"Little Jeannie" (spelled "Little Jeanie" on the cover of certain single releases) is a song written by English musician #EltonJohn and #GaryOsborne recorded by John, and released as a single in 1980 from John's album #21At33. It reached number three on the #Billboard #popChart in the United States, becoming the singer's biggest U.S. hit since 1976's "#DontGoBreakingMyHeart" (a duet with singer #KikiDee), and his highest-charting solo hit since 1975's "#IslandGirl".
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Elton John - Little Jeannie (Central Park, NYC 1980)

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Psst. Did you hear the #garyosborne interview? The man who wrote the words to Blue Eyes, Amoureuse and Forever Autumn is as funny as he is versatile. Check out Radio Elton John now: https://www.eltonjohn.world/s02e03-radio-elton-john-gary-osborne/ :
s02e03: Radio Elton John | GARY OSBORNE - Elton John World

As we mark Sir Elton's 76th birthday today our special guest is lyricist Gary Anthony Osborne, who wrote the words to Blue Eyes, Shine On Through and Little Jeannie. But what word did Elton want cut out from one of Gary's lyrics? We showcase Gary's musical story and find out how Elton chose to change his music writing to lead with the music, a 180 degrees on how he writes with Bernie Taupin.

Elton John World - By fans for fans