Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a … Read Full Bio ↴Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967, John is one of the most successful artists of all time, having sold over 300 million records worldwide in a seven-decade career in music. He is acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s, and his lasting impact on the music industry. John's music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music. His songwriting partnership with Taupin is one of the most successful in history.

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)

Where's The Shoorah
Elton John Lyrics

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She grows, she's grown like pampas
Tall in the wind
She's sinful and spiteful
She's all girl, woman and mother
She's had my children
And she's been my lover

No, no, no, no, no, no she don't like to fight it

Once you've been bitten
You get excited
My mama she really likes her
She comes for coffee
And my mama asked me

So where's the Shoorah she sang
You know I hear it again my friend
Where's the Shoorah she came upon it
Waiting to sing her back
'Cause she likes to sing about

Where's the Shoorah she sang
Over and over and over
Where's the Shoorah she sang

Line by Line Meaning

She grows, she's grown like pampas
She has matured and developed gracefully, just like the pampas grass swaying in the wind.

Tall in the wind
She stands strong and resilient, facing the challenges and trials with bravery.

She's sinful and spiteful
She possesses a rebellious and mischievous nature, unafraid to defy societal norms and express her true self.

She's all girl, woman and mother
She encompasses the essence of femininity in every aspect - as a young girl, a mature woman, and a caring mother.

She's had my children
She has given birth to our children, signifying the deep bond and connection they share.

And she's been my lover
She has been my romantic partner, providing love, affection, and companionship through the highs and lows of life.

No, no, no, no, no, no she don't like to fight it
She refuses to engage in unnecessary conflicts or resist her true nature, choosing instead to embrace her authentic self.

Once you've been bitten
After experiencing the thrill and passion she offers, it becomes impossible to resist her allure.

You get excited
She ignites a sense of excitement and anticipation, making every moment spent with her filled with joy and enthusiasm.

My mama she really likes her
My mother genuinely appreciates and approves of her, recognizing her positive qualities and the impact she has on my life.

She comes for coffee
She visits regularly and casually, sharing intimate moments and conversations over a cup of coffee.

And my mama asked me
My mother inquired about her well-being and her presence in my life.

So where's the Shoorah she sang
She wonders where the excitement and passion have gone, questioning why things have become mundane and lackluster.

You know I hear it again my friend
She longs to experience that same thrilling sensation once more, reminiscing about the past when everything was vibrant and alive.

Waiting to sing her back
She anxiously anticipates a return to the passionate and exhilarating moments they once shared.

'Cause she likes to sing about
She enjoys expressing her emotions and desires through music, using it as a medium to convey her feelings.

Over and over and over
This desire to recapture the excitement repeats itself persistently, echoing in her thoughts.

Where's the Shoorah she sang
She continues to search for that missing spark and intensity, longing for its return.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN

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