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Always my favourite track (other than Idol on Blue Moves!); a friend met Elton at a corporate meet and greet and asked if he could do Ticking that evening; Elton said, "No, it would be too long to suddenly pop it in to the set and not well known enough to hold the audience; but I appreciate your appreciation of it".

One of my favorite Elton songs, tremendously underrated, not sure how many even know it, from the Caribou album. Just great

♫ Oh you danced in death like a marionette on the vengeance of the law ♫ Absolute genius from Bernie Taupin, without whom there would be no Elton John, as mentioned by EJ himself in many interviews.

One of MY Very Favorite Elton/Bernie songs. Most folks never even heard of it. What a shame...

"An extremely quiet child" they called you in your school report "He's always taken interest in the subjects that he's taught" So what was it that brought the squad car screaming up your drive To notify your parents of the manner in which you died At St. Patrick's every Sunday, Father Fletcher heard your sins "Oh, he's unconcerned with competition he never cares to win" But blood stained a young hand that never held a gun And his parents never thought of him as their troubled son "Now you'll never get to Heaven" Mama said Remember Mama said Ticking, ticking "Grow up straight and true blue Run along to bed" Hear it, hear it, ticking, ticking They had you holed up in a downtown bar screaming for a priest Some gook said "His brain's just snapped" then someone called the police You'd knifed a Negro waiter who had tried to calm you down Oh you'd pulled a gun and told them all to lay still on the ground Promising to hurt no one, providing they were still A young man tried to make a break, with tear-filled eyes you killed That gun butt felt so smooth and warm cradled in your palm Oh your childhood cried out in your head "they mean to do you harm" "Don't ever ride on the devil's knee" Mama said Remember mama said Ticking, ticking "Pay your penance well, my child Fear where angels tread" Hear it, hear it, ticking, ticking Within an hour the news had reached the media machine A male Caucasian with a gun had gone berserk in Queens The area had been sealed off, the kids sent home from school Fourteen people lying dead in a bar they called the Kicking Mule Oh they pleaded to your sanity for the sake of those inside "Throw out your gun, walk out slow just keep your hands held high" But they pumped you full of rifle shells as you stepped out the door Oh you danced in death like a marionette on the vengeance of the law "You've slept too long in silence" Mama said Remember Mama said Ticking, ticking "Crazy boy, you'll only wind up with strange notions in your head" Hear it, hear it, ticking, ticking

And he danced in death like a marionette on the vengeance of the law. Bernie's lyrics are the best. One of their greatest songs and sadly the gun deaths continue in countries where Millions are paid to politicians / lobbyists to brain wash the masses that they need guns. Bernie knew how tragic it was back in the 1970s. Sadly, his words still fall on deaf ears.

The most incredible song ever conceived, and it really speaks to all of us.

One of the greatest Elton - songs...I love it

Too long and serious of a song to get the credit it deserved. Very moved even as a young kid when this was first released.

Taupin and John's view of crime and guns in the United States. A masterpiece of Caribou, that many people aren't aware of. They play the chart-topper they like,, and don't hear the jewels in the rest of the album, this is so visual and moving. And so sad so sad so sadly true

Possibly his best song, hard to choose between this or don’t let the sun go down on me

Just a great song, up there with his best, under-rated, poignant, ticks all the boxes for me, as a Classic, bravo Elton.

Yep, me too,a wonderful piece of music.......somewhat disturbed like the young man it describes.... Just brilliant !

He played this live on June 10, 1982. It was my first concert. He opened up with Funeral For a Friend/ Love Lies Bleeding then Where To Now St Peter then All the Girls Love Alice. What a freakin start huh?

Mindblowing few ..if any..can compare to Eltons ( and Bernies ) Talents this is a grammy worthy live performance

Masterpiece.

Incredible song!! A story that rips at my heart!!!! Brilliant!!

Love, love this masterpiece!!! Elton thank you for bringing me amazing deep songs. For decades!!! ;)

Elton's Magnum Opus

never imagined him doing this song live

I LOVE ELTON JOHN'S VOICE AS HE GOT OLDER, ESPECIALLY ON THIS VERSION, FANTASTIC..

I seen Elton play this chilling.. amazing..poetic song at Boston garden. Elton never stops amazing Mr.!! I hope he lives to be 200 Years old

THIS IS THE THEME SONG TO MY LIFE, I'M TICKING, TICKING, TICKING...

Every bit as relevant today as it was when Caribou was released, this song demonstrates the passion of Taupin's lyrics and how, with the extraordinary music that only Sir Elton John turns out is sheer poetry; a tragedy put into song. "And you danced to your death like a marionette....." I see it. Every single time, I see it happening.

I think society needs to wake up. Lets try to love each other and my God let goof the anger, hate,rage. This is it , here and now.,we are all getting old, dying. Please Please.. REPENT,HEAL, LOVE, NOW!!

My God this is amazing!! Gives me chills thinking about our world, our children My got, why do people kill. School.. work.. malls... I pray that this generation will find God. Heal Talk,.

If you aren't mesmerized by the brilliance of the song and lyrics, then I'm at a loss.

Think of all the people who listen to Elton and don't even know of this masterpiece.

Original is off the chain incredible.... this is decent

One of the best song's EVER

THIS SONG IS ABOUT MY LIFE, THANKS ELTON

Great vocals...in alot of ways his voice is stronger than 74.

elton and bernie... genius!!!

This one and Indian Sunset are his two best songs

Not ashamed to admit it brought tears to my eyes,captivated by an intense song.genius.

because of the frenzy and media machine.His provable piano work on this great piece of music that was held down agains't.Last centery civil right"s we were born.me and everyone all equal.peace love to all.rebcargo

A masterpiece,that was shunned by the media

I think this song is sheer genius that can only be done by both Elton and Bernie!

This is such a work of art that always leaves me with the chills and it makes me think about the situation in a second light and the calm that washes over me is amazing. Elton said that he was not a fan of this song when Bernie wrote it because of the social tragedy and he didn't want to capitalize on it. Then he said that he was so blown away by the song and it took a toll on him that he would not be able to play it. Then he said he had an epiphany and he simply had to do it for the people who are still healing and the few that couldn't. It's the best thing on Caribou and dare I say that it was really the only thing on Caribou. Sir Elton is a fixture in my house and we listen to him daily.Billy Joel is not the piano man. His name is Elton John and he hangs out with the Queen and I have a feeling that they are probably best of friends.

My 2nd favorite Elton song. I was so excited when he played this when I saw him one of the 5 times. It was at Madison square garden so this might be it

Don't know how I ever missed this song in my 48 years of being an Elton John fan! This song is so intense and moving. Better late than never I guess. I'm on my third replay already. Amazing. Glad I found it...finally. Thanks for posting.

And Bernie Taupin should get a medal

liked this from the minute it came out on Caribou....

What a true wonderful song even by Elton standards. Elton invests a Wagnerian grandure in Bernies lyrics which are characterised by sympathy for the underdog. This song is actually an album track but this is typical of these two great songwriters. Their albums are liberally laced with songs of this quality and this is why for me they are two of the greatest composers of the twentieth century.

This is a good performance of this great song. I don't know what all the fuss is about in some of the comments.

Absolutely Stunning Lyrics

canta muito e toca um senhor piano

alguem em 2017? que musica sem palavras ,-,

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