Talking Old Soldiers
Elton John
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Why hello, say can I buy you another glass of beer Well thanks a lot that's kind of you, it's nice to know you care These days there's so much going on No one seems to want to know I may be just an old soldier to some But I know how it feels to grow old Yeah that's right, you can see me here most every night You'll always see me staring at the walls and at the lights Funny I remember oh it's years ago I'd say I'd stand at that bar with my friends who've passed away And drink three times the beer that I can drink today Yes I know how it feels to grow old I know what they're saying son There goes old man Joe again Well I may be mad at that I've seen enough To make a man go out his brains Well do they know what it's like To have a graveyard as a friend 'Cause that's where they are boy, all of them Don't seem likely I'll get friends like that again Well it's time I moved off But it's been great just listening to you And I might even see you next time I'm passing through You're right there's so much going on No one seems to want to know So keep well, keep well old friend And have another drink on me Just ignore all the others you got your memories You got your memories
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Talking Old Soldiers" is a song by Elton John. It was a part of his album titled "Tumbleweed Connection," which was released in October 1970.
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Song InspirationThis song was reportedly inspired by the difficulties faced by war veterans.
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Songwriting DuoThe song is a composition of Elton John and his longtime songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin. Together they have created many hit songs spanning across multiple decades.
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Unique ThemeThe song is unique as it is one of the few that is not about love or relationships. Instead, it delves into the topic of soldiers discussing their experiences and memories.
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Non-commercial TrackUnlike some of Elton John's globally recognized hits, "Talking Old Soldiers" was not a commercial hit or released as a single.
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Album SuccessDespite the subdued response to the track individually, the album "Tumbleweed Connection" to which it belongs, was met with critical acclaim, peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and number 5 on the US Billboard 200.
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Cover VersionsThe song has since been covered by other artists, including soul singer Bettye Lavette, who included it in her 2005 album "I've Got My Own Hell to Raise."
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Live PerformanceEven though the song wasn't a hit by commercial standards, Elton John has performed it several times in his live performances and has stated that he loves playing it.
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Emotional AppealThe song is appreciated for its emotional depth, dealing with the experience of aging war veterans who struggle to cope with their memories.
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Signature SoundAlthough the song is not as popularly known as Elton's biggest hit songs, it is often cited as a great example of his distinct early sound and tightly intertwined collaboration with Bernie Taupin.
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