Kiki Dee (born Pauline Matthews on 6 March 1947, in Little Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England) is a highly successful singer/songwriter, with a career that has lasted over 40 years.
Her most famous song was a duet with Elton John, entitled "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", which was released in 1976 and went to Number 1 (she later performed another duet with Elton John for his Duets album, "True Love", which reached #2 in the UK.)
Kiki Dee began singing with a local band in Bradford in the early 1960s. Her recording career began as a session singer. She sang backing vocals for Dusty Springfield, among others, and was highly regarded by other singers but did not achieve solo success in the UK for many years. In the USA, her style was admired and she became the first British artist to be signed by Tamla Motown, releasing her first Tamla single in 1970.
In the days before Radio 1, Kiki Dee was a regular performer of other people's hits on BBC radio, and she starred with a group of session singers in the BBC2 singalong series One More Time. She even appeared in an early episode of The Benny Hill Show on 27 January 1971, performing the Blood, Sweat, and Tears hit, "You've Made Me So Very Happy". Nevertheless, it was only after she joined forces with Elton John and Rocket Records that she became a household name in the UK. Her first major hits were "I Got The Music In Me" (1974) and "Amoureuse" (1973) [1].
She has released 39 singles, 3 EPs, 9 LPs and 3 CDs to date. During the 1970s and 1980s was regularly voted the top UK female singer, with her powerful and soulful voice equally suited to rockers or ballads.
Dee has also appeared in musical theatre - notably in the lead role in the West End musical Blood Brothers. She took on the role (originally played by Barbara Dickson for the 1988 production and recording).
In 1990, she contributed to the last recording studio collaboration between Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson, the album Freudiana, performing "You're On Your Own".
She also performed at Live Aid, reprising "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with John, and performing backing vocals on the other songs in his set.
She still tours, and occasionally makes guest appearances on television in shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks. She has recorded with other artists such as Dave Stewart and guitarist Carmelo Luggeri.
Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist.
In his four-decade career, John has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s. Elton has sold more than 250 million albums[3] plus over one hundred million singles[4], making him one of the most successful artists of all time. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits including seven consecutive #1 U.S. albums, 59 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, 4 #2 hits, and nine #1 hits [1]. His success has had a profound impact on popular music and has contributed to the continued popularity of the piano in rock and roll. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Elton John #49 on their list of The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.[5]
Some of the characteristics of Elton John's music are his ability to quickly craft unique melodies for the lyrics of songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, his rich tenor (now baritone) voice, his classical and gospel-influenced piano, the aggressive orchestral arrangements of Paul Buckmaster among others and the flamboyant fashions and on-stage showmanship, especially evident during the 1970s.
Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He has been heavily involved in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s and was knighted in 1998. He entered into a civil partnership with David Furnish on 21 December 2005 and continues to be a champion for the LGBT social movements.
Elton John has been named the second most played artist on British radio over the past 20 years behind George Michael.
I'm Still Standing
Elton John & Kiki Dee Lyrics
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Your blood like winter freezes just like ice
And there's a cold and lonely light that shines from you
You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use
And did you think this fool could never win
Well look at me, I'm coming back again
I got a taste of love in a simple way
Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
Once I never could hope to win
You starting down the road leaving me again
The threats you made were meant to cut me down
And if our love was just a circus you'd be a clown by now
Y' know, I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah (yeah, yeah)
Don't you know that I'm still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I'm still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah (Oh, oh, oh)
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah (Oh, oh, oh)
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The lyrics to the song "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John and Kiki Dee are a statement of resilience and power in the face of adversity. In the opening lines, the singer addresses an unknown person who, despite their cold and lonely demeanor, cannot affect the singer's ability to persevere. "Your blood like winter freezes just like ice" and "there's a cold and lonely light that shines from you" suggest this person is emotionally unavailable or distant. They are advised not to underestimate the singer's chances of overcoming obstacles, as the singer comes back stronger after facing defeat.
In the second verse, the singer is reminded of a time when they felt defeated by this person, and when this person threatened to cut them down, implying a relationship that was damaging and harmful. The repeated refrain, "I'm still standing," represents the power to recover from difficulties and move forward again. The last verse emphasizes this message, with the singer specifically stating "picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind." Ultimately, the song conveys a message of recovery and self-confidence, documenting the power to overcome negative experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
You could never know what it's like
I don't think you could ever understand or relate to what I've been through.
Your blood like winter freezes just like ice
You have a cold and heartless nature.
And there's a cold and lonely light that shines from you
You exude an aura of sadness and loneliness.
You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use
One day, the damage you're doing to yourself and the false persona you've created will catch up to you.
And did you think this fool could never win
Did you really believe that I, the one you see as foolish, could never succeed?
Well look at me, I'm coming back again
I've risen above my struggles and I'm now starting anew.
I got a taste of love in a simple way
I rediscovered the joys of love and life in a basic, uncomplicated manner.
And if you need to know while I'm still standing you just fade away
While I'm here, moving forward, you're slowly disappearing into the background.
Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did
I'm living my best life and I'm happy with who I am now.
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I may appear battle-worn, but I feel young and alive.
I'm still standing after all this time
Despite everything I've been through, I'm still persevering.
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
I'm moving on from what was holding me back and rebuilding my life without thoughts of you.
Once I never could hope to win
There was a time when I thought I couldn't possibly succeed.
You starting down the road leaving me again
You left me before and now you're doing it again.
The threats you made were meant to cut me down
You said things to me with the intention of hurting me.
And if our love was just a circus you'd be a clown by now
If our relationship was like a circus, you would be the one making a fool of yourself.
Contributed by Jayce M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hi-vf9wx
Why are they so adorable, she looks shy at the beggining and he's trying so hard to make her comfortable ;_;
@thebrazilianatlantis165
She's pretending to be shy. It's the premise of the bit.
@sl4983
He was so enthused and full of enjoyment, I really noticed that
@drakke.newsdkekstrareaktio7436
Hes a simp.
Just kidding this song is amazing and greatings from austria🇦🇹
@kaymay4205
@@thebrazilianatlantis165 no she's not
@hwoods01
Maybe she feels intimidated by a man who's in a hurry to finish the song so he can knobgobble his boyfriend.
@sofia-wn2xv
I like how Elton comes in all excited and Kiki is like ‘-‘ but then she gets excited too
@kevinheatcoat2190
This Is Way better Than Backstreet Boys.
@seasiren7700
That was stage fright at it best!
@eurekayess
Exactly. She has a slow start, but then catches on!