Decades of unforgettable hits, classic album tracks and iconic collaborations
Elton John built one of the most impressive careers in music history. His unparalleled talent as a composer, pianist and performer has resulted in decades of unforgettable hits and memorable collaborations. From emotional ballads to great rock epics, these are Elton John’s 50 best songs, according to Rolling Stone USA.
50. Cold Heart (Pnau Remix) featuring Dua Lipa (2021)
49. My Quicksand (2013)
48. Original Sin (2001)
47. Postcards From Richard Nixon (2006)
46. I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford) (1975)
45. All the Girls Love Alice (1973)
44. Teardrops with kd lang (1993)
43. Song for Guy (1978)
42. Skyline Pigeon (1969)
41. Oceans Away (2013)
40. Gone to Shiloh with Leon Russell (2010)
39. I’ve Seen the Saucers (1974)
38. Have Mercy on the Criminal (1973)
37. Crocodile Rock (1973)
36. Elderberry Wine (1972)
35. Hercules (1972)
34. Amoreena (1970)
33. My Father’s Gun (1970)
32. This Song Has No Title (1973)
31. Philadelphia Freedom (1975)
30. Honky Cat (1972)
29. Born to Lose with Leonard Cohen (1993)
28. Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) (1973)
27. Take Me to the Pilot (1970)
26. Gray Seal (1973)
25. I’m Still Standing (1983)
24. Country Comfort (1970)
23. I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues (1983)
22. Can You Feel the Love Tonight (1994)
21. Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) (1982)
20. Mellow (1972)
19. Mama Can’t Buy You Love (1980)
18. Burn Down the Mission (1970)
17. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (1972)
16. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
15. Border Song (Holy Moses) (1970)
14. Rotten Peaches (1971)
13. Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me (1974)
12. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart with Kiki Dee (1976)
11. Bennie and the Jets (1973)
10. The Bitch Is Back (1974)
9. Madman Across the Water (1971)
8. Someone Saved My Life Tonight (1975)
7. Candle in the Wind (1973)
6. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding (1973)
5. Your Song (1970)
4. Daniel (1973)
3. Levon (1971)
2. Tiny Dancer (1971)
1. Rocket Man (1972)
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Source: Rollingstone

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