Elton John, 1972. The song was inspired by Ray Bradbury's short story "The Rocket Man" in The Illustrated Man, about a professional astronaut whose work keeps him away from his anguished family for months at a time. It echoes the theme of David Bowie's 1969 song "Space Oddity" (both recordings were produced by Gus Dudgeon). [5] Taupin has denied that the Bowie song was an inspiration, but has ... More @Wikipedia
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