Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, is an English pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriting partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. In his five-decade career Elton John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive No. 1 US albums, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth25 March 1947
CityLondon, England
This overload is edging me further out to sea, I need to put some distances between overkill and me.
She's got electric boots, a mohair suit, you know I read it in a magazine.
I had a little Richard and that black piano, oh that sweet Georgia Peach, and the boy form Tupelo.
Shock waves to a tired brain, sends that hungry lady to my door again. She's my shelter from the storm when I feel the rain, entertaining white powder.
I've had my fills of cocaine and pills.
I don't think you can recreate anything from the past. You can not do it. If you're going to go out and imitate a Motown sound, you can't do it, it's impossible because of the studios and players involved and the atmosphere.
It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics to set you on your feet again.
I'm a juvenile product of the working class, who's best friend floats in the bottom of a glass.
I get high in the evening sniffing pots of glue.
I get bombed for breakfast in the morning, I get bombed for dinner.
I love the way the American trade magazines never give anybody a bad review because they're afraid the advertising will be taken out. It's so hysterical.
It was Elvis that got me interested in music. I've been an Elvis fan since I was a kid.
I love people who expect me to wear great, feathery costumes- and I do it. It's like an actor getting into his costume for his part. I don't really feel that part until I'm into whatever I'm going to wear.
I'm 57, I can't look like a 30-year-old. You try to hold age at bay, but there comes a point when you just have to give up gracefully.