Elton John Popular Song Rankings [2026]
He is a quintessential British singer-songwriter known for massive hits like “Your Song” and “Crocodile Rock.” News that he will retire from live performances after his world tour starting in September 2018 has become a hot topic, with many expressing regret.
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Elton John Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Talk to YouSam Fender & Elton John50rank/position

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender, based in the Northeast of England, has long given voice to social issues and inner turmoil from a working-class perspective.
Released in October 2025, this track is a high-profile collaboration featuring Elton John, a giant of piano rock.
Centered on the end of a long-term relationship and the pain of losing someone like a best friend, the song layers Fender’s guitar-driven melodies with John’s classical piano, resulting in an introspective yet grand rock ballad.
Set to be included on the deluxe edition of the album “People Watching,” slated for release in December 2025, this piece will resonate with anyone who yearns to speak with someone they’ve lost and carries the regrets learned from that loss.
Elton John Popular Song Rankings [2026] (51–60)
Learn To FlySurfaces, Elton John51rank/position

With over 1 billion total streams, the pop duo Surfaces became a global sensation with their smash hit ‘Sunday Best,’ which drew worldwide attention and topped the U.S.
charts for two consecutive weeks.
Now, they’ve released a new song with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Elton John, titled ‘Learn To Fly.’ Produced by Surfaces, the track was recorded via Zoom.
Created in response to the impact of COVID-19, the song expresses a wish for the world to ‘take flight again,’ and the duo says they hope it brings fun and brightness to people everywhere.
It’s a lively, upbeat track packed with Surfaces’ signature spirit.
Circle of LifeSakkyoku: Elton John52rank/position

This is the opening theme of the 1994 Disney film The Lion King.
Composed by Elton John, the piece blends a sweeping orchestral sound with African rhythms.
Its lyrics depict the cycle from the beginning of life to its end, expressing the circle of life through hope, faith, and growth.
Highly acclaimed, it was nominated for both the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards.
Singing it while recalling the film’s opening scene makes it even more exciting, and performing it with a large group is sure to double the fun!
Feel the loveSakkyoku: Elton John53rank/position

A hit in the Shiki Theatre Company’s stage productions and released in 2019 as a “hyper-realistic” full-CG film, Disney’s The Lion King features this song from the show.
It’s a romantic number in which Simba, while grappling with his past, falls in love with Nala.
In the hyper-realistic version, Kento Kaku as Simba and Yoko Kadoyama as Nala delivered beautiful harmonies.
Just like in the film, it’s highly recommended for couples—male and female—to sing together at karaoke! It’s also fun to bring friends along and have them take on Timon and Pumbaa’s parts.
True love (with Kiki Dee)Elton John54rank/position

It was used in a commercial for the Honda S-MX.
The car’s tagline at the time was “Designed for Romance,” so they may have chosen a duet by Elton John & Kiki Dee to match.
It’s a beautiful ballad that feels like you’re wrapped in gentle vocals.
My song is your songElton John55rank/position

In his private life, Elton John is known as a homosexual, but he’s a very emotionally rich person who composes many beautiful melodies, isn’t he? The line “How wonderful life is while you’re in the world” — how wonderful life is because you’re in this world — is truly beautiful, isn’t it?


