"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was a duet by Elton John and Kiki Dee; topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks in 1976. It was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin under the pseudonyms "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche" (a pun on the expression "carte blanche"). DGBMH was also John's first No.1 single in the UK, topping the chart for six weeks in summer of 76. He would not enjoy a solo British chart-topper until 1990.
The song’s promotional film has been cited among the cheapest music videos ever produced. The video’s director was found in the midst of filming a Rod Stewart television special. He was pulled aside, located an unused soundstage, hastily dressed it to give the appearance of a recording studio, setup three cameras and had the two singers pretend to record their vocals. Shot in a single take while being told to ‘improvise’, Elton John and Kiki Dee often missed their cues and John’s attempt to lead Dee in a very haphazard dance sequence often caught his companion off guard.
In 1985, John and Dee performed the track to the crowd at Wembley Stadium during John's set at Live Aid, afterward Dee stayed on for the rest of John's segment singing backup.
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Ahhh....so 70's! Great stuff..Kiki Dee is so groovy...she also looks like Karen Allen...;)
How can I NOT remember this song with fondness????? I actually remember seeing this on the Midnight Special! Timeless!
BTW, I didn't mention Elton is one of my all time favorite artist...however, I know two other people that can perform this number with almost as much poise and charm as these two! LOL
...I couldn't if I tried ...
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