J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

The 1973 recording became a defining moment in Elton John's career and earned lasting acclaim from critics and fans.

There are some songs that young, up-and-coming artists take a chance on with the hope that it gets noticed by someone, only for it to blow up in popularity and kickstart their career. In the case of ...

Elton John's 1974 classic "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" was ranked No. 10 on Ultimate Classic Rock's collection of the 40 Best Soft Rock Songs ever recorded. The song marked a huge turning point ...

Few songs are as synonymous with Elton John as "Tiny Dancer." More than five decades after its release, the 1971 classic remains one of his signature hits, has been certified 3x Platinum by the ...

Elton John has written a plethora of great songs in his time, and this classic, rooted in nostalgia, was inspired by a famous ...

From pub pianist to songwriter to global star, Elton John’s story is full of sparkling moments. As a pianist, vocalist, and performer, he stands among the best, but across the decades, it's his ...

Elton John was at the height of his powers, Bernie Taupin was supplying lyrics at extraordinary speed, and the resulting ...

Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s musical other half, is easily one of the greatest lyricists of our time. Here are some of his best lyrics, some from his work with Elton, others not. “Your Song” is easily ...

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