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.
Britney Spears reportedly recording Tiny Dancer duet with Elton John
According to reports, Britney Spears is making her long-awaited return to the music industry with an Elton John duet. As per Page Six and TMZ, the pop icon is recording a brand new version of John’s classic soft-rock track Tiny Dancer, which is allegedly set to be released by Universal Music next month.
Grammy Award winner Andrew Watt, who has collaborated with musicians such as Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Ozzy Osborne and Pearl Jam, reportedly produced the single.
A “music industry insider” told Page Six that it was John’s idea and the two stars met in Beverley Hills last week for the “super-secret recording session”.
The anonymous source continued: “They’ve already played it for people at their record label, and everybody is freaking out. It is so good.
