Amoreena

Elton John

About Amoreena

"Amoreena" is a song written by singer/songwriter Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and is the eighth track on John's 1970 Tumbleweed Connection album. A live version is also available on the 1995 reissue of the 17-11-70 album. The song accompanied the opening credits of the 1975 film Dog Day Afternoon, one of only three songs heard throughout the film. "Amoreena" is also the name of John's god-daughter."Amoreena", which appears to be about a young man yearning for his distant loved one, employs the same country-inspired rock sound which characterizes much of the Tumbleweed Connection album. John's piano riffs and chords are prominent throughout the mix, especially in the song's introduction, described by Rolling Stone magazine as "just great."The recording of this song heard on Tumbleweed Connection is significant in that John is accompanied for the first time by bass player Dee Murray and drummer Nigel Olsson, who would form the core of his rhythm section until their departure in 1975. 


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2005
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Lately I've been thinking how much I miss my lady
Amoreena's in the cornfield brightening the daybreak
Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
Rolling through the hay like a puppy child

And when it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean
Laughing fit to burst upon each other

I can see you sitting eating apples in the evening
The fruit juice flowing slowly, slowly, slowly
Down the bronze of your body
Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
Rolling through the hay like a puppy child

And when it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean
Laughing fit to burst upon each other

Oh if only I could nestle in the cradle of your cabin
My arms around your shoulders the windows wide and open
While the swallow and the sycamore are playing in the valley
Oh I miss you Amoreena like a king bee misses honey

And when it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean
Laughing fit to burst upon each other

And when it rains the rain falls down
Washing out the cattle town
And she's far away somewhere in her eiderdown
And she dreams of crystal streams
Of days gone by when we would lean
Laughing fit to burst upon each other

Lately I've been thinking how much I miss my lady
Amoreena's in the cornfield brightening the daybreak
Living like a lusty flower, running through the grass for hours
Rolling through the hay like a puppy, like a puppy child

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin

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8 facts about this song

Release Details
"Amoreena" was released by Elton John in 1970 as part of his fourth album titled "Tumbleweed Connection".
Album Performance
Despite the fact that "Amoreena" was not released as a single, "Tumbleweed Connection" was a commercial success, peaking at number 2 in the UK and number 5 in the US on the Billboard 200.
Song Theme
The song, like much of the album, has a country feel and tells a narrative story, which is a notable departure from Elton John's earlier work that was more heavily characterized by pop and rock.
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Amoreena" were written by long-time Elton John collaborator, Bernie Taupin, who often used stories and characters as inspiration for his songwriting.
Movie Inclusion
Despite not being one of Elton John's biggest hits, the song gained more recognition when it was included in the opening credits of the 1975 film "Dog Day Afternoon," starring Al Pacino.
Live Performances
Unlike many of Elton John's songs, "Amoreena" was not frequently served up in live performances. Its live debut took nearly 40 years, until it was played at a concert in Albany, New York, in March 2010.
Song Meaning
"Amoreena" is a song about longing for home and a loved one. The lyrics celebrate rural simplicity and eschew commercial success, reflecting both Elton's and Bernie's fondness for rural life.
Album Concept
"Tumbleweed Connection," the album in which "Amoreena" features, is a concept album based loosely on the stories and characters of the American Old West.

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