On this day May 30, 1983, Elton John released his seventeenth studio album Too Low for Zero. The album marked a major return to form, both critically and commercially, and reunited Elton with lyricist Bernie Taupin for a full album collaboration for the first time in years.
Too Low for Zero featured the hit singles I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues and I’m Still Standing, both of which became 80s staples and radio mainstays. The album climbed to number 25 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, restoring Elton’s presence in the charts after a string of less prominent releases.
Fun fact: I’m Still Standing became one of Elton John's most enduring anthems and gained new popularity decades later after being featured in animated films and tributes.
Too Low for Zero featured the hit singles I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues and I’m Still Standing, both of which became 80s staples and radio mainstays. The album climbed to number 25 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, restoring Elton’s presence in the charts after a string of less prominent releases.
Fun fact: I’m Still Standing became one of Elton John's most enduring anthems and gained new popularity decades later after being featured in animated films and tributes.
