American Songwriter

Elton’s Excellence: What Is Elton John’s Finest Album?

You won't much better in music than the catalog of Elton John. But which album of his is at the top of the heap?
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 ...
Louder

Peak 70s Elton John, a songwriting triumph

The album topped the US chart in May, and a month later Elton played it at Wembley Stadium with some fresh musicians and a ...
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Elton John’s Anniversary Reissue of ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy’ Is Out Now

Elton John has just released a new, 50th anniversary reissue of his album 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.' ...

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 ...
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Elton John’s Rock Of The Westies Turns 50 – A Wild Ride From The Caribou Ranch Era

Elton John’s Rock Of The Westies turns 50, marking half a century since the 1975 album topped the Billboard chart and introduced a fresh new band sound.

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 ...