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)
In The Name Of You
Elton John Lyrics
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And a dollar in my hand
But I'll drop it in your tin cup
'Cause you were a one man band
If I could make a million
On some TV show
On the roulette wheel
In a great big casino
I'd go ahead and do it
But only if I knew
I could go ahead and claim it
In the name of you
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever tricks I'd use
I would find a way to claim it
In the name of you
I got my favorite hat
With that snakeskin band
When you need a little shake
I've put it in your hands
To the bottom of the ocean
I would surely dive
To find the oldest oyster
With the biggest pearl inside
I'd go ahead and do it
But only if I knew
I could go ahead and claim it
In the name of you
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever tricks I'd use
I would find a way to claim it
In the name of you
I'd claim a [?]
I'd claim a tune
All the undiscovered territory
Out there beyond the moon
I'd go ahead and do it
But only if I knew
I could go ahead and claim it
In the name of you
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever tricks I'd use
I would find a way to claim it
In the name of you
I'd go ahead and do it
But only if I knew
I could go ahead and claim it
In the name of you
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever tricks I'd use
I would find a way to claim it
In the name of you
In the name of you
In the name of you
In the name of you
In the name of you
In the name of you
Oh, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
The lyrics of Elton John's song "In The Name Of You" convey a deep sense of devotion and love towards someone. The singer presents themselves as willing to give up their material possessions and even go to great lengths in order to honor and support this person. The opening lines show a humble mindset, symbolized by having only a penny and a dollar, yet they express a willingness to give it all away by dropping it in the other person's tin cup. This highlights their selflessness and desire to support the one they love.
The next verse showcases the singer's desire for their loved one's success and happiness. They mention wanting to make a million on a TV show or in a casino, but only if they can do it in the name of the person they adore. This suggests that the singer finds true value and purpose in being able to claim success as a tribute to their loved one. The emphasis is not on personal gain, but on the connection and devotion they share.
The following verses continue to illustrate the depth of the singer's commitment. They mention their favorite hat, implying that they are willing to part with anything dear to them if it brings joy to their loved one. Even diving to the bottom of the ocean to find a rare pearl symbolizes the lengths they would go to in order to provide something precious and meaningful.
Overall, the song portrays a love that is selfless, devoted, and willing to sacrifice in order to bring happiness and success to the object of affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a penny in my pocket
I have a small amount of money
And a dollar in my hand
I have a bit more money
But I'll drop it in your tin cup
I will give it to you, even though it's not much
'Cause you were a one man band
You were talented enough to perform alone
If I could make a million
If I could become incredibly rich
On some TV show
Through appearing on a television program
On the roulette wheel
By gambling
In a great big casino
In a large gambling establishment
I'd go ahead and do it
I would take that opportunity
But only if I knew
But only if I was certain
I could go ahead and claim it
I could successfully obtain it
In the name of you
In your honor or for your benefit
Whatever worth I'd choose
Whatever value I would assign to it
Whatever tricks I'd use
Whatever strategies or techniques I would employ
I would find a way to claim it
I would discover a method to acquire it
I got my favorite hat
I possess my preferred hat
With that snakeskin band
Adorned with a band made of snakeskin
When you need a little shake
When you require some encouragement
I've put it in your hands
I have given it to you
To the bottom of the ocean
To the very depths of the sea
I would surely dive
I would certainly submerge myself
To find the oldest oyster
In search of the most ancient oyster
With the biggest pearl inside
Containing the largest pearl it holds
I'd claim a [?]
I would take ownership of something
I'd claim a tune
I would assert authorship of a melody
All the undiscovered territory
All the unexplored regions
Out there beyond the moon
Far beyond the moon's reach
In the name of you
In your honor or for your benefit
In the name of you
In your honor or for your benefit
In the name of you
In your honor or for your benefit
Oh, oh yeah
Expressing excitement or agreement
Oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or affirmation
Oh yeah
Expressing delight or satisfaction
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELTON JOHN, BERNARD J.P. TAUPIN
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Karina Alves
Com o passar dos anos John só melhorou ainda mais o seu timbre. Tem cantor que as cordas vocais vão se perdendo mas com o Elton é uma historia bem diferente! Amo muito sua atualidade!
Carlos Augusto Silveira Pinto
Linda música!
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johns0706
The more I listen the better it gets. To me that's what makes a great song.
Gislaine Ruiz
Sempre surpeendendo !
Maravilhoso video, linda canção ...
Parabéns
Noah Cross
Nothing like some Elton John to cheer a person up.
Alejandro
The whole new album of Elton John is amazing:)
Betty V
Loved this especially the classic movie vibes!! Love you Elton John!! 💜💜💜
Hugo Tre
Não existe melhor que Elton John!!!
Sou fã desde os 9 anos de idade!!!
Desativado
kkkkk tbm sou fã
Alexandr Kalashnikov
Элтон Джон, уважаю, люблю, восхищаюсь.
Дальнейших творческих успехов Вам.