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Elton John & Bernie Taupin: A Grammy Snub Story
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Elton John and Bernie Taupin earned first songwriting Grammy nomination in 54 years.
- They have never won a Grammy as a songwriting team, despite many nods.
- Lennon-McCartney and Holland-Dozier-Holland had more success with Grammys.
After a 54-year wait, Elton John and Bernie Taupin have finally secured a Grammy nomination as a songwriting team for "Never Too Late," featured in the documentary of the same name. This marks a significant moment for the duo, who have collaborated on countless hits throughout their careers but have surprisingly never clinched a Grammy award together.
John himself has expressed his less-than-stellar Grammy history, noting that wins have been rare despite his immense success. His husband, David Furnish, emphasized the peculiarity of their lack of a joint Grammy win. While John has received other accolades, including a Grammy Legend Award, a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy has eluded him.
Comparing their Grammy record to other iconic songwriting partnerships, such as John Lennon and Paul McCartney, or Holland-Dozier-Holland, highlights the unusual Grammy trajectory of John and Taupin. Despite this, they have achieved significant recognition elsewhere, including the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Johnny Mercer Award and the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
