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 & 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

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

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.

Elton John’s "Rock of the Westies" , a one-page advert in Creem Magazine , December 1, 1975.

Elton John’s Captain Fantastic Records Million , a cover and five-page feature in Circus Magazine , August 1, 1975.

Elton John’s "Captain Fantastic" , a one-page advert in Circus Raves Magazine , August 1, 1975.

A secondary excerpt emphasising Elton’s transformation from a self‑doubting young pianist into one of the most theatrical and confident performers of the decade — a journey marked by humour, resilience, and reinvention.

Elton John's Greatest Hits remains a non-mover at number one in both UK and US charts as published in New Musical Express, February 1,...