Sweetheart On Parade

Unreleased by Elton. A song demo reveals strong vocals by Elton. it rates among the best of the John-Osborne ballads. It appeared first as "Hero On Parade" on a 1982 Albert Hammond album. Hammon adapted the song, which was written from a woman's viewpoint. The song may have been intended for Kiki Dee. Her 1981 album, Perfect Timing, featured other John-Osborne songs. Judy Collins later released it.