What was Elton John's first UK top-10 single?

“Your Song” was Elton John's first UK top-10 single.

The song was released in 1971 and became his breakthrough hit in Britain, reaching number seven on the UK Singles Chart. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics, while John composed the music, reportedly setting the words to music rapidly during the early stages of their partnership.

“Your Song” first appeared on John's self-titled second studio album. Its straightforward romantic language and piano-led arrangement helped establish him as a major singer-songwriter, while orchestral touches added to its warmth without overwhelming the vocal.

The song's chart history can cause confusion because it was also a major success in the United States, where it reached the top 10. It was not John's first UK number-one single; that distinction belongs to “Sacrifice,” which reached number one after its 1990 reissue with “Healing Hands.”