Elton John's Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John29rank/position

Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

This is a song included on British singer-songwriter Elton John’s album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, released in October 1973.

The album reached number one on the UK charts.

It was used in a commercial for the Mazda Sentia.

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue ft. Elton John30rank/position

Blue Featuring Elton John – Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

A song by the British four-piece R&B group Blue that covers an Elton John track and even features a collaboration.

Its wistful melody, the sound of the piano, and the lyric “The words ‘I’m sorry’ are the most painful words” make it a very heartrending breakup song.

BlessedElton John31rank/position

Elton John – Blessed

A 1995 song by Elton John.

It sings about the dream of a child not yet born.

Poetic, beautiful, and set to a gentle melody, it assures that the child soon to be born will be blessed by the love and devotion of their parents.

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)Elton John32rank/position

Elton John, Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)

Elton John is a British singer-songwriter who has been active for many years.

Recently, he’s taken on something of an elder-statesman role in the music world, and his bold remarks often make headlines.

Even among younger listeners who only occasionally listen to Western music, many probably know his name.

One of his signature works is Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee).

Released in 1976, this classic was nominated for a Grammy.

It’s pure, mainstream pop music, so be sure to give it a listen.

Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)Elton John33rank/position

Elton John- Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)

A song paying tribute to John Lennon, who died in 1980.

Elton and Lennon were good friends, and Elton was also the godfather of Lennon’s second son, Sean.

At the Madison Square Garden show in August 1982, Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon joined in the performance of this song.

FriendElton John34rank/position

Elton John – Friends

Elton John, the legendary musician from the United Kingdom.

The title track “Friends” from his 1971 album Friends is known for its tie-in with the film Friends and centers on a deeply moving theme of friendship.

The lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin, and together with Elton’s gentle piano melodies, the song celebrates the importance and warmth of friendship, winning the hearts of many.

It’s a wonderful piece that sings of the light friendship shines on life’s path, conveying a powerful message that with friends, any hardship can be overcome, and that every encounter along the way nourishes us.

By focusing on the value of friendships that grow and change together, it delivers a heartwarming message to listeners.

It’s an eternal classic that transcends time and space—perfect for a quiet night when you want to think of a dear friend.

Honky CatElton John35rank/position

Elton John – Honky Cat (Live 1972)

Released on July 31, 1972, this song runs 4 minutes 7 seconds in its radio edit and 5 minutes 13 seconds in the album version.

It was a hit, reaching No.

10 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart.