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Elton John

Born: Reginald Kenneth Dwight, 25th March 1947, Pinner, Middlesex, England


Known For :
English singer-songwriter, composer and pianist who has had hits in the charts since 1970 with his first hit "Your Song", Over the next 40 years he had a large number of hits with the last being in 2009 "Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer)" (Ironik featuring Elton John). Possibly his best known top ten singles over the 40 year period include "Rocket Man", "Crocodile Rock", "Daniel", "Candle in the Wind", "Bennie and the Jets", "Pinball Wizard", "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (with Kiki Dee), "I'm Still Standing" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". It does not matter which generation you are from you have more than likely grown up listening to his music . Billboard magazine ranked him as the most successful male solo artist on "The Billboard Hot 100 Top All-Time Artists" (Third overall, behind only The Beatles and Madonna).
The awards he has gained during these years is also a testiment to his music and include Academy Award, Golden Globe, Tony Award and mulyiple Grammys. From humble beginnings as a Pub Pianist to one of the music superstars of the modern era shows not only his talent but his commitment to his art. From Webmaster ( Having seen him live in concert some years ago I can honestly say in addition to great music he is a consummate entertainer ) The video is his tribute to his close friend Diana Princess Of Wales "Candle In The Wind 1997". which became the fastest- and biggest-selling single of all time, eventually selling 5 million copies in the United Kingdom, 11 million in the U.S., and around 33 million worldwide, with the proceeds of approximately £55 million going to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.











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