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Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947) is an immensely popular English singer, composer (mostly with lyricist Bernie Taupin) and pianist. In a career spanning five decades, John has sold over 250 million records and has over fifty Top 40 hits, making him one of the most successful musicians of all time. His 1997 tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, “Candle In The Wind,” remains the world’s biggest selling and fastest selling single of all time.
John was one of the dominant commercial forces in the rock world during the 1970s, with a string of seven consecutive #1 records on the U.S. album charts, twenty-three Top 40 singles, sixty Top 10 hits, and six #1 hits. His success had a profound impact on popular music, and contributed to the continued popularity of the piano in rock and roll.
Key musical elements in John’s success included his melodic gifts matched with the contributions of his lyricist partner Bernie Taupin, his rich tenor and gospel-chorded piano, aggressive string arrangements, his flamboyant fashion sense and on-stage showmanship. As told by himself, his somewhat “flashy” outfits were due to the fact that he sits behind the piano and would otherwise vanish on stage.
John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and knighted in 1998. He has helped lead the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked John #49 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. He continues to be a major public figure.
Candle In The Wind,” remains the world’s biggest selling and fastest selling single of all time.
John was one of the dominant commercial forces in the rock world during the 1970s, with a string of seven consecutive #1 records on the U.S. album charts, twenty-three Top 40 singles, sixty Top 10 hits, and six #1 hits. His success had a profound impact on popular music, and contributed to the continued popularity of the piano in rock and roll.
Key musical elements in John’s success included his melodic gifts matched with the contributions of his lyricist partner Bernie Taupin, his rich tenor and gospel-chorded piano, aggressive string arrangements, his flamboyant fashion sense and on-stage showmanship. As told by himself, his somewhat “flashy” outfits were due to the fact that he sits behind the piano and would otherwise vanish on stage.
John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and knighted in 1998. He has helped lead the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked John #49 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. He continues to be a major public figure.
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corpsetastic wrote:
Get a load of him, he's so insane! You better get your coat dear It looks like RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIN
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Elton jhon yor song panio naic muziek
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mannymanson wrote:
TINY DANCER!!!!!!!!!
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Can You Feel The Love Tonight♥
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barryvs wrote:
Madonna? Really? Elton John is a way more talented artist, no contest.
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BarryAllanSmith wrote:
Great song by him, not played a lot, High Flying Bird. Greatest all around artist IMO.
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Crowally wrote:
Saw him live yesterday... He's incredibly amazing.
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Sinse God Intvened Girls
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Elton John>Jesus
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Rocket Man <3
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corpsetastic wrote:
I respect madonna a lot, can't take anything away from her, just sticking up for stefani and elton since I respect them more!
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Bennie And The Jets
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Elton John's shoutbox =\= Madonna's shoutbox
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kuiper_______ wrote:
..not that I give that much of a fuck, but Madonna does compose and produce her own music. It might not be entirely her own, but she does contribute.
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eltinsales wrote:
Idol.
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elton john is not only pop, but also rock 'n' roll....
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Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word♥ Pumping heart
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BarneyJWY wrote:
Madonna is a musician just as much as Elton John. She has done a lot more than most people think. She is an artist, musician, director, activist, and rebel. People who undermine her singing abilities only hear Material Girl, Like A Virgin, or her more recent hits.
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who actually cares about the Golden Globes? lol
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Official ‘instant’ live recordings of all dates on the forthcoming European tour!
8 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/eltonjohn
Elton John and his full band are back on the road
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