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’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 ...

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 ...
American Songwriter

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.

The 1972 song Kate Bush called “one of my favourite tracks ever”, and her fascinating cover

All of the best music Kate Bush has ever made has had a celestial, extraterrestrial feel so it only makes sense that one of ...
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Elton John Song 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' Named No. 1 Hit Song Became a Generational Breakup Anthem

This chart topping song became a heartbreak classic.

“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 ...
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“I began writing a song in my head about the drudgery of being an astronaut”: The classic song that transformed Elton John into a superstar

Artists “I was fearless. I could write a song immediately in front of the audience”: How Neil Diamond flew by the seat of his pants in the ’70s Artists “It was a hard song to record. It changes time ...