Elton John writes songs.
Elton John . He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriting partner since 1967 ; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date . In 1969 his debut album , Empty Sky , was released . He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 , is an inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame , and is a fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters , Composers and Authors . Empty Sky is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Elton John , released on 6 June 1969 .