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 ChÃĸteau (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 ÂŖ300 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 ChÃĸteau (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)
Stand By Your Man
Elton John Lyrics
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Giving all your love to just one man.
You'll have bad times
And he'll have good times,
Doin' things that you don't understand
But if you love him you'll forgive him,
Even though he's hard to understand
'Cause after all he's just a man
Stand by your man,
Give him two arms to cling to,
And something warm to come to
When nights are cold and lonely
Stand by your man,
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
Stand by your man,
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
The song, Stand By Your Man, sung by Elton John, is a classic ode to the traditional role of women in relationships. The lyrics speak to the idea that women should stand by their men, through thick and thin, and no matter what they do or how they behave. The song begins with the acknowledgement that it can be hard to be a woman and to give all your love to just one man. The singer understands that there will be bad times and times when her man does things she doesn't understand.
The chorus of the song encourages women to stand by their men and give them two arms to cling to and something warm to come to when nights are cold and lonely. The song suggests that women should show the world they love their man by keeping on giving all the love they can. It assumes that men are just men, and that women need to be proud of them even though they are hard to understand. The lyrics portray an image of women as being loyal and sacrificing, always putting their men first, and taking on the role of supporters, nurturers, and caregivers.
In conclusion, the song is a reflection of the cultural norms and expectations of the time when it was written - 1968. The idea of standing by your man was seen as a virtue, and women were expected to be subservient to their partners. However, times have changed, and the view of gender roles and relationships has evolved. Nonetheless, the song remains a classic example of this cultural heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it's hard to be a woman
Being a woman can be challenging at times.
Giving all your love to just one man.
Being devoted to one man is a big commitment.
You'll have bad times
Relationships have rough patches.
And he'll have good times,
There will be good moments in every relationship.
Doin' things that you don't understand
Men can often act in ways that women don't comprehend.
But if you love him you'll forgive him,
If you truly love him, you will forgive him for his mistakes.
Even though he's hard to understand
Even though it can be tough to understand him.
And if you love him oh be proud of him,
If you love him, be proud of his accomplishments.
'Cause after all he's just a man
It's okay if he makes mistakes or has flaws, he's just a human being.
Stand by your man,
Be loyal to your partner.
Give him two arms to cling to,
Be supportive, provide comfort and security.
And something warm to come to
Make him feel loved and welcomed, be a source of warmth.
When nights are cold and lonely
Be there for him when he's feeling down or lonely.
And show the world you love him
Proudly let everyone know that you love him.
Keep giving all the love you can
Continue to give him all the love and support you can offer.
Stand by your man
Remain devoted to your partner, through thick and thin.
Lyrics Š BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Sherrill, Tammy Wynette
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Give him two arms to cling to
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When nights are cold and lonely
Stand by your man
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Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
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STAND BY YOUR MAN
Sometimes it's hard to be a woman
Giving all your love just one man
You'll have bad times
And he'll have good times
Doin' things that you don't understand
But if you love him you'll forgive him
Even though he's hard to understand
And if you love him oh be proud of him
Cause after all he's just a man
Stand by your man
Give him two arms to cling to
And something warm to come to
When nights are cold and lonely
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
Danny C. Jewell
To me this song shows why he is a star,he nails it
Rosa Maria Oliveira Bonifacio
Maravilhoso!!!! Musica e letra eterna!!!!đđ¤Š
Becky C
What an awesome job! Love it đ
Craig A. Mahmoud Singletary
I love this version. He covered this for the 1998 album Tammy Wynette Remembered albums in which others recorded her songs as a tribute
Nick Young
I wish this was on Spotify
Charles Gault
I never knew he sang country. I like his version.
Roberta Sirgutz
Beautiful tribute.
Tad X
Bonita version :-)
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His voice in good shape, sounds like in his old songs
Aror EclecticMusic
Extraordinario.