Sad
Elton John, Pnau
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I used to know this old scarecrow My joy and sorrow Cast alone between the furrows No longer sown by anyone Sad, so sad Sad, so sad Beneath these branches I once wrote such childish words for you I held a dandelion When summer burned the earth again Sad, so sad Sad, so sad No longer sown by anyone Sad, so sad Sad, so sad
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Written by: TOMMY BELL, BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN, NICHOLAS GEORGE LITTLEMORE, PETER BRUCE MAYES
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Sad" is a track from the album "Good Morning to the Night," which was released in July 2012.
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Collaborative HistoryThis is not the first time Elton John has collaborated with Pnau. They previously worked together on the album "The Union".
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Musical Style"Sad" interestingly blends elements from Elton John's original music from the 1970s with Pnau's electronic style, creating a fresh, unique sound.
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PopularityThe entire album, including the song "Sad," reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating its widespread popularity.
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InspirationPnau's half of the duo, Nick Littlemore, stated that he had listened to Elton John's music extensively as a child, which greatly inspired the creation of the album and the song "Sad".
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AcknowledgementElton John has acknowledged Pnau's role in reimagining his music in an exciting, new way, noting that he was amazed by what they were able to do with "Sad" and other songs on the album.
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Album ConceptThe album "Good Morning to the Night," including "Sad," was a remix album, with Pnau reworking Elton John's hits from the 1970s.
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Sampling"Sad" in particular samples Elton John's songs "Nice and Slow," "Crazy Water," and "Curtains" from his early years.
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ExposureThe album, and thus the song "Sad," was given further exposure when it was included in the official soundtrack for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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Critical ResponseUpon its release, "Sad" received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its creative use of sampling and innovative blending of musical styles.
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