The 1984 song Elton John and Sting agreed was on another level: “I wish I had written”

For all of the technical theory Elton John and Sting knew about music, they knew that some pop songs were beyond ...

Elton John and other classic rock legends made huge comebacks in the 1980s

Discover why classic rock acts like Elton John, Pink Floyd, and AC/DC experienced resurgences in the 1980s, driven by new ...
American Songwriter

The 1980s Pop Hit That Played a Pivotal Role in the “Rebirth” of Elton John

Music has the power to change lives. One person who does is Elton John, and he claims that one duet from the 1980s saved his. When one thinks of life-altering music, they might think of grand ...
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Elton John's 20 Greatest Songs, Ranked

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...
American Songwriter

3 Hits From the 1980s That Just Don’t Get Enough Praise

When one looks back at the 1980s, they think of MTV, hair metal, synth pop, and the occasional classic rock hit. Those were, of course, the staples of the decade. As a result, they’re also the topics ...

9 Songs You May Not Know Elton John Wrote

Elton John was behind songs by Kate Bush, Tina Turner, and more. Here are seven songs you might not know Elton John wrote.