In recent days, the biography of one of the greatest music legends, Elton John, has been released in cinemas across Slovenia. Rocketman describes his life and follows the fantastic journey of transformation from a shy and talented pianist Reginald Dwight to a world star. And because there is never too much good music, we have collected the 30 best compositions of the English singer, pianist and composer. Elton John, you are the emperor!
Where to even start, you might be wondering? Elton John he recorded in his career 30 studio albums, sold more than 300 million records throughout the world and thus became one best-selling musicians in the world. For many years he created and collaborated with a renowned songwriter, poet and singer Bernie Taupin. During his career, Elton created quite a few hits that simply cannot be ignored. He received it numerous music awards – five Grammys, five Brit Awards, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a Tony, a Disney Legends Award and a Kennedy Center Honors Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Elizabeth II. however, she knighted him for his contribution to music and charity work.
During his career, Elton often struggled with alcohol addiction and cocaine, he also fought with bulimia. In January of last year, he announced that he would retire, and he did embarked on a three-year farewell tour for the last time. If you want to see the music legend perform on tour for the last time, then we trust you that the nearest On July 3 this year, he performed in Graz, Austria!
We have arranged his 30 best compositions according to the editor's choice chronologically.