Levon ispiryan biography of albert
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Levon (song)
song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
"Levon" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John.
It was recorded on 27 February , and was released on John's album, Madman Across the Water.[2] Backing vocals are provided by Tony Burrows.[3]Paul Buckmaster wrote the orchestral arrangements and conducted the orchestra.
The song reached number 24 on the US Billboard Hot , and peaked at number six on the Canadian RPM singles chart.[4]
History
According to Gus Dudgeon, Taupin named the character in the song after the Band's co-founder, drummer and singer Levon Helm.
The Band were apparently John and Taupin's favourite group at the time. In , however, Taupin said that the song was unrelated to Helm.[5] According to fellow Band member Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm did not like the song, quoting him as saying "Englishmen shouldn't fuck with Americanisms".[6]
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