March 3, 1972 –
Elton John released the song Rocket Man, (officially titled Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time), on this date.
The song was produced by Gus Dudgeon, who worked with David Bowie on his 1969 song Space Oddity. Both songs have similar subject matter, and lots of people accused Elton of ripping off Bowie, something both Elton and Bernie Taupin deny.
The Haus of Dcaligari 