Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. 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.
WATCH: Elton John & Dua Lipa go full Rocketman fantasia
Get ready to pump up the volume, everybody.Gay musical legend Elton John has paired with rising gay icon Dua Lipa to collaborate on a new single, “Cold Heart.” And it should come as no surprise that it’s totally awesome.Related: Dua Lipa “horrified” by homophobic remarks from collaborator, DaBabyThe video for “Cold Heart” uses both drawn and stop-motion animation (sometimes called “claymation” in the vernacular) to envision a cosmic disco occupied by a diverse, androgynous, and very fabulous dance troupe rocking out in platform shoes and sparkling glasses.
The video also borrows from the films Yellow Submarine and The Wall to include some flying fish and some flowers with blooming eyes.
