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 will never say goodbye
Elton John Lyrics
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With you along the road
And through it all there'd always be
Tomorrow's episode
Suddenly that isn't true
There's another avenue
Beckoning the great divide
Who's to say who's right or wrong
Whose course is braver run
Still we are, have always been
Will ever be as one
What is done has been done for the best
Though the mist in my eyes might suggest
Just a little confusion about what I'll lose
But if I started over I know I would choose
The same joy the same sadness each step of the way
That fought me and tought me that friends never say
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Suddenly that isn't true
There's another avenue
Beckoning, the great divide
I would choose
The same joy the same sadness each step of the way
That fought me and taught me that friends never say
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
The song "Friends Never Say Goodbye" speaks to the idea of friendship and the special bond that exists between two people who have shared a life together. At the beginning of the song, the singer acknowledges that they have shared everything with their friend, and that there has always been a sense of continuity in their relationship. However, the singer now realizes that things are different and that there is a "great divide" between them. Despite this, the singer chooses not to take sides and believes that they will always be friends, regardless of what happens.
The second half of the song reflects on the idea that what is done is done for the best, even though the singer is experiencing some feelings of loss and confusion. They acknowledge that their friendship has had both joy and sadness, but that they wouldn't have it any other way. The singer affirms their commitment to the idea that friends never say goodbye, even in the face of change and uncertainty.
Overall, "Friends Never Say Goodbye" is a powerful reflection on the importance of friendship and the enduring nature of the bonds that connect us to the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
There isn't much I haven't shared
I have shared almost everything with you
With you along the road
Throughout our journey together
And through it all there'd always be
Even during difficult times
Tomorrow's episode
We can look forward to the future
Suddenly that isn't true
Now, things have changed
There's another avenue
There is a different path to take
Beckoning the great divide
Leading to a separation
Ask no questions, take no side
Don't worry about who's right or wrong
Who's to say who's right or wrong
We can't determine who is correct
Whose course is braver run
Who is taking the harder path
Still we are, have always been
We are still close despite this
Will ever be as one
We will always be friends
What is done has been done for the best
We made the right decisions
Though the mist in my eyes might suggest
Though I may have some doubts
Just a little confusion about what I'll lose
I'm just unsure about what will change
But if I started over I know I would choose
If I had to do it again, I would still choose this friendship
The same joy the same sadness each step of the way
We have experienced happiness and sadness together
That fought me and taught me that friends never say
This experience has taught me that friends never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
We will never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
We will never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
We will never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
We will never say goodbye
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, TIM RICE
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Mirror girl
There isn't much I haven't shared
With you along the road
And through it all there'd always be
Tomorrow's episode
Suddenly that isn't true
There's another avenue
Beckoning, the great divide
Ask no questions, take no side
Who's to say, who's right or wrong
Whose course is braver run
Still we are, have always been
Will ever be, as one
What is done, has been done for the best
Though the mist, in my eyes might suggest
Just a little, confusion, about what I'll lose
But if I started over, I know I would choose
The same joy, the same sadness, each step of the way
That fought for me, and taught me, that friends never say (say goodbye)
Never say goodbye (never say goodbye)
Never say goodbye (never say goodbye, say goodbye)
Never say goodbye (say goodbye)
Never, say, goodbye
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Ta-ta-da-da-ta-ta, never say goodbye
Suddenly that isn't true
There's another avenue
Beckoning, the great divide
I would choose
The same joy, the same sadness, each step of the way
That fought me, and taught me, that friends never say (say goodbye)
Never say goodbye (never say goodye)
Never, say goodbye (never say goodbye)
Never say goodbye (never say goodbye)
Never, say goodbye
ReeKi
I really don't understand why this film was so underrated. the plot was amazing, the phasing is perfect, the soundtrack is 100% on point, and the characters are very well fleshed out, like even the horse has more personality than half of the movie mcs nowadays! it's so bizarre to think this kind of movie was considered a "flop" back then. I'd give anything to see animated films like this again.
AVIVA studios
"It's so bizarre to think this kind of movie was considered a "flop" back then."
i had the same thought.
Mc juggie squad
Lack of marketing
Kenny Klein
I had the Nintendo Color game!
Doc
The movie had more passion and thought put into it than most movies to this day.
I agree with what you said. I watched this movie and its beautiful every time.
it brings back so many memories. Both good and bad.
ReynLynxPSI
@Doc Contrary to your first statement, thought was unfortunately not put into the making of this movie. Everyone who worked on it has stated it was hell to make, the direction changed several times throughout the making of it, leaving everyone frustrated and unsatisfied with the end result. The crew was most certainly passionate, though - the scene with the ball game was almost cut from the film but the staff fought hard to keep it in because it was one of the few historically accurate things in the movie.
Doesn't mean I don't love the film. It's an amazing movie, and Tulio and Miguel are just the perfect main characters with the greatest dynamic!
Fogo Brazilian Street Food
I wish they would go back to 2d/3d animated movies. They spent a lot more time on developing a solid storyline and character development as opposed to the visual effects which are nice in modern movies but dang, if this wasn't such and original plot and a breath of fresh air. It's got buddy cop vibes, Indiana Jones vibes, even Tzekel-Kan, as one dimensional as his character was, delivered his lines with such conviction and emotion that it made you sort of root for him to rise to higher levels because he forced the other characters to surpass their limits and overcome. A great villain creates a great hero.
Doge The Dog
Nothing wrong with the way this was animated. Still amazes me that this is over 20 years old. I wish there were more movies that looked like this one design wise. Like actually drawn cartoons.
I guess doing CGI is easier than drawing everything
Fogo Brazilian Street Food
@Doge The Dog this is one of the last DreamWorks movies that still had 2d hand drawn elements.
The Prince of Egypt.
Joseph: King of Dreams
The Road To El Dorado
And Sinbad: Legend of The Seven Seas are the last 4 movies from DreamWorks to utilize the particular hybrid animations style you see in tRtED. IMO, other than Shrek 1 & 2, DreamWorks has struggled to produce anything that has captured my attention quite like the 4 movies I mentioned above.
Kevin Leroy
@Fogo Brazilian Street Food you forgot to mention spirit stallion of the Cimarron animation movies