Elton John admired the Beatles and covered their song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” years after their split, with his version reaching number one in 1974. This cover emerged as John and John Lennon’s friendship flourished, but it tragically reminds John of Lennon’s assassination on December 9, 1980. Their collaboration began in 1974 when John contributed to Lennon’s solo hit “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night.” John recorded the Beatles cover at Caribou Ranch, which led to his chart success. While John rarely performs “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” it symbolizes the profound bond he shared with Lennon.
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