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Elton John

Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes

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2001Released
4:51
Glam RockMellow GoldPiano RockRock

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Interesting facts and trivia about Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes. By Songfacts®.

This is a moving song about AIDS. "That old man wouldn't listen" is a reference to the late US president Ronald Reagan and his inaction in funding the medical community for research in fighting Aids.

Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes.
G♯Key
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
126BPM

Album

The album Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes is released on.
Songs From The West Coast (Expanded Edition)Elton John
2001

Released By

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EMI
© 2001 Mercury Records Limited
℗ 2001 Mercury Records Limited

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