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Elton John

Michael Parkinson's castaway is singer Elton John.

Elton John began his career as a tea-boy for a music publisher. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his first band, Bluesology, about his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin, about how he became an international pop star and about his long association with Watford Football Club.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Enigma No 9 - Nimrod by Edward Elgar
Book: Interview With a Vampire by Anne Rice
Luxury: Telephone

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40 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 Jun 1986 09:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Pink Floyd

    Shine On You Crazy Diamond

    • Wish You Were Here.

  • Nina Simone

    I Put A Spell On You

    • Music for the Millions.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Edward Elgar

      Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36: Variation IX "Nimrod"

      Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult

  • Let It Rock

  • William Henry Monk

    Abide With Me

    Choir: Massed Choirs

    • Top 10 Hymns from Songs of Praise.

  • Thelonious Monk

    Misterioso

    Artist: Carla Bley Band

    • That's the Way I Fell Now.

  • John Lennon

    Stand By Me

    • John Lennon - Rock n Roll.

  • Wham!

    Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

    • Now 3.

  • Book Choice

    • Interview With a Vampire - Anne Rice

  • Luxury Choice

    • Telephone

Credits

Presenter Michael Parkinson
Interviewed Guest Elton John

Broadcasts

  • Sun 1 Jun 1986 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 6 Jun 1986 09:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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