![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In that book, there was a story called The Rocket Man, which was about how astronauts in the future would become a sort of everyday job. It actually wasn’t inspired by that at all it was actually inspired by a story by Ray Bradbury, from his book of science fiction short stories called The Illustrated Man. Taupin talked about the influence behind the song in 2016, explaining: “People identify it, unfortunately, with David Bowie’s Space Oddity. But I got out, and I guess I’ll always go out.” He commits to one last mission that ends with dire consequences. Every time I’m out there I think, if I ever get back to Earth I’ll stay there I’ll never go out again. It breaks his heart to leave his family behind, but the call of the stars and endless void tempts him as well: “You don’t know what it is. The father, on the other hand, has mixed feelings about this entire adventure. Although Doug feels his father’s absence, he still aspires to be like him one day. The song narrates the tale of a young boy called Doug, whose astronaut father is sent to space frequently as a part of an exploration programme that requires him to take three months journey at a regular interval. When it was released, the Apollo 16 Mission landed men on the lunar surface for the fifth time. “ Space curiosity was at its peak during the time of the production of the song. In this feature, Far Out Magazine tell the story of one of the greatest songs ever released: Released on 17th April, 1972, it was the lead song from John’s fifth studio album, Honky Château. Reaching number two in the U.K., Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) is a gem of a track. I wanted to salute an iconic songwriter who, through the years, has released some of the most memorable music ever. Also, Elton John turns seventy-five on 25th March. As the Moon landing happened in 1969 and the possibility of space exploration was opened, this boundary-breaking history meant that artists were fascinated and reflecting the times. As an article I am about to bring in attests, there were a few songs about space exploration out in the early-1970s. It turns fifty next month, so I wanted to look ahead to the anniversary and celebrate a classic song. I have not featured it on Groovelines before. Why I am celebrating Elton John’s hit, Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time). IN THIS PHOTO: Elton John in 1972/ PHOTO CREDIT: Terry O’Neill/Iconic Images/Getty Images ![]()
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