Sir Elton Gives Nod To iTunes

In an unprecedented move, Sir Elton John has decided to release his entire music catalog in digital music format.  What’s so special about that? He’s releasing it exclusively to iTunes. He made the big announcement on the eve of his 60th birthday, which he celebrated in England with such celebrity guests as Michael Stipe and Rod Stewart.

So just how much music is in the catalog of Sir Elton John, who has been turning out hits for all ages on a regular basis for decades?  The March 26th release will encompass 30 or more of his albums, with more to come.  That’s a career spanning hundreds of songs.

In a mirror move, the recently knighted singer has also announced the release of several of his most popular songs as ringtones.  He has yet to announce which cellular carrier will be the provider for these.  You can catch the public celebration of his birthday in his show at Madison Square Garden in New York.  You can check back on iTunes anytime after March 26th for the online music downloads of his catalog.

Tim Somers
MusicHoncho.com