Who was Your Song by Elton John written about?

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Did Bernie Taupin wrote Your Song for Elton?

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Who was the song for Guy dedicated to?

This song – music and lyrics – was written by (now Sir) Elton John, on the night before he got confronted with the dramatic death of a beloved 17 year-old messenger boy at his recording studio. His name was Guy Burchett, who died in a motorcycle accident.

Are Elton and Bernie still friends?

‘We’re like any other couple who are friends and have a history’: Elton John’s legendary songwriting partner Bernie Taupin says the pair are now like ‘family’ to one another. They’ve worked together for a 50 years, and Bernie Taupin now sees his songwriting partner.

Who was Tiny Dancer written about?

Maxine Feibelman
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Bernie had written the song about his then-girlfriend (his future first wife), Maxine Feibelman, whom you can also see in the clip enjoying the song. ‘Tiny Dancer’ was recently named as one of the top 10 best ever Elton John songs in a TV special.

Who Wrote Song For Guy Elton John?

Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE is an English singer, pianist and composer. Commonly nicknamed the “Rocket Man” after his 1972 hit single of the same name, John has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 31 albums since 1969.

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Is Song For Guy an instrumental?

“Song for Guy” is a mainly instrumental piece of music by English musician Elton John. It is the closing track of his 1978 album, A Single Man.

What album was Song For Guy on?

A Single Man is the twelfth studio album by English musician Elton John. Released in 1978, it is the first album where Gary Osborne replaced Bernie Taupin as lyricist. It is also the first of two Elton John albums to not have any tracks co-written by Bernie Taupin on the original cut.

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How old is Elton John?

What instruments does Elton John?

He Began Playing Piano at Age 7

Elton got an early start on his trademark instrument. He began teaching himself to play his grandmother’s piano at age 7, and displayed a knack for playing many songs by ear. His ability eventually won him a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music at age 11.