What was Elton John's first #1 album in the U.S.?
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Reginald Dwight had been kicking around the music scene for a few years, putting out solid albums that critics loved and building a loyal fanbase. But by 1972, the man who'd transformed himself into Elton John was ready to make the leap from cult favorite to superstar. He'd already scored with "Your Song" and had been steadily gaining momentum, but he needed that one album that would catapult him into the stratosphere. Which album became Elton John's first #1 hit in the U.S.?
