| "The Greatest Discovery" | ||||
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| Song by Elton John from the album Elton John | ||||
| Released | April 10, 1970 | |||
| Recorded | January 1970 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 5:02 (7"/album version) 7:20 (12"/extended version) |
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| Label | DJM (UK/world) Uni (US/Canada) |
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| Writer | Elton John, Bernie Taupin | |||
| Producer | Gus Dudgeon | |||
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"The Greatest Discovery" is a song composed and performed by musician Elton John. As with all songs on Elton John's eponymous second album (1970), the lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin. It tells the story of a child waking up one morning and discovering he has a new baby brother.
Actor Eric McCormack performed the song on the 2006 charity album Unexpected Dreams – Songs From the Stars.