53 Years Ago, Elton John Soared to His First U.S. No. 1 With This Overlooked Hit

Elton John claims to hate his first US No.1, but its nostalgic '50s vibe and iconic 'La-la-la' chorus made it a classic ...
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Inside Elton John’s Forgotten 1975 No. 1 Hit

In late October 1975, Elton John had the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Island Girl.” The hit, Caribbean-inspired song about a Jamaican prostitute in New York City was followed by Neil ...