Herald Examiner about a young runaway from Oklahoma who thumbed out west in search of himself, got mixed up with the mob, then was taken under the wings of an in-the-closet Beverly Hills big shot. In 2003, the album was inducted into the. These high resolution releases included the original stereo mixes, as well as 5. I should have stayed on the farm I should have listened to my old man You know you can't hold me forever I didn't sign up with you I'm not a present for your friends to open This boy's too young to be singing the blues So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough Back to the howling old owl in the woods Hunting the horny back toad Oh, I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road What do you think you'll do then I bet that'll shoot down your plane It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics To set you on your feet again Maybe you'll get a replacement There's plenty like me to be found Mongrels who ain't got a penny Sniffing for tidbits like you on the ground So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough. They will find another have not just as easily to entertain them with good looks,charm and youth. He doesn't fit in he doesn't want to be paraded around these vain, selfish, jaded people.
The album has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide and is widely regarded as John's best. Select Silver in the Certification field. There was a period when I was going through that whole 'got to get back to my roots' thing, which spawned a lot of like-minded songs in the early days, this being one of them. That really helped me understand the song. I just don't believe I was ever that naïve.
This is not what the young man thought he was signing up for. This song is not one of them. . Find sources: — · · · · July 2014 The song is featured in 's 1981 novel. Select albums in the Format field. In Ireland, it reached No. The Yellow Brick Road is an image taken from the movie The Wizard of Oz.
And only around for amusement. He had wanted to go to Jamaica he has said, in part, because had just recorded there. The lyrics are about giving up a life of opulence for one of simplicity in a rural setting. To regain ones self they must move on and pursue their dreams in another manner. Understandably, it can be even more stressful when the world is watching you as they do with John and his cohorts.
He's too young to be sing the blues, he says. After a while, Bernie may have felt out of place around Elton's social scene and unappreciated as a friend and equal co-worker. Maybe you'll get a replacement There's plenty like me to be found Mongrels who ain't got a penny Sniffing for tidbits like you on the ground I am not the only one there are more of us I am one of the have nots you sought me out as I you We both needed something You give to feel important I took to survive - I am the liberator, liberate I shall and I reign I will. However, since the yellow brick road is associated with The Wizard of Oz and therefore also childhood, perhaps it's also about a desire to become innocent once again. Production on the album was started in Jamaica in January 1973, though after difficulties with the sound system and the studio piano, coupled with disturbance due to the and boxing match taking place in Kingston, and violent political tension due to the poor economic situation, the band decided to move before any productive work was done. Archived from on 6 October 2014.
The band with covered the song for the compilation around 2005. Through the medium of cinematic metaphor, the album builds on nostalgia for a childhood and culture left in the past. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? This is likely an error. Anyway this is a great song and definitely associate with a heavy heart and confusing mind. It is a sad statement on the homosexual lifestyle. . I'm Still Standing Live At Madison Square Garden, New York 2000 Elton John Lyrics provided by SongLyrics.
When are you going to land? Brains do not come into this at all. This album really takes you back to days when you where young and there was heroes and Saturday mornings had Looney Toons, Commander Cody and Roy Rogers. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Sisältää hitin — levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 in Finnish 1st ed. Live At Madison Square Garden, New York 2000 8. I used to listen to this song, over and over, in my car. The implied backstory is that this wide-eyed country boy, new to the city was swept off his feet by a wealthy man.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Live 28. It was recorded at the Studio d'enregistrement at the in France after problems recording at the intended location in Jamaica. . Diese Website verwendet eigene Cookies und Cookies von Dritten um die Nutzung unseres Angebotes zu analysieren, dein Surferlebnis zu personalisieren und dir interessante Informationen zu präsentieren Erstellung von Nutzungsprofilen. There's that point in 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' where he sings, 'on the grooound' - his voice is all over the shop.