The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, November 09, 1979, Page Page 10, Image 10
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By Jim Poindexte
Gamocock Staff Writer
After a relatively qi
years, Elton John has
make a comeback on t
scene.
John's career began
after the enormous su
Captain Fantastic and tl
Dirt Cowboy, an early 19'
that captured number <
only one week in the U.I
albums has never bee
problem. Rock of the
(October 1975) was gi
gold before its release ai
at number one for five we
States. Here and Ther<
album released in April
also obtained gold sta
would be a oivotal ve;
British singer s career.
October release of Blu
another million seller,
nounced his retirement
U.S. stage. Greatest I
would be the only album
1977. It also sold a millii
but did not represent
studio work by John. Tl
not come until the fall of 1
Kit on released Single Mai
Single Man wouid la
comeback attempt by Jol
served up a new Elton ..
glasses were gone, along
outrageous dress, ar
notably, Bernie Taupin
rest of the John entoura
Osborne would team up v
to produce the album
highly praised by i
magazine. Selling well, i
the 15 spot on Billboard'
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The next step up was 1
Bell Sessions album,
earlier this year. The thi
on this album had been re
late 1977 with such artis
Spinners and Bell anc
"Momma Can't Buy Yc
the single cut from thi
reached the Top 10 and \
Now comes Victim of L<v
newest release.
The album introduces
cast of characters to t
John story. It is prodi
written by Pete Bell
features a host of othe
would crv disco when he
album, but funky rock
would be a better descript
"Johnny B. Goode," tl
Berry classic, is the first c
album. A high ^nei
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energetic work th;
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ith the beat. Again a six weeks or
insition and the band number 36 s
Spotlight," one of the Victim of
on the album. This go unnotic
ent to dance to, and John's retui
ood vocals by Elton, could be a
swings into "Street John is not
ibly the best song on with this all
can return
Love," the last song and avoid
is a bit of a letdown, goodbye, ye
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I be a victim of poor
se with this one. After
i the charts, it holds the
pot.
Love is an album not to
ed. Released during
'n to touring the U.S., it
major indicator that
down and out. Maybe
bum Captain Fantastic
In hiv hnrilcv
once again saying
llow brick road.
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