"The biggest influence on me from a production standpoint and asongwriting point of view was Brian Wilson. I mean, I love the Beatles,I love their records, but I don't think they influenced me assongwriters. The Beach Boys' production and the Beach Boys' sound andthe Beach Boys' way of writing and their melodies were a much biggerinfluence. Brian Wilson was the genius and always will be."

- Elton John
Billboard Magazine, 1997