Bernie Taupin

It should be Lyrics and Music! What do you call a musician who cannot sing or play an instrument? Give up? The correct answer is a lyricist. Yes, a lyricist; the most under-appreciated band member next to the drummer and the hard-working roadies. When you think about Elton John do you also think of Bernie Taupin. When you’re singing “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” understand that those words came from the mind of Bernie Taupin. Elton John put the beautiful music and voice to it, but,without...Read Full Story

Elepharts has learned that Garth Brooks along with other musical titans Leon Russell, John Bettis, Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly and Allen Toussaint will become the newest members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 42nd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. (LOL - No word yet on Chris Gaines getting the nod. Hmmm... maybe next year.) The star-studded event is slated for Thursday, June 16th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Additional special award honorees will be...Read Full Story

Set for release by Universal in October, 2010, and produced by T Bone Burnett, The Union marks the culmination of a mutual musical adoration that began in the late 1960s, ahead of Elton's debut US performance in 1970 at The Troubadour Club in Los Angeles. The album is a collaboration between Elton and Leon Russell, with songs by Elton and Bernie Taupin; by Elton, Bernie and Leon; by Elton and Leon and by Leon alone. The Union was recorded in Los Angeles earlier this year, with guest musicians...Read Full Story

Set for release by Universal in October, 2010, and produced by T Bone Burnett, The Union marks the culmination of a mutual musical adoration that began in the late 1960s, ahead of Elton's debut US performance in 1970 at The Troubadour Club in Los Angeles. The album is a collaboration between Elton and Leon Russell, with songs by Elton and Bernie Taupin; by Elton, Bernie and Leon; by Elton and Leon and by Leon alone. The Union was recorded in Los Angeles earlier this year, with guest musicians...Read Full Story

Two Rooms: Celebrating the Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin ~ Various Artists - Rock (42)Buy new: $8.05 316 used & new from $0.01(Visit the Best Sellers in Contemporary Blues list for authoritative information on this product's current rank.)Review & Description16 TRACKS Read moreFind the best price Click HereRead Full Story