Levon (song) Levon (song) "Levon" is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin and recorded by Elton John. John recorded it on February 27, 1971 and released it on his fourth album, "Madman Across the Water". Backing vocals are provided by Tony Burrows. The song reached number 24 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100, and peaked at number six on the Canadian RPM singles chart. According to Gus Dudgeon, Bernie Taupin was inspired by The Band's co-founder, drummer and singer Levon Helm to name the song after him. The Band was apparently John and Taupin's favourite group at the time.
Zachary Oberzan "Tell Me Love Is Real," with live aspects filmed in Vienna and Berlin, premiered in Copenhagen in May 2016. A full film version of "The Great Pretender," with live aspects filmed in Vienna, Berlin, and Malmö, is expected to premiere in early 2018. A self-taught guitarist and singer, Oberzan has released two albums of original music, "Songs of Straw & Gold" (1999) and "Athletes of Romance" (2006). Songs from these albums have been incorporated into his films and plays, and have been featured in commercials for The Wes Anderson Collection. Zachary Oberzan Zachary Oberzan is an American filmmaker, theater director,