Elton John reveals one Elvis song that 'changed his life' and 'the face of music'
dailyrecord.co.ukElton John has always been vocal about his passion for music, a sentiment that remained strong even as he concluded his touring career with a memorable performance at Glastonbury in 2023.
Throughout his illustrious career, the singer has paid homage to the tunes that have influenced him, from rock 'n' roll pioneers to soulful legends.On BBC Radio 2's Tracks of My Years, Elton singled out one track that particularly resonates with him - Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel', which he regards as a life-altering anthem, the Express reports.
He reminisced about the momentous occasion when his mother brought home 'Heartbreak Hotel'. He said: "This record changed my life, and it changed the face of music.
Up till then, we'd had Guy Mitchell, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, Kay Starr, and all those lovely American acts."She bought a record every week.
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