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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 singles, four of which peaked at number two and nine of which reached number one. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club.
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Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who served as the 47th vice president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate from 1973 to 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president in the 2020 election. He unsuccessfully sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988 and in 2008.
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Elton John Gives Electrifying Performance at the White House, 'Flabbergasted' After Big Surprise

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Elton John gave a dazzling performance on the White House lawn during a musical evening hosted by President Joe Biden and Dr.

Jill Biden, but it was the Rocket Man himself who became speechless and «flabbergasted» after a big surprise.The «That's What Friends Are For» singer brought his majesty and virtuous singing chords to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on Friday night and belted out some of his classics, including «Tiny Dancer,» «Rocket Man» and «Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.» The iconic songs set the mood, as the Bidens took the stage with Elton and surprised him with the National Humanities Medal.Elton's face said it all.

He was so shocked at the honor he covered his face and his jaw dropped. He shook Biden's hand before the president asked the Major to read the citation that honored the singer «for moving our souls with his powerful voice and one of the defining song books of all time.

An enduring icon and advocate with absolute courage, who found purpose to challenge convention, shatter stigma and advance the simple truth -- that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.»Halfway through the citation, Elton grabbed the First Lady's hand before he lowered his head to receive the medal.«I just said to the First Lady, 'I'm never flabbergasted' but I'm flabbergasted,» Elton said immediately after the honor. «I'm humbled and honored by this incredible award from the United States of America.

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