Elton John’s biggest songs
Updated | By Poelano Malema
These are some of the biggest hits Sir Elton John has released.
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Elton John turns 74 on Thursday, 25 March.
The living legend has given the world five decades of great music.
READ: Elton John: Five decades of great music
His first album 'Empty Sky' was released in 1969. John prides himself as being one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 300-million copies.
Some of his hit singles include ‘Crocodile Rock’, ‘Bennie and the Jets', ‘Don't Go Breaking My Heart’ and ‘Island Girl’.
Apart from being a phenomenal singer, John is a great performer. He also has a great fashion sense. John normally wears over-the-top costumes and glasses for his performances.
The superstar is a recipient of the Grammy Hall of Fame and has many awards including Grammys and Brit awards.
To honour the legend on his birthday, East Coast Gold is playing some of his biggest hits.
READ: Elton John’ Big Birthday
Listen here.
For loads of fantastic classic hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s, listen to East Coast Gold via the ECR app or here. We’re also on various other platforms, including Alexa (just enable the ‘East Coast Gold’ skill); MyTuner
, Radio Garden; iono.fm, Radioline or OpenRadio.Who's on-air when?
Gordon Graham, weekdays 6-10am and Sundays 2-6pm.
Jane Linley-Thomas, weekdays 10am-1 pm and Saturday 2-6pm.
Damon Beard, weekdays 1-5pm and Sundays, 6-10am.
Dave Guselli, weekdays 5-9pm and Saturdays, 6-10am.
Alex Jay, weekends 10am – 2pm.
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