I was at Hot Dub Time Machine when this song popped up. I was struck for a moment in history. I was at school when this song came out and we all thought it was sad that it was the end of Elton John's career and he was 'too old'.
That song is 42 years old now.
42 years later, he's as popular as ever, filling stadiums. He has, I believe, officially retired but that saying about how you can't keep a good man down appears to be true, and he's head lining the Singapore Grand Prix.
So I guess the lesson is, when everyone writes you off, you don't have to listen. Keep doing your thing and it might pay off in time. The blossom doesn't compare itself to the other blossom, it just blooms and all that.
Note there is skin and innuendo but it's 80's so barely racy - however, I'm not sure where it sits on 'not suitable for work' scale.
So the lesson here, is if people don't like your art now, maybe they just aren't ready for it, and you're ahead of the fashion! If you believe it's good (see what I did there), the audience will come, even if it takes a little time...
Great song choices and I love the messages that go along with them! ☺ Cher was always ahead of her time.
ReplyDeleteGreat song choices. I saw Sir Elton’s farewell tour (he played Nassau Coliseum in March 2022) and he was wonderful. I hope he keeps on rocking.
ReplyDeleteI loved Cher’s comment when asked if she’s too old to sing rock, she replied “Ask Keith Richard’s”
Some great songs here.
ReplyDeleteLove the songs you chose here. Love Cher who always spoke her mind
ReplyDeleteI'm not a Cher fan but I love all of Elton's music, especially the old stuff! 42 years, where did it go? Thanks for joining the 4M party, Lydia. Have a boogietastic week! xo
ReplyDeleteI admire Cher, and I loved Believe from the moment it came out. And yet, I am not a fan of Auto-Tune. Go figure. I also love the Elton John of the 1970's and early 80's, and I got a big kick out of the video. It may be blasphemy but I am not as fond of his newer songs.
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