Me: Elton John Official Autobiography

Elton John

Oct 2019 · Macmillan Audio · Narrated by Elton John and Taron Egerton

About this audiobook

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In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend.

Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of twenty-three he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and the music world would never be the same again.

His life has been full of drama, from the early rejection of his work with song-writing partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar; from half-heartedly trying to drown himself in his LA swimming pool to disco-dancing with Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth; from friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael to setting up his AIDS Foundation to conquering Broadway with Aida, The Lion King, and Billy Elliot the Musical. All the while Elton was hiding a drug addiction that would grip him for over a decade.

In Me, Elton also writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble, and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes. This is a story that will stay with you by a living legend.

Ratings and reviews

I knew most of this ,with the exception of the private details ,example: zippering his for-skin in his pants. I love Elton but this was a little much. even as his biggest and loyal fan. It’s very interesting to think about what was happening behind the scene during times I can recall by certain dates he uses. Elton deserves to be heard and now is his time. The book is for all Elton fans and also anyone interested in Rock and Roll history. I loved it and glad reviews are 3/4s positive. In the history you head Mr. John you earned it and earned it the hard way. Thanks Billy Kemp

OMG this book has me going to sleep really late and I find myself up reading this book at 2:30to 3:45am some mornings.. When I was a young girl I LOVED ELTON JOHN HE was my favorite artist hands down. I wanted to grow up and be just like you ELTON John. Be I'm a BEAUTIFUL GROWN WOMAN NOW WHO STILL LOVES YOUR MUSIC. MY ALL TIME FAVORITE IS ( JENMY SND JACKETS) AND THERE SEVERAL OTHERS THAT BUT YOU HAVE A SONG BIRD VOICE.

Beautiful story of Sir Elton Johns life!! His struggle, addiction and life in the spot light. All written by Elton himself! 10/10

About the author

Sir Elton John, CBE, is a multi-award winning solo artist who has achieved 38 gold and 31 platinum or multi-platinum albums, has sold more than 300 million records worldwide, and holds the record for the biggest-selling single of all time, ‘Candle in the Wind 1997’. In August 2018 Elton was named the most successful male solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history, having logged 67 entries, including nine Number 1s and 27 Top 10s. Elton launched his first tour in 1970 and since then has performed over 4,000 times in more than 80 countries. When not recording or touring, Elton devotes his time to a number of charities, including his own Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over $300 million and funded programmes across four continents in the twenty-four years it has existed. He is married to David Furnish, and they have two sons. Me is his first and only official autobiography.