 "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" charted on 1 June 1974 in the UK, reaching number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.The song reached the top 10 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart after four weeks, peaking at number two for two weeks from 27 July behind John Denver's "Annie's Song".In the US, the single was certified Gold on 6 September 1974 by the RIAA.