“I began writing a song in my head about the drudgery of being an astronaut”: The classic song that transformed Elton John into a superstar

Credit: YouTube/Elton John Every great artist has their golden era, the period in which they reach their creative zenith, surpass even their own expectations and produce a catalogue of work that is as ...
American Songwriter

Elton John Celebrates “Rocket Man” Reaching 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Streaming numbers for the Elton John classic “Rocket Man” are as high as a kite. On Friday (January 5), John took to social media to announce that the 1972 song has amassed 1 billion streams on ...
Men's Journal

This 1972 Rock Classic Helped Launch A Six-Decade Career

“Rocket Man” cemented Elton John as a rock star who was here to stay. "Rocket Man" released in 1972 solidified Elton John's rock star status. The single's success marked John's rise to international ...
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The Rocket Man turns 79: Celebrating Elton John’s birthday and his 10 greatest hits

As Sir Elton John celebrates his 79th birthday, we look back at the glittering career of the Pinner-born prodigy who ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Elton John Is Still Standing: Rocket Man on Disney+ Live Special, Ending Tour Life and Topping the Charts in His ‘70s

The Oscar, Grammy and Tony winner on possibly winning an Emmy, collaborating with Britney Spears and his favorite Aretha Franklin moment. By Mesfin Fekadu Going to an Elton John concert is an ...