Ego (Elton John song)

The song was written during the sessions for his 1976 album Blue Moves but was not included on that release. It starts with a rollicking piano accompanied by a train whistle, making it sound like there's a train rolling down a track. The song then goes into a steady 4/4 beat, then breaks down and goes to the chorus. Later in the song it transforms into an uptempo waltz and then reverts to 4/4. It features synthesizers, and carnival-esque organs. ==Reception==

Cash Box said that the "piano licks resemble Keystone Cop silent film score" and praised the vocals and guitar playing. Record World called it "one of [John's] most complex songs," with "ironic lyrics and unusual chord progressions to make a powerful point." ==Music video==

A music video was made, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, features John Emberton who played Elton John as a small boy in the video acting out a scene from Romeo & Juliet. John Emberton's sister Penny played a member of the audience. ==Charts==

• Elton John – piano, vocals, synthesizers, organ • Tim Renwick – guitars • Clive Franks – bass guitar • Steve Holley – drums • Ray Cooper – tambourine, vibraphone, train whistle • Paul Buckmaster – orchestral arrangements ==References==