Friends

Elton John

About Friends

"Friends" is an international hit song composed and performed by English musician Elton John with lyrics by his longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. It was John's third U. S. hit, and his second to reach Top 40. "Friends" was not the follow-up single to "Your Song," but was rather the title track and theme song from the movie "Friends" starring Sean Bury, and was included on the soundtrack. It was the only hit single from the LP. The song rose to number 34 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 on the Cash Box Top 100. On the Canadian singles chart "Friends" peaked at number 13. "Friends" also became a medium hit on the Adult Contemporary charts of both nations. 


Year:
1985
2:20
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I hope the day will be a lighter highway
For friends are found on every road
Can you ever think of any better way
For the lost and weary travelers to go?

Making friends for the world to see
Let the people know you got what you need
With a friend at hand you will see the light
If your friends are there, then everything's all right

It seems to me a crime that we should age
These fragile times should never slip us by
A time you never can or shall erase
As friends together watch their childhood fly

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Friends" was recorded by Sir Elton Hercules John, a British singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer who's one of the world's best-selling music artists.
Release Date
The song "Friends" was released in 1971.
Album Information
"Friends" is the title track and only single from Elton John's album "Friends," which serves as the soundtrack to the movie of the same name.
Song's Success
Upon its release, "Friends" reached number 34 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
Partnership
The song, like many others by Elton John, has lyrics by Bernie Taupin, who has a long-term collaboration with Elton John. They are known as one of pop music's most prolific and successful songwriting partnerships.
Theme of the Song
The song's lyrics focus on the strong bonds of friendship, which paired well with the storyline of the movie.
Billboard Ranking
The "Friends" soundtrack album hit number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1971.
Grammy Nomination
The song "Friends" was nominated for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture at the 24th Grammy Awards.
Other Artists
Other artists, including Michael Jackson and Dionne Warwick, have covered the song "Friends."
Personal Connection
Elton John often performs "Friends" at his concerts as a tribute to his decades-long friendship with lyricist Bernie Taupin.

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