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2001-11-061h 30m

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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," "Bennie 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.

Directors
Bob Smeaton
Editors
Julian Caidan

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  1. Gus Dudgeon

    Gus Dudgeon

    Self - Producer

  2. Rick Frio

    Rick Frio

    Self - Marketing MCA Records USA

  3. Paul Gambaccini

    Paul Gambaccini

    Self - Broadcaster

  4. David Hentschel

    David Hentschel

    Self - Engineer

  5. Connie Hillman

    Connie Hillman

    Self - Vice President Rocket Records

  6. Elton John

    Elton John

    Self

  7. Davey Johnstone

    Davey Johnstone

    Self - Guitarist

  8. Del Newman

    Del Newman

    Self - Orchestral Arranger

  9. Nigel Olsson

    Nigel Olsson

    Self - Drummer

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Original Language
English
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Keywords
pianistglam rockpop rockbritish singer and songwritergoodbye yellow brick road