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)
Hello Hello
Elton John Lyrics
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Headed out to see the sights
Ain't life a many splendored thing?
Duckin' up and out
All those crazy sights and sounds
Bounce around like puppets on a string
Anything to change my mind
Famous last lines of a fool
Just when do you think
You're a chain with just one link
Something comes to tip you off your stool
Hello, hello
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
Hello
Do a dizzy dance
Twirl around and take a chance
Nothing's easy, nothing comes for free
Sniffing all the flowers
Running through an autumn shower
Compare it to someone else like me
Hello, hello
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
Hello
And I can fly on the back of a bird
And I can shake all leaves from a tree
If there's a quest of a knight, I'll just follow right
Do this better than the one I used to be
Hello, hello
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
(Hello)
Hello, hello
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
(Hello)
Hello
(Hello)
Hello
Hello, hello
The lyrics of Elton John's song "Hello Hello" captures the theme of self-discovery and exploring the world around us. The singer talks about feeling light and carefree as they step out to experience new things. Life is a many-splendored thing, and there is so much to see and explore. The lyrics allude to a child-like sense of wonder at the world around us and a desire to engage with it. The singer describes the sights and sounds of the world as crazy and comparisons are made to puppets on a string, bouncing around in excitement.
The lyrics also touch on the possibility of being thrown off course when one thinks they have everything figured out. Just when you think you are a chain with one link, something can come along to tip you off your stool. The repetition of the word "hello" throughout the song can be interpreted as a symbol of connection and the reminder that we are never alone in our experiences.
Overall, "Hello Hello" is a song about embracing life, exploring the world around us, and connecting with others along the way. It encourages listeners to take chances and not be afraid to follow their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel a feeling light
Experiencing a sense of joy and lightness
Headed out to see the sights
Leaving to explore and experience new things
Ain't life a many splendored thing?
Life is a beautiful and multifaceted experience
Duckin' up and out
Moving around quickly and energetically
All those crazy sights and sounds
Experiencing overwhelming and exciting sensations
Bounce around like puppets on a string
Feeling like one is being controlled and moved by external forces
Never gonna find
Will never discover
Anything to change my mind
Anything that will alter my perspective or beliefs
Famous last lines of a fool
Common phrases spoken by someone who is foolish
Just when do you think
At the moment when you believe
You're a chain with just one link
You are part of something greater, but only represent a small piece of it
Something comes to tip you off your stool
Something occurs to shake up your beliefs or plans
Hello, hello
Greetings, welcome
My, my, my, what have we here?
Expression of surprise or fascination
What a surprise
This is unexpected
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Realizing that there are others present or supportive
Someone's out there to say hello
Someone is reaching out to connect or acknowledge
Do a dizzy dance
Dance in a way that is unsteady or disorienting
Twirl around and take a chance
Spin around and take a risk
Nothing's easy, nothing comes for free
Accomplishing anything requires effort and often has associated costs
Sniffing all the flowers
Taking time to appreciate and enjoy the simple things in life
Running through an autumn shower
Moving quickly through a time of change or transition
Compare it to someone else like me
Find a commonality to relate and connect with
And I can fly on the back of a bird
The ability to experience freedom and transcendence
And I can shake all leaves from a tree
The ability to have great impact or influence
If there's a quest of a knight, I'll just follow right
Willingness to follow a noble or meaningful cause
Do this better than the one I used to be
Capable of achieving greater success or fulfillment than in the past
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elton John, Stefani J. Germanotta, Bernard J. P. Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Gnomeo James McAvoy
Mario Chris Pratt
Lady Bluebury Maggie Smith
Princess Peach Anya Taylor-Joy
Featherstone Jim Cummings
Luigi Charlie Day
Tybalt Jason Statham
Bowser Jack Black
Benny Matt Lucas
Toad Keegan-Michael Key
Juliet Emily Blunt
Donkey Kong Seth Rogen
Lord Redbrick Michael Caine
Cranky Kong Fred Armisen
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LYRICS:
Feel a feeling light
Headed out to see the sights
Ain't life a many splendored thing?
Duckin' up and down
All these crazy sights and sounds
Bounce around like puppets on a string
Never gonna find
Anything to change my mind
Famous last lines of a fool
Just when you think
You're a chain with just one link
Something comes to tip you off your stool
(CHORUS):
Hello, hello (hello hello)
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello (hello hello)
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
(Hello)
Do a dizzy dance
Twirl around and take a chance
Nothing's easy, nothing comes for free
Sniffing all the flowers
Running through an autumn shower
Compare it to someone else like me
Hello, hello (hello hello)
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello (hello hello)
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
(Hello)
And I can fly on the back of a bird
And I can shake all leaves from a tree
If there's a quest of a knight, where there's wrong, I'll be right
Do this better than the one I used to be
Hello, hello (hello hello)
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello (hello hello)
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
(Hello)
Hello
(Hello)
Hello
Hello, hello
@clintsummers1036
Feel a feeling light
Headed out to see the sights
Ain't life a many splendored thing?
Duckin' up and out
All those crazy sights and sounds
Bounce around like puppets on a string
Never gonna find
Anything to change my mind
Famous last lines of a fool
Just when do you think
You're a chain with just one link
Something comes to tip you off your stool
Hello, hello
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
Hello
Do a dizzy dance
Twirl around and take a chance
Nothing's easy, nothing comes for free
Sniffing all the flowers
Running through an autumn shower
Compare it to someone else like me
Hello, hello
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
Hello
And I can fly on the back of a bird
And I can shake all leaves from a tree
If there's a quest of a knight, I'll just follow right
Do this better than the one I used to be
Hello, hello
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
(Hello)
Hello, hello
My, my, my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise
Hello, hello
I'm not alone, it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
(Hello)
Hello
(Hello)
Hello
Hello, hello
@teresaguardado3346
Feet are feeling light
Head on out to see the sights
Ain't life a many splendored thing?
Ducking up and down
All these crazy sights and sounds
Bounce around like puppets on a string
Never gonna find, anything to change my mind
Famous last lines of a fool
Just when you think
You're a chain with just one link
Something comes to tip you off your stool
Hello hello
Hello hello
My my my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise!
Hello, Hello
Hello, Hello
I'm not alone it's good to know
Someone's out threr dropped say hello
Hello!
Do a dizzy dance
Twirl around and take a chance
Nothing's easy
Nothing comes for free
Sniffing on a flower
Run through an autumn shower
Bumping into someone else like me
Hello hello
Hello hello
My my my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise!
Hello, Hello
Hello, Hello
I'm not alone it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
Hello!
And I could fly on the back of a bird
I could shake all the leaves from a tree
If there's a quest I'm a Knight
Where's there's wrong I'll do right
Two is better than the one I used to be
Hello hello
Hello hello
My my my, what have we here?
What a surprise
What a surprise!
Hello, Hello
Hello, Hello
I'm not alone it's good to know
Someone's out there to say hello
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@isosen1
The fact that this version is not on Spotify is a crime
@grace-ol1jw
strongly agreed
@immunecookie0179
The solo version is on instagram music but not this version
@laylonieandco
ugh i’m glad i’m not the only one who’s been looking for it
@elliehindman7448
It’s not on amazon music either ☹️
@jinxyrock7937
Spotify’s trash
@genesis_ink
this song doesn't feel like a real thing. Like, imagine if you had never heard of this, and i just walked up to you and said "Elton John and Lady GaGa collaborated on a song for a kids movie about gnomes" you'd think i was crazy.
@zacharyloizides6453
Ink_ D3M0n Elton John and Lady Gaga
@gibraillagneau1302
Yet it is, that's the cool thing about it :)
Grew up with the movie nonetheless
@ruthahern
Elton John and Lady GaGa collaborated on a song for a kids movie parody of one of Shakespeare’s most famous play with gnomes.