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 ...
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.

Elton John's "Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me' Ranked Among 'Best Soft Rock Songs'

Elton John's 1974 classic "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" was ranked No. 10 on Ultimate Classic Rock's collection of the 40 ...

The 1986 album Elton John can’t stand: “It was a disaster”

Elton John isn't shy about airing his opinion on music, but even he could admit that this album was a disaster from start to ...
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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 1971 album Elton John said was torture to make: “It was very painful”

Elton John may have had a lot of classics to choose from, but not all of them came together without a few headaches.
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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.
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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 ...