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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1987 - June: Elton John ”Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra”
Description: The mid-80's were a tough time for Elton John. The singer and pianist who had been a stellar success in the 70's was deep in the clutches of drug addiction, and struggling to perform due to throat issues. His studio album, "Leather Jackets" had failed to produce a single to reach the top 40. It seemed that he was finding more controversy in the British tabloids than he was success in the music industry.
In the midst of this, however, he produced a stellar live album. Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was John's twenty-eighth offi...