On this date in 1983, ELTON JOHN released the single I'M STILL STANDING in the UK (Jul 3, 1983) "I'm Still Standing," written by Elton John and his long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin, made its debut on John's 1983 album Too Low for Zero. The song was a massive hit on both sides of the Atlantic, thanks in part to a vibrant music video that caught the attention of MTV viewers. It peaked at No. 1 in Canada and Switzerland, No. 4 in the UK, and No. 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Russell Mulcahy