Episode 26 - Rare Masters Vol. 2 (Part 2)
In this episode, I finish going through the imaginary box-set. First, I detail all of the non-album tracks that were released between 1984 and 1990 (CD3 of the collection that I have programmed), and ...
22 Jan 20191h 12min
Episode 25 - Rare Masters Vol. 2 (Part 1)
The Elton John Podcast with the unwieldy name goes where the record company dare not go - Rare Masters Vol. 2. We all loved the first volume when it came out, and many of us have been going grey waiti...
8 Jan 20191h 21min
Episode 24 - David Larkham Interview
Another treat - an interview with David Larkham – the man who controlled the visual element of the classic albums, liaising with Steve Brown, Bernie, Elton and others to bring their ideas to life. Dav...
19 Nov 20181h 12min
Episode 23 - Bernie's Auction - What We've Learned
In this episode, I attempt to play (and sing in one case) the three ‘new’ songs from 1967 that have come to light via Bernie’s upcoming auction. I also go through the working lyrics that Bernie is sel...
30 Okt 201848min
Episode 22 - Caleb Quaye Interview
I was lucky enough to be able to spend more than an hour in the company of the brilliant Caleb Quaye. Without Caleb, there would be no Elton John as we know him. He got Elton and Bernie the gig with D...
20 Okt 20181h 25min
Eppsisode 21 - Stuart Epps Interview
Stuart Epps is Elton John royalty! He was a huge part of the team that worked together to bring Elton out from the sidelines of Tin Pan Alley, into megastardom. He saw that process first hand, working...
23 Sep 20181h 1min
Episode 20 - Elton's Buried Treasure vol. 2
In this episode the cake is unbaked, and every ingredient of the Elton John recipe is celebrated. Complex drum and percussion sounds are unpicked, backing vocals are highlighted, lead vocals are isola...
15 Sep 201856min
Episode 19 - Early Cover Versions of Elton's Music
It's well known that Elton and Bernie spent their formative years trying to write hits for other artists, while trying to find their own voice. This episode tells the story of Elton and Bernie's early...
19 Aug 201855min
