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 Guess That
Elton John Lyrics
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Don't look at it like it's forever
Between you and me I could honestly say
That things can only get better
And while I'm away
Dust out the demons inside
And it won't be long before you and me run
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
Just stare into space
Picture my face in your hands
Live for each second without hesitation
And never forget I'm your man
Wait on me girl
Cry in the night if it helps
But more than ever I simply love you
More than I love life itself
The lyrics to Elton John's song "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" speak to the idea that difficult times will eventually pass, and it is important to savor the good moments when they do come. The opening lines encourage the listener not to wish away life's challenging times, but instead to appreciate the beauty in the present moment. The pre-chorus suggests that with a little effort, one can exorcise their inner demons and create a better life for themselves. The chorus itself speaks to the joys of love and companionship, describing the pleasure that can be found in laughing, living, and even simply cuddling with a partner.
The second verse adds an element of longing to the song, as the singer implores his lover to wait for him and picture his face in her hands. The second half of the verse reinforces the message of the chorus, urging the listener to live life to the fullest without reservation. The final lines of the song declare the singer’s deep love for his partner, putting that love above all other aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wish it away
Don't try to make time go by faster or wish your life away
Don't look at it like it's forever
Don't think that your current situation will last forever
Between you and me I could honestly say
I am being sincere when I say
That things can only get better
Your situation will improve over time
And while I'm away
While I'm not physically near you
Dust out the demons inside
Work through your inner struggles and emotional pain
And it won't be long before you and me run
Soon we will run together
To the place in our hearts where we hide
To the place where we feel safe and secure emotionally
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
This feeling of sadness and longing is what people call the blues
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
I have extra time that I could spend with you
Laughing like children, living like lovers
We can have carefree, joyful moments together like children, but also have a deep, passionate love like lovers
Rolling like thunder under the covers
Our love and passion is intense and powerful, like the sound of thunder
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
This feeling of sadness and longing is what people call the blues
Just stare into space
Look out into nothingness
Picture my face in your hands
Imagine holding my face in your hands
Live for each second without hesitation
Live in the moment and don't hold back
And never forget I'm your man
Remember that I am here for you and care for you deeply
Wait on me girl
Be patient and wait for me
Cry in the night if it helps
If you need to cry and release your emotions, do it
But more than ever I simply love you
I love you more than anything else
More than I love life itself
My love for you is the most important thing to me, even more than my own life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Davey Johnstone, Elton John
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@simonperkins4000
I joined the Army in 1983, and this song released on the night before I left. My girlfriend, now wife, was with me, and this became our wedding song, and is still our favourite
@lindap4129
Omg that's so sweet ❤
@alwayseverythingedits
That’s very beautiful. I how I wish I was a teenager in the 80s. Or just not this time period
@charliechipps2191
Reminiscences are so essential in this fairly fruitless hopeless life
@simonperkins4000
Thankyou @@alwayseverythingedits
@andywinslow9638
Congrats on staying together
@emperorpalpatine1228
I love my Metal, but When Elton John comes on, Everything else stops.
@martindawson8745
SAME HERE, ENJOY FRIEND,OK?
@lylebear4953
Fellow metal head who listens to Elton John as well
@brittanibland6249
WHAT ABOUT QUEEN!!!!!!!!