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Working in a band called Bluesology throughout the mid to late 1960s, Dwight changed his name by deed poll in homage to his fellow "Bluesologists" Elton Dean (saxophonist) and singer Long John Baldry. He scored his first international hits in 1971 with his eponymous second album, which included one of his best-loved songs, " Your SongYour Song is a song written by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (lyrics). It was on Elton John's self titled second album, and was his first charting single. A cover by Ewan McGregor, singing to Nicole Kidman, was in the musical movie Moulin Rouge Son". His success can partly be attributed to his collaboration with lyricist Bernie TaupinBernie Taupin (born May 22, 1950) is a lyricist famous for his collaboration with Elton John. Taupin was born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, in the United Kingdom. He showed an early flair for writing while at school and he then started working in a printing, who has provided the words to John's music for most of his career.
He went on to become one of the most successful recording artists of the 1970sMillennia: 1st millennium 2nd millennium 3rd millennium Centuries: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Events and trends, with globally-successful singles including " Rocket ManRocket Man (subtitled "I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time") is a song composed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and popularized by John. It is loosely based on the short story of the same name in Ray Bradbury's book, The Illustrated Man''. It firs", "Crocodile Rock", "Saturday Night's Alright (for Fighting)", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", and "Bennie and the Jets".
His biggest 1980sMillennia: 1st millennium 2nd millennium 3rd millennium Centuries: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Events and trends hits included, among others, "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues", "I'm Still Standing", and a 1987 live recording of "Candle in the Wind" which he recorded with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra . The song, which was a tribute to Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe ( June 1, 1926 August 5, 1962) was an American actress of the 20th century. Her sizzling screen presence and premature death would make her a perennial sex symbol and later a pop icon. Early life She was born Norma Jeane Mortensen in the ch, was originally recorded in 1973 on his Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album.
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In 1997, he updated the lyrics of "Candle in the Wind" for a special version mourning the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and this became the fastest selling single of all time.
He has also done work both for and in films. In 1971, he wrote original songs for the movie Friends. In 1975, he appeared as the Pinball Wizard in the movie version of the rock opera Tommy. Then, in 1994, he (along with Tim Rice) wrote the songs for the Disney animated film The Lion King (John and Rice subsequently won a Best Original Song Oscar for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"). Five years later, he wrote the score for The Muse, and a year later composed songs for another animated film, DreamWorks' The Road to El Dorado. In 2001, his 1970s hit, "Tiny Dancer" was featured on the Almost Famous soundtrack, and his most recent movie song was "The Heart of Every Girl" (the end title song from 2003's Mona Lisa Smile).
In each of 30 consecutive years, from 1970 through 1999, John appeared with at least one single on the "Top 40" of Billboard magazine's pop record chart, the "Hot 100" - a feat unmatched by any other recording artist.
In 2003, he reached number one in the United Kingdom with a rerelease of the single "Are You Ready For Love" which had been only a minor hit when first released in 1979.
He continues to release new material to commercial success, and tours extensively, despite being fitted with a pacemaker. His face-to-face tours with fellow pianist Billy Joel have been a fan favourite throughout the world since the mid-1990s.
John has had a complicated personal history. Coming out first as bisexual in 1976, he married ( 1984) and quickly divorced ( 1988) Renate Blauel. He subsequently stated that he was gay and has lived with his partner David Furnish for a number of years. He has occasionally battled addictions to cocaine and financial difficulties caused by his profligate spending.
In 1976 Elton John became involved in Watford Football Club and fulfilled a childhood dream by becoming chairman and director. He resigned in 2002 when the club needed a full time chairman. He remains lifelong president.
John has long been associated with AIDS charities after the death of his friend Ryan White, raising large amounts of money and using his public profile to raise awareness of the disease. For example, in 1986 he joined with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder to record the single "That's What Friends Are For", with all profits being donated to the American Foundation for AIDS Research . The song won Grammy awards for "Song of the Year" and for "Best Pop Performance, by a Duo or Group".
In 2004, John expanded his musical theatre repertoire by composing songs for the musical adaptation of Billy Elliot.