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RARE MASTERS includes rare singles, previously unreleased material, and the long out-of-print FRIENDS soundtrack.
In addition to the expected b-sides and previously unreleased outtakes, RARE MASTERS is notable for including in its entirely the soundtrack John and Bernie Taupin wrote in the late-'60s for the British movie FRIENDS. The soundtrack songs are early, unpolished John, but among them is the touching buddy song "Friends," (not the Bette Midler-popularized Buzzy Linhart composition) a minor hit in 1971. Among the many surprises elsewhere on RARE MASTERS is "Rock Me When He's Gone," a gospelly number from 1971 whose raw, stripped-down production emphasizes a feeling that the much better-known "Border Song" only hinted at. A nearly 9-minute-long alternate version of "Madman Across The Water" is similarly raw, and highlights its bluesy lead guitar in a way that John rarely did in those early days. You also get John blasting through the Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" with John Lennon.
Includes liner notes by Bernie Taupin and Andrew Sandoval.
Producers: Caleb Quaye, Steve Brown, Gus Dudgeon.
Compilation producer: Bill LevinsonEntertainment Weekly (11/13/92, p.78) - "...a thoroughly enjoyable reminder of how well Elton John's music has held up..." - Rating: B+ Elton John Rare Masters Songs Rare Masters Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   AT LAST CAME THE MISSING "FRIENDS"
FOR A LONG TIME I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS SOUNTRACK.I HAVETHE MOVIE AND THE L.P.
THIS CD SET IS TERRIFIC, SUPERB QUALITY,
NICE COMPLINATION AND VERY WELL PRESENTED.
FOR THE REAL FANS THIS IS "THE CREAM OF THE TOP".A GREAT PIECE OF COLLECTION.
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When Elton Jonh was a good singer
I bough the 2CDSet thinking about "Friends" Soundtrack, wich I never saw in CD. But the Collecction is very good. It covers the best period of Elton, when his voice, his lyrics, his arrangements(not so electronic as today) and his harmonies was really beautiful. Today, well, today Elton is not the same he was...
Submitted by raield (Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  When Elton Jonh was a good singer
I bough the 2CDSet thinking about "Friends" Soundtrack, wich I never saw in CD. But the Collecction is very good. It covers the best period of Elton, when his voice, his lyrics, his arrangements(not so electronic as today) and his harmonies was really beautiful. Today, well, today Elton is not the same he was...
Submitted by raield (Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil)
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A must have
A great compilation, full of fantastic Elton John songs, especially worthwile for those who have been searching for the 'Friends' soundtrack
Submitted by Hayden (Dunedin, New Zealand)
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