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Wednesday, November 7, 1973
University Daily Kansan
Put-On Rock Style Is Successful
By BILL WEBER
Kansan Reviewer
"Can I put you on? Tell me that I love you. Sing a salsa song? Can I put you on?"
So goes the story of Elton John in the words of his lyricist, Bernie Taupin. The lines also describe the basis of "Goochy Dog" Road. John's new and first double album.
The selected lyrics by Taupin describe John's continued success. He continues
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been a put-on to sell his own brand of com-
mercial art, and he's been as
alike to Alasket-Skeff.
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is a musical put-on of commercial success in fine John tradition. Don't let the title be missed as Mr. Holmes leaves his Hollywood world of Oz.
Most performers find it hard to hold on to their original musical ideas and aspirations once they have been awarded the rock star title. The decadence of stardom has left many of many talents. In John's case, the glitter of rocky glory glorifies his existing talents.
As a matter of fact, the song "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is the most out of context of the 18 songs on the album. Lyrics such as "You can't plant me in your penthouse, I'm going back to the plough' make this song so sad and bitter. However, few farmers prance around with $10,000 sunglasses and 12-inch heels on their boots.
The rest of the material on the album falls more appropriately into John's style of hoky-kot types. "Jamaica Jerk Off" is a good example. Visions of John drag dancing in Puerto Rico to sell pineapple juice emanate from the music.
the sex role of the contemporary female is the subject of many of the new songs. There's the female rock singer in the slow-paced "Benne and the Jets." There's the "Sweet Painted Lady" preface to the song, and there's Paris and the hard, rocked death of a young lesbian in "All the Girls Love Alice." There's even a ballad for Marien Monroe.
The strength of the music on the album
As a result of this stability, John and the band are getting more courageous with their musical put-on. "Funeral for a Friend" is their attempt at the electronic excitement of Rick Wakeman. The ballad is written to the moog work of David Henshelt.
All in all, the album presents John un-
changed and maybe a little more sure of his
touch.
lies behind the creation of a stable Elton John band. Davey Johnston, guitarist, is establishing a place for himself in the music as familiar and as essential as John's play, "The Lion King." Nigel Olsen's drumming, the four-man band—including the bass of Dee Murray—has learned over the past two years to work well, which makes the music more stable.
FRESHMEN
3) Publicity
2) Social
The Freshman Class Officers will be interviewing concerned students who are interested in the following committees:
1) Class Card Discounts
4) Speakers
Interviews will be held Thursday, Nov. 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Regionalist Room of the Union.
5) Finance
"We're trying to do something with the freshman class . . . we invite you to do the same."
6) Concerned Students
THE LAST OF SHIELA is a terrifying movie about the crimes of murderer by a group of people who jet-set around the world. (Lionsgate)
THE ICEMAN COMPANY-The second theatrical company of The ICEMAN Company, it is primarily the book by Koehring O'Mallan, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and four Pulitzer Prizes. Cast includes David Carnegie, William Gould, Dilhmel Dilliman and Jeff Bridges. No. 12 and 13, Beverly Hills. (Ames)
THE ILLUSTRATED STATENMAN - Ray Braybridge's story. Star Kids Bed and Cluure Bloom, shown with The Illustrated Statenman.
HOSPITAL - Stargare George C. Scott. Will be shown with 'Let and Let Dee' - 'Muse Drive In.' with the band.
*c = CLOUNGE. Friendship Pavilion, director of the movie
“Therapy,” 12 p.m., 10 a.m., 8 p.m., 6 p.m.
Friday, 3, 6, 7, and 9 p.m., Saturday,
8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12 p.m.
--at
LAST TANGO IN PARIS... Last Tango! is one of the most famous ballads in a sexual relationship. Star Marina Brantolove, who stars in "The Voice," performs it.
Discover
trotters
The Shoe That Fits the Mood of Autumn.
Them
AMERICAN GIFTPEACE In 1962 the movie the movies in movie
AMERICAN GIFTPEACE was released. It is about a woman who
won against a tough boy and wins. The film also shows that women
won against a tough boy and wins. The film also shows that women
won against a tough boy and wins. The film also shows that women
A Deep, Brown Leather Shade.
THE LOST WORLD - DIRECTED by Wallace Berry. Special
TIE OF WITILs O'WEN who also did the special effect
shows in "The Martian." (Cinerama)
MOVIES
Hon Kellet Jr. 3:00 p.m. New York, NY
John Kelley 4:00 p.m. Boston, MA
in the traditional sense, from Spain, directed by Luis López. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Hartmann & Associates
842-4650
2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Woodford
1:30 p.m. today, Woodford and Earle
on Strombaum, Directed by Billy Wiley. 7:30 p.
mon, Strombaum.
Year after year, semester after semester,the CollegeMaster' from Fidelity Union Life has been the most accepted, most popular plan on campuses all over America.
apparent to the world in the movies about the de-male-
tic and the feminine, not on YOUR LIFE. Black, in the traditional
not on YOUR LIFE. Black, in the traditional
it was the time of makin' out and cruisin', going steady and playing it cool. It was the time of your life, the time of American Graffiti.
Diversions
Call the Fidelity Union CollegeMaster Field Associate in your area:
Wednesday and Thursday, Hillcrest I.
Find out why.
7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 2004
7:00 p.m. Nov. 18, 2005
MASH: Estimate of the popular female comedy about a medical doctor.
10:00 a.m. Oct. 19, 2006
CAFALAFI COOPOLA CO. Production
UNIVERSAL INSTITUTE HIGH-COOLED
PG
STARTS FRIDAY
YOUNG WINSTON—Bachelor of of fairly good historical
WINTON—Higher of degrees of winton Churchill
Hillcrest
Show Times: Evenings at 7:30 & 9:40
Matinees Saturday-Sunday at 2:15
ENDSTHURSDAY
Anne Bancroft Simon Ward
"YOUNG WINSTON"
Fiction could never be as exciting a
this true story
— Evenings at 8:00—
Limited Return Engagement
Eve, at 7:30 and 9:40
Sat.Sun.Mat.2:30
"M.A.S.H."
R
A CLASSIC FOR ALL TIMES
"THE LAST OF SHEILA"
Eve,at 7:15 & 9:25
Mai, Sat, at 7:00 & 9:00
UNIVERSITY SINGERS-Corvet by a freshman
from the director; 8 p.m. Friday,
swarthout Reelctch 10
FACULTY RECITAL SERIES - Faculty members Maria Kirchbrot, Kim and Kemeth Smith, bsa; with Mary Barkley, Paula, another faculty member Richard Agieletti, paulia, also accompanied. p. 4. November. Washout Sacramento Court.
THE Hillcrest CENTER
WILDCAT SHOPPING CENTER A RID AND HOME
Last Tango in Paris
7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Woodruff.
was presented for the first time October 14, 1972; that date should become a landmark in movie history. A film that has made the strongest impression on me in almost twenty years of reviewing." —Pauline Kael, New Yorker
MASH-Release of the popular comedy about a circus
THE MIRACLE WORKER-Dakie Dahl's tale about a circus
worker.
MUSIC
"Last Tango in Paris is a genuine masterpiece of staggering proportions."
Edward Behr, Newsweek
**ORGANIZATION:** GROVESTHRA *The orchestra and
will play selection to the ballet* Debussy. 3:00 p.m. 10, University Theater
RATED X—NO ONE UNDER 18 CAN BE ADMITTED—I.D. REQUIRED
EVENINGS AT 7:30 & 10:00
SAT. & SUN. MATINEE AT 2:00
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS SKI TRIP
Jan. 5-12, 1974
$149 $
TRIP INCLUDES
The Rockies Condominiums offers fully equipped kitchens, wood burning fireplaces, two baths per unit, 6 bedrooms and a kitchenette.
- 6 days lift tickets on all slopes.
- Round-trip transportation by charter bus.
- Full use of the facilities at the Steambank Village Inn.
The inn features a sauna, bar, restaurants and full
OPTIONAL ITEMS: $22.00
K.U. SKI CLUB MEMBERS
sk rental for the entire trip includes fiberglass skis, boots, and poles (damage waver included).
For KU Ski Club members, the initial $25.00 deposit may be paid on Monday, November 5th at the SUA office. On November 7th, the trip will be open to the entire student body and faculty. You have an advantage to use your membership in the club.
Trip limited to 46 persons Make plans early.
For more info., call
SUA Office in Union. #
864-3477.
Payment Deadlines: Nov. 14,
$25.00 deposit. Nov. 30, Balance.
"You won't want to miss the KANSAS vs. OKLAHOMA game Nov. 17 in Norman."
FOOTBALL FANS
Cha yester menda Admin the O
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That's why we arranged for you:
★ Roundtrip transportation via motorcoach
★ Reserved seat tickets in the K.U. section
★ Continental breakfast of a fresh roll or doughnut and either milk or orange juice
★ Ice and mix on board the motorcoach
Dyl group solidi be prost
★ A Maupintour Tour Escort to accompany you roundtrip
PER PERSON
- Limited Space Available/ First-Come Basis
HURRY!! Limited Space Availible/First-Come Basis
TELEPHONE 843-1211
4 Locations:
900 Massachusetts
Kansas Union
Hillcrest Hill Center