American Songwriter

Exclusive: Elton John on Making History With ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy,’ and Why it Remains His Favorite Album a Half Century Later

"'Captain Fantastic' remains one of my most favorite albums," Elton John tells American Songwriter. "I am still so proud of ...
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Bernie Taupin Reassured Brandi Carlile After Elton John's Signature Tantrums: 'Don't Worry, He's Done That Before'

Elton John's hot temper is still intact. The singer, 78, participated in a panel discussion with his frequent collaborator Bernie Taupin, Brandi Carlile and Andrew Watt to discuss their joint album ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1975, Elton John Was Back at No. 1 With a Controversial Song He’s Refused To Perform in Decades

On this day in 1975, legendary singer-songwriter Elton John landed yet another No. 1 hit with the controversial "Island Girl." ...

27 Years Ago, Elton John Rewrote His Saddest Ballad to Pay Tribute to a Princess the World Still Mourns Today

Elton John turned his saddest song into a heartfelt tribute to Princess Diana. He performed it once at her funeral and never ...

Elton John's Greatest Song Was a Flop — Until This Cult-Classic Film Revived Its Popularity 3 Decades Later

Elton John’s greatest song flopped in 1971, but one unforgettable Almost Famous scene turned it into a defining moment in ...

Inside Elton John’s Forgotten 1975 No. 1 Hit

Island Girl,” which was the first single from John’s 10th studio album Rock of the Westies, remained No. 1 on Billboard for ...

54 Years Later, This Elton John Classic Is Still the Most Honest Love Song Ever Written

This 1970 classic hit by Elton John captures what real love feels like, simple, honest, and timeless enough to still move you ...
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Bernie Taupin brands his and Sir Elton John’s work during singer’s addiction years ‘not the best’

Bernie Taupin has branded the work he and Sir Elton John did when the singer was in the depths of drug addiction “not the best”. The lyricist, 74, has been 77-year-old Elton’s writing partner since ...
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Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop music

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — The songwriters who gave us ...
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Bernie Taupin Reassured Brandi Carlile After Elton John's Signature Tantrums: 'Don't Worry, He's Done That Before'

(L-R) Bernie Taupin, Brandi Carlile and Elton John at 92nd Street Y on April 4, 2025 in New York City. Elton John participated in a panel discussion with Bernie Taupin, Brandi Carlile and Andrew Watt ...