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)
Dancing in the Street
Elton John Lyrics
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When the leaves turn brown
And the shattered glass just splinters
It's days like this that you can't resist
A long tall drink
And a big yellow sun in the winter
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
Dancing in the end zone
And you can go dancing
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
Dancing in the end zone
Did you ever pray you could stay away
Company excluded
From the curse of the family circle
In a big round room on the edge of the moon
There's a shooting star
In a race for the final hurdle
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
Dancing in the end zone
And you can go dancing
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
Dancing in the end zone
No need to worry, no need to worry
No need to worry when you dance alone
You already made it, you already made it
When you're dancing in the end zone
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
Dancing in the end zone
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
You can go dancing
Dancing in the end zone
You can go dancing
In the end zone
You can go dancing
In the end zone
You can go dancing
You can go dancing in the end zone
You can go dancing
You can go dancing in the end zone
You can go dancing
You can go dancing in the end zone
The song "Dancing In The End Zone" by Elton John is about finding joy in difficult times. The lyrics describe moments when things turn sour, and how to overcome them by dancing and finding happiness in the present. The first verse talks about experiencing a good time that suddenly turns bad, represented by the changing season and broken glass. However, the song suggests that even in those moments, there is still hope for enjoyment. The second verse refers to the desire to escape negative family dynamics, and finding a new space where hope can be reignited.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to not worry about dancing alone or being excluded, because joy can always be found in the end zone. The end zone is a reference to American football, where reaching the end zone symbolizes scoring a touchdown and winning. So, dancing in the end zone means finding joy in life's victories, no matter how small they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever had a good time turn bad
Have you ever experienced a great time turning into a bad one?
When the leaves turn brown
Did it happen when the leaves on the trees started changing color to brown?
And the shattered glass just splinters
Did you have to face a situation where broken glass resulting in splinters was involved?
It's days like this that you can't resist
In situations like these, it's impossible to resist and not give in.
A long tall drink
You may have wanted a long and tall drink to lift your spirits.
And a big yellow sun in the winter
A manifestation of the sun in the winter season, often viewed as unexpected.
And you can go dancing
You can opt to dance your heart out.
You can go dancing
You can opt to dance your heart out.
You can go dancing
You can opt to dance your heart out.
Dancing in the end zone
As if you're dancing to celebrate victory in a tough competition.
Did you ever pray you could stay away
Have you ever prayed fervently to be kept away from certain company entirely?
Company excluded
Perhaps suggesting family who is causing distress?
From the curse of the family circle
You might want to break free from dreadfully suffocating family influence.
In a big round room on the edge of the moon
In a metaphorical desolate space, a distant location from everyone else.
There's a shooting star
The opportunity to make a wish and grab hold of immense importance.
In a race for the final hurdle
When you're running side by side with a competitor with only one hurdle left, and you're neck and neck.
No need to worry, no need to worry
There's no need to be concerned. Everything will be okay.
No need to worry when you dance alone
You'll be entirely comfortable and secure when dancing without an audience.
You already made it, you already made it
You've already crossed the finish line and accomplished your goal.
When you're dancing in the end zone
You're celebrating and dancing as though you've won a victory.
In the end zone
Suggesting it is a safe space where achievements can be celebrated.
You can go dancing in the end zone
You can dance like no one is watching in your comfort zone of celebrating your success.
You can go dancing
You can opt to dance your heart out.
You can go dancing
You can opt to dance your heart out.
You can go dancing
You can opt to dance your heart out.
Dancing in the end zone
You're celebrating and dancing as though you've won a victory.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN
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@aldrelategan9988
For me, this is Elton John at his best. So underrated.
@neoflyboy
It is. I would say that he was one of the inventors of soft rock, not many people can say that. A legend, a musical genius. Not everybody created songs for john lennon and played with him. 3500 shows and counting. Beyond passion.
@groovedigger00
Probably his most underrated single! This should have been much bigger than it was, and should be ranked up there with the rest of his classics.
@cleftheart1969
This and simple life
@groovedigger00
Rocket Groot yes! also one of my favorites
@davegenther6877
my go to karaoke 🎤
@spacemanmonster23
whoever the animator was, NAILED IT!!
@terrystorey5331
Musical magic from Bernie and Elton,never tire of listening to this.
@legendaryTMNICO
Bernie also wrote great songs like These Dreams for other artists too.
@jordanaanensen4094
Elton's the man!! thought I heard all of his hits. Then heard this on a music channel for the first time .34years old still discovering good music.