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The 1956 song that changed Elton John’s life and “the face of music” forever
['Ben Forrest']
Far Out Magazine
The 1956 song that changed Elton John’s life and “the face of music” foreverFor many, it is difficult to imagine a time in which Elton John was not an established elder statesman of the music industry.
The King exposed the vibrancy of rock ‘n’ roll to a worldwide audience, spawning countless future musicians, including John.
“This record changed my life, and it changed the face of music,” he explained.
It was still rock ‘n’ roll, but it felt like a ballad rather relying on genre tropes.
Adding, “She put it on, and it changed my life and propelled me into my love of rock and roll.