Sir Elton Hercules John born Reginald Kenneth Dwight 25 March 1947 Is A British Singer Pianist And Composer. Collaborating With Lyricist Bernie Taupin Since 1967 John Is One Of The Most Successful Artists Of All Time Having Sold Over 300 Million Records Worldwide In A Seven-Decade Career In Music. He Is Acclaimed By Critics And Musicians Particularly For His Work During The 1970s And His Lasting Impact On The Music Industry. John's Music And Showmanship Have Had A Significant Impact On Popular Music. Read More On Last.Fm
"Teacher I Need You" Is A Song Written By Elton John And Bernie Taupin That Was First Released On John's 1973 Album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player. The Lyrics Tell Of A Schoolboy's Crush On His Teacher And The Music Evokes The Sound Of 1950s Songs. Although Never Released As A Single The Song Was Popular On Album-Oriented Rock Radio Stations. It Was Included In John's Live Concert Sets On A Number Of Tours Including 1973 1982 And 1984. Artists Who Have Covered The Song Include Richard Marx And Stephen Cummings.