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 ...

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 ...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame taps Elton John, Chappell Roan, The Killers, for induction ceremony

Who is performing and presenting at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction? A list including Elton John, Doja Cat, Chappell Roan and more.

Elton John Taps into World Series Fever With Dodger Stadium Flashback: ‘One of the Most Memorable Performances of My Life!’

The post features vintage video from the legendary concerts, including Elton smashing a gong and singing on stage wearing his ...

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 ...
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?
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 ...
Yardbarker

The 20 greatest girl group songs of all time

Girl groups have always brought something endearing to the music industry. Whether it's their vocals, choreography, fashion, or their cool demeanors — these girls always had a certain "it" factor that ...