| "Elderberry Wine" | ||||
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| Single by Elton John | ||||
| from the album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player | ||||
| A-side | "Crocodile Rock" | |||
| Released | 27 October 1972 (UK) 20 November 1972 (USA) | |||
| Recorded | June 1972, Château d'Hérouville, France | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:34 | |||
| Label | MCA (US) DJM (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Elton John, Bernie Taupin | |||
| Producer(s) | Gus Dudgeon | |||
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"Elderberry Wine" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was first released on John's 1973 album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player. It was also released as the B-side of John's No. 1 hit "Crocodile Rock" in October 1972. It was also popular on album-oriented rock radio stations. John played it live during his 1973 tour. It was covered by Irish-Scots singer Mae McKenna.