Wednesday, November 08, 2023

New Album Coming in 2024


Elton said during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony that he has completed recording his next album and it will surprise a lot of people.  Click here to read article at People.com

Elton John is releasing new music!

On Friday, the music legend, 76, took the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn to induct his close friend and longtime songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

During his speech, John revealed that the duo — whose music partnership spans over 50 years — had just finished a new album. 

“We’ve just finished an album in Los Angeles, which is going to surprise the s--- out of you,” John told the audience in fan-recorded footage of the event. Referring to his swearing, he then joked, “Oops I can’t say that.”


 

Monday, November 06, 2023

Elton inducts Bernie Taupin into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Kevin Mazur, Getty Images 

Elton John inducted his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight with a touching speech filled with gratitude and love.

John declared the duo's chance first meeting "one of the greatest moments of my life," declaring that he not only found a lifelong creative partner but the best friend he never had. "We climbed mountains that we never thought were possible to climb, and we scaled heights that we never thought were possible to scale."



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Elton John inducted his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight with a touching speech filled with gratitude and love.

John declared the duo's chance first meeting "one of the greatest moments of my life," declaring that he not only found a lifelong creative partner but the best friend he never had. "We climbed mountains that we never thought were possible to climb, and we scaled heights that we never thought were possible to scale."



Read More: Elton John Inducts Bernie Taupin into the Rock Hall of Fame | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-inducts-bernie-taupin-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Elton John inducted his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight with a touching speech filled with gratitude and love.

John declared the duo’s chance first meeting “one of the greatest moments of my life,” declaring that he not only found a lifelong creative partner but the best friend he never had. “We climbed mountains that we never thought were possible to climb, and we scaled heights that we never thought were possible to scale.”

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Elton John inducted his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight with a touching speech filled with gratitude and love.

John declared the duo's chance first meeting "one of the greatest moments of my life," declaring that he not only found a lifelong creative partner but the best friend he never had. "We climbed mountains that we never thought were possible to climb, and we scaled heights that we never thought were possible to scale."



Read More: Elton John Inducts Bernie Taupin into the Rock Hall of Fame | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-inducts-bernie-taupin-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Elton John inducted his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight with a touching speech filled with gratitude and love.

John declared the duo's chance first meeting "one of the greatest moments of my life," declaring that he not only found a lifelong creative partner but the best friend he never had. "We climbed mountains that we never thought were possible to climb, and we scaled heights that we never thought were possible to scale."



Read More: Elton John Inducts Bernie Taupin into the Rock Hall of Fame | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-inducts-bernie-taupin-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Elton John inducted his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight with a touching speech filled with gratitude and love.

John declared the duo's chance first meeting "one of the greatest moments of my life," declaring that he not only found a lifelong creative partner but the best friend he never had. "We climbed mountains that we never thought were possible to climb, and we scaled heights that we never thought were possible to scale."



Read More: Elton John Inducts Bernie Taupin into the Rock Hall of Fame | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-inducts-bernie-taupin-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Elton performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The Weight - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023

Friday, September 08, 2023

Bernie Taupin interview in Vulture

Great interview with Bernie about his upcoming book...some interesting takeaways; 

Bernie Taupin is still standing

Scattershot - by  Bernie Taupin (Hardcover)

  • He doesn't think "Island Girl" is racist...
  • He thinks "Blue Moves" would be a better single album and was too depressing
  • "Candle In The Wind" was originally about Montgomery Clift
  • "I'm Still Standing" was about an ex-girlfriend of Bernie's
  • The deep cuts show is still being discussed
  • New music is still planned
It's a great read. 

Monday, July 10, 2023

Elton's farewell to his fans at the final show in Stockholm.



Thursday, February 23, 2023

"Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player" 2LP Record Store Day release

 

Looks like this is a tease for the Deluxe set expected later this year.

Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player is Elton John’s sixth studio album. Released in January 1973 on DJM Records, it features the hits “Crocodile Rock” and “Daniel.” The first of two studio albums he released that year, it was his second straight #1 album in the U.S. and his first U.K. chart-topper.

2 LP set pressed on Propeller Splatter vinyl for Record Store Day 2023

SIDE A:
1. Daniel
2. Teacher I Need You
3. Elderberry Wine
4. Blues For My Baby And Me
5. Midnight Creeper


SIDE B:
6. Have Mercy On The Criminal
7. I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol
8. Texan Love Song
9. Crocodile Rock
10. High Flying Bird


SIDE C:
11. Daniel - Session Demo
12. Teacher I Need You - Session Demo
13. Elderberry Wine - Session Demo
14. Blues For My Baby And Me - Session Demo
15. High Flying Bird - Session Demo


SIDE D:
16. Have Mercy On The Criminal - Session Demo
17. I'm Going To Be A Teenage Idol - Session Demo
18. Hi-Heel Sneakers - Session Demo
19. Skyline Pigeon - Session Demo
20. Jack Rabbit - Session Demo