I’m not saying that all music must be specifically Christian music, or even religious in a general sense. When we’re in a right relationship with Him, we can enjoy and rejoice in the positive aspects of this gift. You see, I believe that God gave us the gift of music. I believe this to be nothing less than a misuse of a blessing bestowed upon us by God. Music is also a language of culture, and today the music of our culture far too often focuses on despair, pain, and cynicism when it could be offering hope, promoting optimism, praising virtue, and celebrating life.
I don’t really know why, but music is like a drug to teenagers.
Why, then, am I writing this book? The answer is that I’m the father of three children, one of whom is a teenager, and I’m aware from personal experience of the influence that music wields upon young people. I have no desire to exploit my connection to these famous musicians, especially my close association with Elton John, an association that began in friendship and, I hope, remains grounded in friendship today. Today, as a Christian minister, I can honestly say that the glamour of those days and the celebrity of those names mean absolutely nothing to me. INTRODUCTIONįROM THE 1960S TO THE 1980S, I played and recorded with some of the top names in rock & roll – Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Hall & Oates, and, most notably, Elton John. Williford for seeing the possibilities of this book getting out when it seemed that all the doors had closed. I cannot fail to acknowledge my debt of gratitude to Chester and Roz Thompson for a conversation over an African stew that led to a transformed life.įinally, thanks to Vision Publishing’s Stanley O. Thanks to the following for reviewing the manuscript and making helpful suggestions for improvement: Jim McKay, John Phillips, Andrew Lauder, Rene Berryhill, Robert Cargill, and Darren Nathen. (To subscribe to The 22nd Row, go to The web address for Wrap It Up is ) Berryhill.Īssistance in researching several questions was generously volunteered by Jim McKay, moderator of The 22nd Row, the premiere Internet discussion group for Elton John fans, and Alan McCormick, owner and operator of the Elton John direct mail service, Wrap It Up.
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My series of interviews with John Higgins, along with my subsequent appearance at the magazine’s 1996 Elton Expo, led to the writing and publication of this book by introducing me to my co-author, East End Lights writer Dale A. Thanks to Tom Stanton, founder and editor (until 2001) of the excellent East End Lights magazine, a publication for Elton John fans that always surpasses the status of mere fanzine. The sudden loss of Gus and his wife, Sheila, in an automobile accident during the writing of this book was a poignant reminder of the temporary nature of life in this realm. I also hold fond remembrances of producer extraordinaire, Gus Dudgeon, who filled in many blanks on the technical side of our music that I never would have known otherwise. Between the two of us, I think we recovered most of our memories! Much appreciation to my old friend and band mate Roger Pope for submitting himself to extensive interviews in an attempt to help me remember those hazy days of the past.
Thanks to my wife, Lydia, and to my daughters, Lucy, Melissa, and Stephanie, for the endless supply of love, friendship, and support. TABLE OF CONTENTSįIRST OF ALL, I THANK MY LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST for coming to my rescue in 1982, and giving me a life I could not have achieved on my own. Contents and/or cover may not be reproduced in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, without the express written consent of the publisher. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.Ĭarson, California book is available in print at most online retailers.Īll rights reserved under International Copyright Law. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to and purchase your own copy. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. Published by Vision Publishing at Smashwords The book draws you in and never lets you go… Absolutely inspiring! Amen, Caleb. A VOICE LOUDER THAN ROCK & ROLL By Caleb Quaye with Dale A.
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