The songwriters who gave us “Your Song,”“Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize.
Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Wednesday as part of a starry tribute.
“EltonJohnand Bernie Taupin have written some of the most memorable songs of our lives,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in a statement. “Their careers stand out for the quality and broad appeal of their music and their influence on their fellow artists. Mo...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, making a point to underscore that their musical legacy is in harmony with their philanthropy, especially the Elton John AIDS ...
Incredibly, John said it was the first award he and Taupin have won as a duo. “It’s the first time I won an award with him. Ever,” John said while accepting the award. “We never won a Grammy, we never did anything together except for this and I’m so happy, thank you very...
Elton John says the key to his success alongside songwriting partner Bernie Taupin has been the variety of musical genres they've covered over the years.
“Elton John and Bernie Taupin have written some of the most memorable songs of our lives,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in a statement. “Their careers stand out for the quality and broad appeal of their music and their influence on their fellow artists. More than 50 years ago...
John and Taupin also won the Golden Globe for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again.” John noted in his Globes acceptance speech that that marked the first major award they had won together. Incredibly, John and Taupin have shared just one Grammy nomination—best original score written for ...
Elton John, 76, and Bernie Taupin, 73, were awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song - a lifetime achievement award given annually to an artist whose music has left a lasting impact - during a nearly three-hour tribute concert Wednesday night at DAR Constitution Hall....
Image:Bernie Taupin receives the Musical Excellence Award from Sir Elton John at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony last November. Pic: Reuters And while Taupin's lyrics are firmly embedded in modern pop culture, he says he struggles to explain what his secret is. ...