Best Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is the seventh studio album by British musician Elton John, released in 1973 as a double LP. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, the album is noted for its wide range of musical styles, incorporating elements of pop rock, glam rock, and progressive rock. It contains several of John's...
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Elton John's definitive album for many critics, combining abundant classics, ambitious variety, and strong production; double-album sprawl is the main weakness.
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To Be Continued... is a box set compilation by English musician Elton John, released in 1990. The multi-disc collection spans John's career from his early recordings through the late 1980s, featuring hit singles, album tracks, and previously unreleased material. The compilation includes tracks from...
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Deep, thoughtful career survey with rarities; costly scale limits accessibility.
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The *Elton John - Greatest Hits* collection presents a selection of the singer’s most popular songs from the 1970s. Featuring iconic tracks like “Rocket Man” and “Tiny Dancer,” this compilation showcases Elton John's significant impact on pop and rock music. It is notable for its enduring appeal and...
"Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" is the ninth studio album by Elton John, released in May 1975 on DJM Records in the UK and MCA Records in the US. The album is largely autobiographical, chronicling the early creative partnership between John and lyricist Bernie Taupin as they struggled...
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Acclaimed autobiographical concept album with strong sequencing and musicianship; highly regarded but less universally canonical than Elton John's greatest records.
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Elton John’s Diamonds is a retrospective collection showcasing the most popular songs from his extensive catalog. The album compiles significant hits spanning his five-decade career, offering fans a comprehensive overview of his enduring pop and rock music. It's particularly valuable for those seeki...
The Very Best of Elton John is a compilation album by English musician Elton John, originally released in 1990. The record covers his extensive catalog of hits from the 1970s and 1980s, featuring classic piano-based rock tracks like "Your Song," "Rocket Man," and "Candle in the Wind." The compilatio...
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Hit-rich, commercially definitive overview with minor regional and catalog omissions.
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This collection showcases the most popular songs from Elton John’s career spanning the 1970s. Featuring iconic pop-rock tracks like “Rocket Man” and “Tiny Dancer,” it represents his initial success and remains a significant catalog for fans of classic music. The album achieved top status in the Unit...
This album is the cast recording for the 1997 Broadway musical adaptation of Disney's "The Lion King," directed by Julie Taymor. The music features songs by Elton John and Tim Rice from the original film, supplemented by additional compositions by Hans Zimmer and Lebo M. It is distinguished by its i...
Elton John: The Red Piano is a concert film documenting performances from Elton John's Las Vegas residency of the same name at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency ran from 2004 to 2009 and was directed by David LaChapelle, known for his elaborate and surreal visual style. The show combine...
Rocketman (2019) is a British musical biographical film directed by Dexter Fletcher chronicling the early career and personal struggles of Elton John, with Taron Egerton performing the songs in character.
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Well-reviewed musical fantasy approach and strong Egerton performance; more inventive than many music biopics.
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Released in 2019, this soundtrack accompanies the Elton John biographical fantasy film "Rocketman." The album features actor Taron Egerton performing reimagined and rerecorded versions of Elton John's greatest hits, rather than utilizing the original master recordings. Produced by Giles Martin, the...
Too Low for Zero is a studio album by British musician Elton John, released in 1983. The album marked a creative resurgence for John, reuniting him with longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin for the first time in several albums. It produced several hit singles, including 'I'm Still Standing,' 'I Guess Tha...
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Successful comeback with durable hits and positive retrospective standing; not usually ranked with Elton John's classic 1970s peak.
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