Industry May 25, 2026
Elton John Discusses Songwriting Process
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
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MusicRadar
Elton John reflected on the writing process for a song that propelled him to global stardom. He described how an entire verse about the monotony of being an astronaut came to him quickly. The song has unfortunately drawn comparisons to David Bowie's "Space Oddity." Originally reported by MusicRadar.