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.
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 ...
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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 ...

Elton John's 'Crocodile Rock': His First No. 1 Hit That Still Captivates Audiences

In 1972, a classic rock song became a huge hit, marking a landmark moment in the history of music. 'Crocodile Rock' became ...
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Every Elton John Album, Ranked

Reginald Kenneth Dwight was a 20-year-old session musician when he applied for a job at a London record label, and was paired up with a lyricist named Bernie Taupin in 1967. Dwight adopted the stage ...

Elton John: “Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours”

British singer, songwriter, and pianist Sir Elton Hercules John soared to international fame following his American debut in ...