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)
Song for the Children
Elton John Lyrics
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Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life...
The lyrics to Elton John's song "Song For Guy" seem simple and repetitive at first glance, but upon closer examination, they reveal a profound message. The repeated phrase "Life isn't everything" can be interpreted as a reminder that there is more to life than just the material possessions and successes that we often strive for. It points to the fact that there are intangible things like love, relationships, and experiences that have a greater value than what can be measured or bought. The song encourages the listener to reflect on what truly matters and to prioritize those things that bring meaning and purpose to our lives.
Furthermore, the use of the word "everything" is interesting because it implies that there is something beyond what we can see or know. It suggests that there may be a higher purpose or meaning to life that we are not yet aware of. This reinforces the idea that there is more to life than what we can achieve, acquire or accomplish.
Overall, "Song For Guy" is a beautiful and contemplative piece of music that reminds us to appreciate the beauty in life beyond materialism and encourages us to seek deeper and more meaningful experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Life
The experience of living
Isn't everything
It is not all-encompassing or all-important
Isn't everything
It is not everything that we need or want
Isn't everything
It is not the only thing that defines us
Life
The experience of living
Isn't everything
It is not guaranteed to be perfect or complete
Isn't everything
It is not the sole purpose of our existence
Isn't everything
It is not the ultimate measure of success or happiness
Life
The experience of living
Isn't everything
It is not a guarantee of meaning or fulfillment
Isn't everything
It is not immune to suffering or hardship
Isn't everything
It is not the only thing worth living for
Life...
The experience of living, an ongoing journey
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bruceski2133
I always appreciate your posts songs ,hard to find…I appreciate the words, and respectfully…I think it would be better not to have so many pics. It’s kind of distracting..I know people like seeing pics…and I don’t mean to be unkind…would rather, on these rare gems, just have a single pic and the lyrics. Meant in the kindest way. But thanks again for all your posts there’s always something new and I enjoy them
Ronnie Friend
UR welcome. Glad U manage to enjoy! 😉
bruceski2133
Sorry to be a critic, I do appreciate your posts. So many undiscovered ej songs
Ronnie Friend
Cool. No worries at all. I received it in the good natured way you intended. But to be honest I make the videos the way I do because it's fun for me. It's primarily meant for my own entertainment, a way of enjoying my extensive Elton John collection. I'm quite pleased that others enjoy the videos too 🙂