A stirring gospel‑soul anthem from Elton John’s early catalogue, “Border Song” became the first Elton John single to chart anywhere in the world—achieving this milestone not in the UK or US, but in Canada. Its soaring melody, spiritual overtones, and Paul Buckmaster’s orchestral arrangement marked a major artistic leap for John and Taupin, foreshadowing the expressive, piano‑driven style that would soon define Elton’s 1970s breakthrough. Released on April 3 1970 by Uni Record