The Big Picture

What can I say ut is Elton!

One of Elton’s best CD’s!!!

Even Sir Elton John would be the first to admit that he has had his purple patch, and has subsequently earned his place in the rock'n'roll hall of fame with some terrific rock standards. "The Big Picture" has some catchy tunes which are up to Elton's impeccable standards. I, for one, especially like the soulful hymn"If the River can Bend". And let's not forget Bernie Taupin's lyrics. He single handedly brought literacy to rock and roll.

I passed this album by when it first came out and I don't really know why; maybe it was the mediocre cover art. But I've been such a huge Elton fan for 40 years and own at least one copy of almost everything he has ever released, so I finally bought The Big Picture as a Christmas present to myself. Wow, I can't believe how much I love this album! Elton's vocals are rich and heartfelt, the melodies demonstrate how much he has matured as a writer, and speaking of writing . . . I think these may be some of the best Taupin lyrics EVER. They are certainly my favorites, and that is saying something! Nearly five months later and I still can't stop listening to it. Elton fans, even casual Elton fans, don't pass this album up because of the funky picture or just because you can't sample the music. Trust me . . . it is a GREAT album!!

This CD has the best of the best of Elton if you like his more mellow music. I love every song and everything about it. Live Like Horses is my favorite track and you can interpret it in different ways to make it about your life circumstances.

After listening to the CD, I discovered the sound to be of exceptional quality for a used CD. There was no noticible skipping throughout the playing of the music. A great buy!!!!

Classic Elton, love it all. If you are an Elton fan, you will love this album. Elton at his best.

Some nice ballads, songs, and melodies. Not as good as some of his other albums, but still good Elton John/Bernie Taupin music. I recommend this CD for old and new fans!