Elton John's Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Chosen FamilyRina Sawayama, Elton John50rank/position

Rina Sawayama, Elton John – Chosen Family (Performance Lyric Video)

Chosen Family is the dream collaboration between Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama and Elton John.

Its lyrics are about celebrating getting through difficult days together with family.

It’s a great song to play when you want to cheer on family members who are working hard—whether at work, in sports, or anything else.

The track is structured with Rina Sawayama singing the first half, Elton John taking the second half, and a stunning harmony bringing it all home at the end.

Learn To FlySurfaces, Elton John51rank/position

Surfaces, Elton John – Learn To Fly (Official Music Video)

With over 1 billion total streams, the pop duo Surfaces became a global sensation with their smash hit ‘Sunday Best,’ which drew worldwide attention and topped the U.

S.

charts for two consecutive weeks.

Now, they’ve released a new song with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Elton John, titled ‘Learn To Fly.

‘ Produced by Surfaces, the track was recorded via Zoom.

Created in response to the impact of COVID-19, the song expresses a wish for the world to ‘take flight again,’ and the duo says they hope it brings fun and brightness to people everywhere.

It’s a lively, upbeat track packed with Surfaces’ signature spirit.

Circle of LifeComposed by Elton John52rank/position

Yukari Miyazono, Lebo M. – Circle of Life (From “The Lion King” / Japanese Version)

This is the opening theme of the 1994 Disney film The Lion King.

Composed by Elton John, the piece blends a sweeping orchestral sound with African rhythms.

Its lyrics depict the cycle from the beginning of life to its end, expressing the circle of life through hope, faith, and growth.

Highly acclaimed, it was nominated for both the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards.

Singing it while recalling the film’s opening scene makes it even more exciting, and performing it with a large group is sure to double the fun!

Feel the loveComposed by Elton John53rank/position

Kento Kaku belts it out! “The Lion King” MV released; he and Yoko Kadoyama “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”

A hit in the Shiki Theatre Company’s stage productions and released in 2019 as a “hyper-realistic” full-CG film, Disney’s The Lion King features this song from the show.

It’s a romantic number in which Simba, while grappling with his past, falls in love with Nala.

In the hyper-realistic version, Kento Kaku as Simba and Yoko Kadoyama as Nala delivered beautiful harmonies.

Just like in the film, it’s highly recommended for couples—male and female—to sing together at karaoke! It’s also fun to bring friends along and have them take on Timon and Pumbaa’s parts.

True love (with Kiki Dee)Elton John54rank/position

Elton John & Kiki Dee – True Love (HQ)

It was used in a commercial for the Honda S-MX.

The car’s tagline at the time was “Designed for Romance,” so they may have chosen a duet by Elton John & Kiki Dee to match.

It’s a beautiful ballad that feels like you’re wrapped in gentle vocals.

My song is your songElton John55rank/position

My Song Is Your Song (Your Song) – Elton John, Your Song – Elton John

In his private life, Elton John is known as a homosexual, but he’s a very emotionally rich person who composes many beautiful melodies, isn’t he? The line “How wonderful life is while you’re in the world” — how wonderful life is because you’re in this world — is truly beautiful, isn’t it?