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Sir Elton John and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin honoured with prestigious award

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Sir Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin have been honoured with a prestigious award for their contribution to music.

The pair, who famously write separately with Taupin crafting the words beforefrom Your Song and Rocket Man to Tiny Dancer.

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