Elton John - Rocket Man (official Music Video) Apr 2026

: In the video, a rocket is used to represent the various modes of transport refugees use, such as boats or trains, highlighting the disorientation of starting a new life.

The official music video for Elton John ’s 1972 hit was not actually released until May 2017 . While the song became a global sensation in the early '70s, it lacked a formal promotional film for 45 years until Elton John launched a global competition called "Elton John: The Cut" in partnership with YouTube. The Winning Vision: Majid Adin Elton John - Rocket Man (Official Music Video)

The official video is an animated masterpiece co-directed by , an Iranian refugee, and Irish director Stephen McNally . Adin reimagined the "Rocket Man" character not just as an astronaut, but as a metaphor for the refugee experience . : In the video, a rocket is used