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." ...

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 ...
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Before he came out, Elton John courted controversy with this song about a schoolboy crush

Today marks the 77th birthday of Sir Elton John, the knighted (and EGOT earning!) rock legend who has been one our most prominent, prolific, and powerful LGBTQ+ icons for decades. In fact, John is ...
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Elton John's top 10 favorite songs of all time - including one that 'changed the world'

After closing his touring career at Glastonbury in 2023, Elton John remains vocal about his passion for music that has influenced him over the years. Celebrating a range of musical influences on BBC ...
People

Elton John Reveals Which of His Own Songs Are His Favorites — and Which Hit He Cannot Stand

The legendary singer spoke about his music on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on Dec. 17 Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the brand as an Editorial ...

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 ...
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?
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Elton John Reveals Which of His Own Songs Are His Favorites — and Which Hit He Cannot Stand

Elton John's gift may be his song, but that doesn't mean he loves them all. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 77-year-old musician spoke about which ...