Bernie Taupin Announces First Solo Album In Nearly 40 Years

Were you aware that Bernie Taupin has released multiple solo albums? Well, he has. Taupin is famous for being Elton John's prime songwriting partner over the decades. They've got a fascinating dynamic where Taupin writes the lyrics and John writes the music, and their partnership has led Taupin to collect just about every songwriting prize there is. Outside of his work with John, Taupin also co-wrote big '80s hits like Starship's "We Built This City" and Heart's "These Dreams." Taupin's solo career hasn't gotten anywhere near as much attention as the songs that he has helped to write for other artists, but it exists. Now, after decades, Taupin is ready to bring it back with a new record.Bernie Taupin released Taupin, his solo debut, way back in 1971, and he followed it with 1980's He Who Rides The Tiger and 1987's Tribe. In the '90s, Taupin also released a couple of albums with a country band called Farm Dogs. This fall, Taupin returns with his first solo album in 39 years. It's called The Sea Has No Mercy, which is right up there with He Who Rides The Tiger in the "sick-ass title" department. It's enough to give flashbacks to a classic Chris Ryan blog post. Bernie Taupin recorded ...