Scattershot

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Bernie Taupin, the legendary lyricist behind Elton John's biggest hits, shares his personal memoir in Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me. This book offers a rare glimpse into the life and creative journey of one half of one of music’s most iconic partnerships.

A candid and vibrant memoir from the man who shaped the words behind Elton John’s timeless songs.

This memoir is the music story fans have long awaited. Bernie Taupin, the mastermind behind the lyrics of countless Elton John classics, reveals his side of their extraordinary partnership that has spanned over fifty years. Together, they formed an unbreakable creative force, celebrated in films like 2019’s Rocketman and Elton’s own autobiography, Me. Yet Bernie, known for his privacy, has kept his own story under wraps-until now.

Join Bernie on a thrilling journey through decades of his life and career. Experience the early 1970s New York scene as Elton John was on the verge of worldwide stardom. Share unforgettable moments with legendary figures like John Lennon, Bob Marley, and Frank Sinatra in Los Angeles. Encounter iconic personalities such as Graham Greene, Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and a host of other fascinating eccentrics and geniuses.

Many of these encounters inspired the unforgettable lyrics of songs like “Tiny Dancer,” “Candle in the Wind,” and “Bennie and The Jets.” Written with refreshing honesty and sparkling energy, Scattershot captures Bernie’s unique perspective as a songwriter, influenced by country music and cowboy culture.

From Bernie’s childhood in the East Midlands through his early days in London with Elton, to the glamorous and chaotic world of 1970s and 1980s Beverly Hills, this memoir is an epic and colorful journey. It offers a vivid, firsthand account of a creative era that changed music forever, filled with unforgettable characters and iconic moments.

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