Elton John - Regimental Sgt. Zippo

The title track of an unreleased debut album, this track captures Elton and Bernie in full 60s psychedelic mode. Recorded and produced at the DJM studios, the same building that housed the Beatles’ publishing company, Northern Songs, the song is an affectionate nod to Sgt Pepper and the era. Within six years of this May 1968 recording Elton John would be a superstar the size of the Beatles, and close friends with John Lennon, something that would have been hard to predict at the time Regimental Sgt. Zippo was recorded. Elton: Jewel Box is out now: Watch more Elton videos: Subscribe to Elton channel: About Elton John: Welcome to the official Elton John channel. Subscribe today for a vast video collection of music videos, iconic live performances, exclusive interviews, behind the scenes content and playlists to explore Elton’s musical legacy in-depth.