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When I asked my fellow music-writing pal George Varga at the San Diego Union-Tribune what he thought of John's new collection, he responded, "It's a good template for what box sets can and should be." Amen to that. These 60 previously unreleased tracks (available on eight CDs, numerous vinyl versions and digitally) come housed in a jade green hardcover (CD version) and are accompanied by handwritten lyrics sheets, synopses by John about the creation of the songs with lyricist Bernie Taupin, album covers and posters. And then there is the music - a divine collection of rarities and deep cuts from 1965-1971 that showcases the depth of John's work, even in its earliest form.