Elton John

One of Britain’s most successful solo artists ever, Elton John has remained popular since the early 1970s. He is an accomplished pianist, song composer and singer. His lyrics have mostly been written by his music partner Bernie Taupin. In recent years Elton John has written musicals (Aida) and movie music (Lion King).

Here is one of his ballads from 1976, ‘Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word’.

Here is perhaps his most famous song, ‘Your Song’.