I think this was a turning point in his career- when commercialism began to matter maybe more than artistic excellence- even though this album has plenty of the latter. I do not think Elton knew how to deal with his fame and got carried away with his ego and less with his abilities. His albums AFTER this one do not come close to the earlier ones like Tumbleweed, Madman, Honky Chateau or Don't Shoot Me. GYBR is a very good album- with some great material. A few of my favorites are Sweet Painted Lady, Grey Seal, All the Young Girls Love Alice, Funeral/Love Lies Bleeding, Danny Bailey, I've Seen that Movie too. Definitely worth buying! I just wish Elton hadn't lost his amazing creative touch captured in large part on this album.