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Jun 18, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: June 18, 1984 - Elton John Releases Breaking Hearts.

On this day June 18, 1984, Elton John released his eighteenth studio album Breaking Hearts. This album followed the success of Too Low for Zero and featured his classic 80s touring band with Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson.

Breaking Hearts peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard charts and went all the way to number 1 in both Australia and Switzerland. The album included hits like Sad Songs Say So Much and Who Wears These Shoes, blending Elton’s signature piano melodies with a...

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