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Glam Slam Guide
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

Elton John
Nov 9, 20253 min read


Immerse Yourself
Step back into the glitter-soaked, platform-heeled, electric-booted madness of the early 70s – where rock became theatre and the world turned day-glo. This is your time machine built from original music papers, scrapbook clippings, record sleeves, adverts, reviews, and every scrap of 1970–1976 ephemera we can lay our hands on. Feel the bass drum stomp of Slade, the cosmic curl of Bolan’s hair, the sneer of Alice Cooper swinging from a gallows, the alien cool of Bowie’s lightn
glamslam72
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Single UK: 1991
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 John
Nov 25, 19913 min read


Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever Single UK (1981)
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

Elton John
Nov 27, 19812 min read


Johnny B. Goode Single: 1979
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
Nov 23, 19792 min read


Elton John: "Six-part Series Planned" Article (1976)
Elton John’s "Six-part Series Planned" , a one-page article in Record Mirror , February 28, 1976. FOLLOWING THE Radio 1 Insight programme...

Elton John
Feb 28, 19761 min read


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

Elton John
Dec 1, 19751 min read


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

Elton John
Jul 31, 19751 min read


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

Elton John
Jul 31, 19751 min read


Elton John: "Greatest Hits" Album (1975)
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,...

Elton John
Feb 1, 19751 min read


Elton John And Kiki Dee Advert: 1974
Elton and Kiki team up – the rocket man finds his perfect duet partner! one-page advert in Creem US Music Magazine, December 1, 1974.

Elton John
Dec 21, 19741 min read


Award Winners for 1975 Article: 1974
Elton sweeps the board – the rocket man crowned king of rock for ’75! three-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974..

Elton John
Dec 1, 19741 min read


Elton John: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Single Advert (1974)
Elton John’s "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" , a half-page advert in Record Mirror , November 16, 1974.

Elton John
Nov 16, 19741 min read


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: "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


Elton John: "Kiki's Kum-Bak" Article (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 John: "Elton's Whirlwind" Article (1974)
Elton John’s "Elton's Whirlwind" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Elton John
Jan 31, 19741 min read


Elton John: "The Yellow Brick Road Mob" Feature (1974)
Elton John’s "The Yellow Brick Road Mob" , a three-page feature in Music Scene Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Elton John
Jan 31, 19741 min read


Elton John: Win His LP Cover Article (1973)
Elton John’s Win His LP , a cover and one-page article in Look In Magazine , September 8, 1973.

Elton John
Sep 8, 19731 min read


Elton John: "Fat & Fab" Article (1973)b
Elton John’s "Fat & Fab" , a one-page article, 1973.

Elton John
Aug 31, 19731 min read
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