By himself: Electricity, from Billy Elliot The Musical, released 2005
Featuring Elton John: Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer), by Ironik, released in 2009
Elton John's first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart was "Crocodile Rock," which reached the top position in April 1973. The song was a major commercial success and helped solidify John’s status as a leading pop artist in the early 1970s. Its catchy melody and nostalgic lyrics contributed to its widespread appeal.
First hit album: Elton John, 1970. First hit single: Your Song, 1970.
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Elton John has 19 more "top 40" UK hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 17 more "top 40" US hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 4 more "no. 1" UK hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 2 more "no. 1" US hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 54 more "top 40" UK hit singles than Billy Joel. Elton John has 23 more "top 40" US hit singles than Billy Joel. Elton John has 6 more "no. 1" UK hit singles than Billy Joel. Billy Joel has 1 more "no. 1" US hit single than Elton John.
His last chart hit was "Dam__t isn't God's last name" which peaked at number 86 in June, 1969.
First hit album: Elton John, 1970. First hit single: Your Song, 1970.
He did not have a hit song from 1981. However, a popular fan favorite from 1981 is "Elton's Song", from the album The Fox.
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First chart hit: "Ain't that a shame"-1955 Biggest hit: "Blueberry Hill-1956 Last top 40 hit: "Red Sails in the Sunset"-1963
Lonely this Christmas and Merry Christmas Everyoneboth reached #1 on the UK Singles chart while Last Christmasonly reached #6 on the same chart.
Elton John has 19 more "top 40" UK hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 17 more "top 40" US hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 4 more "no. 1" UK hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 2 more "no. 1" US hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 54 more "top 40" UK hit singles than Billy Joel. Elton John has 23 more "top 40" US hit singles than Billy Joel. Elton John has 6 more "no. 1" UK hit singles than Billy Joel. Billy Joel has 1 more "no. 1" US hit single than Elton John.
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