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)
Are You Ready for Love
Elton John Lyrics
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Catch a star if you can
Wish for something special
Let it be me, my love is free
Sing a song to yourself
Think of someone listening
One melody, you're all for me
If you let me love you, I'll paint a masterpiece
Just for you to see
If you let me love you, let me love you
Are you ready, are you ready for love
Yes I am
Are you, are you ready, are you ready for love
Yes I am
Are you, are you ready, are you ready for love
You're the one like the sun
Shine your love around me
You'll always be the one for me
Say the word and I'll be there
Loving you forever
Don't let me go
Just say it's so
We'll hear the music ring from the mountain tops
To the valley below us
We'll serenade the world
With a lullaby so the angels will know us
Angels will know us
The lyrics of Elton John's "Are You Ready for Love?" are about being ready to love someone fully and without reservation. The song encourages the listener to catch a star, make a wish, and let the singer be the one who grants their wishes. The singer's love is free, and they will write a symphony or paint a masterpiece just for the person they love. The listener is urged to shine their love around the singer, and they'll hear the music ringing from the mountain tops. Ultimately, the lyrics state that the two of them will serenade the world with a lullaby so that the angels will know them.
The song's chorus repeats the question "are you ready for love?" three times, with the singer issuing the declaration "yes, I am" in response. The simple, repetitive structure of the chorus reinforces the song's central theme of being ready for love. The lyrics suggest a deep desire for companionship and an earnest belief in the power of love, whether that love is directed towards one individual or the entire world.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch a star if you can
If you have the opportunity, take hold of a dream or goal.
Wish for something special
Have a specific wish or want in mind.
Let it be me, my love is free
Allow me to be the one to fulfill your wish or desire, with no strings attached.
Sing a song to yourself
Find happiness within yourself, even if you're alone.
Think of someone listening
Imagine that someone special is listening, even if they're not there.
One melody, you're all for me
One sweet tune is all it takes for us to connect.
I'll write a symphony just for you and me
I am willing to put in effort to create something beautiful for us to share and enjoy.
If you let me love you, I'll paint a masterpiece
If you give me a chance to love you, I will demonstrate just how much you mean to me by creating something extraordinary.
Just for you to see
You are the one who deserves to see what I have created.
Are you ready, are you ready for love
Are you prepared for the possibility of a serious, committed relationship?
Yes I am
I am indeed ready for love.
You're the one like the sun
You are the one who radiates positivity and happiness in my life.
Shine your love around me
Let your love extend onto me, and fill me with light and joy.
You'll always be the one for me
No matter what, you are the one who has my heart.
Say the word and I'll be there
All you need to do is ask, and I'll be by your side.
Loving you forever
My love for you is timeless and infinite.
Don't let me go
Do whatever it takes to hold onto what we have.
Just say it's so
Tell me that what we have is true and real.
We'll hear the music ring from the mountain tops
We will experience the most triumphant and exultant moments in our relationship.
To the valley below us
Even the world below us will recognize and acknowledge our love.
We'll serenade the world
Our love will have a contagious and uplifting affect on the people around us.
With a lullaby so the angels will know us
Our love will be so pure and celestial that even the angels will recognize us.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thom Bell, Leroy Bell, Casey James
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@danielreid8015
That opening instrumental tho...
@poppopw5305
It's got Philly Soul all the way.
@MrNewktrane
@@poppopw5305 Absolutely! This great Philly jam written by Bell & James ("Living It Up") along with Leroy Bell's uncle- one of the greatest arrangers/songwriters/producers ever- Mr. Thom Bell (part of Philly's Big 3 along with his partners in soulful crime: Gamble & Huff). I wish the "Thom Bell Sessions" were not only not aborted but made into a double album at that special time in 1977. EJ's soulful vocals gliding on those TSOP grooves! I'm thankful we got the surviving songs from that session- all which demonstrate EJ stepping up to the challenge of the genius of Mr. Bell & all those great Philadelphia musicians. This short album puts EJ's voice front & center unlike any in his great catalog. 42 years ago?!.........it's hard to believe- especially listening to this gem which sounds like much of that classic Philly sound- timeless & like they just cut this track last night.
@poppopw5305
@@MrNewktrane this is why I stay on YouTube because songs like this are not played on conventional radio; they're too focused on what's popular and happening now. I'm so proud to be from Philly where all this musical magic took place.
@Sebaroo9
Best part
@LukeBrownza
I literally just came on youtube to listen to it as the intro was playing in my head
@aimee5938
he’s found love now with david and his two sons zachary and elijah 😭🥺
@ethanlikesboats
Yes and that's hella cute🥺
@youdontknowme0
Anyone in2024
@russellcarlton-zn9cy
Another brilliant elton song.should have been top 3 minimum.