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.
Your Song (1970)
Take Me to the Pilot (1970)
Madman Across The Water (1971)
Levon (1971)
Little Dancer (1971)
Rocket Man (1972)
Mona Lisa and the Mad Hatters (1972)
Honky Cat (1972)
Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) (1972)
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
Gray Seal (1973)
Candle in the Wind (1973)
Crocodile Rock (1973)
Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding (1973)
Daniel (1973)
Bennie and the Jets (1973)
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (1974)
The Bitch is Back (1974)
Philadelphia Freedom (1975)
Someone Saved My Life Tonight (1975)
Don't Go Breaking My Heart feat. Kiki Dee (1976)
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (1976)
Ego (1978)
I'm Still Standing (1982)
Sad Songs (Say So Much) (1982)
Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) (1982)
Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (1983)
Sacrifice (1990)
The Circle of Life (1994)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight (1994)
