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Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex (now part of the London Borough of Harrow ), the eldest child of Stanley Dwight (1925–1991) and only child of Sheila Eileen (née Harris; 1925–2017). [32] [33] [34] He was raised in a council house in Pinner by his maternal grandparents.
Find out the latest news, stories, interviews and merchandise of Elton John, the legendary singer-songwriter and pianist. Check out his upcoming tour dates and his new book, Farewell Yellow Brick Road.
Elton is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 1 diamond, 40 platinum or multi-platinum, and 23 gold albums, over 50 Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 300 million records ...
Jan 16, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Elton John, the legendary British singer-songwriter who sold more than 300 million records and won five Grammy Awards. Find out how he achieved EGOT status, his songs, albums, Broadway shows, and more.
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- 'Rocket Man' (1972) This was the second major pop hit of the era by a music legend in the making that looked to the cosmos and thought "It must get awful lonely up there."
- 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' (1973) This could be his finest hour as a vocalist, his soulful delivery making the most of that elastic upper register while underscoring the emotion of the lyrics, in which he reveals that he's "finally decided my future lies beyond the Yellow Brick Road."
- 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight' (1975) The only single released from an autobiographical concept album called "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" has lyrics inspired by John breaking off his engagement to Linda Woodrow and the suicidal feelings that relationship inspired.
- 'Bennie and the Jets' (1973) Were John and Taupin responding to glam and more specifically "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" in this fanciful ode to a fictitious band, as sung from the perspective of a super-fan promising Candy and Ronnie "Oh, but they're weird and they're wonderful"?
1 day ago · Elton John (born March 25, 1947, Pinner, Middlesex, England) is a British singer, composer, and pianist who was one of the most popular entertainers of the late 20th century. He fused as many strands of popular music and stylistic showmanship as Elvis Presley in a concert and recording career that included the sale of hundreds of millions of ...
Bottom left: Elton in a smart winter coat. Right: Elton playing piano at age 6 in Pinner, England. The Lion King on stage. Elton John’s historic sold-out concerts at Dodger Stadium. (Photo: Terry O'Neill @ Iconic Images) A multiple Grammy-winning legend and flamboyant superstar, Elton is the most enduringly successful singer/songwriter of his ...
