Elton John is a British singer, songwriter, and pianist, born on March 25, 1947.
With over 300 million records sold, Elton John is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
John began playing piano at a young age and showed musical aptitude early on, composing melodies as a child.
Biography
Early Life
Sir Elton Hercules John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Middlesex, England. He was raised in a council house by his parents, Stanley Dwight and Sheila Eileen, who both had musical inclinations. His father was a trumpet player, and his mother encouraged his early interest in music. By the age of seven, John began formal piano lessons, showcasing his musical talent by playing pieces by ear. Despite his father's desire for him to pursue a conventional career, John was determined to follow his passion for music, leaving school just before his A-Level examinations to embark on a musical career.
Career
John's professional journey began at age 15 when he played as a pianist at a local pub. He later formed a band called Bluesology, which supported American soul artists in the UK. In 1967, a pivotal moment occurred when he met lyricist Bernie Taupin, leading to a legendary songwriting partnership. John's career skyrocketed with the release of iconic albums such as "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Honky Château," establishing him as one of the best-selling music artists of all time with over 300 million records sold worldwide. His flamboyant style and showmanship made him a cultural icon, and he has received numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Elton John's personal life has been as colorful as his music. He has been open about his sexuality, coming out as bisexual in 1976 and later identifying as gay. His relationships have included a notable engagement to Linda Woodrow and a marriage to Renate Blauel, which ended in divorce. Beyond his music, John is a dedicated philanthropist, founding the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992 after losing friends to the disease. His foundation has raised over $600 million for HIV-related programs worldwide, reflecting his commitment to social causes. In recognition of his contributions to music and charity, he has received numerous honors, including a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 1998.
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Discography
Duets1993
- 1.Teardrops4:55
- 2.When I Think About Love (I Think About You)4:35
- 3.The Power6:25
- 4.Shakey Ground3:52
- 5.True Love3:35
- 6.If You Were Me4:26
- 7.A Woman's Needs5:19
- 8.Old Friend4:17
- 9.Go on and On5:50
- 10.Don't Go Breaking My Heart5:00
- 11.Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing3:36
- 12.I'm Your Puppet3:36
- 13.Love Letters4:01
- 14.Born to Lose4:33
- 15.Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me5:48
- 16.Duets for One4:52
The One1992
- 1.Simple Life6:25
- 2.The One5:53
- 3.Sweat It Out6:39
- 4.Runaway Train5:23
- 5.Whitewash County5:30
- 6.The North5:16
- 7.When a Woman Doesn't Want You4:56
- 8.Emily4:58
- 9.On Dark Street4:43
- 10.Understanding Women5:04
- 11.The Last Song3:19
Sleeping With the Past1989
- 1.Durban Deep5:32
- 2.Healing Hands4:23
- 3.Whispers5:30
- 4.Club at the End of the Street4:51
- 5.Sleeping With the Past4:59
- 6.Stones Throw From Hurtin’4:57
- 7.Sacrifice5:08
- 8.I Never Knew Her Name3:32
- 9.Amazes Me4:41
- 10.Blue Avenue4:22
Reg Strikes Back1988
- 1.Town of Plenty3:41
- 2.A Word in Spanish4:39
- 3.Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (part 2)4:13
- 4.I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That4:35
- 5.Japanese Hands4:41
- 6.Goodbye Marlon Brando3:31
- 7.The Camera Never Lies4:36
- 8.Heavy Traffic3:30
- 9.Poor Cow3:51
- 10.Since God Invented Girls4:54
- 11.Rope Around A Fool3:48
- 12.I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That (Shep Pettibone mix)7:17
- 13.I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That (Just Elton and His piano mix)4:38
- 14.Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (part 2) (The Renaissance mix)6:19
Leather Jackets1986
- 1.Leather Jackets4:14
- 2.Hoop of Fire4:16
- 3.Don't Trust That Woman4:59
- 4.Go It Alone4:30
- 5.Gypsy Heart4:46
- 6.Slow Rivers3:08
- 7.Heartache All Over the World4:16
- 8.Angeline3:56
- 9.Memory of Love4:09
- 10.Paris4:00
- 11.I Fall Apart4:01
Ice on Fire1985
- 1.This Town3:55
- 2.Cry to Heaven4:15
- 3.Soul Glove3:31
- 4.Nikita5:43
- 5.Too Young5:13
- 6.Wrap Her Up6:07
- 7.Satellite3:57
- 8.Tell Me What the Papers Say3:40
- 9.Candy by the Pound3:56
- 10.Shooting Down the Moon5:00
Breaking Hearts1984
- 1.Restless5:16
- 2.Slow Down Georgie (She’s Poison)4:10
- 3.Who Wears These Shoes?4:03
- 4.Breaking Hearts (Ain’t What It Used to Be)3:48
- 5.Li’l ’Frigerator3:25
- 6.Passengers3:24
- 7.In Neon4:21
- 8.Burning Buildings4:02
- 9.Did He Shoot Her?3:21
- 10.Sad Songs (Say So Much)4:47
Too Low for Zero1983
- 1.Cold as Christmas (In the Middle of the Year)4:21
- 2.I'm Still Standing3:03
- 3.Too Low for Zero5:48
- 4.Religion4:06
- 5.I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues4:42
- 6.Crystal5:05
- 7.Kiss the Bride4:23
- 8.Whipping Boy3:44
- 9.Saint5:20
- 10.One More Arrow3:34
Jump Up!1982
- 1.Dear John3:29
- 2.Spiteful Child4:12
- 3.Ball & Chain3:29
- 4.Legal Boys3:09
- 5.I Am Your Robot4:44
- 6.Blue Eyes3:25
- 7.Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)5:07
- 8.Princess4:57
- 9.Where Have All the Good Times Gone?3:59
- 10.All Quiet on the Western Front6:00
The Fox1981
- 1.Breaking Down Barriers4:42
- 2.Heart in the Right Place5:12
- 3.Just Like Belgium4:10
- 4.Nobody Wins3:39
- 5.Fascist Faces5:12
- 6.Carla / Etude / Fanfare / Chloe10:54
- 7.Heels of the Wind3:34
- 8.Elton’s Song3:02
- 9.The Fox5:11
21 at 331980
- 1.Chasing the Crown5:33
- 2.Little Jeannie5:11
- 3.Sartorial Eloquence4:45
- 4.Two Rooms at the End of the World5:41
- 5.White Lady White Powder4:33
- 6.Dear God3:46
- 7.Never Gonna Fall in Love Again4:09
- 8.Take Me Back3:52
- 9.Give Me the Love5:23
Victim of Love1979
- 1.Johnny B. Goode
- 2.Warm Love in a Cold World
- 3.Born Bad
- 4.Thunder in the Night
- 5.Spotlight
- 6.Street Boogie
- 7.Victim of Love
A Single Man1978
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Blue Moves1976
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Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy1975
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Rock of the Westies1975
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Caribou1974
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Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player1973
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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road1973
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Honky Château1972
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Madman Across the Water1971
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Elton John1970
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Tumbleweed Connection1970
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Empty Sky1969
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Lucy In The Sky1990
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Achievements
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- Officer of Arts and Letters
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- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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- Grammy Legend Award
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- MusiCares Person of the Year
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- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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- Silver Clef Award
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- Knight Bachelor
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- National Humanities Medal
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- Drama League Award
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- Order of the British Empire
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- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
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- Gershwin Prize
Groups
- Argosycurrent
- Bluesologycurrent
- Bread and Beer Bandcurrent
- Dionne & Friendscurrent
- Elton John Bandeponymous, lead vocals, pianocurrent
- Eric Clapton & His All Star Bandcurrent
- Simon Dupree & the Big Soundcurrent
- Sol en sicurrent
- Top of the Popperscurrent
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Also known as: Ann Orson, E. John, Elthon John, Elton Hercules John, Elton Jphn, Eltonas Džonas
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. An influential figure in popular culture, he is known for his flamboyant fashion, showmanship and songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin. With over 300 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. An EGOT winner, John's accolades include five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.
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