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Rock Tracks That Celebrate Celebrities
From Victorian stage actresses to fallen Hollywood idols, these celebrities inspired some hit rock tracks.
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Revisiting Elton John’s “Rock of the Westies”
After a streak of monster albums, "Rock of the Westies" was a bit of a departure for Elton John. Does it hold up? Should it?
Cover Songs That Are Better Than the Originals
From Johnny Cash to "Moulin Rouge," there's a case to be made that these cover songs outstrip the originals.
The Epic Track: “Bang A Gong”
It combined an erotic word salad with a bluesy, glam-rock groove. And more than a touch of glitter. "Bang A Gong" is still a banger.
Remembering Elton John’s “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player”
With so many hit albums in the 1970s, Elton John's "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player" doesn't always get the recognition it deserves.