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Elton John: (Piano Man)
Bespectacled rocket man in Donald Duck suits, stacking #1s like glitter bricks. Crocodile Rock boogied your dad, Daniel made you cry, Saturday Night's Alright punched the disco. Layered everything-fingers, feathers, fame. The ultimate glam show-off who turned piano into pyrotechnics. More sequins arriving weekly.


Elton John: "Astrologer Cautions" Feature (1974)
Elton John’s "Astrologer Cautions" , a four-page feature in Circus Magazine , October 1, 1974.

Elton John
Sep 30, 19741 min read


Elton John: "The Bitch Is Back" Single (1974)
Elton John’s "The Bitch Is Back" backed with "Cold Highway" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by DJM Records (catalog...

Elton John
Aug 29, 19741 min read


Elton John: "Rock 'n Roll In Peak Condition" Advert (1974)
Elton John’s "Caribou Album" , a one-page advert in Creem Magazine , August 1, 1974.

Elton John
Jul 31, 19741 min read


Candle in the Wind – Single: Feb. 1974
Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind,” released on February 22, 1974, peaked at No. 11 in the UK and was paired with “Bennie and the Jets” as its B‑side.

Elton John
Feb 22, 19743 min read


Kiki's Kum-Bak: 1974
Elton John’s "Kiki's Kum-Bak" , a one-page article in Music Scene Magazine , February 1, 1974.

Elton John
Feb 8, 19741 min read


Elton's Whirlwind Article: 1974
a one-page article in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974

Elton John
Jan 31, 19741 min read


The Yellow Brick Road Mob Feature: 1974
Elton's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Team Spotlight Published in the UK on January 1, 1974, Music Scene Magazine’s three-page feature “The Yellow Brick Road Mob” celebrated Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road as one of the finest albums of the year and noted the tour’s finale at Hammersmith Odeon, which ended with scenes of jubilation and delight akin to the relief of Mafeking. The article described Elton as happy, but focused on the key contributors to the show: lyricist Ber

Elton John
Jan 31, 19742 min read


Elton John is Back Review: 1974
Elton John’s "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Elton John
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Elton's Cover Star Article : 1973
Elton shines on the front page – the piano man in full rocket glory! cover Music Star, December 22, 1973. More Elton cover conquests added weekly.

Elton John
Dec 22, 19731 min read


Step Into Christmas Single: 1973
A Turkey-Free Festive Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1973, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 290), Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas” was his first original Christmas song. Backed with “Ho, Ho, Ho (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas?),” this Bernie Taupin co-write — produced by Gus Dudgeon — became an instant festive staple, peaking at No. 8 on the Official Singles Chart for 7 weeks. Pressed by Tranco Limited with solid centre and pop-out centre

Elton John
Nov 26, 19732 min read
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