Bernie Taupin net worth is mainly linked to his songwriting career with the British Singer and songwriter Elton John. He is a gifted English songwriter, poet, singer and visual artist. He is mostly recognized for writing and composing lyrics for/with Elton John.

The Estimated Bernie Taupin Net Worth

Bernie Taupin net worth is $200 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. His unmatched songwriting is the major pioneer of this value. Additionally, his poems and arts pursuits also play a part in his net worth growth.

Songwriting Career

Bernie Taupin and Elton John

Him and Elton John worked together writing songs and released many musical works. He partnered with Elton John in 1967 and the partnership led to the release of more than 30 albums like 21 at 33, The Fox and Jump Up!.

The single “Your Song” was their first hit released in October 1970. It became number eight on the Billboard chart and number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Additionally, it performed well on the international charts striving in the top 10.What’s more, it was included into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and in 2021 it was three times Platinum certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Their other singles that topped international charts include “I’m Still Standing”, “I Guess That’s Why They Call it The Blues”, “Sad Songs” and “Nikita”. These were their 1980s hits.

From 1990 to 1995, they released hit tracks such as “Simple Life”, “The One”, “The Last Song” and “Believe”.

Most notably, Bernie Taupin wrote a revised version of their single “Candle in the Wind 1997” to honour the late Princess Diana of Wales in September 1997. The single was number one on the UK Singles Chart on the day of its release. 

Additionally, it was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and was ranked as the best-selling single in Billboard’s history. Moreover, it was the first single to be certified Diamond in the United States. It also topped international charts. 

Another memorable achievement was, it led to Elton John winning a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1998.

Later on, he wrote lyrics for 10 songs of Elton John’s album The Captain & The Kid released in 2006. It reached number six on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Silver.

In 2016, the duo released Wonderful Crazy Night album, which topped at number eight on the US Billboard 200.

Television and film

During this period, he was also he was a major contributor on Elton John’s biographical music
drama film “Rocketman”. He is the one who also wrote the lyrics to the same title for Elton John. The song was released in 1972 and topped at number two in UK Singles Chart and number six on the US Billboard Hot 100.

They debuted their first musical theatre performance in LeStat: The Musical in March 2006.

Bernie Taupin and Elton John contributed five songs to the animation film “Gnomeo and Juliet”.
They also contributed two songs to the animation film “Sherlock Gnomes” in 2018.

In 2019, they won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again”. The song was also featured in the film “Rocketman” in 2019.

Most importantly, he won a 2006 Golden Globe Award for “A Love That Will Never Grow Old” as the lyricist. In addition to this, the song was featured in the “Brokeback Mountain” film in 2005.

Bernie Taupin was also featured in an episode of The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries television series in 1978.

Bernie Taupin Other Contributions 

Besides his collaboration with Ellen John, he also worked with other creatives. Additionally, he was the producer of the American singer David Ackles album American Gothic, which was released in 1972.

He also co-wrote the album From the Inside with the American rock singer Alice Cooper in 1978.

He was a contributor for the Burning Cold book by the photographer Gary Bernstein.

Furthermore, he contributed to over 13 songs for the French-American singer Josquin Des Pres. He also collaborated with Willie Nelson, Kid Rock, Lee Ann Womack, Courtney Love and Brian Wilson.

Solo Career

First, he released his first studio album titled, Taupin. It was a spoken word album with recited poems and music background by Elton John and his band.

Next, he debuted his singing album in 1980 titled Who Rides the Tiger. Years later, 1987, he released Tribe.

Further, he founded the Farm Dogs band in 1986 and acted as the lyricist. They released two albums namely Last Stand in Open Country and Immigrant Sons.

Books

Besides songwriting, he published:

• Bernie Taupin: The One Who Writes the Words for Elton John, 1973.
• It’s A Little Bit Funny with David Notter in 1977.
• A Cradle of Haloes: Sketches of a Childhood, 1988.
• The Devil at High Noon, 1991.

Art Career

Bernie Taupin began his visual art pursuit in 2010 and so far has showcased his artwork at Art Miami, Art Southampton, the LA Art Fair and other galleries.

Recognition

Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2022 for services to music.

Bernie Taupin Net Worth Summary

His attractive net worth reflects his dedicated and multi-talented career in the music industry and visual arts.

Featured  image: Bernie Taupin on Instagram