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)
Don't Trust That Woman
Elton John Lyrics
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She's in a most peculiar phase.
You can rear end her, oh, it'll send her.
She wants you, she'll have you her own way.
Don't untie her, don't defy her,
'Cause she'll bring you down to your knees.
You can beat her but don't mistreat her,
Don't trust that woman,
Don't trust that woman, boys,
'Cause she'll burn you,
Turn you into little toys.
Don't trust that woman,
Don't trust that woman, boys,
'Cause she'll hurt you,
And turn you into little toys.
Don't trust that woman, boys.
She's a man-eater, oh, don't you cheat her;
She'll cut you, just to watch you bleed.
A woman half crazy, oh, then again lazy,
With an appetite to feed.
She's a liar, oh, you can't buy her,
'Cause she'll bring you down to your knees.
Don't untie her, don't defy her,
Oh, don't believe that woman please.
Mean sister, tongue-twister,
She takes it easy, but she makes it hard.
Soul sister, two-fister,
She takes it easy, but she makes it hard.
"Don't Trust That Woman" is a song by Elton John that speaks to the theme of distrust and caution when it comes to men's engagements with women. The song opens with the lyrics, "She's a real ball-buster, don't trust her," which is a clear indication of the tumultuous nature of his interaction with this woman. She is in a peculiar phase, and her behavior is unpredictable. The lyrics caution men to exercise caution when engaging with her, lest they end up being controlled by her.
The second verse delves deeper into the nature of the woman's behavior. She's described as a "man-eater" who is capable of cutting you just to watch you bleed. She's unpredictable and crazy, with an insatiable appetite that needs constant feeding. The lyrics encourage the listener not to trust her, warning that she's not someone to be trifled with. The final verse is a culmination of the song's message: Don't trust this woman boys, for she'll burn you, turn you into little toys. She's a mean sister, a tongue-twister, a soul sister, a two-fister who takes life easy but makes it hard.
Overall, the message of the song is clear: be cautious when engaging with women, especially those who display erratic or unpredictable behavior. Elton John's raw vocals and the song's catchy melody make it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a real ball-buster, don't trust her,
She's very hard to deal with and shouldn't be trusted.
She's in a most peculiar phase.
She's going through an unusual phase.
You can rear end her, oh, it'll send her.
Even a small action against her will provoke her.
She wants you, she'll have you her own way.
She always gets what she wants, no matter what.
Don't untie her, don't defy her,
Don't attempt to stand up against her or challenge her authority.
'Cause she'll bring you down to your knees.
She'll make you feel powerless and submissive.
You can beat her but don't mistreat her,
You can try to resist her, but don't be cruel to her.
Oh, don't believe that woman please.
Don't believe any promises or words from her.
Don't trust that woman,
She's not trustworthy.
Don't trust that woman, boys,
Men, don't trust this woman.
'Cause she'll burn you,
She will cause harm to you.
Turn you into little toys.
You will become powerless and weak under her.
She's a man-eater, oh, don't you cheat her;
She's a predator, don't try to deceive her.
She'll cut you, just to watch you bleed.
She will cause you harm and enjoy your suffering.
A woman half crazy, oh, then again lazy,
She's both crazy and lazy.
With an appetite to feed.
She desires to control and dominate everyone around her.
She's a liar, oh, you can't buy her,
She cannot be bought or bribed.
'Cause she'll bring you down to your knees.
She'll make you feel powerless and submissive.
Mean sister, tongue-twister,
She's mean and difficult to deal with.
She takes it easy, but she makes it hard.
She appears calm and relaxed, but she makes things difficult.
Soul sister, two-fister,
She's spiritual and also drinks a lot.
She takes it easy, but she makes it hard.
She appears calm and relaxed, but she makes things difficult.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHER, LES DUDEK, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Peter Harthen
on Sacrifice
not like todays crap
Peter Harthen
on Sacrifice
Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....