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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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Queen, Bee Gees and Rick Astley hits amongst happiest songs ever, polls finds
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dailystar.co.ukQueen hit Don’t Stop Me Now, the Bee Gees' Stayin’ Alive and Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up are amongst the happiest songs ever released.
A poll of 1,300 adults aged 30-55 has found the top 50 tunes most likely to put you in a good mood. Electric Light Orchestra – aka ELO – took the crown with their 1978 hit Mr Blue Sky, with a fifth of all respondents selecting it as the ultimate feel good tune.
Meanwhile, Abba’s Dancing Queen, Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi and Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves also featured in the top 10.
The study, which was carried out by Greatest Hits Radio, showed the happiest songs were released in the late 70s, with Abba, Elton John and CHIC all making the top 20.
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