Here's To The Next Time

[BiteUrLip]

Writer: Elton John

Like I said baby

If you go astray

Well then go on

Go your own sweet way

I thought you knew by now

You do just what you please

And here's to the next time

Here's to the next time


How many times

Have you gone before

And how many times

Have I forgiven you once more

Never had to wait

Like I waited for you

And here's to the next time

Here's to the next time


When you're gone

The time drags by

I wish you'd learn

Not to make me cry

To make me cry


So if you're gonna leave me

Never to come back

Break it to me gently

Or my world will crack

So be sure to let me know

That I'll never say

Here's to the next time

Here's to the next time

Here's to the next time

[BiteUrLip]

Never cared much about this, it's probably the weakest ES bonus track.

3½ stars.

[dougs]

"Here's To The Next Time" - B-side and on RARE MASTERS:

"Here's To The Next Time" is a very early (March 1, 1968 release) Elton track which appeared as the B-side to his very first "Elton John" single "I've Been Loving You."  The song is credited as an Elton & Bernie composition but is actually an Elton-only song - one where he decided to give his newly-found lyricist Bernie equal credit.  Bernie has stated that "I didn't write it." The song is apparently a message to vocalist Marsha Hunt who had left EJ's Bluesology to perform in Hair.  "Here's To The Next Time" resurfaced on the 1992-93 RARE MASTERS CD package.

Guitarist and friend Caleb Quaye provided the production and played guitar on this early track and on the A-side as well.  The song came shortly after Elton played his last-ever gig with Bluesology.  Caleb also stated that these songs "came from the pressure to be commercial" and were not like the songs that Elton was writing privately late at night in the mostly empty studio - songs which were more from the heart.

"Here's To The Next Time" has a rare early career brass section and was possibly better than its A-side "I've Been Loving You."  The single did get some promotion but failed to generate any interest in what was a fast-changing and exciting time in music.  Can't imagine how tiny Bernie's royalty was for his first (supposed) co-writing effort with Elton!

Rating:  3 to 3 1/2 stars

Doug

[newloneranger]

Its ok, nothing special.

3 stars

[Commodore Orpington]

Funny, I like it quite a bit but give it 3 1/2 stars, like others here who don't like it much. I love the chorus and the horns.