Elton John And Bernie Taupin Honored By Library Of Congress For 50 Years Of Musical Collaboration

Elton John and Bernie Taupin receive prestigious award for their 50-year collaboration. Celebrate their musical legacy and philanthropic contributions in a star-studded event.

Elton John and his longtime lyricist, Bernie Taupin, were awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The prestigious award ceremony celebrated their over 50 years of working together, with John expressing gratitude for Taupin's contribution to their partnership.

During the event, John humorously acknowledged Taupin's role in his success, joking that without him, he would be working at a Walmart (or a McDonald's in the UK). The 76-year-old artist, known for his Grammy, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony wins, also praised American music for shaping his career.

John, who recently retired from touring, performed some of his classic hits at the gala, including 'Your Song' and 'Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters'. The event featured performances by renowned artists like Metallica, Joni Mitchell, and Annie Lennox, showcasing the influence of John's music across generations.

As a cultural icon, John's impact extends beyond music, with his philanthropic efforts against HIV/AIDS and support for LGBTQ+ rights earning him admiration from peers like Lennox. The gala highlighted his enduring legacy in both music and humanitarian causes.

Song	Published on
Tiny Dancer	23 May 2017
Bennie And The Jets	23 May 2017
Rocket Man	23 May 2017
Circle Of Life	05 November 2017
Can You Feel The Love Tonight	05 November 2017
(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again	17 May 2019
Can You Feel The Love Tonight (The Lion King)	27 May 2019
Rocketman	06 June 2019
(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again	14 June 2019
Step Into Christmas	07 December 2019
Song For Guy	14 December 2019
Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me	21 December 2019
Sine From Above	30 May 2020
Learn To Fly	13 June 2020
Learn To Fly	26 June 2020
Sacrifice	02 September 2010
Learn To Fly	18 July 2020
I'm Still Standing	01 September 2010
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues	01 September 2010
Sartorial Eloquence	19 October 2020
The Pink Phantom	27 October 2020
Watching The Planes Go By	06 November 2020
Elton's Song	07 November 2020
The Last Song	14 November 2020
All That I'm Allowed	28 November 2020
Cold As Christmas (In The Middle Of The Year)	11 December 2020
Baby I Miss You	21 January 2021
Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)	13 August 2021
One Of Me	17 September 2021
Cold Heart (Ps1 Remix)	01 October 2021
Finish Line	07 October 2021
Always Love You	22 October 2021
Merry Christmas	02 December 2021
Merry Christmas	06 December 2021
Finish Line	10 March 2022
Tiny Dancer	04 June 2022
Simple Life	09 July 2022
Runaway Train	09 July 2022
Makocnine	07 September 2022
Hold Me Closer	23 September 2022
Hold Me Closer	24 September 2022
Hold Me Closer	21 October 2022
Hold Me Closer	23 October 2022
Hold Me Closer	04 November 2022
Hold Me Closer	18 November 2022
All Quiet On The Western Front	05 December 2022
Cold As Christmas	05 December 2022
Calling It Christmas	05 December 2022
Ho! Ho! Ho!	05 December 2022
Step Into Christmas	12 December 2022
Get Close	20 October 2023

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