Английская Википедия:Ego (Elton John song)
Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:EngvarB Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:More citations needed Шаблон:Infobox song "Ego" is a 1978 song performed by English musician Elton John, written by John and Bernie Taupin. It was released in early 1978 as a standalone single, and did not appear on the album released in the same year, A Single Man. John played this song live from 1978 up until 1980.[1] The single reached #34 in both the UK and the US.[2]
The song was not available on CD until the 1990 release of To Be Continued box set. Later, in remastered form, it was added to the reissue of A Single Man along with four B-sides from the era.
Background
The song was originally written during the sessions for his 1976 album Blue Moves, but was left out. Elton said of the song by the time of its release:
"Ego was just something I had lying around, and I wanted to release it for a long time. Unfortunately, the time wasn't right. It's been disappointing. I really had hoped it would do well because I really liked it. I wrote the song jointly with Bernie Taupin, and we never thought of it as an autobiography until it came out. It's about the silliness of rock 'n' roll stars, and the video film was supposed to show just how stupid rock 'n' roll can be. It's the grotesque side of rock 'n' roll. And it's turned out to be one of the most sincere songs we've ever written."Шаблон:CN
It starts with a rollicking piano accompanied by a train whistle, making it sound like there's a train rolling down a track. The song then goes into a steady 4/4 beat, then breaks down and goes to the chorus. Later in the song it transforms into an uptempo waltz and then reverts to 4/4. It features synthesizers, and even carnival-esque organs, unusual for its time.Шаблон:Citation needed
Reception
Cash Box said that the "piano licks resemble Keystone Cop silent film score" and praised the vocals and guitar playing.[3] Record World called it "one of [John's] most complex songs," with "ironic lyrics and unusual chord progressions to make a powerful point."[4]
Music video
A music video was made, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, features John Emberton who played Elton John as a small boy in the video acting out a scene from Romeo & Juliet. John Emberton's sister Penny played a member of the audience.
Charts
Шаблон:Single chartШаблон:Single chartШаблон:Single chart| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 40 |
Personnel
- Elton John – piano, vocals, synthesizers, organ
- Tim Renwick – guitars
- Clive Franks – bass guitar
- Steve Holley – drums
- Ray Cooper – tambourine, vibraphone, train whistle
- Paul Buckmaster – orchestral arrangements
References
- Английская Википедия
- 1978 singles
- Elton John songs
- Songs with lyrics by Bernie Taupin
- Songs with music by Elton John
- 1978 songs
- The Rocket Record Company singles
- MCA Records singles
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- Википедия
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