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)
Candy By The Pound
Elton John Lyrics
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Since you claimed my heart from the lost and found
I have said goodbye to my fooling around
Now you and me babe we got candy by the pound
You and me babe we got candy by the pound
Well I never knew it could feel so good
Be the king of the hill in my neighbourhood
Oh with you underneath it's like candy by the pound
With you underneath it's like candy by the pound
You can tell everybody that this girl of mine
Is sweeter than the grapes hanging from the vine
Love like wine honey drinking till I drown
Keep it coming baby like candy by the pound
Oh no what's come over me
If I am dreaming then let me sleep
Oh wow I'm heaven bound
Love is getting sweeter than candy by the pound
Now I'm ducking in the alley of common sense
Hiding from the claws of my old girl friend
She's screaming murder beating my door down
While I'm right behind it I'm eating candy by the pound
I'm right behind it eating I'm candy by the pound
The lyrics of Elton John's song "Candy by the Pound" are about the joy of being in love and how it can change a person's life. The first stanza describes how the singer has given up his wild ways and is no longer "keeping off the streets" now that he's found love. He proclaims that he and his partner have "candy by the pound", which is a metaphor for the sweetness of their relationship.
In the second stanza, he rhapsodizes about the thrill of being with his beloved, likening it to being "the king of the hill in [his] neighbourhood". The rain on the roof is described as a "sweet sound" and his love is compared to candy by the pound again. The third stanza continues the metaphor, with the singer boasting that his woman is sweeter than grapes on the vine, and that his love is as irresistible as candy.
Finally, in the last stanza, the singer finds himself in trouble as his ex-girlfriend comes calling. However, he's too busy enjoying his candy to worry too much about her. The candy metaphor is used for the final time here, as he eats "candy by the pound" while his ex-girlfriend bangs on the door.
Overall, "Candy by the Pound" is a fun and upbeat song about the joys of love and how it can transform a person's life. The candy metaphor is used effectively throughout the song to convey the sweetness of love and its power to change hearts and minds.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm keeping off the streets since you came to town
Since you came into my life, I have stopped engaging in risky activities and behaviors.
Since you claimed my heart from the lost and found
Since you captured my heart and affection, I no longer feel lost or alone.
I have said goodbye to my fooling around
I have stopped playing around or engaging in meaningless romantic flings.
Now you and me babe we got candy by the pound
Together, we have a lot of love and affection to give and receive from each other.
Well I never knew it could feel so good
I never imagined that being in a loving relationship could be so fulfilling and enjoyable.
Be the king of the hill in my neighbourhood
Being with you makes me feel confident and successful in my surroundings.
Rain on my roof what a sweet sound
Even the sound of the rain is enjoyable when I am with you.
Oh with you underneath it's like candy by the pound
Being close to you makes every moment feel sweet and satisfying.
You can tell everybody that this girl of mine
I am proud to say that you are my girlfriend and I want everyone to know.
Is sweeter than the grapes hanging from the vine
You are the sweetest thing in my life, even sweeter than grapes hanging from the vine.
Love like wine honey drinking till I drown
Being with you feels so good that I want to indulge in it to the point of saturation.
Keep it coming baby like candy by the pound
I want our love and affection to keep flowing abundantly, like we have an endless supply of candy.
Oh no what's come over me
I am surprised at how strongly I feel for you and how much you have impacted my life.
If I am dreaming then let me sleep
If this is a dream, I want it to continue because I am so happy in it.
Oh wow I'm heaven bound
Being in love with you makes me feel like I am in heaven.
Love is getting sweeter than candy by the pound
Our love is growing stronger and more satisfying every day.
Now I'm ducking in the alley of common sense
I am avoiding my ex-girlfriend and trying to use rational thinking to navigate my relationship with you.
Hiding from the claws of my old girl friend
I am trying to protect myself from the emotional pain and turmoil of being with my ex-girlfriend.
She's screaming murder beating my door down
My ex-girlfriend is angry and upset with me for moving on.
While I'm right behind it I'm eating candy by the pound
Despite the chaos around me, being close to you still makes every moment feel sweet and enjoyable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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Peter Harthen
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not like todays crap
Peter Harthen
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Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....