Rock and roll music
"Simple Life" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, released in 1993 by Rocket and MCA as the final single from John`s 23rd studio album, The One (1992). The song was John`s 13th number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number three on Canada`s RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart and topped the RPM Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks. This song`s appearance in the US top 40 set a record, as John had achieved a top-40 hit for 24 consecutive years, breaking the old record of 23 years set by Elvis Presley in 1977.[1][2][3]
John regularly performed "Simple Life" at his concerts from 1992 to 1998.[4] He often paired the song with "The One".[4]
Leer másSingles chronology
Simple Life
Elton John
Label: Rocket MCA · · Productor: Chris Thomas
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Simple Life
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The Last Song (UK)
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The North (US)
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The One
Fecha Lanzamiento: 22 June 1992 · Fecha Grabación: March 1992 -Discográfica: MCA (US)Rocket (UK) · Estudio de Grabación: Studio Guillaume Tell (Paris, France) Townhouse Studios (London, England) AIR Studios (London, England)[1] · Productor: Chris Thomas
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The One
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Sweat It Out
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Runaway Train
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Whitewash County
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The North
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When a Woman Doesn`t Want You
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Emily
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On Dark Street
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Understanding Women
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The Last Song
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Fat Boys and Ugly Girls
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| Released | 1993 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Chris Thomas | |||
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Review
"Simple Life" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, released in 1993 by Rocket and MCA as the final single from John`s 23rd studio album, The One (1992). The song was John`s 13th number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number three on Canada`s RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart and topped the RPM Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks. This song`s appearance in the US top 40 set a record, as John had achieved a top-40 hit for 24 consecutive years, breaking the old record of 23 years set by Elvis Presley in 1977.[1][2][3]
John regularly performed "Simple Life" at his concerts from 1992 to 1998.[4] He often paired the song with "The One".[4]
Leer másCritical reception
Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented in their review of "Simple Life", "How does he manage it, to come up with a strong song time after time? The "Once Upon A Time"-like wailing harmonica almost cuts out your heart. All proceeds will go to various charities."[5]
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Simple Life" was directed by Australian film director Russell Mulcahy. It features Elton singing from inside a cube in the middle of a stadium, which slowly rotates and shows people dancing around the cube.[6]
Formats and pressings
The single version of "Simple Life" has a faster tempo, more defined drumbeat, more harmonica, less synthesised bass, and over ninety seconds shorter. It also omits the chorus after the second verse.
- UK 7-inch single
- "Simple Life" (edit)
- "The Last Song"
- US 7-inch and cassette single
- "Simple Life" (hot mix) – 4:59
- "The North" – 5:14
Charts
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | 1993 |
| MCA | |
| United Kingdom | 10 May 1993 |
| Rocket | [20] |
"Simple Life" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, released in 1993 by Rocket and MCA as the final single from John`s 23rd studio album, The One (1992). The song was John`s 13th number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number three on Canada`s RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart and topped the RPM Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks. This song`s appearance in the US top 40 set a record, as John had achieved a top-40 hit for 24 consecutive years, breaking the old record of 23 years set by Elvis Presley in 1977.[1][2][3]
John regularly performed "Simple Life" at his concerts from 1992 to 1998.[4] He often paired the song with "The One".[4]
Critical reception
Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented in their review of "Simple Life", "How does he manage it, to come up with a strong song time after time? The "Once Upon A Time"-like wailing harmonica almost cuts out your heart. All proceeds will go to various charities."[5]
Music video
The accompanying music video for "Simple Life" was directed by Australian film director Russell Mulcahy. It features Elton singing from inside a cube in the middle of a stadium, which slowly rotates and shows people dancing around the cube.[6]
Formats and pressings
The single version of "Simple Life" has a faster tempo, more defined drumbeat, more harmonica, less synthesised bass, and over ninety seconds shorter. It also omits the chorus after the second verse.
- UK 7-inch single
- "Simple Life" (edit)
- "The Last Song"
- US 7-inch and cassette single
- "Simple Life" (hot mix) – 4:59
- "The North" – 5:14
Charts
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | 1993 |
| MCA | |
| United Kingdom | 10 May 1993 |
| Rocket | [20] |