Join us for a journey through the beginnings of Elton John’s monumental career, from his start as Reginald Kenneth Dwight playing pubs at age 15, to answering the fateful New Musical Express ad that united him with lyricist Bernie Taupin, and began a songwriting team for the ages. After his pivotal breakthrough at LA's Troubadour in 1970, which instantly transformed him from a promising British import into an American sensation, Elton was on his way to a historic run of seven consecutive number-one albums.
At the heart of the episode is a deep dive into the Honky Chateau sessions and the beloved album track, "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters." Settle in with Elton’s band at France's Château d'Hérouville, where his first #1 album was created. We’ll uncover the dark inspiration behind Taupin's lyrics, triggered by a fatal shooting outside his New York hotel window, and explore this track's musical brilliance.
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