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.
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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)
Chloe
Elton John Lyrics
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When I tell you all my lies
And pretending to believe them
See through all my alibis
And I need you more than ever
And I want you till the end... Chloe
How you handle what you live through
Taking all the pain I give you
Loving blindly in return
And I need you more than ever
I will always be your friend
Chloe, Chloe
[Chorus]
Chloe, what you gonna do about me
Chloe, what you gonna do
What you gonna do about me
You're the lifeline that I cling to
When I feel like giving in
When the dreams that I rely on
Start to wear a little thin
Then I need you more than ever
And I want you till the end
Chloe, Chloe
[Chorus]
In Elton John's song "Chloe," the singer expresses his gratitude and admiration towards someone named Chloe. He wonders how she is so understanding even when he lies and tries to cover up his truths. However, Chloe can see through his alibis, she recognizes that he needs her more than ever, and still wants him till the end. The singer appreciates how she handles her life's problems and cannot imagine himself with such understanding. Chloe loves him unconditionally and blindly, taking all the pain he gives her, reciprocating that love, and being his friend no matter what.
The chorus of the song highlights the dependence of the singer on Chloe. She's the lifeline that he clings to when he's on the verge of giving up. He relies on his dreams, which start to dissipate, but his dependence on Chloe continues to grow. He continuously needs her, and he's not sure what he would do without her.
In summary, "Chloe" is a song of appreciation, admiration, and dependence. The singer acknowledges the understanding and support he receives from Chloe, and the chorus highlights his dependence on her, which he can't live without.
Line by Line Meaning
How come you're so understanding
I am amazed at your ability to empathize
When I tell you all my lies
Even though I am not truthful with you
And pretending to believe them
You still act as if they are true
See through all my alibis
You are able to recognize my excuses
And I need you more than ever
I depend on you now more than ever before
And I want you till the end... Chloe
I desire your company forever, Chloe
How you handle what you live through
Your ability to cope with difficult situations
I can never hope to learn
I could never match your skills
Taking all the pain I give you
Dealing with the emotional stress I inflict on you
Loving blindly in return
Returning my love unconditionally
And I need you more than ever
My need for you has increased even more
I will always be your friend
I will always stand by you as your friend
Chloe, Chloe
Addressing Chloe directly
Chloe, what you gonna do about me
Asking what Chloe will do about our relationship
Chloe, what you gonna do
Reiterating the question to Chloe
What you gonna do about me
Asking what actions Chloe plans to take regarding me
You're the lifeline that I cling to
You are my source of hope and support
When I feel like giving in
When I am on the brink of giving up
When the dreams that I rely on
When the hopes that sustain me fail
Start to wear a little thin
Begin to lose their strength
Then I need you more than ever
At that point, my need for you intensifies greatly
And I want you till the end
I desire your companionship until the very end
Chloe, Chloe
Addressing Chloe again
Chloe, what you gonna do about me
Reiterating the question to Chloe a final time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE
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@TravelinBand747
Such a brilliant song, but only a minor hit for Sir Elton. This man has such an endless vault of great songs.
@stefanijoanneangelinagerma3862
Had The Fox album on CD as a teenager and use to stay up late at night listen to it. 💖
@nancynolan9011
One of my absolute favorites from Elton! It's really one of those little gems that he is so famous for IMO.
@ElizabethHoover-pl3do
Actually not many people know about this one nowadays, along with "Island Girl" but that one is outdated in some people's eyes
@nonnamadonna
Fanfare/Chloe is part of a larger composition on "The Fox" & called "Carla/Etude/Fanfare/Chloe" & I absolutely love it. It's one of my absolute favourites of Elton's masterpieces.
@elenamontenegro3270
I don't ever get tired of listening to this song
@victoriousmaximus1659
This song takes me back to my first year of high school and my first crush. Amazing how you can be taken back in time by a song and feel the same old feelings.
@saramae2516
This might not be what other people think to be a valuable thing. But in my family, Elton John has always been one of the most important artists of all time. So when I was 14 I got a puppy she had a Wandering eye, and my dad didn't want her cuz she was inperfect. I said that is my dog and I will love her till the day she dies. My dad said "as long as her name is Chloe" That was her name and we were each others companion for 14 years. Sir. Elton John was my first concert ever, and the first love I ever had was a little unwanted shitzu named Chloe.
@jjouney
I love this story ♥
@tristensalas2533
My mama named my Chloe I met my current boyfriend now fiance 2 years ago, I was 16 and my mom sent this to my boyfriend. She sadly pasted on 11.8.17 . But every time I listen to this I think of her. Rest in peace my beautiful angel ❤