Elton John on "Soul Train"
Today's Morning Edition music is from 40 years ago this week when "Bennie and the Jets" by Elton John was number one on the pop charts. It was his second single to reach the top spot. It was also his first song to make it into the Top 40 on the Rhythm and Blues charts. That distinction earned Elton John an invitation to perform the song on the television program "Soul Train." That's where this recording was made.
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