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.
Here are his signature and most popular songs, presented in a ranking.
Playlist
| Elton John Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Your SongElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic that conveys pure love |
| 2 | Feel the loveElton John |  play_arrow | The Lion King’s moving masterpiece |
| 3 | Can You Feel The Love TonightElton John |  play_arrow | A world-renowned British musician, … |
| 4 | Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic songs make for the best drive. |
| 5 | Rocket ManElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s “Rocket Man” portrays loneliness. |
| 6 | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John's classic song that sings about the pain of a broken heart |
| 7 | Candle in the windElton John |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring masterpiece ballad by Elton John |
| 8 | Circle of LifeElton John |  play_arrow | The Lion King’s iconic song, moving connection of life |
| 9 | Tiny DancerElton John |  play_arrow | The substitute for a British piano rock musician… |
| 10 | Hakuna MatataElton John |  play_arrow | In Swahili, it’s like saying, “It’ll work out—don’t worry, don’t brood over it.” |
| 11 | The Lion King – Can You Feel the Love TonightElton John |  play_arrow | Magnificently expressing the serene beauty of the night and the harmony of love… |
| 12 | Merry ChristmasEd Sheeran & Elton John |  play_arrow | The love and warmth of Christmas songs |
| 13 | SacrificeElton John |  play_arrow | The painful lyrics depicting a breakup between a man and a woman are striking… |
| 14 | Don’t Go Breaking My HeartElton John & Kiki Dee |  play_arrow | This work, known domestically by the title “Love Duet,” … |
| 15 | Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)Elton John, Dua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa, popular for disco music |
| 16 | FriendsElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic song “Friends” is a song about friendship. |
| 17 | Benny and the JetsElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John, a classic song by a sci‑fi-style band |
| 18 | I’m Still StandingElton John |  play_arrow | A combat sport side by side with danger and an anthem of victory |
| 19 | Saturday Night’s Alright For FightingElton John |  play_arrow | A song depicting a dance club in the UK |
| 20 | The Lion King: “Circle of Life”Elton John |  play_arrow | Disney animated film “The Lion Kin… |
| 21 | Hold Me CloserElton John, Britney Spears |  play_arrow | “Hold Me Closer” is a classic... |
| 22 | Bennie and the JetsElton John |  play_arrow | Elton’s classic that paid tribute to glam rock |
| 23 | Candle in the Wind 1997Elton John |  play_arrow | A tribute song for Princess Diana moves the world |
| 24 | DanielElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s masterpiece, the sorrow of war |
| 25 | Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on MeElton John |  play_arrow | British singer-songwriter, Elt... |
| 26 | White Lady White PowderElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic: the allure of love and white |
| 27 | The Lion King ‘Hakuna Matata’Elton John |  play_arrow | It means “no worries” in Swahili… |
| 28 | Swing For The FencesElton John & Brandi Carlile |  play_arrow | An anthem of hope and courage, supporting the LGBTQ community |
| 29 | Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s signature song and a major hit |
| 30 | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue ft. Elton John |  play_arrow | The four-member British R&B group, Blue, ... |
| 31 | BlessedElton John |  play_arrow | A Song of Love and Hope for Children of the Future |
| 32 | Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)Elton John |  play_arrow | Let's enjoy Elton John's classic pop hits |
| 33 | Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)Elton John |  play_arrow | A song of tribute and friendship to John Lennon |
| 34 | FriendElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s heartwarming song of friendship |
| 35 | Honky CatElton John |  play_arrow | This, released on July 31, 1972… |
| 36 | JanuaryElton John |  play_arrow | Gained a great deal of popularity from around the world in the early 1970s... |
| 37 | Little JeannieElton John |  play_arrow | In 1980 by Elton John... |
| 38 | Oceans AwayElton John |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who represents the United Kingdom… |
| 39 | Something About The Way You Look TonightElton John |  play_arrow | By Elton John, “Candle… |
| 40 | Step Into ChristmasElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s Christmas classic |
| 41 | Thank You MamaElton John |  play_arrow | A classic song in which Elton John sings about love for his mother |
| 42 | Your Sister Can’t Twist (But She Can Rock’n Roll)Elton John |  play_arrow | A track included on Elton John’s classic album |
| 43 | Circle of LifeElton John |  play_arrow | Resounding across the African land with the rising morning sun... |
| 44 | FriendsElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s masterpieces and their flowing tones |
| 45 | The Lion King — Circle of LifeElton John |  play_arrow | As a Disney production, of course, and in Japan... |
| 46 | My Song Is Your Song (Your Song)Elton John |  play_arrow | A British singer-songwriter and pia... |
| 47 | True loveElton John & Kiki Dee |  play_arrow | Under the catchphrase “designed for romance,” young... |
| 48 | (I’m Gonna) Love Me AgainElton John, Taron Egerton |  play_arrow | Taron, the lead in the Elton film, belts out a powerful song. |
| 49 | Chosen FamilyRina Sawayama, Elton John |  play_arrow | The Moving Song of Rina and Elton |
| 50 | Talk to YouSam Fender & Elton John |  play_arrow | Sam Fender's emotional song |
| 51 | Learn To FlySurfaces, Elton John |  play_arrow | A massive hit with total song streams surpassing 1 billion plays... |
| 52 | Circle of LifeSakkyoku: Elton John |  play_arrow | The Lion King's moving opening song |
| 53 | Feel the loveSakkyoku: Elton John |  play_arrow | A famous song from The Lion King, a romantic love song |
| 54 | True love (with Kiki Dee)Elton John |  play_arrow | A gentle ballad used in the commercial song for 'Love Mode' |
| 55 | My song is your songElton John |  play_arrow | El, who is known to be gay in his private life… |