Davey Johnstone on the making of Elton John’s 1975 masterpiece, Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy

It began aboard the high seas, a concept record about Elton John and Bernie Taupin's early days, and when the band got to Caribou Ranch, they'd turn out one of the greatest albums of the '70s ...

John Williams Reveals He’s Doing History-Making Music For Spielberg’s Wild UFO Movie

John Williams will score Steven Spielberg's upcoming UFO film, marking the pair's 30th collaboration in 51 years.

27 Years Ago, Elton John Rewrote His Saddest Ballad to Pay Tribute to a Princess the World Still Mourns Today

Elton John turned his saddest song into a heartfelt tribute to Princess Diana. He performed it once at her funeral and never ...
American Songwriter

Exclusive: Elton John on Making History With ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy,’ and Why it Remains His Favorite Album a Half Century Later

"'Captain Fantastic' remains one of my most favorite albums," Elton John tells American Songwriter. "I am still so proud of ...

Elton John's Greatest Song Was a Flop — Until This Cult-Classic Film Revived Its Popularity 3 Decades Later

Elton John’s greatest song flopped in 1971, but one unforgettable Almost Famous scene turned it into a defining moment in ...