

So which songs out of John's catalog should fans listen to before seeing the film? Here's a rundown. Listen to the best of Elton John on Apple Music and Spotify. There's even a credit to the cover of "Pinball Wizard" John is known for, though that song was originally written and recorded by The Who. Others, like "Rock and Roll Madonna," "Amoreena," and "Hercules" are used as montage music. Some, like "Daniel" and "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" are basically easter egg references, songs John begins playing that his managers reject.
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Counting every song the movie uses at least a snippet of, there are 24 of Elton John's hits laced throughout the film. Verse 1 Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball From Soho down to Brighton I must've played them all But I ain't seen nothin' like him in any amusement hall That deaf, dumb, and. There are more than 15 songs in the film mind you. How many Elton John songs does one need to know to enjoy the movie? Technically none, but considering how the songs are used, and the amount of easter eggs they represent, here's a rundown of the 15 biggest tunes in the film. A funny, yet poignant telling of his rise to fame, his years of addiction, and his path to sobriety and happiness, the film is punctuated at every turn with songs from John's 50-year career. Rocketman is a fantasy movie musical inspired by the life and times of Elton John covering the first 40 years of his existence.
