Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Duets, 1993)Įnough said. There are lots of stars, horses, girls dancing on the beach…oh, basically it’s just one of the most romantic things ever, isn’t it? 15. Grammy nominated for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance, this title track from Elton’s 1992 album is a great example of how he was able to adapt to his ever-deepening voice. TikTok star Tanya Pardazi dies after skydiving accident aged 21 14. Striding, triumphant and a well-deserved number one – the very first that Elton had as a solo artist. When it comes to late 1980s Elton, everyone remembers Sacrifice – which is a shame, because this is arguably better.
Healing Hands (Sleeping With The Past, 1989) If you write a song that’s actually about listening to the radio, it goes through the roof. If you put the word ‘radio’ in your song, you’ll triple your airplay. Sad Songs (Say So Much) (Breaking Hearts, 1984 ) Look out for Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli, who appears as one of the dancers. I’m Still Standing (Too Low For Zero, 1982)Īs performed by several X-Factor contestants.
The result is minimalist, mournful and achingly sad. He was a motorcycle messenger for Elton’s record label, who died in a tragic accident at the age of 17 – on the very day Elton wrote the song.Įlton responded by titling it ‘Song For Guy’ and keeping his vocals to a minimum. If you’ve ever wondered who ‘Guy’ was, we’ll tell you.
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Here’s a live performance from American TV show Soul Train. Sometimes you can get the best out of an orchestra without going overkill on the strings, as this upbeat anthem proves in abundance. Look out for a blistering piano solo in the closing minutes (at a pinball table!) and the most amazing pair of shoes you’ll ever see.
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Poor Linda Woodrow really doesn’t come off well in this one, but the song itself is amazing.Įlton isn’t always comfortable with other people’s material, but when it came to appearing in the movie version of The Who’s rock opera Tommy, he arguably managed to improve on the original. Elton had been miserably engaged and was contemplating suicide when an old friend talked him out of it. Someone Saved My Life Tonight (Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy, 1975)Ī painfully autobiographical tale of a marriage-that-wasn’t. Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, 1973)Ĭlocking in at ten minutes, the opening of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road has some amazing piano from Elton and a creepy, brooding atmosphere with some moody synth work. The title track from 1973’s classic double album, Elton’s tale of a prodigal son on his way back to the childhood farm is still immensely popular, even though it’s impossible to sing it in karaoke without wailing in a high falsetto. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, 1973) That poor old astronaut, stuck on Mars on his own. Michael Parkinson once said that when he first heard this song it made him cry. Written by Bernie Taupin for his first wife, this is a fan favourite and live staple, despite some radio stations originally snubbing it because of its length.Īrguably most famous in recent years for the notorious ‘morning after the party’ scene in Almost Famous. Tiny Dancer (Madman Across The Water, 1971) No one really knows what it’s about, but with a performance like this, who really cares? 3.
Elton can rock out with the best of them, as this early gem proves. Take Me To The Pilot (Elton John, 1970)ĭon’t go thinking it’s all ballads. Oft-covered but never bettered, except perhaps by Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge. According to urban legend, Elton and long-time collaborator and lyricist Bernie Taupin put this together in twenty minutes.
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