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Radio Elton JohnFONO don't FOMO with REJ.WorldFREE! For One Night Only! Hear our latest full episode of Saturday Night's Alright (for podcasting) from Radio Elton John tonight.Visit REJ.World tonight from 6pm London time until 3am Sunday to catch the full episode!More details here: https://radioeltonjohn.world/fono-dont-fomo-free-episode-this-weekend/ Don't FOMO - Just FONO!2025-08-0200 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | ANDRE MIRIPOLSKYThis month our guest is the acclaimed artist Andre Miripolsky.Famed for creating THAT outfit, the piano key costume for Elton at the historic Central Park New York concert in 1980, Andre actually created no less than seven costumes for Elton’s 1980 World Tour.You can see some of them in the gallery on eltonjohn.world and REJ.WorldAndre confesses to us his three favourite Elton songs and tells us about the Elton Takes Manhattan 1980 painting he was commissioned to produce. We also announce a chance to win an enormous signed pr...2025-07-2611 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | ANDRE MIRIPOLSKYThis month our guest is the acclaimed artist Andre Miripolsky.Famed for creating THAT outfit, the piano key costume for Elton at the historic Central Park New York concert in 1980, Andre actually created no less than seven costumes for Elton’s 1980 World Tour.You can see some of them in the gallery on eltonjohn.world and REJ.WorldAndre confesses to us his three favourite Elton songs and tells us about the Elton Takes Manhattan 1980 painting he was commissioned to produce. We also announce a chance to win an enormous signed print of the masterpiece when Radio Elton John ho...2025-07-2611 min
Radio Elton JohnCaptain Fantastic at 50 | DAVID LARKHAM & MILES ALDRIDGEOn 23 May 1975, Elton John and Bernie Taupin's autobiograhical Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy was released in the UK and USA - to become a defining hit album. It was delivered in the most creative album cover to ever grace an Elton John album by Alan Aldridge. We celebrate the half century with a 90-minutes interview with Elton's Art Director David Larkham and Alan's photographer/artist son Miles Aldridge. A very special edition available on REJ.World.Read more about this special edition and view the rare art gallery at: https://eltonjohn.world/captain-fantastic-at-50/2025-05-3104 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | FAN FORUMFuneral for a Fan? The last minute was the best minute? Those were some of the suggestions of Elton John fans who delivered their verdict on each and every song on Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s new album Who Believes in Angels? Expert fans on the show included Keith Hayward, Neil Barrett, Jim Turano, Linda Dupuis, Peter Thomas, Stephan Heimbecher, James Mackay, Tom Stanton, Urpu Kallio, Dale DeBakcsy, and Marta Coloma. The Fan Forum also voted out of 10 points for the overall album. Where did it land or is it still spinning in the stratosphere? A live show wh...2025-04-2502 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | DALE DEBAKCSYElton's birthday episode is full of surprises - for the Rocketman and his fans. Dale DeBakcsy plays piano and rips Elton's songs and sheetmusic to shreds on the show! Author of a new book released on 30 March in the UK and USA in May, Elton John - Album By Album, Dale analyses Elton's songwriting. Plus a chance to win the new book! And try out our new poll on Spotify! Expect a real masterclass with Dale as we join the Elton lab.2025-03-2902 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | JOHN JORGENSONHe's a multi-instrumentalist who left his mark on Elton John's music in the second half of the 1990s. It is 30 years on 17 March when album Made In England was released and it spawned a successful tour in 1995. Touring Europe in April, John Jorgenson confesses when the pandemic struck, he thought his time was up. But he's in more demand now than ever before. An old pal of George's expect a lot of unusual stories to emerge in this fun episode!All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world 2025-03-0102 min
Radio Elton JohnRadio Elton John | JOHN JORGENSONHe's a multi-instrumentalist who left his mark on Elton John's music in the second half of the 1990s. Touring Europe in April, John Jorgenson confesses when the pandemic struck, he thought he time was up. But he's in more demand now than ever before. An old pal of George's expect a lot of unusual stories to emerge in this fun episode!All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2025-03-0102 min
Radio Elton JohnElton Big World with REJ.WorldNext episode out on 1 March, on account of February being a shorter month!And we introduce our new logo! We hope you like it. Tell us by visiting the online poll on Spotify now!Visit REJ.World now to access nearly 30 exclusive podcast interviews from Elton John's World. The list grows every month!+ Neil Barrett's brilliant podcast I Guess That's Why They Call it the Elton John Podcast.+ many other gems!Eltonjohn.world is for the news stories. REJ.World is for the Radio Elton John podcasts.2025-02-2300 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | NEIL SEDAKAMusic legend Sedaka was a top-seller in the 1950s and 1960s. After spending 12 years off the charts, Elton John convinced him to sign with Rocket Records and this led to a successful comeback. Now 85 and still going strong, hear Neil's story only on RadioEltonJohn.World.2025-01-2502 min
Radio Elton JohnRadio Elton John | NEIL SEDAKANeil Sedaka says hello. And a whole lot more - when you join him on Saturday Night's Alright (for Podcasting) on January 25.
Only on RadioEltonJohn.World2025-01-2000 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | RICHIE ZITOA renowned producer and guitarist who worked on Scarface, Richie Zito is famous to Elton fans for appearing on three studio albums and for replacing Davey Johnstone in the band during the 1980 Tour, notably the historic Central Park, New York City gig that drew a then-record 450,000 to the audience. Hear Richie’s amazing story.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-12-2804 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | MARTA COLOMATonight one talented Elton fan offers him a lovely bunch of....roses. Half a dozen to be precise. One of them penned by singer-songwriter Judie Tzuke. We are delighted to share A Word In Spanish with the Spanish siren Marta Coloma about her new EP released last month.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-11-3007 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | MARTYN FORDAn orchestral arranger and conductor who worked on Blue Moves, A Single Man, and Jump Up! as well as the Tommy soundtrack. He had his own orchestra in college which debuted at Royal Albert Hall just months after he graduated. A personal friend of Paul Backmaster we will discover his story from the days of Royal Academy of Music until the present day conducting the City of Prague Orchestra, where this photo was captured.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-10-2604 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | BILLY TRUDELBilly Trudel was part of the band at some of the most iconic performances Elton gave in the Millennium era. But did you know Billy was in a movie with Robert de Nero, Dustin Hoffman and Kirsten Dunst? Or that Billy Joel is sneaked into the song Radio Nights? Hear the stories you don't hear anywhere else as Billy also gives Elton fans a world premiere of his songs "City Full of Angels" and "Miserable". But we're elated, not miserable. Join us in the party!All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world...2024-09-2806 min
Radio Elton JohnWho's Next on REJ.World? | Billy TrudelComing to REJ.world on 28 September 2024All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-09-2800 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | NEIL BARRETTFellow Elton podcaster Neil Barrett joins us for this fun edition. Did you know that Neil spends up to 60 hours to produce a one-hour podcast episode? He's dedicated and as a speech therapist he offers insights on some of Elton's singing style. Has Elton the diction that singer Matt Munro had?All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-08-3105 min
Radio Elton JohnXtra: Saturday Night’s Alright | Discover REJ.WorldChanges at Radio Elton John explained. Hot news of a new podcaster joining us. Special deal on subscription at REJ.WorldAll Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-08-1810 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | MURRAY DUDGEON & CHRIS HOOKIn July 2024 we commemorate 22 years since the loss of respected music producer Gus Dudgeon. We celebrate his life and remember a dear friend to all of Elton's fans in this tribute. His brother Murray Dudgeon and Chris Hook who founded the Gus Dudgeon Foundation join the show. Expect an emotional edition.Recorded 27 June 2024.First broadcast 27 July 2024Presenter: George Matlock Executive producer: Hezikor KadouriAll Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-07-2705 min
Radio Elton JohnSunday Night's Alright. Real Elton fan?Sunday night's alright for fightingGet a little action inSunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, that's alrightCandy! Candy! Can you hear me?Real Elton fans tune into Radio Elton John. Visit radioeltonjohn.world to subscribe. You’re missing out!2024-07-2400 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | OLYMPIC SESSIONElton's musical direction was decided after a recording at Olympic Studios in London. We speak to Olympic's music historian Roger Miles, Elton fan Paul Lewis and someone who was with Elton for that fateful recording in 1969, Stuart Epps. We also discover what's in store for Olympic in 2024. And yes Peter Thomas makes a cameo appearance.Recorded 23 May 2024.First broadcast 29 June 2024Hosted by George Matlock All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-2906 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | RAY WILLIAMSA Ray of sunshine as we speak to Elton John's first manager about how he paired the Rocketman with Bernie Taupin, how Elton got booed off stage in Paris, what sparked Ray's departure and what became of him thereafter. We also have a little surprise for Ray. New Elton album songs?Recorded 07 May 2024First Broadcast 25 May 2024Hosted by George MatlockNow available in full at rej.worldCORRECTION: Ray mentioned a film-maker. He was referring to Lewis Gilbert.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-2805 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | PETER THOMASOur guest is perhaps the ultimate Elton John fan - at least as a collector. A former BBC engineer, he is an Elton archivist who also manufactures speakers - which were used to play back The Union album to Elton! He has acetates galore, helped track down bonus material for various 50th anniversary Elton album releases, boasts a plethora of Elton music never released and specialises in the rare 1960s repertoire that fans often get confused by - and end up out of pocket buying the same thing twice. So Peter is something of an ex officio consumer warrior...2024-06-2704 min
Radio Elton JohnCaribou at 50 | JOHN CARSELLOOur guest was studio manager of the Caribou Ranch studio in Colorado where Elton recorded several albums including 1974 classic Caribou. John Carsello talks about the making of the album, ahead of the release of an extended vinyl version on UK Record Store Day, 20 April. Find out how Elton was evicted by the Rolling Stones, and how Elton swapped roles to deliver burgers to his band.Recorded 13 March 2024.First broadcast 30 March 2024Hosted by George Matlock All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world...2024-06-2705 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | TERRY CARTYOur guest is more than a blank filler. He's worked with Elton and also with Bernie Taupin on his first spoken word album, with Plastic Penny, and Hookfoot. He confesses that when he recorded one Hookfoot track – a cover of Rolling Stones’ folk song Gimme Shelter – he missed the first note from Caleb Quaye, and he reveals what Elton was like before he was famous. Terry Carty added "more audience" to Elton's first-ever live album 17-11-70.Recorded 15 February 2024.First Broadcast 24 February 2024Hosted by George Matlock All Podcasts now available in full a...2024-06-2605 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | CALEB QUAYEElton has always surrounded himself with a talented team, and our special guest is someone whom Eric Clapton once described as the best guitarist - ever. Caleb Quaye tells us about how he worked with Elton since the early 1960s and his own numerous achievements. Look out for the Robin Hood singalong!Recorded 05 January 2024.First broadcast 27 January 2024Hosted by George Matlock All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-2605 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | BJ COLEThe final episode of Season 2 is a festive treat. A pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole has worked with Davey Johnstone, Kiki Dee, Nigel Olsson's Plastic Penny, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dave Edmunds, Johnny Halliday, Roger Daltry, T Rex, Sting, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Robert Plant, Bjork, David Gilmour, R E M, Liam Gallagher and The Goodies! Plus many more. He looms large on Tiny Dancer and performed on Georgia on Elton's A Single Man album. Hear how Bluesology led him to Dick James Music and onto Elton.Recorded 24 November 2023. First aired 30 December 2023.All Podcasts now...2024-06-2506 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | WAYNE MARTINElton fan Wayne Martin joins from Boston, USA to tell us about his puppet show, Elton costumes and hats, his recollections of working with The Muppet Show creator Jim Henson and how he came to perform his puppet show for The First Lady as well as show Elton his Elton puppet. Find out what happened.This episode includes visuals, so head over to the episode on our website www.eltonjohn.world where we share more photos of Wayne and his creations. Enjoy!Recorded 16 August 2023. First aired 25 November 2023.All Podcasts now available in full...2024-06-2505 min
Radio Elton JohnGoodbye Yellow Brick Road at 50 | IAN BECKWe celebrate Elton John’s most successful album, as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road marks 50 years this month. We speak with the artist who brought the album vividly alive with his creative cover for the gatefold, London-based Ian Beck. We learn how the album was influenced by a work for Irish singer-songwriter Jonathan Kelly. Ian also worked on the artwork for the final Elton tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road. See a favourite through new eyes.Recorded 13 October 2023. First aired 28 October 2023.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-2404 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | “LEGS” LARRY SMITHWe celebrate International Podcast Day today with a very special and timeless artist. Elton has often broken from convention musically, and never more so than having a tap dancer from the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band on the Honky Chateau album in 1972. “Legs” Larry Smith tells us how he became Elton’s mentor and went on to reassure him on tour. Find out how Larry and Elton met Groucho Marx and Mae West. The comic-cum-musician tells us how he satirises unsavoury characters and how he had a passion for Holiday Inn….towels. Expect a zany edition of treasured memories.Record...2024-06-2404 min
Radio Elton JohnRadio Elton John | HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!This month, Radio Elton John celebrates its first birthday. Launched on 19 August 2022 with a trailer we now come full circle with this short-ish episode where George reflects on some of the interviews he’s hosted, as well as shares some enhancements to elton john.world, the Elton fans’ favourite fan website. And of course play some less-aired Elton music!
Recorded 19 August 2023. First aired 26 August 2023.
Now available in full at rej.world2024-06-2302 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | FAN ROUNDTABLEIn a first, Radio Elton John hosts a multiple guest debate on the end of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and rediscovers veteran Elton fans. Joining us are: Stephan Heimbecher, founder of Rocket Fan, latterly Hercules Fan Club, Wayne Martin, Elton author Claude Bernardin, Paul Smith, founder of Facebook group Elton John Online. and identical twins who perform on stage with John Jorgenson, Sandra and Tania Differding! All of our guests attended Elton’s final gig in Stockholm on 8 July. We apologise for technical glitches which resulted in some feedback, and for the loss during the broadcast of Cla...2024-06-2303 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | STUART EPPSWe go Epic, or make that Shweppic, with our latest Shwepisode. Not enough of a hint? This man has worked with a long list of top musical artists in the UK and USA. He’s been a long-time friend of eltonjohn.world too. In our latest Radio Elton John podcast the man nicknamed Schwepps talks about working with Elton as his sound engineer when both of them were starting out, and how Stuart Epps is now giving back by producing leading edge tracks for the latest generation of budding artists. Find out how Stu once torched Elton – clearly not know...2024-06-2204 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | ADAM CHESTERThe man who plays Elton when he doesn’t is our guest this month. Adam Chester has been Elton’s stand-in for gig rehearsals since 2005 and it all started with a Rock of the Westies album in a record store and with Davey Johnstone humbly remarking the album was “alright”. Adam is a hoot. So join him on the tree branch tonight!Recorded 11 May 2023. First aired 27 May 2023.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-2204 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | ROMUALD OLLIVIER & OLIVIER ROUBINElton John All The Songs was published earlier in April. We catch up with its authors, Rolling Stone journalists Romuald Ollivier and Olivier Roubin in Nantes, France, to tell us how they approached the ambitious task of documenting the story of every Elton John song. To coincide with the book’s launch the authors and publisher Hachette are offering one English-language copy of this bible of Elton songs signed by the authors. Head over to eltonjohn.world and read the competition terms to be in with a chance to win it!Recorded 25 April 2023. First aired 29 April 2023....2024-06-2104 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | GARY OSBORNEAs we mark Sir Elton’s 76th birthday today our special guest is lyricist Gary Anthony Osborne, who wrote the words to Blue Eyes, Shine On Through and Little Jeannie. But what word did Elton want cut out from one of Gary’s lyrics? We showcase Gary’s musical story and find out how Elton chose to change his music writing to lead with the music, a 180 degrees on how he writes with Bernie Taupin.Recorded 8 March 2023. First aired 25 March 2023.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-2105 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | PHIL GREENFIELDEpisode aka “The Man who Turned Down Elton John’s Job offer”, tells the story from road manager Phil Greenfield. Phil handled logistics and sounds for Hookfoot, Caleb Quaye’s band which also featured Roger Pope and Ian Duck. Phil has no chip on his shoulder as he tells us how Elton forgave him for snubbing a job and came back for a stint at Elton’s Wembley Stadium gig in 1975. He captures the mood of the audience stunned that Elton chose to take the stage and premiere his entire new autobiographical album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.2024-06-2006 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | KIKI DEEOne recording artist who has been part of the Elton John story throughout 50 years is Kiki Dee. Elton helped produce her 1973 album Loving & Free, and the duo have recorded chart-topping songs together. Hear Kiki’s story on Radio Elton John. The results of our recent podcast survey will be revealed in our February edition.Recorded 11 January 2023. First aired 28 January 2023.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-2006 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | HAPPY NEW YEARGeorge Matlock offers a quick retrospective of 2022 and what’s in store in 2023. Plus we want your votes on which artists Elton should record with next as well as what songs were composed by others but could have been “made” for Elton. Be sure to email us at radio@eltonjohn.world We will tell you the results in the next episode.Recorded and first aired 31 December 2022.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-1902 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | KENNY PASSARELLIDodger Stadium is where Elton John bid farewell to his north American concert audience for the last time a week ago. It is also where landmark twin concerts were staged in the summer of 1975 and rock immortality was born. On stage with him was a guitarist who insisted he would only do it if Elton personally phoned him. Elton did just that. And the rest, Kenny Passarelli, is huge history. Hear Kenny’s story in this hour-long special.Recorded 24 November 2022. First aired 26 November 2022.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-1904 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | DAVID SCOTT CRAWFORDWe first met our guest a few months after eltonjohnworld launched in 2002, at the official opening of the Gus Dudgeon Foundation. Twenty years on, we introduce you to an Elton fan and singer-songwriter whose work has been arranged or mixed by Elton luminaries such as Paul Buckmaster and David Hentschel. Meet David Scott Crawford whose brand new album contains some of Paul’s last-ever works and is released on 1 November 2022.Recorded 21 October 2022. First aired 29 October 2022.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-1804 min
Radio Elton JohnREJ.World | CHARLIE MORGANElton John drummer Charlie Morgan opens the Radio Elton series Saturday Night's Alright for podcasting. Charlie discusses his illustrious drum kit, home life as well as his latest recording projects, working with an Elton John tribute act and battling Covid-19. Charlie also reveals that he will be back in the UK in October with the Woman To Woman gigs featuring Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke, Julia Fordham and Rumor.Recorded 2 September 2022. First aired 24 September 2022.All Podcasts now available in full at rej.world and radioeltonjohn.world2024-06-1804 min
Radio Elton JohnWHO'S NEXT on REJ.World?Here's a snippet of what to expect on May 25.Saturday Night's Alright (for Podcasting) is released every last Saturday of the month, at 18:00 hours London time.Check it out on the eltonjohn.world launchpad!Catch-up with all Radio Elton John episodes from the eltonjohn.world launchpad online!2024-05-1300 min
Radio Elton JohnWHO'S NEXT on REJ.World?Here's a snippet of what to expect on March 30.Saturday Night's Alright (for Podcasting) is released every last Saturday of the month, at 18:00 hours London time.Check it out on the eltonjohn.world launchpad!Catch-up with all Radio Elton John episodes from the eltonjohn.world launchpad online!2024-03-1600 min
Radio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 11 March 2024First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Read by George Matlock.2024-03-1101 minRadio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 19 Feb 2024First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Read by Charles Watt.2024-02-1901 minRadio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 12 Feb 2024First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from Luxembourg on 12 Feb 2024. Read by George Matlock.2024-02-1201 minRadio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 05 Feb 2024First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from London on 05 Feb 2024. Read by George Matlock.2024-02-0501 minRadio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 22 Jan 2024First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from Luxembourg on 22 January 2024. Read by George Matlock.2024-01-2201 min
Radio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 15 Jan 2024First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from London on 15 January 2024. Read by George Matlock.2024-01-1701 min
Radio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 08 Jan 2024First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from London on 18 January 2024. Read by George Matlock.2024-01-0801 min
Radio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 18 Dec 2023First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. Airs from London on 18 December 2023. Read by George Matlock. Next bulletin 8 January 2024.2023-12-1801 min
Radio Elton JohnElton Blog Digest 11 Dec 2023First-ever news bulletin devoted to Elton John and his world. First bulletin airs from Luxembourg on 11 December 2023. Read by George Matlock2023-12-1101 min
Radio Elton JohnAdvert - REJ.World Listen via Smart Speaker, SmartWatchIt's super easy to listen to Radio Elton John via a smart speaker or smart wristwatch. George shows you how on Alexa device for Amazon Music. But you can also do it on Apple Podcasts. Be sure to pair your Alexa account with Amazon or Apple. You can command your Alexa device by saying "Alexa play podcast Radio Elton John on Amazon Music". Or you can say "Echo" as George has programmed his device. Enjoy all episodes today!2023-12-1000 min
Radio Elton JohnTrailer: Saturday Night's Alright (For Podcasting)The trailer was originally released on 19 August 2022.2022-08-1902 min