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)
bitch is back
Elton John Lyrics
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Raisin' Cain
I spit in your eye
Times are changin'
Now the poor get fat
But the fever's gonna catch you
When the bitch gets back, oh, oh, oh
That's all right
Even like steak
On a Saturday night
I can bitch the best
At your social do's
I get high in the evening
Sniffing pots of glue, oh, oh, oh
I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch
Oh, the bitch is back
Stone cold sober as a matter of fact
I can bitch, I can bitch
Cause I'm better than you
It's the way that I move
The things that I do
I entertain by picking brains
Sell my soul
By dropping names
I don't like those!
My God, what's that!
Oh, it's full of nasty habits
When the bitch gets back
I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch
Oh, the bitch is back
Stone cold sober as a matter of fact
I can bitch, I can bitch
Cause I'm better than you
It's the way that I move
The things that I do
I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch
Oh, the bitch is back
Stone cold sober as a matter of fact
I can bitch, I can bitch
Cause I'm better than you
It's the way that I move
The things that I do
Bitch, bitch
The bitch is back
Bitch, bitch
The bitch is back
Bitch, bitch
The bitch is back
Bitch, bitch
The bitch is back
Alright, alright, oh bitch is back, oh yeah
The opening verse of Elton John's "Bitch is Back" is a declaration to the world that the singer has always been badass since he was five years old. He talks about how he was a troublemaker who would spit in people's eyes and cause mayhem. The second line of the verse "Times are changin' now the poor get fat" is a reference to social changes that were happening at the time. In the 1970s, there was a growing divide between the rich and the poor, and the former was gaining more power while the latter was becoming fatter and less active.
In the chorus, Elton John embraces the label of being a bitch. He owns this label and uses it to describe himself as being better than the people around him. He also talks about how he can bitch the best at social events, which means that he can gossip and criticize people with ease. He further reveals that he sometimes gets high and does some drugs like sniffing pots of glue to unwind.
The third verse is a commentary on the entertainment industry. Elton John often gets invited to events where he is expected to pick brains, which means that people expect him to be witty, smart, and entertaining. He also talks about how he is willing to sell his soul by dropping names to get ahead in the industry. In the last line "It's full of nasty habits when the bitch gets back," Elton John is saying that when he is in his element or back in the game, there are some unsavory things he does.
Line by Line Meaning
I was justified when I was five
I felt entitled to do what I wanted when I was just a child
Raisin' Cain, I spit in your eye
I caused chaos and showed my disregard for authority
Times are changin' now the poor get fat
The world is changing and people who were previously poor are now becoming wealthy
But the fever's gonna catch you when the bitch gets back, oh, oh, oh
Those who have wronged me will face consequences when I return with a vengeance
Eat meat on a Friday, that's all right
I don't mind going against societal norms and religious customs
Even like steak on a Saturday night
I enjoy indulging in luxury and fine dining
I can bitch the best at your social do's
I can outdo anyone when it comes to complaining and criticizing at social events
I get high in the evening sniffing pots of glue, oh, oh, oh
I engage in self-destructive behavior to escape reality
I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch oh, the bitch is back
I am strong-willed and unapologetic for being who I am
Stone cold sober as a matter of fact
I don't need drugs or alcohol to act out or speak my mind
I can bitch, I can bitch 'cause I'm better than you
I can criticize others because I believe I am superior to them
It's the way that I move, the things that I do oh
My attitude and actions reflect my confidence and sense of entitlement
I entertain by picking brains
I enjoy intellectual discussions and debates
Sell my soul, by dropping names
I am willing to compromise my values and use others to gain status
I don't like those! My God, what's that!
I am easily disgusted and react strongly to things I find distasteful
Oh, it's full of nasty habits when the bitch gets back.
When I return, I will confront and condemn those who engage in immoral or objectionable behavior
Bitch, bitch, the bitch is back
I am proud of my identity as a strong-willed and unapologetic woman
Bitch, bitch, the bitch is back
I will not back down from a fight or let anyone make me feel ashamed for being who I am
Bitch, bitch, the bitch is back
I am empowered by my bold and fierce personality
Bitch, bitch, the bitch is back
Others should be prepared to face the consequences of crossing me
Bitch, bitch, the bitch is back
I am a force to be reckoned with and will not be silenced or subdued
Bitch, bitch, the bitch is back
I am back and ready to take on any challenge
Bitch, bitch, the bitch is back
My strong-willed and uncompromising personality is here to stay
Bitch, bitch, the bitch is back
I am not afraid to assert myself and make my presence known
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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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.....