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According to an account in Elizabeth Rosenthal's book His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John, the song was inspired by Taupin's sighting of either a shooting star or a distant aeroplane. [7] The song describes a Mars-bound astronaut's mixed feelings at leaving Earth to do his job. Rosenthal's account goes on to relate that the notion of ...
British singer, songwriter and pianist Elton John has recorded a total of 464 songs, most of which are written by him and Bernie Taupin. John formed the blues band Bluesology in 1962. After leaving Bluesology in 1967 to embark on a solo career, John met Taupin after they both answered an advert for songwriters, and he released his debut album ...
A range of artists have covered "Space Oddity" and others have released songs that reference Major Tom. A 2013 cover by the astronaut Chris Hadfield gained widespread attention; its music video was the first filmed in space. The song has appeared in numerous films and television series, including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013).
Elton John's gift may be his song, but that doesn't mean he loves them all.. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 77-year-old musician spoke about ...
"Rocket Man" (song), a 1972 song by Elton John; Rocket Man: The Definitive Hits, a 2007 Elton John compilation; Rocket Man: Greatest Hits Live, a 2007–2010 Elton John tour "The Rocket Man", a 1962 song by The Spotnicks, from Out-a-Space "Rocket Man", a 1970 song by Pearls Before Swine, from The Use of Ashes
The singles discography of British singer, songwriter and pianist Elton John consists of 140 official singles as main artist, 22 as a featured artist, as well as 56 other non-single guest appearances, 2 charity singles, and 3 other charted songs.
Elton John and Brandi Carlile on Co-Writing and Recording Title Song for His ‘Never Too Late’ Documentary: ‘It Feels Like a New Beginning’ Chris Willman November 15, 2024 at 9:01 AM
It was released on November 15, 2024, through EMI and Mercury Records as the lead single from John's 2024 soundtrack to his documentary film, Elton John: Never Too Late. [1] [2] [3] At the 97th Academy Awards the song was nominated for Best Original Song, becoming John's fifth and Carlile's first nomination in the category. [4]