I remember when Neil Sedaka released his single "Bad Blood" in 1975. The song contained uncredited backing vocals by Elton John - John later knocked Bad Blood off the #1 slot with his single "Island Girl".
I would pick Elton John as one of the best and more popular (pop artist) from the 70s. He seemed to be unstoppable with Bernie Taupin and Nigel Olsson back in the day. Not to much is ever mentioned concerning how good and important Nigel Olssons backing vocals actually was early in Elton Johns career. Hes often just labeled as being the drummer with no mention of the importance and role his backing vocals played.
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