Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elton John's rise to superstardom didn't happen overnight, but it reached a defining turning point with the release of "Crocodile ...

Elton John released his self-titled debut album in 1970, kicking off a career that is still revered decades later. While there are far too many songs by Elton John to list, these are four of his best ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elton John has countless hits to his name, from "Your Song" to "Candle in the Wind," but if you had to pick one track that defines ...

On this day (July 15) in 1972, Elton John topped the Billboard 200 with Honky Château. It was his first album to reach No. 1 in the United States. The LP also kicked off a streak of six consecutive ...

“Rocket Man” cemented Elton John as a rock star who was here to stay. "Rocket Man" released in 1972 solidified Elton John's rock star status. The single's success marked John's rise to international ...

In 1972, a classic rock song became a huge hit, marking a landmark moment in the history of music. 'Crocodile Rock' became the first Elton John song to ever hit No. 1, and it still holds up more than ...

Elton John’s rise to superstardom didn't happen overnight, but it reached a defining turning point with the release of “Crocodile Rock” in 1973. Long before his smash hits like “Rocket Man,” ...

On March 3, 1972, Elton John released "Rocket Man", the lead single from his album Honky Chateau. The song would become one of the singer's most popular songs ever, cementing him as the perennial rock ...