The Road to El Dorado
Elton John · 2000
62 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soft rock
A vibrant tapestry of theatrical pop and rock, infused with adventurous spirit and rich melodies.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks adventurous spirit for afternoon drives theatrical melodies for sing-alongs
- Context
- By 2000, Elton John was in a phase of creative resurgence after the commercial success of his 'The One' album in 1992. 'The Road to El Dorado' served as a soundtrack to the animated film, showcasing his ability to blend cinematic storytelling with his signature sound. This album followed a period where he embraced collaborations with lyricist Tim Rice for film projects.
- If you like
- pop rock, R&B, soft rock
The Road to El Dorado is an album by Elton John, released in 2000. A vibrant tapestry of theatrical pop and rock, infused with adventurous spirit and rich melodies. This album is notable for its chart performance, reaching the top 20 in several countries and showcasing the continued popularity of Elton John's music into the new millennium. It also marked a significant collaboration with Tim Rice, which deepened their partnership after their successful work on 'The Lion King'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Road to El Dorado sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of theatrical pop and rock, infused with adventurous spirit and rich melodies. Rooted in pop rock and R&B.
What makes The Road to El Dorado by Elton John notable?
This album is notable for its chart performance, reaching the top 20 in several countries and showcasing the continued popularity of Elton John's music into the new millennium. It also marked a significant collaboration with Tim Rice, which deepened their partnership after their successful work on 'The Lion King'. By 2000, Elton John was in a phase of creative resurgence after the commercial success of his 'The One' album in 1992. 'The Road to El Dorado' served as a soundtrack to the animated film, showcasing his ability to blend cinematic storytelling with his signature sound. This album followed a period where he embraced collaborations with lyricist Tim Rice for film projects.
Who is The Road to El Dorado for?
The Road to El Dorado works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, adventurous spirit for afternoon drives and theatrical melodies for sing-alongs.
How many songs are on The Road to El Dorado?
The Road to El Dorado has 14 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 El Dorado 4:22
- 2 Someday Out of the Blue (theme from El Dorado) Standout 4:47
- 3 Without Question 4:47
- 4 Friends Never Say Goodbye Standout 4:20
- 5 The Trail We Blaze 3:53
- 6 16th Century Man 3:39
- 7 The Panic in Me 5:40
- 8 It’s Tough to Be a God 3:49
- 9 Trust Me 4:45
- 10 My Heart Dances 4:51
- 11 Queen of Cities 3:56
- 12 Cheldorado 4:26
- 13 The Brig 2:58
- 14 Wonders of the New World 5:55
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