I wonder if above all it is what TheBigWhateverYowLongA$ssNameIsDog is getting at: Elton just doesn't fit into any niche scene hence why those of our general ilk and disposition just don't take notice. Too much of a blatantly mainstream celebrity pop songwriter for music geeks to care.
Which is a pity really because there's an awful lot of good in his songs. Aside from the often inspiring quality of the music itself and the melodies, Bernie Taupin's lyrics are often great too. Really imaginative, thoughtful stuff. Serious talent going on there altogether, and like Seltzer points out, it doesn't stop with the singles - there are some album gems too.
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