Posted on 07/06/2018 8:12:42 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly brought a CD with the Elton John song “Rocket Man” to give as a gift to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to the country.
Pompeo arrived in North Korea on Friday amid talks between the two countries over denuclearizing North Korea.
Pompeo brought two gifts for Kim, including a letter from President Trump and the CD, according to The Chosun Ilbo, a top newspaper in South Korea.
Last year, amid escalating rhetoric between the two countries, Trump repeatedly referred to Kim as “Rocket Man” and “Little Rocket Man.”
A diplomatic source in Washington cited by Chosun Ilbo explained that the “Rocket Man” CD was “the subject of discussion during Trump's lunch with Kim” when they first met for a summit in Singapore last month.
According to the outlet, when Kim referenced Trump’s nickname, Trump asked him if he’s familiar with the song. Trump later asked Pompeo to bring a copy of the CD during his subsequent trip.
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Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Music by Elton John
EJ never wrote lyrics - just the music - to his songs.
I miss the earth so much. I miss my wife.
I always loved that lyric.
On such a timeless flight.
Many moons ago, my wife and I moved from Ohio to LA and eventually found an apt in Hollywood near Sunset.
I still recall one day being in Tower Records on Sunset and Elton John walked in and bought what looked like a gazillion LPs. Everyone recognized him but just treated him like any other customer there that day. It was cool for a couple of kids from Dayton.
Sunset people! On Sunset. Good disco song!
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