American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Out-Of-This-World Song That Transformed Elton John Into a Global Superstar

Elton John transformed into a global superstar thanks to one out-of-this-world song. Revisit the story behind the writing of ...

“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, ...
American Songwriter

53 Years Ago Today, Elton John Was at No. 1 With a Fan Favorite Song He Thought Would Fail

Fifty-three years ago, Elton John was at the top of the chart with a song he was sure would flop upon release.
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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 ...