Friday, January 30, 2004
submeat's top 100 tracks of 2003: songs to download and love
#35 "Are You Ready For Love," Elton John (Ultra)
Funny, innit, that one of the year's best records was originally released in 1979? This was from the sessions Elton did with Phillly sound God Thom Bell, which also produced the '79 #9 single "Mama Can't Buy You Love." But how did this amazing gem stay buried for so long? Thank Norman Cook for its resurrection, as he finagled a licensing agreement for his Southern Fried Records in the UK, where this became a deserved #1 smash. With all of the disco-funked-up production going 'round today, this nearly sounds current; ignore the remixes and go for the original's 8:23 of glory, all string-, woodwind-, and wah-wah guitar-splashed (don't forget the congas!), and revel in the joy of Elton's great vocal, as well.
#35 "Are You Ready For Love," Elton John (Ultra)
Funny, innit, that one of the year's best records was originally released in 1979? This was from the sessions Elton did with Phillly sound God Thom Bell, which also produced the '79 #9 single "Mama Can't Buy You Love." But how did this amazing gem stay buried for so long? Thank Norman Cook for its resurrection, as he finagled a licensing agreement for his Southern Fried Records in the UK, where this became a deserved #1 smash. With all of the disco-funked-up production going 'round today, this nearly sounds current; ignore the remixes and go for the original's 8:23 of glory, all string-, woodwind-, and wah-wah guitar-splashed (don't forget the congas!), and revel in the joy of Elton's great vocal, as well.
# posted by Thomas : 5:58 AM
