The Rise and Fall of Elton John

Elton John had not scored a number one hit in either the US or UK since 1976's Don't Go Breaking My Heart with Kiki D. The album's self-deprecating title was Reg Strikes Back, and the cover was a photograph of piles of flamboyant costumes John was auctioning for charity. Around the release of the album, Elton told the press he was comfortable being gay. And just before recording the album, he underwent throat surgery and came back with his voice stronger - as evidenced by comeback hit When I don't want to go on with you like that.