: Reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in December 2002. This gave Blue their third No. 1 single and Elton John his fifth. Notable Versions Notable Achievement Elton John US Gold certification; iconic soft-rock ballad. Blue ft. Elton John UK No. 1 hit; introduced the song to a new generation. Ray Charles & Elton John
The song is a mournful ballad originally written and recorded by Elton John in 1976 and later famously revived as a collaboration with the British boy band Blue in 2002. History and Composition Blue, Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
The song was a significant commercial success in both its original and duet forms: : Reached No
: It explores the difficulty of genuine communication and the realization that an apology, while necessary, may be too late to save the relationship. 1 single and Elton John his fifth
: The boy band Blue covered the song for their second album, One Love . Band member Lee Ryan, a lifelong fan of the song, suggested the cover. While Elton John was initially only asked to play piano, he eventually joined as a vocalist, turning it into a duet. Meaning and Themes
: Unlike most of their collaborations where Taupin wrote lyrics first, Elton John composed the melody and most of the first line ("What have I got to do to make you love me") on the piano before Taupin finished the lyrics.