Elton John

Released: October 22, 1976

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

[Verse 1]
Oh, he was a light star
Tripping on a high wire
Bulldog stubborn
Born uneven
A classless creature
A man for all seasons
But don't bet them
They can't take him to the very bottom
Because they made him
And they'll waste him
And I don't believe
That I want to watch them

[Chorus]
Because the fifties shifted out of gear
He was an idol then
Now he's an idol here
But his face has changed
He's not the same no more
And I have to say
That I like the way his music sounded before

[Verse 2]
He was tight-assed
Walking on broken glass
Highly prized
In the wallet size
The number one crush
In a schoolgirl's eyes
But don't pretend that it won't end
In the depth of your despair
You went from lame suits
Right down to tennis shoes
To peanuts
From the lion's share
Alright

[Chorus]
Because the fifties shifted out of gear
He was an idol then
Now he's an idol here
But his face has changed
He's not the same no more
And I have to say
That I like the way his music sounded before

Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer whose unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the biggest music icons of the 20th century. Elton has sold more than 250 million albums, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever.

He excelled in music from a young age, attending the prestigious Academy of Music on a scholarship at just eleven years old. In 1970 he released his first self-titled album, making him a huge international star.

Some of his most famous hits include “Crocodile Rock”, “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Take the Long Way Home”.

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