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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947 [1]) is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s and for his lasting impact on the music industry, his music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music. [2] .
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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.
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.
- Pop Music Critic
- Ed Masley
- 2 min
- '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"?
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4 days ago · Elton John, British singer, composer, and pianist who was one of the most popular entertainers of the late 20th century, known for such hit songs as ‘Your Song,’ ‘Crocodile Rock,’ ‘Rocket Man,’ ‘Candle in the Wind,’ and ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.’
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful solo artists of all time. Elton has achieved two diamond, 43 platinum or multi-platinum, and 26 gold albums, over 70 Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 300 million records worldwide.
