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Rocket Man Ready: Elton John Trivia Podcast Episode

Put on your sparkly glasses and get ready to belt out the hits! This week on the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, we’re celebrating the larger-than-life legend himself—Elton John. From his unforgettable fashion to his chart-topping anthems, Elton’s music has spanned decades, genres, and hearts around the globe.

In this glittering episode, you’ll face 30 trivia questions across three fabulous rounds—Dorky (easy), Geeky (medium), and Nerdy (hard)—covering everything from his early rise with Bernie Taupin to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Rocket Man, and his contributions to film, Broadway, and beyond. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering his discography, this episode is a fun, smart, and musical journey through the career of one of pop culture’s brightest stars.

So warm up those vocal cords, hop in your metaphorical piano-shaped spaceship, and join us for a trivia tribute worthy of a rock ‘n’ roll icon.

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Episode Intro

More music trivia. This week, for the third Wednesday of June, it’s Elton John trivia. Sir Elton has had hits across the decades and been featured in numerous movies, tv shows, and musicals. Let’s see how well you know his work.

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I’m your MC, Brian Rollins and this is episode 334 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. Grab your glitter sunglasses and let’s start the show.

The Dorky Round

Elton John won an Oscar in 1994 for Best Original Song for what Lion King tune?
a. Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Elton John was inducted into what in 1994, the first year he was eligible?
a. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The original, 1973 version of Candle in the Wind was written in honor of what actress?
a. Marilyn Monroe
Let’s see if you were paying attention to past episodes, Elton John toured with what rock star in his numerous Face to Face concerts?
a. Billy Joel
Elton John had a breakout (and ended his final concert tour) in what Los Angeles stadium?
a. Dodger Stadium
In a 1973 Elton John song, who was leaving tonight on a plane?
a. Daniel
According to Elton, what night is “alright for fighting”?
a. Saturday Night
Elton John appeared as himself, entertaining the villain in what 2017 spy movie?
a. Kingsmen: The Golden Circle
Elton John has both hosted and been the musical guest on what NBC late night sketch show?
a. Saturday Night Live
Elton John is a native of what European country?
a. England. Specifically, he was born in Pinner, Middlesex, England

The Geeky Round

Elton won his first Grammy on what collaboration song?
a. That’s What Friends Are For (Along with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder)
Elton John won a Tony Award in 2000 for what original score?
a. Aida
Taron Egerton played Elton John in what 2019 biopic?
a. Rocketman
The 1997 version of Candle in the Wind honors who?
a. Diana, Princess of Wales. The song is listed as the second-best selling single in the world.
John had his first #1 single in the UK with what duet featuring Kiki Dee?
a. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
The live version of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” hit number one with singer joining Elton John?
a. George Michael
Elton John’s music was used as the score for what 2011 animated rom com starring James McAvoy and Emily Blunt?
a. Gnomeo & Juliet
Phoebe Buffay on Friends thought what song was “Hold me close, young Tony Danza”?
a. Tiny Dancer
In Elton John’s most recent appearance on SNL, who joined him as musical guest?
a. Brandi Carlile
Elton John played what role in the 1975 rock opera, Tommy?
a. The Pinball Wizard

The Nerdy Round

What is Elton John’s birth name?
a. Reginald Dwight. He legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John in 1972.
Elton John shared his Oscar and his Tony with what person?
a. Tim Rice
Elton completed his EGOT with an Emmy for what special?
a. Elton John: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
Tom Holland played the title character in what 2005 Elton John musical?
a. Billy Elliot: The Musical
What was the title of Elton John’s debut album in 1969?
a. Empty Sky
Ending in 2023, what was the name of his final concert tour?
a. Farewell Yellow Brick Road
Elton John did the music for what 2000 DreamWorks Animation film?
a. The Road to El Dorado
Elton John was featured on what 2005 Tupac Shakur song?
a. Ghetto Gospel
Elton John co-wrote the score for what 2005 musical based on the works of Anne Rice?
a. Lestat
Elton John’s first soundtrack album was for what 1971 teen romance?
a. Friends

Episode Conclusion

And drop the curtain. No more encores. We are done with Elton John trivia. Send me a note on social media to share your score.

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Next week, it’s some history trivia. I want to try something out. Here’s a clue:

In what year saw the Star Wars sequel trilogy begin, two terror attacks in Paris, and Same-Sex marriage legalized in the US by the Supreme Court?

History but recent history. Good luck and I’ll see you on Wednesday.

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