I've known this song ever since I bought the CD when I was in college in the 80s. But I never absorbed the lyrics like I did just now. And it struck me how nothing has changed in America. Bernie's lyrics work perfectly in 2022, just as they did 50 years ago. Racism, homophobia, flat out out bigotry, all based on irrational anger disguised as Archie Bunker-style "patriotism." Fat Clown was fond of playing songs from Madman Across the Water at his hate rallies and, most appropriately, when he spoke overseas. But he should have played this song when he visted Texas. I swear that sweaty mofo was trolling everybody all time. This would have been the perfect ironic song to warm up his crowd of poorly educated suckers.
@Toadly Elton John has played many concerts in Texas, including his farewell performance in San Antonio in October 2022 and earlier shows in Dallas and Houston. He had a debut Texas performance in support of his Tumbleweed Connection album and played at venues such as the Fair Park Music Hall, Memorial Auditorium, and Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas over the years. This song is a ballad against prejudgment (from people like you).
@Toadly Elton John has played many concerts in Texas, including his farewell performance in San Antonio in October 2022 and earlier shows in Dallas and Houston. He had a debut Texas performance in support of his Tumbleweed Connection album and played at venues such as the Fair Park Music Hall, Memorial Auditorium, and Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas over the years. This song is a ballad against prejudgment (from people like you).
I've known this song ever since I bought the CD when I was in college in the 80s. But I never absorbed the lyrics like I did just now. And it struck me how nothing has changed in America. Bernie's lyrics work perfectly in 2022, just as they did 50 years ago. Racism, homophobia, flat out out bigotry, all based on irrational anger disguised as Archie Bunker-style "patriotism." Fat Clown was fond of playing songs from Madman Across the Water at his hate rallies and, most appropriately, when he spoke overseas. But he should have played this song when he visted Texas. I swear that sweaty mofo was trolling everybody all time. This would have been the perfect ironic song to warm up his crowd of poorly educated suckers.
@Toadly Elton John has played many concerts in Texas, including his farewell performance in San Antonio in October 2022 and earlier shows in Dallas and Houston. He had a debut Texas performance in support of his Tumbleweed Connection album and played at venues such as the Fair Park Music Hall, Memorial Auditorium, and Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas over the years. This song is a ballad against prejudgment (from people like you).
@Toadly Elton John has played many concerts in Texas, including his farewell performance in San Antonio in October 2022 and earlier shows in Dallas and Houston. He had a debut Texas performance in support of his Tumbleweed Connection album and played at venues such as the Fair Park Music Hall, Memorial Auditorium, and Starplex Amphitheater in Dallas over the years. This song is a ballad against prejudgment (from people like you).