Billboard book of no 1 hits by elton john

List of billboard hot 100 numberone singles of 1975 wikipedia. John is featured on osbournes ordinary man, which debuts at no. Elton has achieved 26 gold, 38 platinum or multiplatinum and 1 diamond, 40 platinum or multiplatinum, and 23 gold albums, over 50 top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 300 million records worldwide. Lists number one songs from rock around the clock by bill haley and his comets to elton johns candle in the wind 1997, and includes background. This list is a copy of s elton johns biggest billboard top 100 hits. But the mans hardwon selfknowledge is what the books really aboutthis is no sob story. Even the worst of it can be ghoulishly funny the new york times janet maslin. Mar 25, 2017 elton john s biggest billboard hot 100 hits as a soloist chart is based on actual performance on the weekly billboard hot 100, through the april 1, 2017, ranking. Dec 28, 2005 there are three different sources that back this up. Biggest billboard hot 100 hits of the year, 1980 through. List of billboard hot 100 numberone singles of 1975. Elton john has called them a huge influence on me as a songwriter. Released on mca records in november 1974, it spans the years. Ordinary man is an ironic song title for elton john, given that the new track grants him a record on billboard s mainstream.

Elton is my secondfavorite artist after the beatles, and his career is one of the longest in the pantheon of pop music. The list is dominated by his run from the 70s, though a few songs from the 80s, 90s, and 00s are on the list. The singles discography of british musiciansingersongwriter elton john consists of 3 official singles and 20 as featured artist, as well as 47 other nonsingle guest appearances. Elton john selections from elton john greatest hits 1970. Despite the exclusion of a couple of lesser hits from this era, most notably levon and tiny dancer, greatest hits is a nearly flawless collection, offering a perfect introduction to elton john and providing casual fans with almost all the hits they need. Released in november 1974, it spans the years 1970 to 1974, compiling ten of johns singles, with one track variation for releases in north america and for europe and australia. I didnt include anything after 2001s songs from the west coast, because i. Elton johns biggest billboard hot 100 hits as a soloist chart is based on actual performance on the weekly billboard hot 100, through the april 1, 2017, ranking. For the best experience please update your browser. Elton johns biggest billboard hot 100 hits billboard. Flash back to the 70s with more than 50 classic hits from one of pop musics most memorable decades. Elton john s biggest billboard hot 100 hits as a soloist chart is based on actual performance on the weekly billboard hot 100, through the april 1, 2017, ranking.

The beatles stand at number one, followed by the rolling stones and then elton john. The most successful beatles cover version of the rock era, elton johns 1974 rendition of lucy in the sky with diamonds was included on his greatest hits, volume ii lp. Fred bronsons billboard book of number 1 hits, 5th edition isbn 0823076776. Elton john empty garden hey hey johnny take me down to the ocean 1982 single 39. This book is inobtainable because of elton john s incredible humour. This list spans from the issue dated january 1, 1955 to the present. Nov 25, 2019 on november 30, 1974, elton johns greatest hits began a 10week run atop the billboard 200 pop album chart on its way to selling more than 24 million copies worldwide. Elton john cover of beatles lucy in the sky with diamonds hits no. Elton johns billboard top 100 hits list challenges. Elton john full official chart history official charts. Joel whitburns top pop singles 19552008, 12 edition isbn.

On november 30, 1974, elton johns greatest hits began a 10week run atop the billboard 200 pop album chart on its way to selling more than 24. Music makers of all ages will discover a lifetime of enjoyment among the more than 300 pages of. Here is an updated look at the songwriters and producers with the most hot 100 no. For 31 consecutive years 19702000 he had at least one song in the billboard hot 100. There are three different sources that back this up. Elton john on being the top male solo artist of all time and why billboard is still his bible. Michael jackson mentally ill, tina turner a nightmare in new book. These are the billboard magazine hot 100 number one hits of 1975. Hard to believe, but theres never been a good singledisc overview of elton johns biggest hits available in america until 2007s 17track rocket man. Elton john greatest hits 19702002 pdf book library. Sir elton hercules john, cbe, is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful solo artists of all time. Born reg dwight, sir elton john had been releasing hits for 27 years when candle in the wind 97 was released in september 1997 and became the biggest selling single in uk history, with 4.

On november 30, 1974, elton johns greatest hits began a 10week run atop the billboard 200 pop album chart on its way to selling more than 24 million. Lists number one songs from rock around the clock by bill haley and his comets to elton johns candle in the wind 1997. May 29, 2019 even if youre not an elton fan is that a thing. The relationship is just as shocking as tina had with one turner and marvin gaye had with his father. It has been a while since i have come up with a new list for you. The long billboard chart runs of the 1990s were in part the result of a new.

The bee gees had the highest number of top hits at the billboard hot 100 chart during the 1970s 9 songs. Each song in this massive collection earned the distinction of a no. Elton is one of the topselling solo artists of all time, with 38 gold records and 31 platinum and multi platinum albums, over 50 top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 300 million records worldwide. There is no comparison between this book and finding chords online. Elton john achieves 20th top 10 album on billboard 200 chart. Apr 14, 20 it has been a while since i have come up with a new list for you. The most successful beatles cover version of the rock era, elton john s 1974 rendition of lucy in the sky with diamonds was included on his greatest hits, volume ii lp. Here are the 125 greatest artists of all time, according to billboard. The three strange lennonmccartney hits that went to no. Sheet music cover for elton johns your song, one of his first top ten hits in the. Biggest billboard hot 100 hits of the year, 1980 through today. Billboard is a subsidiary of prometheus global media, llc.

Going back through the archives, i was surprised to see that i never a list of top 100 elton john songs, so this is my ideal chance to do so. The british release added one track and was titled rocket man. Eltons career achievements to date are unsurpassed in their breadth and longevity. Greatest hits is the eleventh official album release for elton john, and the first compilation. Nov 29, 2015 elton john greatest hits, a 1974 compilation album, is the eleventh official album release for elton john, and the first compilation.

The billboard book of number one hits fred bronson on. In addition, the bee gees also remained the longest at the top of the billboard hot 100 chart during the 1970s 27 weeks. If john had no material other than the job his foultempered parents did on him, hed still have a riveting story to tellthe lurid parts will get all the headlines. Elton john greatest hits volumes one and two 1981, brown. Greatest hits 19702002 by elton john songbook sheet. The 100 greatest songwriters of all time rolling stone. In his fivedecade career elton john has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the bestselling music artists in the world. Elton john collects his 20th top 10 album on the billboard 200, as his greatest hits package diamonds vaults from no. Among solo males, he shares second place with paul. Now in its 5th edition,the billboard book of number 1 hitsonce again provides the inside scoop behind every song since 1955 known to reach the pinnacle of the legendary and most respected record chart in the worldbillboards hot 100.

Buy elton johns album titled greatest hits to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Lists number one songs from rock around the clock by bill haley and his comets to elton john s candle in the wind 1997. This list counts down my 50 favorite songs from one of the greatest songwriters ever, elton john. Bono has said their catalog makes him ill with envy. Coincidentally, it both begins and ends with songs by elton john.

The producer of elton john, gus dudgeon, and its string orchestrator, paul buckmaster, stayed with john over. The most shocking revelation is the relationship elton john has with his mother, these two just did not get along with each other. Billboard hot 100 chart achievements and milestones. The billboard book of number one hits bronson, fred on. I was not very pleased with the book as with a lot of hal lenords books i have come across the vocal melody is in two places by it self and mixed in with the acomponiment. Candle in the wind 1997something about the way you look tonight. Elton john greatest hits, a 1974 compilation album, is the eleventh official album release for elton john, and the first compilation.

The billboard hot 100 began with the issue dated august 9, 1958, and is currently the standard music popularity chart in the united states. Released in november 1974, it spans the years 1970 to 1974, compiling ten of john s singles, with one track variation for releases in north america and for europe and australia. He has more than fifty top 40 hits, including seven consecutive no. Elton john breaks record on mainstream rock songs chart. Across his career, john has had 57 top 40 hits in the united states, second only to elvis presley in total, with 27 of these hitting the top ten and nine reaching number one.