1978 - A Single Man - Elton John

45 Years Ago - 1978 Elton John released his twelfth album A Single Man.

It was the first album where he didn't work with Bernie Taupin.

The album had two singles

"Part-Time Love" peaked at #22 and #40 AC.

"Song for Guy" was written as a tribute to Guy Burchett, a young messenger employed by John's record label Rocket Records, who was killed in a motorcycle accident and was a #37 AC hit.