Elton John & Lennon were good friends, they co-wrote this song. In 1974, after they recorded it, Elton wagered with Lennon that if the song made it to #1, Lennon would have to appear on stage with him. Lennon accepted convinced that the song would not do that well. When the song reached #1, Lennon made good on his promise by appearing on stage with Elton John at Madison Square Garden in New York. It would be Lennon's final concert appearance. Also look for the song "Empty Garden" by Elton John. It's a tearjerking tribute written for Lennon after he passed.
Elton John & Lennon were good friends, they co-wrote this song. In 1974, after they recorded it, Elton wagered with Lennon that if the song made it to #1, Lennon would have to appear on stage with him. Lennon accepted convinced that the song would not do that well. When the song reached #1, Lennon made good on his promise by appearing on stage with Elton John at Madison Square Garden in New York. It would be Lennon's final concert appearance. Also look for the song "Empty Garden" by Elton John. It's a tearjerking tribute written for Lennon after he passed.