The 1972 Elton John song that predicted Bernie Taupin’s divorce: “Very cinematic”
Far Out Magazine has published a retrospective piece looking back at a 1972 Elton John song, co-written with his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, which is said to have eerily foreshadowed the breakdown of Taupin's marriage. The article forms part of the outlet's ongoing music history coverage, revisiting the celebrated Elton John–Bernie Taupin songwriting partnership and highlighting how personal experiences shaped some of their most enduring work.
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- Far Out Magazine revisits a 1972 Elton John/Bernie Taupin song
- Song reportedly foreshadowed Taupin's real-life divorce
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