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In terms of sales and lasting
popularity, Elton John was the biggest pop superstar
of the early '70s. Initially marketed as a
singer/songwriter, John soon revealed he could craft
Beatlesque pop and pound out rockers with equal
aplomb. He could dip into soul, disco and country,
as well as classic pop balladry and even progressive
rock. His versatility, combined with his effortless
melodic skills, dynamic charisma and flamboyant
stage shows made him the most popular recording
artist of the '70s. Unlike many pop stars, John was
able to sustain his popularity, charting a Top 40
single every single year from 1970 to 1996.
During that time, he had temporary slumps in
creativity and sales, as he fell out of favor with
critics, had fights with his lyricist Bernie Taupin,
and battled various addictions and public scandals.
But through it all, John remained a remarkably
popular artist and many of his songs -- including
"Your Song," "Rocket Man,"
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," and
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me" --
became contemporary pop standards.
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