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Bernie Taupin steps into the spotlight with reflective solo album
Bernie Taupin has released *The Sea Has No Mercy*, a reflective solo album that brings his own voice and songwriting into focus. Best known for writing lyrics for Elton John, he says he values being able to live anonymously, in contrast to John’s intense public profile.
The 76-year-old recorded the album in Nashville with producer Frank Liddell, with country singer Lee Ann Womack contributing backing vocals. Taupin has made solo records before, but says he was previously reluctant to pursue a performer’s career; he also co-wrote hits including Heart’s “These Dreams” and Starship’s “We Built This City”.
In short
- Bernie Taupin has released a reflective solo album.
- He says anonymity is one of his great pleasures.
- His past work includes major hits beyond Elton John.
Explained simply
Bernie Taupin is an English lyricist best known for his decades-long partnership with singer and pianist Elton John. Taupin writes the words for many of John’s songs, while John composes the music; together they have produced hits heard around the world.
Taupin has also written songs with other musicians, including Heart and Starship, and has released solo records before. He has generally chosen to work as a writer rather than build a public career as a performer.
That contrast helps explain the interest in a solo album centred on Taupin’s own voice and songs. His account of valuing anonymity also offers a different view of fame from John’s highly visible life as a performer.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “‘At my age, I can rant!’ Bernie Taupin on Elton John, hellraising vampires and competing in full-blown rodeos”.