A Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 12, 1973, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 271), Elton John’s “Daniel” — backed with “Skyline Pigeon” — was a poignant piano ballad written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin. The single entered the UK Singles Chart on January 20, 1973, remained for 10 weeks, and peaked at No. 4. A timeless Goodbye Yellow Brick Road era gem. It initially appeared as the opening track on John's 1973 album, Don'

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

A transitional moment for Elton John — between albums, across borders, and into the collector’s spotlight.

Elton's London Festival Hall Triumph

A candid early‑career interview with Elton John, reflecting on his partnership with Bernie Taupin, his early struggles, his stage persona, and the evolution of his identity as a performer and songwriter.

A detailed look at how Elton John and Bernie Taupin first connected through a classified advertisement, leading to one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in modern music.

Elton's Trident Studio Love Letter Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s article “Elton Chooses Trident” featured Elton John discussing his recording preferences, with a focus on why he insisted on London's Trident Studios for his second and third albums (Tumbleweed Connection and the upcoming one in March). Elton John’s second album, released in the middle of last year, possessed a quality of sound with few parallels in the history of pop records. It was cl

An Elton & Bernie Timeless Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 8, 1971, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 233), Elton John’s “Your Song” — backed with “Into The Old Man's Shoes” — was the breakthrough ballad written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin. Produced by Gus Dudgeon with arrangements by Paul Buckmaster, this tender piano anthem entered the Official Singles Chart on January 23, 1971, peaking at No. 7 for 12 weeks, with a 2002 re-entry peaking at No.

Elton’s dusty Americana masterpiece – order now before the rockets take off! The New ELTON JOHN Album Tumbleweed Connection (DJLPS 410) – one-page advert in Sounds, December 26, 1970. D.J.M. (Distributors) Ltd., James House, 71/75 New Oxford St., London W.C.1A 1DP. Tel: 01.836.4864. Distributed by Pye Records (Sales) Ltd. More Elton early-career gems added weekly.

Elton John’s Elton's Talk In , a cover and two-page feature and advert in Sounds , December 26, 1970.