American Songwriter

4 Songs From 1974 That Were Euphoric To Listen to for the First Time

If you got to hear these hit songs in 1974 on the day they were released, it was probably an insanely euphoric experience.

Elton John Taps into World Series Fever With Dodger Stadium Flashback: ‘One of the Most Memorable Performances of My Life!’

The post features vintage video from the legendary concerts, including Elton smashing a gong and singing on stage wearing his ...
Hartford Courant

50 years later: How 1974’s No. 1 albums hold up after a half century

What a strange year 1974 was in pop music. A total of 23 different albums reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. And sure, there were some expected presences: Paul McCartney and John Lennon both ...
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Elton John Celebrates 50 Years Of ‘Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy’ With Deluxe Reissue

Elton John’s Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy turns 50. The landmark 1975 album that charted Elton and Bernie Taupin’s early struggles is being reissued with demos, live recordings, and the ...
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Elton John Collaborator Explains Why 'Rocket Man' Singer Threw Tantrum in Studio

Elton John’s temper is legendary, so much so that his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics of the 1974 hit “The ...
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50 years later: How 1974’s No. 1 albums hold up after a half century

A total of 23 different albums reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. And sure, there were some expected presences: Paul McCartney and John Lennon both topped the charts, as did the Rolling Stones, ...