However what made the harmonies on “Cage The Songbird,” even more astonishing than usual was the employment of David Crosby and Graham Nash on the track. Davey Johnstone and Caleb Quaye’s guitar work set the mood for the song from the opening notes.Įlton John always recorded outstanding harmonies on his material. She also appeared in a dozen or so films.Įlton John composed one of the most beautiful melodies of his career with his composition of “Cage The Songbird.” The songs chord changes were striking especially the key change that was utilized in the transition between verse and chorus. Edith Piaf was one of the most famous French singer and actresses in the country’s history. The legendary French singer Edith Piaf was the subject of the song’s lyrics. Guitarist Davey Johnston received songwriting credit on the song along with Elton John and Bernie Taupin. One of our favorite Elton John songs of all time has always been the mesmerizing track “Cage The Songbird.” The song appeared on he Blue Moves album as the second song on side two of the record. The only hit single from the Blue Moves album was the wonderful ballad “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word.” However the Blue Moves two record set was filled with incredibly well written songs and even a couple of interesting instrumentals. The Blue Moves album could not compare to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in terms of single releases.
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