He is regarded as Watford's greatest-ever manager, returning for a second spell there in the late 1990s. https://watnews.uk/Football-stars-attend-funeral-of-football-legend-Graham-Taylor Songs by Taylor's favourite singer, Buddy Holly, and his close friend, former Watford chairman Elton John, were played to the crowd as the congregation arrived. Hundreds of supporters spontaneously started singing "We'll Meet Again." Pictures of the ex-England manager were displayed in the windows of pubs and shops along Watford High Street. Hundreds of Watford fans clapped their former manager's coffin as it entered the church draped in a Union Jack flag. Nimrod by Elgar was then played as the congregation entered the church. where some of football's most famous faces sung hymns Lead Us Heavenly Father, Abide With Me and Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer. Elton John said Taylor was like a brother to him, who lectured him on his drug abuse during their time together. In a passage read by Match of the Day commentator John Motson, the superstar singer said how much he cherished the England manager's friendship. One of the hymns, Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us, was also sung at Taylor's wedding to wife Rita. Born in Worksop, Notts, his lifelong love of football began watching Scunthorpe United. Taylor became England manager in 1990, qualifying for the European Championship in 1992. Taylor's daughter Karen, read a poem The Dash, which she said "summed up my dad." The Reverend John Samways said: "Many will know the exceptional way Graham lived his 'dash.'" Taylor's other daughter Joanna said for her father it was "family first, except on match days." She then went on to tell a story about an expensive jacket he accidentally donated to a homeless charity when his daughter took it to a charity shop with a bundle of old coats. Joanne added: "That was what we loved about our dad." Granddaughter Rihanna added: "My grandad was quite a wind-up. "He would sneak up on us and make us jump. In his glowing tribute, Sir Elton compared Taylor to his lyricist Bernie Taupin as a postive influence in his life. And he noted that both were born in Lincolnshire. Reading Sir Elton's tribute, Motson, 71, said: "Two of the most important people in my life were from Lincolnshire. "Graham Taylor was so many wonderful things for the community and the game. "He was like a brother from the moment I first met him in my front room. "As an influence on my life he equalled my brilliant lyricist. Video filmed by our WatNews news reporter. #funeral fune ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxvrKrb1CiA