‘I never knew me a better time…’

Catch Elton John and his superb band performing “Crocodile Rock” live in 1973 (possibly late ’72).

“Crocodile Rock” released in late 1972 as the lead-off single for 1973’s Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player L.P. The ’50s-flavored tune became Elton’s first US #1 single (#5 UK, #1 Canada).

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More Elton John at Cherry Stereo: Vintage Ads: Elton John, ‘Captain Fantastic’ (1975)