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)
Merry Christmas
Elton John Lyrics
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Fill a glass and maybe come and sing with me
So kiss me under the mistletoe
Pour out the wine, let's toast and pray for December snow
I know there's been pain this year, but it's time to let it go
Next year, you never know
But for now, Merry Christmas
We'll dance in the kitchen while embers glow
We've both known love, but this love we got is the best of all
I wish you could see it through my eyes then you would know
My God, you look beautiful right now
Merry Christmas
The fire is raging on
And we'll all sing along to the song
Just having so much fun
While we're here, can we all spare a thought
For the ones who have gone?
Merry Christmas, everyone
(Ah ah ah ah)
(Ah ah ah ah)
So just keep kissing me under the mistletoe
Pour out the wine, let's toast and pray for December snow
I know there's been pain this year, but it's time to let it go
Next year, you never know
But for now, Merry Christmas
We'll dance in the kitchen while embers glow
We've both known love, but this love we got is the best of all
I wish you could see it through my eyes then you would know
My God, you look beautiful right now
Merry Christmas
I feel it when it comes
Every year, helping us carry on
Filled up with so much love
All the family and friends all together
Where we all belong
Merry Christmas, everyone
(Ah ah ah ah)
(Ah ah ah ah)
(Ah ah ah ah)
(Ah ah ah ah)
It's Christmas time for you and I
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas
It's Christmas time for you and I
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas
It's Christmas time for you and I
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas
It's Christmas time for you and I
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas time
Build a fire and gather 'round the tree
Come together and create warmth and a sense of togetherness by starting a fire and circling around the Christmas tree
Fill a glass and maybe come and sing with me
Pour yourself a drink and join me in singing, celebrating the joy of Christmas
So kiss me under the mistletoe
Share a romantic moment with me beneath the mistletoe
Pour out the wine, let's toast and pray for December snow
Raise a glass of wine as we offer a toast and hope for a magical December filled with snow
I know there's been pain this year, but it's time to let it go
Acknowledging the challenges we've faced this year, but emphasizing the need to release the pain and focus on the present moment
Next year, you never know
Expressing uncertainty about what the future holds
But for now, Merry Christmas
In this moment, let's celebrate and enjoy Christmas
We'll dance in the kitchen while embers glow
We'll joyfully dance in the kitchen, accompanied by the warm glow of the fire
We've both known love, but this love we got is the best of all
Acknowledging that while we've experienced love before, the love we currently share is the most amazing
I wish you could see it through my eyes then you would know
Expressing a desire for the other person to fully understand and experience the depth of love felt
My God, you look beautiful right now
Admiring the other person's beauty in that moment
The fire is raging on
The fire continues to burn brightly
And we'll all sing along to the song
We'll all join together and sing along to the music
Just having so much fun
Simply enjoying ourselves and having a great time
While we're here, can we all spare a thought
In the midst of our festivities, let's take a moment to remember
For the ones who have gone?
Those who are no longer with us
Merry Christmas, everyone
Wishing a Merry Christmas to all
So just keep kissing me under the mistletoe
Continue to share affectionate moments with me under the mistletoe
I feel it when it comes
Sensing the arrival of Christmas
Every year, helping us carry on
Each year, Christmas provides us with the strength and support to keep moving forward
Filled up with so much love
Overwhelmed with an abundance of love and joy
All the family and friends all together
Gathering with loved ones, including family and friends
Where we all belong
Feeling a deep sense of belonging when we're all together
It's Christmas time for you and I
It's a special time of year for both of us
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas
Wishing for a joyful and merry Christmas evening
We'll have a good night and a merry Christmas time
Anticipating a wonderful night and a festive Christmas season with each other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Elton John
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thevibeguide
It does not get better than this. ❤
@MrUssy101
Ed the ginger muppet has passed his best and now singing with this old queen to stay relevant. !!!
@Froggy1249
Yeah
@DirtyCapes
Ed Sheeran Amazing 🔥
@extrm161
https://youtu.be/dUNnQ2kyrQI 😉🎶
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@realLetsGoBrandon45
It’s not terrible but Elton John is a dumba**. I also don’t like the part where Ed is wearing a girl’s Santa outfit and ugg boots. 😂 😂
@ProfatyloValeria
Merry Christmas! I wish all people peace and prosperity!
@nics14-wu4yi
This song doesn’t get the recognition it deserves it’s wonderful and beautifully written
@meckcraftofficial
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!
25.12.2023!!!
@AnushTheBlogger
There so much kindness in this song!!! Makes me cry every time I hear it! Merry Christmas to everyone and a Happy New Year!🌲🎅🤶🍾🍸🥂