When we hear the countdown to take-off in the song, we no longer just hear a sci-fi trope. We hear the moment a performer puts on their armor to go on stage, leaving the fragile "real" self behind on the ground.
In this deep dive, we explore why Rocketman (the film) succeeded where other biopics failed, the intricate meaning behind the lyrics of the original song, and how the Elton John brand became synonymous with creative reinvention. Rocketman
A "fantasy jukebox musical" rather than a strictly chronological biography. When we hear the countdown to take-off in