“Bennie and the Jets” was written by Elton John and his longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin, who drew inspiration from the glam rock scene of the 1970s.
The song features a distinctive synthesizer riff and handclap rhythm, giving it a futuristic and experimental edge that set it apart from other tracks of its time.
Despite never being released as a single in the UK, “Bennie and the Jets” became a chart-topping hit in the United States, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song’s enigmatic lyrics and Elton John’s flamboyant vocal performance helped solidify its status as a cultural phenomenon, earning it a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
