Birds (Elton John song)
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"Birds" is a song by Elton John
with lyrics by Bernie Taupin
. It is the sixth track on the album Songs from the West Coast
. The song itself is lyrically beautiful and a typical Taupin-song due to the many metaphors. Musically, it is very influenced by blues and country. After the first two verses, the drum beat kicks in, which in itself has an R&B sound.
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
with lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin is an English lyricist, poet, and singer, best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John, writing the lyrics for the majority of the star's songs, making his lyrics some of the best known in pop-rock's history.In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement in...
. It is the sixth track on the album Songs from the West Coast
Songs from the West Coast
Songs from the West Coast is the twenty-seventh studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released worldwide on 1 October 2001. Many critics have said that this album brought John back to his piano-based musical roots. He once again collaborated with long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin....
. The song itself is lyrically beautiful and a typical Taupin-song due to the many metaphors. Musically, it is very influenced by blues and country. After the first two verses, the drum beat kicks in, which in itself has an R&B sound.