In his five-decade career, the Rocket Man, best known as Sir Elton John, has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the most successful solo artists of all time. His career began in 1969, and he has since played more than 3,500 concerts in over 80 countries. He has had more than 50 Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive Number 1 US albums. One of his most loved songs, Candle in the Wind (the 1997 edition), sold over 33 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts in the process.
Picking a top 16 list from Elton John's career is a tall order. Nevertheless, much like his many public personas and musical identities, no matter what songs you prefer, there's always something new to find and love in every one. So, while these songs will take you back to your past, we hope that you enjoy this week's Music Box!
INTERACTIVE: 12 Greatest Hits by Ray Charles
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This Human Tower Is An Incredible Acrobatic Performance
An astounding acrobatic performance I can't stop watching.
David Hockney: From Oil Painting to Digital Art
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I Bet You've Never Seen a Dance Like This Before...
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This Artist Uses an Unusual Tool to Create Magical Images...
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Mix Classical Music With Castanets, And You Get Magic!
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Is This 10-Year-Old Frank Sinatra Re-Incarnate?
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I’m in Love with These Modern Impressionist Paintings
September McGee is an energetic modern American artist who paints figurative impressionist artworks. Her gorgeous canvases radiate with a robust energy.
These Aren't Just Kids, They Are Incredible Dancers
These two kids are too young to be this good, aren't they??
This Version of Hallelujah is So Serene and Special
Violin prodigy Karolina Protsenko and the talented saxophonist Daniele Vitale joined forces, in this incredible duet of Leonard Cohen’s classic ‘Hallelujah'
Music Box: 16 Unforgettable Hits by THE DOORS!
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These Oil Paintings Beautifully Capture Colonial America
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A Side Of the Louvre You Never Thought to Look For
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This Guitarist Plays Some Great Songs From 1680 to 2017
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This Boy’s Story and Violin Skills Will Bring You to Tears
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André Rieu Orchestrates an Incredible Duet!
What an extraordinary performance, as André Rieu orchestrates a song from La Traviata.
Look Closer! These Nature Pictures Are Not What They Seem
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This Mongolian Folk Music Sends Shivers Down My Spine
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Enjoy looking at the different musicians as they create gorgeous music, so you enjoy with both ears and eyes!
The Colorful Paper Birds of Zack Mclaughlin
This artist imitates nature almost perfectly with nothing but a little wood and paper.
Watch These Acrobats Defy Gravity in an Amazing Circus Act
You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching these talented Russian circus acrobats perform feats on the teeterboard like you've never seen.
This Sublime Classical Performance Will Take You to Heaven
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Stunning Collection of Paper Artists and their Creations!
These Cakes are So Gorgeous and Creative...
We've seen amazing food art before, but these really take the cake...
Ever Wondered What People Looked Like 5000 Years Ago?
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Amazing! These Women Play the Harp Like No Others!
In our opinion, the harp is one of the best instruments to have ever been created. Don’t agree? Well, watch these four harpists and you’ll change your mind!
The Beauty of Female Portraits Through the Centuries
This video is truly a testament to that statement that it is a small artistic world after all.
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If I Didn't See This Artist At Work, I'd Never Believe Him!
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Magnificent Metal Sculptures of Animals Made From Cutlery
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The Blindfolded Swordsman - Intense!
Aaron Crow follows a long line of circus performers on the show, with a dangerous act that leaves the judges speechless.
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8 Nostalgic Dance Moves that Took the World by Storm
Do you remember the Jitterbug of the 20's, or the Twist of the late 50's and early 60's? Looking back at the moves that hit it big back then, made me think back to a time gone by.