From long ago. I was a fan then.

[Enthusiast]

[cbayer]

1. Lyrics by Bernie Taupin. He never gets enough credit, imo.

[Enthusiast]

2. Oh, I agree.

[cbayer]

3. I had to put in a plug for him on every EJ video today.

I am a huge Elton John fan, but I don't think he would be where he is without Bernie.

If you get Sirus radio, Bernie Taupin does a weekly show on The Loft which is great. He is a true aficionado of american roots music.

[Enthusiast]

4. Thanks, cbayer.

There is this one.

[cbayer]

5. This whole album is some of the best of their collaboration.

They share a deep love of the US and, in particular, the wild west.

[Enthusiast]

6. Yes.

Bernie, especially, has a fascination with the West. Many Europeans do, but Bernie can put it into words.

[cbayer]

7. And he does it at least as well as some of our most famous folk artists.

[Enthusiast]

8. I agree.

[cbayer]

9. It's been great talking with you, Enthusiast.

[Enthusiast]

10. You too, cbayer.

[zeemike]

11. I thought I was the only one who thought that.

For some reason he and EJ connected and the words inspired the music.
And Tumbleweed Connection was the first album by him for me...had an 8 track tape that I wore out...

[cbayer]

12. They had and still have a fascinating relationship.

They have recently collaborated again, though I haven't heard any of the results yet.

Yep, Tumbleweed Connection on the 8 track. What a fond memory that is.

I mentioned above about Bernie Taupins' weekly show on Sirius. If you have access, check it out.

[zeemike]

13. Don't have access, wish I did.

But I checked on youtube and found this...his education.