Which Elton John album contains the single "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues"?

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Too Low for Zero contains Elton John's single "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues."

Released in 1983, the album marked a return to a more familiar songwriting team. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics for most of the songs, and several members of John's classic band, including Davey Johnstone and Nigel Olsson, participated in the sessions.

The single features harmonica by Stevie Wonder and became one of John's most recognizable 1980s songs. The album also includes "I'm Still Standing," another major hit released in the same year.

Too Low for Zero is sometimes confused with Breaking Hearts because both are 1980s albums containing prominent pop singles. The correct album for "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" is Too Low for Zero.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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