American Songwriter

4 Elton John Songs From the 1970s That I Obsessively Listen to Today

Elton John released his self-titled debut album in 1970, kicking off a career that is still revered decades later. While ...

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 ...

Elton John Reaches A New Career Peak On An Unlikely Chart

Elton John lands on Billboard's Top Dance Albums chart for the third time in his career. Positiva Presents: Elton John: The ...

Elton John’s 1972 Rock Classic, a No. 1 Hit for Three Weeks, Became a Timeless Anthem

Long before his smash hits like “Rocket Man,” “Part-Time Love” and “Don't Go Breaking My Heart,” the British singer launched ...
American Songwriter

Looking Back at Elton John’s Biggest Single During the Non-Taupin Years

Do you think Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to all of Elton John's hits? Think again, as "Little Jeannie" came from lyricist ...
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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 ...

“It was pathetic”: Elton John met his hero in 1976 and instantly regretted it

Revisiting comments by Elton John about meeting his hero, Elvis Presley, in Maryland. The 'Rocket Man' singer claimed it was ...