Boston
“More Than a Feeling”
vs. Elton John "Screw You (Young Man's Blues)"
Originally titled “The Rockman and the Rocketman”
From the Riffs archive First aired Jul 17, 2019. The show was music-first back then — it has grown into a conversation about everything else since.
This epic episode is comprised of two music icons… Boston and Elton John! Joe & Toby explore the sounds of “More Than A Feeling” and the original sample taken from Elton’s 1973 hit song. What we geek out over in this episode: Everything Elton John (a.k.a. Reg), bandmates Elton Dean and Long John Baldry (1966 Bluesology), Dr. Robotnik, lyricist Bernie Taupin, Tom Scholz & iconic band Boston, Polaroids & Hey Ya!, Mixolydian mode, and Samantha vs. Amanda.
Like this one? Joe and Toby speak at events — the same conversation, on a stage.