Elton John Teacher I Need You (1972) With Lyrics

On Elton John s 1973 album Don t Shoot Me I m Only the Piano Player (recorded in France in 1972). In his vocal Elton was imitating 1950s teen idol Bobby Vee, and in his piano playing, Jerry Lee Lewis. Elton played Piano and Mellotron on the track. Bass Backing Vocals: Dee Murray Drums Backing Vocals: Nigel Olsson Guitar Backing Vocals: Davey Johnstone Words Music by Elton John Bernie Taupin 1972 Dick James Music Limited