“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

Credit: YouTube/Elton John Every great artist has their golden era, the period in which they reach their creative zenith, ...
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We ranked all Elton John's 1970s albums... and 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' ISN'T no. 1

It was the decade the rocket man became a superstar, but which albums have stood the test of time ...
The Aspen Times

Bernie Taupin retrospective showcases famed lyricist’s painting career

When: Friday, Aug. 14, 6 to 6:30 p.m. Bernie Taupin has been writing songs with Elton John for nearly 50 years. But for about half that time, he says, crafting pop hits with Sir Elton has been a ...
American Songwriter

This “Perfect” Elton John Album From 1970 Was Heavily Influenced by The Band’s ‘Big Pink’ Album

Elton John and Bernie Taupin both cite The Band as being the driving inspiration behind John's third album, 'Tumbleweed ...

The 1973 song Elton John thought could be on every one of his albums

Elton John wrote some huge hits in his time, but every once in a while he felt a little disappointed with his output.
WLRN

A tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin

Songwriting duo Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. 8pm Monday ELTON JOHN & BERNIE TAUPIN: GERSHWIN PRIZE - Performance Elton John & ...
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1970 Hit Ranked Among Best Rock Love Songs Took 20 Minutes to Write

Elton John's 1970 hit "Your Song" is one of the greatest love songs ever written. The romantic ballad came together in record time, with John composing the melody in just 20 minutes after his ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana awarded Lifetime Achievement Grammys

It was not surprising when the audience at the Grammy Recording Academy Special Merit Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday gave standing ovations to vocal powerhouse Chaka Khan, esteemed Elton ...