elton john

July 24, 1976 – ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ Goes to No. 1 in the UK

July 24, 2020 Shay

Elton John scored his first UK number 1 single with ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ a duet with Kiki Dee. It was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin under the pseudonym “Ann Orson” and “Carte Blanche” and was Elton’s first UK No.1 after 16 Top 40 hits. John had met Dee when she was…

Quote

July 9, 2020 Shay

I think performers are all show-offs anyway, especially musicians. Unless you show off, you’re not going to get noticed. Elton John

June 6, 1969 – Elton John Releases Debut Album Empty Sky

June 6, 2020 Shay

Elton John releases his debut album Empty Sky in the UK, (released January 1975 in the US). ‘Skyline Pigeon’ is the best-known song on the album, and is the only one which John, albeit infrequently, performs as part of his live shows.

July 24, 1976 – ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ Goes to No. 1 in the UK

Quote

June 6, 1969 – Elton John Releases Debut Album Empty Sky

Meet Shay

thebuzzr podcast

About Us

Pages

Social Media

thebuzzr podcast global rankings