Elton John and the year 1973

The songwriting collaboration with Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s longtime lyricist, reached its peak in 1973

50 years ago, pop and rock reached astonishing heights. In the middle of the fray: Elton John. The singer finally became a superstar with “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. These photos show how he shaped the year 1973 (and of course many years after) with style and charm.