Reg Strikes Back
Elton John · 1988
64 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A vibrant blend of pop rock and rhythm and blues, infused with Elton John's signature theatrical flair.
Why this album works
'Reg Strikes Back' produced the hit single 'I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That', which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart. The album's commercial success helped revitalize John's career during a time when many considered him past his prime.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout vibrant sing-along potential theatrical flair for drama
- Context
- Released on June 24, 1988, 'Reg Strikes Back' marked Elton John's return to form following a period of commercial decline in the mid-1980s. This album came after his 1986 release 'Leather Jackets', which received mixed reviews, making this a pivotal moment as he sought to reconnect with mainstream audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Clapton· Paul McCartney· The Who· Ringo Starr· John Lennon· Van Morrison· George Harrison· Rod Stewart
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Town of Plenty 3:40
- 2 A Word in Spanish 4:39
- 3 Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Part 2 Standout 4:12
- 4 I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Standout 4:35
- 5 Japanese Hands 4:40
- 6 Goodbye Marlon Brando Standout 3:30
- 7 The Camera Never Lies 4:36
- 8 Heavy Traffic 3:30
- 9 Poor Cow 3:50
- 10 Since God Invented Girls 4:54
- 11 Rope Around a Fool 3:48
- 12 I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (Shep Pettibone mix) 7:16
- 13 I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (Just Elton and His Piano mix) 4:37
- 14 Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Part 2 (The Renaissance mix) 6:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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