This is Bernie Taupin's personally owned and worn Elton John Sin City Suth Africa black tour jacket. With Bernie's name and "Elton John in Concert" on the front, and "Sin City South Africa" on the back. Bernie Taupin's was Elton John's long-time song writing partner. He wrote the lyrics for Elton John's biggest hits, including: "Rocket Man", "Levon", "Crocodile Rock", "Honky Cat", "Tiny Dancer", "Candle in the Wind", "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting", "Bennie and the Jets", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters", "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "The Bitch is Back", "Daniel", and 1970's "Your Song", their first hit. Hits in the 1980s include "I'm Still Standing", "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues", "Sad Songs", and "Nikita." In the 1990s, Taupin and John had more hits, including "The One", "Simple Life", "The Last Song", "Club at the End of the Street" and "Believe." In September 1997, Taupin rewrote the lyrics of "Candle in the Wind" for "Candle in the Wind 1997", a tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Very good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.
