Your Song

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Your Song

song by John and Taupin

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Elton John
Musical and performing style
John’s first American hit, “Your Song,” in 1970, was a love ballad that combines the introspective mood of the era’s singer-songwriters with a more traditional pop craftsmanship. John’s early 1970s recordings pay homage to country rock and folk rock models such as the Band and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
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John’s first American hit, “Your Song,” in 1970, was a love ballad that combines the introspective mood of the era’s singer-songwriters with a more traditional pop craftsmanship. John’s early 1970s recordings pay homage to country rock and folk rock models such as the Band and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
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Bernie Taupin
Elton and Bernie
…the words that became “Your Song.” Total time spent by his estimation: 10–15 minutes. John had started putting music to it, singing along to the words when his mother remarked, according to Taupin: “I like that one.” So have the millions of couples who have used it as a…
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…the words that became “Your Song.” Total time spent by his estimation: 10–15 minutes. John had started putting music to it, singing along to the words when his mother remarked, according to Taupin: “I like that one.” So have the millions of couples who have used it as a…
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