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Matt Springer
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With so many classic tracks, it's easy to forget many of the band's less-celebrated gems.
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Underrated Elton John: The Most Overlooked Song From Every Album
For all the great singles, sometimes the best moments on the Rocket Man's records are the deep cuts.
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In Search of America: 50 Very Diverse Rock Songs About the U.S.
What’s more American than rock ‘n’ roll? Rock ‘n’ roll songs about America, that’s what.
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Is ‘Victim of Love’ Elton John’s Worst Album?
It isn't horrible because it's disco, but because it's a collection of forgettable songs.
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Yes, Elton John’s Stepfather Really Was That Great
Fred "Derf" Farebrother later served as the singer-songwriter's band chauffeur and sometime roadie.
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How Elton John Conjured Up His Past With ‘Crocodile Rock’
Sardonic, sincere, outlandish and tuneful—that was Elton John in the '70s, and that was “Crocodile Rock.”
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‘Bennie and the Jets': The Elton John Song That Made Axl Rose Want to Rock
Classic 1973 song was inspired by the era and ended up as inspiration for future artists.
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The Story Behind Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’
Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to Elton John's "Rocket Man" while driving. It was all uphill from there.
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The Best Song From Every Elton John Album
Even his weakest albums remind us of what a way he has with a melody.
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Billy Joel Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Ultimate Classic Rock ranks Billy Joel albums, from worst to best.