Elton John reveals which of his biggest hits he’ll never sing again
Elton John reveals which of his biggest hits he’ll never sing again
Ahmed Kajee
Elton John reveals which of his biggest hits he’ll never sing again
Sir Elton John has revealed that one of his most beloved songs is actually one he can’t stand — and he’s vowed never to perform it again.
Speaking on the Deeney Talks podcast, the legendary performer told Watford footballer Troy Deeney that his 1972 hit Crocodile Rock — one of the most recognisable songs of his career — was never meant to be taken seriously. “The last time I have to sing Crocodile Rock I will probably throw a party,” Elton laughed. “It was written as a kind of a joke, like a pastiche. Who am I to say, ‘I’m not going to play it?’ Because I play to amuse and entertain people. But I have to say, when the last show is done, I will never, ever sing that song again.”
Co-writer Bernie Taupin has expressed similar feelings, telling Esquire, “Crocodile Rock is a strange dichotomy because I don’t mind having created it, but it’s not something I would listen to.” Despite their mutual distaste, the track became Elton’s first US number-one single and held the top spot in Canada for four weeks. It was reportedly inspired by Australian band Daddy Cool’s Eagle Rock and even sparked a lawsuit by Speedy Gonzales composer Buddy Kaye, who claimed similarities in the falsetto style. The case was later settled out of court.
According to The Mirror, Elton recently opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of recording his upcoming album Who Believes in Angels?, which includes collaborations with Brandi Carlile. Behind-the-scenes footage from Los Angeles’ famed Sunset Sound Studios captured moments of real frustration — including one where he threw down his headphones and declared, “I’m going home.” Reflecting on the sessions, Elton admitted, “I was exhausted, I had a lot of doubt… I was angry, I was tired, I was irritable.”
Now 77, the Rocket Man has sold over 300 million records and continues to inspire generations of fans. Whether he’s singing about tiny dancers or Saturday nights, Elton’s place in music history is secure — even if Crocodile Rock never makes the setlist again.
🎧 Listen to Elton’s full chat with Troy Deeney on the Deeney Talks podcast below.
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