Elton John is one of the best pop singer-songwriters over the last four decades. These are his top 10 songs:
10. Bennie and the Jets
Electric boots, a mohair suit and a great chorus
9. Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters
Stark, direct ode to New York City
8. Empty Sky
The bongo intro sets the tone
7. Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
Classic track given new life with George Michael
6. Rocket Man
Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids
5. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
Soundtrack to the summer of '75
4. Your Song
One of the greatest love songs of all time
3. Tiny Dancer
Perfect choice for the bus scene in "Almost Famous"
2. Madman Across the Water
Brilliant composition that simply rocks
1. Friends
Captures the fleeting window of youth
What about Goodbey Yellow Brick Road and Saturday Night's Alright?
Posted by: Seth | January 27, 2011 at 06:14 AM
Good list. I would add Levon and Border Song.
Posted by: Karla | January 27, 2011 at 06:39 AM