Elton John: "The Bitch Is Back" Single (1974)

Elton John’s "The Bitch Is Back" backed with "Cold Highway", was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by DJM Records (catalog number DJS 322) on August 30, 1974.

Released as the lead single from Elton John’s album Caribou (released June 28, 1974).

Written by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (lyrics).

The song was inspired by a comment from Taupin’s wife, Maxine Feibelman, who jokingly referred to Elton’s cranky moods as “the bitch is back.”

Peaking at 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100, 1 in Canada, and 15 in the UK.

Some US radio stations banned it due to the word “bitch,” though others played it after public demand.

Produced by Gus Dudgeon, recorded at Caribou Ranch, Colorado.

"Cold Highway" was not included on the original Caribou album but was added as a bonus track in later reissues (e.g., 1995 CD release).

Writers again were Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (lyrics).

Cover art for Elton John's single "The Bitch is Back" and "Cold Highway," released by DJM in the Netherlands, catalog number 6102 333.