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Take a look back at the 20 most deliciously retro photos of a young Elton John in honor of his 76th birthday on March 25, 2023…
A floppy-haired and bespectacled Elton John smiled in an undated photo from sometime early in his career in the 1960s.
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Iconic! Elton John rocked this unforgettable feather-adorned jumpsuit while performing on "The Muppet Show" in 1977.
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Elton John famously donned a bedazzled baseball uniform during a 1975 gig at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Elton John dressed on theme when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1975. The iconic singer sported a tea-green suit featuring the stars of Old Hollywood actors like Greta Garbo, Claire Trevor and Guy Madison. He topped off his look with a matching hat.
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Elton John channeled Uncle Sam in an American flag-themed ensemble while portraying The Pinball Wizard in the 1975 musical "Tommy."
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Elton John channeled a bumblebee — from his striped sweater to his insect-like sunglasses — during a 1974 gig in England.
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Elton John arrived at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport in 1982 wearing a star-spangled coat featuring lyrics from the song "On the Sunny Side of the Street."
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Elton John rocked quite the 'do — a massive pink mohawk with a ponytail and a zig-zag dye job along his skull — during a 1986 gig in the Los Angeles area. We can't believe the star-covered suit wasn't the loudest part of his look!
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Pretty in pink! Elton John color-coordinated with his scene partner, Miss Piggy, in a bedazzled pink jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and a matching hat while performing on "The Muppet Show" in 1977.
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What a pair! Elton John rocked rhinestone-encrusted oversized shades and a gold suit while accepting a hug from Cher in 1975.
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Elton John wore a lime-green cropped tank with shorts during a 1971 gig in Tokyo. He completed his look with striped knee-high socks and winged boots.
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Elton John rocked a bold burgundy jacket and a matching vest during a 1974 appearance on "The Russell Harty Show." He completed his look with multicolored star-shaped shades.
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A T-shirt-clad Elton John pulled a funny face while rocking a pair of his signature oversized shades in his 1973 documentary "Elton John Bernie Taupin Say Goodbye Norma Jean and Other Things."
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Elton John donned a satiny double-breasted suit jacket and matching slacks in a bold magenta shade while posing for a photo in London in 1973. He completed his look with matching red shades with palm trees on the sides.
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Elton John wore a shiny greige suit over a yellow button-down during a 1974 appearance on "The Russell Harty Show." He completed his look with oversized shades featuring rhinestones in a floral pattern across the top.
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In his 1979 Moscow-set documentary "To Russia… With Elton," Elton John paired yellow pants with a purple blazer, a pageboy cap and high-heel boots.
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Elton John worked a striped three-piece suit in an oh-so-'70s color palette in 1975. He completed his look with a hat and massive platform shoes.
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During a 1973 gig in England, Elton John played with prints in striped pants and a button-down featuring a funky geometric pattern. If only we could see it in color!
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Elton John sported a delightfully '70 ensemble — a canary-yellow suit jacket over a paisley-print button-down with bulky white shades — while performing on the "Russell Harty Plus" show in 1973.
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Elton John sported an embellished jumpsuit with bellbottoms during a 1975 gig in London. The Milky Way-inspired pattern was an appropriate choice for the "Rocket Man" singer.
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![Elton John, The Muppet Show, 1977](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_65548n.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, Dodger Stadium 1975](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_442485g.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, Hollywood Walk of Fame 1975](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_10753513a.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, Tommy 1975](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_5885731ad.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, 1974](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/gettyimages-73665662.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John 1982](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_6549500a.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, 1986](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_6549510b.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, Miss Piggy, The Muppet Show, 1977](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_65548e.jpg?w=700)
![Elton John, Cher, 1975](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_8551032a.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, Japan 1971](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/gettyimages-1170914927.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John 1974](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_1008451li.jpg?w=700)
![Elton John 1973 documentary](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_4621409cm.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John 1973](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_442485ah.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John 1974](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_1005418cs.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, To Russia with Elton, 1979](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_4564838g.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, 1975](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_9853337a.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, 1973](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_750578rc.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, 1973](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_1421846i.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John, 1975](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/shutterstock_editorial_1093950a.jpg?h=800)
![Elton John young](https://www.wonderwall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/gettyimages-2147795665.jpg?h=800)