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)
Believe
Elton John Lyrics
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Love has no boundaries, costs nothing to touch
War makes money, cancer sleeps
Curled up in my father and that means something to me
Churches and dictators, politics and papers
Everything crumbles sooner or later
But love, I believe in love
Love has no boundaries, no borders to cross
Love is simple, hate breeds
Those who think difference is the child of disease
Father and son make love and guns
Families together kill someone
Without love, I believe in love
Without love I wouldn't believe
In anything that lives and breathes
Without love I'd have no anger
I wouldn't believe in the right to stand here
Without love I wouldn't believe
I couldn't believe in you
And I wouldn't believe in me
Without love
I believe in love
I believe in love
I believe in love
Elton John's song "Believe" is a powerful and insightful declaration about the importance of love in a world that is often plagued by hate, violence, and greed. In the opening verse, the singer states his unwavering belief in the power of love to transcend all boundaries and to ultimately triumph over war, disease, and the many other forces that threaten to tear us apart. He contrasts this message of hope with a darker vision of the world, one plagued by dictators, politics, and the transient nature of all earthly things.
As the song progresses, Elton John delves deeper into the many different realms where love can be found, from the simple pleasures of family life to the complex emotions that bind us to one another as human beings. Throughout, he emphasizes the idea that love is a universal force that knows no borders or boundaries, and that it has the power to unite us in a common purpose that transcends our differences.
Ultimately, the song is a stirring call to embrace love as the guiding force in our lives, and to reject the many forces that seek to keep us apart. Whether we are fighting against disease, poverty, or war, the song urges us to remember that love is always there to light our way, and to help us overcome even the greatest of obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in love, it's all we got
Love is the most important thing in our lives.
Love has no boundaries, costs nothing to touch
Love transcends all barriers and is priceless.
War makes money, cancer sleeps
While the world is obsessed with war and greed, cancer is often ignored and forgotten.
Curled up in my father and that means something to me
The comfort of a father's embrace is a valuable and meaningful experience.
Churches and dictators, politics and papers
Religion, leadership, and government institutions are temporal and will eventually crumble.
Everything crumbles sooner or later
All man-made things have an expiration date.
But love, I believe in love
Despite everything else that crumbles, love is eternal.
Love has no boundaries, no borders to cross
Love is universal and transcends geographical barriers.
Love is simple, hate breeds
Love is a simple concept, but hate can multiply and cause destruction.
Those who think difference is the child of disease
People who believe that differences are unnatural or diseased are misguided.
Father and son make love and guns
Families have the potential to create both love and violence.
Families together kill someone
No matter how strong the bond, families can still be capable of terrible acts.
Without love, I believe in love
Even if love seems elusive or absent, we still believe in its power.
Without love I wouldn't believe
Love is necessary for us to have faith and belief.
In anything that lives and breathes
Love is essential for all living creatures.
Without love I'd have no anger
Love helps us differentiate between right and wrong, and without it, we may not feel any anger towards injustice.
I wouldn't believe in the right to stand here
Love helps us believe in our own worth and right to exist.
Without love I wouldn't believe
Love is necessary for us to have faith and belief.
I couldn't believe in you
Love is essential for our trust and belief in others.
And I wouldn't believe in me
Love gives us confidence and the ability to believe in ourselves.
I believe in love
The importance of love cannot be overstated.
I believe in love
The importance of love cannot be overstated.
I believe in love
The importance of love cannot be overstated.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I believe in love
It’s all we’ve got
Love has no boundaries
Costs nothing to touch
War makes money
Cancer sleeps
curled up in my father
And that means something to me
Churches and dictators
Politics and papers
Everything crumbles
sooner or later
But love
I believe in love
It’s all we’ve got
Love has no boundaries
No borders to cross
Love is simple
hate breeds
Those who think difference
is the child of disease
fathers and son
make love and guns
families together
kill someone
without love
Without love
I wouldn’t believe
in anything
that lives and breathes
Without love
I’d have no anger
I wouldn’t believe
in the right to stand here
Without love
I wouldn’t believe
I couldn’t believe in you
and I wouldn’t believe in me
Without love
I believe in love
I believe in love
I believe in love
@Lina_Lina85
Мне посчастливилось быть на его концерте! Это было 7 декабря 2013 года в Казани в «Арене». Было всего 2 концерта: в Казани и Москве. Сын подарил билет и оплатил гостиницу.
Элтон Джон - мой любимый певец и композитор ещё со школы. Обожаю его!!!
Концерт был отличный! Он выложился по полной программе! Смотрела и слушала во все глаза. Думала - это всё сон...
Сидела в партере в 7 ряду. Он был совсем рядом!!!
Какой это был концерт!
Когда вспоминаю всё это - комок к горлу...
@user-ui2zh3dj6l
Повезло Вам!
@AnastasiaArzyukova
Потрясающе...❤
@ivannaplatinova4263
Я его смотрю в ютубе
@bulbabulba7190
ЭТО ПРОСТО НЕЛЬЗЯ ПЕРЕДАТЬ СЛОВАМИ.
@Frizexxx
А ещё в Сочи концерт был
@user-xm9gp5xl6w
Неверояный полет эмоций!!! Каждый звук в самое сердце!!! Гений ЭЛТОН ДЖОН!!! ❤❤❤❤
@maksymshalaganov8272
Цілком з Вами згоден у плані композиції. Если шо непонятно, я из биндеровского ужаса и по- русски могу написать. Даже не посадят.
@guestfromfuture634
Гимн отчаянный, но верующий
@GREmI1987
Я взрослый 34 мужик не могу сдержать эмоций от прослушивания сего гениальнейшего творения Сера Элтона!Сер Элтон долгих лет жизни в любви и гармонии!