His most recent albums have been successful, as Songs From the West Coast and Peachtree Road have proved that he and his frequent collaborator Bernie Taupin still are a potent combination.
He holds the record for most consecutive years with a song in Billboard's Top 40 for at least one week. That streak was broken after his last hit, 1999's "Written in the Stars," a duet with Leann Rimes from Aida. His most recent albums have been successful, as Songs From the West Coast and Peachtree Road have proved that he and his frequent collaborator Bernie Taupin still are a potent combination. For 10 points, who is this musician, best known for the songs "Rocket Man," "Crocodile Rock," and two versions of "Candle in the Wind"?
He holds the record for most consecutive years with a song in Billboard's Top 40 for at least one week.
Sir Elton {John} [or Reginald {Dwight}]