On this day in 1970 – Elton John’s first US hit, ‘Your Song’ entered the Billboard Hot 100, where it went on to reach No.8. The song also reached No.7 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1971. The Hollies had been offered the song but turned it down and Three Dog Night had already recorded a version, which was included on their It Ain’t Easy album. John was an opening act for Three Dog Night at the time and allowed them to record it. They did not release it as a single, as they wanted to let John, then an upcoming artist, have a go with it.