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.
Elton John wrote this song in a single day & it’s still an enduring holiday hit 50 years later
Elton John’s best-known festive song, “Step Into Christmas” arrived at the end of 1973. It capped off one of his most prodigious years.In the preceding few months, John (born Reginald Dwight), released two of his most successful albums: Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Both soared to No. 1 on the Billboard chart. The boy from Pinner, England, had become a bona fide superstar!You’d have thought John could be forgiven for putting his feet up and having a break for a few weeks.
However, releasing Christmas songs was all the rage that year. Fellow British acts Slade released “Merry Christmas Everyone” and Wizzard released “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday”.
Both proved huge hits in their home country.John, who was obsessed with his chart statistics, perhaps wanted a piece of the action.
