This single from the album of the same name features a melancholic Bernie Taupin lyric and a more stripped-down arrangement than many of Elton John's hits from the era. It was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in the US and UK.
- The song was co-written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, his longtime songwriting partner.
- "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
- The single was released on January 1, 1973, from the album of the same name, which was released later that year on October 5, 1973.
Elton John is a British singer-songwriter known for his flamboyant stage presence and a string of hit singles and albums. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was released at the height of his 1970s fame, following the success of "Honky Château" and "Don't Shoot Me I'm Your Gun".
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