Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, England and has become one of the most popular singers, songwriters, musicians, performers and entertainers of the 20th Century. Before having a solo career, he was a member of the British group Bluesology, which included Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. It was from those two fellows that he took the name Elton John. In 1967, he teamed up with lyricist Bernie Taupin and then embarked on the career of Elton John. Between 1970 and 2000 he racked up an impressive 70 appearances on the Billboard charts. Now that is quite a feat! Sir Elton John has also had twenty-eight Number One records, thirteen Gold Records and six Platinum Records; and these are just the singles!
It was a difficult decision, but I had to select just two of his songs for Voice Your Choice this week on Treasure Island Oldies. Now you have to vote for the song you'd prefer to hear me play as Voice Your Choice presents Elton John and Crocodile Rock and Daniel. Click the Voice Your Choice page and cast your vote. We'll play the winning song in the third hour of next week's show.
