The first single released from 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player', 'Crocodile Rock' reached number one in the US and Canada, becoming one of John's signature tunes.
- The song was recorded in 1972 at Trident Studios in London.
- It was Elton John's first number-one hit in the United States, topping the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1973.
- The catchy, nostalgic sound is reminiscent of 1950s rock and roll.
Elton John is a globally successful singer-songwriter from England, known for his theatricality and string of hit singles. In 1972, he was at the height of his early fame, having recently released the chart-topping 'Honky Château' album.
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