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)
A SONG FOR GUY
Elton John Lyrics
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Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life
Life
Life
Life
Life
Life
Life
Life
Life
Life
The lyrics of Elton John's "Song For Guy" are incredibly simple, consisting of only one word repeated over and over again: "Life". However, the repetition of this word serves a powerful purpose, as it highlights the idea that life is not everything. The song's calming melody evokes feelings of contemplation and introspection, making it a perfect tribute to Elton's friend Guy who tragically died in a motorcycle accident.
The song captures the essence of life's fragility and transience, reminding us that we should cherish every moment, and that life shouldn't be taken for granted. The repetition of the word "Life" is a reminder that it is fleeting, but also beautiful and worth appreciating while we have it.
Line by Line Meaning
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Isn't everything
Life is not the entire existence or whole story.
Isn't everything
Life is not the only thing that matters.
Isn't everything
Life is not the most important aspect of our being.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Isn't everything
Life is not the be-all and end-all of our existence.
Isn't everything
Life is not the sole determining factor of our happiness.
Isn't everything
Life is not the only way to measure success or achievement.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Life
The state of being alive or living.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN
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@ref69
This is by far my favorite Elton John track. At almost 65 yrs old, it still gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes.....
@paulclapperton9866
Agree
@luizastehling09
1¹¹
@davidmcmanus9022
I just listened to this for the first time in many years and the hair on my arms stood up. Exquisite song.
@lindahuff8976
Too many great songs to make a choice for me. I saw him at 16 (first concert) and many more times. The Yellow Brick Road tour was special.
@tonymartinis2956
im 53, his best for me to, truely clasic, cheers Mike Morgan
@craig889
My Mom absolutely loved this beautiful piece of music, she would always ask me to play it for her on the piano.
I played it at her funeral service, as I knew the joy it always brought her and to express my appreciation for the loved she shared with me for music. 💕
@daheath7242
That must have been very emotional for all who attended, that's a lovely send off for your mum 👍
@queenalberti6032
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@charlesbuchan9902
This is an absolutely beautiful song it was nice that this was played at your mother's service.godbless