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Hello
Hello (Album Version) - Elton John |
2 |
Crocodile
Rock - Elton John
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3 |
Saturday
Night's Alright (For Fighting) - Elton John
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4 |
Don't
Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John
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5 |
Love
Builds A Garden - Elton John
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6 |
Your Song - Elton John
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7 |
Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
- Elton John
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8 |
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
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9 |
Bennie And The Jets - Elton John
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10 |
Gnomeo And Juliet - James Newton Howard
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11 |
Dandelions - James Newton Howard
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12 |
Bennie And The Bunnies - James Newton Howard
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Terrafirminators - James Newton Howard |
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The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Rooms - Thurl Ravenscroft |
SOUNDTRACK REVIEW:
No, you are not going to hear
Lady Gaga performing a duet with Sir Elton John on this soundtrack.
You may have heard about the new song “Hello Hello”
John wrote for the animated feature, and how the knighted
singer had asked Gaga to join him for the song. What you are
going to get here is his solo version – but that’s
perfectly fine with us because the rest of the album is, well,
still music to the ears.
Featuring music by John, Portuguese Canadian
singer songwriter Nelly Furtado (she performs a new version
of “Crocodile Rock”), Kiki Dee (she performs the
beloved duet “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”
with John) and selections from the score composed by Chris
P. Bacon and James Newtown Howard, this 60 minute album is,
like the Kelly Asbury directed film, one fun family affair.
Fans of the English singer/ composer/ pianist
will love the inclusion of hits like “Saturday Night’s
Alright For Fighting”, “Your Song”, “Rocket
Man”, “Tiny Dancer” and “Bennie and
the Jets”. While we are assuming that this group of
fans is of a certain demographic, younger listeners will find
out for themselves why the celebrated award winning artist
is well loved worldwide. Originally a tenor during his earlier
performing days, John now sings in baritone – uninitiated
fans would be glad to hear that this album’s collection
of songs showcases both styles.
Besides “Hello Hello”, the other
new song John wrote for the animated film is the somewhat
melancholically romantic “Love Builds a Garden”,
a tune which is very apt for the film’s garden gnomes.
There
are only four score tracks on the album, and those who are
familiar with Newton Howard’s (Water for Elephants)
works would be hungry for more. Using themes from John’s
music, the 17 minutes of score co composed with P. Bacon (Source
Code) isn’t groundbreaking material, but it makes for
a pleasant listen any time of the day.
ALBUM
RATING:
 
Recommended Track: (1) Hello Hello (Album Version)
Review
by John Li
Posted on 3 May 2011
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