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"Burn Down the Mission" is the tenth song on Elton John's album Tumbleweed Connection. The lyrics are by his long time writing partner Bernie Taupin. It came out in 1970. The song is six minutes twenty-one seconds long. Image File history File links Information_icon. ... Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE[1][2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. ... Tumbleweed Connection is the third album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1970 (see 1970 in music). ... Bernie Taupin (born May 22, 1950) is an English lyricist famous for his collaboration with Elton John. ...