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Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)

"Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)" is a song by Elton John released on 1972-05-19.

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ReleaseMay 19, 1972

Deterministic forecast

Spotify royalty estimates

Gross to rightsholders

All time

$4,732,000

Rounded forecast · nearest $1,000

estimated Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders

Inputs and assumptions
As of
Sep 7, 2026
Source
Chartmetric
Formula version
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Each figure multiplies an identity-matched Chartmetric Spotify stream count by a deterministic $0.003 modeled gross rightsholder rate. The estimate is gross to rightsholders before contractual splits, fees, recoupment, and taxes; it is not artist take-home pay.

These estimates represent gross royalties to rightsholders before contractual splits, fees, recoupment, and taxes. They do not represent artist take-home pay.

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Elton John’s music is represented here across pop, rock, glam rock, soft rock, and greek hip-hop, with songs including "Your Song," "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)," "I'm Still Standing," and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart." Follow along on Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram for playlists, Instagram posts, and TikTok highlights.

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