Industry May 25, 2026
Elton John Recounts Creation of Hit Song
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Elton John shared the story behind a transformative song that propelled him to global stardom. He described the initial writing process, where a verse about the 'drudgery of being an astronaut' came to him quickly. John noted that the song is sometimes mistakenly associated with David Bowie's 'Space Oddity.' Originally reported by MusicRadar.