Elton John - Never Gonna Fall in Love Again (1980) With Lyrics! video free download
From Elton's album "21 at 33", this song was written by Elton and Tom Robinson (famous for "Glad to be Gay"). Robinson's version was released first, as a single. I have posted it here on youtube! Check it out! Robinson's version is openly gay, using only male pronouns, while Elton's version surprisingly disguises the orientation by using "she".
Listen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2Vd9dR1Cts
Musicians on this track: Alvin Taylor (drums), Reggie McBride (bass), Steve Wrather (electric guitar), Richie Zito (acoustic guitar), James Newton Howard (keyboards), Richie Cannata (alto saxophone).
BTW - The title of the record "21 at 33" referred to the fact that this was Elton John's 21st release when he was at the age of 33. The count included greatest hits and other compilations.
Comments
10 years ago
ehercj
1) LOVE this song. 2) The line "and every cat I meet's a Tom" obviously refers to a male. This line should have been also changed if Elton was trying to disguise the orientation..lol. 11 years ago
Frankincensed
But it wasn't just coming out that dropped those sales. Single Man, Victim of Love and 21 at 33 were real clunkers musically too.11 years ago
Richard Murray
I forgot about that. He was almost invisible and the butt of jokes as a has been until he came back in the mid 80's. I have original issues of Too Low for Zero and Breaking Hearts on vinyl.11 years ago
mizofan
Not heard this for years. I was very disappointed with the album at the time, after so many treasures in the 70s, but this song sounds ok now.11 years ago
mizofan
Elton came out as bisexual in Rolling Stone in 1976 and his sales dipped as a result. He got married 14th Feb 1984, divorced in 88, both accepting he was gay rather than bisexual.11 years ago
Maurizio D'Angelo
Dear publisher of the song: the "21 at 33" refers not to the number of albums released at that moment but to the period between these two ages of Elton, beeing the LP a synthesis of his work as an artist, and also the result of his musical experiences as the biggest talent of the modern era.11 years ago
David Murtagh
hanks ram0166. My memory must be faulty. I was convinced this track was recorded after the married period and after he had come out. Of course it never did Tom Robinson any harm. Though Tom did the marriage bit the other way round and is still gay and still married. Gets the newspapers really confused.11 years ago
Richard Murray
Because he was publicly in denial back then. Do you remember he was actually rmarried to a woman in the mid-80's? Also, a song is not commercially viable if it is written from that perspective.12 years ago
SaturnTrack
The title comes from the fact that this was the 21st release at the 33rd year of his life. This includes his 14 studio albums (at the time), 2 live albums, 2 greatest hits albums, the EP "Thom Bell Sessions", the Friends soundtrack, and the UK-only release "Lady Samantha".12 years ago
David Murtagh
Works vastly better with original 'gay' words. Though why, of all people, Elton should want to change the words is a mystery. Still a very good song.12 years ago
jason13204
I think he counted a few greatest hits albums and the Thom Bell sessions and TBC by Dick James, hell he has so much shit I dont really even know what he counted or what the F*&^ I'm talking about forget it. You need a Ph.D to be real EJ fan, I'm still working on my doctorate. : )13 years ago
Greekpeople1
just broke up. i cant stop listening to this song. i still love her... =/13 years ago
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