I was fortunate to see Elton John perform at the American School in London's gymnasium when this was first released (mumble) years ago.  The songs stuck and the shear fun was infectious. I played the album back then ... over, and over, and over.  Whenever I hear it now it seems to still be an essential part of pop music.

Humorous:  My current nostalgia for this regards a album dripping in nostalgia.  And the warm regards for this also mirrors the album's usually warm regards for it's subjects.  Crocodile Rock as about music from 10-15 years before the record was recorded.  Teenage Idol is about the 2 year rise of T-Rex (another Brit band) to a top pop act with a very young audience.  Teacher is about ... schools days.  And so forth.
I was fortunate to see Elton John perform at the American School in London's gymnasium when this was first released (mumble) years ago. The songs stuck and the shear fun was infectious. I played the album back then... over, and over, and over. Whenever I hear it now it seems to still be an essential part of pop music. Humorous:  My current nostalgia for this regards a album dripping in nostalgia. And the warm regards for this also mirrors the album's usually warm regards for it's subjects. Crocodile Rock as about music from 10-15 years before the record was recorded. Teenage Idol is about the 2 year rise of T-Rex (another Brit band) to a top pop act with a very young audience. Teacher is about... schools days. And so forth.