52 Years Ago, Elton John Recorded the Song That Became the Second Best-Selling Single of All Time

Elton John transformed a song inspired by Marilyn Monroe into a global tribute to Princess Diana and one of the biggest hits ...

1975 Elton John Rock Classic, a Forgotten No. 1 Hit Song, Became a Timeless Anthem

A 1975 No. 1 hit from Elton John once faded from view, only to resurface as a timeless rock anthem that still resonates today ...
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56 Years Ago, Elton John Released His First Charting Song That Later Became a Hit for Aretha Franklin: “We Were Gobsmacked”

Elton John released his first-ever charting single, "Border Song", on April 24, 1970. Aretha Franklin would later cover it.
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Elton John Has Seven New Songs From Bernie Taupin He ‘Can’t Wait’ to Record

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elton John has a fresh set of lyrics from Bernie Taupin, and “can’t wait” to get into the studio and put them to music. In a new ...
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Elton John’s Song Was Nearly Forgotten Until a ’70s Legend Covered It and Outshined the Original

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
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Elton John Breaks Down Over New Song About Mortality: “How Much Time Have I Got Left?”

With a career spanning several decades, Elton John solidified himself as a cultural icon when releasing over 30 studio albums that went on to sell over 300 million records worldwide. Showered in ...
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Elton John Says He Never Listens or Watches Videos of His Classic Songs: 'I Just Don't Like to Look at Myself'

Elton John doesn't include his own songs in his playlist! On Friday, Feb. 7, the "Rocket Man" singer, 77, appeared on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show which airs on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, alongside ...