He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriting partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. Initially intended as a duet with Dusty Springfield, Kiki Dee stepped in and it gave her the biggest hit of her career. Image: YouTube John Lewis and Partners ‘Tis the season for Christmas commercials on TV. Performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, Elton took on the daunting task of singing Queen's biggest song. 8tracks radio. We've picked the very best times that Elton duetted with fellow popstars: Read more: The Story of... 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me'. Whether it's a studio release, a live performance or even allowing a sample on a rap song, Elton John has collaborated with countless artists. Online, everywhere. Tour statistics Recommended to you based on your activity and what's popular • Feedback in 1999, Elton played the piano and sang backing vocals while Tina Turner belted out her signagure song 'Proud Mary'. That's Rocket Hour, his Beats 1 radio show that celebrates pop music from every era. [url=https://www.setlist.fm/edit?setlist=63d2aec3&step=song]Edit this setlist[/url] | [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/elton-john-63d6be6f.html]More Elton John setlists[/url], New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, CT, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY, Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time), Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player. 10 tracks (45:10). The live recording of this song was released as a single later that year, and was a number one hit in both the UK and US. Elton John's piano playing was influenced by American session musician Leon Russell. Gary later said it was a thank-you note to Elton for sticking by him during his wilderness years, and as a dig to those who deserted him. Sorry Blue, but we're going for this duet of Elton with soul legend Ray Charles instead of your number one hit (though, we do have a soft spot for it). Get the Elton John Setlist of the concert at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA on November 28, 1974 from the Caribou Tour and other Elton John Setlists for free on setlist.fm! Elton John is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 1 diamond, 40 platinum or multi-platinum, and 23 gold albums, and over 50 Top 40 hits. Listen free to Elton John – Tumbleweed Connection (Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun, Come Down In Time and more). Spandau Ballet Instead of repeating the formula that made Elton John a success, John and Bernie Taupin attempted their most ambitious record to date for the follow-up to their breakthrough. Although his 1997 album The Big Picture featured this song as a solo track, its single version was a duet with none other than opera legend Pavarotti. 10 tracks (46:53). George Michael's Cover to Cover tour regularly included this Elton song, and for the final show at Wembley Arena on March 23 1991, he brought out Elton as a surprise guest to sing it with him. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, 25 March 1947) is an English singer, pianist, and composer. Here, they performed together at Madison Square Garden in 2000, and pop greatness was born. Editors’ Notes Only Elton John could play Led Zeppelin, KAYTRANADA, and Beyoncé back-to-back. Add setlist, 22 activities (last edit by Luke71, 1 Apr 2019, 00:59 Etc/UTC). Elton John's Greatest Hits is the ninth album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released on MCA Records, catalogue MCA 2128, in November 1974. - stream 11,000+ Elton John playlists including rock, the beatles, and Queen music from your desktop or mobile device. This gave Elton his first ever UK number one, and it remains one of his best loved hits. Sir Elton John has had pretty much every artist queuing up to get the chance to work with him over the years. Love Songs is a compilation album by British singer-songwriter Elton John.The album was first released on 6 November 1995 by John's own label The Rocket Record Company, in conjunction with Mercury Records. Elton John’s fourth album is a dusky, dense set of big pop gestures and lush ballads that, conceptually, detail Elton in America. Listen free to Elton John – Greatest Hits (Your Song, Daniel and more). The official website of Elton John, featuring tour dates, stories, interviews, pictures, exclusive merch and more Yes, this actually happened at the 2000 British Comedy Awards! At the 2001 Grammy Awards, at a time when Eminem was facing criticism over his homophobic lyrics, the rapper responded by performing 'Stan', with Elton John singing Dido's lines. For Shania's Winter Break tour in 1999, she performed this brilliant medley duet, with the pair trading songs. 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