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Rare Masters

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Download links and information about Rare Masters by Elton John. This album was released in 1992 and it belongs to Rock, Rock & Roll, Punk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist genres. It contains 37 tracks with total duration of 02:26:13 minutes.

Artist: Elton John
Release date: 1992
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll, Punk Rock, Pop, Songwriter/Lyricist
Tracks: 37
Duration: 02:26:13
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Tracks

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No. Title Length
1. I've Been Loving You 3:18
2. Here's to the Next Time 3:11
3. Lady Samantha 3:03
4. All Across the Havens 2:53
5. It's Me That You Need (Single) 4:04
6. Just Like Strange Rain 3:47
7. Bad Side of the Moon (Single) 3:15
8. Rock 'n Roll Madonna 4:20
9. Grey Seal (Version 1970) 3:37
10. Friends (Original Soundtrack Recording) 2:24
11. Michelle's Song (Original Soundtrack Recording) 4:21
12. Seasons (Original Soundtrack Recording) 3:57
13. Variation on Michelle's Song (A Day in the Country) (Original Soundtrack Recording) 2:47
14. Can I Put You On (Original Soundtrack Recording) 5:58
15. Honey Roll (Original Soundtrack Recording) 3:07
16. Variation on Friends (Original Soundtrack Recording) 1:44
17. I Meant to Do My Work Today (A Day in the Country) (Original Soundtrack Recording) 1:37
18. Four Moods (Original Soundtrack Recording) 11:01
19. Seasons Reprise (Original Soundtrack Recording) 1:39
20. Madman across the Water (Original) 8:53
21. Into the Old Man's Shoes 4:04
22. Rock Me When He's Gone 5:03
23. Slave (Alternate "Fast" Version) 2:51
24. Skyline Pigeon (Piano Version) 3:53
25. Jack Rabbit (Single) 1:52
26. Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again) [Single] 2:51
27. Let Me Be Your Car (Demo Version) 4:54
28. Screw You (Young Man's Blues) [Single] 4:44
29. Step into Christmas 4:30
30. (Ho! Ho! Ho!) Who'd Be a Turkey at Christmas 4:06
31. Sick City 5:25
32. Cold Highway 3:27
33. One Day (At a Time) 3:47
34. I Saw Her Standing There (Live featuring John Lennon) 3:50
35. House of Cards 3:09
36. Planes 4:18
37. Sugar on the Floor 4:33

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At the time Rare Masters was released in 1992, most of the selections on this 37-track double-disc compilation were indeed rare. They were issued on non-LP singles, B-sides, the Friends soundtrack, one-offs; some were buried on album tracks, and some even stayed in the vault. Since then, Elton John's catalog has been remastered and reissued, with much of the best of this material appearing as bonus tracks, but the album still was worthwhile, since it not only has some songs that never appeared elsewhere on disc (such as "Step Into Christmas"' B-side, "(Ho Ho Ho) Who'd Be a Turkey at Christmas"), but it also is a hell of a listen in its own right, showcasing great songs and forgotten gems from John's prime period. There aren't too many hits here, but the quality is startlingly high and consistent, showcasing John and Taupin's partnership at its peak — though they might not have hit the charts, "Bad Side of the Moon," "Rock & Roll Madonna," "Into the Old Man's Shoes," "Whenever You're Ready (We'll Go Steady Again)," "Screw You (Young Man's Blues)," and the radio staple "Madman Across the Water," plus "Grey Seal" (later re-recorded for Goodbye Yellow Brick Road) are among the finest songs of the era, and they're the linchpins on a rarities collection, not a proper album. It doesn't quite keep that same high level throughout, largely due to the pleasant but forgettable instrumentals from Friends, but it's still an essential part of any Elton John collection.