Elton John’s "Fat & Fab" , a one-page article, 1973.

A vibrant Record Mirror cover showcasing Elton John in full technicolour flamboyance, supported by an inside feature exploring his rising fame, personality, and presence in the pop landscape of 1973.

A candid, revealing NME feature capturing Elton John at a creative crossroads — reflecting on his image, his band, his American breakthrough, and his determination to reshape the music business on his own terms.

A trio of key updates from the February 10, 1973 NME: The Sweet secure a major Rainbow Theatre headliner, Elton John expands his upcoming tour, and Lou Reed confirms a new run of UK dates.

Elton John's Underrated Brilliance The one-page album review in New Musical Express (February 3, 1973) defended Elton John against the chic criticism of the time, arguing that admitting admiration for him was seen as a lapse of taste among rock arbiters. It pointed out that Elton John was easily as good as Leon Russell and James Taylor combined, and mostly better, but his rapid rise from cult-hero to pop-star meant the cognoscenti resented the public latching on early. The re

Elton John’s "The Royal Snore" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1973.

Elton's 1973 DJM Album Triumph Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express featured a one-page advert and review of Elton John’s Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (DJM). The review hailed it as “another fine Elton John album,” praising its blend of gentle, amusing, and bruising songs — from the soulful “Daniel” to the nostalgic “Crocodile Rock” and heavier tracks like “Have Mercy On The Criminal” and “Midnight Creeper.” It noted the emergence of Davey

A Melody Maker Warm Calypso Praise Published in the UK on January 13, 1973, Melody Maker’s one-page single review “ELTON JOHN: “Daniel”” hailed the track as a warm, attractive song that grows with each hearing. Set to a lilting calypso beat with electric piano and steel drum effects, the review called it a fine song and convincing hit. The Bernie Taupin lyrics about an elder brother who flies away have a cloudy, floating quality, and the old firm (Elton & Bernie) believe it's

A Melody Maker Warm Calypso Praise Published in the UK on January 13, 1973, Melody Maker’s one-page single review “ELTON JOHN: “Daniel”” hailed the track as a warm, attractive song that grows with each hearing. Set to a lilting calypso beat with electric piano and steel drum effects, the review called it a fine song and convincing hit. The Bernie Taupin lyrics about an elder brother who flies away have a cloudy, floating quality, and the old firm (Elton & Bernie) believe it's

The Edge That Hit Music Star Published in the UK on January 1, 1973, Music Star magazine’s two-page feature “Tottering on the Edge” included Elton John reflecting on a difficult period during the making of the new album (released in January). He explained: were making the new album (it's released in January) I was really low. It was just because I was exhausted and everything was getting on top of me. I had glandular fever, but didn't realise. So I got very depressed. But I p