Dee Murray was a truly innovative force in the Elton John band. In this episode I look at what made him special, from the jigsaw puzzle of ideas that Dee and Elton threw around in the 3-piece band; taking in the almost-soul of Philadelphia Freedom; and beyond, into the 1980s. A biographical, loving, and detailed look at the work of the man that made the music we love even lovlier. And all of this without mentioning his incredible backing vocals once (ooops). Homemade bass transcriptions from YouTube are used throughout to highlight the parts – thank you so much to: Brian Wroten for Amoreena

Jonathan Elyashiv for Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Jason Reis for Danny Bailey

Cover Solutions for Grey Seal

Brian Wroten for Step Into Christmas

Greg Fairweather for Philadelphia Freedom

Jon Arana for I’m Still Standing Enormous thanks also to Brian for the interview.