Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)

About Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)

"Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)" is a song composed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and originally performed by John. The song echoes the theme of David Bowie's 1969 song "Space Oddity" (both recordings were produced by Gus Dudgeon), but, according to an account in Elizabeth Rosenthal's book, "His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John," the song might never have been conceived had it not been for Taupin's sighting of either a shooting star or distant airplane. .

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About this song

Credited to

Elton John

Album

Honky Chateau · Track 5 of 11

Released

May 19, 1972

Duration

4:41

Ranking

#3 most played Elton John track on Foxsoundi

Top countries on Foxsoundi

United States (95 %), Guam (5 %)

Playlists

In 2 public playlists: mine, The Amalgamation

On Last.fm

1,277,272 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Honky Chateau