Where the Glitter Began From grey Britain to a technicolour explosion – the story of how rock got fabulous. Glam rock didn’t just happen – it erupted in the UK at the start of the 1970s like a sequinned volcano, turning drab streets into catwalks and ordinary lads into peacocks. The Spark That Lit the Fuse The drab backdrop: Three-day weeks, power cuts, strikes, and post-war austerity still hanging in the air. Britain needed colour, escape, and a damn good kick up the backsid

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 & 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

John Lennon’s final concert appearance — preserved in one electrifying EP.

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

Elton John's Orchestral Glam Ballad Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: ROKN 521) on February 4, 1977, Elton John’s “Crazy Water” — backed with “Chameleon” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 26, peaking at number 27 and spending 6 weeks on the chart. The release backed with "Chameleon" was released throughout Europe, but failed to chart outside the UK. Elton John on the cover of his single "Crazy Water," released by The

Elton's Soulful Apology Anthem Elton John’s “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 29, 1976, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: ROKN 517). Backed with “Shoulder Holster,” this poignant ballad, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, was the lead single from the double album Blue Moves. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, the song’s delicate piano and mournful vocals captured themes of regret, peaking at No. 11 on the UK Singles

Published in February 1976, this Record Mirror article reveals that BBC Radio 1 is preparing a six‑part documentary series on Elton John, following the success of recent Insight programmes on Jimi Hendrix and other major pop figures.

A Rock Of The Westies Funk Blast Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 9, 1976, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 10646), Elton John’s “Grow Some Funk Of Your Own” — backed with “I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)” — was the second single from Rock Of The Westies. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, this funky rock double A-side showcased Elton’s mid-’70s band energy. A bold Rocket Records era miss. Taken from the album Rock of the Westies, shared its A-side

Elton John’s explosive 1975 remake of “Pinball Wizard” became the only Who cover to reach the UK Top 10.