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)
True Love
Elton John Lyrics
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Written by cole porter
Available on the album duets
Suntanned, windblown
Honeymooners at last alone
Feeling far above par
Oh, how lucky we are
While i give to you and you give to me
True love, true love
So on and on it will always be
True love, true love
For you and i have a guardian angel
On high, with nothing to do
But to give to you as you give to me
Love forever, true
Love forever, true
Give me more true love
Oh yeah
True love, true love
Gotta give me your true love
Oh yeah
True love, true love
The lyrics of Elton John and Kiki Dee's song True Love depict a truly joyous occasion of honeymooners who are finally alone, enjoying their blissful romance with each other. The couple, suntanned and windblown, are feeling on top of the world, incredibly lucky to have found true love in each other. The song expresses that the love they share is reciprocal, as each partner gives and receives from the other. The lyrics suggest that true love is a never-ending experience that will continue perpetually for the couple.
The song hints at the idea of a guardian angel that looks over the couple, assuring them that their love will last forever. This idea is incredibly comforting, as the couple knows they have the protection and guidance of a higher power that will ensure their everlasting love. The repeated phrase "true love" amplifies the notion that the love shared between the couple is authentic and beyond comparison.
Overall, the lyrics of True Love paint a picture of uncontainable ecstasy and boundless happiness that only true love can bring. The song is a testament to the never-ending nature of genuine love and the incredible fulfillment that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Suntanned, windblown
Describing the setting of the two honeymooners, having just returned from a sunny vacation on the beach.
Honeymooners at last alone
Having left friends and family behind, the couple can finally enjoy each other's company.
Feeling far above par
Overwhelmed with happiness and contentment, surpassing any previous life experiences.
Oh, how lucky we are
Grateful for their fortune, both in love and life as a whole.
While I give to you and you give to me
Describes the mutual exchange of love in the relationship.
True love, true love
The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes the depth and sincerity of their love.
So on and on it will always be
The love they have for each other is intended to last forever.
For you and I have a guardian angel
The idea that their love is being watched over and protected by a higher power.
On high, with nothing to do
The guardian angel has no other task except to ensure the protection of their love.
But to give to you as you give to me
Further emphasizing the idea of a mutual love exchange, as the guardian angel's role is to maintain balance in the relationship.
Love forever, true
Their love is genuine and will last an eternity, no matter what.
Give me more true love
The desire for more love, is a request to continue the exchange and deepen their adoration.
Gotta give me your true love
The duo has made a commitment to maintain the exchange of this pure love forevermore.
Lyrics © HORIZON MUSIQUES, Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Suntanned, windblown
Honeymooners at last alone
Feeling far above par
Oh, how lucky we are
While I give to you and you give to me
True love, true love
So on and on it will always be
True love, true love
For you and I have a guardian angel
On high, with nothing to do
But to give to you as you give to me
Love forever, true
Love forever, true
Give me more true love
Oh yeah
True love, true love
Gotta give me your true love
Oh yeah
True love, true love
@luluce7347
..... my mom n dad's wedding song
Mom's 80+ , dad's gone over 10yrs now 😪 .... and so now several years ago, is their firstborn gone w/dad, my big sis and best friend 😥.
Just me & ma now 😔 .... (welp? & my notso "warm" hubby & kids)
....... missing our family terribly 😢
🤔💭💭 💋💞 & on days like today - their anniversary- reminiscing about the good times/days .... with Elton singing their song🥴 - Elton ... My big sis's all time FAVORITE since she was a kid
Reeeeeally missin my dad n sis. 💔
* sigh *
@deniscaputo6065
December 1993. I was in Cuba and watched the clip on Espn...such memories.
@raschellstoy5502
I have always found this song magical, after all true Love is one of life's sweetest rewards and those that find it are truly blessed indeed.
@jerrymamabolo3227
1993 song. who is here 27 years later. this song will never perish :''')
@jljsherrod1
It's 2019, and I still think about this song from 1993. Wow.
@pedronavarrete6891
Yea, so i'm. It remember me good times.
@wadetorres6967
Cause your heart's in the "right place", and you know "good music" when you hear it.😉👍👊✌️🖖
@jorgemoraga-bernier8341
This is another great song from Cole Porter, back in 1956!
@nurultea2069
@@jorgemoraga-bernier8341 thanks for your info.
@pixiepie3774
I've weirdly just started singing this! It's 2020
@NynyshAulia
This song is should be playing on my wedding day, because it's magical, beautiful, and I even believe in guardian angel 😇👰🏻♀️🤵🏻♂️