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“Elton John himself never seems pretentious but Bernie Taupin's lyrics often do - sometimes pretentious in a clever sort of way, but pretentious nonetheless. There is a conflict between Elton's and Bernie's personal styles, no doubt about it.”

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Jon Landau, born on May 14, 1947, is a renowned record producer. He has extensive experience in the music production field and has collaborated with many renowned artists, making significant contributions to the film and music industries. more

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“On first listening, Joni Mitchell's 'Court And Spark,' the first truly great pop album of 1974, sounds surprisingly light; by the third or fourth listening, it reveals its underlying tensions.”

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