On one hand, he’s Elton John the pop idol - the guy behind the outrageous fashion statements, the celebrity duets, the expansive albums and tours, the cross-platform ubiquity, and the many, many iconic smash hits. Trying to evaluate the totality of Elton John’s legendary 50-plus-year run as a musician is a tricky proposition, because in many ways, his career has always run on two separate tracks.
