Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' Turns 50 + Local Covers

Today (October 5, 2023) Elton John's classic album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road turns 50 years old.

Trivia:

• Release date: October 5, 1973 on DJM Records
• Produced by Gus Dudgeon
• It was a double LP
• Sold more than 20 million copies worldwide

Below are a few local covers of songs from the album.

Links: Rick Prinsthal, More Rick Prinsthal Stories, Video above courtesy of David Crossley

Links: Jim Witter, More Jim Witter Stories, Video above courtesy of Schauer Arts Center

And now a song from Elton himself.

Links: Elton John, More Elton John Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Elton John, More 50th Anniversary Albums

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Featured videos




Links: Ever-Lovin' Jug Band, More Ever-Lovin' Jug Band Stories, Video courtesy of JP Magic



Links: Relics, Video courtesy of LutePlayer111



Links: Barlow, Video courtesy of CoalitionTalent

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