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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Rock & Roll Madonna | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I love the song Rock & Roll Madonna that appears on his box set. Is this song available on any of ... A: The song, and it's a good one, was a B-Side when it was originally done. Never officially part of ... | |
| contacting elton | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to find a way to e-mail or contact Sir Elton John.My sister was recently diagnosed with ... A: Well, Elton doesn't have an e-mail address(and if he did it would not be known to the public), and ... | |
| The girl next door | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I just saw the girl next door and I want to find out the song that is played in the scene that he ... A: I can't say I know. You are the second person to ask me this question. Unfortunatley, I have not ... | |
| Elton John and albums | 5/6/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a project about elton john for french and i am wonerding a few questions. 1. How many ... A: 1. Elton has made 27 studio albums. If you count live albums, hits albums, soundtracks, and other ... | |
| Song Lyrics "Tiny Dancer" | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: I know what the lyrics of "Tiny Dancer" say, but what do they mean? I'm stumped! A: The lyrics were written by Bernie(of course)about his then girlfriend. The opening lyrics pretty ... | |
| Just a comment - and thanks | 4/21/2006 |
| Q: I, too, am a huge EJ fan. At 14 (that would be in 1975) I was playing Funeral for a Friend and ... A: I hadn't know that Linda made her self known across all of the site. Lol. She did contact me. ... | |
| How to Contact Elton John for fundraiser | 4/8/2006 |
| Q: I wrote this same question to you about Billy Joel. I'm looking for a legend that spans the ages. ... A: I found this address. This guy is the head of Elton's fan club, and his web site says to send mail ... | |
| song empty garden | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know why empty garden never makes it any greatest hits CD's or never seems to be ... A: The song is included on Elton's "Greatest Hits Vol.3" CD that came out around 1986 or so. I am ... | |
| Elton John | 3/30/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - Yes I can believe you have received some crank e-mails. I have been working ... A: It sounds like you have a very fulfilling life with your career and three sons. How wonderful. And ... | |
| Elton John | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: Yes I am indeed Linda Woodrow. I have actually lived in the States for the past 21 years. I was ... A: You'll forgive me for not completely believing who you were at first. With my name and e-mail out ... | |
| Elton John | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: Somehow I came across some of your e-mails on the Internet about Elton John. Just for your ... A: I wasn't expecting this. If you are Linda, then it is amazing to hear from you. How exactly did you ... | |
| Elton's Gender | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: I am just wondering if Elton John is really a gay now that he is marrying another male. He had ... A: Elton has always claimed, at first anyways, to be bi-sexual, and he married a woman in 1984. I think ... | |
| Hello, i have a question for you? | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: Im 15 years old, and doing a timeline on Elton John.My question is that do you know a good timeline ... A: Well, I don't think I can help with the timeline. We're talking 40 years of a career. Not sure where ... | |
| his life | 12/3/2005 |
| Q: Why did you change your name? A: He changed his name to Elton John because, well, it's better than Reg Dwight, his real name. A lot ... | |
| Song/Video from Mid-90s | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: I would be so truly appreciative if you could help me. I saw a song, and a video on MTV or VH1 back ... A: Yeah, that definitley sounds like "Believe", which came out in 1995. It was shot in black and white ... | |
| Elton John | 9/12/2005 |
| Q: I'm researching the historical significance or social impace of Elton John's song, "Goodbye Yellow ... A: Your best bet would be checking it out with a search on the internet. There was a special edition CD ... | |
| Elton and Lennon | 7/22/2005 |
| Q: ! I am trying to find out information about the Elton John 1974 concert at Madison Square Garden, ... A: I can't say if there were any celebirites in the audience, but I can tell you that the band on that ... | |
| How many albums and singles | 5/22/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering how many albums in total Elton has done and also how many singles, at todays date. ... A: Sorry it took me so long to reply. Elton has released 96 singles in the U.S. This number only ... | |
| tv programmes about elton | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: it's Mariana again...sorry to bother you twice in one day! I was just wonderin if you knew where I ... A: Sorry for not getting back sooner. www.tvtome.com has a list of Elton's TV credits. Most of them ... | |
| best and worst thing about elton | 4/13/2005 |
| Q: hope you're well. Here is myWhat in your opinion is the best thing about Elton John? If there was ... A: I'm well, thanks for asking. Hope the same for you. The best thing about Elton?. Well, there's a ... | |
| no 1s | 4/2/2005 |
| Q: how many no 1s has elton john had ? what were they A: Well, just on the top 100 Billboard Singles Charts, Elton has had 11 #1 singles. His first was ... | |
| Elton John | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I were arguing I say Elton John was married before for a brief time. He says no, he ... A: You are right. Elton married recording engineer Renata Blauel in 1984. The marriage lasted until ... | |
| Elton John current band mates | 3/18/2005 |
| Q: First of all, I was happy to find this! I'm an Elton John expert myself! Been a huge fan since ... A: From what I have seen of Elton's appearances on TV and concert specials, his drummer has been Nigel. ... | |
| When did he start playing | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: When did Elton John start playing the piano? A: Elton was about 3 or 4 when he started playing. His mother would sit him at the piano whenever he ... | |
| who is Sir Elton Johns Opening act? | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: I will be seeing Sir Elton John for the 1st time in Richmond,Va. Does he even use an opening act? ... A: As far as I can remember, Elton hasn't had an opening act. He's Elton John. He doesn't need an ... | |
| Elton John live concert in former Soviet Union | 1/30/2005 |
| Q: Elton John, his piano, and a percussionist (Ray Cooper?), in a beautiful live concert in Russia... ... A: I don't think the Russia concert was ever released to CD or DVD. I did see a rare copy of it once on ... | |
| school project please read asap!!! thank you!!! | 1/16/2005 |
| Q: since my movie was the lion king and as you probably know elton john composed some of the songs ... A: I wouldn't say it is typical of Elton's work. I mean, a power ballad and the piano medleys sure, but ... | |
| Someone Saved.... | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: Who saved Elton John's Life in the song Someone Saved My Life Tonight? What is it about? Thanks, ... A: , Elton and Bernie never had an affair. Bernie is straight and is on his 3rd or 4th wife!. Lol. ... | |
| Someone Saved.... | 12/3/2004 |
| Q: Who saved Elton John's Life in the song Someone Saved My Life Tonight? What is it about? Thanks, ... A: It was none other than Bernie Taupin himself who saved Elton's life. Elton was supposed to get ... | |
| marriage | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: Did elton john ever marry any one. Does he have children. and what are some intresting stories about ... A: Elton did marry once. He married one of his sound engineers, Renata Blauel, in 1984. By 1988, they ... | |
| new song | 8/18/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me where i could listen to elton john's new song 'answer in the ... A: Elton has given a sneak peek of the song to only AOL members. I am an AOL member, but even I ... | |
| list of all elton john's awards and honors | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: I am doing a one man show tribute to EJ and would like all info on awards and honors to include info ... A: The awards and honors Elton has received in 35 years of being a recording artist are far too vast to ... | |
| Empty Sky | 8/12/2004 |
| Q: I have really been working on my Elton John Collection, getting everything in CD. It's fun and I've ... A: Calling it Elton's worst effort is far from the truth. It is a historic album and one to have just ... | |
| Looking For A Song! | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: I'm looking for an Elton John song that I believe was popular in the early to mid 1990's that has a ... A: Hmm. A place by the sea. I think it could possibly be the song "The One" from the album of the same ... | |
| Candle in the wind | 6/3/2004 |
| Q: I am researching Candle in the wind for a high school music assignment and I was wondering if you ... A: Sorry it took so long. Computer trouble. The original Candle In The Wind was written and recorded in ... | |
| Tiny Dancer | 5/13/2004 |
| Q: I'm doing a project for an english class about Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" and I was wondering if you ... A: Sorry for taking so long. Computer trouble. This is one of my favorites as well. It was written in ... | |
| The Girl Next Door Song | 4/25/2004 |
| Q: I just saw the girl next door and I want to find out the song that is played in the scene that he ... A: Sorry, but I have not seen the movie and nothing I could find on the internet had Elton John listed ... | |
| "Daniel" - background? | 3/22/2004 |
| Q: For some reason, the song 'Daniel' always reminds me of my brother (who was not named Daniel, by the ... A: Sorry it took so long to respond. Anyways, Elton and Bernie both wrote the song as they always do. ... | |
| Album | 3/5/2004 |
| Q: Can you please send me the names of all Albums accompanied by the names of songs composed by Elton ... A: Sorry Joseph, but there are tons of albums to list and there are literally hundreds of songs ... | |
| Your Song | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: Elton recorded a version of your song with who i think is an italian tennor, Safira, do you know ... A: Unfortunatley, I am not aware of this version you asked about. I couldn't find anything. The only ... | |
John, Elton
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Barry Goldsbury
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Hi. I have been an Elton John fan for many years now. I have all of his albums and a few reference books, as well as a couple of concert videos and miscellaneous stuff as well. I would love to take your questions and answer them as best as I can. Write me.
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