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)
You Gotta Love Someone
Elton John Lyrics
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You can break the rules but before you try
You gotta love someone
You gotta love someone
You can stop the world, steal the face from the moon
You can beat the clock, but before high noon
You gotta love someone
You've got one life with a reason
You need two hearts on one side
When you stand alone and there's no one there
To share the way it feels inside and baby
You can cheat the devil and slice a piece of the sun
Burn up the highway but before you run
You gotta love someone
You gotta love someone
When you're gonna play with fire
You let someone share the heat
When you're on your own and there's no one there
To cool the flames beneath your feet and baby
You can win the fight, you can grab a piece of the sky
You can break the rules but before you try
You gotta love someone
You gotta love someone
You gotta love someone
You gotta love someone
The lyrics to Elton John's song "You Gotta Love Someone" convey the idea that no matter what one achieves in life, love is the most important thing. The first verse suggests that one can accomplish great things, like winning a fight or breaking rules, but you still have to love someone. The second verse suggests that you can even achieve impossible things, like stealing the face from the moon or slicing a piece of the sun, but love is still necessary before you attempt anything.
The chorus reinforces the message that love is essential, no matter what you do in life. It also suggests that you need two hearts on one side, emphasizing the importance of sharing love with someone else. The bridge suggests that even if you stand alone, you still need someone to share your life with, to help you cool the flames beneath your feet.
Overall, the song is a reminder that love is the most important thing in life, and no matter what we achieve or how we succeed, it's all worthless without love.
Line by Line Meaning
You can win the fight, you can grab a piece of the sky
You have the potential to achieve great things and accomplish your goals.
You can break the rules but before you try
You can challenge authority and push boundaries, but it's important to consider the consequences before doing so.
You gotta love someone
Regardless of what you do or achieve, it's essential to have love in your life.
You can stop the world, steal the face from the moon
You can feel like you have control over the world and its natural elements, but that control can be fleeting.
You can beat the clock, but before high noon
You can accomplish a lot in a short amount of time, but it's important to prioritize and manage your time effectively.
You've got one life with a reason
You only have one life to live, so make it count and find your purpose.
You need two hearts on one side
It takes love and support from a partner to help you navigate life's challenges.
When you stand alone and there's no one there
It's important to have people you can rely on in times of need.
To share the way it feels inside and baby
To have someone to confide in and share your emotions with is crucial for mental health and happiness.
You can cheat the devil and slice a piece of the sun
You can feel invincible and untouchable, but ultimately no one is above the laws of nature or morality.
Burn up the highway but before you run
You can be free and adventurous, but it's important to not neglect responsibilities and obligations.
When you're gonna play with fire
When you take risks and put yourself in potential danger, it's important to have someone looking out for you.
You let someone share the heat
It's important to have a partner to share both the joys and hardships of life with.
When you're on your own and there's no one there
Being alone can be scary and difficult, which is why having people to rely on is so important.
To cool the flames beneath your feet and baby
Having someone to calm you down and provide emotional support can help you overcome challenges and keep your mental health intact.
You gotta love someone
No matter what life brings, love is the most important thing you can have and give.
You gotta love someone
Love should be a constant presence in your life and relationships.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELTON JOHN, BERNIE TAUPIN
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@chilemwankowane
This must be one of Elton's most underated but most beautiful songs. I was 13 when it was released. I still remember the moment I heard it on the radio. Pure joy, pure faith, pure belief in love. I carry that sentiment in my heart though I'm all of 43 years old now!!!
@GrahamPearson-oo4uy
I remember Elton singing this the first time round.
@SoftRockMusic88
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
@Ella-lu9xw
It's true
@AlphaDeltaRomeo
I agree, they usually drink beer through a hotdog straw 😇
@german9095
Me too
@mandjolovitula9752
Yes there are ❤
@giselesantos9948
Cadê os BR🇧🇷 que também curtem Elton John😍🎶
@danielcastagnari4931
Elton john um dos melhores
@Francisco-ls6qz
Tô aqui. Escutei muito com a minha mãe. Hj escuto sozinho, ela está do meu lado, de qualquer forma.