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Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'

Duration:
57 minutes
First broadcast:
Thursday 09 February 2012

Another chance to hear Johnnie Walker's look at Elton John's 1973 classic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

Elton's seventh studio album was produced by Gus Dudgeon at the Honky Chateau in France, with some preparation and recording in Kingston, Jamaica.

It features the famous Marilyn Monroe tribute, Candle in the Wind, as well as three successful singles: Bennie and the Jets, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, alongside cult favourites like Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding.

The programme features highlights from the double album, with comment and cultural history from Johnnie and broadcaster and critic David Hepworth, alongside archive interviews with many of the key players.

Music Played

9 items
  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, DJM, 821-747-2

  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Jamaica Jerk-Off

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, DJM, 821-748

  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Candle In The Wind

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Limited Deluxe Edition, MERCURY, 981-320-5

  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Grey Seal

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, DJM, 821-747-2

  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

    Elton John Greatest Hits 1970-2002, Mercury, 0-063 449-2

  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Sweet Painted Lady

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, DJM, 821-747-2

  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Your Sister Can't Twist (But She Can Rock'N'Roll)

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, ROCKET, 528-1592

  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Roy Rogers

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, DJM Records, 821749-2

  • Image for Elton John

    Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, DJM, 821 748-2

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