Blue, Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word May 2026

: Reached No. 11 in the UK and No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the US and Canadian Adult Contemporary charts.

: It explores the difficulty of genuine communication and the realization that an apology, while necessary, may be too late to save the relationship. Blue, Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

The song is a mournful ballad originally written and recorded by Elton John in 1976 and later famously revived as a collaboration with the British boy band Blue in 2002. History and Composition : Reached No

: The boy band Blue covered the song for their second album, One Love . Band member Lee Ryan, a lifelong fan of the song, suggested the cover. While Elton John was initially only asked to play piano, he eventually joined as a vocalist, turning it into a duet. Meaning and Themes It also topped the US and Canadian Adult Contemporary charts

: Written by Elton John and his long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin , the song was the lead single from John’s 11th studio album, Blue Moves .