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The songwriter discovered the story behind the track – 50 years after its releaseThe post Sir Elton John surprised to learn true inspiration behind ‘Rocket Man’ appeared first on NME.
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Elton John: Watch Unearthed Video Of Elton John Performing “The Bitch Is Back” Live For The First Time 50 Years Ago
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Elton John’s album Caribou turns 50 years old this summer. He’s celebrating with a deluxe reissue to be released this Saturday for Record Store Day, which will include the previously unreleased outtake “Ducktail Jiver.” As part of the rollout for that project, Sir Elton has released footage of his first li...
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Joni Mitchell: Watch Joni Mitchell covers Elton John’s ‘I’m Still Standing’ at Gershwin Prize tribute show
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The song meant a lot to Mitchell, who survived a brain aneurysm 10 years agoThe post Watch Joni Mitchell covers Elton John’s ‘I’m Still Standing’ at Gershwin Prize tribute show appeared first on NME.
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Joni Mitchell: Watch Joni Mitchell Cover Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” At Gershwin Prize Tribute
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Last year, the Library Of Congress presented Joni Mitchell with the Gershwin Prize For Popular Song at a star-studded ceremony in Washington, DC. Mitchell gave one of her increasingly frequent performances, and a team of luminaries covered her songs. This year, Joni Mitchell returned to the Gershwin Prize ceremony. This time, it was to salute th...
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Metallica: Watch Official Video Of Metallica Covering Elton John At Gershwin Prize Tribute
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A few weeks back Elton John and his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin were honored with the Library of Congress’ George Gershwin Prize. Lots of musicians performed for a congressional audience in the duo’s honor, including Metallica, who opened the show with a cover of “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleedi...
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Elton John: Zak Starkey teases all-star charity album with father Ringo Starr, Elton John, Slash, Iggy Pop and more
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The collaborative record will be released the benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust The post Zak Starkey teases all-star charity album with father Ringo Starr, Elton John, Slash, Iggy Pop and more appeared first on NME.
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