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Newdrivehome Blog # 47

(Elton John – Tiny Dancer)

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First and most importantly…I love Cameron Crowe and every film he’s written/directed throughout his career; and although I’ve loved this Elton John song since I was a kid, I feel Crowe’s film “Almost Famous” cemented as a perfect mood song for me.

If you haven’t seen this film…there’s a scene towards the end of the second act that really changed the entire mood of the movie. After the singer “rockstar” quits the band and parties at a random midwest house, the band bus picks him up and although everyone on board is clearly upset and unsure, this song plays and everyone on the bus sings along.

You need to see the scene if you haven’t but the way this sing along with the entire bus changes the vibe has always moved me. It reminds me of my love of music and how much music means to me. It’s almost spiritual how music can move me, change my mood, and help me get through life every day. I’ll never complain about that part of me.

I’m sure you’ve heard this song prior to reading this…but read this blog and take a few minutes to listen and absorb the perfection of Elton John’s songwriting in this song…it’s a classic and always will be.