Honky Cat

"Honky Cat" was a song from the 1972 Elton John album Honky Chateau. It was the first song on the album, and had a running time of five minute ten seconds.

Related Topics:
1972 - Elton John - Album - Honky Chateau

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A fast, spirited number (circa 150 bpm) played without any guitar, "Honky Cat" is essentially about the illusion created by city life. The song is dominated by John's piano, but features the most extensive horn section on any Elton John song of the time to provide additional rhythm elements. The bass is difficult to hear even on vinyl.

Related Topics:
Bpm - Guitar

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"Honky Cat" was his most "soul" like song of his classic period, and probably because of this it reached the Billboard Top Ten when released as a single, but only reach #31 in Britain and did not chart in Australia - though it is still a staple of "classic rock" radio.

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"Honky Cat" was one of the most famous Elton John numbers not to be covered on the 1991 tribute album Two Rooms: The Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Indeed, not a single well-known cover of the song has ever been recorded.

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