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)
In the Morning
Elton John Lyrics
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As I free my eyes of sleep
And think only of him running
To the promise he must keep
Such a love I've never known
It fills my life with joy
Oh the miracles the morning brings
You may find if he's there
It eases your mind
And besides he's so kind
It makes you feel fine
In the morning
Through my window comes a light
Like none that I have known
Well the night has passed between us
And the love has grown and grown
Like a river through a valley
Where the waters never end
Spinning down and always onward
These lyrics describe the feeling of waking up in the morning with a sense of joy and love. The singer thinks of the person they love, who is running to fulfill a promise. The love the singer feels is so strong that it fills their life with joy and seems to bring miracles in the morning. The darkness of the night cannot destroy this love. The singer suggests that having this person in their life eases their mind and that the person is kind and makes them feel fine in the morning.
The second verse continues to describe the morning light that comes through the window as a new day dawns. It is a light that the singer has never known, indicating that the love and joy they are feeling are new and profound. The night between the singer and the person they love has passed, and their love has only grown stronger. The metaphor of a river flowing through a valley, always onward and never-ending, represents the growth and forward momentum of their love.
Overall, the lyrics express the idea that love can bring immense joy and light into a person's life, even in the early mornings when the day has just begun. The singer's love is so strong that it brings miracles and cannot be destroyed by darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning there's a feeling
Every morning I wake up with a certain feeling in my heart and mind.
As I free my eyes of sleep
As I open my eyes after sleeping, I start feeling and thinking in a certain way.
And think only of him running
My mind immediately goes to the person I love, picturing him running towards his responsibilities and promises.
To the promise he must keep
The promise he has made is very important and he is determined to fulfill it.
Such a love I've never known
The love I have for this person is different and more intense than any other love I've experienced before.
It fills my life with joy
This love brings immense joy and happiness to my life every day.
Oh the miracles the morning brings
The morning brings a sense of wonder and excitement for what the day has in store.
The dark cannot destroy
No matter how dark or difficult the situation may get, the love I have for this person will not be destroyed.
You may find if he's there
If he is by my side, you will notice a change in my mood.
It eases your mind
Having him by my side gives me a sense of peace and ease of mind.
And besides he's so kind
Not only is he a source of peace, but he is also a very kind and caring person.
It makes you feel fine
His presence makes everything feel fine and good.
Through my window comes a light
I see a bright light shining through my window, which symbolizes hope and positivity in my life.
Like none that I have known
I have never felt this kind of hope and happiness before.
Well the night has passed between us
Even though we may have had a difficult night, we have come out stronger with our love for each other.
And the love has grown and grown
Despite any challenges we may face, our love for each other continues to grow stronger and deeper every day.
Like a river through a valley
Our love is like a strong river that flows without stopping, going through all the ups and downs of life.
Where the waters never end
The flow of love never stops, always continuing to bring new experiences and emotions.
Spinning down and always onward
Our love moves forward, always turning and spinning, never stagnant or stuck in one place.
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tiny Dancer
Nice one! I love discovering oldie Elton tunes I haven't heard before. He became a much better singer over time, but there's something so sweet and innocent about his younger voice, just makes me smile. Thanks!
Mário Marinato
Sounds like a gospel song on a sunny sunday morning on a local church. Thanks for sharing.
Jan John
Sweet early Elton, thank you for this, you have collected a wonderful collection of very early Elton and Bernie which is lovely to get a chance to hear them!
RadDudeski69
What a cute little song, thanks for posting it Miss!
Jerry Arnold
Such a great find, never would have heard this song if not for YouTube
elton1111
Thanks! This song shows some of the tuneful potential that was there in an embryonic stage at that point, even with the amateurish production.
ReggieGirl Penny
Love these!
Simona Sperlova
YOUR A WINNER !!!
Thank you for all your beautiful videos and sharing your life journey with us….
trfesok
Sounds like John Denver, of all people!
ELVAR MASSON
...and a bit like James Taylor