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)
The Heart Of Every Girl
Elton John Lyrics
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There's a woman waking up
Like sunlight spreads across the world
A smile for us is just enough
But in the heart of every girl
There's a homespun family dream
A light that's filled with so much joy
From a curly-head beauty to a teenage queen
And honeymoons in summer prove
We'll always love a bride
The gift you give us all
Is the one you hold inside
This lucky life, this crazy mixed up world
Is all because we love what lives
In the heart of every girl.
In the heart of every girl
There's always room for Valentines
And boys to kneel and tip their hands
With words as sweet as summer wine
And in the heart of every girl
There is a rose for every spring
A peach that's fragrant and divine
She shines just like a wedding ring.
And honeymoons in summer prove
We'll always love a bride
The gift you give us all
Is the one you hold inside
This lucky life, this crazy mixed up world
Is all because we love what lives
In the heart of every girl
Eyes can light up any room
The moment she steps in
Intoxicating everyone
A life alone should be a sin.
And honeymoons in summer prove
We'll always love a bride
The gift you give us all
Is the one you hold inside
This lucky life, this crazy mixed up world
Is all because we love what lives
In the heart of every girl
Elton John's song The Heart Of Every Girl celebrates the unique and beautiful qualities that every woman possesses within herself. The song begins with an appreciation for the simple joys that women bring to the world - their smiling faces, their dreams of happy families and homes, and the love they give to those around them. Throughout the song, Elton John continues to explore the many facets of a woman's heart, noting their capacity for love and devotion, their ability to inspire and intoxicate those around them, and the eternal hope and optimism they bring to the world.
In many ways, The Heart Of Every Girl is a celebration of womanhood, and the many gifts that women bring to the world. It's a song that recognizes the unique qualities that women possess, and encourages listeners to appreciate and honor those qualities in themselves and the women around them. Whether it's a smile in the morning, a dream of a happy family, or a rose in the spring, the song reminds us that every woman has something special and valuable to share with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
In the heart of every girl
Every girl harbors hopes, desires and dreams
There's a woman waking up
A little girl growing up, discovering her inner world
Like sunlight spreads across the world
A girl’s smile can illuminate the life of others
A smile for us is just enough
A happy girl knows how to make others happy
But in the heart of every girl
Amidst all the chaos and confusion, a girl holds onto her simple family dreams
There's a homespun family dream
A desire for a happy, contented family life lies deep inside every girl's heart
A light that's filled with so much joy
The thought of having a family fills a girl's heart with immense happiness
From a curly-head beauty to a teenage queen
No matter what stage of life a girl is in, she still holds onto her family dreams
And honeymoons in summer prove
The summer honeymoon is an eternal symbol of love and affection
We'll always love a bride
The bride is the embodiment of love and commitment to her partner
The gift you give us all
Girls give the world the gift of love, happiness and family
Is the one you hold inside
A girl’s true value lies in her ability to love and cherish
This lucky life, this crazy mixed up world
Despite all the craziness, we are lucky to have girls who touch our lives
Is all because we love what lives
We find beauty and meaning in the heart of every girl
In the heart of every girl
Every girl is unique and special, with her own set of romantic dreams
There's always room for Valentines
A girl's heart is always open to love and romantic gestures
And boys to kneel and tip their hands
Boys still express their love and admiration to girls in traditional ways
With words as sweet as summer wine
The power of words can be intoxicating, especially when expressed with love
And in the heart of every girl
Amidst all the thirst for love and romance, a girl still desires the simple beauty of nature
There is a rose for every spring
Every girl appreciates the beauty and fragrance of nature
A peach that's fragrant and divine
The simple things in life bring great joy to a girl's heart
She shines just like a wedding ring
A girl's inner beauty radiates just like a sparkling wedding ring
Eyes can light up any room
A girl's eyes reflect her inner beauty and charm
The moment she steps in
Every girl has the power to light up any space she enters
Intoxicating everyone
A girl's charm can make everyone around her feel happy and alive
A life alone should be a sin.
Being without a girl's loving and compassionate presence in one's life is a great loss
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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Peter Harthen
on Sacrifice
not like todays crap
Peter Harthen
on Sacrifice
Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....