In time for Elton John's 75th birthday, our picks for the greatest hits and deep cuts from the Rocket Man's legendary 50-plus-year career.

And Elton John gave us his greatest song, which came together magically during his woodshedding at the fabled Honky Château. “Bernie would bash out his lyrics and leave them for me on the piano.

But Elton John, the grandest pop figure of his time, the original king of pop, had an extremely idiosyncratic career, because he was always breaking ground in ways that he never planned to.

"Travel safely, my good man," he added. Ben Folds joined Elton onstage for 'Grey Seal.' The concert, which is available to platinum fan club subscribers, also includes a special message from John.

Perhaps the best known track on this non-mammoth-singles compendium, Elton John recorded the catchy, word-salad epic “Grey Seal” twice in the first five years of his career.

‘Grey Seal’ "Grey Seal" didn't turn up on an album until 1974's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, but it was kicking around in John's catalog since the earliest days of his career.

Explore the 30 best songs from Elton John's extensive catalog, including hits like Rocketman, Daniel, and Your Song.

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The 75 Best Elton John Songs: Staff List In time for his 75th birthday, our picks for the greatest hits and finest deep cuts from the Rocket Man's legendary 50-plus-year career.