Elton John’s ‘Your Song’ Joins Spotify’s Billions Club
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- 28 Jan 2025
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Elton John’s iconic track “Your Song” has officially joined Spotify’s Billions Club, a prestigious group of songs that have been streamed over a billion times. This milestone marks the fourth song by Elton John to achieve this remarkable feat on the platform.
“Your Song” now stands alongside his most-streamed track, the collaboration with Dua Lipa and Pnau, “Cold Heart,” which boasts over 2.2 billion streams. Additionally, “I’m Still Standing” and “Rocket Man” have also surpassed 1.2 billion streams each on Spotify.
Originally released in 1970, “Your Song” holds a significant place in Elton John’s discography as it was his first international Top 10 hit. The song was co-written by Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin. Interestingly, it was first recorded by the American rock band Three Dog Night in March 1970 as part of their album It Ain’t Easy, while John was serving as their opening act.
Although Three Dog Night’s version was never released as a single, Elton John recorded his own rendition at Trident Studios in London in January 1970. His version debuted in April 1970 as the lead track on his self-titled second studio album. Following the release of “Border Song” as the first single, “Your Song” was issued in the U.S. in October 1970 as the B-side to “Take Me to the Pilot.” However, due to its popularity, it quickly became the A-side, climbing to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as charting in the top 10 in several other countries.
Now regarded as a classic, “Your Song” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and is featured among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga, and Ellie Goulding, and was also performed by Taron Egerton in the 2019 biopic Rocketman.
With its enduring appeal and emotional resonance, “Your Song” continues to captivate audiences around the world, solidifying Elton John’s legacy as one of music’s greatest icons.
