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Matt Springer
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![Underrated Elton John: The Most Overlooked Song From Every Album](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2015/07/Elton1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Underrated Elton John: The Most Overlooked Song From Every Album
For all the great singles, sometimes the best moments on the Rocket Man's records are the deep cuts.
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In Search of America: 50 Very Diverse Rock Songs About the U.S.
What’s more American than rock ‘n’ roll? Rock ‘n’ roll songs about America, that’s what.
![How Elton John Conjured Up His Past With ‘Crocodile Rock’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/05/Elton-John-Orlador.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Elton John Conjured Up His Past With ‘Crocodile Rock’
Sardonic, sincere, outlandish and tuneful—that was Elton John in the '70s, and that was “Crocodile Rock.”
![‘Bennie and the Jets': The Elton John Song That Made Axl Rose Want to Rock](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/05/Bennie-and-the-Jets.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Bennie and the Jets': The Elton John Song That Made Axl Rose Want to Rock
Classic 1973 song was inspired by the era and ended up as inspiration for future artists.
![The Best Song From Every Elton John Album](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/03/Elton-John-DJM-Rocket-Mercury.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Best Song From Every Elton John Album
Even his weakest albums remind us of what a way he has with a melody.
![How Elton John Stayed on a Creative Roll With ‘Don’t Shoot Me’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2014/01/D.-Morrison-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Elton John Stayed on a Creative Roll With ‘Don’t Shoot Me’
It was part of an amazing run of 11 albums in seven years, all of which reached the Billboard Top 10.
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Billy Joel Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Ultimate Classic Rock ranks Billy Joel albums, from worst to best.
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Bruce Springsteen, ‘American Beauty’ – EP Review
We review Bruce Springsteen's new EP, 'American Beauty.'
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Bruce Springsteen, ‘High Hopes’ – Song Review
For Bruce Springsteen, what's past is prologue.
![Elton John, ‘The Diving Board’ – Album Review](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2013/09/elton-john-the-diving-board.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Elton John, ‘The Diving Board’ – Album Review
What's left for Elton John to prove? The guy is a knight of the round table. He's sold approximately six gajillion records. He's got a live residency in Las Vegas. Hell, he's even paid tribute to Liberace on the Emmys!