Original Sin (Elton John song)

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"Original Sin" is a 2001 song performed by Elton John. The song was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

The track[]

The third and last single from the album Songs from the West Coast, "Original Sin" is a slow song with a sweet and melancholy melody, focused on Elton's piano playing and featuring Rusty Anderson on guitars and producer Patrick Leonard on keyboards. The orchestral arrangement is by Paul Buckmaster.

Released in 2002 (on a promo-only basis in the United States), the single had limited commercial success: it reached #39 in the UK, and #18 in the US adult contemporary music chart.

Music video[]

Directed by David LaChapelle, the music video stars Mandy Moore and Elizabeth Taylor.

The individual[]

CD Single (UK, including the video for This Train Don't Stop There Anymore)

1. "Original Sin" - 4:49
2. "I'm Still Standing" (live) - 3:20
3. "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" (live) - 4:24

CD Single (UK, including the video for This Train Don't Stop There Anymore)

1. "Original Sin" - 4:49
2. "Original Sin" (live) - 4:54
3. "All the Girls Love Alice" (live) - 4:55

Maxi single 12" (USA)

1. "Original Sin" (Junior's Earth Mix) - 10:35
2. "Original Sin" (Junior's Earthbeats) - 5:28
3. "Original Sin" (Junior's Earthdub) - 6:45
4. "Original Sin" (Junior's Earthstrumental) - 10:35

Awards[]

Grammy Awards

References[]

External links[]

• textOriginal Sinand translation in Italian
• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics