New chart reveals Sir Elton John’s most successful songs

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Your Song has topped a list of Sir Elton John’s most successful songs, as the singer marks the the 50th anniversary of the release of his self-titled studio album.

PRS for Music, the organisation which represents the rights of over 145,500 songwriters, composers and music publishers, compiled a chart chart of Sir Elton’s most streamed, downloaded, broadcast and performed songs in the UK.

Topping the list is Your Song, the opening track on the record Elton John, which was released on April 10 1970. It was Sir Elton’s  breakthrough single and his first track to chart in the UK.

Last year, it received more than 3.7 million seconds (or six continuous weeks) of UK radio airtime and over the years it has been covered numerous times, including