Rock and roll music
1982 single by Elton John
"Ball & Chain" is a song by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It is the third track on his 1982 album Jump Up! and was released as a single in the United States in September that year. It features Pete Townshend of The Who on acoustic guitar. Osborne added some French words into the song.
In 1983, Country music artist Earl Thomas Conley covered the song on his third album "Don`t Make It Easy For Me".
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Ball and Chain
Elton John
Label: Geffen (US)Rocket (UK) · · Productor: Chris Thomas
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Ball and Chain
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1982 /09
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Where Have All the Good Times Gone
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1982 /09
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0:00 |
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Album
Jump Up!
Fecha Lanzamiento: 9 April 1982 · Fecha Grabación: October 1981 -Discográfica: Geffen (US), Rocket (UK) · Estudio de Grabación: AIR, Salem, Montserrat; Pathé Marconi, Paris · Productor: Chris Thomas
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Dear John
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1982 /03 Side one
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3:31 |
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Spiteful Child
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w: John · Bernie Taupin •
1982 /03 Side one
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4:15 |
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Ball & Chain
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w: John · Osborne •
1982 /04 /09 Side one
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Legal Boys
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w: John · Tim Rice •
1982 /04 /09 Side one
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I Am Your Robot
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w: John · Taupin •
1982 /04 /09 Side one
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Blue Eyes
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Elton John •
w: John · Osborne •
1982 /04 /09 Side one
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3:29 |
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Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)
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w: John · Taupin •
1982 /04 /09 Side two
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Princess
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w: John · Osborne •
1982 /04 /09 Side two
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4:56 |
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Where Have All the Good Times Gone?
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w: John · Taupin •
1982 /04 /09 Side two
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All Quiet on the Western Front
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w: John · Taupin •
1982 /04 /09 Side two
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0:00 |
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Album
| "Ball & Chain" | ||||
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| Single by Elton John | ||||
| from the album Jump Up! | ||||
| B-side | "Where Have All the Good Times Gone" (alternate version) | |||
| Released | September 1982 | |||
| Recorded | September–October 1981 | |||
| Genre | Rock, acoustic pop | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Geffen (US) Rocket (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Elton John, Gary Osborne | |||
| Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |||
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Review
1982 single by Elton John
"Ball & Chain" is a song by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It is the third track on his 1982 album Jump Up! and was released as a single in the United States in September that year. It features Pete Townshend of The Who on acoustic guitar. Osborne added some French words into the song.
In 1983, Country music artist Earl Thomas Conley covered the song on his third album "Don`t Make It Easy For Me".
Leer másIn 1985, Country music artist Kathy Mattea covered the song on her second album From My Heart.
Musical structure
The song opens with Townshend`s percussive guitar playing, and subtle piano from Elton. The song then builds to a climactic finish, placing the final verse one octave higher.
Release
It was released in the US in September 1982 without charting and was performed by John during the 1982 leg of his Jump Up Tour.[1]
Billboard called it "plain good fun, with a buoyant rhythm guitar and crisp production."[2]
Music video
A promotional video was made for this song featuring John singing the song without playing piano with his classic band performing in a white background.[3]
Charts
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 14 |
Personnel
- Elton John – vocals, acoustic piano
- James Newton Howard – synthesizers
- Pete Townshend – acoustic guitar
- Richie Zito – electric guitar
- Dee Murray – bass
- Jeff Porcaro – drums
- Steve Holly – tambourine
1982 single by Elton John
"Ball & Chain" is a song by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It is the third track on his 1982 album Jump Up! and was released as a single in the United States in September that year. It features Pete Townshend of The Who on acoustic guitar. Osborne added some French words into the song.
In 1983, Country music artist Earl Thomas Conley covered the song on his third album "Don`t Make It Easy For Me".
In 1985, Country music artist Kathy Mattea covered the song on her second album From My Heart.
Musical structure
The song opens with Townshend`s percussive guitar playing, and subtle piano from Elton. The song then builds to a climactic finish, placing the final verse one octave higher.
Release
It was released in the US in September 1982 without charting and was performed by John during the 1982 leg of his Jump Up Tour.[1]
Billboard called it "plain good fun, with a buoyant rhythm guitar and crisp production."[2]
Music video
A promotional video was made for this song featuring John singing the song without playing piano with his classic band performing in a white background.[3]
Charts
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] | 14 |
Personnel
- Elton John – vocals, acoustic piano
- James Newton Howard – synthesizers
- Pete Townshend – acoustic guitar
- Richie Zito – electric guitar
- Dee Murray – bass
- Jeff Porcaro – drums
- Steve Holly – tambourine