‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ by George Michael and Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1992)

(Saturday, February 1, 1992) — “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by George Michael and Elton John, recorded live at a concert at Wembley Arena, London on Mar. 25, 1991, when John was a surprise guest of Michael, peaked at #1 on today’s on Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

The original recording by Elton John had peaked at #2 in 1974.