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 Guess Thats Why They Call It the Blues
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
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
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
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
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
In Elton John's hit song "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues," the lyrics express a message of hope and optimism in the face of difficult times. The opening lines "Don't wish it away, Don't look at it like it's forever" encourage the listener to stay present in the moment and realize that things will improve. The lines "And while I'm away, Dust out the demons inside" suggest that the singer is physically away but is urging his loved one to confront their inner struggles in order to move forward.
The chorus "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" suggests that spending time with a loved one, enjoying life's simple pleasures, and being physically close, can provide comfort and happiness. The final lines "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" reaffirm the strength of the love between the singer and his loved one, suggesting that although things may be difficult, their love will ultimately overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wish it away
Don't let go of something good willingly.
Don't look at it like it's forever
The present moment will not last forever, so enjoy it while you can.
Between you and me I could honestly say
Speaking truthfully and openly, things can only improve from here.
That things can only get better
The future will be brighter and more positive than the present.
And while I'm away
During my absence, take time to reflect on yourself.
Dust out the demons inside
Take this opportunity to work through personal struggles and issues.
And it won't be long before you and me run
We will soon be reunited and share joy again.
To the place in our hearts where we hide
To the intimate, vulnerable space where we truly connect.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
The feeling of longing and sadness can also bring emotional depth and richness.
Time on my hands could be time spent with you
I have idle time that can be filled with quality time together.
Laughing like children, living like lovers
Experiencing pure joy and connection, like carefree children and passionate lovers.
Rolling like thunder under the covers
Expressing intense physical and emotional connection in private moments.
Just stare into space
Take a moment to reflect, dream, and imagine.
Picture my face in your hands
Imagine my image in your mind's eye, and hold it with tenderness and love.
Live for each second without hesitation
Fully embrace each moment of life, without fear or doubt holding you back.
And never forget I'm your man
Remember that I am here for you, as your partner and support system.
Wait on me girl
Have patience for my return, and know that I am worth the wait.
Cry in the night if it helps
It is okay to express your feelings, and I am here to support you through them.
But more than ever I simply love you
My love for you has grown stronger over time, and nothing can change that.
More than I love life itself
My love for you is the most important thing to me, even more than my own life.
And I guess that's why they call it the blues
The depth and intensity of our love can also bring moments of sadness and longing.
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!!!!!!!!