Elton John, whose passion for music resonates even as he wraps up his touring career with a grand finale at Glastonbury 2023, has had a lifelong affair with the tunes that have shaped his existence, paying homage to the greats from rock 'n' roll to soul.

After closing his touring career at Glastonbury in 2023, Elton John remains vocal about his passion for music that has influenced him over the years. Celebrating a range of musical influences on BBC Radio 2's Tracks of My Years,

Elton John has opened up about the music that has shaped his life, revealing the one song that changed everything for him - and it's a classic by Elvis Presley.

Elton John has always been vocal about his love of music, and has previously revealed that an Elvis Presley classic changed his life forever