John, El ‧ ton /ˈelt ə n/ BrE AmE
(1947–) a British POP SINGER and ↑ songwriter who was especially successful in the 1970s, and has continued to make popular records. He is known for his unusual brightly decorated clothes and GLASSES . His songs include Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) and Candle in the Wind (1973). His BIRTHNAME is Reginald Kenneth Dwight, and his official title is Sir Elton John.