Elton John - Your Song (top Of The Pops 1971) 100%

Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, it remains one of the most celebrated love songs in pop history, often voted as the nation's favorite Elton John song in the UK.

The track solidified the legendary partnership between Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin . Taupin wrote the "naive and honest" lyrics at a kitchen table over breakfast, and Elton reportedly composed the melody in just 20 minutes . Elton John - Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

Watch this defining 1971 television appearance that helped launch Elton John's career in the UK: Elton John - Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971) EltonJohnVEVO YouTube• Nov 11, 2018 Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in

In contrast to the flamboyant, "stratospheric" persona he would later adopt, this early appearance showcased a more reserved, shy demeanor . Watch this defining 1971 television appearance that helped

While the TOTP performance made it a UK hit, the song had already begun gaining traction internationally after its release on his self-titled second album in 1970.