Elton
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noun
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Ben ( jamin ) ( Charles ). born 1959, British comedian, scriptwriter, playwright, and novelist; his work includes the Blackadder series for television (1987–89), the play Gasping (1990), the novel High Society (2002), and the lyrics to the musical We Will Rock You (2002)
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Charles Sutherland. 1900–91, British zoologist: initiated the study of animal ecology
Example Sentences
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Elton John signed the veteran vocalist to his fledgling label Rocket and Sedaka immediately had two No. 1 hits with “Laughter in the Rain” and “Bad Blood,” a success compounded by Captain & Tennille taking “Love Will Keep Us Together,” a tune from one of Sedaka’s albums with 10cc, to No. 1 in 1975.
From Los Angeles Times
By the time Sedaka released “Laughter in the Rain” in 1974, he had severed ties with 10cc and found a new benefactor in Elton John.
From Los Angeles Times
“Bad Blood,” a lively duet with an uncredited Elton John, followed “Laughter in the Rain” to the top of the pop charts later in ’75, arriving just after Captain & Tennille had a No. 1 with “Love Will Keep Us Together.”
From Los Angeles Times
He also recorded several albums for Elton John's record label in the 1970's.
From BBC
As well as touring with the Paul Rogers-fronted Queen more recently, he became a permanent fixture in the West End with the Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You - which ran for over 10 years at the Dominion Theatre.
From BBC
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