Elton John

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March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, England, The United Kingdom

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Poetry, Nonfiction

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Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight) is an English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist.

In his four-decade career, John has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s. He has sold more than 250 million albums and over one hundred million singles, making him one of the most successful artists of all time. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits including seven consecutive #1 U.S. albums, 59 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, 4 #2 hits, and nine #1 hits. He has won five Grammy awards and one Academy Award. His success has had a profound impact on popular music and has contributed to the continued popularity of the piano in rock and roll. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him #49 on their list of...more

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Books by Elton John

Average rating: 3.91 · 202 ratings · 26 reviews · 129 distinct works

	The Lion King - Trumpet by Elton John, Tim Rice 3.66 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 1994	My rating:
	Bob Marley - Legend 4.29 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 1995 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Elton John - Greatest Hits 1970-2002 3.67 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2004 — 2 editions	My rating:
	The Revelation of St. John the Divine: The Holy Bible, King James Version by Elton John, John 4.20 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 1967	My rating:
	My Heart Will Go on - Vocal Solo 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings	My rating:
	St. John Chrysostom, Baptismal Instructions 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1962	My rating:
	Elton John -- Peachtree Road: Piano/Vocal/Guitar 3.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2005	My rating:
	Elton John and Bernie Taupin: The Complete Lyrics by Elton John, Bernie Taupin 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1994	My rating:
	Reba McEntire - Read My Mind 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1994	My rating:
	Aida: Piano/Vocal Highlights 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2001 — 3 editions	My rating:

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“Live for each second without hesitation”
― Elton John

tags: ambition , life

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“I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems. On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don't know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East -- you're as good as dead.”
― Elton John

tags: compassion , gay , jesus , sexuality

17 people liked it

“Don't shoot me, I'm just the piano player!”
― Elton John

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