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)
Tiny Dancer
Elton John Lyrics
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Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand
Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back, she just laughs
Piano man, he makes his stand
In the auditorium
Looking on, she sings the songs
The words she knows, the tune she hums
But oh, how it feels so real
Lying here with no one near
Only you, and you can hear me
When I say softly, slowly
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand
Now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand
Oh, how it feels so real
Lying here with no one near
Only you, and you can hear me
When I say softly, slowly
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
The lyrics of "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John can be interpreted as a nostalgic reflection on the life of a young woman in the music industry, who is remembered fondly by the singer. The first verse describes the woman's appearance and occupation - she is a "blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band," with a pretty face and a charming smile. The singer acknowledges that she will likely marry one of the musicians she works with. The next line, "Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand," suggests that the woman was also a talented dancer. The final line of the verse - "And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand" - implies that the woman continues to live on in the singer's memory and influence his life, even though she may no longer be alive or physically present.
The second verse portrays a contrasting scene, with "Jesus freaks" handing out religious tracts on the street. The woman in question laughs at their devotion, suggesting that she is not religious. The next lines describe the setting of an auditorium, with a "piano man" playing music while the woman listens and sings along. The chorus repeats twice, with the singer asking the woman to hold him close like a "tiny dancer" and count the headlights on the highway. The lines "Lay me down in sheets of linen / You had a busy day today" show that the singer is seeking comfort and intimacy from the woman.
Overall, "Tiny Dancer" is a poignant and wistful portrait of a young woman whose influence lingers on in the memories of those she touched. The lyrics are filled with nostalgia and longing for a simpler time in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
A young woman from Los Angeles, perhaps a seamstress, possibly even for musicians, who favors blue jeans.
Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
This woman has a charming personality and captivating eyes. Elton thinks she'll likely end up marrying a musician.
Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand
Elton recalls having seen this woman dancing incredibly gracefully, almost as if she were a ballerina, on a sandy beach.
And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand
Despite not having seen her in some time, Elton carries fond memories of this woman, almost as if she is always with him, like a tiny dancer figurine he keeps in his hand.
Jesus freaks out in the street
Elton observes religious fanatics sharing their message in public spaces.
Handing tickets out for God
These religious fanatics are giving out pamphlets or otherwise attempting to persuade others to join their faith.
Turning back, she just laughs
The woman in Elton's memory seems unfazed by the religious pamphlets or perhaps amused by the sight.
The boulevard is not that bad
Elton suggests that there are worse things than the fervent religious persuasion present on the boulevard.
Piano man, he makes his stand, in the auditorium
In contrast to the religious fanatics, Elton remarks that a musician is making a statement or performing on stage, possibly in an auditorium.
Looking on, she sings the songs, the words she knows, the tune she hums
During the performance that Elton references, the woman he remembers sings along to the tunes, even humming when she doesn't know the words.
But oh, how it feels so real, lying here with no one near
Elton reflects on the sense of being alone, with no one near for comfort.
Only you, and you can hear me, when I say softly, slowly
Elton directs his words to someone he trusts and connects with deeply, speaking softly and slowly as if to share secret thoughts.
Hold me closer, tiny dancer, count the headlights on the highway
Elton asks the person he is speaking to - possibly someone he is in a romantic relationship with - to hold him closely and count the passing headlights from cars on the highway outside.
Lay me down in sheets of linen, you had a busy day today
Elton yet again requests affection and comfort, asking to be made comfortable in soft sheets and acknowledging the busy day the other person has had.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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@synthiataylor3812
My boyfriend back in highschool, 1977, he bought me every Elton John album and this was our favorite song. He passed away today. I am playing it for him.❤❤
@Vmaxfodder
Funny this song is about touching themselves. In my hand explained everything.
@selcukyelkenci6045
Toprağı bol olsun...
@winstoncampbell9547
Condolences dear sad to hear as ive been in mourning for quite sometime of not my parents passing cousins Aunts,friends alike but my son for his earthday be in 4days whenever I hear this song it just strikes me as I'm texting now it's playing I'm holding back my tears😢.
@anthonypizzo9375
🙏🏽❤😊
@argon62
I started Highschool in1977, where has time gone? Sorry for your loss. I'm glad this song can bring back some nice memories. It also helps me reflect on my life. ❤
@Joeyrebelmusic
My girlfriend is 4 months pregnant and at our first ultrasound the doctor immediately says "oh my we have a little dancer". Hoping for a boy, Elton Patrick, November 2021 ❤ Update: ITS A BOY
@shadowhunter-mi5su
Hope it will go well to both of ya
@codyd8291
Imagine its a girl 😂
@Fiskeffect
@@codyd8291 Maxine Patrick