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)
Step Into Christmas
Elton John Lyrics
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I'd like to thank you for the year
So I'm sending you this Christmas card
To say, "It's nice to have you here"
I'd like to sing about all the things
Your eyes and mind can see
So hop aboard the turntable
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free
Take care in all you do next year
And keep smiling through the days
If we can help to entertain you
Oh, we will find the ways
So merry Christmas, one and all
There's no place I'd rather be
Than asking you if you'd oblige
Stepping into Christmas with me
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free, oh
Welcome to my Christmas song
I'd like to thank you for the year
So I'm sending you this Christmas card
To say, "It's nice to have you here"
I'd like to sing about all the things
Your eyes and mind can see
So hop aboard the turntable
Oh, step into Christmas with me, yeah
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free
Step into Christmas, let's join together
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Step into Christmas, the admission's free, oh
(Step, step into Christmas)
(Ah, forever and ever)
(Yeah, come along with me)
(Ah) Oh
(Step, step into Christmas)
(Ah, forever and ever)
(Yeah, come along with me)
(Ah)
Elton John's "Step into Christmas" is a festive, upbeat song that serves as a way for the singer to thank his fans for their support throughout the year. The lyrics welcome listeners to his Christmas song and express gratitude for their presence in his life. Elton then invites everyone to join him in celebrating the holiday season together, emphasizing the joy of being united during this time of year.
As the song progresses, Elton encourages listeners to "hop aboard the turntable" and "step into Christmas" with him. He invites everyone to be merry, eat, drink and have fun together, promising that he and his team will do their best to entertain everyone. The chorus repeats, urging listeners to join in the festive spirit and enjoy the snowfall and merriment that come with the holiday season.
The lyrics are a heartfelt expression of gratitude and a celebration of unity and togetherness during Christmas time. Elton's invitation to join him in celebration is a reminder of the importance of community, joy, and harmony during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to my Christmas song
Greetings to my Christmas song, a song meant to bring you joy and happiness this holiday season.
I'd like to thank you for the year
I want to express my gratitude for the year that has passed and appreciate your presence in my life.
So I'm sending you this Christmas card
This Christmas card is a symbol of my affection towards you and my desire to spread some holiday cheer.
To say, "It's nice to have you here"
I'm glad to have you here with me to celebrate the season and share in the festive spirit.
I'd like to sing about all the things
I want to sing about all the delightful things that we can experience during this time of the year and create memories.
Your eyes and mind can see
The things I sing about are visible to the eyes and the mind can comprehend them, creating a magical feeling all around.
So hop aboard the turntable
Join me and come aboard my festive train, which will take you on an exciting journey of music and merrymaking.
Oh, step into Christmas with me, yeah
Take the plunge, step into the festivities and come dance with me, let's enjoy this merry time together!
Step into Christmas, let's join together
Let's come together and celebrate Christmas, spreading love, laughter and joy all around.
We can watch the snow fall forever and ever
Let's enjoy the beauty of the falling snow outside, never-ending and always magical.
Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me
Let's indulge in food, drinks and happiness, enjoy the present moment and have a ball together!
The admission's free
There's no cost to enter the festive spirit, let's all join in this joyful celebration of love and peace.
Take care in all you do next year
Wishing you the best for the upcoming year, may you take good care of yourself and your loved ones.
And keep smiling through the days
Keep smiling through all the days, during both the highs and lows of life, and find reasons to be happy.
If we can help to entertain you
If I can bring some entertainment or happiness to your life, then I'm happy to do so.
Oh, we will find the ways
I will go out of my way to make sure you feel entertained and happy, even if it means thinking outside the box.
So merry Christmas, one and all
Wishing everyone a joyous and wonderful Christmas season filled with warmth, love and good cheer.
There's no place I'd rather be
There's no other place I'd rather be than celebrating Christmas with you and sharing in the festivities.
Than asking you if you'd oblige
I'm inviting you to participate in the festivities with me, hoping you'll accept my request and join me.
Stepping into Christmas with me
Come step into Christmas with me and experience the joy and merriment that this beautiful season brings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronniejdio9411
How did so many bad songs become iconic Christmas songs and this one is so underrated and under the radar.
@timecapsule.
There is nothing bad about this song.
@MindsetAxis
@@timecapsule.he didn’t say that, he said there are other songs which are bad but iconic
@lucyfernandez8304
@@timecapsule. Holiday on ice
@AlfieBramham
This is a master piece who agrees
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@mattmccarthy4530
Because this is one of the worst. A money grab they knocked off in 10 minutes.
@jbsMUWcreations2089
This song: November 23, 1973
November 23, 2023
This song is now 50 years old
Happy 50th Anniversary 🎄❄️🎄❄️
@copuim_dealer
Merry Christmas 2023
@user-fr6wp6qe8u
This still a banger in 2023! Merry Christmas! 🎄🦌☃️
@schmaden
I love how much eccentric and weird Elton John is. He's so entertaining and he does great music