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Ferrets are Cool

(22,957 posts) Sat Dec 2, 2023, 11:53 AM Dec 2023

Elton John like you have (possibly) never heard him. A 9 minute version of

Madman Across the Water with Mick Ronson, yes, THAT Mick Ronson, on guitar. Greatest version I've ever heard of this song.

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Elton John like you have (possibly) never heard him. A 9 minute version of (Original Post) Ferrets are Cool Dec 2023 OP

I am so glad I saw this! MuseRider Dec 2023 #1

So glad you enjoyed it. Ferrets are Cool Dec 2023 #3

I really love his early stuff. Boomerproud Dec 2023 #2

Teacher I need You BOSSHOG Dec 2023 #4

Yes, that and Texan Love Song. Boomerproud Dec 2023 #5

I heard from a friend you've been messing around BOSSHOG Dec 2023 #7

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MuseRider

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1. I am so glad I saw this!

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Sat Dec 2, 2023, 12:26 PM

Dec 2023

This was always one of my favorites of his. Stuck with him through some times I did not care for what he was doing but there was always this. Love it both ways but this is really outstanding.

This was the first song I ever orchestrated in college. Easy enough and fun, great bass lines.

Thank you for this. I will find this one and keep it. Gave me chills.

Ferrets are Cool

(22,957 posts)

3. So glad you enjoyed it.

Reply to MuseRider (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 2, 2023, 09:32 PM

Dec 2023

Boomerproud

(9,292 posts)

2. I really love his early stuff.

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Sat Dec 2, 2023, 05:03 PM

Dec 2023

Your Song, Tiny Dancer, Mona Lisa's and Madhatters, Daniel. So great 👍.

BOSSHOG

(44,738 posts)

4. Teacher I need You

Reply to Boomerproud (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 2, 2023, 10:32 PM

Dec 2023

Was a sophomores ear worm.

Your list is nostalgia heaven. Let’s add Razor Face

Boomerproud

(9,292 posts)

5. Yes, that and Texan Love Song.

Reply to BOSSHOG (Reply #4)

Sun Dec 3, 2023, 09:23 AM

Dec 2023

Kudos to Bernie Taupin.

BOSSHOG

(44,738 posts)

7. I heard from a friend you've been messing around

Reply to Boomerproud (Reply #5)

Sun Dec 3, 2023, 09:38 PM

Dec 2023

After three beers I could bellow Texas Love Song to any gathering in Fayetteville Arkansas back in the 70s. And still can. (No longer in Fayetteville.)

Bernie Taupin is brilliant. What a pairing. And yes, their early Stuff was their greatest. Starting with Empty Sky.

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