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"'''Don't Go Breaking My Heart'''" was a duet by [[Elton John]] and [[Kiki Dee]]. It was written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] under the [[pseudonyms]] "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche" (a pun on the expression "[[blank cheque|carte blanche]]"), and intended as an affectionate pastiche of the [[Tamla Motown]] style, notably the various duets recorded by [[Marvin Gaye]] and singers such as [[Tammi Terrell]] and [[Kim Weston]]. It is not to be confused with the Burt Bacharach/Hal David song of the same title recorded in 1966 by Dionne Warwick. |
"'''Don't Go Breaking My Heart'''" was a duet by [[Elton John]] and [[Kiki Dee]]. It was written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] under the [[pseudonyms]] "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche" (a pun on the expression "[[blank cheque|carte blanche]]"), and intended as an affectionate pastiche of the [[Tamla Motown]] style, notably the various duets recorded by [[Marvin Gaye]] and singers such as [[Tammi Terrell]] and [[Kim Weston]]. It is not to be confused with the [[Burt Bacharach]]/[[Hal David]] song of the same title recorded in 1966 by [[Dionne Warwick]]. |
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Like many of Elton John's singles from the [[1970s]], it was never included on any of his original albums (though it was recorded during the same sessions that produced ''[[Blue Moves]]''). However, it was included on the original version of ''[[Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II]]'' in [[1977]]. It has since been shifted to the "Volume 3" compilation, ''[[Elton John's Greatest Hits 1976-1986]]''. In [[2002]], it also appeared on Elton John's 2-disc greatest hits album, ''[[Elton John's Greatest Hits 1970-2002]]''. |
Like many of Elton John's singles from the [[1970s]], it was never included on any of his original albums (though it was recorded during the same sessions that produced ''[[Blue Moves]]''). However, it was included on the original version of ''[[Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II]]'' in [[1977]]. It has since been shifted to the "Volume 3" compilation, ''[[Elton John's Greatest Hits 1976-1986]]''. In [[2002]], it also appeared on Elton John's 2-disc greatest hits album, ''[[Elton John's Greatest Hits 1970-2002]]''. |
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"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was a duet by Elton John and Kiki Dee. It was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin under the pseudonyms "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche" (a pun on the expression "carte blanche"), and intended as an affectionate pastiche of the Tamla Motown style, notably the various duets recorded by Marvin Gaye and singers such as Tammi Terrell and Kim Weston. It is not to be confused with the Burt Bacharach/Hal David song of the same title recorded in 1966 by Dionne Warwick.
Like many of Elton John's singles from the 1970s, it was never included on any of his original albums (though it was recorded during the same sessions that produced Blue Moves). However, it was included on the original version of Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II in 1977. It has since been shifted to the "Volume 3" compilation, Elton John's Greatest Hits 1976-1986. In 2002, it also appeared on Elton John's 2-disc greatest hits album, Elton John's Greatest Hits 1970-2002.
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was also John's first No.1 single in the UK, topping the chart for six weeks in mid 1976. He would not enjoy a solo British chart-topper until 1990. It also became his sixth number-one single in the US, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks.
In 1985, John and Dee performed the track to the crowd at Wembley Stadium during John's set at Live Aid (where Dee sang backup). Almost 20 years after the initial release, John re-recorded the song with RuPaul and re-issued it. He also performed it with the Spice Girls on his ITV tribute programme An Audience With Elton John.
Music Video
The song’s promotional film has been cited among the cheapest music videos ever produced. The circumstances behind its conception were detailed on an episode of Pop-Up Video. 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 caught his companion off guard.