Bernie Taupin

He’s still upset about how much hurt he caused during an era that co-writer Bernie Taupin says had him terrified.

Teamwork can really pay off.

Taupin praised his friend as "the other best wife a man could ever hope for."

His collaborator's impassioned speech at his own 1994 induction might have inspired HOF's "childish and churlish" decision.

Songwriter will detail his decades-long partnership with Elton John.

Piano icon released “Scarecrow” to mark his 74th birthday and collaborators’ shared history.

Lyricist feared that putting out the duo’s early songs would leave him “embarrassed.”

Lyricist was given steep challenge when longtime co-writer asked him to write hit single “Philadelphia Freedom.”

The duo took home the Oscar for 'Best Original Song.'

This 1973 No. 2 hit remains one of the most explicitly autobiographical lyrics he ever wrote for Elton John.