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)
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Elton John Lyrics
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What do I gotta do to make you care?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
And awake to find that you're not there?
What do I do to make you want me?
What have I gotta do to be heard?
What do I say when it's all over?
It's sad (so sad), so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's sad (so sad), so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh, it seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
It's sad (so sad), so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's sad (so sad), so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh, it seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
What do I do to make you love me? Oh
What have I gotta do to be heard?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
What've I gotta do?
What've I gotta do?
Ooh, when sorry seems to be the hardest word
The lyrics of Elton John's "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" explore the difficulty of apologizing in a troubled relationship. The singer desperately wants to know what he must do to make his partner love him and care for him. He then contemplates the aftermath of a fight, where he is left alone, questioning how to make his partner want him and be heard. The chorus iterates that this situation is a sad one, and it seems to be getting more complicated as time passes without a resolution. The singer acknowledges the importance of apologizing, but it still seems to be the hardest word to say.
The song's lyrics are a reminder that no matter how hard a relationship is, saying sorry can be the first step to healing. The lyrics express the frustration that the singer feels and how speaking about their problems is vital, even when it is hard to do. Especially in romantic relationships, apologizing when you're wrong can oftentimes feel humiliating, which is why it's crucial to acknowledge your mistakes and learn to say sorry. The word sorry is powerful in its ability to renew trust and repair any wreckage in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
What do I gotta do to make you love me?
What actions must I take to gain your love and affection?
What do I gotta do to make you care?
What must I do to make you care about my feelings and emotions?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
What actions should I take when I face unexpected and difficult situations in life?
And awake to find that you're not there?
How do I deal with the pain and loneliness of waking up to find that you're not with me?
What do I do to make you want me?
What actions should I take to ignite your desire and attraction towards me?
What have I gotta do to be heard?
What must I do to ensure that my voice and opinions are heard and considered?
What do I say when it's all over?
What words should I use to convey my feelings and emotions when a relationship or situation has ended?
And sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing and admitting fault are difficult and painful, but it is necessary for repairing relationships and moving forward.
It's sad (so sad), so sad
The situation is unfortunate and depressing.
It's a sad, sad situation
The situation is depressing and difficult.
And it's getting more and more absurd
As time passes, the situation becomes increasingly ridiculous and senseless.
Why can't we talk it over?
Why can't we communicate and discuss our problems to find a solution?
Oh, it seems to me
In my opinion or observation, it appears to be the case.
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing and admitting fault is difficult and painful, but it is necessary for repairing relationships and moving forward.
What've I gotta do?
What actions must I take to make things better?
Ooh, when sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing and admitting fault is difficult and painful, but it is necessary for repairing relationships and moving forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
Written by: Elton John, Bernard J.P. Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lauryliepolito52
"Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"
What have I got to do to make you love me
What have I got to do to make you care
What do I do when lightning strikes me
And I wake to find that you're not there
What do I do to make you want me
What have I got to do to be heard
What do I say when it's all over
And sorry seems to be the hardest word
It's sad, so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's sad, so sad
Why can't we talk it over
Oh it seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
What do I do to make you love me
What have I got to do to be heard
What do I do when lightning strikes me
What have I got to do
What have I got to do
When sorry seems to be the hardest word
@Cociobladereviews
Who's here because it's a good song?
@jamesnialG
No, I'm here because I am in a very sad situation and this popped into my head.
@ladymartha1
I´m here because of the movie.
@gelilobos9866
Brauche keinen grund es gefällt mir einfach
@Al-ud7om
@@jamesnialG whats happened
@itzihypez1069
Angel Cocio me
@SoftRockMusic88
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
@GODDESS1966
It's 6:56 p.m. Friday 12/22/2023. I'm listening to this song from NJ USA. Holidays are fast approaching and the love of my life of 10 years just died on 10/1/23 of pancreatic cancer. I'm feeling sorry for myself and a bit lonely so I'm doing the rounds of sad classic songs. So at the moment of my typing this, there may in fact be someone grieving the loss of a loved one like me while listening to this song. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year SoftRockMusic88.
@mariaglowacz1940
Miliony ludzi slucha .
@kcaviatrix
I have goosebumps in every part of my body!