In the early seventies, Apollo missions had become routine. "Rocket Man" recounts how space travel had gone from unique and exciting to as mundane as a 9-5 desk job. John's astronaut regrets leaving his home and family and explores the loneliness of his chosen occupation. Despite covering similar themes as David Bowie's "Space Oddity", the song may never have been written had Bernie Taupin not looked up in the sky one day and witnessed a plane flying off in the distance.
A video influenced by the space program:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GAKOLOnfV4
With stills of Elton John:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LX7WrHCaUA
Live in 1976:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2hu2EwCm-k&feature=related
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