February 1973 – a song popular in this month – Crocodile Rock by Elton John
This tells the story of a guy in the ’50s and ’60s who frequented a restaurant where the patrons loved an obscure dance called the Crocodile Rock.
Interesting facts about Crocodile Rock & Elton John
This was the first of many #1 singles by Elton John in the US.
Don McLean has mentioned that this is similar to his hit “American Pie,” which came out the previous year. Both songs are about young people in the ’50s obsessed with rock n’ roll, but disappointed when the music “dies.”
Elton performed this on The Muppet Show when he appeared on a Season Two episode in 1977. A very popular song with kids, it made for a great opening number, with Elton performing in a swamp with a crocodile chorus.
This song helped send the Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player album to #1 on both sides of the Atlantic. It was Elton’s first #1 in the UK, but Honky Chateau went to #1 in the US earlier that year.
Before he was a solo artist, John was in a group called Bluesology.
Elton is godfather to several celebrity children, including Sean Lennon (son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono), Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham (sons of David and Victoria Beckham), and Damian Charles (son of Elizabeth Hurley).
At one point, John was responsible for 3% of all records sold on the planet.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
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I remember this song well. Elton John has always been one of my favorites. I even got to see him in concert once. It was such a thrill!
One song in particular I have always loved was “don’t let the sun go down on me.” Loser made fun of me for having almost all of Eltons’ albums but I didn’t care.
Hugs to you and Gary. 🙂
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Elton John is excellent and I agree with your song choice, one of my favorites also. I don’t think there is any song of his I dislike! Thanks Laurel, always like seeing you stop by. 🙂
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Oh this is amazing. I love this song and remember it so well. Elton John’s songs are awesome. I could never tire from them. Thanks my friend and hope the rest of your Sunday is great. 🙂 x
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I agree, I never get tired of hearing them also – they are timeless. Thanks Lynne, my Sunday is quite – I am enjoying it. 🙂
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This is such a cool video – thank you, Terry! I hope you are having a very good weekend!
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I thought the video was fun and glad you enjoyed it Dolly. Happy weekend to you my friend. 🙂
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Elton John has always been one of our favorite artists! His song “The One” was our wedding song!
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Very cool! He is timeless. Thanks Kathryn. 🙂
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Love Elton John !
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He is a great artist, thanks Jodi. 🙂
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Always a favorite of mine is Elton..
Hope you have a wonderful new week Terry 🙂 Take care. x
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Glad you enjoyed the song Sue. I appreciate you stopping by each day. 🙂
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🙂 take care of you, and enjoy a Musical Week 😉
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Love this!
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So glad you enjoyed it Lynn. 🙂
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You find the best songs. Thanks.
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Thank you Peggy! 🙂
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This has made me very happy. Sir Elton is one of the UKs great talents.
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I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by today to read and comment. Have a happy day. 🙂
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