In A Lifetime -
Elton John
Leo takes a deep dive into the songs and recordings of one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for more than half a century.
As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as well as looking at Elton’s musical path. We’ll find out which artists influenced him; how he ended up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin; what was their creative process for composing the songs; how did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time – all will be revealed in this Radio documentary about the work of Elton John.
In A Lifetime -
Elton John
Episode 1
In this epic radio series covering the word of Elton John, Leo takes a detailed look at the song catalogue that has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. We will of course, start at the beginning and find out over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 2
Leo takes us into the studio sessions of Elton’s ‘Tumbleweed Connection’ album. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 3
Leo looks at some of Elton’s early recordings, ‘Levon’, Rocket Man, Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters and more. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 4
Leo takes us through the recording sessions of Elton’s incredible album, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 5
Leo takes us to Elton’s recording sessions in France. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 6
We take a break from Elton’s incredible story and hear from some of the artists who have recorded Elton’s songs over the years, including Jamie Cullum, Ed Sheehan, Bettye LaVette, The Who, Rod Stewart and many others. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 7
Leo returns to Elton’s recording and live sessions. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 8
Leo takes us into the studio for some of Elton’s seminal recording sessions. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 9
It’s the end of the 1970s and Elton’s musical journey takes a different route – there’s different writing partners, different musicians and different producers – are you ready….. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 10
Leo looks at the various collections of Greatest Hits that begun to be released and how Elton’s songwriting output began to change. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 11
Leo looks and the songs and recording sessions for Elton’s “Sleeping With The Past” album. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 12
We’ll hear how Elton ended up writing for the stage and screen, as well as a stunning return to studio form, with his incredible album “Songs From The West Coast” Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 13
As we approach the end of this epic series through Elton’s studio and stage life, Leo takes us through the sessions for Elton’s Peachtree Road album. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
Episode 14
In our last episode, Leo brings us up to current times and concludes this epic wander through the recording sessions and live recordings of one of the greatest artists of all time. Elton John’s song catalogue has provided the soundtracks to millions upon millions of people’s lives all over the world for almost half a century. Over the course of this series, Leo follows Elton’s musical path – which artists influenced him? How did he end up working with the lyricist Bernie Taupin? What was their creative process for actually creating the songs? How did Elton select musicians for his band, producing one of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll rhythm sections of all-time? How and where were the albums recorded? As well as all the hits, Leo will feature many of the album tracks we may not be as familiar with, as over the course of this unmissable series, LGRADIO.ONLINE goes In A Lifetime, with Elton John.
