Taupin
Bernie Taupin · 1971
34 min · 7 tracks · pop music
A contemplative blend of folk and rock that weaves personal narratives with vivid imagery across its expansive tracks.
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Child: Birth / The Greatest Discovery / Flatters (A Beginning) / Brothers Together / Rowston Manor / End of a Day / To a Grandfather / Solitude / Conclusion — This 16-minute suite acts as the emotional core of the album, interweaving themes of childhood and familial connections with a sweeping musical narrative that showcases Taupin's storytelling prowess.
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When the Heron Wakes — With its serene melody, this track captures a moment of stillness and reflection, highlighting Taupin's ability to evoke nature and introspection through simple yet powerful imagery.
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Today's Hero — This song encapsulates the tension between aspiration and reality, presenting a critique of fame that resonates with listeners navigating their own ambitions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Child: Birth / The Greatest Discovery / Flatters (A Beginning) / Brothers Together / Rowston Manor / End of a Day / To a Grandfather / Solitude / Conclusion 16:15
- 2 When the Heron Wakes 2:40
- 3 Like Summer Tempests 1:49
- 4 Today's Hero 2:12
- 5 Sisters of the Cross 2:39
- 6 Brothers Together Again 2:33
- 7 Verses After Dark: La Petite Marionette / Ratcatcher / The Vistor 6:17
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