I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Elton John Podcast

In his formative years as a session musician, in fact even after the recording of his third album, Elton earned some extra cash recording cover versions of the hits of the day, anonymously, for budget...

30 Jul 201855min

The second of a two-part biography of Davey Johnstone's early musical history.  Davey's range, and his scope for development, were apparent to all at his first Elton John session, for Holiday Inn. Elt...

14 Mai 201845min

The first of a two-part biography of Davey Johnstone's early musical history.  Just three years after getting his first guitar, a 14-year-old Davey could be found in folk clubs around Scotland, a clas...

13 Mai 201853min

24 months passed between the recording sessions for Crazy Water, and those for Elton's next (major) single, the angry, jagged Ego. From the sound of the record, Elton hadn't been able to find much sol...

20 Mar 201846min

Elton wrote a lot of incredible music over the years, in fact, more than he needed at some points of his career. This is the story of the songs that Elton gave away, either by design, or by default. T...

4 Mar 201859min

50 years ago today, on the 1st of March 1968, a 20-year-old Elton released his first solo single, 'I've Been Loving You', on Philips. Today's episode is an all-encompassing celebration of that moment,...

28 Feb 201849min

A thematic analysis of Bernie's early work, with a particular focus on his songs about incarceration and exile. One very special rarity is included.

25 Feb 201839min

If you like Elton John songs, then you'll probably like these relatively obscure renditions of Elton John songs, by musicians who tried to do something original with the material.

14 Feb 201848min