Social Disease is on Elton John’s Yellow Brick Road album, released in 1973. While I never drank, smoked, or did illegal drugs when I was a teenager (and still don’t), I loved Social Disease because I could relate to it as my peers thought I was a weirdo. Many teachers and principals told my mom I would grow up to be a no-good-for-nothing social disease. I never rebelled against my parents. I didn’t need to. They left me alone to take care of the animals and the house and irrigate the property through my teen years. But I rebelled against authority and public school. I hated both with a passion.
Loki: “Reach out and touch someone with a social disease!”
Breast Cancer Rose
Marble: “Where’s the cheez?” Loki: “Concetrate hard!” Silver; “¡Milagro!”
Line of cats
Thunderstorm
Off Center & Not Even 
I see the SD turned you hair blue.
Drag! Lucky it didn’t turn anything else blue.
Well, that was a fun listen, Tim. You really had the lyrics spot on!
The cats are so cheez darn cute. Were you late with the cheezies tonight? xx
I was late with the cheezies this morning. Being a social disease is the blues. Thanks, Resa.
Welcome!
Lol… the poor cats, suffering in a line up waiting for late cheezies!
The cats don’t give me any slack. They are in my face starting at 5:00 am every morning, demanding breakfast.
Lol!. I sure miss Jeep. A LOT!
Have been looking out for another one to love. xx
I’m sure one will find you soon.
You describe their expressions perfectly! Fun tunes! 🎤
Thanks, Michele.
I will listen to the song. Nice photos too. Thank you.
Thanks, Lakshmi.
Fabulous job on the song, Tim! Way to hit that high note. 😎 So much joy. I love it. Hugs.
That high D was a tough one. But I finally got it. Thanks, Teagan.
Tim, great song and you did good singing! Never head Social Disease! Love the purple hair. 💜 The cats are little fur people. So much personality! 📚🎶 Christine
Oops…heard…🙄
Thanks, Christine. I’m happy you like the song.
Brilliant. You know despite having alot of Elton’s John’s music and his autograph, I didn’t know this one, so thank you for the introd
You are most welcome, Shey.
Thank YOU Timothy.
Great cover, Tim. I didn’t know the original version of Elton John but I’m sure I’ll prefer your version!
Thanks, Herman. The original is really good. My version is raw and rough in comparison, but it’s raw and rough, being a social disease.
I LOVE this track…Fabuloso. – and the purple hair….and all the cat snippets especially ‘the line up:) You are fantastic.
Ahhh! I’m happy you liked the song. The cats are a never-ending source of entertainment. Thanks, Janet.
A ha ha…. social disease blues! If only you really were a genuine example of social disease what a place our world would be! Love it, Tim and your singing too. Kitties all agree with me.
Thanks, Marina. It’s a really fun song. I had to work to hit that high D. The kitties tolerate me because I feed them and let them boss me around.
Yup, life goes better with cheese.
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
These shots had me wanting to be with them, Sir. Loki’s pose was fantastic! Good job with the soong, too!
Is ¡Milagro Tequila, Tim? Cheers.
Milagro is Miracle, but there is probably a Tequila named Milagro. Thanks, Inchie.
Then you have home full Milagros, Tim! Cheers.
Cool song, Tim! I tried to rebel, I was in the principals office in elementary school most of the time. My elementary school principal was became my jr high and sr high school principal.
But I smarten up by high school 😉
Your cats are so cute! “Hey Tim got any cheese?” -Steve erkel
I was pretty good in elementary school, terrible in middle school, and defiant in high school before I dropped out. Thanks, Becky.
I was amazed I even graduated because I kept skipping classes 🤣🤣
Hmmm! I never missed classes, but the teachers wished I did.
Lol you trouble maker you! I wish I was! I would be reading in class, and if a a teacher asked why? “Because you’re boring me” 🤣🤣🤣
Good answer.
Cats in a Row, is that like Ducks in a row?
Getting your cats in a row is quite an achievement. Thanks, Brad.
Interesting backstory and song Tim. And being a rebel without drink, drugs, or smokes seems quite rare. Kudos on forging your own path. I waited until my 30s to rebel.
One of many reasons I was considered a weirdo. Thirty is as good a time as any to rebel. Thanks, Brad.
Thanks Tim.
Good one Tim! Impressive high notes too! Yeah, I was kicked out of every high school in town, but look at us now!😂
Thanks, Tiffany. Absolutely. After high school, I excelled at getting kicked out of Methodist churches.
The principal almost started crying when I walked up on the stage to get my diploma from high school. He was so happy to see me go. He actually wiped at his eyes. LOL I do love the line of cats. You can kiss each one as you walk by.
Serves him right that you made it through high school. Kitties are well kissed for you. Thanks, Gigi.
Thank you so much…love the kitties. I used to let dogs in the school in winter, so they wouldn’t be cold. He didn’t like that.
Dogs need warmth and love too.
I still rebel against authority, from whatever source it comes, it’s the only way you can achieve authenticity ; I even rebel a little, as in ‘Mistook’ against the confines of grammar —
Absolutely. I have never stopped rebelling against authority, especially power-hungry authoritarians. I love your “mistook.” You have to play with language and stretch the boundaries of grammar. Grammar Nazis who want to follow strict, outdated rules can be so obnoxious.
thanks Tim: I’m glad you liked ‘mistook’
I think you turned out alright, Tim. Some of us just get there different ways.
Thanks, Lavinia.
Love listening to your voice, Tim. Your lyrics are always spot on!!
Thanks, Rebecca.
I never drank, smoked or did drugs either. I’m not a club goer either though I love concerts. Just like you, I hated authority and school – because of the authority. Glad to know there’s people like us in the world! 🙋🙂 also, great song!
You will remember great concerts forever. Good to hear you were also a rebel. There needs to be more people like us, but not so many to make us be considered “normal.” Thanks, IM.
Excellent performance! Great song and you nailed the performance!
Is “Breast Cancer Rose” really the name of the rose?
Kitties seem to be enjoying themselves
Thanks, jYP. I don’t remember the actual name of the rose. The Rose was about the awareness of breast cancer.
Oh you are a classic! Toe tapping good! Wonderful shots and music .. love those kitties
I’m probably more of a relic. I’m happy you enjoyed the song.
Ha ha if you are a relic, I hate to think what I am! lol
Been awhile since I’ve a reference to that song, even had to go back and listen to the original just to relive it again – think I was like 6 when it came out. Nice touch on your interpretation. I like kitties in a row, my poodles say organization is the hand of the devil.
I was 15 when GBYBR came out. I still love that album. I’m thinking about doing “All The Young Girls Love Alice.” The Devil made them do it. Thanks, Brian.