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[primroseburrows]

A few months ago, songdog played this song for me. It took me a bit to get who was singing it because I wasn't even thinking in that direction, but when I figured it out, I did my best impression of a human flycatcher. Because oh, my, if this isn't a little miracle:

Elton John - Bridge Over Troubled Water

It sounds like a demo, with strings that may or may not be Paul Buckmaster's. eltonroo, do you know where and when this was recorded? It sounds old, very old, which means it was recorded by baby!Elton.





1. Explain what ended your last relationship?

not sure

2. When was the last time you shaved?

been awhile

3. What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.?

sleeping, naturally

4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?

tikka takka

5. Are you any good at math?

not even

6. Your prom night?

no prom

7. Do you have any famous ancestors?

one, sorta

8. Have you had to take a loan out for school?
not yet

9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile?

live journal

10. Last thing received in the mail?

augustus knickel

11. How many different beverages have you had today?

three kinds

12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machines?

yes, occasionally

13. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to?

Paul Stookey

14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?

not usually

15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had?

tooth extraction

16. What is out your back door?

my car

A17. ny plans for Friday night?

working again

18. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?

it frizzes

19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns?

most likely

20. Have you ever been to a planetarium?

in Boston

21. Do you re-use towels after you shower?

why, yes

22. Some things you are excited about?

travel, music

23. What is your favorite flavor of JELLO?

yuck, horses

24. Describe your keychain(s)?

lost forever

25. Where do you keep your change?

scattered everywhere

26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?

how large?

27. What kind of winter coat do you own?

button down

28. What was the weather like on your graduation day?

warm, sunny

29. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?

it's broken



Now I shall go to bed because I'm going to Block Island and I'm already going to be running on not enough sleep. *waves*

Comments

[sam80853.livejournal.com]

You received Gus in your mail, huh? ::smiles:: Interesting!

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Only symbolically. Metaphorically? Electronically? I also got Maury Chaykin and the lady with the frizzy hair who should have been Martha Burns instead.

[chickadilly.livejournal.com]

Oooh. *downloads*

Thank you! XD

[peacey.livejournal.com]

Completely off topic, but I thought you might find this as amusing as I did.

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Meme Scream

[zeus55.livejournal.com]

1. Explain what ended your last relationship?

serious disagreement

2. When was the last time you shaved?

last Sunday

3. What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.?

Teaching school

4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?

bathroom blitz!

5. Are you any good at math?

in dreams

6. Your prom night?

lost keys!

7. Do you have any famous ancestors?

sorry, no

8. Have you had to take a loan out for school?
paid cash

9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile?

isn't one

10. Last thing received in the mail?

telephone bill

11. How many different beverages have you had today?

three different

12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine?

almost always

13. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to?

Elton John

14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?

every tome

15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had?

root canal

16. What is out your back door?

a greenhouse

17. Any plans for Friday night?

political party

18. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?

excessive salt

19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns?

Christmas 2002

20. Have you ever been to a planetarium?

loved it

21. Do you re-use towels after you shower?

no; un-hygienic

22. Some things you are excited about?

politics, baseball

23. What is your favorite flavor of JELLO?

mandarin orange

24. Describe your keychain(s)?

Greek flag

25. Where do you keep your change?

left pocket

26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?

classroom today

27. What kind of winter coat do you own?

wool/cashmere

28. What was the weather like on your graduation day?

sunny, cool

29. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?

closed please

Re: Meme Scream

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Now, see, you need to post this on your own LJ. :)

And did you see the folder I left you? Took me quite a while to get all that, letmetellyou.

[eltonroo.livejournal.com]

I thought you would never ask.
Actually I have never heard an Elton recording of this song. I do have a cd which has Elton covering a number of hits from 1969 but Bridge Over Troubled Waters is not on it. I assume though that he may have recorded it around the same time. Fortunately he and Bernie started writing and recording their own stuff and that was the end of Elton's "cover" days!!

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

I have the covers CD, as well. It could be that this was one he made that didn't make the CD. It's a lovely recording, though. Has that demo feel to it that I love. Not to mention that Elton singing Paul Simon just can't be a bad thing. :)

[eltonroo.livejournal.com]

I finally got to see Paul Simon in concert in 2002. Two childhood friends (they are brothers) took me and we had great seats up close to the stage. Paul and his band were outstanding.

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

I've seen him twice. He's an amazing talent. And such a poet.

[eltonroo.livejournal.com]

And would you believe that Paul's "openning act" was Brian Wilson? He came out ten minutes before the concert was scheduled to start (the place was only half full) and proceeded to deliver an amazing set. It was better than having the Beach Boys themselves as Brian had a great young band who could really do the old Beach Boy harmonies. And to top it all off, during the encore the Barenaked Ladies (a great Canadian band) came out and backed Brian for a couple of Beach Boy classics. The crowd went nuts.
Boy I love concerts.

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

I heard about that. Did Brian join BNL for a rousing chorus of "Brian Wilson"?

[eltonroo.livejournal.com]

As I recall, Brian's own band played a little of that song at the openning of the concert. Very cool.

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Very cool, indeed. Of course, now I've got that song stuck in my head for the rest of the day.

[flutteringazure.livejournal.com]

Oh, it is a gem indeed! Thank you for sharing* :) It took my ears a little while to actually believe that this is Elton! But now they are truly convinced. Strange to hear this song in his voice. But fantastic at the same time :)


*You know, I'm getting to the point where I made a folder that says "primroseburrows" just to file all the lovely music that I find in your journal. I hope you don't mind. :)

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Awww. :) The real reason I spam so much music is because I'm addicted to fileshare. Which, y'know, beats heroin.