Which lyricist collaborated with Elton John on early albums such as Your Song?

• A. Bernie Taupin
• B. Tim Rice
• C. Paul McCartney
• D. Stevie Wonder

Answer: (A)

The question tests knowledge of Elton John’s long-running lyricist partnership. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics for Elton John’s early material, while Elton composed the music. They teamed up starting in the late 1960s, and Taupin’s words with Elton’s melodies produced many of the era’s defining songs, including Your Song. That track showcases Taupin’s direct, personal lyric style set to Elton’s memorable, simple piano hook—together capturing the intimate mood that helped launch Elton John’s career. Tim Rice would later collaborate with Elton John on different projects, but not on this early material, while the other names aren’t the lyricist behind Your Song.