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)
Honey Roll
Elton John Lyrics
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Loosen up my tie to help me breathe
Insisting that I pay my alimony
Each and every day is the same old scene
Come on do the roll, do the roll with me
Come on do the roll, do the roll with me
I said honey, I said honey
Come on do the honey roll with me
Well I want to say that I'm your mister funky
Singing this song is taking up your time
I did the donkey now I'm your funky monkey
Sing it children, sing it on your mind
The lyrics to Elton John's song Honey Roll are playful and suggestive. The singer is addressing a lover, asking if they want to join him in some risqué activities. He wants to "drive" or "ride" on a "pony," indicating a sexual metaphor. He also asks the lover to "loosen up [his] tie," which likely means he wants her to help him relax or breathe more easily.
The singer then brings up the topic of alimony, which suggests that he is divorced or separated from a previous partner. He seems to feel burdened by having to pay it every day, which may explain his desire to let loose and have some fun.
Throughout the song, the singer encourages his lover to "do the roll" and "do the honey roll" with him. This likely means that he wants to engage in some kind of sexual activity together. He also describes himself as her "mister funky" and a "funky monkey," suggesting that he is fun, playful, and willing to try new things.
Overall, the lyrics to Honey Roll are lighthearted and flirty, with a focus on sexual innuendo and playful experimentation.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to drive to ride mount on your pony
Are you willing to take control and have some fun?
Loosen up my tie to help me breathe
I need to relax and let loose to feel free
Insisting that I pay my alimony
I'm stuck in a rut of paying bills and debts
Each and every day is the same old scene
I'm tired of the monotonous routine
Come on do the roll, do the roll with me
Let's shake things up and try something new together
I said honey, I said honey
Addressing a loved one, asking for their participation
Come on do the honey roll with me
Let's enjoy each other's company and have some fun
Well I want to say that I'm your mister funky
I want to be the fun, cool guy in your life
Singing this song is taking up your time
I appreciate you listening and being with me
I did the donkey now I'm your funky monkey
I'm versatile and can adapt to your needs
Sing it children, sing it on your mind
Join in the fun and let loose with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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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.....