Well, I'm not exactly making good on my promise to review a record a day. Such is life. But I'll keep trying! As for Elton John's live album, appropriately titled "11/17/70," it is no doubt a keeper. I admit, I am not as keen on live albums in general as some, though I do appreciate most of the undisputed classics of the genre (i.e., The Who's Live at Leeds or Deep Purple's Made in Japan). So I found John's sparse lineup of piano, bass and drums to be more solid than outstanding. All that said, the three players are impressive (especially Dee Murray on bass) and this record is a reminder of a time not so long ago when Elton was not a musical has-been but a vibrant and sometimes thrilling performer.
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