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Legendary Elton John Songwriter Bernie Taupin Steps Out On His Own

forbes.com · 13dShare

It’s almost impossible to hear the name Bernie Taupin and not think Elton John. But there’s another side to Taupin’s artistry. In this scenario, he is both scribe and showman, a fact that’s unbeknownst to many fans.

First report: Bernie Taupin Wrote This No. 1 Hit in 1985 (And It Wasn’t an Elton John Song) — americansongwriter.com, 14d