Elton John "Anything that nurtures talent, you know, gets my ear," Taupin insists. He remains one of the most successful lyricists in the world, having collaborated for more than half a century with Sir Elton, selling more than 300 million records globally, and together writing mor...
EltonJohnand Bernie Taupin have been named as the recipients of the 2024 U.S. Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. TheRocket Manhitmaker and his songwriting partner will be honoured during an all-star tribute concert in Washington D.C. on 20 March...
Elton John had arrived and the music world would never be the same again. His life has been full of drama, from the early rejection of his work with song-writing partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar; from half-heartedly trying to drown himself in ...
Later in his career, John would remember “Skyline Pigeon” as the first song he and lyricist Bernie Taupin really became excited about. It’s hard not to see why; you could go so far as to call this the first real Elton John ballad. John’s elegiac melody marries perfectly with Taupin...
Elton John (5) In one of the Grammys’ many quirks, Elton John has received five awards, yet only one has been for material created with longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. John’s first Grammy came in 1987 for his contribution to the all-star cover of “That’s What Friends Are...
When he emerged, his writing partnerBernie Taupinwas nowhere to be found, and the stalwart members of his band had similarly gone off to other opportunities. "I came off the road in 1976, and I didn't do anything that had to do with music at all," John toldMal Redingin 1983. "For...
“There’s no point doing this record if it doesn’t bring his work to light,” said John. “I want him to be comfortable financially. I want his life to improve a little.” John and Russell worked with John’s long-time songwriting partnerBernie Taupinand producerT Bone Burnetton the...
Bernie had written the song about his then-girlfriend (his future first wife), Maxine Feibelman, whom you can also see in the clip enjoying the song. The video perfectly demonstrates Elton John's incredible talent for writing music, especially for songs like 'Tiny Dancer' which would go on...
Later in his life, John added the middle name Hercules. Recording career begins In 1968 John met Bernie Taupin (1950–), who became his long-term song-writing partner. John's first album, Empty Sky (1969), was a commercial failure. His second album contained "Your Song," a hit in ...
Elton John is a singer, pianist, and composer who created one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in pop history with Bernie Taupin.