John was raised in the Pinner suburb of London and learned to play piano at an early age, forming the blues band Bluesology in 1962. After leaving Bluesology in 1967 to embark on a solo career, John met Taupin after they both answered an advert for songwriters. For two years, they wrote songs for other artists, and John worked as a session musician for artists. John released his debut album Empty Sky in 1969, and a year later formed the Elton John Band and released his first hit single, "Your Song".
John's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s when he released a streak of chart-topping albums in the US and UK, which began with Honky Château (1972) and culminated with Rock of the Westies (1975). John continued his success in the 1980s and 1990s, having several hit singles and albums in both decades, and has continued to record new music since then. He has also had success in musical films and theatre, composing music for The Lion King, Aida, and Billy Elliot the Musical. In 2018, John began his ongoing farewell tour Farewell Yellow Brick Road, which is scheduled to conclude in 2023. The 2019 biopic Rocketman dramatized his life and career.
Outside of music, John is an HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser and has been involved in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s. He established the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992, which has raised over £300 million since its inception, and a year later he began hosting his annual Foundation Academy Awards Party, which has since become one of the biggest high-profile Oscar parties in the Hollywood film industry. John was the chairman and director of Watford F.C, from 1976 to 1987, and again from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club. From the late 1970s to the late 1980s, John developed a severe addiction problem to drugs and alcohol but has been sober since 1990. He entered into a civil partnership with Canadian filmmaker David Furnish in 2005; they married after same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales in 2014.
John has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including nine number-ones in the UK and US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", a rewritten version of his 1974 single in dedication to Princess Diana, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling chart single of all time. In 2021, John became the first solo artist with UK Top 10 singles across six decades.
John has received numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards, five Brit Awards; including for Outstanding Contribution to Music; two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, a Disney Legend Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and is a fellow of The Ivors Academy. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music and charitable services in 1998 and was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour by King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) in 2020.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_John
Solo studio albums
Empty Sky (1969)
Elton John (1970)
Tumbleweed Connection (1970)
Madman Across the Water (1971)
Honky Château (1972)
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (1973)
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
Caribou (1974)
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975)
Rock of the Westies (1975)
Blue Moves (1976)
A Single Man (1978)
Victim of Love (1979)
21 at 33 (1980)
The Fox (1981)
Jump Up! (1982)
Too Low for Zero (1983)
Breaking Hearts (1984)
Ice on Fire (1985)
Leather Jackets (1986)
Reg Strikes Back (1988)
Sleeping with the Past (1989)
The One (1992)
Made in England (1995)
The Big Picture (1997)
Songs from the West Coast (2001)
Peachtree Road (2004)
The Captain & the Kid (2006)
The Diving Board (2013)
Wonderful Crazy Night (2016)
Regimental Sgt. Zippo (2021)
09 Circle of life
Elton John Lyrics
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And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say, "Eat or be eaten"
Some say, "Live and let live"
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune, yeah
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
The lyrics to Elton John's "Circle of Life" describe the cycle of life and the relationships and connections that come with it. The song begins by acknowledging that life is full of opportunities and experiences that we cannot possibly take in all at once. From the moment we are born, there is more to see and do than we can possibly imagine. The lyrics then describe the different viewpoints that people have on how to navigate life. Some may believe in living selfishly ("Eat or be eaten") while others believe in coexisting peacefully ("Live and let live"). However, the song stresses that everyone must ultimately give back and contribute to the world, taking no more than they give.
The chorus speaks to the notion that life is an ongoing journey that brings with it a constant evolution of emotions and experiences. The "circle of life" represents the idea that everything is connected, and that it is difficult to understand our place in the world. Each individual must take their own "path unwinding" to find their place in the world, but in doing so, they will be guided by the "wheel of fortune," the "leap of faith," and the "band of hope."
Together, these lyrics paint a picture of life as a constantly moving and evolving entity, where we are all interconnected and responsible for each other. Through taking the good with the bad, giving back to the world, and finding our own paths, we can ultimately find our place in the never-ending circle of life.
Line by Line Meaning
From the day we arrive on the planet
From the moment we are born on this earth
And blinking, step into the sun
Opening our eyes and seeing the world for the first time
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
The world is vast and there is always something new to discover
More to do than can ever be done
There are countless experiences to be had and choices to make in life
Some say, "Eat or be eaten"
Some people believe in a dog-eat-dog world where survival of the fittest is the rule
Some say, "Live and let live"
Others believe in living alongside others in a peaceful and respectful manner
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
Despite the different beliefs, everyone participates in the journey of life
You should never take more than you give
It is important to give back and not just take from the world
In the circle of life
Life is a continuous cycle
It's the wheel of fortune
Life has its ups and downs
It's the leap of faith
Taking risks and having faith in oneself is a necessary part of life
It's the band of hope
Having hope and believing in a better future is essential for a fulfilling life
'Til we find our place
Until we find our purpose in life
On the path unwinding
Life is a journey with an unknown outcome
Some of us fall by the wayside
Some people encounter struggles and obstacles that they cannot overcome
And some of us soar to the stars
Some people achieve great heights and incredible success in their lives
And some of us sail through our troubles
Some people experience difficulties but manage to handle them smoothly
And some have to live with the scars
Some people bear the emotional or physical marks of past challenges and traumas
There's far too much to take in here
The world is vast and overwhelming
More to find than can ever be found
No matter how much we try, there is always something new to discover
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
The beauty of nature and the world around us
Keeps great and small on the endless round
Life continues for everyone, regardless of their place or status
In the circle of life
As the cycle of life continues
It's the wheel of fortune, yeah
The unpredictability of life, sometimes good and sometimes bad
It's the leap of faith
Taking a risk in the hopes of a positive outcome, even when the outcome is uncertain
It's the band of hope
Maintaining optimism and a positive outlook even when things are tough
'Til we find our place
Continuing to search for our purpose and where we belong
On the path unwinding, yeah
Life moves forward and we cannot predict the outcome
In the circle, the circle of life
The cycle continues, with the ups and downs, twists and turns of everyday life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice
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From the day we arrive on the planet
And, blinking, step into the sun
There's more to be seen
Than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say, "Eat or be eaten."
Some say, "Live and let live."
But all are agreed
As they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
'Til we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
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From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the Sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say eat or be eaten
Some say live and let live
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the Sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
In the…
@The907alaska
My Brother passed away from Cancer at the age of 31. This song brings me down to tears every time. God bless those who fight Cancer
@agustindanielfernandezlope4828
very young
@MarcRockDrummer
I'm so sorry!!!!!
@ronouellet4416
Nobody ever loses a fight to cancer, the fight just ends,
@amandaeklund8136
My grandfather passed away in cancer 2019:-(
@toniroberts8117
So sorry. The good die young oftentimes ❤️
@linhfellows
My father passed away yesterday, i always remember how we laughed and hugged each other like Mufasa and Simba scene. These loving memories will live forever. I love you Dad!
@mattdoyle915
Condolences my friend.
@lindapearcr3138
❤
@adambarber2764
God bless you 🙏