This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
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"This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" is a 2001 song performed by Elton John
. The song was written by Elton John
and Bernie Taupin
. In the video, a younger John is played by Justin Timberlake
dressed in outfits typical of John in the 1970s. The song's lyrics detail John's coming to terms with getting older, and his admission that he has 'put one over' on his fans because he was unable to feel the music he was giving to them. Paul Reubens
of Pee-Wee Herman fame appears as John Reid
, Elton John's manager of 25 years. It appears on the album Songs from the West Coast
.
An alternative interpretation implies Elton learning to deal with the stresses and rigors of living in fame without the use of drugs, as opposed to his earlier career. Near the end of the music video, he is seen opening a door which reveals an implied orgy, white snow flying through the air, and a person in a rabbit suit (all a metaphor for cocaine use). Elton closes the door, and proceeds on to perform a song.
Gary Barlow
provided backing vocals for the track. The arrangement was simple, a throwback to Elton's early piano-bass-drums combination prior to the arrival of Davey Johnstone. On the track, Elton plays piano, Paul Bushnell provides bass and backing vocals, and Matt Chamberlain plays drums.
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
. The song was written by Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
and 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...
. In the video, a younger John is played by Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez...
dressed in outfits typical of John in the 1970s. The song's lyrics detail John's coming to terms with getting older, and his admission that he has 'put one over' on his fans because he was unable to feel the music he was giving to them. Paul Reubens
Paul Reubens
Paul Reubens is an American actor, writer, film producer, and comedian, best known for his character Pee-wee Herman. Reubens joined the Los Angeles troupe The Groundlings in the 1970s and started his career as an improvisational comedian and stage actor...
of Pee-Wee Herman fame appears as John Reid
John Reid (music)
John Reid is a Scottish manager and music industry figure, currently living and working in Australia.Between 1975 and 1978, Reid was the manager of British rock group Queen and Kevin Ayers...
, Elton John's manager of 25 years. It appears on the album Songs from the West Coast
Songs from the West Coast
Songs from the West Coast is the twenty-seventh studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released worldwide on 1 October 2001. Many critics have said that this album brought John back to his piano-based musical roots. He once again collaborated with long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin....
.
An alternative interpretation implies Elton learning to deal with the stresses and rigors of living in fame without the use of drugs, as opposed to his earlier career. Near the end of the music video, he is seen opening a door which reveals an implied orgy, white snow flying through the air, and a person in a rabbit suit (all a metaphor for cocaine use). Elton closes the door, and proceeds on to perform a song.
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow is an English singer-songwriter, pianist and record producer. He is frontman and lead vocalist of pop group Take That and is currently the head judge on the eighth series of The X Factor. Barlow is one of Britain's most successful songwriters...
provided backing vocals for the track. The arrangement was simple, a throwback to Elton's early piano-bass-drums combination prior to the arrival of Davey Johnstone. On the track, Elton plays piano, Paul Bushnell provides bass and backing vocals, and Matt Chamberlain plays drums.
UK CD Single #1
- "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" - 4:39
- "Did Anybody Sleep With Joan of Arc" - 4:18
- "I Want Love (Live)" - 4:34
UK CD Single #2
- "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" - 4:39
- "American Triangle (Live)" - 4:35
- "Philadelphia Freedom (Live)" - 5:08