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)
I've Seen That Movie Too
Elton John Lyrics
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When you think I don't have a clue
Baby you're crazy
If you think that you can fool me
Because I've seen that movie too
The one where the players are acting surprised
Saying love's just a four letter word
Well their actions become so absurd
So keep your auditions for somebody
Who hasn't got so much to lose
'Cause you can tell by the lines I'm reciting
That I've seen that movie too
So keep your auditions for somebody
Who hasn't got so much to lose
'Cause you can tell by the lines I'm reciting
I've seen that movie too
It's a habit I have, I don't get pushed around
Stop twinkling your star like you do
I'm not the blue print for all of your 'b' films
Because I've seen that movie too
The one where the players are acting surprised
Saying love's just a four letter word
Between forcing smiles, with the knives in their eyes
All their actions become so absurd
So keep your auditions for somebody
Who hasn't got so much to lose
'Cause you can tell by the lines I'm reciting
That I've seen that movie too
So keep your auditions for somebody
Who hasn't got so much to lose
'Cause you can tell by the lines I'm reciting
I've seen that movie too
So keep your auditions for somebody
Who hasn't got so much to lose
'Cause you can tell by the lines I'm reciting
I've seen that movie too
So keep your auditions for somebody
Who hasn't got so much to lose
'Cause you can tell by the lines I'm reciting
I've seen that movie too
In Elton John's song "I've Seen That Movie Too", he talks about how he is not fooled by someone who is lying to him. He can see through their fake actions and words, as he has seen it all before. The lyric "I can see by your eyes you must be lying" shows how he is perceptive and can tell when someone is not being truthful. He then mentions how the person is acting surprised and saying that love is just a four-letter word, which shows how they are not genuine in their feelings towards him. Elton John seems to be warning this person to not try and manipulate him with fake emotions, as he has seen this type of behavior before, hence the title of the song "I've Seen That Movie Too".
The lyrics, "Between forcing smiles, with the knives in their eyes
Well their actions become so absurd" portrays how people can act fake and insincere, masking their true intentions by smiling through their teeth, and yet their true feelings of malice can be found in their eyes. Elton John sees that people who act like this are absurd and their behavior seems overdone and theatrical. He advises them to find someone who hasn't got so much to lose, as he is not willing to be manipulated by such fake behavior. The lyric "Stop twinkling your star like you do" shows that he is not impressed or persuaded by someone's celebrity status or star power, as he has seen through such superficial behavior before.
Overall, "I've Seen That Movie Too" is a warning to someone who is trying to manipulate Elton John with fake emotions and deceptive tactics. He is wise to their tricks and is tired of their insincerity. The song emphasizes the need for honesty and sincerity in relationships and warns against those who try to deceive others.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see by your eyes you must be lying
I can tell that you're not telling the truth just by looking into your eyes
When you think I don't have a clue
You believe that you're successfully deceiving me, when in fact, I am aware of your true intentions
Baby you're crazy
You're acting foolish and irrational by assuming you can trick me
If you think that you can fool me
You're mistaken if you believe you can deceive me
Because I've seen that movie too
I've already experienced this situation and dealt with individuals like you, so your tactics won't work
The one where the players are acting surprised
This scenario is similar to past experiences I've encountered where the people involved pretend to be shocked by events that they have orchestrated
Saying love's just a four letter word
The individuals involved in this situation are belittling love and treating it as if it is insignificant
Between forcing smiles, with the knives in their eyes
Although they are trying to appear cohesive and happy, there is hidden animosity among them
Well their actions become so absurd
Their behaviors are illogical and nonsensical
So keep your auditions for somebody
Don't waste your time trying to deceive me and find someone who is more gullible
Who hasn't got so much to lose
Find someone who doesn't have in-depth experiences like myself, who is more susceptible to your tactics
Cause you can tell by the lines I'm reciting
Based on the way I'm speaking, it's obvious that I'm not easily fooled, so don't even try
It's a habit I have, I don't get pushed around
I have the tendency to stand up for myself and not allow others to manipulate me
Stop twinkling your star like you do
Don't try to impress me with your charm, because it won't work
I'm not the blue print for all of your 'b' films
Don't base your actions off of stereotypical characters from low-budget movies
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.....