Legendary pop star Kiki Dee (real name Pauline Matthews), 72, has spoken candidly about surviving the heady days of pop music in the 1970s. Kiki had a huge hit with her 1976 duet with Elton John, Don't Go Breaking My Heart, but managed to dodge the dangerous indulgences that ensnared so many of her contemporaries. Survivor: Pop star and Elton John collaborator Kiki Dee (pictured), 72, spoke candidly about what 'saved her' from the dangerous excesses of rock 'n' roll on FridayShe added: 'I've always been the kind of person, from a young age, where I've got a delicate constitution. Things could have been different for the UK-born pop star, as she had numerous hits in the '70s with songs including I've Got The Music In Me. She is pictured with Elton JohnThat latter song, which Kiki sang with Elton John, 72, went to number one in Australia, the UK, the US, Canada, France and New Zealand.

Source: Daily Mail July 18, 2019 23:15 UTC