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    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




    Eric Clapton



    José Feliciano


    Sophie B. Hawkins


    Tommy Körberg (Swedish version “Sol på jorden”)


    Shawn Mullins


    The 5th Dimension / Billy Davis Jr.



    The Chanter Sisters


    Bette Sussman


    The Mike Batt Orchestra


    Dorothy Morrison


    Jim Hassell & The First Edition


    Ted Howe (jazz version)


    Mia Martini (Italian version “Io, straniera”)


    Hazel Fernandes


    Kaz Hawkins


    Melissa Ungar









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