Arts and Music

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.

Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize

1h 54m

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

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  • Annie Lennox Sings "Border Song": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Annie Lennox Sings "Border Song"

    S2024 E1 - 3m 48s

    Annie Lennox sings "Border Song" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

  • Garth Brooks | "Daniel": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Garth Brooks | "Daniel"

    S2024 E1 - 3m 57s

    Garth Brooks performs "Daniel" at the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

  • Elton John Performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Elton John Performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters"

    S2024 E1 - 5m 4s

    Elton John performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

  • Metallica | Funeral for a Friend and Love Lies Bleeding: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Metallica | Funeral for a Friend and Love Lies Bleeding

    S2024 E1 - 8m 11s

    From the heart of DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., Metallica burns the house down with a powerful rendition of Elton John's "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding," marking a historic moment at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring the legendary Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

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