October 5, 1973 –
The seventh studio album by Elton John, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, (a double LP,) was release on this date.
Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to this and most of Elton’s other songs. He often seems to write about Elton, but this one appears to be about himself. The lyrics are about giving up a life of opulence for one of simplicity in a rural setting. Elton has enjoyed a very extravagant lifestyle, while Taupin prefers to keep it low key.
The Haus of Dcaligari 