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Music Monday: September 29, 2025

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Some of the very best friends I have ever known are celebrating an extremely big anniversary in a few days. The Peanuts comic strip debuted 75 years ago on October 2, 1950. As stated on their website, it was on that day when “Charles M. Schulz introduced a brand-new comic strip with an unlikely round-headed hero, “Good ol’ Charlie Brown.” PEANUTS was born”.

“In 2025, Peanuts Worldwide celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Charles Schulz’ beloved creation, and the whole gang of personalities who have joined the cast along the way: philosophical Linus and his crabby big sister Lucy; piano-playing Schroeder; attention-grabbing Sally; history-making Franklin; not to mention Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Pigpen (and his famous dust cloud) and more. But no one has stolen the show quite like Snoopy, the coolest beagle on the planet”.

The Peanuts are fun, comfort, wisdom, great music & pop culture defined. Thank you, Mr. Schulz, for the gift of such beautiful and relatable characters.

Top: The very first Peanuts comic strip from October 2, 1950. Middle: Charles M. Schulz circa 1967 in front of a drawing of Charlie Brown. Bottom: The stamps issued by the USPS in 2022 in honor of the 100th anniversary of Schulz’s birth anniversary. (Images found online.  Original sources unknown.)

Bobby Bloom released his self-titled debut album 55 years ago in the summer of 1970. It did not make much of an impression, staying on the charts for only three weeks & peaking at #126 by the end of the year. But the first single-a calypso style number celebrating a popular destination spot in Jamaica-fared much better, peaking at #8 in November 1970.

My first introduction to this song came when I was in elementary school. I had a very progressive gym teacher who knew that dance routines & choregraphed movements were great forms of exercise. She led us in a dance to two songs every year-the first was to the beautiful instrumental track, “Love Is Blue”, by Paul Mauriat (which I featured on Day 13 of my Lockdown Countdown). The second was Bloom’s Top Ten hit from 1970. To this day, I cherish those memories & both of these songs.

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In my February 24, 2025 post, I focused on a few of the top selling songs from 50 years ago. This week I am focusing on three more of my favorite #1 songs of 1975 – Part 2.

The Doobie Brothers had their first #1 song in 1975. It was written by guitarist, vocalist & songwriter, Patrick Simmons, and was featured on their 1974 spectacularly titled album, What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits. His song was the B-side to the first single (“Another Park, Another Sunday”) but was not discovered by radio stations until the end of 1974. Three months later, it hit the #1 spot on March 15, 1975 for one week. The track is Simmons’ ode to the Delta Blues with a nod to New Orleans. It features an inviting a cappella section and a commanding viola arrangement. As a teenager who played that instrument in junior high & high school, it was an absolute thrill to discover that not only did one of my favorite bands use it in a song, but it was on one of their most successful tracks.

The Doobie Brothers circa 1975 (L-R): Patrick Simmons (guitar), Tiran Porter (bass), Keith Knudsen (drums), Tom Johnston (guitar) and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (guitar). (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Patti Labelle started singing in the group, The Ordettes, in the early 1960’s when she was still known as Patricia Holte. The group would change their name many times over the next decade, finally settling on LaBelle in 1971. Three years later, they signed with Epic Records and had incredible success with their soul, R&B, funk & rock infused album, Nightbirds, released in September 1974. It featured the #1 hit that reached the top spot on March 29, 1975 for one week, helping LaBelle become the first black vocal group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone for the July 3, 1975 issue. 

LaBelle on the cover of Rolling Stone’s July 3, 1975 issue (L-R: Sarah Dash, Nona Hendrix (middle, seated) and Patti LaBelle. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

In 1974 Elton John wrote a song to honor his friend, tennis star & World Team Tennis MVP, Billie Jean King. That year she became the first woman to coach a professional sports team with both male & female players. The track not only became their anthem but also one for the city they played for. It was the second of EJ’s three #1 hits in 1975 (“Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” & “Island Girl” were the other two).

Tennis legend Billie Jean King (L) and Elton John (R) circa 1975. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

Bonus: Fifty five years ago on August 22, 1970, Bread hit the #1 spot in the country with a song written & produced by David Gates. It was one of my mother’s favorite songs & it is still one of mine. I dedicate it to her today on what would have been her 86th birthday.

“Life can be short or long, love can be right or wrong”.

Vince Guaraldi Trio: “Linus And Lucy” (1964, written by Vince Guaraldi).

Bobby Bloom: “Montego Bay” (1970, written by Jeff Barry and Bobby Bloom).

The Doobie Brothers: “Black Water” (1974, written by Patrick Simmons. It hit the #1 spot on March 15, 1975 for one week).

Labelle: “Lady Marmalade” (1974, written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan. It hit the #1 spot on March 29, 1975 for one week).

Elton John: “Philadelphia Freedom” (1975, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It hit the #1 spot on April 12, 1975 for two consecutive weeks).

Bread: “Make It With You” (1970, written by David Gates).

Stay safe & well.

Music Monday: April 14, 2025

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The year 1970 introduced us to the genius that is Elton John. Five years later, he was one of the biggest stars on the planet, with his music-and lyrics by Bernie Taupin-underscoring a number of “wonder years” moments for many of us.

His self titled album was released 55 years ago on April 10, 1970 in the UK. It premiered in the U.S. three months later as his debut album. But in the UK it was his sophomore record after 1969’s Empty Sky (which was not released in the U.S. until 1975 with a new cover design).

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The 1970 release features two of my favorite EJ songs along with “Take Me To The Pilot” and “Border Song”. Later that year on October 30, he released Tumbleweed Connection. Thus began his reign as one of the top talents of the decade.

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In 1975, EJ had several #1 hits (which I highlighted in my February 24, 2025 post). That was also the year he made his acting debut as The Pinball Wizard in The Who’s rock opera, “Tommy”. It premiered 50 years ago on March 19, 1975. Two months later, on May 19, 1975, EJ released Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.

Together Elton John and Bernie Taupin brought us one of the greatest, most beloved chapters of music. It remains one of my all time favorites.

Top: Elton John’s 1975 album premiered two months after his acting debut in the movie, “Tommy” (bottom picture). (Images found online.  Original sources unknown.)

Elton John: “Your Song” (1970, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Elton John: “I Need You To Turn To” (1970, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Elton John: “Burn Down The Mission” (1970, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Elton John: “Pinball Wizard” (1975, written by Pete Townshend).

Elton John: “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” (1975, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Stay safe & well.

25 Days Of Christmas Music 2024: Day 17

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Day 17

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Christmas came early for us Elton John fans. Last month his new documentary, “Never Too Late” was released and a few days ago it started streaming on on Disney+. It not only went behind the scenes of his final U.S. concert at Dodger Stadium in California in 2022, but it took a look back at his magnificent more-than-five-decade career and the happiness he has found as a husband and father which prompted his retirement from the road. Needless to say, it is an incredible look at an astounding life & significant collaborations, especially his work with John Lennon in the 1970’s.

If you recall, EJ’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour was interrupted by the pandemic. And what did he do while he could not go out on the road? He collaborated with several other artists to bring us the album aptly titled, The Lockdown Sessions. A bonus track was a holiday song he co-wrote with Ed Sheeran that was released in December 2021. Who said nothing good came from a universal pandemic?

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Top: Elton John’s 1973 Christmas record. Middle: EJ (L) and Ed Sheeran (R) in a clip from the video for their 2021 holiday song. Bottom: EJ’s 2021 album. (Images found online.  Original sources unknown.)

Elton John: “Step Into Christmas” (1973, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Ed Sheeran and Elton John: “Merry Christmas” (2021, written by Ed Sheeran and Elton John).

What are some of your favorite Christmas songs?

Until next time, happy listening!!!

Music Monday: May 6, 2024

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Today marks my dad’s 85th birth anniversary. This was one of his favorite songs. It peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in August 1975. It is from the album released the same year, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Even now, our love for Elton John keeps us connected.

“It’s four o’clock in the morning
Damn it listen to me good
I’m sleeping with myself tonight
Saved in time
Thank God my music is still alive“.

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Elton John: “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” (1975, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

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Music Monday: April 8, 2024

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Last month marked the 80th birth anniversary of singer & songwriter Townes Van Zandt who was born March 7, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX. He is another one of those somewhat obscure singer/songwriters who achieved cult hero status thanks to a handful of songs he wrote which are still revered today. He was featured on Day 356 of my Lockdown Countdown series. His life is definitely worth the read.

English singer & musician Mick Ralphs turned 80 last month. He was born March 31, 1944 in Herefordshire, England. While he is best known for his tenures in Mott The Hopple & Bad Company, it was with the latter group that Ralphs saw his greatest success. In addition to playing guitar and keyboards as well as providing backing vocals, he was one of the principal songwriters.

Ralphs composed three of the top songs from the band’s debut album, which was released 50 years ago in May 1974: “Can’t Get Enough”, “Ready For Love” (which initially appeared on Mott The Hoople’s 1972 album, All The Young Dudes), and “Movin’ On”. He co-wrote two other songs with Paul Rodgers, “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Seagull” . Together they also wrote “Feel Like Making Love” for the band’s sophomore release. My favorite of Ralphs’ sole compositions appears on the band’s third album, Run With The Pack, released in 1976.

Fifty years ago, Elton John had the #1 song in the country for one week. All of his songs are incredibly special to me, but the song that hit the top spot in the country on April 13, 1974 was the one that finally convinced my dad that John was not only the guy who once appeared on stage in a Donald Duck costume, but one of the most talented singer/songwriters/musicians in the world. Sharing a love for music is one of my most cherished memories of my father and the songs by John and poet extraordinaire Bernie Taupin are an enormous part of that bond. Thank you, kind sirs. All three of you.

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Top: Townes Van Zandt circa 1977.  Middle: Bad Company circa 1974: Boz Burrell, Mick Ralphs, Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke. Bottom: Bernie Taupin (L) and Elton John (R) in the 1970’s with some of their gold albums. (Images found online.  Original sources unknown.)

Townes Van Zandt : “Pancho & Lefty”  (Recorded in Oklahoma in 1978, from the 1993 album, Rear View Mirror. Originally released in 1972, written by Townes Van Zandt).

Bad Company: “Simple Man” (1976, written by Mick Ralphs).

Elton John: “Bennie And The Jets” (1973, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Stay safe & well.

25 Days Of Christmas Music 2023: Day 11

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Today’s holiday song is celebrating its golden anniversary this year. Elton John released it in November 1973 to cap off the remarkable success of a year where he had two #1 albums: Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player and the smash, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which was in the top spot when today’s track was released.

Written with his magnificent lyricist, Bernie Taupin, and released with a performance video of Elton and his band enjoying every minute of their time performing this song, it is not played nearly enough each December while we are inundated with tracks many of us wish were retired long ago. But fifty years later, we can count on EJ to provide a really fun part of the festive season.

“Welcome to my Christmas song
I’d like to thank you for the year
So I’m sending you this Christmas card
To say it’s nice to have you here“.

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Top: The sleeve for Elton John’s 1973 holiday song. Bottom: Bernie Taupin (L) and Elton (R) circa 1974. (Images found online.  Original sources unknown.)

Elton John: “Step Into Christmas“: (1973, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

What are some of your favorite Christmas songs?

Until next time, happy listening!!!

Music Monday: Oct 2, 2023

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One of Sir Elton John’s most revered records is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, his first double LP, his seventh studio album and the one widely regarded as his crowning achievement, was released September 29, 1973. (That is according to EJ’s Instagram page, although his website lists the date as “October 5, 1973, on MCA Records in the US and Canada”). It hit the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 Albums chart for the last eight weeks of 1973. As of 2020, it has reportedly sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

Between the title track (which peaked at #2 in December 1973), today’s three featured songs (see below for stats), his ode to Marilyn Monroe, “Candle In The Wind” (which was re-written in 1997 to honor his friend, Princess Diana. That version spent 14 weeks in the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 that year) and all the other incredible tracks on this record, it is easy to see why it is one of EJ’s most successful and well loved albums.

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It bears mentioning that Goodbye was the second album he released in 1973. In January he and Taupin gave us, Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player (a #1 record for two weeks in March 1973), which gave us gems like “Daniel” (which peaked at #2 in June 1973) and “Crocodile Rock” (a #1 song for three weeks in February 1973). Both of these songs, especially “Daniel”, were the main reason I purchased EJ’s “Greatest Hits” (1974), the first album I ever bought myself. They began the soundtrack of my life. And my love affair with John-Taupin music has never waned.

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As if the golden anniversary of these two albums were not enough to celebrate, both men remain as vital and active today as they ever were. EJ just retired from the road but is still doing music collaborations, hosting his Aids Foundation Oscar gala each year and his “Rocket Hour” radio show on Apple Music. He and his husband, David Furnish, have been together since 2005, married since 2014 and are raising two sons. Last month Taupin released his autobiography, “Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me”. I just received my copy and cannot wait to read the journey from Taupin’s perspective. He and and his wife, Heather, will be married 20 years in 2024 and have two daughters.

Thank you, Elton and Bernie, for every record, every note and every word. I cannot imagine the universe without the two of you in it. “How wonderful life is” with your presence in my world and everyone else’s.

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Elton John: “Bennie And The Jets” (1973, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It hit #1 for one week in April 1974).

Elton John: “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting” (1973, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It peaked at #12 in September 1973).

Elton John: “Harmony” (1973, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Stay safe and well.

Music Monday: May 8, 2023

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Another year, another huge disappointment by The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. They announced their nominees for the Class of 2023 a few weeks back. After a 20+ year wait, the list finally included the gifted eloquent singer & songwriter, Warren Zevon. And despite fans voting him in, the HOF ignored their voice and chose instead to induct other people. I cannot even use the word artists as that term does not apply to some of the unworthy “acts” getting in this year. The process to gain entry has been a popularity contest for years and has absolutely nothing-NOTHING-to do with talent. Yet every year I get sucked into believing the HOF will do the right thing. I feel like Charlie Brown with that lousy football.

While there are several artists getting in that I am thrilled for-namely lyricist extrordinaire Bernie Taupin in the Musical Excellence Award category, The Spinners as Performers and Don Cornelius (creator, producer and host of the TV show, “Soul Train”) as the recipient of the Ahmet Ertegun Award-I am just sick about Zevon. In their description of him on the Hall’s nominating page, they wrote: “Warren Zevon was an artist’s artist. One of the most talented and significant singer-songwriters to emerge in the 1970s, Zevon wrote poetic but offbeat songs, often with darkly humorous and acerbic lyrics, and delivered them with a dry wit and a twisted energy like no other performer could”. Yet they passed him over.

According to Zevon’s website, it was Long Island’s own Billy Joel who spearheaded this year’s nomination in a letter to the Hall’s nominating committee that read:

“If anyone deserves to be, he does. He was a real original, and I don’t know if that’s appreciated enough. The first minute I saw him, I was knocked out. He was like the crazy brother I never had. He was fearless, and it stuck with me. I never thought he got the attention he deserved.” On that, Billy, we can agree.

Warren William Zevon was born January 24, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. As a young teenager, he had the good fortune to occassionally visit the homes of two remarkable conductors-Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft. By 1966 Zevon was part of the duo, Lyme and Cabelle, with Violet Santangelo. His debut solo album, Wanted Dead Or Alive, was released in 1970. One of its songs was retitled & recorded by Leslie Miller for the soundtrack to Midnight Cowboy.

Six years later after a stint as band leader and keyboardist for the Everly Brothers, Zevon’s self-titled second album-produced by Jackson Browne-came out. Like the first one, it was a critical success but did not sell. However, it did include two songs which Linda Ronstadt would also record: “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” and “Hasten Down The Wind”. In 1978 Zevon achieved both commercial & critical acclaim with his third album, Excitable Boy (also produced by Browne along with guitarist Waddy Wachtel). That introduced the world to “Werewolves Of London”.

Per the HOF’s rules, an artist is eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first album. That means Zevon qualified in 1995. Even if the HOF wanted to use his major label debut date to qualify him-album #2 in 1976-that put his eligibility in 2001. That was two years before he died from mesothelioma on September 7, 2003 at age 56. In case you are too tired to do the math, that was 20 years ago. 

After he found out about his health, Zevon spent the fall of 2002 recording his final album, The Wind. It was released on August 26, 2003 and won two Grammy Awards in 2004: Best Contemporary Folk Album and Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for his duet with Bruce Springsteen, “Disorder In The House“. The album featured appearances by several of Zevon’s other friends including Jackson Browne, Ry Cooder, Joe Walsh, Tom Petty, Emmylou Harris and John Waite, amongst others.

As much as I love the collaboration with Springsteen, today’s song is my favorite track on the album. It was nominated for Song Of The Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance but that is not why I adore it. The message of it is just beautiful. It was Zevon’s goodbye to his family (daughter Ariel and son Jordan-who accepted Zevon’s Grammys on his behalf in 2004-and her two sons, Maximus and Augustus), his friends and his fans. It closed out the album, his recording career and his life in a stunning and heartbreaking way. It also proved that if talent could get a true artist like Zevon into the R&R HOF, he would already be in.

“Shadows are fallin’ and I’m runnin’ out of breath
Keep me in your heart for a while
If I leave you it doesn’t mean I love you any less
Keep me in your heart for a while“.

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Warren Zevon: “Keep Me In Your Heart” (2003, written by Jorge Calderón and Warren Zevon).

Stay safe & well.

Music Monday: May 1, 2023

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Happy May. A new month brings us new music birthdays to celebrate, so let’s jump right in with a triple play.

The Godfather Of Soul, James Brown, was born 90 years ago on May 3, 1933 in South Carolina. The singer who needed to be revived with a glittering cape to find the strength he needed to finish singing one of his songs taught us all about the power of a great performer, a great stage presence with dance moves to match and a great band featuring a high octane horn section. With all the times I heard his music in a movie or televion show, the three highlights for me were from the man himself in Rocky IV, Robin Williams dancing to “I Feel Good” in Good Morning, Vietnam and Hurley singing the same tune to Aaron in TV’s megahit, “Lost”.

Paul Hewson, the man better known as Bono, will celebrate birthday #63 next week. He was born May 10, 1960 in Ireland and has been the lead singer of U2 since he answered drummer Larry Mullen Jr’s ad in 1976. That was also the same year Bono met his wife, known then as Alison Stewart. When he signed on to sing for Bob Geldof’s Christmas charity single in 1984, Bono became equally moved by the plight of Ethiopia. For nearly 40 years he has been fighting for human rights and social justices all over the globe. This fall the band (sans Mullen) will host a limited engagement at The Sphere in Las Vegas. You can also catch the documentary, “Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman” currently streaming on Disney+.

If you followed me for a while, you know that two of my great musical loves are Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The exquisite lyricist & human of that magnificent team was born May 22, 1950 in England, so this month will mark his 73rd birthday. Two of my favorite songs he and John wrote are on the soundtrack for the 1971 British-French film, Friends. Unbelievably I never heard of that album until the title track was featured in the S3 E17 episode of “The Wonder Years“. I can barely remember a moment in my life that has not included this legendary and phenomenal team. Thank you, Bernie Taupin. Happy birthday.

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Top: M.C. & Cape Man Danny Ray (standing) assists James Brown with his wardrobe staple circa 1971. Middle: U2 circa 2010 (L-R): Larry Mullen Jr,. Adam Clayton, Bono and The Edge. Bottom: Bernie Taupin (L) and Elton John (R) circa 1971. (Images found online.  Original sources unknown.)

James Brown: “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” (1966, written by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome).

U2: “One“: ( 1991, written by U2: Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr.).

Elton John: “Seasons” (1971, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Stay safe & well.

Music Monday: March 27, 2023

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The month is a big one for Sir Elton Hercules John. Not only did he just celebrate birthday #76 on March 25, but he is also about to release the 50th anniversary edition of his fifth studio album, Honky Chateau. It was originally introduced in May 1972 and it further established just how prolific John and his unbelievably talented lyricist, Bernie Taupin, were. Fifty years later, no one is surprised that both men are legends and beloved beyond measure thanks to the unbelievably exquisite catalog of songs that have shared with all of us.

I cannot begin to imagine what my life would sound like without their words & music guiding me all these years. And John especially has reinvented himself many times over the past five decades and has become a prominent philantropisit, especially through his AIDS foundation.

John has also beaten addiction, outlived so many of his dearest friends and found two of his greatest loves in life by choosing to become a father with his husband after many years together. John is a survivor and taught us all how to keep going no matter how many times the sun goes down. He is an incredible man & artist and, despite his pending retirement from touring, I do not think he will ever walk away from his piano completely.

Today’s song is one of my favorites and John’s, too, as he mentions in the stunningly beautiful live version I have included here as well. I never thought this song could get any better but @ 2:05 it does with the addition of a spectacular string arrangement added in.

Happy birthday, Elton John. I adore you.

“This Broadway’s got
It’s got a lot of songs to sing
If I knew the tunes I might join in
I’ll go my way alone grow my own
My own seeds shall be sown in New York City“.

Elton John circa 1972 (Photograph from eltonjohn.com).

Elton John: “Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters” (1972, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin).

Elton John: “Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters” (as performed live at NYC’s Madison Square Garden in 2007).

Stay safe & well.