Reg Strikes Back Reg Strikes Back Reg Strikes Back, released in 1988, is the twenty-first studio album release for Elton John. It was his self-proclaimed comeback album, and his own way of fighting back against bad press. The "Reg" in "Reg Strikes Back" refers to John's birth name, Reginald Kenneth Dwight. In the US the album was certified gold in August 1988 by the RIAA. This was the last album that bassist Dee Murray (albeit without bass) appeared on prior to his death in 1992. Additionally, Nigel Olsson, the longtime drummer for John's band, appears (sans drums) on backing vocals. The tracks "I
I Should Have Known Better (Jim Diamond song) and covers of old soul songs such as "My Girl". The song was covered in French by Julie Pietri ("À force de toi"). It was also covered in Italian by Matteo Becucci ("Lo avrei dovuto sapere"), as part of a compilation that showcases the contestants of "The X-Factor" Italia's second season. The Spanish version of the song "Te Veo Pasar" was covered by Yolandita Monge in her album Luz de Luna. I Should Have Known Better (Jim Diamond song) "I Should Have Known Better" was a UK number one single for one week in December 1984 for Jim Diamond. The