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Elton John

Five controversial lyrics from the 1970s that couldn’t be written today

Five controversial lyrics from the 1970s that couldn’t be written today

Not great pen work.

Dale Maplethorpe
May 5, 2026
Kate Bush - Musician - 1980's

The 1972 song Kate Bush called one of her all time favourites: “It was really exciting”

The truly timeless classics.

Tim Coffman
May 3, 2026
Elton John - Musician - 2025

The “terrible” 1979 album Elton John couldn’t ever approve of

Not worth the musical headache.

Tim Coffman
Apr 30, 2026
Elton John - Musician - 1970s

“It was pathetic”: Elton John met his hero in 1976 and instantly regretted it

Heartbreaking.

Joe Taysom
Apr 30, 2026
Elton John - Musician - 2025

Elton John on why Prince was “musically miles ahead”

One of a kind.

Callum MacHattie
Apr 30, 2026
Billy Joel - Musician - 1978

The musician Billy Joel crowned as “the definitive piano artist”

Embodying the instrument.

Tim Coffman
Apr 29, 2026
Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

What was the song of the summer in 1976?

Written from the beachside.

Callum MacHattie
Apr 29, 2026
Elton John - 2024 - Musician

The singer Elton John called “one of the most incredible people”

The perfect kind of musical friend.

Tim Coffman
Apr 26, 2026
Why Elton John called Bob Dylan "scruffy"

The 1986 album Elton John can’t stand: “It was a disaster”

The bubble bursts.

Tim Coffman
Apr 26, 2026
John Lennon being interviewed in Los Angeles California - September 29 1974

Why John Lennon wished he had his own Bernie Taupin: “I am too egocentric”

The grass is greener.

Callum MacHattie
Apr 25, 2026
Elton John - Musician - 2022

The 1971 album Elton John said was torture to make: “It was very painful”

Needing a little more elbow grease.

Tim Coffman
Apr 24, 2026
Elton John - Musician - 1970s

The 1977 song Elton John thought no one could beat: “So good at what it does”

Absolutely perfect in execution.

Tim Coffman
Apr 22, 2026

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