Bernie Taupin-He Who Rides The Tiger (1980)
- Monkey on My Back (The Last Run)
- Born on the Fourth of July
- Venezuela
- Approaching Armageddon
- Lover's Cross
- Blitz Babies
- Valley Nights
- Love (The Barren Desert)
- The Whores of Paris
This was Bernie's first LP after his split from Elton John in the late 70's. He teamed up with ex-Buckinghams guitarist, Dennis Tufano to write and sing 9 originals along with Richie Zito on electric guitar, Kenny Passarelli on bass, Joey Carbone on keys and Carlos Vega on drums. Guest musicians include a West Coast who's who: Jay Graydon, Steve Lukather, David Hungate, David Foster, Jai Winding, Jeff Porcaro, Tommy Funderburk, Bill Champlin, Tom Scott...the list goes on. Elton even shows up to backup on Love (The Barren Desert).
Play this one a few times. It will grow on you.
Play this one a few times. It will grow on you.

