{"product_id":"elton-john-this-ones-for-you-by-carolyn-mchugh-9781912332465","title":"Elton John This Ones For You","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir Elton John is a singer\/songwriter\/performer extraordinaire, selling over 300 million records during a glittering international career spanning five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn Reg Dwight in the post-war suburb of Pinner, then working as a jobbing pianist in 1960s London, he seemed an unlikely candidate to break out and achieve international acclaim. Yet his exceptional musical talent, outrageous showmanship and incredible capacity for hard work combined to propel him into the pop stratosphere in America and the UK - and he has barely been out of the headlines ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis monster back catalogue of gold and platinum-selling recordings includes fan favourites \u003cem\u003eYour Song\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRocket Man\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eI'm Still Standing\u003c\/em\u003e and of course the world's best-selling single of all-time, \u003cem\u003eCandle in the Wind 1997\u003c\/em\u003e which he sang at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis move into composing for musical theatre, particularly \u003cem\u003eThe Lion King\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBilly Elliot\u003c\/em\u003e added a further string to his bow, winning him an Oscar and a Tony to add to the Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello awards given in recognition of his extraordinary talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlamboyant and extravagant, Sir Elton has done it all - broken the mould, topped the charts, chaired a football club, created an AIDs charity and maintained a unique and enduring partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow happily married and settled with two children, he is retiring from touring. As he bids farewell to life on the road, this lavishly illustrated book pays tribute to Sir Elton John - the most successful male solo artist of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElton John: This Ones For You\u003c\/em\u003e by Carolyn McHugh provides an in-depth look into the life of an extraordinary musician, encapsulating the essence of his legendary career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853495652588,"sku":"9781912332465","price":55.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24078933482868.jpg?v=1759206700","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/elton-john-this-ones-for-you-by-carolyn-mchugh-9781912332465","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}