Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long Long Time) / Holiday Inn / Goodbye

by Elton John

Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long Long Time) / Holiday Inn / Goodbye cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 14 April 1972
  • Label: Uni
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 4.11/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Beautifully subverting the romanticism of the Apollo era, Bernie Taupin's lyrics reframed deep space exploration as a remarkably lonely, working-class occupation. Supported by sweeping, atmospheric synthesizers and lush backing vocals, the track solidified the eccentric pianist's rapidly ascending status as a global pop-rock superstar.

Genres

Descriptors: space, melodic, alienation, piano, string arrangements

Tracklist

  1. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)
  2. Holiday Inn
  3. Goodbye

Credits

  • Elton John - primary artist, written-by
  • Paul Buckmaster - arranged by, conductor

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