Legendary Elton John Songwriter Bernie Taupin Steps Out On His Own

Legendary Elton John Songwriter Bernie Taupin Steps Out On His Own

It’s almost impossible to hear the name Bernie Taupin and not think Elton John. But there’s another side to Taupin’s artistry. In this scenario, he is both scribe and showman, a fact that’s unbeknownst to many fans.

Bernie Taupin to release new solo album, gives update on next Elton John album - Regional Media News

Over his more than five decades of writing songs with Elton John, Bernie Taupin has only occasionally stepped into the spotlight. But he's about to do it again with his new solo album, The Sea Has No Mercy. Due Oct. 23, the album is the first Taupin has written entirely on his own. He describes it as a "late-life manifesto," inspired by his 2023 autobiography, Scattershot, and an upcoming documentary about his life. "I couldn't have made this al…

Bernie Taupin and Elton John to stand firm over publishing rights

Bernie Taupin has insisted that he and Elton John will not be following the music industry legacy act trend of selling their publishing rights. The legendary songwriter has created a prolific pairing with the Rocketman over the past 60 years, but unlike other artists of their certain vintage, they don’t see the need to be profiting off their back catalogue more than they already are at this point in time.  Taupin reflected on this in a new inter…

Bernie Taupin Has Been Writing for Elton John for Six Decades. He’s Finally Releasing a New Solo Album

The lyricist also reveals that Gary Oldman is making a documentary about his life, and says he and Elton have no plans to sell their publishing

Bernie Taupin Returns With New Solo Album

Bernie Taupin will release The Sea Has No Mercy on 23 October, marking his first solo album in almost four decades and his first collection written entirely from his own perspective. by Paul Cashmere Bernie Taupin, the lyricist whose songwriting partnership with Elton John has produced some of popular music’s most enduring songs, will release his first solo album in 39 years when The Sea Has No Mercy is issued on 23 October. The record is Taupin…

Elton John's Songwriting Partner Bernie Taupin Announces New Solo Album 'The Sea Has No Mercy' - Stereoboard UK

Photo: Jill Augusto, Courtesy of Vertigo Records/MCA Nashville Bernie Taupin, best known as Elton John's longtime songwriting partner, has announced his first solo album in almost 40 years....