Taupin (left) with Elton John, 1971. In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement for talent that was placed in the New Musical Express by Liberty Records A&R man Ray Williams. Elton John answered the same advert. Neither Taupin nor John passed the audition for Liberty Records.

Nov 2, 2023 · As lyricist to Elton John for more than 50 years, Bernie Taupin has penned songs like "Your Song," "Bennie and the Jets" and "Crocodile Rock."

Apr 8, 2019 · Elton John and Bernie Taupin's songwriting partnership has resulted in some of the most memorable tunes in rock history. And it all started with an act of fate.

Nov 2, 2021 · Lyricist Bernie Taupin and songwriter Elton John make one of the most formidable hit-making duos in pop music history. Here's a closer look at their bond.

Oct 20, 2021 · When thinking of the great songwriting duos, one that immediately comes to mind, along with Lennon and McCartney, Jagger and Richards, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, is Elton John and Bernie...

May 31, 2021 · One of the most stalwart allies of his career has been Bernie Taupin, writer of a great glut of John's most beloved and timeless songs. When the pair met, neither could have imagined the magnitude of what they'd achieve together.

Sep 12, 2023 · Bernie Taupin, the celebrated lyricist best known for his songwriting partnership with Elton John, has a cartoon framed on his desk. In it, the strip lays out various torture methods listed...

May 29, 2019 · But while it's about John, it doesn't erase the most important man to his music besides himself: Elton John's writing partner Bernie Taupin. Taupin wrote the lyrics to most of John's...

May 30, 2019 · Elton John (L) and Bernie Taupin. Aside from the warm family gatherings, Taupin cherishes the rare moments when he and John are alone, just like the days in the tiny room that had been their...

Feb 5, 2025 · On the 1982 album Jump Up, the John/Taupin song “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny),” a tribute to John Lennon, gave Elton his biggest hit single since the pair had written together...