Quick, who the most successful artist of the 1970's? Worldwide, it was Elton John with about twenty Top 10 Hits during that decade alone, including 9 that went to #1 or #2 in America. Many of the most memorable songs of the early '70's were penned by the team of Elton John & Bernie Taupin and recorded by John and his excellent band. This list is an excellent introduction to that work. Please view it and help construct it by voting or adding to it. Thanks and enjoy!
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Harmony
the closing track from his 1973 magnum opus double LP Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Bennie and the Jets
nonsensical fun pop record that hit #1 in 1974.
Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds
One of the very few Beatles covers that may top the original masterpiece, with the help of John Lennon on guitar.
Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)
tribute to the recently murdered John Lennon, Elton's friend and musical hero.
Border Song
another very early song that displayed incredible songcraft and production. Elton hit the ground running in 1970 and didn't stop for a very long time.
Saturday Night's Alright (for Fighting)
One of Elton's best live rockers, and yet another highlight from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Another timeless John/Taupin love song.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Title track to his 1973 masterpiece, one of the great records of the 1970's.
Daniel
another moving tribute, in the vein of Your Song and Candle In the Wind.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight
auto-biographical tale of an early suicide attempt that highlighted the excellent 1975 effort Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.