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)
I'm Your Man
Elton John Lyrics
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I'll do anything you ask me to
And if you want another kind of love
I'll wear a mask for you
If you want a partner, hold my hand
If you want to strike me down in anger
Here I stand
Baby I'm your man
If you want a boxer
I will step into the ring for you
And if you want a doctor
I'll examine every inch of you
If you want a driver, climb inside
Or if you want to take me for a ride
You know you can
Baby I'm your man
The moon's too bright
The chain's too tight
The beast won't go to sleep
I've been running through these promises to you
That I made and I could not keep
But a man never got a woman back
Not by begging on his knees
Or I'd crawl to you baby
I'd fall at your feet
And I'd howl at your beauty
Like a dog in heat
And I'd claw at your heart
And I'd tear at your sheet
I'd say please
I'm your man
And if you gotta sleep a moment on the road
I will steer for you
And if yo want to work the street alone
I'll disappear for you
If you want a father for your child
Or only want to walk with me a while
Across the sand
Baby I'm your man
I'm your man
If you want a lover, I'm your man
If you want a boxer, I'm your man
If you want a doctor, I'm your man
Elton John's "I'm Your Man" is a song that expresses the singer's sincere promise to do anything for the one he loves. The song begins with the opening verse where Elton John promises to do anything that his lover desires of him. He goes on to promise that he will be her lover, partner, and even someone that she can hold hands with. The verse thereafter talks about how Elton John is willing to be a boxer or a doctor for the one he loves so that he can be everything that she needs him to be.
The song progresses into the chorus with the lyrics "Baby, I'm your man" repeated several times, emphasizing that he is willing to do anything for her. In the second verse, the singer speaks about how he has made promises to his lover that he could not keep. Despite this, he stands before his lover, willing to beg, crawl or howl at her beauty just to prove how much he loves her.
The song then concludes with the final verse promising to be whatever his lover needs, even if it means disappearing or being a father to her child. Overall, this song is an unwavering expression of love, devotion, and willingness to do anything for the one he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want a lover
If you desire someone to love you unconditionally
I'll do anything you ask me to
I am willing to fulfill all your needs and wants
And if you want another kind of love
If you require a different type of love that suits you better
I'll wear a mask for you
I'm willing to change myself to match your ideal partner
If you want a partner, hold my hand
If you require someone to partner with and support you
If you want to strike me down in anger
Even if you lash out at me, I will remain steadfast
Here I stand
I am here and ready to support you
Baby I'm your man
I am devoted to you
If you want a boxer
If you require someone to fight for you and protect you
I will step into the ring for you
I am willing to go any extent to ensure your safety
And if you want a doctor
If you require someone to take care of you physically
I'll examine every inch of you
I'm willing to take care of all your physical and health needs
If you want a driver, climb inside
If you're finding it hard to navigate through life, I will help drive you towards your goals
Or if you want to take me for a ride
If you want to lead the way, I'm willing to follow and discover new things with you
You know you can
You can always count on me
The moon's too bright
Life feels too difficult
The chain's too tight
It feels like I am being restricted
The beast won't go to sleep
The inner turmoil within me won't subside easily
I've been running through these promises to you
I've been trying my best to keep my commitments to you
That I made and I could not keep
But sometimes, despite my efforts, I failed to keep my promises
But a man never got a woman back
But I know that a man cannot win back a woman this way
Not by begging on his knees
Begging for forgiveness won't help in fixing the relationship
Or I'd crawl to you baby
Just like a baby crawls to seek shelter, I'm willing to do anything to win you back
I'd fall at your feet
I'll come to you humbly, seeking your support and love
And I'd howl at your beauty
Your beauty charms me and makes me emotional
Like a dog in heat
I am helpless and obedient before your beauty
And I'd claw at your heart
I want to reach out to your heart and grab your attention
And I'd tear at your sheet
I want to get closer to you, even if it means tearing down a barrier
I'd say please
I'll plead with you to come back
And if you gotta sleep a moment on the road
If you feel exhausted, I will take care of you
I will steer for you
I'm willing to take the reins of your life to help you when you are tired
And if yo want to work the street alone
If you want to do something without my help, I'll give you your space
I'll disappear for you
I will give you the freedom you need to work without interference
If you want a father for your child
If you desire a long-term parent for your child
Or only want to walk with me a while
If you want to spend some time with me just for the moment
Across the sand
In all of life's obstacles, I'll be with you
Baby I'm your man
In all situations, no matter what you need, I'm here for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leonard Cohen
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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.....