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Bernie Taupin: even after 300m album sales, why is Elton John’s lyricist still underrated?

A new autobiography sheds light on John’s songwriting partner – someone who wrote lyrics with astonishing empathy, and cleverly documented the music scene that surrounded the pair

The Guardian - UK

Bernie Taupin, Elton John's lyricist, would like to have a word

If you’re thinking of checking out the new memoir by Elton John’s lyricist to learn more about the Rocket Man, you’re out of luck

The Independent UK

"We knew within forty-five minutes that we had a superstar. It was electrifying": The Elton John show that launched his career into the stratosphere

In August 1970, Elton John played his first US gig at the 300-capacity Troubadour club in Los Angeles. It would change everything

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Elton John at Glastonbury 2023: Stage time, set list, surprise guests and BBC stream

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

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Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Missy Elliott becomes first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 inductees with Missy Elliott becoming the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted.

ABC News

George Michael, Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Chaka Khan among Rock Hall inductees

Chicago’s Chaka Khan and “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius are also among the list of inductees announced Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees

Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael have all been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Kate Bush also finally reaching the top of that hill

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Elton John review – cheers, tears and a stairlift to heaven

Over the top, joyful and in fine voice, rock’s great showman saunters, post-hip op, through the hits on the last leg of his global farewell tour

The Guardian - UK

Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin to stage first UK visual art show

Artist discusses reworking famous 60s images, and why he ‘couldn’t do the kind of things’ Rocket Man does

Evening Standard

Sir Elton John left stunned as he learns true inspiration behind Rocket Man

The singer’s long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin has revealed the true inspiration behind the number one hit

Louder

Elton John has just found out what really inspired his track Rocket Man, fifty years after its release

Elton John, surprisingly, has only just discovered the story behind his classic 1972 hit Rocket Man, while in an interview with his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin

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Daily Mirror

Sir Elton John shocked after learning the inspiration behind his iconic Rocket Man song

Rocket Man was written by Sir Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin and was released in 1972 but Elton never knew the story behind his own hit song

The Independent UK

Elton John rockets toward retirement at Dodger Stadium

Elton John rocketed toward retirement at Dodger Stadium

ABC News

Rocket Man changed Elton John's career almost overnight — 50 years on, it remains an anthem

When Rocket Man hit the airwaves, it transformed Elton John's career almost overnight and saved him from being written off as a one-hit wonder.

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