The song is rooted in gospel music which is interesting because the churches were not very tolerant of alternative sexual orientations but yet Elton used gospel music format for a song on the wish to as they say come out and appeal for understanding of people who have differing ways of their intimate relationships. Interesting. Yes Madman is a masterful work. I was slow to discover side two because side one was a strong draw for me. It had all the radio songs but once I stepped over to side two of the album and took it all in it made my view of the album complete. Bernie has said he consider himself more of a storyteller than a songwriter. Just listen to Indian Sunset to hear the storytelling side of Bernie. Good Day Lawrence
The song is rooted in gospel music which is interesting because the churches were not very tolerant of alternative sexual orientations but yet Elton used gospel music format for a song on the wish to as they say come out and appeal for understanding of people who have differing ways of their intimate relationships. Interesting. Yes Madman is a masterful work. I was slow to discover side two because side one was a strong draw for me. It had all the radio songs but once I stepped over to side two of the album and took it all in it made my view of the album complete. Bernie has said he consider himself more of a storyteller than a songwriter. Just listen to Indian Sunset to hear the storytelling side of Bernie. Good Day Lawrence
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