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Elton John began his career as a tea-boy for a music publisher. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his first band, Bluesology, about his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin, about how he became an international pop star and about his long association with Watford Football Club. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Enigma No 9 - Nimrod by Edward Elgar Book: Interview With a Vampire by Anne Rice Luxury: Telephone
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- TrackArtist
- 1.Shine On You Crazy DiamondShine On You Crazy DiamondPink Floyd
- 2.I Put A Spell On YouI Put A Spell On YouNina Simone
- 3.Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX "Nimrod"Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX "Nimrod"Edward Elgar