Why do people like Elton John so much?
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Why do people like Elton John so much?
Elton John is also an inspiration because he’s such a genuinely kind, caring person. Like everyone, he isn’t perfect. Yet fans can tell he has a big heart, since he shows it through his philanthropy, through his AIDS foundation, and no doubt he shows it in his everyday life with his husband and children.
What makes Elton John’s music unique?
Elton John’s unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the 20th century’s biggest music icons. He was musically gifted from a young age, and released his first self-titled American album in 1970, making him a huge international star.
What is Elton John’s real first name?
Elton Hercules John
Elton John/Full name
Elton John, in full Sir Elton Hercules John, original name Reginald Kenneth Dwight, (born March 25, 1947, Pinner, Middlesex, England), British singer, composer, and pianist who was one of the most popular entertainers of the late 20th century.
What is the writing style of Elton John’s songs?
There writing style is very non-traditional as they are never in the same room when writing, and typically, the music or melody is written first and lyrics then applied to match the melody and time signature for that song. Bernie writes the lyrics and sends them to Elton, and he simply writes the music to fit the lyrics.
Did Reginald Dwight write any of Elton John’s songs?
But, that said, In his early years it is believed Reginald Dwight did some lyrics and I feel he has contributed to other songs in his broad career as Elton John but that Bernie Taupin has been credited for nearly all his lyrics because 99\% of the lyrics were Bernie Taupins. A wonderful songwriting partnership.
Does EJ really write the music?
Like others have pointed out, EJ only writes the music. Bernie Taupin (as well as a few others, Gary Osbourne, Tim Rice) write the lyrics. A vast majority of the time, EJ doesn’t write the music UNTIL he receives the lyrics. There have been a few instances where he wrote the music first, then lyrics were provided.