Elton John - Regimental Sgt. Zippo

The title track of an unreleased debut album, this track captures Elton and Bernie in full 60s psychedelic mode. Recorded and produced at the DJM studios, the same building that housed the Beatles' publishing company, Northern Songs, the song is an affectionate nod to Sgt Pepper and the era. Within six years of this May 1968 recording Elton John would be a superstar the size of the Beatles, and close friends with John Lennon, something that would have been hard to predict at the time Regimental Sgt. Zippo was recorded.


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Elton John - Regimental Sgt. Zippo

[BabyLambCreations]

Perfect timing for John Lennon’s birthday today.

[phillipleboa]

Sir Elton, I have to be your house keeper. Au Pair. Hands on man. ALWAYS admired your individuality and strength. Thank you God Bless

[_jasonbaroni]

Even after so much of inspiration by The Beatles, Elton still sounds authentic in his way. I love it so much!

[bookwormed-geek]

ok, it's official. THIS is my new favourite now. THERE'S TOO MANY GOOD SONGS TO CHOOSE JUST ONE!!!

[markcain]

Feels like Beatles song. Love it. Elton is a legend.

[chariotreign]

Loved the 70's artwork. I wish we had more wholesome art these days. Thanks Team Elton !

[bernicelamb]

ELTON - The brilliant and clever songwriter that he is....Song for song...He is the greatest songwriter of all time

[TaylorFan]

Elton John is for me the greatest of all time, an amazing body of work over the years. Great to hear this song from his early days.

[Nobody-xifv]

If someone told me that this is unreleased song from The Beatles I would believe it

[thebutterstick]

Not gonna lie, looking at the thumbnail I though it was a Beatles song for a second

[JackDearnley]

I cannot express how much I appreciate all this new/old Elton content

[EJK]

Wow. Elton John's early undiscovered phase music is something

[nikkib]

Elton, your voice is beyond words. I love you❤️

[wagnercabrerisso]

A mix from Beatles and Just Like Strange Rain!!! It only could be Sir Elton John! Musician ahead at his time and born to win. He's been the soundtrack of my entire life since 1972. Blessings to him cos'he's still standing after all this time, don't you agree?!

[teejay]

A Beatles pastiche for sure, but it’s still amazing. I love this song. Wow wow wow to the treasures that must be in this new box.

[bastianleejones]

Sweet song and video! Happy birthday John Lennon!

[laurawaterfield]

What a haunting super song. Very Beatle like. There's nothing that Elton can't sing or Bernie write. Perfect tribute for John Lennon's Birthday. Cheers

[lukaswieland]

For me as a Beatles Fan, this sounds just amazing

[charleywalker]

Such a great song it has that originality of old rock 70's Vibes, I so love the this sound of Beatles X Elton.

[studiodovbysh]

Rock Uncle Elty!!! Keep on burning!!!