Across The River Thames
The story behind the song
This song appears on the album The Captain & The Kid, an album that continues the storytelling partnership between Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin. It evokes a journey, perhaps one of reflection or remembrance, across a significant body of water. Playing it might feel like stepping into a narrative, with each note carrying the weight of a personal history or a moment of quiet contemplation.
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Across The River Thames
by Elton John
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