Bernie Taupin Libri

This memoir is a captivating journey through the life of Bernie Taupin, the lyricist behind many of Elton John's greatest hits. With humor and emotional depth, Taupin shares his experiences with a host of legendary figures, from musicians to artists, all while reflecting on his own creative evolution. His storytelling is both charming and eloquent, revealing a life shaped by innocence and curiosity. Taupin's passion for writing is evident as he chronicles his adventures, capturing moments that inspired iconic songs like "Tiny Dancer" and "Candle in the Wind." Readers are taken on a whirlwind tour, from his childhood in the East Midlands to the vibrant scenes of '70s and '80s Beverly Hills. The memoir offers a unique perspective on the music industry and the friendships that defined an era, including late-night encounters with John Lennon, Bob Marley, and Frank Sinatra. Taupin's vivid prose brings to life the unforgettable characters he met along the way, making them stars in their own right. With honesty and candor, Taupin invites readers to witness his extraordinary life, making this a must-read for music fans and anyone interested in the stories behind the songs. Scattershot is a testament to a remarkable partnership and a celebration of creativity that resonates deeply.

This is the memoir music fans have been waiting for. Half of one of the greatest creative partnerships in popular music, Bernie Taupin is the man who wrote the lyrics for Elton John, who conceived the ideas that spawned countless hits, and sold millions and millions of records. Together, they were a duo, a unit, an immovable object. Their extraordinary, half-century-and-counting creative relationship has been chronicled in biopics (like 2019's Rocketman ) and even John's own autobiography, Me. But Taupin, a famously private person, has kept his own account of their adventures close to his chest, until now.Written with honesty and candour, Scatterhot allows the reader to witness events unfolding from Taupin's singular perspective, sometimes front and center, sometimes from the edge, yet always described vibrantly, with an infectious energy that only a vivid songwriter's prose could offer. From his childhood in the East Midlands of England whose imagination was sparked and forever informed by the distinctly American mythopoetics of country music and cowboys, to the glittering, star-studded fishbowl of '70s and '80s Beverly Hills, Scattershot is simultaneously a Tom Jones -like picaresqu