This is the story of Elton's personal redemption, through the prism of the song 'Passengers', the UK top 5 hit single with the unique songwriting credit - Elton, Bernie, Davey and South African musician Phineas Mkhize.
This episode follows Elton from the lows of being placed on the UN's cultural blacklist in 1983, for playing at Sun City, to the highs of being recognised as Harvard's 'Man of the Year' for his charity work, particularly in Africa, in 2017.
At the heart of the episode is an email interview with Phineas' son Bennett. His story helps us to connect Elton - the megastar who wanted to make a statement about apartheid - with Phineas - the maskandi musician who hated politics.
Episode 42 - Jewel Box Companion 1: Bernie's Letter
Episode 41 - Old Friends
Episode 40 - Tumbleweed Connection at 50 (part 2) with John Higgins and Peter Thomas
Episode 39 - Tumbleweed Connection at 50 with John Higgins and Peter Thomas
Episode 38 - Tumbleweed Connection Covered
Episode 37 - 'Elton John' at 50 (Part 2) with John Higgins and Skaila Kanga
Episode 36 - Jewel Box Joy
Episode 35 - 'Elton John' at 50 with John Higgins
Episode 34 - Fantasy Residency and More Songs They Gave Away
Episode 33 - Anett Murray Interview
Episode 32 - Mysteries of Elton
Episode 31 - Empty Sky at 50
Episode 30 - Listening Session with Peter Thomas
Episode 29 - Top of the Charts with a ROCKET, ft. The Lambrettas
Episode 28 - Alternate Versions, Mixes and Edits
Episode 26 - Rare Masters Vol. 2 (Part 2)
Episode 25 - Rare Masters Vol. 2 (Part 1)
Episode 24 - David Larkham Interview
Episode 23 - Bernie's Auction - What We've Learned
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