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)
Way To Blue
Elton John Lyrics
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Have you never heard a way to find the sun
Tell me all that you may know
Show me what you have to show
Won't you come and say
If you know the way to blue
Have you seen the land living by the breeze
Tell me all that you may know
Show me what you have to show
Tell us all today
IF you know the way to blue
Look though time and find your rhyme
Tell us what you find
We will wait at your gate
Hoping like the blind
Can you now recall all that you have known
Will you never fall when the light has flown
Tell me all that you may know
Show me what you have to show
Won't you come and say
If you know the way to blue
The lyrics of Elton John's song Way To Blue describe a quest for guidance and enlightenment, particularly through the eyes of someone who is lost, seeking direction, and unsure of the path ahead. The words "way to blue" imply sadness and loneliness, perhaps even depression or melancholy, which is a common theme in many of Elton John's songs.
The first verse of the song talks about seeking guidance from someone who knows the path ahead, someone who can show the way to the sun. This may be a metaphor for finding hope and happiness in life, which the person singing the song is struggling to find. The second verse talks about the beauty of nature, living by the breeze and the light among the trees. The person asks again for someone to show them the way, to tell them what they know and what they have seen, and to guide them towards the way to blue.
The final verse is a plea for help, an invitation to someone who has found their way to blue to come forward and share their knowledge. The person wants them to tell their story, to share their experience, and to help guide others who may be struggling to find their own way. This verse is particularly poignant, as it highlights the fact that we are all on a journey, and that sometimes we need help and guidance from others to find our way.
Overall, the lyrics of Way To Blue are a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking guidance and support when we are lost or struggling. They also highlight the beauty of nature and the importance of finding hope and happiness in life, even in the midst of sadness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you have a word to show what may be done
Is there no expression or advice that can guide us on what we should do?
Have you never heard a way to find the sun
Have you never come across a path that leads you to a place of renewed hope and happiness?
Tell me all that you may know
Please share all the knowledge and wisdom that you possess
Show me what you have to show
Demonstrate to me the skills and abilities that you have developed
Won't you come and say
Please come forward and speak openly about what's on your mind
If you know the way to blue
If you are familiar with the path that leads to happiness and contentment
Have you seen the land living by the breeze
Have you witnessed the beauty of nature being gently touched by the wind's flow?
Can you understand a light among the trees
Can you perceive the luminosity emanating from the trees amidst the shadows?
Tell us all today
Please speak now and enlighten us with your thoughts and insights
IF you know the way to blue
If you possess knowledge of a path that can lead us to happiness and inner peace
Look though time and find your rhyme
Reflect on the past and explore your personal experiences and develop your ideas
Tell us what you find
Share with us the insights you have gained from your exploration and discovery
We will wait at your gate
We are patiently waiting to receive your knowledge and insights
Hoping like the blind
We eagerly desire to gain a new perspective from your knowledge
Can you now recall all that you have known
Can you retrieve from your memories all the knowledge you have gained over time?
Will you never fall when the light has flown
Will you not let yourself be defeated and dejected when life seems dark and bleak?
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Written by: Nick Drake
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Peter Harthen
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Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....