For the first time in 40 years, Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin is taking the mic - NPR

For the first time in 40 years, Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin is taking the mic – NPR

October 28, 2026

For the first time in 40 years, Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin is taking the mic NPRElton John’s Songwriting Partner Says Singer Was ‘Horrible and Difficult’ on Tour Over the Years YahooBernie Taupin Thought It Was Time to Make ‘a Bernie Taupin Record’ The New York TimesHe wrote the words for Elton John’s biggest hits. Now he’s going country. The Washington PostBernie Taupin: ‘Elton John could be difficult — I would just roll my eyes’ The Times