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Sep 13, 2018 · Elton and Bernie barely put a foot or note wrong between 1970’s Elton John and 1975’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, producing so many great songs that some almost got trampled ...
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- 'Rocket Man' (1972) This was the second major pop hit of the era by a music legend in the making that looked to the cosmos and thought "It must get awful lonely up there."
- 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (1973) This could be his finest hour as a vocalist, his soulful delivery making the most of that elastic upper register while underscoring the emotion of the lyrics, in which he reveals that he's "finally decided my future lies beyond the Yellow Brick Road."
- 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight' (1975) The only single released from an autobiographical concept album called "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" has lyrics inspired by John breaking off his engagement to Linda Woodrow and the suicidal feelings that relationship inspired.
- 'Bennie and the Jets' (1973) Were John and Taupin responding to glam and more specifically "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" in this fanciful ode to a fictitious band, as sung from the perspective of a super-fan promising Candy and Ronnie "Oh, but they're weird and they're wonderful"?
British singer-songwriter, pianist and composer Elton John has recorded a total of 464 songs, most of which are written by him and Bernie Taupin. John formed the blues band Bluesology in 1962. After leaving Bluesology in 1967 to embark on a solo career, John met Taupin after they both answered an advert for songwriters, and he released his ...
SongWriter (s)Original ReleaseYear"Across the River Thames"Elton John Bernie TaupinThe Captain & the Kid (UK edition bonus ...2006"Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" ...Nickolas Ashford Valerie Simpson1993"All Across the Havens"Elton John Bernie TaupinB-side to "Lady Samantha" [a]1969Elton John Bernie Taupin1982- Tom Eames
- Sad Songs (Say So Much) Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) This song closed Elton's 1984 album Breaking Hearts, and was also released as a single. The lyrics describe how it sometimes helps for someone who is feeling blue, to listen to old radio blues tunes.
- Daniel. Elton John - Daniel 1973. Bernie Taupin wrote this song after reading an article about a Vietnam War veteran who had been wounded, and wanted to get away from the attention he was getting back home.
- Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word. Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word. The Story of... 'Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word' This song is a rather mournful ballad about a relationship which is sadly falling apart.
- Bennie and the Jets. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets (Official Music Video) Possibly the greatest intro to an Elton song? Dolly Parton eyes up Elton John collaboration for her upcoming rock album.
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Mar 24, 2022 · The 75 Best Elton John Songs: Staff List. In time for his 75th birthday, our picks for the greatest hits and finest deep cuts from the Rocket Man's legendary 50-plus-year career.
May 29, 2019 · From the song that serves as the name for his 2019 biopic, to the album that started his career, here are the 30 best songs to come from one of the greatest musicians of all time. 30. "Sacrifice ...
