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Taupin was born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, in the United Kingdom. He showed an early flair for writing while at school and he then started working in a printing firm.
In 1967, he answered an advertisement for a lyric-writer printed in the New Musical Express which began a famous and well-loved team of John/Taupin. John and Taupin have collaborated on over 30 albums. Taupin's lyrics include such memorable tunes as " Candle in the Wind," "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," and 1969's " Your Song," his and John's first hit.
Taupin has written a book The One Who Writes the Words for Elton John, and has recorded two works for aural medium.