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)
Coming Back to You
Elton John Lyrics
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Didn't get to bed last night
Oh, the way the paper bag was on my knee
Man, I had a dreadful flight
I'm back in the USSR
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the USSR, yeah
Gee, it's good to be back home
Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case
Honey disconnect the phone
I'm back in the USSR
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the US
Back in the US
Back in the USSR
Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out
They leave the west behind
And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind
Oh, come on
Hu hey hu, hey, ah, yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm back in the USSR
You don't know how lucky you are, boys
Back in the USSR
Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out
They leave the west behind
And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind
Oh, show me round your snow peaked
mountain way down south
Take me to you daddy's farm
Let me hear you balalaika's ringing out
Come and keep your comrade warm
I'm back in the USSR
Hey, You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the USSR
Oh, let me tell you honey
The lyrics to Elton John's version of Back In The U.S.S.R. are a playful and nostalgic tribute to The Beatles' original song. The song starts with the singer flying in from Miami Beach and experiencing a dreadful flight. But upon arriving in the U.S.S.R, he expresses his joy at being back home and highlights how lucky the people there are. He mentions leaving his suitcase unpacked until tomorrow and asks his partner to disconnect the phone, indicating a desire to enjoy the present moment without any distractions.
The second verse reinforces his happiness at being back home after being away for a long time. He mentions how the Ukraine girls and Moscow girls captivate him, leaving the West behind. The mention of Georgia always being on his mind showcases his love for the country. The subsequent chorus repeats the theme of being back in the U.S.S.R and highlighting the fortune of being there.
Towards the end of the song, the singer shows enthusiasm for experiencing the culture and sights of the U.S.S.R, asking to be shown around snow peaked mountains, go to his partner's father's farm, and listen to balalaikas (traditional Russian stringed instruments). He ends by telling his partner how lucky they are to be back in the U.S.S.R.
Overall, Elton John's rendition of "Back In The U.S.S.R" celebrates the spirit and uniqueness of the Soviet Union, portraying it as a fascinating and exciting place to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC
I arrived in the USSR after a flight from Miami Beach on BOAC airlines
Didn't get to bed last night
I didn't have a chance to sleep last night
Oh, the way the paper bag was on my knee
The paper bag on my knee during the flight was uncomfortable
Man, I had a dreadful flight
Gee, the flight was terrible
I'm back in the USSR
I am now in the USSR again
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
You have no idea how fortunate you are, my friend
Back in the USSR, yeah
I am back in the USSR, yes
Been away so long I hardly knew the place
I've been away for such a long time that I could hardly recognize the place
Gee, it's good to be back home
Wow, it feels great to be back home
Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case
I'll postpone unpacking my suitcase until tomorrow
Honey disconnect the phone
Sweetheart, please disconnect the phone
I'm back in the USSR
I am back in the USSR
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
You have no idea how fortunate you are, my friend
Back in the US
Back in the US
Back in the US
Back in the US
Back in the USSR
Back in the USSR
Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out
The girls from Ukraine impress me greatly
They leave the west behind
They surpass the women from the western countries
And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
The girls from Moscow make me sing and shout
That Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind
The thought of Georgia is always on my mind
Oh, come on
Oh, come on
Hu hey hu, hey, ah, yeah
Hu hey hu, hey, ah, yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah
yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm back in the USSR
I am back in the USSR
You don't know how lucky you are, boys
You have no idea how fortunate you are, boys
Back in the USSR
Back in the USSR
Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out
The girls from Ukraine impress me greatly
They leave the west behind
They surpass the women from the western countries
And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
The girls from Moscow make me sing and shout
That Georgia's always on my my my my my my my my my mind
The thought of Georgia is always on my mind
Oh, show me round your snow peaked
Oh, show me around your snow-capped
mountain way down south
mountain located in the southern regions
Take me to you daddy's farm
Bring me to your father's farm
Let me hear you balalaika's ringing out
Allow me to listen to the sound of your balalaika
Come and keep your comrade warm
Come and keep your fellow friend warm
I'm back in the USSR
I am back in the USSR
Hey, you don't know how lucky you are, boy
Hey, you have no idea how fortunate you are, my friend
Back in the USSR
Back in the USSR
Oh, let me tell you honey
Oh, let me tell you honey
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@edsonfcordeaca4958
It was the first song recorded in a cassete that i gave my girlfriend 33 years ago.
Now I am 57 and she passed away, she left last weekend. I miss her but I still have this song alive here with me. RIP Cassia.
@alexandrealos5407
Be strong Edson..
@edsonfcordeaca4958
@@alexandrealos5407 thanks Alexandre...life goes on.
@bobthif991
Emocionante
@owenmoody824
I am so sorry for your loss.
@j_cannot_type
It must be hard. Try to cope.
@Angiefranco1988
Thanks dad, for showing me what real music sounds like.
@ralfnorenberg3130
bien dicho-
----tiene un papi vacano--@Pantherboss-ue6ue
Elton john is your dad?!!
@ralfnorenberg3130
@@Pantherboss-ue6ue quit drugs--------