Son of Your Father
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"Son of Your Father" | |
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Song by Elton John | |
from the album Tumbleweed Connection | |
Released | 30 October 1970 |
Recorded | March 1970 at Trident Studios, London, England |
Genre | Country rock, Americana, rock & roll |
Length | 3:48 |
Songwriter(s) | Elton John, Bernie Taupin |
Producer(s) | Gus Dudgeon |
"Son of Your Father" is a song by Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It is the fourth track on his third studio album, Tumbleweed Connection. The lyrics tell of an argument between two men (one blind) on "an East Virginia Farm." After a while, their argument leads to death because the two men did not follow the golden rule as stated in the lyrics (but in different words). It is the only song off "Tumbleweed Connection" John has never performed in concert.[1]
Spooky Tooth recorded a cover on their album The Last Puff.
Personnel
- Elton John: piano, vocals
- Caleb Quaye: lead guitars
- Ian Duck: harmonica
- Dave Glover: bass guitar
- Roger Pope: drums
- Sue and Sunny, Kay Garner, Lesley Duncan, Madeline Bell, Tammi Hunt: backing vocals