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 teams up with Olly Alexander to perform ‘It’s A Sin’
A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) The annual Brit Awards took place in London last night. One of the highlights was a duet between Elton John and Years and Years, aka singer and actor Olly Alexander.The two gay stars performed a reworked cover of the Pet Shop Boys classic, ‘It’s A Sin’.
Olly recently starred in the TV show of the same name, which took a fictional look back at the emergence of AIDS in the UK in the 1980s.The performance began with Olly, in a crop top and red cape, lying on the top of Elton’s grand piano, accompanied only by the legend on the keys.
However, after the first chorus, the electronic beats kicked in and the performance kicked up several gears.Afterward, the song was made immediately available on streaming.
