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Revisiting Elton John’s “Rock of the Westies”
After a streak of monster albums, "Rock of the Westies" was a bit of a departure for Elton John. Does it hold up? Should it?
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After a streak of monster albums, "Rock of the Westies" was a bit of a departure for Elton John. Does it hold up? Should it?

From Johnny Cash to "Moulin Rouge," there's a case to be made that these cover songs outstrip the originals.

It combined an erotic word salad with a bluesy, glam-rock groove. And more than a touch of glitter. "Bang A Gong" is still a banger.

With so many hit albums in the 1970s, Elton John's "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player" doesn't always get the recognition it deserves.

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