Happy Birthday Sir Elton John. ‘Rocket John (It Still Is A Long Long Time)’

This day (March 25, 1947), in Pinner, Middlesex, England, is born Reginald Kenneth Dwight better known as Elton John, English singer, composer and pianist

VIDEO DIGEST

Tracklist :

1 . Your Song (BBC, 1970)

2 . Levon (BBC, 11971)

3 . Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, 1972)

4 . Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (TOTP, 1973)

5 . Daniel (Watford, 1974)

6 . Pinball Wizard (Dodger Stadium, 1975)

7 . Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (w/ Kiki Dee)

8 . Shine On Through (1977)

9 . Song For Guy (1978)

10 . In A Soviet Restaurant (w/ Ray Cooper, 1979)

11 . Elton’s Song (w/ Jean-Claude Petit, 1981)

12 . I’m Still Standing

13 . Nikita (1985)

14 . Candle in the Wind (1986)

15 . I Guess Thats Why They Call It The Blues (Wembley, 1987)

16 . Sacrifice

17 . The One

18 . Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (w/ George Michael)

19 . Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Greek Theatre, 1994)

20 . Believe (1995)

21 . Border Song (Conan O’Brien Show, 1996)

22 . The Show Must Go On (w/ Queen, 1997)

23 . My Life (w/ Billy Joel, Tokyo, 1998)

24 . Empty Garden (1999)

25 . Grammy Performance (w/ Eminem)

26 . Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting (Royal Opera House, 2002)

27 . Imagine (w/ Dolly Parton, CMA, 2005)

28 . Crocodile Rock (Basel, 2006)

29 . Honky Cat (MSG, 2007)

30 . Tiny Dancer (Roundhouse, 2010)

31 . The Diving Board

32 . To George Michael (2016)

33 . Circle Of Life (w/ Andrea Bocelli, Colosseo di Roma 2017)

34 . Tiny Dancer (w/ Taron Egerton, 2019)

1 . (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again (2020)

1 . Your Song ( (White House, 2022)

TOP 10

Tracklist :

Your Song . Tiny Dancer . Goodbye Yellow Brick Road . Candle in the Wind . Can You Feel the Love Tonight . Crocodile Rock . Bennie and the Jets . Daniel . I’m Still Standing . Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long Long Time) .

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Singing (Ladies only) Ed Sheeran

Rita Ora's "Your Song," co-written with Ed Sheeran, blends her charismatic vocals with a breezy pop style and Caribbean flair, showcasing simplicity with Ed's knack for catchy tunes. Meanwhile, Grace VanderWaal's take on Sheeran's "The A Team" offers raw charm with her unique timbre, capturing a blend of sincerity and evolving artistry. Both stand out in their own right, balancing adaptation with authenticity.

Demi Lovato's live cover of "Give Me Love" strips the production back to spotlight her emotive range, giving Sheeran's lyrics a fresh vulnerability. On a different note, songs like "Photograph" and "Supermarket Flowers" reflect Sheeran's strength in evoking universal emotion, with the latter standing out as a heartfelt tribute. Together, these tracks showcase personal resonance and versatile performances.

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On English TV today, Elton John at ‘Top Of The Pops’ (1971)

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°651 – 2010s Music Videos

Zayn and Sia's "Dusk Till Dawn" delivers soaring drama with powerful vocals and a cinematic music video, while Little Mix’s heartfelt "Secret Love Song" explores hidden emotions with Jason Derulo’s contribution adding depth. Liam Payne and Rita Ora's "For You" leans heavily into romance for the *Fifty Shades Freed* soundtrack, and Rihanna’s "You Da One" blends pop with dancehall flair. Sam Smith’s "Too Good At Goodbyes" refines heartbreak into understated elegance, and Selena Gomez’s "Same Old Love" pairs emotional detachment with a killer hook. Chris Brown’s "Undecided" offers a smooth, nostalgic R&B vibe, while Rebecca Ferguson’s raw "Nothing’s Real But Love" keeps it stripped-back and honest. David Guetta’s "Say My Name" mixes EDM gloss with Latin flair through Bebe Rexha and J Balvin, and Rita Ora’s playful "Your Song" marks a breezy reentry into polished pop.

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Elton John performs with a 90-piece orchestra (2002)

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On TV today, Elton John at ‘Good Morning America’ (2002)

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