Elton John's new twist on an old favourite has grabbed the top spot of Recorded Music New Zealand's end-of-year singles chart.
The top album is from a newer UK favourite, with Harry Styles' third album sitting in the top 10 for 30 weeks straight.
But even though international artists have taken the cake, the album chart has seen a record-breaking eight number one albums by New Zealand artists this year.
Recorded Music New Zealand chart compiler Paul Kennedy spoke to Charlotte Cook.