Bad Side Of The Moon by Elton John

Album: Elton John (reissue) (1970)

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This early Elton John/BernieTaupin composition was released as the B-side of "Border Song;" in Elizabeth Rosenthal's book His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John, Elton attributes it to Bernie's passion for science fiction.
Although "Bad Side Of The Moon" did not appear on the Elton John album, it was re-recorded for the 1971 live album 17-11-70, which was released in the United States as 11-17-70 because of the different date format. This version runs to 6 minutes 10 seconds, but in 1996 when Elton John was re-issued on CD, a studio version running to 3 minutes 15 seconds was included on it. >>
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Comments: 6

Richard Schweitzer from Los AngelesThe transition lyric is: "Ousemala" not "who is my life." I know this kind of thing is what you find on the internet but I'm sure it isn't right. I had the sheet music 4 decades ago... it's just a nonsense word, which they've done another songs. April Wine changed it to "who is my life" for their version. I don't particularly like their version, for that, and it's just kinda lifeless.
M. R. Wilde from Summerland, BcThe first version I heard was in 1970 by the UK band Toe Fat. April Wine's rendition in '72 is excellent as well.
Jim from Varysburg, NyLiving near Canada I had heard the April Wine version many times, but just recently learned it was an Elton and Bernie tune. Once I knew that I instantly could hear that it was, indeed. Very similar in feel to "Take Me to the Pilot." Good stuff!
Lester from New York City, NyOne of my favorite (and there are many) Elton John songs.
Jodi from London, OnYeah, I've known the April Vino version of this song my entire life, and was quite surprised to hear it was an Elton/Bernie original. April Wine made it their own! Still trying to figure out what a "rustic spoon" is, though.
Paul from Rothesay, New Brunswick , CanadaThis song may be known as a long lost Elton classic everywhere, except in Canada. For decades many Canadian radio stations have been playing April Wine's rockin' version of "Bad Side..."

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