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  2. Crocodile Rock - Wikipedia

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    It was the first song released as a single on the MCA label (catalogue #40000) after MCA was created (John had previously been with the Uni label.) [4] "Crocodile Rock" is dominated by a Farfisa organ riff, played by John. The lyrics take a nostalgic look at early rock 'n' roll, pop culture, dating and youthful independence of that era.

  3. Elderberry Wine (song) - Wikipedia

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    "Elderberry Wine" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was first released on John's 1973 album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player. It was also released as the B-side of John's No. 1 hit "Crocodile Rock" in October 1972. It was also popular on album-oriented rock radio ...

  4. Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player - Wikipedia

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    Critics at the time called some of the performances, especially "Crocodile Rock", derivative, which John freely acknowledged years later. In His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John by author Elizabeth Rosenthal, John said "Crocodile Rock" was written as an overt homage to '50s records, and his vocal intentionally mimicked singer Bobby Vee.

  5. Greatest Hits (Elton John album) - Wikipedia

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    All other songs made the Top 40 in the UK and the US, most also making the top ten, with "Bennie and the Jets" and "Crocodile Rock" topping the chart in the States. John would wait until 1976 to top the singles chart in the UK, via his duet with Kiki Dee, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."

  6. Classic Elton John - Wikipedia

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    All lyrics are written by Bernie Taupin; all music is composed by Elton John. No. Title Album ... "Crocodile Rock"

  7. Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting - Wikipedia

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    The song was released in 1973 as the album's first single. Cash Box called the song an "infectious rocker that carries 'Crocodile Rock' just one step further". [7] Record World called it a "rip-snortin' rocker that is reminiscent of the Stones and Bowie" with "lotsa high-powered energy". [8]

  8. Daniel (Elton John song) - Wikipedia

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    In Canada, it became his second No. 1 single, following "Crocodile Rock" earlier in the year, holding the position for two weeks in the RPM 100 national singles chart. [4] John and Taupin received the 1973 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. [5] The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here ...

  9. Baha Men - Wikipedia

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    Their track "Crocodile Rock" appeared in the rolling credits of The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course. Their track "Scooby D" appeared in Scooby-Doo. The band made an appearance on the big screen, when they starred as themselves in the 1994 romantic comedy My Father the Hero, starring Gérard Depardieu and Katherine Heigl. [4]