In the grand scheme of musical history, is Elton John underrated?

Well, he can write tunes. I think Bernie Taupin still writes the lyrics.

he's a good musician, maybe a little bit formulaic though


he gets a bad rap because hes gay and therefore only acceptable for women to like him

I agree that he is underrated. The guy was amazing in his prime, but....

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The best male voice in the history of rock

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pump the brakes.

Yeah I'd say so. He's well respected but generally speaking his name isn't brought up by most. IDK if I'd say underrated as much as under appreciated.

I like Van Morrison but come on.

Elton John was a great great great singer in his prime. He had range and control and sounded almost as good live as in studio.

Hes one of my favorite artists of all time.

Elton John is routinely listed among the greats and is widely considered one of the best showmen in rock history. He's rated exactly right. Great artist, but level below the inner circle guys like Dylan. I've never heard anyone just say "Elton John sucks". He's rated pretty highly, as he should be.

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The best male voice in the history of rock

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an amazing run in the 70's

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Agreed. I listened to him like a maniac until the late 70's. But it's been something like 35 years since I thought it worthwhile to buy one of his albums. He is not underrated for the vast bulk of his career.

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You can't be serious.

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As serious as that itchy feeling the crabs will give you.

Go look at the thread where people are listing their favorite Van Morrison tracks. Look at how many songs are listed. Try a similar thread for Elton John and see what it shows you.

Ultimate points:
1. Morrison has more songwriting talent in his pubic hairs than Elton John had in his whole body on the most creative day in his life.
2. Morrison is a better singer than Elton John. I look forward to you trying to dispute this statement. Because this will afford me the opportunity to respond expose you as a full ruhtard.
3. Elton John could never do an album as amazing and musically groundbreaking as "Astral Weeks".
3a. Morrison has a creative 6th gear that very few others have possessed. And that Elton John certainly doesn't possess.

if he just hadn't done Crocodile Rock.

But Burn Down the Mission is one of my alltime fav songs and Madman one of my alltime fav albums