I didn't. I didn't realise John hadn't penned his own words for a long time. There's probably plenty out there still not knowing. I didn't mean any offence.
I don't know about the year but basically his best work was before he went into rehab. By some distance. Rehab turned him into a bitter old queen.
Mellotron, you are wrong. Bernie Taupin done his lyrics. John put them to music and yes, that was genius.