At the time Elton was recording the "A Single Man" album, in 1978, a messenger boy for Rocket Records (Elton's company) called Guy Burchett was struck by a car and killed while riding his bicycle. "Song for Guy" was written for him.
Protection - Massive Attack
Calling all the heroes - It Bites
Yoshimi battles the pink robots Pt 1 - Flaming Lips
Does anybody here remember Vera Lynn? - Pink Floyd
Flash Gordon - Queen