The better musician - Elton John or Stevie Wonder?

EJfan · 07-06-2007, 09:42 AM

Hi all,
I am new here, and am not a proffessional musician, however very passionate about music. I have a simple question:

Who is the better musician - Elton John or Stevie Wonder?
And why?

To me Elton John has magic in his compositions and performances. But how good a musician is he really, compared in this case to Stevie Wonder? I look forward to recieving your insight!

Let's have a discussion!

MusicMan · 07-07-2007, 12:01 AM

Welcome to KMA!

I agree with you. I feel that Elton John is one of the best songwriters ever. But I would say that Stevie Wonder is a better musician and a more experimental composer and producer. Elton John's music is kinda timeless and simple, and relies on excellent arrangements and lyrics. But Stevie, while a pop artist, strayed away from simple piano songs and tried a lot more things in his career. And of course being blind makes him even more amazing. But honestly I enjoy and appreciate many more songs by Elton John than by Wonder. So if I had to pick one as better than the other with no categories or anything, I'd have to give the edge to Elton John.

Aqualung · 07-07-2007, 01:47 AM

You know, I've never actually heard any Stevie Wonder. I couldn't say who is better. I just wanted to come in here and welcome you to KMA. Enjoy your stay!

Mongo97 · 07-07-2007, 04:15 AM

Straight up musicianship, I'd give the nod to Stevie. The man's very well versed at several instruments...and considering he learned them without ever having seen what they look like, that's pretty impressive. Elton is great with the piano, and comparing musicianship from one to the other on just the piano would be an interesting discussion. But given what Stevie overcame to get to where he got on several instruments, that's awesome.

Songwriting, that's a different discussion.

I prefer Stevie's songs over Elton's, but that's just me.

Vote Show Pony · 10-13-2007, 02:27 PM

I would have to go with Elton, athough Stevie is amazing. Eltons had a bit more staying power i think.

thedarkest92 · 10-24-2007, 11:58 PM

I would have to go with Elton John, but i haven't really ever listened to any Stevie Wonder

Stringbender · 10-25-2007, 10:22 PM

The better musician?- Definitely Stevie: Stevie has changed his style several times over -across a span of years. We're talking not only soft rock, but funk (Superstition- amongst others) jazz styles (my cherie amor) good old soul (uptight-everything's alright) literally igniting the music world with new concepts, new ideas and new ways of arranging- Stevie IS in many ways what I would call pop music's answer to John Coltrane. (wow- how's THAT for deep!)
Now, as far as who had more popular songs- Elton. HOWEVER- remember that the vast majority of Elton's most popular songs were lyrics written by Bernie Taupin- so you have to disqualify the lyrical aspect of the songs and go straight for the musical arrangements..hmm.. thinking these over.. a lot of beautiful piano work, but it's all major-to-minor in 4/4 time. No, there is NOTHING wrong with that type of composing- I do much of the same myself (just on guitar,) but I'm not hearing the complexities, the different timbres and tempos and no vast array of different musical styles- instead it's all about the same. Then again, I like OLD Elton- pre Lion King Soundtrack..everything after that time (and maybe SLIGHTLY before that time) everything started sounding about the same and Elton's voice started sounding a lot different- for one- he isn't hitting the high notes anymore.
Bottom line- Musician- Stevie..hands down.
Elton might not have even had some of the ideas he had for a song if it were not for Stevie first pioneering the idea..
Who sold more recordings and had more staying power- that would be Elton.
But then again...Stevie Ray Vaughan covered Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" and that cranked..he didn't cover Elton.. (maybe it's just a Stevie thang.. but I didn't hear him do any Fleetwood Mac tunes so maybe not..)

MusicMan · 10-26-2007, 01:59 AM

You make some great points, including one that I didn't know...that Elton hasn't written most of his songs. Thanks for that info

Stringbender · 10-26-2007, 10:21 PM

Hey.. no problem! Yup, that's right.. Elton's best loved tunes he only wrote the music arrangements to- the lyrics were Bernie Taupin. Take a look at some of the earlier Elton albums. Actually- there's a book of lyrics, poetry and assorted borderline-dirty-minded-scribblings in a book called "Bernie Taupin- the man who wites the the lyrics for Elton John" I just happened to pick up a copy at a book fair a couple years back. If you look at classic Elton tunes- you'll see "Taupin/John" or something similar in the credits. I think some of the newer stuff is Elton John and Tim Rice (wrote lyrics to Jesus Christ Superstar amongst other musicals). Some dudes are just better at the arranging of music around somebody else's lyrics. Same thing with Meat Loaf- all tunes are written by Jim Steinman. Don't ask me how I know this stuff- I guess I was reading the liner notes on albums and rock magazines when I should have been studying algebra...LOL.

Aqualung · 10-26-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stringbender

I think some of the newer stuff is Elton John and Tim Rice (wrote lyrics to Jesus Christ Superstar amongst other musicals).

Jesus Christ, superstar. Do you think you're what they say you are.

You make me want to rent that.

Quote:

Same thing with Meat Loaf- all tunes are written by Jim Steinman.

He also wrote "Total Eclipse of the Heart", which I only know because one time it came on the radio and all I could think was, "Boy, this sounds an awful lot like Meatloaf even though I know it isn't."

meanceprimeaux · 10-27-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aqualung

He also wrote "Total Eclipse of the Heart", which I only know because one time it came on the radio and all I could think was, "Boy, this sounds an awful lot like Meatloaf even though I know it isn't."

I never made the connection before, but you are absolutely right. That song has Meatloaf written all over it. Good ear.

Aqualung · 10-28-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meanceprimeaux

I never made the connection before, but you are absolutely right. That song has Meatloaf written all over it. Good ear.

Thanks.

Stringbender · 10-29-2007, 02:39 PM

Same thing with that Air Supply song "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All"- NO I am NOT saying that I like Air Supply.. not really my style.. but I remember when that song came out I was like.."Wait a sec.." -so I had a bet (1 whole dollar!) going with some of my musician buddies that "Total Eclipse" and "Making Love-" and "Bat Outta Hell" were all the same writer..Yup!
(which -now I have Air Suplly's greatest hits in my collection -so I could hear this one tune.. -so who is the fool??LOL)

KDC1967 · 12-12-2007, 02:10 AM

Stevie Wonder is definatly the better musician.

Jon Zaremba · 12-18-2007, 12:45 AM

Stevie Wonder by a mile. I can't say anything positive about Elton John.

Neverlife · 12-21-2007, 03:30 AM

i seem to be going against the numbers but i say Elton John, he..i have no words to describe, he just is amazing.

yeesha · 02-08-2008, 11:06 AM

I choose Stevie Wonder over Elton John because he makes better music. The song by Stevie Wonder is My Cherie Amour.

Stringbender · 02-11-2008, 10:08 PM

Good song!

hardkiss · 02-13-2008, 09:15 PM

I've never heard about Stevie Wonder...so i will go with Elton John

flightlessthoughts · 02-13-2008, 10:42 PM

Since the question is "who is the better musician", I would have to say, Stevie Wonder hands down. He is just a great, versatile writer, and has proven his chops in many different styles of music.

For me personally, Elton John is a little more listenable on a day to day basis, though.

unclebob6958 · 03-06-2008, 04:14 AM

It's really apples and oranges. However, going by Grammies and other awards Stevie definately has Elton beat.

Stevie mastered multiple keyboards (piano, clavinet, organ, synths) each of which requires a different technique, as well as other instruments. He wrote both music and lyrics in a multitude of styles. He has produced himself and other artists and was a huge influence on the music industry as a whole. His career has spanned many more years than Elton John (us old-timers can remember "Little Stevie Wonder" the child prodigy).

Awards and recognition

Wonder has received 25 Grammy Awards:
Year Award Title
1974 Best Rhythm & Blues Song "Superstition"
1974 Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male "Superstition"
1974 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male "You are the Sunshine of My Life"
1974 Album of the Year Innervisions
1975 Best Rhythm & Blues Song "Living for the City"
1975 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "Boogie On Reggae Woman"
1975 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Fulfillingness' First Finale
1975 Album of the Year Fulfillingness' First Finale
1977 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "I Wish"
1977 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Songs in the Key of Life
1977 Best Producer of the Year N/A
1977 Album of the Year Songs in the Key of Life
1986 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance In Square Circle
1987 Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal
(awarded to Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Wonder) "That's What Friends Are For"
1996 Best Rhythm & Blues Song "For Your Love"
1996 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "For Your Love"
1999 Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s)
(awarded to Herbie Hancock, Robert Sadin, and Wonder) "St. Louis Blues"
1999 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "St. Louis Blues"
2003 Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
(awarded to Wonder and Take 6) "Love's in Need of Love Today"
2006 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance "From the Bottom of My Heart"
2006 Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
(awarded to Beyoncé and Wonder) "So Amazing"
2007 Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals (awarded to Tony Bennett and Wonder) "For Once In My Life"

Between 1965-1980 a self-produced artist won an additional grammy as a producer as well as an artist.

Wonder has also received an Academy Award for Best Song for "I Just Called to Say I Love You" from The Woman in Red.

In 1989, Wonder was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He is also an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Wonder received the Polar Music Prize and Kennedy Center Honors in 1999.

In 2002, he was presented with the George and Ira Gershwin Lifetime Achievement Award at UCLA's Spring Sing.

He was awarded the Billboard Music Award for the Century Award in 2004, and was one the first inductees into the Michigan Walk of Fame.

Elton is a great pop pianist, writes good music for pop songs and is a terrific showman.

Awards and achievements

Academy Awards
1995 - Best Original Song for "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" from The Lion King (award shared with Tim Rice)

Grammy Awards
1987 - Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "That's What Friends Are For", performed by Dionne Warwick & Friends (award shared with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder)
1991 - Best Instrumental Composition for "Basque", performed by James Galway
1994 - Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"
1997 - Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Candle In The Wind 1997"
2000 - Best Musical Show Album for Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida (award shared with Tim Rice, Chris Montan, Frank Filipetti, Guy Babylon, Paul Bogaev and Frank Filipetti)
Other achievements
John and Bernie Taupin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992.

John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

John was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1995.

In September 1997, Taupin altered the lyrics of "Candle in the Wind" for a special version mourning the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and John performed it at her funeral in Westminster Abbey. A recorded version, "Candle in the Wind 1997", then became the fastest selling single of all time, eventually going on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide, with the proceeds of approximately £55 million going to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.

John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on 24 February 1998, granting him the title of "Sir". The honour was for his charitable work.

A recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor in 2004, along with Joan Sutherland, John Williams, Warren Beatty, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee.

John was given the Disney Legends Award in 2007

MusicMan · 03-06-2008, 08:05 AM

^^^^ Excellent post!

Welcome to KMA!

areunice · 03-21-2008, 06:28 PM

I say Stevie Wonder.
I heard him on live and I was amazed!!!!!

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Aqualung · 03-21-2008, 06:32 PM

Signiature fail.

raveinglunatics · 04-04-2008, 11:55 AM

Stevie Wonder enough said

07-06-2007, 09:42 AM	#1
EJfan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 39	Hi all, I am new here, and am not a proffessional musician, however very passionate about music. I have a simple question: Who is the better musician - Elton John or Stevie Wonder? And why? To me Elton John has magic in his compositions and performances. But how good a musician is he really, compared in this case to Stevie Wonder? I look forward to recieving your insight! Let's have a discussion! Last edited by EJfan : 07-06-2007 at 10:25 AM.

07-07-2007, 12:01 AM	#2
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,662 Thanks: 570 Thanked 482 Times in 423 Posts Rep Power: 500	Welcome to KMA! I agree with you. I feel that Elton John is one of the best songwriters ever. But I would say that Stevie Wonder is a better musician and a more experimental composer and producer. Elton John's music is kinda timeless and simple, and relies on excellent arrangements and lyrics. But Stevie, while a pop artist, strayed away from simple piano songs and tried a lot more things in his career. And of course being blind makes him even more amazing. But honestly I enjoy and appreciate many more songs by Elton John than by Wonder. So if I had to pick one as better than the other with no categories or anything, I'd have to give the edge to Elton John. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read The Music Showcase is the best place to share your music here, you can even embed Youtube videos. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

07-07-2007, 01:47 AM	#3
Aqualung Pshaw! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 11,539 Thanks: 527 Thanked 731 Times in 684 Posts Rep Power: 276	You know, I've never actually heard any Stevie Wonder. I couldn't say who is better. I just wanted to come in here and welcome you to KMA. Enjoy your stay! __________________ Here we go. Mushu cereal for breakfast with duck sauce.

10-26-2007, 01:59 AM	#8
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,662 Thanks: 570 Thanked 482 Times in 423 Posts Rep Power: 500	You make some great points, including one that I didn't know...that Elton hasn't written most of his songs. Thanks for that info __________________ Rules! A definite must-read The Music Showcase is the best place to share your music here, you can even embed Youtube videos. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

12-21-2007, 03:30 AM	#16
Neverlife Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newman Grove, NE Posts: 2,008 Thanks: 55 Thanked 84 Times in 75 Posts Rep Power: 0	i seem to be going against the numbers but i say Elton John, he..i have no words to describe, he just is amazing. __________________ "Today is the tommorow, you worried about yesterday"

07-07-2007, 04:15 AM	#4
Mongo97 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Deepest Darkest Suburbia Posts: 392 Thanks: 4 Thanked 103 Times in 74 Posts Rep Power: 108	Straight up musicianship, I'd give the nod to Stevie. The man's very well versed at several instruments...and considering he learned them without ever having seen what they look like, that's pretty impressive. Elton is great with the piano, and comparing musicianship from one to the other on just the piano would be an interesting discussion. But given what Stevie overcame to get to where he got on several instruments, that's awesome. Songwriting, that's a different discussion. I prefer Stevie's songs over Elton's, but that's just me.

10-13-2007, 02:27 PM	#5
Vote Show Pony will play for sugar cubes.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 36	I would have to go with Elton, athough Stevie is amazing. Eltons had a bit more staying power i think.

10-24-2007, 11:58 PM	#6
thedarkest92 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 35	I would have to go with Elton John, but i haven't really ever listened to any Stevie Wonder

10-25-2007, 10:22 PM	#7
Stringbender Guitar Adept Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: whispered in dark corners Posts: 1,776 Thanks: 289 Thanked 218 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 146	The better musician?- Definitely Stevie: Stevie has changed his style several times over -across a span of years. We're talking not only soft rock, but funk (Superstition- amongst others) jazz styles (my cherie amor) good old soul (uptight-everything's alright) literally igniting the music world with new concepts, new ideas and new ways of arranging- Stevie IS in many ways what I would call pop music's answer to John Coltrane. (wow- how's THAT for deep!) Now, as far as who had more popular songs- Elton. HOWEVER- remember that the vast majority of Elton's most popular songs were lyrics written by Bernie Taupin- so you have to disqualify the lyrical aspect of the songs and go straight for the musical arrangements..hmm.. thinking these over.. a lot of beautiful piano work, but it's all major-to-minor in 4/4 time. No, there is NOTHING wrong with that type of composing- I do much of the same myself (just on guitar,) but I'm not hearing the complexities, the different timbres and tempos and no vast array of different musical styles- instead it's all about the same. Then again, I like OLD Elton- pre Lion King Soundtrack..everything after that time (and maybe SLIGHTLY before that time) everything started sounding about the same and Elton's voice started sounding a lot different- for one- he isn't hitting the high notes anymore. Bottom line- Musician- Stevie..hands down. Elton might not have even had some of the ideas he had for a song if it were not for Stevie first pioneering the idea.. Who sold more recordings and had more staying power- that would be Elton. But then again...Stevie Ray Vaughan covered Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" and that cranked..he didn't cover Elton.. (maybe it's just a Stevie thang.. but I didn't hear him do any Fleetwood Mac tunes so maybe not..)

10-26-2007, 10:21 PM	#9
Stringbender Guitar Adept Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: whispered in dark corners Posts: 1,776 Thanks: 289 Thanked 218 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 146	Hey.. no problem! Yup, that's right.. Elton's best loved tunes he only wrote the music arrangements to- the lyrics were Bernie Taupin. Take a look at some of the earlier Elton albums. Actually- there's a book of lyrics, poetry and assorted borderline-dirty-minded-scribblings in a book called "Bernie Taupin- the man who wites the the lyrics for Elton John" I just happened to pick up a copy at a book fair a couple years back. If you look at classic Elton tunes- you'll see "Taupin/John" or something similar in the credits. I think some of the newer stuff is Elton John and Tim Rice (wrote lyrics to Jesus Christ Superstar amongst other musicals). Some dudes are just better at the arranging of music around somebody else's lyrics. Same thing with Meat Loaf- all tunes are written by Jim Steinman. Don't ask me how I know this stuff- I guess I was reading the liner notes on albums and rock magazines when I should have been studying algebra...LOL.

10-29-2007, 02:39 PM	#13
Stringbender Guitar Adept Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: whispered in dark corners Posts: 1,776 Thanks: 289 Thanked 218 Times in 188 Posts Rep Power: 146	Same thing with that Air Supply song "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All"- NO I am NOT saying that I like Air Supply.. not really my style.. but I remember when that song came out I was like.."Wait a sec.." -so I had a bet (1 whole dollar!) going with some of my musician buddies that "Total Eclipse" and "Making Love-" and "Bat Outta Hell" were all the same writer..Yup! (which -now I have Air Suplly's greatest hits in my collection -so I could hear this one tune.. -so who is the fool??LOL)

12-12-2007, 02:10 AM	#14
KDC1967 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 34	Stevie Wonder is definatly the better musician.

12-18-2007, 12:45 AM	#15
Jon Zaremba Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 34	Stevie Wonder by a mile. I can't say anything positive about Elton John.

02-08-2008, 11:06 AM	#17
yeesha Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 32	I choose Stevie Wonder over Elton John because he makes better music. The song by Stevie Wonder is My Cherie Amour.

02-11-2008, 10:08 PM	#18
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02-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#19
hardkiss Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UAE Posts: 1,326 Thanks: 55 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts Rep Power: 69	I've never heard about Stevie Wonder...so i will go with Elton John

02-13-2008, 10:42 PM	#20
flightlessthoughts Take luck!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 502 Thanks: 55 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts Rep Power: 60	Since the question is "who is the better musician", I would have to say, Stevie Wonder hands down. He is just a great, versatile writer, and has proven his chops in many different styles of music. For me personally, Elton John is a little more listenable on a day to day basis, though.

03-06-2008, 04:14 AM	#21
unclebob6958 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 34	It's really apples and oranges. However, going by Grammies and other awards Stevie definately has Elton beat. Stevie mastered multiple keyboards (piano, clavinet, organ, synths) each of which requires a different technique, as well as other instruments. He wrote both music and lyrics in a multitude of styles. He has produced himself and other artists and was a huge influence on the music industry as a whole. His career has spanned many more years than Elton John (us old-timers can remember "Little Stevie Wonder" the child prodigy). Awards and recognition Wonder has received 25 Grammy Awards: Year Award Title 1974 Best Rhythm & Blues Song "Superstition" 1974 Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male "Superstition" 1974 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male "You are the Sunshine of My Life" 1974 Album of the Year Innervisions 1975 Best Rhythm & Blues Song "Living for the City" 1975 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "Boogie On Reggae Woman" 1975 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Fulfillingness' First Finale 1975 Album of the Year Fulfillingness' First Finale 1977 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "I Wish" 1977 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance Songs in the Key of Life 1977 Best Producer of the Year N/A 1977 Album of the Year Songs in the Key of Life 1986 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance In Square Circle 1987 Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal (awarded to Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Wonder) "That's What Friends Are For" 1996 Best Rhythm & Blues Song "For Your Love" 1996 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "For Your Love" 1999 Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) (awarded to Herbie Hancock, Robert Sadin, and Wonder) "St. Louis Blues" 1999 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance "St. Louis Blues" 2003 Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (awarded to Wonder and Take 6) "Love's in Need of Love Today" 2006 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance "From the Bottom of My Heart" 2006 Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (awarded to Beyoncé and Wonder) "So Amazing" 2007 Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals (awarded to Tony Bennett and Wonder) "For Once In My Life" Between 1965-1980 a self-produced artist won an additional grammy as a producer as well as an artist. Wonder has also received an Academy Award for Best Song for "I Just Called to Say I Love You" from The Woman in Red. In 1989, Wonder was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is also an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Wonder received the Polar Music Prize and Kennedy Center Honors in 1999. In 2002, he was presented with the George and Ira Gershwin Lifetime Achievement Award at UCLA's Spring Sing. He was awarded the Billboard Music Award for the Century Award in 2004, and was one the first inductees into the Michigan Walk of Fame. Elton is a great pop pianist, writes good music for pop songs and is a terrific showman. Awards and achievements Academy Awards 1995 - Best Original Song for "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" from The Lion King (award shared with Tim Rice) Grammy Awards 1987 - Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "That's What Friends Are For", performed by Dionne Warwick & Friends (award shared with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder) 1991 - Best Instrumental Composition for "Basque", performed by James Galway 1994 - Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" 1997 - Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Candle In The Wind 1997" 2000 - Best Musical Show Album for Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida (award shared with Tim Rice, Chris Montan, Frank Filipetti, Guy Babylon, Paul Bogaev and Frank Filipetti) Other achievements John and Bernie Taupin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992. John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. John was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1995. In September 1997, Taupin altered the lyrics of "Candle in the Wind" for a special version mourning the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and John performed it at her funeral in Westminster Abbey. A recorded version, "Candle in the Wind 1997", then became the fastest selling single of all time, eventually going on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide, with the proceeds of approximately £55 million going to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on 24 February 1998, granting him the title of "Sir". The honour was for his charitable work. A recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor in 2004, along with Joan Sutherland, John Williams, Warren Beatty, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. John was given the Disney Legends Award in 2007

03-06-2008, 08:05 AM	#22
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,662 Thanks: 570 Thanked 482 Times in 423 Posts Rep Power: 500	^^^^ Excellent post! Welcome to KMA! __________________ Rules! A definite must-read The Music Showcase is the best place to share your music here, you can even embed Youtube videos. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

03-21-2008, 06:28 PM	#23
areunice Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 30	I say Stevie Wonder. I heard him on live and I was amazed!!!!! ---------------------------- "Areunice.com, the site for new entertainers to be seen and heard” Check it out, you won't be sorry!!!!"

03-21-2008, 06:32 PM	#24
Aqualung Pshaw! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 11,539 Thanks: 527 Thanked 731 Times in 684 Posts Rep Power: 276	Signiature fail. __________________ Here we go. Mushu cereal for breakfast with duck sauce.

04-04-2008, 11:55 AM	#25
raveinglunatics Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 30	Stevie Wonder enough said

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