MUSIC OF THE WEEK – BORDER SONG
“Border Song,” composed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin and released in 1970 on the album Elton John, stands as one of the earliest pieces in which the duo reached a deeper emotional and spiritual dimension. The song was written during a period of artistic transition, when both were searching for a musical identity that would combine European pop sensibilities with strong influences from American gospel and soul. This unusual mixture, especially for a British composer of the early 1970s, would become one of the signatures of Elton John’s classic era.
Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics based on feelings of isolation, social tension, and a desire for inner peace. The words do not form a literal narrative; instead, they reflect emotional states, using spiritual imagery such as the recurring “Holy Moses” to express frustration and a plea for understanding.
Paul Buckmaster’s orchestral arrangement was essential in elevating the track, giving it a grand and solemn atmosphere.
Below is the complete list of performers who recorded or performed versions of the song:
Aretha Franklin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBfQeVsceeo
Eric Clapton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLaaCZbMVb8
José Feliciano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldn0WDuXV8M
Sophie B. Hawkins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI63IQKXRJc
Tommy Körberg (Swedish version “Sol på jorden”)
https://youtu.be/7tnB23ITMts
Shawn Mullins
https://youtu.be/3m-URlyA4hM
The 5th Dimension / Billy Davis Jr.
https://youtu.be/sh2XWtBSE5M
The Chanter Sisters
Bette Sussman
https://youtu.be/mm-brEFtmHY
The Mike Batt Orchestra
https://youtu.be/y1Zefk4HmtA
Dorothy Morrison
https://youtu.be/YloGitaucNM
Jim Hassell & The First Edition
https://youtu.be/RzFquwT9KwA
Ted Howe (jazz version)
https://youtu.be/_LuOBXKyu0M
Mia Martini (Italian version “Io, straniera”)
https://youtu.be/yIgDRTypn4o
Hazel Fernandes
https://youtu.be/L9RbT4yZct4
Kaz Hawkins
https://youtu.be/XMAu1LjOrCs
Melissa Ungar
https://youtu.be/GUX9M7duaO0
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