Elton John entered the second decade of his pop music career releasing his 21st long-player during the 33rd year of his life, hence the album's title. It also marked the tentative return of former writing partner Bernie Taupin after a four-year sabbatical. Although the reunion yielded a trio of tunes, &Chasing the Crown,& &Two Rooms at the End of the World,& and &White Lady White Powder,& unfortunately they all suffer from the same nauseating disco vibe that made John's previous effort, 1979's Victim of Love, so thoroughly dismissible. However, the following year's 21 at 33 is far from a complete washout. Building on the strength of his relationship with Gary Osborne-- with whom John had created A Single Man (1978) -- the pair wrote the standouts &Dear God& and &Take Me Back& as well as the hit single &Little Jeannie.& &Sartorial Eloquence& harks back to the classic &Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me,& thanks to the all-star backing vocals from Eagles Glenn Frey and Don Henley as well as Toni Tennille.