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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 singles, four of which peaked at number two and nine of which reached number one. 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, and is an honorary life president of the club.
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Elton John Says He’s “Blown Away” To Be Part Of The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’
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genius.comSir Elton John has never been shy about heaping praise, and now The Weeknd is the latest artist to get John’s co-sign. While people all over the world are living in quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple Music’s Zane Lowe checked in on John and asked him what he thought about The Weeknd taking inspiration from “Your Song” on the After Hours cut “Scared To Live.” “I’m so blown away just to be part of his record,” said John, to Zane Lowe. “For someone my age and as someone who loves what he does, I’m so thrilled and I just love him.” The Weeknd took to Twitter to thank the English singer.
On the pre-chorus of “Scared To Live,” The Weeknd sings: The “I hope you know that” section interpolates the chorus from “Your Song” when John sings:
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