Elton John

From Pinner, London · London ♪ · active 1971-2025

AMA · Collaboration 2022Song of the Year 1995Song of the Year 1995BRIT · British Male 1991Album of the Year 1976Album of the Year 1975Record of the Year 1975Album of the Year 1971Best New Artist 1971

Combined

171.76

US #1 / Top 10

7 / 28

UK #1 / Top 10

10 / 39

Album sales

159.3M

Grammy prestige

12.27

On Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums (2)

#112Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
#251Honky Château

Top-ten singles (62)

Hold Me Closer

ArtistElton John & Britney SpearsChartUKPeak3Weeks3Year2022Grammy—

Hold Me Closer

ArtistElton John and Britney SpearsChartUSPeak6Weeks1Year2022Grammy—

Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)

ArtistElton John and Dua LipaChartUSPeak7Weeks6Year2022Grammy—

Cold Heart (Pnau remix)

ArtistElton John & Dua LipaChartUKPeak1Weeks10Year2021Grammy—

Merry Christmas

ArtistEd Sheeran & Elton JohnChartUKPeak1Weeks8Year2021Grammy—

Sausage Rolls for Everyone

ArtistLadBaby featuring Ed Sheeran & Elton JohnChartUKPeak1Weeks1Year2021Grammy—

Step into Christmas

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak7Weeks4Year2019Grammy—

Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer)

ArtistIronik featuring Chipmunk & Elton JohnChartUKPeak3Weeks3Year2009Grammy—

Ghetto Gospel

Artist2Pac featuring Elton JohnChartUKPeak1Weeks8Year2005Grammy—

Electricity

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak4Weeks1Year2005Grammy—

Are You Ready for Love

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak1Weeks3Year2003Grammy—

Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word

ArtistBlue featuring Elton JohnChartUKPeak1Weeks5Year2002Grammy—

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I Want Love

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak9Weeks1Year2001Grammy—

Written in the Stars

ArtistElton John & LeAnn RimesChartUKPeak10Weeks1Year1999Grammy—

Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak1Weeks17Year1997Grammy—

Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak1Weeks13Year1997Grammy—

Live Like Horses

ArtistElton John & Luciano PavarottiChartUKPeak9Weeks1Year1996Grammy—

Can You Feel the Love Tonight

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak4Weeks12Year1994Grammy☆ Song of the Year 1995 (nominee)

True Love

ArtistElton John & Kiki DeeChartUKPeak2Weeks7Year1993Grammy—

The One

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak9Weeks1Year1992Grammy—

The One

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak10Weeks2Year1992Grammy—

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me

ArtistGeorge Michael & Elton JohnChartUKPeak1Weeks6Year1991Grammy☆ Record of the Year 1975 (nominee)

Sacrifice

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak1Weeks9Year1990Grammy—

I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak2Weeks6Year1988Grammy—

Candle in the Wind (Live)

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak5Weeks3Year1988Grammy—

Candle in the Wind

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak6Weeks3Year1988Grammy—

Nikita

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak7Weeks4Year1986Grammy—

Nikita

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak3Weeks5Year1985Grammy—

I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak4Weeks6Year1984Grammy—

Sad Songs (Say So Much)

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Passengers

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak5Weeks4Year1984Grammy—

Sad Songs (Say So Much)

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak7Weeks3Year1984Grammy—

I'm Still Standing

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak4Weeks5Year1983Grammy—

I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak5Weeks4Year1983Grammy—

Blue Eyes

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak8Weeks2Year1982Grammy—

Little Jeannie

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak3Weeks11Year1980Grammy—

Mama Can't Buy You Love

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak9Weeks3Year1979Grammy—

Song for Guy

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak4Weeks5Year1978Grammy—

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

ArtistElton John & Kiki DeeChartUKPeak1Weeks10Year1976Grammy—

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

ArtistElton John & Kiki DeeChartUSPeak1Weeks8Year1976Grammy—

Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak6Weeks5Year1976Grammy—

Pinball Wizard

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak7Weeks3Year1976Grammy—

Island Girl

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak1Weeks7Year1975Grammy—

Someone Saved My Life Tonight

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak4Weeks6Year1975Grammy—

Bennie and the Jets

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak1Weeks9Year1974Grammy—

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak1Weeks8Year1974Grammy☆ Record of the Year 1975 (nominee)

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak1Weeks6Year1974Grammy—

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" was b/w "Free Wheelin'

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak2Weeks7Year1974Grammy—

The Bitch Is Back

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak4Weeks5Year1974Grammy—

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak10Weeks1Year1974Grammy—

Crocodile Rock

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak1Weeks9Year1973Grammy—

Daniel

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak2Weeks7Year1973Grammy—

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak2Weeks7Year1973Grammy—

Daniel

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak4Weeks5Year1973Grammy—

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak6Weeks4Year1973Grammy—

Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak7Weeks3Year1973Grammy—

Rocket Man

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak2Weeks5Year1972Grammy—

Crocodile Rock

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak5Weeks7Year1972Grammy—

Rocket Man

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak6Weeks4Year1972Grammy—

Honky Cat

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak8Weeks2Year1972Grammy—

Your Song

ArtistElton JohnChartUKPeak7Weeks3Year1971Grammy—

Your Song

ArtistElton JohnChartUSPeak8Weeks4Year1971Grammy—

Single	Artist	Chart	Peak	Weeks	Year ▾	Grammy
Hold Me Closer	Elton John & Britney Spears	UK	3	3	2022	—
Hold Me Closer	Elton John and Britney Spears	US	6	1	2022	—
Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)	Elton John and Dua Lipa	US	7	6	2022	—
Cold Heart (Pnau remix)	Elton John & Dua Lipa	UK	1	10	2021	—
Merry Christmas	Ed Sheeran & Elton John	UK	1	8	2021	—
Sausage Rolls for Everyone	LadBaby featuring Ed Sheeran & Elton John	UK	1	1	2021	—
Step into Christmas	Elton John	UK	7	4	2019	—
Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer)	Ironik featuring Chipmunk & Elton John	UK	3	3	2009	—
Ghetto Gospel	2Pac featuring Elton John	UK	1	8	2005	—
Electricity	Elton John	UK	4	1	2005	—
Are You Ready for Love	Elton John	UK	1	3	2003	—
Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word	Blue featuring Elton John	UK	1	5	2002	—
I Want Love	Elton John	UK	9	1	2001	—
Written in the Stars	Elton John & LeAnn Rimes	UK	10	1	1999	—
Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight	Elton John	US	1	17	1997	—
Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight	Elton John	UK	1	13	1997	—
Live Like Horses	Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti	UK	9	1	1996	—
Can You Feel the Love Tonight	Elton John	US	4	12	1994	☆ Song of the Year 1995 (nominee)
True Love	Elton John & Kiki Dee	UK	2	7	1993	—
The One	Elton John	US	9	1	1992	—
The One	Elton John	UK	10	2	1992	—
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me	George Michael & Elton John	UK	1	6	1991	☆ Record of the Year 1975 (nominee)
Sacrifice	Elton John	UK	1	9	1990	—
I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That	Elton John	US	2	6	1988	—
Candle in the Wind (Live)	Elton John	UK	5	3	1988	—
Candle in the Wind	Elton John	US	6	3	1988	—
Nikita	Elton John	US	7	4	1986	—
Nikita	Elton John	UK	3	5	1985	—
I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues	Elton John	US	4	6	1984	—
Sad Songs (Say So Much)	Elton John	US	5	5	1984	—
Passengers	Elton John	UK	5	4	1984	—
Sad Songs (Say So Much)	Elton John	UK	7	3	1984	—
I'm Still Standing	Elton John	UK	4	5	1983	—
I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues	Elton John	UK	5	4	1983	—
Blue Eyes	Elton John	UK	8	2	1982	—
Little Jeannie	Elton John	US	3	11	1980	—
Mama Can't Buy You Love	Elton John	US	9	3	1979	—
Song for Guy	Elton John	UK	4	5	1978	—
Don't Go Breaking My Heart	Elton John & Kiki Dee	UK	1	10	1976	—
Don't Go Breaking My Heart	Elton John & Kiki Dee	US	1	8	1976	—
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word	Elton John	US	6	5	1976	—
Pinball Wizard	Elton John	UK	7	3	1976	—
Island Girl	Elton John	US	1	7	1975	—
Someone Saved My Life Tonight	Elton John	US	4	6	1975	—
Bennie and the Jets	Elton John	US	1	9	1974	—
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me	Elton John	US	1	8	1974	☆ Record of the Year 1975 (nominee)
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds	Elton John	US	1	6	1974	—
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" was b/w "Free Wheelin'	Elton John	US	2	7	1974	—
The Bitch Is Back	Elton John	US	4	5	1974	—
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds	Elton John	UK	10	1	1974	—
Crocodile Rock	Elton John	US	1	9	1973	—
Daniel	Elton John	US	2	7	1973	—
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road	Elton John	US	2	7	1973	—
Daniel	Elton John	UK	4	5	1973	—
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road	Elton John	UK	6	4	1973	—
Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting	Elton John	UK	7	3	1973	—
Rocket Man	Elton John	UK	2	5	1972	—
Crocodile Rock	Elton John	UK	5	7	1972	—
Rocket Man	Elton John	US	6	4	1972	—
Honky Cat	Elton John	US	8	2	1972	—
Your Song	Elton John	UK	7	3	1971	—
Your Song	Elton John	US	8	4	1971	—