Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s, and his musical heyday. Plus the backstory to the new album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and more. At The BBC Your Song - In Concert 70 / Honky Cat - Nationwide 72 / Levon - Sounds For Saturday 72 / Crocodile Rock - Royal Variety Performance 72 / Daniel - TOTP 73 / Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting - OGWT 74 / Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Morecambe and Wise 76 / Parkinson 76 / Don't Go Breaking My Heart -TOTP 76 / Shine On Through - Morecambe and Wise 77 / Rocket Man - In Concert 77 / Song For Guy - TOTP 79 / The Bitch Is Back - OGWT 82 / Blue Eyes - TOTP 82 / Blue Peter 83 / I'm Still Standing - TOTP 83 / Blue Peter 85 / Nikita - TOTP 85 / Wogan 86 / Candle In The Wind - melbourne 86 / Sacrifice - TOTP 90 / Circle Of Life - TOTP 94 / I Want Love - Parkinson 01 / Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - TOTP 02 / Absolutely Fabulous 03 / Someone Saved My Life Tonight - Sessions
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