Elton John: (Piano Man)

The bespectacled piano man who turned camp into rocket fuel and made the 70s sparkle brighter than his wardrobe. He didn’t just play glam – he detonated it in feather boas, 12-inch platforms, Donald Duck outfits, and glasses that could blind aircraft. One minute he’s a shy session musician, the next he’s the biggest pop star on the planet, outselling everyone with heartbreak ballads and honky-château boogie. The Glam Slam Essentials Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) – Album Re

A Wembley Live Charity No. 1 Duet Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 25, 1991, on Epic Records (catalogue: 657646 7), George Michael & Elton John’s “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” was a live duet recorded at Wembley Arena on March 23, 1991. Backed with George’s “I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever),” this charity release (proceeds to London Lighthouse & Rainbow Trust) stormed to No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart for 2 weeks. Issued in so

Elton's Dreamboat Double-Pack Elton John’s “Kiss The Bride” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 7, 1983, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: EJS 2). Backed with the previously unreleased “Dreamboat,” this upbeat pop-rock track, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, was the third single from the album Too Low For Zero. Produced by Chris Thomas and recorded by Bill Price, the A-side’s catchy synths and Elton’s vocals peaked at No. 20 on the UK Singles

Elton's Good Times Re-Mix Elton John’s “All Quiet On The Western Front” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 12, 1982, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: XPRES 88). Backed with “Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Re-Mix),” this reflective rock track, written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John, was produced by Chris Thomas. The A-side’s poignant anti-war message did not chart in the UK. Issued in standard, grey injection label, promo, poster bag, and Net

Elton & Kiki's 24 Hours Flip Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1981, on Ariola Records (catalogue: ARO 269), Kiki Dee And Elton John’s “Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever” was a soulful Four Tops cover from Kiki’s Perfect Timing album. Backed with “Twenty Four Hours,” the A-side — a remixed single version of the Stevie Wonder/Ivy Hunter classic — was produced by Pip Williams. No UK chart entry. A warm, overlooked Elton-Kiki reunion. Single Overview Rel

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Double Rocket Faith Elton John’s “Dear God” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 21, 1980, and and double-7" set followed on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: XPRES 45 / 6000 591). Backed with “Tactics” (and “Steal Away Child” / “Love So Cold” on double pack), this synth-pop prayer and moody B-sides (produced by Clive Franks & Elton), were issued in plastic injection small centre, company sleeve, and picture sleeve double. No UK chart entry. Issued

A Victim Of Love Rock 'n' Roll Cover Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 23, 1979, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: XPRES 24), Elton John’s “Johnny B. Goode” was a high-energy Chuck Berry cover from *Victim Of Love*. Backed with “Thunder In The Night,” this Pete Bellotte-produced disco-rocker featured lacquer cut at Utopia Studios. Issued in standard (A/B designated) and no A/B label variants, with a 12-inch companion. No UK chart entry. A bold ‘70

A Life Is Fragile Instrumental Elegy Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 28, 1978, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: XPRES 5), Elton John’s “Song For Guy” — subtitled “Life Is Fragile” — was a haunting piano-led instrumental tribute to Guy Burchett, a Rocket messenger killed in a motorcycle accident. Backed with “Lovesick,” written by Elton/ Bernie Taupin, produced by Clive Franks & Elton John for Frank N. Stein Productions Ltd. Peaked at No. 4 on t

Elton John’s A Single Man : A Bold New Chapter from 1978 In the whirlwind of the late 1970s, Elton John was navigating personal and professional reinvention. Released on October 16, 1978, through The Rocket Record Company in the UK (TRAIN 1) and MCA Records in the US (MCA-3065), A Single Man marked his twelfth studio album and a daring departure from his golden-era formula. This was Elton’s first full collaboration with lyricist Gary Osborne, replacing longtime partner Bernie