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 and he is one of the most prominent musicians on the sales charts. His sensitivity and characteristic voice have made him a true idol around the world.
An unrepeatable musician deserves a compilation of famous quotes. Therefore, in today’s article we have decided to pay a small tribute to this Sir, collecting the best phrases of Elton John
1. Music has healing power. It has the ability to take 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 work gets done.
Less talking and more composing.
4. From the beginning, I have always admired Eminem’s thinking. That’s why I wanted to appear at the Grammys with him when they asked me. Eminem has the balls to say what he feels and to make offensive things fun. That is much needed today in America, with people muzzled and irony becoming a lost art. Artists like Eminem, who use his free speech to express his opinion, are vitally important. There simply aren’t many people in the world with such big balls and such incredible talents.
Interestingly, Elton John is a big fan of the Detroit rapper.
5. Live for every second without hesitation.
A positive phrase that the musician said in an interview.
6. You can cage the songbird, but you can’t force it to sing. And you can catch the free bird, but you will have to cut 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.
9. The AIDS disease 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 snorted.”
Ironic phrase about his addiction to this prohibited substance.
11. I used to take my relationships hostage and not let people be independent. It always ends in disaster, because you take away people’s identity 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 is a time for everyone, if only they learn, that the twisted 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 will fight for human rights, whether silently behind the scenes or vocally to get locked up. I can’t just sit down; It’s not in my nature. I can’t sit back and blindly ignore it, and I won’t.
Their 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.
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 criticism 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 his suppressed anger.
19. I’m glad I gave up 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 Rolling Stones guitarist.
20. And I’m afraid, in this day and age, trust, which 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 children, in fact it is 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 from “The Lion King”.
24. “I’m sorry” seems 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 if it’s apparently normal.
26. You know, it is a very treatable disease. You shouldn’t feel ashamed. But I’m afraid that has continued 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 parenting, staying up all night, changing diapers, crying to the kids, I find it really fun and inspiring. It connects you to the world in a new way.
About being a father and what it brings him.
28. Fame attracts crazy people.
No healthy person should long to be famous.
29. They bomb me for breakfast in the morning, they bomb me for dinner.
About your eating habits.
30. Bands today have to learn their craft by putting the hard work into what we did when we were young performers.
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 remembers himself like this.
33. People with HIV are still stigmatized. Infection rates are increasing. People are dying. The political response is appalling. The sadness of that, 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 for music came from.
35. I want to make a musical film like Evita, but with good music.
Poisoned dart.
36. I have a much better relationship with the press, I think because I stood my ground.
Although sometimes it is difficult to tolerate the paparazzi.
37. Everything I thought I would hate having children – the crying, the screaming – nothing surprises me. I love everything and relax.
Nothing is so 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, attractive or whatever.
A man not very conceited 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 came 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 looked at me.
A nice way to remember your childhood.
44. The world is almost escalating into World War III and where are the leaders of each religion? Why aren’t they having a conclave? Why aren’t they joining together?
About current political conflicts.
45. I had no balance in my life. I was this person on stage and this person off stage, who didn’t really know much about life.
About his past.
46. I knew about AIDS. My friends were dying left, right and center. I made a record with Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight.
Your way of helping to eradicate this serious disease.
47. There is a lot of hate in the world.
Unfortunately, that’s how 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 uncomfortable 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 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 would walk a million more to do what she believes.
Extract from a song.
52. I really appreciate that my acting is much better as I get older. I no longer take it for granted. I really enjoy it and I love it.
A sign of confidence in his artistic skills.
53. I grew up conservative because my mother was conservative, and when I finally realized what conservatives were, I changed my mind immediately.
His political ideology.
54. I have an optimistic view of everything. You have to do it, otherwise you would go crazy.
If you are positive, things can turn out well.
55. My sex drive has gone down so much since I stopped doing coke. I was one of the few people who, when I took drugs, had a huge 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 an incredible history. I love the Italian lifestyle. 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 the great Elton John does not like.
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.
About 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 have succeeded.”
A few words in memory of your father.
60. 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 equal rights as us when we have a civil union. Straight people get married.
There’s 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 quite uneccentric.
63. To forgive and be forgiven, if it is the last thing I do, then in the liberation of death I can find the peace that I never knew in life.
A most lapidary phrase.
64. There are no tears to 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 pop radio days are over, and I know it and I accept it and I’m not unhappy about it.
About a past stage in his career.
68. The whole 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 too.
The honeys of success, according to one of Elton John’s most legendary phrases.
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 have always been a music fan. That part of me has never changed since I was a little kid, sitting in a room watching a record spin, looking at the color of the labels.
