Elton's birthday episode is full of surprises - for the Rocketman and his fans. Dale DeBakcsy plays piano and rips Elton's songs and sheetmusic to shreds on the show! Author of a new book released on 30 March in the UK and USA in May, Elton John - Album By Album , Dale analyses Elton's songwriting. Plus a chance to win the new book! And try out our new poll on Spotify! Expect a real masterclass with Dale as we join the Elton lab.
Mar 29, 2025•3 min•Season 4Ep. 3
He's a multi-instrumentalist who left his mark on Elton John's music in the second half of the 1990s. It is 30 years on 17 March when album Made In England was released and it spawned a successful tour in 1995. Touring Europe in April, John Jorgenson confesses when the pandemic struck, he thought his time was up. But he's in more demand now than ever before. An old pal of George's expect a lot of unusual stories to emerge in this fun episode! All Podcasts now available in full at...
Mar 01, 2025•3 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Next episode out on 1 March, on account of February being a shorter month!And we introduce our new logo! We hope you like it. Tell us by visiting the online poll on Spotify now!Visit REJ.World now to access nearly 30 exclusive podcast interviews from Elton John's World. The list grows every month!+ Neil Barrett's brilliant podcast I Guess That's Why They Call it the Elton John Podcast.+ many other gems!Eltonjohn.world is for the news stories. REJ.World is for the Radio Elton John podcasts.
Feb 23, 2025•29 sec
Music legend Sedaka was a top-seller in the 1950s and 1960s. After spending 12 years off the charts, Elton John convinced him to sign with Rocket Records and this led to a successful comeback. Now 85 and still going strong, hear Neil's story only on RadioEltonJohn.World.
Jan 25, 2025•3 min•Season 4Ep. 1
A renowned producer and guitarist who worked on Scarface, Richie Zito is famous to Elton fans for appearing on three studio albums and for replacing Davey Johnstone in the band during the 1980 Tour, notably the historic Central Park, New York City gig that drew a then-record 450,000 to the audience. Hear Richie’s amazing story. All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world
Dec 28, 2024•5 min
Tonight one talented Elton fan offers him a lovely bunch of....roses. Half a dozen to be precise. One of them penned by singer-songwriter Judie Tzuke. We are delighted to share A Word In Spanish with the Spanish siren Marta Coloma about her new EP released last month. All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world
Nov 30, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 11
An orchestral arranger and conductor who worked on Blue Moves, A Single Man, and Jump Up! as well as the Tommy soundtrack. He had his own orchestra in college which debuted at Royal Albert Hall just months after he graduated. A personal friend of Paul Backmaster we will discover his story from the days of Royal Academy of Music until the present day conducting the City of Prague Orchestra, where this photo was captured. All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world...
Oct 26, 2024•5 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Billy Trudel was part of the band at some of the most iconic performances Elton gave in the Millennium era. But did you know Billy was in a movie with Robert de Nero, Dustin Hoffman and Kirsten Dunst? Or that Billy Joel is sneaked into the song Radio Nights? Hear the stories you don't hear anywhere else as Billy also gives Elton fans a world premiere of his songs "City Full of Angels" and "Miserable". But we're elated, not miserable. Join us in the party! All Podcasts...
Sep 28, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Coming to REJ.world on 28 September 2024 All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world
Sep 28, 2024•52 sec
Fellow Elton podcaster Neil Barrett joins us for this fun edition. Did you know that Neil spends up to 60 hours to produce a one-hour podcast episode? He's dedicated and as a speech therapist he offers insights on some of Elton's singing style. Has Elton the diction that singer Matt Munro had? All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world
Aug 31, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Changes at Radio Elton John explained. Hot news of a new podcaster joining us. Special deal on subscription at REJ.World All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world
Aug 18, 2024•10 min
In July 2024 we commemorate 22 years since the loss of respected music producer Gus Dudgeon. We celebrate his life and remember a dear friend to all of Elton's fans in this tribute. His brother Murray Dudgeon and Chris Hook who founded the Gus Dudgeon Foundation join the show. Expect an emotional edition. Recorded 27 June 2024. First broadcast 27 July 2024 Presenter: George Matlock Executive producer: Hezikor Kadouri All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world...
Jul 27, 2024•5 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Sunday night's alright for fighting Get a little action in Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, that's alright Candy! Candy! Can you hear me? Real Elton fans tune into Radio Elton John. Visit radioeltonjohn.world to subscribe. You’re missing out!
Jul 24, 2024•28 sec
Elton's musical direction was decided after a recording at Olympic Studios in London. We speak to Olympic's music historian Roger Miles, Elton fan Paul Lewis and someone who was with Elton for that fateful recording in 1969, Stuart Epps. We also discover what's in store for Olympic in 2024. And yes Peter Thomas makes a cameo appearance. Recorded 23 May 2024. First broadcast 29 June 2024 Hosted by George Matlock All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world...
Jun 29, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 6
A Ray of sunshine as we speak to Elton John's first manager about how he paired the Rocketman with Bernie Taupin, how Elton got booed off stage in Paris, what sparked Ray's departure and what became of him thereafter. We also have a little surprise for Ray. New Elton album songs? Recorded 07 May 2024 First Broadcast 25 May 2024 Hosted by George Matlock Now available in full at rej.world CORRECTION: Ray mentioned a film-maker. He was referring to Lewis Gilbert. All Podcasts now available ...
Jun 28, 2024•5 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Our guest is perhaps the ultimate Elton John fan - at least as a collector. A former BBC engineer, he is an Elton archivist who also manufactures speakers - which were used to play back The Union album to Elton! He has acetates galore, helped track down bonus material for various 50th anniversary Elton album releases, boasts a plethora of Elton music never released and specialises in the rare 1960s repertoire that fans often get confused by - and end up out of pocket buying the same thing twice....
Jun 27, 2024•5 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Our guest was studio manager of the Caribou Ranch studio in Colorado where Elton recorded several albums including 1974 classic Caribou. John Carsello talks about the making of the album, ahead of the release of an extended vinyl version on UK Record Store Day, 20 April. Find out how Elton was evicted by the Rolling Stones, and how Elton swapped roles to deliver burgers to his band. Recorded 13 March 2024. First broadcast 30 March 2024 Hosted by George Matlock All Podcasts now available in full ...
Jun 27, 2024•5 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Our guest is more than a blank filler. He's worked with Elton and also with Bernie Taupin on his first spoken word album, with Plastic Penny, and Hookfoot. He confesses that when he recorded one Hookfoot track – a cover of Rolling Stones’ folk song Gimme Shelter – he missed the first note from Caleb Quaye, and he reveals what Elton was like before he was famous. Terry Carty added "more audience" to Elton's first-ever live album 17-11-70. Recorded 15 February 2024. First Broadca...
Jun 26, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Elton has always surrounded himself with a talented team, and our special guest is someone whom Eric Clapton once described as the best guitarist - ever. Caleb Quaye tells us about how he worked with Elton since the early 1960s and his own numerous achievements. Look out for the Robin Hood singalong! Recorded 05 January 2024. First broadcast 27 January 2024 Hosted by George Matlock All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world
Jun 26, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The final episode of Season 2 is a festive treat. A pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole has worked with Davey Johnstone, Kiki Dee, Nigel Olsson's Plastic Penny, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dave Edmunds, Johnny Halliday, Roger Daltry, T Rex, Sting, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Robert Plant, Bjork, David Gilmour, R E M, Liam Gallagher and The Goodies! Plus many more. He looms large on Tiny Dancer and performed on Georgia on Elton's A Single Man album. Hear how Bluesology led him to Dick James Music and ont...
Jun 25, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Elton fan Wayne Martin joins from Boston, USA to tell us about his puppet show, Elton costumes and hats, his recollections of working with The Muppet Show creator Jim Henson and how he came to perform his puppet show for The First Lady as well as show Elton his Elton puppet. Find out what happened. This episode includes visuals, so head over to the episode on our website www.eltonjohn.world where we share more photos of Wayne and his creations. Enjoy! Recorded 16 August 2023. First aired 25 Nove...
Jun 25, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We celebrate Elton John’s most successful album, as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road marks 50 years this month. We speak with the artist who brought the album vividly alive with his creative cover for the gatefold, London-based Ian Beck. We learn how the album was influenced by a work for Irish singer-songwriter Jonathan Kelly. Ian also worked on the artwork for the final Elton tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road. See a favourite through new eyes. Recorded 13 October 2023. First aired 28 October 2023. All...
Jun 24, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We celebrate International Podcast Day today with a very special and timeless artist. Elton has often broken from convention musically, and never more so than having a tap dancer from the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band on the Honky Chateau album in 1972. “Legs” Larry Smith tells us how he became Elton’s mentor and went on to reassure him on tour. Find out how Larry and Elton met Groucho Marx and Mae West. The comic-cum-musician tells us how he satirises unsavoury characters and how he had a passion for ...
Jun 24, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In a first, Radio Elton John hosts a multiple guest debate on the end of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and rediscovers veteran Elton fans. Joining us are: Stephan Heimbecher, founder of Rocket Fan, latterly Hercules Fan Club, Wayne Martin, Elton author Claude Bernardin, Paul Smith, founder of Facebook group Elton John Online. and identical twins who perform on stage with John Jorgenson, Sandra and Tania Differding! All of our guests attended Elton’s final gig in Stockholm on 8 July. We ap...
Jun 23, 2024•3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We go Epic, or make that Shweppic, with our latest Shwepisode. Not enough of a hint? This man has worked with a long list of top musical artists in the UK and USA. He’s been a long-time friend of eltonjohn.world too. In our latest Radio Elton John podcast the man nicknamed Schwepps talks about working with Elton as his sound engineer when both of them were starting out, and how Stuart Epps is now giving back by producing leading edge tracks for the latest generation of budding artists. Find out ...
Jun 22, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The man who plays Elton when he doesn’t is our guest this month. Adam Chester has been Elton’s stand-in for gig rehearsals since 2005 and it all started with a Rock of the Westies album in a record store and with Davey Johnstone humbly remarking the album was “alright”. Adam is a hoot. So join him on the tree branch tonight! Recorded 11 May 2023. First aired 27 May 2023. All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world
Jun 22, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Elton John All The Songs was published earlier in April. We catch up with its authors, Rolling Stone journalists Romuald Ollivier and Olivier Roubin in Nantes, France, to tell us how they approached the ambitious task of documenting the story of every Elton John song. To coincide with the book’s launch the authors and publisher Hachette are offering one English-language copy of this bible of Elton songs signed by the authors. Head over to eltonjohn.world and read the competition terms to be in w...
Jun 21, 2024•4 min•Season 2Ep. 4
As we mark Sir Elton’s 76th birthday today our special guest is lyricist Gary Anthony Osborne, who wrote the words to Blue Eyes, Shine On Through and Little Jeannie. But what word did Elton want cut out from one of Gary’s lyrics? We showcase Gary’s musical story and find out how Elton chose to change his music writing to lead with the music, a 180 degrees on how he writes with Bernie Taupin. Recorded 8 March 2023. First aired 25 March 2023. All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and rad...
Jun 21, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Episode aka “The Man who Turned Down Elton John’s Job offer”, tells the story from road manager Phil Greenfield. Phil handled logistics and sounds for Hookfoot, Caleb Quaye’s band which also featured Roger Pope and Ian Duck. Phil has no chip on his shoulder as he tells us how Elton forgave him for snubbing a job and came back for a stint at Elton’s Wembley Stadium gig in 1975. He captures the mood of the audience stunned that Elton chose to take the stage and premiere his entire new autobiograph...
Jun 20, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
One recording artist who has been part of the Elton John story throughout 50 years is Kiki Dee. Elton helped produce her 1973 album Loving & Free, and the duo have recorded chart-topping songs together. Hear Kiki’s story on Radio Elton John. The results of our recent podcast survey will be revealed in our February edition. Recorded 11 January 2023. First aired 28 January 2023. All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world
Jun 20, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
