Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John and Kiki Dee | Artist Essentials
First released: June 1976 (month verified)
Original 1976 studio duet with Kiki Dee
MusicAtlas editorial note: The back-and-forth vocal exchange makes the duet feel like a shared conversation.
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Release evidence and recording details
First released: June 1976 (month verified)
The original duet was released in June 1976; later RuPaul and live versions are separate recordings.
Recording: Original 1976 studio duet with Kiki Dee
Credit: Elton John and Kiki Dee
Role in this collection: Co-primary artist; duet with Kiki Dee
Original single: Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John: Diamond Moments - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Documents the original Kiki Dee duet as a June 1976 single; US June 21 and UK June 25. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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About Elton John
Elton John's career combines piano playing, singing and composition with a long songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin. The two were brought together in 1967, before the debut album Empty Sky and the early breakthrough of Your Song. His records encompass rock songs and ballads, while elaborate stage presentation became another part of his public identity. His work for musical theatre and film extends that recording career into other performance settings and writing partnerships.
Artist background sources
Elton John - official 1960s timeline
1967 meeting with Bernie Taupin and early Empty Sky/Your Song career chronology. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Elton John - official biography
Singer, pianist and composer identity, stage work, musical theatre and film collaborations. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Elton John - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock and ballad repertoire and elaborate live presentation. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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