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)
Friends
Elton John Lyrics
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For friends are found on every road
Can you ever think of any better way
For the lost and weary travelers to go
Making friends for the world to see
Let the people know you got what you need
With a friend at hand you will see the light
It seems to me a crime that we should age
These fragile times should never slip us by
A time you never can or shall erase
As friends together watch their childhood fly
Making friends for the world to see
Let the people know you got what you need
With a friend at hand you will see the light
If your friends are there, then everything's all right
Making friends for the world to see
Let the people know you got what you need
With a friend at hand you will see the light
If your friends are there, then everything's all right
Elton John's "Friends" is a song about the importance and value of friendship. The lyrics suggest that friends are found on every path, making life's journey more enjoyable and less lonely. The song encourages people to befriend others and let others know that they have what it takes to be a good friend. It demonstrates that friendship can give light to even the darkest of situations, making everything feel all right.
The song also touches upon the inevitability of aging, reminiscing about the times you spend with your closest friends that you can never experience again. The line "as friends together watch their childhood fly" implies that growing up together is a special bond that should be cherished. The song alludes to the idea that friends are essential, even if they can't reverse or stop the passing of time, and that friendship is one of the best ways to deal with the fragility of life.
Overall, "Friends" is a timeless classic that reminds us of the importance of friendship, especially during challenging times. It conveys a message that is relatable to all people in all walks of life who have experienced the joy of friendship and the comfort of being with good friends.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope the day will be a lighter highway
I wish that life will be easier for everyone
For friends are found on every road
Friends can be found anywhere - on any path you take in life
Can you ever think of any better way
Is there any better solution?
For the lost and weary travelers to go
For those who are tired, feeling lost, or seeking direction
Making friends for the world to see
Creating friendships that others can witness
Let the people know you got what you need
Show others that you have the support and companionship you need
With a friend at hand you will see the light
Having a friend by your side can help you see the brighter side of life
If your friends are there, then everything's all right
Having friends around can make everything feel better
It seems to me a crime that we should age
Getting older feels like a waste of time
These fragile times should never slip us by
We should cherish these moments because they are so fleeting
A time you never can or shall erase
We can never fully forget the moments we spend with our closest friends
As friends together watch their childhood fly
Friends who grow up together can reminisce about their youth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elton John, Bernard J.P. Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c
This poem was in the movie…..
I Meant to Do My Work Today
by
Richard Le Gallienne
I meant to do my work today—
But a brown bird sang in the apple tree,
And a butterfly flitted across the field,
And all the leaves were calling me.
And the wind went sighing over the land,
Tossing the grasses to and fro,
And a rainbow held out its shining hand—
So what could I do but laugh and go
@doobster2010
This is my favorite Elton John song. Simple, not overdone and definitely not overplayed on the radio.
@billmarcola1446
Mine too. Then Your Song
@TayInTheWay
"It seems to me a crime that we should age. These fragile times should never slip us by." Wow, how true is that?
@del7i540
Yup, saw it on a Hallmark birthday card!
@craigcolbert9403
Once in a lifetime a musical Gem like Elton creates his magical sound.
@davidl5325
The other gem that wrote the lyrics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Taupin
@bayoubabe6698
If you’re still out there, I feel the same.
@joseguzman6542
Es que uno lo cree porque lo ve aunque lo que se ve no siempre es realidad
@karnushi
this guy, along with taupin, composed masterpieces...simply amazing
@AlbertoVO5
And in them such a profile of humanity. Taupin is a portraitist of the highest order and John delivers in melodies that won’t leave your head. They are,truly, epic.