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.
5 LGBTQ Artists Who Have Won The Best Original Song Oscar
Top Gun: Maverick, there are a handful of fellow members of the LGBTQ community who have won the Best Original Song Oscar.Elton JohnTo this day, Elton John remains the only LGBTQ artist to snag Best Original Song at the Oscars more than once.The piano player won his first trophy back in 1994, and interestingly enough, he actually beat himself for the prize.
In fact, John and collaborator and lyricist Tim Rice claimed three of the five spots in the category that year with their work from Disney’s The Lion King.The duo collected the trophy for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and they were also nominated for the honor for both “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata.John would go on to double his loot in 2019 with the track “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from his own bio pic Rocketman.
The second time around, he was joined in the celebration by Bernie Taupin, one of his most celebrated songwriting partners who worked with him on dozens of well-known hits throughout his career.Lady GagaUnlike her good friend John, Lady Gaga did not win the Best Original Song Oscar on her first attempt.The pop superstar was nominated in 2015 for the track “Til It Happens to You” from the documentary The Hunting Ground.
She worked on the cut with legendary songwriter Diane Warren, who has been nominated for Best Original Song an insane 14 times without ever coming home a winner — though she just recently accepted an honorary trophy.That year, Gaga lost to another LGBTQ musician — Sam Smith (more on that later) — but she’d have another shot not long afterward.
