Elton John , Nikita - Vocal And Solo Part , Keyboard : Nariman Kholgh Mozaffar

Nikita (song) "Nikita" is a love song by English musician Elton John from his 19th studio album, Ice on Fire (1985). It was released as the album's lead single on 4 October 1985, charting at number three on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven in the United States, and reaching the top 10 worldwide, topping the charts of eight countries. The song features George Michael on backing vocals and Nik Kershaw on guitar. Song synopsis : In the song, John describes his crush on a person called Nikita, a border guard whom he cannot meet because he is not allowed into the country. Though the name Nikita can refer to women in other languages, it is a male name in Russian. In interviews, John has said that he was aware that Nikita was a male name in Russian. Composition : The song is composed in the key of G major in 4/4 time. The song employs a verse-chorus-verse format, with the second chorus being shorter than the first, plus a instrumental bridge mechanically-themed breakdown halfway through the second chorus. Reception : Cash Box said the "tune is as sensitive as the subject matter" and that the song has "a mesmerizing tempo, well textured production and Johns inimitable vocal style." Billboard called it a "lilting tune." Music video : The video for the song was directed by Ken Russell. John accepted the proposed script written by Russell which was a malefemale love interpretation of the song, depicting his attempted romance of a blonde female East German border guard with short hair. Scenes showed the two together in various happy situations, including wearing the colours of Watford FC, of whom John is a supporter and former chairman. The video also features a red Bentley Continental Convertible, which was owned by John from 1985 to 2000. Anya Major plays the role of Nikita; Andreas Wisniewski plays a male border guard. Live performances : John played "Nikita" during the album's tour in 1985 to 1986 and again in the 19881989 Reg Strikes Back Tour plus the 1998 leg of The Big Picture Tour. John continued to perform the song in mid-2000s, however the song was only played on his solo concerts ever since. My Instagram : nariman_kholgh_mozaffar

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