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.
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Classic Albums - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Elton John
He was 54, now 77 years old
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as Himself |
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Paul Gambaccini
He was 52, now 75 years old
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as Himself - Broadcaster |
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Connie Hillman
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as Herself - Vice President Rocket Records |
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Davey Johnstone
He was 50, now 72 years old
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as Himself - Guitarist |
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Nigel Olsson
He was 52, now 75 years old
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as Himself - Drummer |
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Rick Frio
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as Himself - Marketing MCA Records USA |
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David Hentschel
He was 48, now 71 years old
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as Himself - Engineer |
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Tim Rice
He was 56, now 79 years old
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as Himself - Lyricist |
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Del Newman
He was 1, now 24 years old
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as Himself - Orchestral Arranger |
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Gus Dudgeon
He was 59, 59 years old when he died
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as Himself - Producer |
Classic Albums - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Crew
