Classic Albums: Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2001)

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The worlds of glitz, glam, and pop-rock fused immortally on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, born of the formidable partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. This 1973 double album may well have been the peak of their collaboration. Ranging from perennial favorites like "Candle in the Wind," "Benny and the Jets," and the title track to more ambitious compositions like "Funeral for a Friend (Love Lies Bleeding)" and everything in between, Goodbye is unmatched in its depth and scope. This entry in the Classic Albums series of DVDs documents the often tumultuous writing and recording sessions for that masterpiece through vintage clips of the musicians in the studio and new interviews with Elton, Bernie, producer Gus Dudgeon, and the band members. We may never know how the John-Taupin team achieved their magic, but this release offers a both a peek at the process and a few reasons why the album endures today.

Updated May 23 2020

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2001-11-06

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Runtime: 90 mins Rating: 7.0 Tag Line: Classic Albums

Cast

Elton John

Himself

Tim Rice

Himself - Lyricist

Davey Johnstone

Himself - Guitarist

Gus Dudgeon

Himself - Producer

Rick Frio

Himself - Marketing MCA Records USA

Paul Gambaccini

Himself - Broadcaster

David Hentschel

Himself - Engineer

Connie Hillman

Herself - Vice President Rocket Records

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Crew

Tim Fraser

Sound Recordist

Daniel Chapman

Sound Designer

John Simmons

Cinematography

Bob Smeaton

Director

Geoff Kempin

Executive Producer

Terry Shand

Executive Producer

Julian Caidan

Editor

Bous De Jong

Executive Producer

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