Elton John has spent 50 glorious years building ... the world’s cokiest xylophone solo. There’s also “Philadelphia Freedom,” written for tennis champ Billie Jean King and named after ...

and Philly-soul gurus MFSB covered and co-signed Elton’s tribute to the Philly sound, “Philadelphia Freedom,” even naming an album after it. More recently, Yola recorded a beautifully earthy ...

In 1975, Elton John was the biggest rock star in ... His most recent chart-topper, Philadelphia Freedom, was inspired by his new friend Billie Jean King, the American women’s tennis legend ...

Elton John–who has no shortage of hits–once ... “In America, I’ve got ‘Philadelphia Freedom’ going up the charts again,” John once said. “I wish the bloody thing would piss off.

Elton John did not perform “Swing For The Fences,” a standout number from his new album with Brandi Carlile, during his fog-shrouded Friday night Curebound Concert For Cures at Petco Park, the home of ...

Philadelphia Freedom's performance will feature a special Elton John vs. Billy Joel set featuring Danny V. of the 52nd Street Band. Ticket prices are $30.00, $39.50 or $49.50 plus fees ...

It dives into Elton's '70s heyday ... songs as sublime as “Your Song” and “Amoreena” and “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” and “Saturday Night’s ...

performing his hit songs ("Your Song," "Rocket Man," "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," "Philadelphia Freedom"). Elton John with John Lennon in 'Elton John: Never Too Late' (photo: Disney+) When ...