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- The song was inspired by John's discovery of leading Australian band Daddy Cool and their hit single "Eagle Rock", which was the most successful Australian single of the early 1970s (with 1,000,000 sold), remaining at No.1 for a record of 10 weeks.
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Apr 25, 2024 · Crocodile Rock was written by Elton John and his frequent collaborator Bernie Taupin. It was released in 1972 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. According to Elton John, the song was inspired by his love of the music from the 1950s and early 60s.
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A: The title “Crocodile Rock” was inspired by the Australian...
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What inspired Elton John and Bernie Taupin to write...
- The Meaning Behind The Song: Crocodile Rock by Hit Crew
"Crocodile Rock" is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and recorded in summer 1972 at the Château d'Hérouville studio in France (it was listed as "Strawberry Studios" in the album's credits), where John and his team had previously recorded the Honky Château album.
Story Behind The Song By Ed Osborne. Ironically, the song that gave Elton John his first #1 conjured up a nostalgic past of dancing and fun, one quite unlike Reginald’s real childhood. Dad Stanley kept a controlling hand on the young lad until his divorce.
May 19, 2019 · John and Taupin have both admitted that their affection for that tune, which bears no resemblance to “Crocodile Rock,” inspired them to write their own “rock” song about an animal dance.
There is a Crocodile Rock in The Philippines, which from the right angle, looks like an enormous croc. A partial inspiration for this song is the Australian band Daddy Cool and their hit single "Eagle Rock," which Elton discovered on his 1972 tour to Australia.
