Elton John - hoop of fire, 1986

"Even the most ardent enthusiasts freely admit that Leather Jackets (1986) was nothing more or less than a final fulfillment of his six-album deal with Geffen Records."

Pet Shop Boys And Elton John - in private seven inch mix, 2012

"No "PSB version" of "In Private" came to light, not even a demo, until more than 15 years later, when the Boys recorded it as a duet with Elton John and released it on the Fundamentalism bonus disc and, in an alternate mix, as a bonus track on the "Minimal" single."

Elton John - i'm going to be a teenage idol, 1973

"Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player is the sixth studio album by British musician Elton John. Released on 26 January 1973 by DJM Records, it was the first of two studio albums he released in 1973 (the second was Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, released nine months later), and was his second straight No. 1 album on the US Billboard 200 and first No. 1 album on the UK Albums Chart."

Elton John - song for guy, 1978

"As I was writing this song one Sunday, I imagined myself floating into space and looking down at my own body. I was imagining myself dying. Morbidly obsessed with these thoughts, I wrote this song about death. The next day I was told that Guy [Burchett], our 17-year-old messenger boy, had been tragically killed on his motorcycle the day before. Guy died on the day I wrote this song."

Elton John - please, 1995

"The song "Please" was covered by bluegrass singer Rhonda Vincent and country singer Dolly Parton for the 2018 tribute album Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin."

Elton John - elton's song, 1981

"Elton's Song" is a song written by Elton John (music) and Tom Robinson (lyrics). Recorded between August 1979 and March 1980 and produced by John and Clive Franks, the song first appeared much later on the 1981 album The Fox."

Elton John - blessed, 1995

"The first listening of Elton John's 32nd album, ``Made in England,'' makes this writer feel that he's heard a piece of every new song once before. That's not bad. In fact, it's good. I like what I've heard before, and I'm not alone."

Elton John - can you feel the love tonight, 1994

"the song was meant to follow "Disney's tradition of great love songs", and that it could "express the lions' feelings for each other far better than dialogue could".

Elton John - just like belgium, 1981

"Just Like Belgium" is a more pop-based track which lyrics have been described as "wistful" and as a "breezy travelogue", centered on "memory and travel", while themes of nostalgia have also been noted. Colette Bertrand, credited in the liner notes as the "French Girl", provides a spoken part on the track."

Elton John - the man who never died, 1985

"Released as a B-side to "Wrap Her Up." The instrumental tribute to John Lennon was written soon after he died. But with Taupin having separately written "Empty Garden," this song, strongly resembling "Song For Guy," remained unreleased for five years."

Elton John - daniel, 1973

"Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics after reading an article in either Time or Newsweek about a Vietnam War veteran who had been wounded, and wanted to get away from the attention he was receiving when he came back home."

Elton John - solar prestige a gammon, 1974

"Elton and Bernie were annoyed by fans who over analyzed the band’s lyrics for hidden meanings. So they made the nonsensical Solar Prestige to mess with those fans in particular. But it isn’t all gibberish. There are several ocean life names hidden in the song."

Elton John - crocodile rock, 1973

"Crocodile Rock" is dominated by a Farfisa organ riff, played by John. The lyrics take a nostalgic look at early rock 'n' roll, pop culture, dating and youthful independence of that era. John's band members, including Davey Johnstone on guitars, Dee Murray on bass and Nigel Olsson on drums, were also performers on the song. John, however, did all the vocals, including the falsetto backing vocals."

Elton John - japanese hands, 1988

"I’ve been wanting to write about this song – Japanese Hands – for a while. It is one of my favorites from Reg Strikes Back. And given the tragic events of the last few days, I felt compelled to write about it tonight. The song exemplifies the beauty and grace of Japan in a way that (I think) so many westerners perceive it. (Is that too broad of a generalization)? As I see the images of destruction and devastation, my heart is broken – as I’m sure everyone’s is."

Elton John - nikita, 1985

"Nikita" is a song by English musician Elton John from his 19th studio album, Ice on Fire (1985). It was released as the album's lead single on 4 October 1985, charting at number three on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven in the United States, and reaching the top 10 worldwide, topping the charts of eight countries. The song features George Michael on backing vocals and Nik Kershaw on guitar."

Elton John - the fox, 1981

"I can sit through this whole album without flinching once - there's some really nice material here, and whilst it's a far cry from classic Elton John, it's decent enough. The thundering opener "Breaking Down Barriers" is excellent, making the album seem rather promising when I first put it on. And I'm also pretty fond of "Just Like Belgium", which has perhaps the album's best pop hooks, although the nothing-instrumentation doesn't do it any favors. Then there's "Elton's Song", a complex but pleasant ballad that seems to be just the right length."

My Morning Jacket - rocket man cover, 2004

"Editor’s comment: The original Rocket Man, written and performed by Elton John, does not appeal to me nearly as much as this softer, more melodic version. Favorite lyric: “Rocket Man is burning up his fuse up hear alone.”

William Fitzsimmons - your song cover, 2023

"As much as my own catalog is filled with heartbreak and sadness, I’ve always been a sucker for a good love song. Just unabashedly declaring your devotion and feeling for another. I recorded this song as a private gift for my then girlfriend who was living far away as a Valentine’s Day gift. A couple years later she walked down the aisle to Elton’s “Your Song” on the day she became my wife. With her blessing I chose to make this gift the first song I recorded for my covers album. It became a special moment in our relationship and it is my hope that others might have that same experience too."

Elton John - sacrifice, 1989

"It's a simple lyric, but it's an intelligent adult lyric. It's basically about the rigors of adult love, and it's a million miles away from 'Your Song.' Elton came up with a brilliant melody, and his performance on it gives it a lot of integrity and meaning. It's not a surface song, and I think you'll probably see that one in the coming months becoming a big, big hit."

Elton John - grey seal, 1970

"Taupin has said that it's one of the songs he wrote with lyrics he never really understood, but somehow work. As for Elton, the song is one of his favorites, as he loves the way the music matches up to the lyrics."