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)
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Elton John Lyrics
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I couldn't if I tried
Oh, honey if I get restless
Baby, you're not that kind
Don't go breaking my heart
You take the weight off of me
Oh, honey when you knocked on my door
Woo ooh nobody knows it
But when I was down
I was your clown
Woo ooh nobody knows it (nobody knows it)
But right from the start
I gave you my heart, oh oh
I gave you my heart
So don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Nobody told us
'Cause nobody showed us
Now it's up to us babe
Oh, I think we can make it
So don't misunderstand me
You put the light in my life
Oh, you put the spark to the flame
I got your heart in my sights
Woo ooh nobody knows it
But when I was down
I was your clown
Woo ooh nobody knows it (nobody knows it)
But right from the start
I gave you my heart, oh oh
I gave you my heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Woo ooh nobody knows it
But when I was down
I was your clown
An' right from the start
I gave you my heart, oh oh
I gave you my heart
Don't go breaking my heart
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my
Don't go breaking my
Don't go breaking my heart
Don't go breaking my
Don't go breaking my
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Don't go breaking my
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Don't go breaking my
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Don't go breaking my
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Don't go breaking my
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
Don't go breaking my
I won't go breaking your heart
Don't go breaking my heart
The song "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is a love duet sung by Elton John and Kiki Dee. It begins with Elton making a plea to his lover not to break his heart, followed by Kiki reassuring him that she is not that kind of person who would hurt him. Elton is grateful to her for taking the weight off of him and making him feel secure in their relationship. They have been each other's support through tough times, and Elton confesses that when he was down, she was the one who made him smile. He gave her his heart right from the start, and hopes that she won't break it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes their commitment to each other, with a back-and-forth exchange of "Don't go breaking my heart" and "I won't go breaking your heart." Elton and Kiki acknowledge that they had no guidance in their relationship, but they are willing to make it work on their own. Elton admits that Kiki has brought light into his life and sparked the flame of love in him. He sees that she is the one for him and that his heart is set on her.
The song's upbeat tempo and lively melody make it a classic dance number, perfect for couples to swing and sway to. The lyrics convey a sense of security, trust, and commitment, highlighting the importance of faithfulness and loyalty in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
I couldn't if I tried
It would be impossible for me to break your heart because I care for you deeply
Oh, honey if I get restless
If I feel uneasy or unsettled, I know I can count on you to comfort me
Baby, you're not that kind
I know you won't abandon me or act in a way that could cause me emotional pain
You take the weight off of me
You lift my burdens and make my life easier by supporting me
Oh, honey when you knocked on my door
I was overjoyed to see you and knew that you bring happiness into my life
Ooh, I gave you my key
I trust you completely and have given you access to my heart and my life
Woo ooh nobody knows it
Our relationship is a secret between us and we share a special bond
But when I was down, I was your clown
When I was sad or feeling low, you made me laugh and brought me joy
But right from the start, I gave you my heart, oh oh
From the beginning of our relationship, I have loved you deeply and completely
So don't go breaking my heart
Please don't do anything to cause me emotional pain or upset
I won't go breaking your heart
I promise to always be there for you and to never cause you any hurt
Nobody told us, 'Cause nobody showed us
We haven't had good role models for relationships to follow, but we can figure it out together
Now it's up to us babe
We are responsible for making our relationship work and keeping our love strong
Oh, I think we can make it
I have faith in us and believe we can overcome any challenge together
So don't misunderstand me
Please don't misinterpret my intentions or feelings
You put the light in my life
You bring joy and happiness to my life
Oh, you put the spark to the flame
You ignite my passion and make me feel alive
I got your heart in my sights
I am committed to protecting and caring for your heart and emotions
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
I won't go breaking your heart
I promise to always be there for you and to never cause you any hurt
Woo ooh nobody knows it (nobody knows it)
Our love is a secret that only we share and understand
An' right from the start, I gave you my heart, oh oh
I have loved you deeply and completely from the very beginning of our relationship
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
I won't go breaking your heart
I promise to always be there for you and to never cause you any hurt
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
I won't go breaking your heart
I promise to always be there for you and to never cause you any hurt
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
Don't go breaking my heart
Please don't hurt me emotionally or cause me heartbreak
I won't go breaking your heart
I promise to always be there for you and to never cause you any hurt
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MonkeyBoo
The waitress from Road House did get to do a song! "I didn't know she could sing"
@steveyancy2230
Not her
@samueljason8437
LMFAO! True!
@mlblja
Yeah, that's Kiki Dee. Her voice always makes my heart soar..
@Marik-yi4ql
Marcin Dubiel czy to ty ?
@chrissybayby1591
Haha
@Hi-vf9wx
Why are they so adorable, she looks shy at the beggining and he's trying so hard to make her comfortable ;_;
@thebrazilianatlantis165
She's pretending to be shy. It's the premise of the bit.
@sl4983
He was so enthused and full of enjoyment, I really noticed that
@drakke.newsdkekstrareaktio7436
Hes a simp.
Just kidding this song is amazing and greatings from austria🇦🇹