Rocket Man (song)
original song written and composed by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (lyrics)
"Rocket Man" (officially titled "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)") is a 1972 song by Elton John and is the lead single from his fifth studio album Honky Château. It went to number 2 in the United Kingdom, number 6 in Ireland and the United States, number 13 in Australia and number 18 in Germany. In 2021, it was used in the Elton John and Dua Lipa single Cold Heart.
"Rocket Man" | ||||
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Single by Elton John | ||||
from the album Honky Château | ||||
B-side | "Susie (Dramas)" | |||
Released | 17 April 1972[1] | |||
Recorded | 16 January 1972 | |||
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Genre | Soft rock | |||
Length | 4:41 | |||
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Producer(s) | Gus Dudgeon | |||
Elton John singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
Elton John – Rocket Man on YouTube |
References
change- ↑ Rosenthal, Elizabeth J. (2001). His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John. Billboard Books. p. 51. ISBN 9780823088935.