Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (With Elton John)
John Lennon · Lennon [1990]
With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly,
A girl with kaleidoscope eyes.
Cellophane flowers of yellow and green,
Towering over your head.
Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes,
And she's gone.
Lucy in the sky with diamonds...
Follow her down to a bridge by a fountain
Where rocking horse people eat marshmellow pies,
Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers,
That grow so incredibly high.
Newspaper taxis appear on the shore,
Waiting to take you away.
Climb in the back with your head in the clouds,
And you're gone.
Lucy in the sky with diamonds...
Picture yourself on a train in a station,
With plasticine porters with looking glass ties,
Suddenly someone is there at the turnstyle,
The girl with the kaleidoscope eyes.
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds...
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (With Elton John)
John Lennon's 1967 psychedelic masterpiece 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds' finds a unique reinterpretation when Elton John joins forces with the Beatles legend. This collaborative recording, released on the 1990 compilation album 'Lennon [1990]', blends Lennon's iconic vocal delivery with Elton's signature piano style and melodic sensibility. The track remains a quintessential example of the late 1960s psychedelic rock era, capturing the surreal imagery and experimental spirit that defined The Beatles' early catalog. By integrating Elton John's distinct musical voice into Lennon's original composition, the recording creates a bridge between two of the most influential artists of their generation, offering fans a fresh perspective on a landmark song while honoring the collaborative potential between these musical titans.