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| | Elton John - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born March 25, 1947) is a rock music singer, songwriter, and pianist, is one of the most successful solo artists in music history. | | | Elton's self-titled second album was released in the spring of 1970, and started to sell well in the U.S., where it was released on the MCA's Uni subsidiary. | | | John was the dominant commercial force in the rock world in the 1970s, as evidenced by seven consecutive #1 records on the U.S. album charts and an endless string of top 40's, the longest streak ever (30 years), as well as several #1's, 2's, and top tens; all in the 1970's alone. |
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| | glbtq >> arts >> John, Sir Elton |
| | Elton John holds a music industry record for most consecutive singles placed in the Top 40, a string that began in 1970 and was broken only in 2000. | | | By 1969 John had his first hit album, an eponymous LP that contained the touching ballad "Your Song," which climbed both the American and English record charts. | | | For nearly four decades, Elton John has achieved an amazingly successful track record in the music industry. |
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| | Songwriters Hall of Fame |
| | John is also one of the earliest hit-recording artists of the rock and roll era to make his piano the lead instrument in his records, at a time that was dominated by the guitar. | | | Elton John also performed his own brand of music magic in two of the legendary venues of the late '60s and early 70s, The Fillmore East in New York and The Troubadour in West Hollywood, an address where many notables of the music field have since worked. | | | lton John, one of the most successful purveyors of hit songs and records in the history of the music industry, has numerous distinctions. |
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| | Amazon.co.uk: Music: Songs from the West Coast |
| | Elton John needs no introduction, everybody knows, whether it is their taste in music or not, that he is a very talented individual. | | | If you are an Elton John fan you will definatly enjoy this album, if you're not and haven't heard much of Elton John before you really are missing out and this album is a must-have for all true music lovers. | | | Wjatever your favourite Elton album there are at least a couple of tracks here that would not be out of place on that album. |
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| | Fans Of Reality TV - Sir Elton John to perform on "World Idol" |
| | Sir Elton John is currently enjoying chart success with his newly updated definitive "Greatest Hits 1970-2002." The album's release follows closely on the heels of his massive UK No.-1 singles "Are You Ready For Love" (originally released in 1979 and recently re-released) and "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word," featuring Blue. | | | I have a feeling Clay is an Elton fan I have heard him do several of his songs and a few of the songs on "Measure of a Man" are similiar to Elton's style. | | | Viewers eagerly awaiting the final result will first have the chance to experience a performance from a man whose magnificent musical career has spanned more than 30 years. |
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| | Sir Elton John -- Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | 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 records. | | | in full Sir Elton Hercules John, original name Reginald Kenneth Dwight British singer, composer, and pianist who was one of the most popular entertainers of the late 20th century. | | | Throughout his career John demonstrated a supreme talent for assimilating and blending different pop and rock styles into an explosive, streamlined sound. |
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| | HELLO! Profiles |
| | The year after he helped co-write John Lennon's comeback single, Whatever Gets You Through The Night, Elton's Captain Fantastic album became the first LP to go straight to the Number One slot in the US. | | | Although he released his first album in 1969, he did not taste success until the following year in America, where his eponymously-titled album picked up some airplay. | | | Although his career seemed to decline at the tail-end of the Seventies, MTV helped propel the singles from his 1983 album Too Low For Zero back towards the top of the charts. |
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| | ~A TRIBUTE TO SIR ELTON JOHN~ |
| | Elton had a hard time breaking into show business but Once he did he skyrocked to the top Of The Charts. |
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| | Sir Elton John Raises Money and the Roof |
| | Sir Elton's regular touring band backed up most of the selections. | | | And because of its special purpose, "The 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John: A Benefit for Music Education," presented by Yamaha, will also resonate for young people across America who never got any closer to it than their hometown classrooms. | | | "It was a privilege to have the opportunity to honor Sir Elton John, and to bring together some of his lifelong musical influences and some of the hottest new talent that Elton truly admires," says Yamaha Corporate Director of Artist Affairs Chris Gero, who produced the concert along with associate producer Tara Eifert. |
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| | NME.COM - News - SIR ELTON JOHN - 'WHY I LOVE THE WHITE STRIPES, THE DARKNESS AND BRMC' |
| | On his new single, Sir Elton said: "This record was made in 1977 and I remixed it in 1979. | | | Celebrity NME reader SIR ELTON JOHN says the likes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, White Stripes and Kings of Leon have made 2003 the most exciting year for rock'n'roll music ever. | | | Elton John - Greatest Hits '70-'02 (2CD) £8.99 from BangCd.com |
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| | IOL: Sir Elton John 'moved' by Durban Aids choir |
| | Moved: Megastar Elton John was so taken aback by the Sinkithemba choir's performance that he gave them a personal invitation to sing at his foundation's concert at his home in Britain later this year. | | | International music megastar Elton John is determined to give "hands-on" support to South Africans infected and affected by HIV and Aids. | | | For the Sinikithemba ("give us hope") choir members at Durban's McCord Hospital, who learned only seconds before their performance who their VIP guest was, it was a moment they'll never forget. |
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| | CNN.com - Still singing after all these years - Feb 8, 2005 |
| | Their partnership, in which Taupin wrote lyrics and John the music, became one of the most prolific and productive ever. | | | In 1997, John re-worked and re-recorded his classic "Candle in the Wind," playing it in honor of Princess Diana at her funeral. | | | In 1970, a year after the release of his debut album, John's career took off. |
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| | BBC - Press Office - Elton John: An Ivor Novello Tribute |
| | Sir Elton's career and commitment to music and songwriting are beyond comparison and the academy is proud that he is able to join other fellows – Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Malcolm Arnold and John Barry – as beacons of excellence in the world of composing and songwriting. | | | The presentation will be made during a special Ivors Tribute to Sir Elton John to be recorded by the BBC during the autumn. | | | BBC - Press Office - Elton John: An Ivor Novello Tribute |
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| | Playbill Biography: SIR ELTON JOHN |
| | Elton has won a wide array of industry awards including Grammys, Tonys and an Oscar and continues to add innovative work to his personal repertoire of 35 gold and 25 platinum albums. | | | Elton's most recent CD, Peachtree Road, was released on Universal Records to critical acclaim. | | | He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with more than 200 million records sold worldwide. |
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| | Alibris: Sir Elton John |
| | Beloved photographs of the late film superstar are accompanied by the haunting lyrics to Elton John's tribute song, "Candle in the Wind", which has sold millions of copies worldwide. | | | Twelve classic Elton John songs specially arranged in jazz style for solo piano. | | | The ultimate collection of 62 of Elton John's best songs spanning from 1965 to 1990. |
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| | Elton John |
| | Sir Elton John is one of pop music's great survivors. | | | Elton John: The Road to El Dorado (2000) (V) Film-Fest DVD: Issue 3 - Toronto (2000) (V).... | | | The Lion King: A Musical Journey with Elton John (1994) (TV).... |
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| | DeadBrain - Sir Elton John Sulks Following Arafat Funeral Snub |
| | Sir Elton had reportedly sent no fewer than four versions of the song to Arafat's wife Suha as she kept vigil at her dying husband's bedside. | | | One of version of the song, "PLO Leader in the Sand," is said to have been virtually identical to the version he had recorded for John F. Kennedy Jr.'s funeral - another occasion in which the garish pop singer was left out in the cold. | | | DeadBrain - Sir Elton John Sulks Following Arafat Funeral Snub |
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| | Elton John News Headlines |
| | Roger Daltrey, Sir Elton John, Robert Plant, David Gilmour and Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks are also appearing on a tribute single alongside newer acts. | | | Sir Elton John has provided music for the stage makeover of the successful film...." | | | "...Pop superstar Sir Elton John is close to realising his Hollywood career, America's Abc network has agreed to broadcast a pilot episode of his TV show. |
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| | Elton John books From The Bomp Bookshelf |
| | Elton John: The Life and Music of a Legendary Performer | | | A section on albums lists John's 35 albums chronologically, up to 1995's Made in England, and provides details on recording as well as dates, songs, and personnel. | | | "Elton John speaks frankly about himself and the text includes a discography of Elton's singles and albums. |
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| | Sir Elton John Stops In at Tree Sound |
| | Elton John was at Tree Sound Studios (Norcross, Ga.) self-producing for the first time his full-length album, Peachtree Road, which is scheduled for release in early November. | | | The song, produced by Keith Stegall, is slated to be featured on her upcoming release due out later this year. | | | Pictured back row, L-R: John Mahon, Guy Babylon, Adrian Collee (John’s production manager), Matt Still, Bernie Taupin, guitar tech Rick Salazar, Elton John, Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone, studio manager Nina Baldridge, drum tech Chris Sobchick, Bob Birch and John Holmes. |
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| | Elton John News |
| | Dolly Parton has won eight CMA awards Sir Elton John and Dolly Parton are to duet at the Country Music Awards. | | | When most people think of English music, the Beatles obviously come to mind, along with the punk of the Sex Pistols, the glam rock of David Bowie, and maybe the soft pop of Elton John. | | | Life in Slow Motion Listening to David Gray's Life in Slow Motion is like tuning your radio to a timeless mix of "adult contemporary" artists in their prime. |
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| | Bolsamania - La web de la bolsa y los mercados de valores |
| | John has continued his new millennium critical renaissance with the Gold certified, Top-20 charting album Peachtree Road, which will be re-released as a special CD+DVD package on November 15. | | | "I've always admired Sir Elton's songwriting, musicianship and singing and I'm thrilled to be working with him," Parton said. | | | NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of music's most respected, performer/songwriters Dolly Parton and Sir Elton John are joining forces for a musical first on "The 39th Annual CMA Awards" when they perform together during "Country Music's Biggest Night." |
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| | CNN - Elton John becomes 'Sir Elton' - December 30, 1997 |
| | At Diana's funeral, John performed the reworked version of the song he and Bernie Taupin first wrote for Marilyn Monroe. | | | The 50-year-old singer and songwriter who was born Reginald Dwight can now be called "Sir Elton John." | | | Since then, the song has sold more than 35 million copies, making it the world's biggest-selling single ever. |
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| | Elton John: Sir Elton John stand by Criticism |
| | Elton John and Rod Stewart record charity tsunami record | | | Madonna's spokesperson says John doesn't know what he's talking about and wants to know if he's ever even seen her in concert. | | | Recently Queen rocker Roger Taylor defended Elton John's verbal attack on Madonna. |
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| | Yamaha Presents the 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John: A Benefit for Music Education |
| | A highlight of the 2003 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, will be a spectacular musical event dedicated to one of the most successful and influential music makers of our time. | | | Yamaha Presents the 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John: A Benefit for Music Education | | | On Friday, January 17, 2003, Yamaha Corporation of America and NAMM, the International Music Products Association, will present “The 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John: A Benefit for Music Education,” at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim. |
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| | BBC NEWS Programmes Breakfast with Frost Sir Elton John |
| | ELTON JOHN: Yeah, the single that is out now is actually a Blue record featuring me, it's not my record but it's.. | | | DAVID FROST: And you are still trying to write the best song ever written; now Candle in the Wind is the best selling single of all time isn't it? | | | DAVID FROST: Fantastic, will you come back and join us at the end the programme? |
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| | celebrity impersonation : tribute to elton john |
| | Marcus now aims to produce a new tribute to elton john CD consisting of eleven tracks which varies from the latest hits 'This Train don't Stop there Anymore' right back to 'Your Song'. | | | He can perform over 20 of Elton's greatest hit songs emulating the costume, charisma and unique-style showmanship of the legendary performer himself. | | | proved to be Herefords very own Rocketman after recording his own version of Eltons hits at Birch Recording Studios. |
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| | Playbill News: Elaine Paige to Interview Sir Elton John for BBC Radio |
| | The May 29 broadcast, which begins at 1 PM, will feature the Elton John interview, which was taped backstage prior to a recent Elton John Las Vegas concert. | | | Host Paige will also feature music from such Elton John musicals as The Lion King, Billy Elliot and Aida. | | | On her weekly radio program for BBC Radio 2, West End musical theatre star Elaine Paige will sit down for a chat with Tony Award-winning composer Sir Elton John. |
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| | Music Trades: Yamaha presents The 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John. (Product News). |
| | Yamaha presents The 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John. | | | On January 17, 2003, Yamaha Corporation of America and NAMM will present The 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John: A Benefit for Music Education. | | | Music Trades: Yamaha presents The 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John. |
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| | VH1.com : Elton John : Artist Main |
| | He says when the world is a mess, he's still got his songs. | | | Listen to his new album "Shine" and watch his new video. | | | Sign up now to receive every bit of juicy, up-to-the-minute news, album release info and much more delivered straight to your inbox! |
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| | Elton John Sites |
| | He was good friends with legend John Lennon and was Godson to Sean Ono Lennon, son of John and Yoko. | | | aised in the UK, Elton John attended the Royal Academy of Music from 1958 to 1964 on a piano scholarship at age 11. | | | In 1997 he was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth, and he re-wrote and sang "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to his friend Princess Lady Diana at her funeral, which was originally a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. |
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| | Elton John |
| | Elton's group of musicians included: Davey Johnstone (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Guy Babylon (keyboards), Robert Birch (bass guitar, vocals), Nigel Olsen (drums, vocals), John Mahon (percussion, vocals) and the Orchestra of the Royal Academy of Music conducted by James Howard Newton (Five times Academy Award nominations, Two Grammy Award nominations and three Emmy Awards) | | | in concert with his group of Davey Johnson (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Nigel Olsen (drums, vocals), Bob Birch (bass guitar, vocals), Guy Babylon (keyboards), John Mahon (percussion, vocals) at the Hop Farm in Kent on 20th June 2004 - presented by Marshall Arts, Musical Associates and the Hop Farm. | | | Sir Elton John performed a concert at the Palace of Beiteddine in the Chouf Hills, Lebanon as part of the Beiteddine Festival on 7th and 8th July, 2001. |
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| | AskMen.com - Elton John |
| | John exhibits a certain class and professionalism rarely seen among today's music royalty. | | | His love for music began at an early age. | | | Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Middlesex, England, to a middle-class family. |
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| | BBC News ENTERTAINMENT Show goes on for Sir Elton John |
| | But Sir Elton dismissed the suggestion and said he thought Joel would be back. | | | He told radio station Capital FM: "It was a little odd not seeing Billy there because we're so used to doing this thing and not seeing the piano and him across from me was very strange. | | | Sir Elton was concerned about his co-star's health but believes he will be back |
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| | SIR ELTON JOHN RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE |
| | Sir Elton was first enrolled at Royal Academy of Music at the age of 11 and was reportedly something of a child prodigy. | | | He won a one-day-a-week scholarship to learn piano on Saturday mornings. | | | After three decades as one of the biggest stars in the world, Sir Elton John has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the music school he dropped out of 40 years ago. |
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| | OverTheRhine.COM -- Orchard -> Sir Elton John |
| | I originally had plans for the Interpol concert that night, but, um, Sir Elton is one of the most incredible performers I have ever seen. | | | It will be just like he is in my living room performing. | | | Dangit I am stoked! Sir Elton and band will be playing the Tabernacle in Atlanta November 4 and 5. |
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| | Elton John Tickets - Elton John Concert Tickets @ Tickets4Concerts |
| | Elton John will be performing in the following cities. | | | Tickets 4 Concerts has been in Business since 1982 with over 100,000 tickets sold for several sports, concerts, events & shows nationwide. | | | Elton John Tickets - Elton John Concert Tickets @ Tickets4Concerts |
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| | Elton John Song Lyrics: Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me |
| | Elton John Song Lyrics: Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Music by Elton John | | | I can't light no more of your darkness |
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| | CNN.com - Elton to lose glasses for good - Nov. 13, 2002 |
| | They include glasses with windscreen wipers, flashing lights and sun visors, although these days they are a little less over the top. | | | Recalling the first glasses he owned, Sir Elton, 55, said: "In those days you went to the opticians and you had two or three glasses to choose from -- tortoiseshell or the round ones John Lennon used to wear. | | | There was even a West End comedy called "Elton John's Glasses," in which his beloved football team Watford lost the 1984 FA Cup Final when the goalkeeper was blinded by a flash of sunlight reflected on the star's specs. |
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| | NAMM > Press Room > |
| | The 2003 NAMM Concert Honoring Sir Elton John: A Benefit for Music Education, presented by Yamaha | | | Click an image to view the full-size printable version. |
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| | Ananova - Sir Elton John has no Tuscany date |
| | Representatives of Sir Elton John have asked Ananova to point out the singer will not be appearing at a special charity concert in Tuscany. | | | Elton John Aids Foundation, as suggested in the story published on July 8. | | | The event was reported to be being arranged by butcher Dario Cecchini as a celebration of the lifting of the EU ban on beef on the bone. |
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| | Sky Showbiz - Sir Elton Lets Rip Again |
| | After apologising again, Moyles said: "Thanks everyone, you're listening to my last show on Radio One". | | | Sir Elton released his latest string of obscenities on live radio, turning the airwaves blue. | | | One or two foul-mouthed tirades are not enough for Elton John - he has let rip with yet another outburst of colourful language. |
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| | Sir Elton John heads for Las Vegas Headlines News Gay.com UK |
| | The 56 year old will perform with a full band for the shows, which have been dubbed the Red Piano event. | | | The singer will play the shows at sin city's Colosseum venue, inside Cesear's Palace, which was originally built to showcase Celine Dion's infamously tacky show "A New Life". | | | Sir Elton John has confirmed he will play 75 extravagant Las Vegas shows over the next 5 years, in a move that could net him £31 million. |
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| | Maltapost presentation to Sir Elton John |
| | At the conclusion of Sunday's successful concert by Sir Elton John at the Floriana Granaries, the singer was presented with a unique gift in glass by Maltapost to commemorate his visit to the island. | | | The presentation was made by Maltapost Senior Manager Marketing and Business Development Michael Stewart. | | | The gift, a frame in glass showing various aspects of Malta's culture and with a First Day Cover of the Elton John Miniature Sheet issued by Maltapost in the centre, was much admired by Elton John. |
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| | I do have the current tour dates listed in the tour link. | | | 3-26-00: I am currently desinging a whole new web page with all my great Elton pictures I've taken in the last year. |
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| | 1995: CableACE: Best Performance in a Music Special or Series, A Special Evening with Elton John | | | John Reid, accountant, former manager; lived together for five years. | | | Family: Father: Stanley Dwight, milkman, RAF flight lieutenant; played lead trumpet in a dance band; died 1992. |
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