Your Song

"Your Song" is a song written by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (lyrics) in 1967. It was on Elton John's self titled second album, and was his first charting single. A cover by Ewan McGregor, singing to Nicole Kidman, was in the musical movie Moulin Rouge!

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Your Song is said to have been written in a remarkably short time. Taupin penned the lyrics aged 17 over breakfast and it took Elton 20 minutes to compose the music for them.

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Your Song: People who have covered this song ►

Elton John: Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born March 25, 1947) is a rock music singer, songwriter, and pianist, is one of the most successful solo artists in music history. He has recorded a long string of records and participated in a number of musical projects over a career that is approaching its fifth decad...

Bernie Taupin: Bernie Taupin (born May 22, 1950) is a lyricist famous for his collaboration with Elton John....

Ewan McGregor: Ewan McGregor (born 31 March 1971 in Crieff, Perthshire) is a Scottish film actor who has had significant success in both mainstream and "art house" movies. McGregor attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama....

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