CROCODILE ROCK by Elton John

So this week I chose "Crocodile Rock", a song I have heard many times before. Despite those many times listening to the lyrics previously, I still am not quite sure what most of them mean. (If anyone has any insights, feel free to comment below). I am not even sure what a crocodile rock is. Like, maybe a boulder? Or Rock as in Rock n' Roll? I guess it is open to interpretation.

As you might be able to tell, the lyrics are not really what call my attention to this song. The beat starts from almost the beginning and is very upbeat and I can envision lots of people dancing along to this song. The piano chords are super cool throughout the song, and are accentuated with drums, guitar, and something that sounds kind of like an accordion. And Elton John's voice is powerful enough to rise above all the background music and is very distinct.

There are moments where the normal music kind of dies away, and different aspects come into the spotlight. I find those parts really interesting. I also really enjoy the whole "LAAA-la-la-la-la-la" parts. Hopefully if you have heard the song before or listen to it you know what I mean. During these parts, it sounds like his voice changes. I wonder if that is a sound effect or something he does to just make it sound unique? Elton John surely has a number of great hits, and I think "Crocodile Rock" is up there on the list.