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!
These Pictures Perfectly Capture the Magic of the 1970s
Time for some good old ‘70s nostalgia…
INTERACTIVE: Enjoy 15 of the Frank Sinatra's Greatest Hits
Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering his genius for the first time, this journey through Sinatra's greatest hits is sure to stir the soul and swing the heart!
INTERACTIVE: 12 of the Most Beautiful Classical Pieces...
By exploring this interactive image you can experience stunning interpretations of timeless melodies, both classic and contemporary. Just click on these keys and watch the magic unfold!
Music Box: Enjoy 24 of ABBA's Classic Pop Hits
ABBA's distinctive brand of pop music is still as popular today as ever. In this collection, we have selected 24 of their best hits for you to enjoy.
Music Box: 16 Unforgettable Hits by THE DOORS!
This playlist captures 16 of the most popular songs by The Doors.
Do You Remember The Things That Defined the 1970s?
The 1970s are synonymous with ABBA, Farrah Fawcett, bell bottoms, oil crises and shag pile carpets. Revisit this decade with us as we see what defined it.
You May Need to Give These Pictures a Second Look...
Robert Gonsalves specilizes in making the kind of paintings that make you sigh, then amazed, then thoughtful.
The Sublime Beauty of Botticelli's Paintings...
Admire the eternal beauty of the paintings of Sandro Botticelli, an Italian Renaissance artist, who had the gift of painting people gracefully.
Have You Read the 5 of the Greatest Poems Ever Written?
Discover some of the greatest poems that the history of literature has ever seen, along with a detailed analysis to complement them.
Learn About the Final Artworks of 8 Legendary Artists
Discover the final works of 8 prominent artists, and learn about the curious story behind each of them.
‘My Heart Will Go On’ by This Violinist Will Amaze You!
Seeing talented children is always inspiring, and 11-year-old Karolina Protsenko is a true prodigy. Watch her perform Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On'.
Witness an Incredible Artistic and Acrobatic! Performance
Artists Nicolas Besnard & Ludivine Furnon (Silver Medalist in Paris at the 31th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain) performing at "Benissimo" Live TV show.
Collection: The Most Remarkable Cakes in the World
12 posts filled with gorgeous photos of the most remarkable cakes.
Hark Back to Old Paris WIth These Beautiful Paintings
The Paris of yesteryear was an incredibly beautiful place. It still is today, but times were different back then. Take a look at these beautiful old paintings.
The Art of the Watermelon is Actually Stunning and Creative
What a novel and beautiful way to create stunning art, by taking watermelons and carving them up beautifully.
This Beautiful Boléro Builds to An Epic Crescendo!
Valery Abisalovich Gergiev conducts the classic Boléro by Ravel in a gorgeous video.
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'
It's a Pleasure Watching This Couple Dance This Old Dance
Even if you're not a fan of swing music, you cannot help but admire this talented couple.
The Song 'Hallelujah' Was Crying Out to Be Sung by Il Divo
Here's a rare rendition that you won't forget in a hurry...
These Artists Are Taking Glass-Making to a Whole New Level
These seven artists are all looking to take the art of glass-making to a whole new level.
The Detail in This Artist’s Sculptures Left Me Speechless
You can't ignore the magnificent works of Yuanxing Liang, the impressive Chinese artist who manages to convey emotions with his clay sculptures ...
8 Artworks by Michelangelo You Must See in Real Life
More than 450 years after his death, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni remains one of the world’s most celebrated artists. Here's his best work!
With These Piano Concertos You'll Be in Musical Paradise!
With the magnificence of the orchestra and the intimacy of a piano, these 24 classic piano concertos simply have it all!
These Stunning Tree Carvings Are a Sight to Behold
Wood carvers and sculptors are truly gifted individuals, and this is evidenced by their amazing work at these 9 places. View their beauty for yourself.
This Couple Will Make You Fall in Love With Salsa!
Welcome to the new level of salsa dancing when the two dancing are world champion professional cabaret salsa dancers...
This Drawing Took 3.5 Years to Complete...
The Japanese have to be some of the most resilient people in the entire world. This artist pays tribute to that notion in a vivid visual representation.
Art Explanations: Rembrand’s Most Famous Painting
'The Night Watch' by Rembrandt is among the most recognized paintings in the world, but what makes it a masterpiece?
INTERACTIVE: 12 Greatest Hits by Ray Charles
In this interactive post, we celebrate the musical legend Ray Charles with a carefully curated selection of his 12 greatest hits.
These Miniature Animal Sculptures Are Just Too Cute!
Katie Doka quit her job as a High School teacher and started making miniature animal statues. Here's some of her fantastic work!
Classical Music: Enjoy 50 of the Greatest Masterpieces!
This video collected together 50 of the most famous and beautiful classical music pieces in the world.
This John Lennon Song Reminds Me it's Good to Be Older
This beautiful presentation takes us through the annals of "Borrowed Time" - a great and meaningful song by John Lennon.
This Orchestra is Like Nothing You've Seen Before...
Presenting you The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, as they play one timeless and unexpected soundtrack. Give them a listen!
The Story of the Woman Behind Botticelli's Venus Painting
This article answers the age-old question: Who is the woman in Botticelli's painting The Birth of Venus?
WATCH: This Magician Will Leave You Utterly Speechless...
Kevin James is considered to be one of the best magicians in the entire world, and this evidenced by his Best Comedy Magician victory at the World magic Awards.
When a Voice and Song Are Perfect, it Sounds Like This
Martin Hurkens' emotional rendition of this very beautiful song will definitely make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up!
This Emotional Duet Gave Me Goosebumps of Pleasure
These two world-famous artists are amazingly talented singing alone, let alone when they join to give an emotional duet like this.
Tiny Animal Paintings That'll Take Your Breath Away
Julia Las is a Ukrainian artist who specializes in making watercolor miniatures. As you're about to see, they're absolutely incredible!
How On Earth Were These Famous Faces Recreated?
Crowd art is certainly extraordinary, but these famous faces were not created how you think they were...
This Performance Shows Amazing Coordination & Precision!
The most beautiful nutcracker dance I've ever seen, the precision alone is outstanding.
Watch This Master of Hoops in Smooth Action!
Valeri Tkach is a world-class juggler who is going to show you some tricks you've never seen before...
Impressive! I Can't Believe What This Illusionist Does!
If you love a good magic trick! You'll love this!
This Stunning Chapel in Naples Will Leave You in Awe
This chapel looks more like a museum than a church. Take a look at its stunning sculptures here.
This Miniature String Quartet Know How to Spring Surprises
This string quartet called 'Joyous String Quartet' are the most talented musicians of their age I've seen so far!
Wow, These 3D Drawings are Out of This World!
Nikola Čuljić has the ability to make his drawings pop off a page. Check out his stunning work here!
This Artist takes Generic Photos & Spices them with Doodles
When generic photos meet a creative illustrator, everything is possible...
Any Animal Lover Will Appreciate These Whimsical Artworks
Artist Roberto Rizzo uses rocks as a canvas for his animal paintings - and the results are incredibly realistic works of art.
I've Never Seen a Choir Do THIS...
I don't think anyone has ever attempted what this choir is doing with ease!