Bernie Taupin Reveals Untold Secrets of His 40-Year Partnership with Elton John! | Parkinson

For 40 years, Bernie Taupin has been the poetic voice behind Elton John's greatest hits. In this exclusive interview, Bernie opens up about the early days of their collaboration, answering a fateful ad in NME, and how two completely different people found creative harmony. From writing psychedelic-inspired lyrics in the late '60s to shaping deeply autobiographical albums like Captain Fantastic and Songs from the West Coast, Bernie reflects on the evolution of their process, the emotional layers of his lyrics, and what it's like to see your heartfelt words performed by someone dressed as Donald Duck. Honest, funny, and insightful—this is Bernie Taupin like you've never heard him before.

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