Wednesday, August 06, 2003

I’ve been listening to Elton John’s Greatest Hits this week and I had the amazing revelation this morning that most of his music (lyrically) is crap.

Case in point:

1. Crocodile Rock - have you really listened to the lyrics of this song? Sure, it’s peppy and you can dance to it, but the words are terrible. A sample:

Well Crocodile Rocking is something shocking
when your feet just can’t keep still
I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will
Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights
when Suzie wore her dresses tight
and the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight

2. Honky Cat - again, just awful lyrics. A sample:

They said get back honky cat
Better get back to the woods
Well I quit those days and my redneck ways
And oh the change is gonna do me good

CLARIFICATION (7:50pm): Responding to some comments…

1. Yes, I know that Bernie Taupin wrote most of the lyrics. He gets the blame too, but Elton sings ‘em.

2. I love Elton John’s music. Even the crap. Well, except maybe Hakuna Matata, which I found more annoying than enjoyable.