tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17780980198120607.post3930777701663152770..comments2024-02-12T00:18:23.454-08:00Comments on Just Words And A Tune: 'Dark Diamonds'ppdub73http://www.blogger.com/profile/02563809330498411646noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17780980198120607.post-5710560873664107862013-08-25T06:18:52.780-07:002013-08-25T06:18:52.780-07:00Thanks Kim, you've loaded that one up nicely! ...Thanks Kim, you've loaded that one up nicely! As you're no doubt aware I'm not a fan of the current producer, plenty about that on other posts here. I think Elton's been very lucky well served with the people he surrounded himself with in the studio and on tour. Especially considering how long he's been going and the number of character changes. <br />All the other producers (apart from Gus and Chris) that he used, Greg Penny, Pat Leonard and Matt Still did fine jobs. Even those he used for limited sessions, Thom Bell and Don Was left their mark, Bell especially.<br />I'm sure all the lyric writers would agree that stepping into Bernie's shoes was a huge challenge. Gary Osborne being the most notable, he has his critics of course. But he left us Little Jeanie and Blue Eyes for instance. So that alone would silence that crowd. Tim Rice too left classics. The Lion King songs are still live today. which is some achievement considering Elton's strict setlist regime!<br />As regards bands, that's a future post on which I'm preparing on that very issue you raised. Needless to say it'll pull no punches...though I may get some!! ppdub73https://www.blogger.com/profile/02563809330498411646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17780980198120607.post-11063760932049159582013-08-24T16:35:30.418-07:002013-08-24T16:35:30.418-07:00Lovely synopsis and analysis, Paul! And right on ...Lovely synopsis and analysis, Paul! And right on the money, as always.<br /><br />Are there any producers/musicians/lyricists that you feel were not worthy of the collaboration with Elton (or, perhaps, did not do justice to collaborating with Elton)?<br /><br />And, yes, that's a loaded question... :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com