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Elton John
Sir Elton (Hercules) John is one of modern music's most influential recording artists. His great accomplishments as a musician, singer/songwriter, and performer has earned him several prestigious awards and even status as a knight. He is an example of one of the most amazing transformations in person ever, from a pudgy, shy, Reginald Kenneth Dwight to the third most-often charting artist according to Billboard.
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How many songs did john coltrane write?
John Coltrane composed over 50 original songs throughout his career, with some of his most famous pieces including "Giant Steps," "A Love Supreme," and "Naima." His work spans various styles and showcases his innovative approach to jazz. Many of his compositions have become standards in the jazz repertoire, influencing countless musicians.
Is Elton John's brother in prison?
He has no direct siblings and little is known about his half-brothers.
What is Elton John's future ambition?
For the most part, he attempting to make sure that he can keep a consistent record of charting with his albums and singles in the US and the UK despite his age. He also hopes that his charity, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, will find the cure to AIDS soon. Elton John also wishes he can keep the Watford F.C. in the First Division of English soccer for as long as possible.
Elton Johns candle in the wind was about?
The original version was about Marilyn Monroe. The 1997 version was about Princess Diana.
What does Elton John look like now in 2011?
Sadly, he's lost the looks he had up until the late 1990s- nowadays is face has become somewhat compressed, he's put on weight, his nose has become rather bulbous and his eyes have narrowed, with folds of skin underneath them. But his smile remains the same, and he tends to wear his hear as a ginger 'mop-top' which conceals his receding hairline better than his earlier styles. You have to remember that the guy is 65 years old as of 2012, and has never had cosmetic surgery- also, his aged appearance may have been a physical reaction to the stress he suffered both from the loss of his friend Princess Diana in 1997, and also the appalling libellous abuse at the hands of the British tabloid press soon afterwards which made scurrilous claims about his sex life.
he still sports sunglasses, but now also wears a ring in his right ear. You can see a current photo of him on his Wikipedia page.
Who was Bernie Taupin writing about in your song?
Opinions vary on this one- some say that Bernie wrote it for one of his girlfriends, others that it was written for Elton as a tribute to his mother. Other people say that it was a tribute to a gay partner that Elton had and had just split up with.
In reality, it may not have been written about any specific real person, just a generalised love song that could apply to anybody's sweetheart.
Why did Elton John and Renate Blauel divorce?
Elton John came to terms with his own sexuality and personally accepted that he was gay, not bisexual.
What was Elton John's last single?
The last single released by and credited directly to Elton John was Calling It Christmas (with Joss Stone), released in 2007, from Elton John's Christmas Party. The last single featuring/involving Elton John was Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer) by Ironik feat. Elton John, released in 2009.
Who is more popular elton john or acdc?
In general, Elton John is more popular than ACDC. Elton appeals to just about everybody, whereas ACDC appeals to teenage hard rock fans mostly.
What are the lines on music sheets called?
They are called staff lines. Or just called a Staff. I am glad to help.
What love life did Elton John have?
Obviously, much of his love-life remains private and personal, but his first partner was a secretary called Linda Woodrow, to whom he was engaged in the late 1960s but this was later broken off.
He married a German recording engineer called Renate Blauel in April 1984, but they divorced four years later when he realised that he was inclining towards being totally gay rather than bisexual. He entered into a long-term relationship with former advertising executive David Furnish in 1993, and they had a civil partnership on 21st December 2005. In december 2010, they had a baby son called Zachary by a surrogate mother.
He has probably had more relatiionships than this, but these remain private, undisclosed and his own buisness.
Who is the best singer to have lived?
Chloe myrick is the best singer ever and she is 9 years old she is the best singer in the whole entire world she will be the lead singer of the new band C6 she will be the best kid singer in the world and this is the truth and if you dont believe me and u think your kid is the best i think it is wrong i am not wanting to be mean if i am if i am sorry.
Is Sir Elton John know for writing his own music?
Like many other artists, Elton John is known for writing his songs and lyrics himself, but often in collaboration with other musicians. One of his long-term partner is the English musician Bernie Taupin.
The deal which he signed allocates to his record company a proportion of touring,merchandise and publishing revenues - money which would otherwise have been his.
