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      • 'Rocket Man' is now synonymous with Elton John, becoming the title of his critically acclaimed 2019 biopic as well as helping to shape his dazzling stage persona. It was the ballad that helped him break through to the mainstream, which shone a light on previous releases such as 'Your Song' and launched him to the top of the charts.
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      The Story of... 'Rocket Man' by Elton John - Smooth

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  3. ultimateclassicrock.com › elton-john-rocket-man-songThe Story Behind Elton John's 'Rocket Man'

    May 4, 2019 · Lyricist Bernie Taupin was tooling down an English road in the early '70s when the opening lyrics to one of Elton John ’s most enduring hits, "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rocket_Man_(song)Rocket Man (song) - Wikipedia

    "Rocket Man" (officially titled "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)") is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin and performed by John. It was originally released on 17 April 1972 in the US, as the lead single to John's album Honky Château.

  5. www.smoothradio.com › features › the-story-ofThe Story of... 'Rocket Man' by Elton John - Smooth

    Mar 23, 2023 · 'Rocket Man' was the lead single from Elton's fifth studio and breakthrough album Honky Château which topped the Billboard 200 in the US and reached No.2 in the UK charts. It went on to sell three million copies across the pond, achieving certified triple platinum status in the US, and eventually going platinum in the UK in 2019.

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  7. www.songfacts.com › facts › elton-johnRocket Man by Elton John - Songfacts

    Rocket Man by Elton John song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position

  8. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Rocket Man by Elton John

    Apr 23, 2024 · Elton John’s classic hit ‘Rocket Man’ has earned a reputation as a timeless masterpiece since its release in 1972. It’s a song that’s steeped in profound meanings, both lyrically and musically. That’s why it continues to resonate with people across all ages and all parts of the world.

  9. www.eltonjohn.com › stories › rocket-man-the'Rocket Man' - The Lifetime of a Song - Elton John

    Mar 21, 2023 · Rocket Man was the first song Elton wrote during the Honky Château sessions in January 1972 at the Château d’Hérouville studio outside of Paris, France. It was also the first song on which Elton’s band, Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, and Nigel Olsson explored the opportunity to sing backing vocals together, immediately discovering an ...

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