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Jun 2019
46m 42s

"Tiny Dancer" and "Goodbye Yellow Brick ...

KIRK HAMILTON
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Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin wrote so many great songs over the years that it was impossible to pick a single one for Strong Songs. So, why not do two? 
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