Listen to Elton John’s First Song with Bernie TaupinListen to Elton John’s First Song with Bernie TaupinPiano icon released “Scarecrow” to mark his 74th birthday and collaborators’ shared history.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bernie Taupin Didn’t Want Elton John Box Set ReleasedBernie Taupin Didn’t Want Elton John Box Set ReleasedLyricist feared that putting out the duo’s early songs would leave him “embarrassed.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Elton John, Bernie Taupin Win Academy Award for ‘Rocketman’ SongElton John, Bernie Taupin Win Academy Award for ‘Rocketman’ SongThe duo took home the Oscar for 'Best Original Song.' Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Bernie Taupin Rejected Fame on ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’How Bernie Taupin Rejected Fame on ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’This 1973 No. 2 hit remains one of the most explicitly autobiographical lyrics he ever wrote for Elton John. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Elton John Met Bernie TaupinHow Elton John Met Bernie TaupinAn envelope of poems given to singer resulted in 50-year songwriting partnership. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'The songwriting team talk about the recording of their classic album. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Elton John and Bernie Taupin Recieve Songwriters Highest HonorElton John and Bernie Taupin Recieve Songwriters Highest HonorElton John and Bernie Taupin are already members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, but apparently the Hall feels they deserve more, so they've now been given the organization's highest award.Ed ChandlerEd Chandler