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He was the first major Western artist to play Israel, and also the first to play in the Soviet Union. He did a total of 8 tours of the USSR before it fell. Throughout his career he showed an innate ability to reinvent himself. With seven consecutive number one albums in the 1970\u2019s he rocked his way to fame composing hit after hit and often writing songs that would become classics in a matter of minutes. From drugs to rehab and back again his life has been filled with controversy and we find ourselves fascinated at every turn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.\u00a0 His long term collaboration with lyricist and poet Bernie Taupin led to his huge success with his albums and singles selling over 300 million copies worldwide.\u00a0 He certainly knows how to wow the crowd. The re-written hit single \u2018Candle In the Wind\u2019 alone sold 33 million copies, making it the best-selling single in the history of the US and UK singles charts.\u00a0 His music is arguably best known for his magnificent piano playing abilities featured throughout, Elton himself often being cited as the greatest piano player in his genre of pop music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

Rocket Man<\/b><\/h2>\n

Although this 1972 single never reached number one in the UK, it remains one of Elton John\u2019s most iconic songs to date.\u00a0 \u201cMars ain\u2019t the kind of place to raise your kids\u201d, demonstrates the song\u2019s lyrics and themes reflective of the then obsession with space.\u00a0 The idea of a rocket man became synonymous with his music career, Elton going on to establish The Rocket Record Company. Most recently, the 2019 biographical musical film based on Elton\u2019s life, used the title for the movie.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"DtVBCG6ThDk","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road<\/b><\/h2>\n

Topping the charts both in the US and the UK as an album, the hit single of the same name is often credited with establishing Elton\u2019s persona as a Glam Rock Star. Platform shoes, shaded sunglasses, and glitter costumes became the norm with Elton\u2019s live and stage performances. Bright blue suits and orange tinted glasses certainly made Elton stand out from the crowd. Whether performing upbeat rock anthems or slower melodic songs like this one, Elton\u2019s flamboyant costumes always took centre stage.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"VX4XOY6m7sI","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

Candle In The Wind<\/b><\/h2>\n

Originally written by Taupin and Elton in honour of Marilyn Monroe, \u2018Candle In the Wind\u2019 was first released on the hit album<\/span> Goodbye Yellow Brick Road<\/span> in 1973; however,<\/span> this song is now most associated with the death of Princess Diana.\u00a0 Elton performed this song at her funeral in 1997, and received widespread critical acclaim.\u00a0 Diana\u2019s death rocked the world over and Elton\u2019s magical performance went on to help the song resurge to No.1 in the UK nearly two decades later. <\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"NoOhnrjdYOc","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

Can You Feel The Love Tonight<\/b><\/h2>\n

Written and composed for the 1994 Disney film The Lion King.<\/span> This song was an instant hit and went on to sell over 11 million copies worldwide. The song won Best Original Song at the 1995 Academy Awards, and also earned Elton a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in this same year. The motion picture soundtrack, on which the song featured, stayed at the top of the billboard 200 for nine weeks and eventually was certified diamond. We can certainly feel the love between all of the Lion King characters when we hear this song. <\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"KjgWWjkNbhU","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

Tiny Dancer<\/b><\/h2>\n

This song first appeared in 1971 as the opening track on Elton\u2019s fourth album<\/span> Madman Across The Water<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/i>Due to its lengthy playing time, over six minutes, Tiny Dancer initially had limited success. Radio stations thought the song was too long to play over the air.\u00a0 In later years its popularity grew, appearing in movie and TV soundtracks like Friends, this song has become a cult favourite. It was resurrected in the movie Almost Famous when it leads to the characters having a sing-a-long. This ability to unite people with music is a common feature of Elton\u2019s music that we love. The instruments also take centre stage in this song with the piano and orchestral rock band having plenty of solo time.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"video","video_platform":"youtube","video":"yYcyacLRPNs","facebook_video":"","video_caption":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy","copy":"

Elton John\u2019s music spans five decades and multiple generations.\u00a0 Whether it is a childhood memory of Disney, or a fond love of his glam rock star persona, there is something in Elton\u2019s music for everyone.\u00a0 As an entertainer and a brilliant musician we can\u2019t get enough of his music. 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