who sings i wont let the sun go down on me
Elton John
title: I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me text: I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song written and performed by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. It was his first single, released in 1983 to little success, but was re-released in 1984 and became his highest charting hit, peaking at no. 2 in the UK. The song was included on Kershaw's debut album "Human Racing". "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" first charted in November 1983, though despite spending 8 weeks in the UK Top 100, only reached number 47. However, the follow-up title: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me text: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song written by English singer Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin. It was originally recorded in 1974 by Elton John for his studio album "Caribou" and was released as a single that peaked at number two on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart and reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. The song found further success in 1991 in a live cover version recorded as a duet between John and George Michael, which reached number one in the UK and US. title: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me text: "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" was co-written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin during a ten-day period in January 1974 along with the other songs for John's "Caribou" album. The song was released as the first single from the album in May 1974 in the United Kingdom, and on 10 June 1974 in the United States. The chorus of the song is supported with a horn arrangement by Del Newman, and features backing vocals by Carl Wilson and Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys and Toni Tennille. Also on the song are percussion accents provided by Ray title: I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me text: blue or is he red?"" In September 1984, Kershaw told "Number One" magazine: The song was originally written as a folk protest song, but as Kershaw's manager had signed him up to Peter Collins and Pete Waterman's Loose Ends production company, it turned into a pop anthem in the studio. In Kershaw's version, the synth tune was produced with an Oberheim OB-8 played by Paul Wickens (Wix). There are two different music videos for this song. The original video for "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" shows Kershaw singing the song on a hillside and in a title: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me text: issued as the lead track on a free promotional cassette given away at Michael's Wembley Arena gigs in March 1991. Therefore, it is likely to have been recorded at a venue earlier in the tour. "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" has been a popular song for other artists to perform or record including: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song written by English singer Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin. It was originally recorded in 1974 by Elton John for his studio album "Caribou"