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 Woman's Needs
Elton John Lyrics
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Is that love or regret that I see in your eyes
How many years have we played out this game
Every time we come close the answer's always the same
I guess some souls get restless under the skin
There's a shortage by half of marrying men
You know that I love you but I love to be free
I need a ring on my finger, champagne on ice
One man to show me the best part of life
Is that what you want
Yeah, that's what I need
A home and a family makes sense for us
A solid foundation built out of trust
Do you think you can find that with someone like me
Two arms to hold you, one place to be
Are just some of the things that a woman needs
I've been shortchanged and cheated so many times
But you're all that I've wanted For all of my life
I've searched for the reasons, known how I've felt
But what can I give you when I can't trust myself
In this song, Elton John sings about the struggles that come with love when two people want different things. The singer is questioning the state of the relationship and if they still have the same goals. They've been playing a game of love for many years, but whenever they get close, it always ends up the same. The singer acknowledges that some people get restless, and there is a shortage of marrying men. The singer loves the listener but also loves their freedom. The singer asks the listener what they want from a free-spirited person like them.
The listener replies by stating their needs. They want a ring on their finger, champagne on ice, and one man to show them the best part of life. They want a home and family built on trust, which is something the listener can't give because they can't trust themselves. The singer has been shortchanged numerous times and cheated on, but the listener is all that they've wanted in life. There is a struggle to find common ground, but the listener hopes that the singer can find what they need.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have you been are you still on my side
Are you still committed to our relationship and standing by me?
Is that love or regret that I see in your eyes
I am wondering if the look in your eyes is due to love or regret.
How many years have we played out this game
We have been in this same relationship game for years now, and it seems to never change.
Every time we come close the answer's always the same
No matter how close we get, we keep coming back to the same outcome.
I guess some souls get restless under the skin
Perhaps some people have an innate longing for more in life.
There's a shortage by half of marrying men
Finding a suitable partner for marriage can be difficult for women.
You know that I love you but I love to be free
I have feelings for you, but I also value my independence and freedom.
So tell me what do you want, yeah from a gypsy like me
I want to know what you expect and desire from a person like me who values freedom and independence.
I need a ring on my finger, champagne on ice
I desire a traditional commitment, marriage, and luxury.
One man to show me the best part of life
I want a partner who can bring out the best in me and show me life's joys.
Is that what you want
Do you desire the same things as me?
Yeah, that's what I need
I am confirming that those traditional commitments and luxuries are what I require to be happy and fulfilled.
A home and a family makes sense for us
Having a stable home and family seems like a sensible choice for our future.
A solid foundation built out of trust
Trust is key to establishing a secure and lasting relationship.
Do you think you can find that with someone like me
I am asking if you believe we can establish a trust-based relationship and build a family together.
Two arms to hold you, one place to be
Having someone to hold you and a place to call home are important to feel loved and secure.
Are just some of the things that a woman needs
As a woman, these are some of the important things that I need in a fulfilling relationship.
I've been shortchanged and cheated so many times
I have experienced disappointment and betrayal in past relationships.
But you're all that I've wanted For all of my life
Despite my past experiences, you are the only one I have ever truly wanted in my life.
I've searched for the reasons, known how I've felt
I have searched for clarity and understanding of my feelings and desires.
But what can I give you when I can't trust myself
I am struggling to trust myself to make the right decisions in our relationship, which makes it difficult to give you what you deserve.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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@foxxwhite1544
One of the most beautiful songs of the "Duets" record ( 1993) ❤
@antoniovazquez6478
tears go down my cheek when 2 legends collide
@ruthboykin9873
Beautiful beautiful song!❤
@lindamateri9906
I am hearing this song by these legends for the first time,, amazing voices blended together,, Beautiful 👌
@patriciamay6759
WOW THEY SOUND SO GOOD TOGETHER❤❤🎶🎶
@paulagould465
This is what happens when you put 2 legends together- pure magic ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@wcsmith9846
One of the best duets ever made. More people should hear this.
@agnespatty1506
What a wonderful duet they were..amazing.
@davidbaker4560
Agreed! I just discovered it by chance on Spotify, and WOW! Beautiful song!
@lindamateri9906
Two priceless legends together complimenting each other with their voices,, truly beautiful,,,