Why 'Rocketman' winning rave reviews won't necessarily boost interest in Elton John's music
, even though he had last released a new album in 1979. Queen's Freddie Mercury has been gone since 1991, but his death nevertheless added poignancy to "Bohemian Rhapsody" that may have made viewers want to re-connect with the music.
"If 'Rocketman' doesn't gain that mainstream appeal, then it will be mostly seen by an audience already familiar with his music which, to be fair, is very large," she said. "These fans may be inspired to go take a fresh listen, but it won't add that much to his already sizable fanbase." "Many of them have disappeared from radio playlists over the years, songs like 'Border Song,' 'Amoreena' and 'Take Me To The Pilot,'" he said. "I do believe the movie will revive interest in his earlier songs."
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