Lovesick (Elton John song)
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"Lovesick" is a song by Elton John
with lyrics by Bernie Taupin
. It originally appeared as the B-side of his 1978 single, "Song for Guy
", but was included as a bonus track on the 1998 reissue of his 1978 album, A Single Man.
". It features strings, heavy percussion performed by Ray Cooper
and a bluesy guitar solo. It changes between 4/4 beat and a rather curious 5/4 beat.
-esque music. One line even reads:
"I can't explain why I'll never change
This sickness deep inside
I've been doctored down, I've had the nurse around
Ive heard too many lies"
...which is considered to be very dark and emotional. It was obviously written in the same period as the Blue Moves
album and the previous single's B-side, "I Cry at Night
" when Taupin was divorcing his first wife, Maxine.
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 originally appeared as the B-side of his 1978 single, "Song for Guy
Song for Guy
"Song for Guy" is a mainly instrumental piece of music by Elton John. It is the closing track of his 1978 album, A Single Man.-Musical structure:Elton said this in the sleeve notes of the 7" single:...
", but was included as a bonus track on the 1998 reissue of his 1978 album, A Single Man.
Musical structure
The song is uptempo, and reminiscent of another single from the sessions, "Part-Time LovePart-Time Love
"Part-Time Love" is a song written by Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It is the sixth track off his 1978 album, A Single Man. It is also the opening track of side two. It proved to be one of the most popular singles the couple wrote, along with 1982's "Blue Eyes". It was banned in the...
". It features strings, heavy percussion performed by Ray Cooper
Ray Cooper
Ray Cooper is an English musician. He is a session and road-tour percussionist, and occasional actor, who has worked with several musically diverse bands and artists including George Harrison, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, and Elton John. Cooper is commonly regarded by music fans, critics and fellow...
and a bluesy guitar solo. It changes between 4/4 beat and a rather curious 5/4 beat.
Lyrical meaning
The song tells about a man who is love sick, simply, and the lyric is rather sad compared to the discoDisco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
-esque music. One line even reads:
"I can't explain why I'll never change
This sickness deep inside
I've been doctored down, I've had the nurse around
Ive heard too many lies"
...which is considered to be very dark and emotional. It was obviously written in the same period as the Blue Moves
Blue Moves
Blue Moves is the eleventh studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1976. It was also his second double album , and his first album released by his own Rocket Records Ltd...
album and the previous single's B-side, "I Cry at Night
I Cry at Night
"I Cry at Night" is a song by Elton John with lyrics written by Bernie Taupin. It appeared as the B-side to his 1978 single, "Part-Time Love".-Musical structure:...
" when Taupin was divorcing his first wife, Maxine.