Elton John

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Elton John Although he made an initial splash with his flamboyant stage getups, it's John's effortless way with simple but memorable melodies that has won him his ongoing popularity. With lyricist Bernie Taupin, the British pianist crafted a string of hits in the 1970s: zoologically-themed numbers such as "Crocodile Rock" and "Honky Cat" showed off his rock 'n' roll side, while "Rocket Man" and "Bennie and the Jets" proved he could slow things down just as effectively. A range of personal and artistic prob...

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Songs From The West Coast It don't always work when veteran rockers try to conjure their classic albums' old black magic. Going back to your roots and whatnot sounds good on paper, but your voice and reflexes change, recording techniques evolve and fashions shift. Maybe you've actually grown up, even if your audience hasn't.

With its backward-looking cameos by Stevie Wonder, Billy Preston and kindred soul Rufus Wainwright,...

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