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)
It's All In the Game
Elton John Lyrics
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But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know has love
You have words with him
And your future's looking kind of dim
But these things
Once in a while he won't call
Oh but it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet "ok"
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your heart will fly away
Come on sing it now
Do-do-do-do-do do doo, oh yeah
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your heart will fly away
“It’s All In The Game” is a beautiful love song that describes the ups and downs of a relationship. It speaks about the moments of happiness, sadness and all the emotions in between that make up a relationship. The lyrics suggest that despite the challenges, love is what makes life beautiful, and it's all in the game that we know as love.
The first verse sets the tone of the song, stating that it's natural to cry and suffer sometimes in a relationship, but that's just a part of the "wonderful game" called love. The second verse talks about a woman who has had an argument with her partner, and the relationship seems to be on the rocks. However, the lyrics suggest that her heart can rise above these challenges, and she can still find love.
The chorus offers reassurance that sometimes, the man in her life might not be available, but that's all part of the game, and he will soon be back with her. The bridge, on the other hand, describes the moment when they reconcile. Their lips meet, and the touch of their fingertips is electrifying, lighting up their hearts.
Elton John captures the spirit of love, its joys and pains, with beautiful melodies and captivating lyrics. He underscores the complexity of relationships, the moments of despair and hope, and how love makes it worth playing the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Many a tear has to fall
There will be many moments of sadness and disappointment in love.
But it's all in the game
These ups and downs are a natural part of the game of love.
All in the wonderful game
Despite its challenges, love is still a wonderful and fulfilling experience.
That we know has love
Love is the driving force behind this game we call relationships.
You have words with him
You have an argument or disagreement with your partner.
And your future's looking kind of dim
The future of your relationship seems uncertain and unclear.
But these things
However, these challenges and obstacles are only temporary.
Your heart can rise above
You can overcome these challenges with the power of your heart and emotions.
Once in a while he won't call
Sometimes your partner may not reach out or communicate with you.
Oh but it's all in the game
This lack of communication is just another part of the game of love.
Soon he'll be there at your side
However, your partner will come back around and be there for you once again.
With a sweet "ok"
Your partner will reassure you and make everything okay again.
And he'll kiss your lips
Your partner will show you affection and love.
And caress your waiting fingertips
Your partner will touch and embrace you tenderly.
And your heart will fly away
Your emotions and feelings will lift you up and make you feel alive with love.
Come on sing it now
This is a call for everyone to join in the celebration of love and relationships.
Do-do-do-do-do do doo, oh yeah
These are the joyful sounds of love that remind us of its beauty and vitality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLO KARGES, LISA DALBELLO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@novicehistorian4006
Amazing to hear, I am related to Vice President Charles Dawes that wrote and created this single 😀😀😁😁
@gostapalmer6169
I`m gonna put my foot down here and have always been perfectly convinced this is David Byron, later of Uriah Heep fame. David and Elton did a lot of these cover sessions together. I can clearly detect EJ doing backup vocals here.
Am I really the first to go public on this?
@DDLEE76
I'm with you, this is definitely David, not Elton 👍
@ColumRogers
This is an excellent effort if I must say so myself. The original is beautiful and I think they good a very good job cover this :)
@RebeccaHarrold7
It is Elton
@EnOrangeSoffa
dope
@edmundgwenn8399
Clearly, this is NOT Elton John.
@jessecoffey4737
Mr. John wasn't attempting himself clearly. Rather, he was attempting Tom Jones for some reason.
@francisslam1457
Sounds like he's one of the background vocalists actually!
@gtaveditorvids6776
It sounds nothing like ELTON JOHN...