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Who's That With Ellen? | Wednesday, February 27, 2008 | 10:00 AM

Who's That With Ellen?

Answer: Elton John.

Elton was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25th, 1947.

At age 11, Elton won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, but quit just before graduation to pursue a rock career.

Elton started wearing glasses to copy one of his idols, Buddy Holly. After a while, his eyes adjusted to the lenses and he's worn glasses ever since.

Elton auditioned for the lead vocalist spot in the band King Crimson but was turned down. When Stevie Winwood left the Spencer Davis Group to form Traffic, Elton auditioned to take Winwood's place. Unfortunately, he was turned down.

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Sir Elton, of course!

Posted by Calamity Babs | April 8, 2008 6:32 PM

i love your show it is so much better then the other talk shows or late night shows
i been a fan of Elton johns since 1994 when i was 10 years old a lion king kid fan even now
that's how i became a Elton john fan 15 years
it's great that he is still standing yah yah yeah
# 1. on my list would it be cool that he could teach us to play like he does he full of surprises makes you smile and blush can just make your day with Elton john it feels like that he's in the room with you when we think about him

live long Elton john 61 and still standing and i am a big fan of yours to Ellen :-)

Posted by Miss. Jewel Toews | April 4, 2008 5:42 PM

Ms. Ellen, I don't know how else to get to you to speak to you about a problem we are having, so i will put this out there for you and hope you will get it. We need your help, advice or something....It's about our home.And back in '73 went to see Sir Elton, I believe at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Was one of the best nights i ever had....

Posted by Kathey | March 14, 2008 1:11 PM

Ellen,
I just adore you.You are the greatest woman
host thats ever been on TV.You are Funny,Loving,
You have a great big HEART.
I never miss your show,I'm 55 years old and
will still be watching you til I'm 100,if I live
that long.

Posted by Lillian Perkowski | February 29, 2008 12:17 PM

That is Elton John! My mom got me an early 15th birthday present this year and it was tickets to his concert! I am so exited.

Posted by Katelyn | February 29, 2008 7:15 AM

Of course, it is Elton John playing the piano!

I want you to know I love your show. It makes me laugh out loud every single day! I am so glad you are there for me to brighten up my day! Wish you were broadcast on the weekends - it kills me to wait from Friday to Monday.

Keep up the good work.

Posted by Chris Bouhanna | February 28, 2008 9:19 AM

Hi Ellen,
I love your show, it makes for a good laugh. I am hosting a celebrity bar tending event, would love you to come to CT. May 8 I'm sure your not busy.I would love a great raffle prize for it. Jordanhydefamilyfund.com for more info. He is nine and was badly burnt.
We just had one for the Whole in the Wall Camp, which is located not far from me.
I may not be a big star but I try to do my part helping others.
Thanks alot for the joy you bring to us all!
Alex Martin
Thompson, CT.

Posted by Alexandra Martin | February 28, 2008 4:54 AM

Sure do, it's Sir Elton John of course.

Posted by Leslie Ann | February 27, 2008 10:00 PM

I'm from Malaysia, watch your show everday and I love it. Especially when you dance and all the clip on the audiance. You are the favourateeeee.

Posted by Hanim Mastin | February 27, 2008 9:10 PM

It's Sir Elton John!!

Posted by Crystal Rivera | February 27, 2008 6:57 PM

Mr Elton John's is soooo adorable...dont you find ????

I will always remember the song he sang at "Lady Diana's" funeral....he was the most powerfull man on that day with his voice !!! just incredible !!!just thinking about it..give's me butterfly's in my stomach.

PS. Ellen you look greattttttt on that piano !!!!!

Sending my love to you all !!!!

Your french friend in New Brunswick Canada...remember me Miss Ellen ?????

Posted by Monique Gagnon | February 27, 2008 6:19 PM

I love ELTON,,,,he got me thru the 70's...along with Eric Clapton....now it's time to have him on too. Did you know that North Korea wants EC to come play there. Now that's progress!

Posted by Mary Jo Roden | February 27, 2008 5:15 PM

Sir Elton John, you rock! my family in haiti adores you
Love your show Ellen.
dada.

Posted by guerda destine | February 27, 2008 4:28 PM

Elton john. They are both great though! :D

Posted by Denise | February 27, 2008 4:08 PM

Its gotta be Sir Elton!

Posted by swisener | February 27, 2008 4:05 PM

Ellen,
I watch your show everyday..If the power
isn't out,I live in west virginia.
And,I live in the hills so when it snows it snows..I have a car that does not go good in
the snow and ice..And its hard to
take the kids that,I babysit off the
mountain. And there parents don't live
never me..I see were the girl winner the vehicle
please help me too..So that we will stay safe .You are my idol in every way..
My parents and most of my other family has
past.so,I listen to everything you say
and take it in.And it help me to get throw
life..Sorry that,I have never been to
your show don't have anyway there..But,I
would love to meet your in person
Thank You.. Kimberly Belcher

Posted by Kimberly Belcher | February 27, 2008 3:40 PM

Ellen.

I love your show and so does my mom. she use to watch your show years ago. You always make me laugh even when I'm having a bad day. I love to see you dance,YOU GOT RHYTHM GIRL! Ellen please keep up the good work and keep making us laugh! I hope one day we will be able to come to your show,whenever we can take time off work and afford tickets. We live in Charlotte,N.C. Hope to see you soon!

LOVE YOU,

SHEILA CROCKETT

Posted by sheila crockett | February 27, 2008 3:23 PM


Elton and I share a birthday....

Wishing we could celebrate it together sometime!!

Hey Ellen, doing anything on 3/25??? We could all celebrate.

Posted by sue | February 27, 2008 3:14 PM

Did you know that Elton has a home in Atlanta, instread of California. Why, because of the drug scene that he now has nothing to do with. His house is centrally located so that he can fly to either coast or out of the U.S.

Posted by Jerry Mc Andrew | February 27, 2008 2:54 PM

Elton John

Posted by Emma Prough | February 27, 2008 2:47 PM

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