Amoreena
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"Amoreena" is a song written by singer/songwriter Elton John
and lyricist Bernie Taupin
, and is the eighth track on John's 1970
Tumbleweed Connection
album. A live version is also available on the 1995 reissue of the 11-17-70 album. The song accompanied the opening credits of the 1975 film Dog Day Afternoon
, one of only two songs heard throughout the film. "Amoreena" is also the name of John's god-daughter.
"Amoreena", which appears to be about a young man yearning for his distant loved one, employs the same country
-inspired rock
sound which characterizes much of the Tumbleweed Connection album. John's piano riffs and chords are prominent throughout the mix, especially in the song's introduction, described by Rolling Stone
magazine as "just great."
The recording of this song heard on Tumbleweed Connection is significant in that John is accompanied for the first time by bass player Dee Murray
and drummer Nigel Olsson
, who would form the core of his rhythm section
until their departure in 1975.
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
and lyricist Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin is an English lyricist, poet, and singer, best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John, writing the lyrics for the majority of the star's songs, making his lyrics some of the best known in pop-rock's history.In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement in...
, and is the eighth track on John's 1970
1970 in music
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Tumbleweed Connection
Tumbleweed Connection
Tumbleweed Connection is the third album by English international recording artist Elton John. It is a concept album based on the Country and Western/Americana themes. All songs are written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John with the exception of "Love Song" by Lesley Duncan. It was recorded at...
album. A live version is also available on the 1995 reissue of the 11-17-70 album. The song accompanied the opening credits of the 1975 film Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Frank Pierson, and produced by Martin Bregman. The film stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon, Penny Allen, James Broderick, and Carol Kane. The title refers to the "dog days of summer".The film was...
, one of only two songs heard throughout the film. "Amoreena" is also the name of John's god-daughter.
"Amoreena", which appears to be about a young man yearning for his distant loved one, employs the same country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
-inspired rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
sound which characterizes much of the Tumbleweed Connection album. John's piano riffs and chords are prominent throughout the mix, especially in the song's introduction, described by Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
magazine as "just great."
The recording of this song heard on Tumbleweed Connection is significant in that John is accompanied for the first time by bass player Dee Murray
Dee Murray
Dee Murray was an English bassist, best known as a member of Elton John's original rock band.-Biography:Murray was born David Murray Oates in Southgate, London in 1946...
and drummer Nigel Olsson
Nigel Olsson
Nigel Olsson is an English rock drummer, who is best known for his work with Elton John. Olsson helped establish the Elton John sound as one of the first members of John's band, on drums, percussion and backing vocals. When not working with Elton, Olsson has taken up the role of a session musician...
, who would form the core of his rhythm section
Rhythm section
A rhythm section is a collection of musicians who make up a section of instruments which provides the accompaniment section of the music, giving the music its rhythmic texture and pulse, also serving as a rhythmic reference for the rest of the band...
until their departure in 1975.