in the US it was Crocodile Rock in December 1972
First hit album: Elton John, 1970. First hit single: Your Song, 1970.
His first song to hit the charts in the USA was Border Song, which peaked at number 92 in August, 1970
Elton John's first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart was "Crocodile Rock," which reached the top position in April 1973. The song was a major commercial success and helped solidify John’s status as a leading pop artist in the early 1970s. Its catchy melody and nostalgic lyrics contributed to its widespread appeal.
Elton John has had 8 songs hit #1 in the U.S. how many number one hits has elton john had worldwide?
Yes, Elton John had number one hits in multiple decades. His first number one single, "Your Song," topped the charts in the 1970s, and he continued to achieve success with hits like "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" in the 1970s and "Sacrifice" in the 1980s. He also had a number one hit with "Candle in the Wind 1997" in the 1990s. This showcases his enduring popularity and adaptability over time.
First hit album: Elton John, 1970. First hit single: Your Song, 1970.
His first song to hit the charts in the USA was Border Song, which peaked at number 92 in August, 1970
Elton John's first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart was "Crocodile Rock," which reached the top position in April 1973. The song was a major commercial success and helped solidify John’s status as a leading pop artist in the early 1970s. Its catchy melody and nostalgic lyrics contributed to its widespread appeal.
Elton John has had 8 songs hit #1 in the U.S. how many number one hits has elton john had worldwide?
Yes, Elton John had number one hits in multiple decades. His first number one single, "Your Song," topped the charts in the 1970s, and he continued to achieve success with hits like "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" in the 1970s and "Sacrifice" in the 1980s. He also had a number one hit with "Candle in the Wind 1997" in the 1990s. This showcases his enduring popularity and adaptability over time.
"Candle In The Wind 1997" by Elton John was the number 1 hit for 1997.
Elton John has 19 more "top 40" UK hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 17 more "top 40" US hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 4 more "no. 1" UK hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 2 more "no. 1" US hit studio albums than Billy Joel. Elton John has 54 more "top 40" UK hit singles than Billy Joel. Elton John has 23 more "top 40" US hit singles than Billy Joel. Elton John has 6 more "no. 1" UK hit singles than Billy Joel. Billy Joel has 1 more "no. 1" US hit single than Elton John.
Elton John had two number 1 hit songs in 1975. "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" was number 1 from December 29, 1974 - January 11 1975, and "Philadelphia Freedom" was number 1 from April 6 - April 19. "Philadelphia Freedom" was also the number 3 song for the year 1975.
He did not have a hit song from 1981. However, a popular fan favorite from 1981 is "Elton's Song", from the album The Fox.
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