Bennie And The Jets (5:22)
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The lyrics to this jazzy tune satirize the rock music scene of the early 1970’s by telling the story of a fictitious band, “Bennie and the Jets”, that the narrator is supposedly a fan of.
The hand claps on this song were overdubbed by producer Gus Dudgeon to give the song a “live” sound, which complimented the mindless fanaticism of the song’s narrator for the band in question.
This song was a major hit for John and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, peaking at #1 on the pop charts in early 1974 and also providing John with his first top 40 R&B entry.
The hand claps on this song were overdubbed by producer Gus Dudgeon to give the song a “live” sound, which complimented the mindless fanaticism of the song’s narrator for the band in question.
This song was a major hit for John and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, peaking at #1 on the pop charts in early 1974 and also providing John with his first top 40 R&B entry.
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shecky93 wrote:
BENNIEEE BENNIEEE BENNNIEEEE BENNIEEEE BENNIEEE AND THE JEEEEEEEETTTTSSS
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aly_alaska wrote:
BENNIEEE BENNIEEE BENNNIEEEE BENNIEEEE BENNIEEE AND THE JEEEEEEEETTTTSSS
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henriette77 wrote:
... that's how I came to love Brick Road + understanding what's behind > producing!!
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henriette77 wrote:
gotta see DVD - making of + mixing part in studio with Gus Dudgeon - AMAZING!
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SackRash wrote:
Then again, I guess that's a good thing...if you're singing karaoke, and most likely drunk, this song would be a piece of cake with friends!
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SackRash wrote:
If you don't know the lyrics, it sounds like rhythmic, drunken-rambling :P Love this god damn song.
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CovertSushi wrote:
The fact that this song ended up at number one on the charts is so ironic... And yet it's still one of my favorite songs.
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jsteven4 wrote:
This takes me back to High School where we would sing this song.
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ln2x wrote:
B-B-B-Bennie And The Jets!
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budoashford wrote:
Elton and Bernie have teamed up to produce nothing other than hit after hit for decades, and this is my all time favorite. Brings back some great childhood memories.
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petrolatum wrote:
sliding doors
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sionborg wrote:
Great Classic Song !!!!!!! :-))
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RAPTORGF wrote:
I love this song
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fabialissandro wrote:
classic
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Rissacakes wrote:
Oh, Bennie, she's really keen. :)
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shanethegeek wrote:
I dub this song... XD
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rnowinski wrote:
Absolutely Love It!!! Great Jukebox jam at most bars and pubs!
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lihei wrote:
Sir E at his career pinnacle.
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sunshinejen1 wrote:
how can you not like this?
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xxbrooke16xx wrote:
my favorite elton john song. how can you not sing along to this on the radio?
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