“It used to be, like, 25 minutes long!”: The classic Guns N’ Roses ballad inspired by Elton John

Guns N’ Roses’ 1992 hit November Rain is one of the greatest power ballads of all time – and in the creation of singer Axl ...
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No Matter How Many Times Elton John Sings This Song, He Says It Gets “Better Every Time”

You may or may not be surprised, but Elton John never gets sick of singing the song that put his name on the map.
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Elton John Reveals Which of His Own Songs Are His Favorites — and Which Hit He Cannot Stand

Elton John's gift may be his song, but that doesn't mean he loves them all. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 77-year-old musician spoke about which ...
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Elton John’s Song Was Nearly Forgotten Until a ’70s Legend Covered It and Outshined the Original

Elton John released his second studio album, Self-titled, in 1970. The record featured “Your Song,” which was arguably the breakthrough hit for John, propelling him into stardom. The eponymous ...

Elton John Looks Back on 'Your Song' as His Career-Defining Track

Sir Elton John reveals Your Song as the piece he is most proud of in his six‑decade career, highlighting its emotional ...
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Elton John’s Song Was Nearly Forgotten Until a ’70s Legend Covered It and Outshined the Original

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...