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Sartorial Eloquence (Don't Ya Wanna Play This Game No More?)
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Wikipedia article
"'Sartorial Eloquence'" is a song by English musician Elton John with lyrics written by Tom Robinson. It is the third track of his 1980 album, '21 at 33'. In the UK, it was issued as "Sartorial Eloquence", and in the U.S. as "'Don't Ya Wanna Play This Game No More?'". It reached No. 39 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100'Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 19551990' and No. 45 Adult Contemporary, falling just short of the Top 40 in the UK (#44), and making lesser showings in Canada (#57) and Australia (#91).
According to Elizabeth Rosenthal in her book, 'His Songs: The Musical Journey of Elton John', the song evokes the disappointment of a man left behind which grows in volume and despondency.
Reception
'Billboard' said the song was highlighted with "a melodic hook" and "steady beat". They also said that Tom Robinson's lyrics on this song should get attention.
B-sides
Like another one of his songs, "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting", the single had two b-sides, "White Man Danger" and "Cartier" a 54-second long commercial-like anthem about expensive jewelry.
"Cartier" later appeared on his 1990 box set, 'To Be Continued', in addition to the 2020 box set 'Jewel Box', which also contained "White Man Danger".
Charts
References
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