VIDEO: Bernie Taupin’s Advice to Songwriters
Bernie Taupin celebrates his 68th birthday today (May 22), and it goes without saying that Taupin’s songwriting partnership with Elton John over the past five decades has been one of…

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 13: (L-R) Bernie Taupin and Elton John accept the Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at the New York Marriott Marquis on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
Larry Busacca/Getty ImagesBernie Taupin celebrates his 68th birthday today (May 22), and it goes without saying that Taupin’s songwriting partnership with Elton John over the past five decades has been one of the most successful in music history.
Considering his masterful lyrics and the challenges of the music industry today, what advice does Taupin have for up-and-coming songwriters? He offers that up in the video below.
While we definitely concur with him on never giving up, it also doesn’t hurt to find a gifted composer like Sir Elton to help bring your words to life, too.
Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.