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Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Elton John and Bernie Taupin. A once-in-a-lifetime meeting between John, a young piano player, and lyricist Taupin together in 1967, they have forged a songwriting partnership that continues after more than 50 years. John and Taupin will receive the Gershwin Prize at an all-star concert in Washington, D.C., on March 20.

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Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize

Season 2024 Episode 1 | 114m 5s | CC

This spring, Elton John and Bernie Taupin received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

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Major corporate funding for Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is provided by Wells Fargo. Additional corporate funding is provided by the Boeing Company, Otsuka, and Universal Music Group. Additional funding is provided by The Leonore S. Gershwin Trust; AARP; the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); Katy & Ken Menges; and FTS International, LLC. Funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Travel is provided by United Airlines. Hotel accommodations are provided by Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.