Elton John - Talking Old SoldiersĀ (Tumbleweed Connection)
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Available on the album Tumbleweed Connection
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
Elton John - Talking Old Soldiers (Solo) 1997 (04:15)
From The House Of Blues in New Orleans 19th September 1997
@JFJB the song is well ahead of its time, it makes me think of todays youth and the columbine shootings, its sad ,its funny the crazy boy part of this song makes me feel the same way!
Autor: pc565gilmer
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I remember I was reading Elton's Biography book and it said he was frustrated when recording this so he did both piano and vocal in one take. If thats not genius I don't know what it is.
Autor: pianoplayinman
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"Crazy boy you'll only wind up with strange notions in your head.....hearing, hearing ticking, ticking " Great lyrics; gives me goosebumps.....
Autor: JFJB
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Do you have anymore info on the 60's incident, being a fan of this song, I would be very interested, thanks.
Autor: candelise
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I'm giving you 6 stars ****** for this one.Thank you for having it,& for sharing it with us.This has always been my favorite Elton tune of all time.
Autor: Zeke1950
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Thanx Oblivion1775.......FYI though, this is from the Caribou album.