John Lennon played it on repeat. Frank Sinatra called it the best song of the 1970s. How a simple C9 chord inspired a timeless top-10 hit

It was a spiritual download that just flowed through me”: guitarist Graeham Goble explains how learning this extended chord ...

Elton John Celebrates 'Incredible Husband' David Furnish as the Couple Marks Their 20th Wedding Anniversary

Elton John and David Furnish celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 21. The musician and the filmmaker, ...
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On This Day in 1970, Elton John Scored His First Big Hit With a “Virginal” Song (That Almost Went to the Hollies Instead)

Elton John's first major hit, "Your Song", first entered the charts in mid-December 1970, under two months after its release.

Frank Sinatra Beats Elton John’s Historic Record With A New No. 1 Hit

Frank Sinatra earns his first new No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in more than half a century with “I’ve Got My ...
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Why December 19th matters in rock history

It’s December 19th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1970, Elton John ’s first hit in America, “Your Song,” entered the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number eight.
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Lynn Goldsmith on the Music She Photographed During the 1970s

You have to get that comfort level when it's an intimate shot like that,” says Lynn Goldsmith. “It’s more macro.” ...

Elton John: The extraordinary career of the global music icon

Explore Elton John's extraordinary career: from humble beginnings to global fame. Discover his musical journey, his artistic ...