Elton John Quotes


Drunk all the time, feeling fine on elderberry wine.


Citations

John, Elton, and Bernie Taupin. "Elderberry Wine." Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, DJM Records, 1973.

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Elton John
Elton John
  • Born: March 25, 1947
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, Composer

Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.