Elton John's musical career began in 1980.
Bluesology was a 1960s English R&B group , best remembered as being the first professional band of which Reggie Dwight -- later known as Elton John -- was a member . 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 . In 1970 a single , `` Your Song '' , from his second album , Elton John , reached the top ten in the UK and the US , his first hit single .