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)
Chapel Of Love
Elton John Lyrics
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Birds will sing as if they knew
Today's the day, we'll say "i do"
And we'll never be lonely any more
Because we're going to the chapel
And we're gonna to get married
Going to the chapel
Gee i really love you
And we're gonna get married
Going to the chapel of love
Bells will ring, the sun will shine
I will be hers, and she'll be mine
We'll love until the end of time
And we'll never be lonely any more
The lyrics to Elton John's "Chapel of Love" depicts a couple's wedding day, capturing the anticipation and excitement that comes with it. The first verse emphasizes the arrival of spring, symbolizing a new beginning and the beauty of love. The birds singing symbolize the natural harmony and joy that the couple feels, and the decision to commit to each other through marriage. The couple affirms that they will never be lonely again and with the repetitive chorus, they express their eagerness to go to the chapel to get married.
The second verse intensifies the excitement as the bells ring and the sun shines. The couple professes their love and their determination to make it last forever. The repetition of the phrase "never be lonely anymore" further emphasizes the significance of their union, and the possible loneliness they may have felt before finding each other. The lyrics suggest marriage as a solution to their previous state of loneliness.
Overall, "Chapel of Love" is a celebration of love and the joy that comes with marriage. The lyrics embody the essence of spring and new beginnings, as well as the beauty of harmonious love through the imagery of birds singing and bells ringing.
Line by Line Meaning
Spring is here, the sky is blue
The season of happiness and warmth has arrived, and the beautiful sky is a true representation of it.
Birds will sing as if they knew
It seems like even the birds are aware of our love and are singing in celebration with us.
Today's the day, we'll say "i do"
The much-awaited day finally arrived, and today we will officially tie the knot and promise to be with each other forever.
And we'll never be lonely any more
Our lives will no longer be solitary, and we'll always have each other for the rest of our days.
Because we're going to the chapel
We're headed towards the chapel, where we're going to make our vows and declare our love for each other.
And we're gonna to get married
At the chapel, we will become husband and wife, and our lives will forever be intertwined.
Gee i really love you
I can't help but express my love for you on this special occasion, and it's the perfect moment to do so.
Going to the chapel of love
We're on our way to the holy place of love where we will officially become one and start our journey together.
Bells will ring, the sun will shine
As we exchange our vows, the bells of the chapel will ring and the sun will shine down on us, blessing our union.
I will be hers, and she'll be mine
With these vows, we're officially committing to each other, and I will be hers, and she'll be mine to cherish forever.
We'll love until the end of time
Our love is eternal and infinite, and we'll continue to love each other until the end of time.
And we'll never be lonely any more
Just like the start of the song, we say it again, our lives will never be lonely any more as our love will last forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: JEFF BARRY, ELLIE GREENWICH, PHILLIP SPECTOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Busdul
Watched Four Weddings and a Funeral for the first time yesterday, it's a beautiful movie
Rio Thomas
That's how I reached the song too
Solid Snake
Duuude where were you living???? You must watch it at least 10 times
Eliana S
@Busdul I actually watched it yesterday and today again 😂 I loved that scene too, that guy was hilarious. But my fav part is the ending, when they are both standing under the rain ❤️ I know, cheesy 🤭
Busdul
@Eliana S hard to pick a favorite scene... But if I had to perhaps the "...East and West" speech
Eliana S
I watched it yesterday and loved it❤️
Juju LeBigMac
This version gives me so much good vibes omg
silverarrow1981
i'm searching this song since 1994...finally i found it and i'm very happy!!! :)
Jan McNair
Gonna play this if I ever get married-and have Elton sing it for me..LOL The BEST...
starshipvoyager
Totally agree that this version is waaaayy better than the original, which sounds dirge-like in comparison! Played this one during my wedding procession recently and the guests all sang along!