Episode 27 - Breaking Down 'Passengers'

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Elton John Podcast by Neil Barrett

Feb 4, 201948:11Music

This is the story of Elton's personal redemption, through the prism of the song 'Passengers', the UK top 5 hit single with the unique songwriting credit - Elton, Bernie, Davey and South African musician Phineas Mkhize. T...

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