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)
Trust Me
Elton John Lyrics
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Don't be scared to kick the past
Selling lovers down the river
Nothing built for speed will last overnight
All those years of desolation
Pretty boys and damage done
Not the way to find salvation
Trust me
Try rolling with the flow
Trust me
I've been there don't you know
I'm giving you a chance, so take it
I got all you want, you'll make it
Standing there in front of me, you're naked
You can't hide a thing, you've got no choice
Trust me
Too many years your heart has wandered
Scared to make a final move
Too many nights those boys have squandered
You got nothing left to prove
I'm giving you a chance, so take it
I got all you want, you'll make it
Standing there in front of me, butt naked
You can't hide a thing, you've got no choice
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Elton John's song Trust Me talks about the idea of moving on from the past, taking chances, and trusting oneself. Looking back at one's past can be an emotional experience, as John sings "Looking back it makes me shiver," and acknowledging the mistakes made in the past is a way to grow and learn, even though it may be scary to confront those memories. The line "Selling lovers down the river" is a metaphor for the idea that putting one's own desires first can lead to damaging other relationships. The concept of living fast, although enjoyable, is not sustainable and meaningful change doesn't happen overnight.
The song continues with John advising the listener to learn to trust themselves, and to take chances, even if it means leaving past mistakes behind. The line "Too many years your heart has wandered, scared to make a final move" highlights the fear of commitment and making a change. John encourages the listener to take a chance and to trust that they have what it takes to succeed. The repeated phrase "Trust me" reinforces this message, as John is saying that he has been in their shoes before and has successfully made it through.
Overall, Trust Me is about embracing change and trusting oneself, even when it may be scary to do so. It's about acknowledging past mistakes and moving forward, taking chances, and trusting that success is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back it makes me shiver
Reflecting on my past mistakes still haunts me
Don't be scared to kick the past
Move on and don't let your past hold you back
Selling lovers down the river
Betraying those who love you is a grave mistake
Nothing built for speed will last overnight
Quick fixes and instant gratification won't yield long-lasting results
All those years of desolation
Enduring a long period of loneliness and isolation
Pretty boys and damage done
Failed attempts to find love with superficial partners led to emotional harm
Not the way to find salvation
This approach won't lead to inner peace or redemption
Looking after number one
Prioritizing oneself above all else, even if it comes at the expense of others
Trust me
Believe in what I'm saying
Try rolling with the flow
Go with the natural rhythm of life instead of resisting it
I've been there don't you know
I understand where you're coming from because I've experienced something similar
I'm giving you a chance, so take it
I'm offering you an opportunity, don't let it slip away
I got all you want, you'll make it
I have what you need to succeed
Standing there in front of me, you're naked
You're vulnerable and exposed
You can't hide a thing, you've got no choice
There's no need to pretend or hide anything, be yourself
Too many years your heart has wandered
You've been searching for love for too long
Scared to make a final move
Fear of commitment is preventing you from taking a decisive step
Too many nights those boys have squandered
Your time and energy have been wasted on unfulfilling relationships
You got nothing left to prove
There's no need to try to impress anyone anymore
Trust me
Believe in what I'm saying
Trust me
Believe in what I'm saying
Trust me
Believe in what I'm saying
Trust me
Believe in what I'm saying
Trust me
Believe in what I'm saying
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, TIM RICE
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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.....