Radio Elton John

28:29

ANDRE MIRIPOLSKY at the Oscars | ENCORE!

Radio Elton John ·

2026/03/07

SHOW NOTESArtist Andre Miripolsky tells George Matlock how he has teamed up with Elton John, David Furnish and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Andre's now famous painting Elton Takes Manhattan 1980 will be premiered at Elton's Oscar Night Party this year. All proceeds from the sale of prints of the painting will be donated by Andre to the Elton John AIDS Foundation Pop-up stores start in Dubai this year and London is early on the list! Andre teams up with former Elton manager Ray Williams to

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46:51

REMEMBERING ALAN: Ben McCormick & Peter Thomas | ENCORE!

Radio Elton John ·

2026/02/21

SHOW NOTES:Recorded: 24 Jan 2026 Released to Platinum subscribers: 31 Jan 2026. Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock Welcome to Season 5 of the show, rebranded as ENCORE! on REJ.World. FULL EPISODE: Alan McCormick was a very popular Elton John fan who set up Wrap It Up!, the mail order service which became a lifeline for Elton fans to buy Elton music and memorabilia before the internet was even born. Along with guest Peter Thomas, Alan campaigned for more of Elton's music

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15:10

Neil's In The Mix | Heels Of The Wind

Radio Elton John ·

2026/02/13

Neil Barrett gives us a gust of Heels of the Wind, the 1981 track from album The Fox.Programme produced for REJ.World

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8:36

REMEMBERING ALAN: Ben McCormick & Peter Thomas | ENCORE!

Radio Elton John ·

2026/01/28

SHOW NOTES:Recorded: 24 Jan 2026 Released to Platinum subscribers: 31 Jan 2026. Presenter: George Matlock, Executive Producer: George Matlock Welcome to Season 5 of the show, rebranded as ENCORE! on REJ.World. Alan McCormick was a very popular Elton John fan who set up Wrap It Up!, the mail order service which became a lifeline for Elton fans to buy Elton music and memorabilia before the internet was even born. Along with guest Peter Thomas, Alan campaigned for more of Elton's music to be made

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10:29

Neil's In The Mix: I Need You To Turn To

Radio Elton John ·

2026/01/16

For his second episode, Neil Barrett explores the meaning of I Need You To Turn To.Programme produced for REJ.World

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59:30

REJ.World | MALDWYN POPE & PHIL "PHLOP" GREENFIELD

Radio Elton John ·

2025/12/27

The holiday edition of Saturday Night’s Alright (for podcasting) is a real treat. We feature recently released EP The Gus Dudgeon Sessions 1975-2025 from one of Rocket Records’ earliest signings, Maldwyn Pope, as well as REJ.World veteran Phil “Phlop” Greenfield join George Matlock. We hear how Davey Johnstone arrived with a truck of instruments to record for Mal, how Elton mentored the “16-year-old failure”, and how Phlop fell out with John Reid but still delivered the master tape of Tommy to Eel

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10:19

REJ.World | Neil's In The Mix: Burning Buildings

Radio Elton John ·

2025/12/19

Podcaster Neill Barrett kicks off a new series for Radio Elton John where he analyses the music and delivery of a specific Elton song.This week: Burning Buildings from Breaking Hearts (1984). Be sure to follow this show on Spotify or your favourite podcast player app. That way, when a new episode is added, you get it first! Neil says: "Thank you, it means a lot."

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18:12

s01e00 NITM | Neil Barrett

Radio Elton John ·

2025/12/13

Podcaster Neil Barrett joins George Matlock to explain the exciting changes to Silver. Login-free, and full episodes now available free on Silver from REJ.World.Also Neil explains why he has parked his own podcast to do a fresh show for Radio Elton John called Neil's In The Mix. The new show zooms in and analyses one song of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The first episode is released midday on 19 December 2025 and episodes will be released mid-month at Friday lunchtimes. Enjoy!

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67:54

REJ.World | STEVE BROWN (JACKY BROWN)

Radio Elton John ·

2025/12/06

Know your ABCs? Did you know that Elton John worked with two producers with the same name? Steve Brown. We speak to wife Jacky Brown about Steve who cleaned Nigel Olsson's drum kit in his own bedroom and was shown the light by Gus Dudgeon, before he went on to work on landmark tracks like Roy Wood's I Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday and produced Wham's Club Tropicana. His first production was the first single from 1980s stars ABC. Steve produced Manic Street Preachers and also worked with Dusty

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00:17:08

REJ.World | STEVE BROWN (JACKY BROWN)

Radio Elton John ·

2025/11/29

Know your ABCs? Did you know that Elton John worked with two producers with the same name? Steve Brown. We speak to wife Jacky Brown about Steve who cleaned Nigel Olsson's drum kit in his own bedroom and was shown the light by Gus Dudgeon, before he went on to work on landmark tracks like Roy Wood's I Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday and produced Wham's Club Tropicana. His first production was the first single from 1980s stars ABC. Steve produced Manic Street Preachers and also worked

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00:10:25

REJ.World | REST IN PEACE

Radio Elton John ·

2025/11/01

1 November is All Saint's Day. Today Radio Elton John pays tribute to those who we can never interview but who contributed so much to Elton John's creativity and success. Many were friends of broadcaster George Matlock. This is a special edition of Saturday Night's Alright (for podcasting).Others added: Dick James and Alan Aldridge.

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10:25

REJ.World | REST IN PEACE

Radio Elton John ·

2025/11/01

Full episode1 November is All Saint's Day. Today Radio Elton John pays tribute to those who we can never interview but who contributed so much to Elton John's creativity and success. Many were friends of broadcaster George Matlock. This is a special edition of Saturday Night's Alright (for podcasting). Others added: Dick James and Alan Aldridge.

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68:21

Rock of the Westies at 50 | CALEB QUAYE & KENNY...

Radio Elton John ·

2025/10/25

Full Episode On 24 October 2025, we marked 50 years since Elton John released another chart topper album, Rock of the Westies. The cover was photpgraphed at Caribou Ranch, Colorado and the album was recorded at that infamous studios too. Radio Elton John celebrates this much-loved album as we catch up with those who were there. Guitarists Caleb Quaye and Kenny Passarelli. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠REJ.World⁠ to hear the show on Platinum. Only $1.99 for ALL episodes! And please follow this show on

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00:11:48

Rock of the Westies at 50 | CALEB QUAYE & KENNY...

Radio Elton John ·

2025/10/25

On 24 October 2025, we marked 50 years since Elton John released another chart topper album, Rock of the Westies. The cover was photpgraphed at Caribou Ranch, Colorado and the album was recorded at that infamous studios too.Radio Elton John celebrates this much-loved album as we catch up with those who were there. Guitarists Caleb Quaye and Kenny Passarelli.

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52:53

REJ.World | ANDREA GRASSO & LUCA PERASI

Radio Elton John ·

2025/09/27

This month our guests are fan-authors Andrea Grasso and Luca Perasi. Fresh from publishing a book Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - The Making of an Epic Album Andrea and Luca tell us about some of their discoveries in the book - but how much will they reveal? There's also a chance to win the book. Check out the entire episode for Platinum subscribers. We also introduce the Radio Elton John tribute band, Pinner, latest song Elton's Biggest Fan. Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠REJ.World⁠⁠ to hear the show on

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00:11:53

REJ.World | ANDRE MIRIPOLSKY

Radio Elton John ·

2025/07/26

This month our guest is the acclaimed artist Andre Miripolsky.Famed for creating THAT outfit, the piano key costume for Elton at the historic Central Park New York concert in 1980, Andre actually created no less than seven costumes for Elton’s 1980 World Tour.You can see some of them in the gallery on eltonjohn.world and REJ.WorldAndre confesses to us his three favourite Elton songs and tells us about the Elton Takes Manhattan 1980 painting he was commissioned to produce. We also announce a chance

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59:58

REJ.World | ANDRE MIRIPOLSKY

Radio Elton John ·

2025/07/26

This month our guest is the acclaimed artist Andre Miripolsky. Famed for creating THAT outfit, the piano key costume for Elton at the historic Central Park New York concert in 1980, Andre actually created no less than seven costumes for Elton’s 1980 World Tour. You can see some of them in the gallery on eltonjohn.world and REJ.World Andre confesses to us his three favourite Elton songs and tells us about the Elton Takes Manhattan 1980 painting he was commissioned to produce. We also announce a

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00:04:25

Captain Fantastic at 50 | David Larkham & Miles Aldridge

Radio Elton John ·

2025/05/31

On 23 May 1975, Elton John and Bernie Taupin's autobiograhical Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy was released in the UK and USA - to become a defining hit album. It was delivered in the most creative album cover to ever grace an Elton John album by Alan Aldridge. We celebrate the half century with a 90-minutes interview with Elton's Art Director David Larkham and Alan's photographer/artist son Miles Aldridge. A very special edition available on REJ.World.Read more about this

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76:08

Captain Fantastic at 50 | DAVID LARKHAM & MILES ALDRIDGE

Radio Elton John ·

2025/05/31

On 23 May 1975, Elton John and Bernie Taupin's autobiograhical Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy was released in the UK and USA - to become a defining hit album. It was delivered in the most creative album cover to ever grace an Elton John album by Alan Aldridge. We celebrate the half century with a 90-minutes interview with Elton's Art Director David Larkham and Alan's photographer/artist son Miles Aldridge. A very special edition available on REJ.World. Read more about this special

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113:14

REJ.World | FAN FORUM

Radio Elton John ·

2025/04/25

Funeral for a Fan? The last minute was the best minute? Those were some of the suggestions of Elton John fans who delivered their verdict on each and every song on Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s new album Who Believes in Angels? Expert fans on the show included Keith Hayward, Neil Barrett, Jim Turano, Linda Dupuis, Peter Thomas, Stephan Heimbecher, James Mackay, Tom Stanton, Urpu Kallio, Dale DeBakcsy, and Marta Coloma. The Fan Forum also voted out of 10 points for the overall album. Where did it

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