Elton John's 70 best quotes
Elton John (England, 1947) is an English pianist, singer and composer known worldwide for such famous songs as "I'm Still Standing", "Rocket Man", "Your Song" and many other classics.
His artistic career spans more than 40 years, being one of the most prominent musicians on the sales charts. His sensitivity and his characteristic voice have made him a true idol around the world.
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Elton John Quotes
An unrepeatable musician deserves a compilation of famous quotes. For this reason, in today's article we have decided to pay a small tribute to this Sir, compiling the best phrases of Elton John.
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1. Music has healing power. He has the ability to bring people out of themselves for a few hours.
About music and its influence on health.
2. Ask someone if it hadn't been for Elvis, I don't know where popular music would be. He was the one who started it all, and he was definitely the beginning for me.
The beginning of rock & roll, in the eyes of Elton John.
3. The less I say, the more my job gets done.
Less talking and more composing.
4. From the beginning, I have always admired Eminem's thinking. That's the reason I wanted to appear at the Grammys with him when they asked me to. Eminem has the balls to say what he feels and to make offensive things fun. That is sorely needed in America today, with people gagged and irony becoming a lost art. Artists like Eminem, who use their free speech to express their opinion, are vitally important. There just aren't many people in the world with such big balls and such incredible talents.
Interestingly, Elton John is a huge fan of the Detroit rapper.
5. Live for every second without hesitation.
A positive phrase What did the musician say in an interview?
6. You can cage the songbird, but you can't make it sing. And you can catch the free bird, but you will have to clip its wings.
About freedom.
7. It is better to build a bridge than a wall.
It is always better to open lines of communication.
8. If you write great songs with meaning and emotion, they will last forever because songs are the key to everything.
The greatness of music.
9. The disease AIDS is caused by a virus, but the AIDS epidemic is not. The AIDS epidemic is fueled by stigma, hate, misinformation, ignorance and indifference. Science has achieved miracles in the last 20 years, and science can now end this disease, but it cannot end the epidemic. We need more than medicine. We can do something about these things. We need to talk about the changes we need to make in our society.
A reflection on this terrible disease.
10. Sometimes when I'm flying over the Alps, I think, "That's like all the cocaine I've had."
Ironic phrase about his addiction to this prohibited substance.
11. I used to take hostages in my relationships and not let people be independent. It always ends in disaster, because you take away people's identities and they end up full of resentment.
Advice for love relationships.
12. Welcome to the world of shit, dear. you have arrived
His optimism is not too great.
13. There's a time for everyone, if they'll only learn, that the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn.
A metaphor to guide us in life.
14. I have only been interested in the artistic side of life.
The pragmatic does not arouse any concern.
15. I'm going to fight for human rights, either quietly behind the scenes or vocally to get locked up. I can't just sit; It's not in my nature. I can't sit back and blindly ignore it, and I won't.
His civil and political ideals.
16. Sweet freedom whispered in my ear, you are a butterfly, and butterflies are free to fly, fly, far away, goodbye.
Translation of one of his lyrics.
17. I love the idea of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the beautiful stories about it, which I loved in Sunday school and I collected all the stickers and put them in my book. But the reality is that organized religion doesn't seem to work.
A critique of religions.
18. I always wanted to smash a guitar over someone's head. You just can't do that with a piano.
Funny phrase about her contained anger.
19. I'm glad I quit drugs and alcohol. It would be horrible to be like Keith Richards. He is pathetic. He's like a monkey with arthritis, trying to get on stage and look young.
A poison dart to the guitarist of the Rolling Stones.
20. And I'm afraid, in this day and age, trust, that I count like that, you know, I love loyalty. I love confidence.
Honor and trust, basic.
21. Once you have people around you who don't question you, you're in a dangerous place.
The normal thing is to feel in the eye of the hurricane, or almost.
22. Mars is not the kind of place to raise your kids, in fact it's cold as hell.
Ironic reflection.
23. It is the circle of life, and it moves us all, through despair and hope, through faith and love, until we find our place, on the path that unfolds.
The lyrics of the theme of "The Lion King".
24. "I'm sorry" seem to be the most difficult words.
Another song of his: “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”.
25. The good thing about rock and roll is that someone like me can be a star.
Even being apparently normal.
26. You know, it's a very treatable disease. You shouldn't feel ashamed. But I'm afraid that has gone on a lot since the early days of AIDS, when it was basically a gay disease. And then of course, you know, it affected everyone.
Another reflection on HIV and the gay world.
27. I love every minute of parenthood, staying up all night, changing diapers, crying the kids, I find it really fun and inspiring. It connects you with the world in a new way.
On being a father and what it brings him.
28. Fame attracts the crazy.
No one healthy should yearn to be famous.
29. They bombard me for breakfast in the morning, they bombard me for dinner.
About your eating habits.
30. Bands today have to learn their trade by putting the hard work into what we did as young performers.
A piece of advice to emerging figures.
31. Johnny, can't you go out and play in your empty yard?
From the song “Empty Garden”.
32. He was just genuinely shy. He had always been a shy child.
In his childhood, Elton John is remembered like this.
33. People with HIV are still stigmatized. Infection rates are increasing. People are dying. The political response is dire. The sadness of it, the waste.
A disease that was not wanted to be resolved for political reasons.
34. My mother always used to buy a record every Friday.
That's where his love of music came from.
35. I want to make a musical movie Like Evita, but with good music.
poison dart.
36. I have a much better relationship with the press, I think because I stood my ground.
Although sometimes it is difficult to bear the paparazzi.
37. Everything I thought I would hate having kids - the crying, the yelling - nothing surprises me. I love it all and relax.
Nothing is that bad.
38. It is very important to have two tiaras when you are on the road. You never know when you'll be invited to something really formal.
You always have to be proactive.
39. I never thought of myself as handsome or attractive or whatever.
A man not very presumptuous or vain.
40. All this science that I don't understand, it's just my job five days a week.
One of those Elton John phrases to reflect on.
41. I just wish more of my fellow queers would come out sometimes.
About the stigma that weighs against these people.
42. When I was a child, when I was a teenager, I couldn't wear fashionable clothes.
Prejudices hurt him.
43. I was sitting in the classroom trying to look smart in case the teacher was looking at me.
A nice way in which he remembers his childhood.
44. The world is almost escalating to World War 3 and where are the leaders of each religion? Why aren't they having a conclave? Why aren't they joining?
On current political conflicts.
45. I had no balance in my life. I was this person onstage and this person offstage, who didn't really know much about life.
About her past.
46. He knew about AIDS. My friends were dying right, left, and center. I did a record with Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight.
Your way to help eradicate this serious disease.
47. There is a lot of hate in the world.
Unfortunately, it is.
48. I didn't really know what it was until I came to the United States and had sex [for the first time] in San Francisco in 1970. It was with someone of my own sex.
About his homosexuality.
49. I love drag queens and I love watching them perform because those people have so much character and bravery. I love people with balls.
A slightly awkward comment.
50. You know you can give a certain quality of performance as an artist, but as I get older I'm much happier in my own skin because when I leave the stage, I have a balance in my life.
The importance of harmony in all vital facets.
51. I would walk a million miles to give her what she needs. But she'd walk a million more to do what she believes in.
Extract from a song.
52. I really appreciate that my acting gets a lot better as I get older. I no longer take it for granted. I really enjoy it and I love it.
A sample of security in his artistic skills.
53. I grew up conservative because my mother was a conservative, and when I finally realized what conservatives were, I immediately changed my mind.
His political ideology.
54. I have an optimistic view of everything. You have to, otherwise you will go crazy.
If you are positive, things can work out.
55. My sex drive has dropped so low since I stopped doing coke. I was one of the few people who, when I got high, had an enormous sexual desire. I still have a healthy sex life today, but it's not that important.
Cocaine does not help maintain positive relationships.
56. I love places that have incredible history. I love the Italian way of life. I love food. I love people. I love the attitudes of Italians.
About the Mediterranean country.
57. I have always been against festivals.
A format that does not please the great Elton John.
58. I love the way American trade magazines never give someone a bad review because they're afraid the advertising will be removed. It's so hysterical.
On the prevailing hypocrisy.
59. He's been dead for so many years, but I'm still trying to impress him. That's what gave me my drive. "Look at me, dad, I've been successful."
A few words in memory of his father.
60. Ever since I had that interview where I said I was bisexual, it seems like twice as many people greet me on the streets.
Curious reflection on his sexual preferences.
61. You get the same rights as we do when we have a civil union. Straight people get married.
No need to call it marriage, according to John.
62. I don't want a wedding with Jennifer Lopez or anything like that. A commitment ceremony would be a nice thing to do.
His tastes are rather slightly eccentric.
63. To forgive and be forgiven, if it's the last thing I do, then in the release of death I can find the peace that I never knew in life.
A most lapidary phrase.
64. There are no tears that curse you when jealousy burns.
Reflecting on jealousy.
65. Laughing like children, living like lovers, rolling like thunder, under the covers, and I guess that's why they call it the blues.
You have to live life to the fullest.
66. I guess that's why they call it the blues, time on my hands could be time spent with you.
About this musical style.
67. Like Elton John, my days in pop radio are over, and I know it and I accept it and I'm not unhappy with it.
About a past stage in his career.
68. The point of being in this business and being blessed and successful is that you can do things for your friends or your family, which means they can have something special in their lives as well.
The honeys of success, according to one of the most mythical phrases of Elton John.
69. Sting is one of my best friends and I love him to death.
His friendship with the leader of Police.
70. Deep down, I've always been a music fan. That part of me has never changed since I was a little boy, sitting in a room watching a record spin, looking at the color of the labels.
A great music lover.