Elton John – Ticking (Studio Version)
Elton John – ticking. One of my favorite songs, and one of Elton’s most under rated songs, in my opinion.
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Elton John – ticking. One of my favorite songs, and one of Elton’s most under rated songs, in my opinion.
Duration : 0:7:8
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on every album EJ …
on every album EJ throws in the unexpected… Texan love song,(banned in U.S), Tell me when the whistle blows, Idol, street kids, two rooms, to name a few. For those that know what albums these are from……… hello comrade.
This is such a …
This is such a powerful song – lyrics, music, EJ has left a mark with this song (and many within his encyclopedia of work)
One of the most …
One of the most amazing songs i have ever heard. Sad to think about how true this song is to our reality. Everday one of our Children feel underappreciated and hate themselves.. leading to thoughts like these in Ticking.
@berry5304 right …
@berry5304 right on, brother
30+ years later and …
30+ years later and i still can’t hear this song without crying. “Oh you danced in death like a marionette on the vengence of the law” Brilliant lyrics, brilliant piano, brilliant man.
one of the best …
one of the best Elton songs ever. I was mesmerized during this whole song. Another song for the history books
I love the piano …
I love the piano playing in this song, but the lyrics are very disturbing. Many people out in this world are all alone with issues, they need help. Instead, they are ignorned, and a few end up doing some thing like this.
Whenever I here of …
Whenever I here of someone ‘snapping’, taking out a firearm and shooting lots of people I think of this song. Unfortunately, there is a relevance in this great song that won’t die. In the UK right now, you won’t hear this on the radio, if ever.
No one writes songs …
No one writes songs like this anymore, christ what an amazing song.
This song is …
This song is haunting. Brilliant. Elton at his best.
Certainly is one of …
Certainly is one of Elton’s most under rated songs. A master at ease with his art.
@Oblivion1775 I …
@Oblivion1775 I know what you mean about the mood of the song. I have both LPs and think of them as his two best. Bernie’s lyrics on both are at the very peak of the craft.
Without adoubt ,one …
Without adoubt ,one of the best .but underated songs Elton ever put out. The true test of musics greatness is when it is timeless
Elton John really …
Elton John really unleashes some great piano playing on this as well.
wow, what a prat …
wow, what a prat you are
Thank you Ricky …
Thank you Ricky Nelson Graves, wherever you are. I love you man. Peace.
-The “black headed sob”
Yea, I felt this …
Yea, I felt this album cover fit the mood of the song. I guess I should have said that in the description to avoid confusing anyone looking for the song.
that gun butt felt …
that gun butt felt so smooth and warm, cradled in your palm. oh your childhood cried out in your head, they mean to do you harm…… Bernie the mesiah, .
Sir Elton is an …
Sir Elton is an amazing piano player, i have a family friend that saw him, said the man came out and played classical music for the first 20 mins of the show. magnificent
Well, I hate to …
Well, I hate to break the news to you but it’s impossible for YOU to hear that verse as it was NEVER written and sung that way. Here’s the correct way it was written and recorded:
“Crazy boy, you’ll only wind up with strange notions in your heard” Hear it, Hear it, ticking, ticking.
Okay, got it right now? Get it right!
@JFJB the song is …
@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!
“Crazy boy you’ll …
“Crazy boy you’ll only wind up with strange notions in your head, hearing, hearing, ticking ticking……”
Great lyrics! Great piano playing! Gives me goosebumps when I hear that verse…..
“Crazy boy you’ll …
“Crazy boy you’ll only wind up with strange notions in your head…..hearing, hearing ticking, ticking ” Great lyrics; gives me goosebumps…..
Depressing or …
Depressing or cathartic! Whatever, it’s still a great song!
Do you have anymore …
Do you have anymore info on the 60′s incident, being a fan of this song, I would be very interested, thanks.