Rock and roll music
1980 single by Elton John
"Dear God" is a song by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It`s the sixth track on his 1980 album, 21 at 33. It is the shortest track on the album, and when released as a single, it failed to break any major charts. It did, however, reach No. 82 on the Australian singles chart.[1]
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Dear God
Elton John
Discográfica: Rocket · · Productor: Elton John , Clive Franks
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Dear God
Elton John •
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1980 /11 /14
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Tactics
Elton John •
1980 /11 /14
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0:00 |
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Album
21 at 33
Fecha Lanzamiento: 23 Mayo 1980 · Fecha Grabación: Marzo 1980 -Discográfica: MCARocket · Estudio de Grabación: Super Bear (Nice); Rumbo (Los Angeles)[a]; Sunset Sound (Los Angeles)[b] · Productor: Elton John , Clive Franks
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Chasing the Crown
Elton John •
w: Elton John · Bernie Taupin •
1980 /04 Side one
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5:36 |
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2
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Little Jeannie
Elton John •
w: John · Gary Osborne •
1980 /05 /23 Side one
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0:00 |
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3
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Sartorial Eloquence
Elton John •
w: John · Tom Robinson •
1980 /05 /23 Side one
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0:00 |
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4
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Two Rooms at the End of the World
Elton John •
w: John · Taupin •
1980 /05 /23 Side one
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5:37 |
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White Lady White Powder
Elton John •
w: John · Taupin •
1980 /05 /23 Side two
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4:35 |
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Dear God
Elton John •
w: John · Osborne •
1980 /05 /23 Side two
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0:00 |
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3
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Never Gonna Fall in Love Again
Elton John •
w: John · Robinson •
1980 /05 /23 Side two
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4:07 |
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Take Me Back
Elton John •
w: John · Osborne •
1980 /05 /23 Side two
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3:52 |
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Give Me the Love
Elton John •
w: John · Judie Tzuke •
1980 /05 /23 Side two
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5:19 |
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Album
| "Dear God" | ||||
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| Single by Elton John | ||||
| from the album 21 at 33 | ||||
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| Released | 14 November 1980 | |||
| Recorded | August 1979 | |||
| Genre | Christian rock | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Rocket | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Elton John, Gary Osborne | |||
| Producer(s) | Elton John, Clive Franks | |||
| Elton John singles chronology | ||||
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Review
1980 single by Elton John
"Dear God" is a song by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It`s the sixth track on his 1980 album, 21 at 33. It is the shortest track on the album, and when released as a single, it failed to break any major charts. It did, however, reach No. 82 on the Australian singles chart.[1]
Leer másIt was originally intended to be released with only the one B-side, "Tactics",[2] but the actual release came as a double-disc set, with the other disc being "Steal Away Child" and "Love So Cold". Two tracks were later used as b-sides for the Too Low for Zero and Breaking Hearts albums, and did not surface on a CD until the release of the 2020 box set Jewel Box where all three B-side tracks were included.
Charts
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 82 |
Personnel
- Elton John – lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic piano, overdubbed piano
- James Newton Howard – Fender Rhodes
- David Paich – organ
- Steve Lukather – electric guitars
- Reggie McBride – bass
- Alvin Taylor – drums
- Clive Franks – tambourine
- Venette Gloud – backing vocals
- Stephanie Spruill – backing vocals
- Carmen Twillie – backing vocals
Choir
- Curt Becher
- Joe Chemay
- Bruce Johnston (also arrangements)
- Jon Joyce
- Peter Noone
- Toni Tennille
1980 single by Elton John
"Dear God" is a song by English musician Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It`s the sixth track on his 1980 album, 21 at 33. It is the shortest track on the album, and when released as a single, it failed to break any major charts. It did, however, reach No. 82 on the Australian singles chart.[1]
It was originally intended to be released with only the one B-side, "Tactics",[2] but the actual release came as a double-disc set, with the other disc being "Steal Away Child" and "Love So Cold". Two tracks were later used as b-sides for the Too Low for Zero and Breaking Hearts albums, and did not surface on a CD until the release of the 2020 box set Jewel Box where all three B-side tracks were included.
Charts
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 82 |
Personnel
- Elton John – lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic piano, overdubbed piano
- James Newton Howard – Fender Rhodes
- David Paich – organ
- Steve Lukather – electric guitars
- Reggie McBride – bass
- Alvin Taylor – drums
- Clive Franks – tambourine
- Venette Gloud – backing vocals
- Stephanie Spruill – backing vocals
- Carmen Twillie – backing vocals
Choir
- Curt Becher
- Joe Chemay
- Bruce Johnston (also arrangements)
- Jon Joyce
- Peter Noone
- Toni Tennille