Industry May 27, 2026
Elton John Song's Unexpected Astronaut Theme
“Unfortunately, people identify it with David Bowie’s Space Oddity”
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MusicRadar
Elton John described the spontaneous genesis of a classic song, which began as a reflection on the drudgery of being an astronaut. A full verse materialized directly from his thoughts onto the page. Originally reported by MusicRadar.