Monday, February 22, 2021

Book review - Me by Elton John



 Me by Elton John is an awesome memoir.  As you read it, you feel as if you are just sitting around and chatting with Elton. So personable. So chatty. So relatable.  He dishes the dirt, and does not hold back on any subject.  He acknowledges flaws, issues, ridiculous excesses, and is not overly apologetic. He is what he is, he did what he did, and it's all there in black and white. 

And you'll love him and this book.  Fortunately the man lived to tell his tale and even he can say how crazy he was and now how blessed he is now with a husband, kids, his charities, his friends, and his music. 

Rough childhood, nerdy insecurities, ridiculous talent,  and solid friendships. Despite a respite due to his drug problems, he and Bernie Taupin are soul mates and talents extreme and fortunately past the addiction issues. 

Me takes you on an intimate journey with a living legend.  He is still standing, and we are still applauding Sir Elton John. 

Circle of Life, Crocodile Rock, Candle in the Wind, Philadelphia Freedom, Bennie and the Jets, Daniel, Your Song...................and more and more and more.  Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, name your favorites...........


12 comments:

  1. Wow, what a wild life he's led - I'm surprised he could remember enough of it to write a book, to be honest ;-)

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  2. Annalisa's comment made me chuckle. It's actually a miracle any rock stars make it to old age.

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  3. Great entertainer Joanne wonderful review.
    Take care.
    Yvonne.

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    1. Just a fun man at this stage of the game. I bet he could be a jerk back in his excesses. But now life is good and he's very generous with charities

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  4. Hi Joanne - must have made a fun read ... taking your mind off various other aspects of life ... and I imagine a lot of truths are told. Thanks for the thumbs up - all the best - Hilary

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    1. It was fun and I played his soundtrack while reading. So many great songs

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  5. It IS very good to know that his book is a good one. Elton John is one of my favorites.

    Stay safe and warm over there, my friend.

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    1. absolutely - you'd get a kick out of this one. Quick fun and a hoot to boot.

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  6. A legend with a down to earth style? - sounds great. Hope you're properly unfrozen by now.

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    1. we have zoomed to summer - 82 today and I got my car washed. Crazy!

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