It's got alot of filler in it though ... you could seriously remove half the buildup to the first chorus and it would be a better song. Agreed it's a great song as is though.
We all took this level of talent so for granted back then, never knowing there'd come a time when composition like this just really wouldn't exist anymore.
Me neither, the two are inextricably linked for me now, and that's not a bad thing..it's an amazing scene in an amazing movie. They showed how all of us feel when we hear this song
"Epic" That's what we thought about it when it came out and with nearly every song he's been associated with. I'm sure you've heard of people climbing the mountain to stardom. Elton is one of the giants in music that can step over that mountain many have struggled to climb.
Young lady you have to understand I was a teenager when this song was on the radio. Nobody today makes songs like this. Please enjoy the old music!!! It was the best!!!
Angela, please take some time away from song reactions and watch Almost Famous from 2001. “Tiny Dancer” is featured in this film. I grew up in the 70’s listening to Elton. This was a wonderful memory for me, my best friend and neighbor introduced me to her first Elton John album. It was Christmas morning we both sat on the floor of her bedroom and she played the album on her record player I was 12. It was the most incredible thing I heard, his vocals were like magic. We both loved his voice. I discovered rock music and life was never the same. Elton John gave me music that got me into other styles and other bands into my teenage years throughout my adult life. I saw Almost Famous on HBO as an adult in 2001. Directed by the genius Cameron Crowe. I really really believe you’ll like this movie. I adored Almost Famous. You’re gonna need Kleenex. Great reaction. Have a great day. 🤩☀☀ BTW: Election Day is November 8th 2022! I voted early. Please make your vote count!
Another Tribute to My Mom who passed away young! She was a professional dancer with June Taylor Dancers who were on the Jackie Gleason Show. My dad a drummer. Heavenly Childhood! Elton John sent a Phone Wire of Condolences (Not to brag... just an amazing SEASON of Life for me) Her friend was Duke Ellington daughter.. My mom was an Angel on Earth and anyone who worked with her holds her in their heart. I was a preteen. Had NO CLUE these names of people she would talk on phone or work with were actually famous. Some newly famous and some old school. My dad made me think (in my mind) everyone sees STARS. lol Too Cool. You bring memories so tucked in my heart TEARS OF JOY finally release Sorrow. This SONG is an example of how Angels are on Earth to me. Who knew I'd ever share such intimate memories so publicly. Id rarely discuss her all my life as she is GUARDED in my heart forever. 💛💛💛 Suddenly you bring therapeutic healing simply of your genuine sincerity of appreciation of Songs of Long Ago... I figured I would get to ponder such delicate passion in everlasting LOVINGKINDNSS eternally. As we are here less than a blink of an eye! She knew Tiny Tim too... TIP TOE THRU THE TULIPS... 🌷🌷🌷 with his Ukele on the Don Ho Show in Hawaii. Enough Name Dropping of people who were just kind souls to me. 😇
Greatest scene in ALMOST FAMOUS 2001.. Kate Hudson..great movie about a rock band..written by Cameron Crowe. It's about music..has amazing soundtrack!! Watch it please..all singing on the tour bus!!
It's a song so good that it will move you even after listening to over and over, for years. Elton and his lyricist Bernie Taupin are sorcerers of pop culture
I could be wrong on some of the details -- but I believe Bernie Taupin penned the lyrics for this song during Elton John's first visit to the USA wherein Taupin met and eventually married Maxine Feibelman. As I have heard, the band had a double-decker bus set up like a big RV with little bedrooms and so on, and sometimes they rode in it between tour stops. So "seamstress for the band; you married a music man,." "Count the headlights on the highway" was a way to fall alseep; "you had a busy day today." Also "lookin' on she sings the song," etc., during the shows. We also get images of Los Angeles with preachers on the boulevard, dancing in the (beach) sand, etc. I understand Elton John's starting point for the tour was there.
Epic indeed......the musical tapestries that Elton excels at are numerous.....he and lyricist Bernie Taupin created many a gem....."Madman Across the Water"....."Indian Sunset" to start the list.....which goes on.....and on....and on. Thanks for bringing me back to driving down the freeways in the California sun ....back in those good old days....which we can enjoy again.....if we choose to 👍💖🌈🎼👍💖🌈🎼👍💖🌈🎼
To really appreciate this song you have to breathe in the scene on the bus from the movie “Almost Famous”. That movie really captures the spirit of the music of that time (this song and more). That scene, and the entire movie, will make you cry happy and sad tears - all at the same time. So many memories of my childhood and adolescent years are wrapped up in this song. I hope you get a chance to check out the movie. It is definitely worth the watch…
I know it's been a while since you done this one, but the instrument you were asking about is a steel guitar. As many times as I've heard this I never realized there was a steel in it
I first fell in love with Tiny Dancer back in the seventies, and I still listened to it at least once a week. I hope when I am on my deathbed, I will be able to shout out to some to put "Tiny Dancer" on for me, so I can hear it one last time.
When you said road trip song it came to mind that this song is included in a road-trip scene in the Cameron Crow film "Almost Famous". A wonderful music movie / comedy / love story that I highly highly recommend watching if you're not familiar with it yet. Sooo so good! (+ lots of good tunes from the 70's)
Elton not only sounded good in the studio, but I saw him in concert 5 times,,, Ever the performer, it was a fun time. The best of all was his Single Person tour in Russia. I was fortunate to be in Russia for work in 1979, and Elton along with Percussionist Ray Cooper put on a show for the ages, Just the two of them... No other musicians.
Elton John is One of My Favorite Rock Stars of the 70s & 80s. This Song happens to be One of My Favorite Songs also. There's not a Track that You can't Like of Elton's Work. Bernie Taupin was always Poetic and Elton John Knew how to put the sound Together for it to Connect.
50 YEARS OLD NOW ANGELA! :)ELTON AND BERNIE THAT'S WHAT THEY WERE FOR ALL THOSE YEARS, PERFECTION! THIS SONG IS ABOUT BERNIE'S LADY AT THE TIME, SHE WOULD SEW COSTUMES FOR THE BAND, SHE WAS THE SEAMSTRESS FOR THE BAND. :) GOOD TO SEE YOU, BE WELL
When I look back at my life, this song, amongst ALL the songs ever made is the song that I have heard the most often. From the radio, records, tapes, cd's, satellite, this song always seems to come on. U described it as Epic and that it certainly is, both musically, lyrically and to me its Epic from the impact it has had on my life and it's importance in music history. Its so perfect that it defies genres and is timeless. It fits into any age. I just wished that u had watched the video version but this is one of my favorite reactions from u. Thanks for doing this song.
I always thought it would be fun as hell to play in this band. How cool would it have been to be part of such amazing compositions? You could almost see these guys gushing in pure joy because they knew they were part of something special.
Elton is so good in so many ways. I enjoyed your reaction to one of his many songs. I think you would like hearing "Benny and The Jets on Soul Train in 1975 and 'I'm Still Standing" in 1983.
Someone recently posted a video on what makes this song great. I didn't watch it but the title put me thinking. For me its the string arrangement with the cellos. So atmospheric. This instrument is perhaps closest to the heart strings.
Saw Elton John live several times in the early 1980's in NYC/Madison Sq. Garden. He opened both shows with this great song. His influence on the 1970's was enormous.
I love how he does 9 verses before he gets to the first chorus. They each build slightly in intensity. Early Elton songs were not predictable, he just wrote to Bernie's lyrics which were written more like poetry back then.
You listen REALLY GOOD!!! You said so much going on? Bingo. This song is a masterpiece. Have you noticed it's not a perfunctory 3-minute job? Welcome to the world of Elton John, which includes long expositions that lead into really dramatic choruses. Think you're done? Nope, there's a wonderful bridge. And what about the fills by the strings? And you seem to catch it all. I like your ears; you really pay attention. While a lot of other reactors are jumping around, "showing us they're listening," you're actually doing it. Much appreciated!!!
OKAY ANGELA, HERE'S 1 GEM FOR YOU OFF OF ELTON'S 73 MULTI PLATINUM MASTERPIECE ( GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD ) AND IT'S MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALLLLLL TIME FOR DECADES NOW : FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND / LOVE LIES BLEEDING :) I'M PRETTYYYY SURE YOU'LL ENJOY IT :) STAY WELL GIRL, GOOD TO HEAR AND SEE YOU OF COURSE!
I don't know for sure but ever since I first heard this song on Top 40 radio, I could imagine that Bernie Taupin penned the lyrics during Elton John's band's first tour in America ("L.A. Lady") and his wife accompanied them on their occasional "decked-out tour bus" rides. Tiny Dancer ("in my hand") metaphorically suggests his feeling secure with her love for him. She and Bernie likely had their own sleeping quarters somewhere in the rear of one bus ("lay me down in sheets of linen"). They'd lay in bed together during a night run ("you had a busy day today") and "count the headlights on the highway" in the opposite direction, as a means to get to sleep. She'd fall asleep first and he'd look at her next to him -- which is where "... and you can't hear me when I say softly, slowly ..." fits in the picture. Elton John provides further eloquence with his masterful composition of the music.
You are right, but the Candle in the Wind tribute he sang for his friend Princess Di, was modified from his original version which was a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. Minor, but fact. Thanks
I've been listening to this song since it was released and it never gets tired. Also, some of the piano parts reminded me of another Elton song, Burn Down The Mission off the Tumbleweed Connection album.
When you have a producer and arranger working so well together, this is the resulting magic. The country sounding instrument you were trying to name is the pedal steel guitar. The Doobie Brothers “South City Midnight Lady” features Jeff “Skunk” Baxter working his talents on one. A simply beautiful sound on a achingly pretty song. Thanks for the wonderful reaction!
Love Elton; been to 5 concerts l over the years. I think you would enjoy "Daniel" & "Crocodile Rock". I can't even choose my top 10 Elton John songs because they are all soooooo great!
Great reaction, Ang, but then I expected no less from you! Please consider adding Elton's songs "Daniel", "Levon", "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" to you list of songs to get to one day! Keep up the great work with your fantastic reactions!
Great reaction! Epic song....but Elton's first 8 albums are completely epic....about 80 songs worth just as good as this. Composition, production, arrangements, talent of the musicianship of all the people on every track....the background harmonies (perfection ) ...and Elton's totally unique voice and singing talents. You should start going through his albums here starting with "Elton John" his first or second album with the dark cover and him in shadow a bit wearing thick old glasses. Start there and go through them all. A musical adventure for sure.
Very astute comment on how magnificently the song is "assembled." It was very well produced. And you're right, it is a road song. Some other songs that are extremely well produced include Year of the Cat and Time Passages by Al Stewart. Check them out sometime. You are very good at this. Thanks.
WOW just a great song love the reaction dated a girl that loved this song I remember Parking at the beach watching the sunset while she played this song and sang along was the sun slowly disappeared and the blue wave rolling on the sand thanks for the reaction
Awww, you got me again 😥 Another Elton John masterpiece is "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters". Bring Kleenex 🌹🥰👼 The instrument you questioned is a slide guitar, or a pedal steel guitar. 🤓
It’s a pedal steel guitar. Played by session man B.J. Cole. He was the premier steel guitarist in the UK in the ‘70s. Every recording session with a steel guitar part made in Britain hired him for more than a decade.
That sound you referred to as the "country sound"-- it's the slide guitar: Slide guitar is a technique for playing the guitar that is often used in blues music. It involves playing a guitar while holding a hard object (a slide) against the strings, creating the opportunity for glissando effects and deep vibratos that reflect characteristics of the human singing voice. (See the picture on the wiki:
@@ericwillison1389 The steel guitar would be an appropriate term as well as per the definition: "A steel guitar is any guitar played while moving a steel bar or similar hard object against plucked strings." Country music will often have what is called the pedal steel, and all kinds of blues players will just play it on whatever type of electric guitar they are using. Other names: Hawaiian guitar, lap steel, pedal steel, console steel, kīkākila, Dobro Thanks for chiming in with your comment, Eric!
You are listening to the greatest singer of our time. SIR ELTON JOHN, has been rocking music for over 50 years. One of the finest, if not greatest piano players ever. BERNIE TAUPIN, wrote the lyrics to the beautiful hits, ELTON, composed the music on his piano. Two the greatest song writers in history. Seen ELTON JOHN in concert, two times, fantastic concerts, I will always feel blessed to see the master playing his piano and singing so beautiful. LOVE YA ELTON, keep on rocking baby!!!!!!
This is simply one of the best songs ever written.
Bernie Taupin is a true poet.
Agree✌🥰👍😎
I concur 100%
It's got alot of filler in it though ... you could seriously remove half the buildup to the first chorus and it would be a better song. Agreed it's a great song as is though.
Deffly a Anthem For a Era ...iykyk
We all took this level of talent so for granted back then, never knowing there'd come a time when composition like this just really wouldn't exist anymore.
I can no longer hear this song without the scene from "Almost Famous" playing in my Mind's Eye.
Same one of my favorite movies penny based on real girl
Fab movie✌
Me neither, the two are inextricably linked for me now, and that's not a bad thing..it's an amazing scene in an amazing movie. They showed how all of us feel when we hear this song
"Rock Stars Have Kidnapped My Son!"
*Nods In Feigned Understanding*
*Writes Down Exclamation In Notebook*
@@kristopherheenk2710 Omg, that's the best!!! That movie doesn't have one bad/throwaway scene in it, perfect movie
"Epic" That's what we thought about it when it came out and with nearly every song he's been associated with. I'm sure you've heard of people climbing the mountain to stardom. Elton is one of the giants in music that can step over that mountain many have struggled to climb.
Young lady you have to understand I was a teenager when this song was on the radio. Nobody today makes songs like this. Please enjoy the old music!!! It was the best!!!
Glad you said that John, She reminds me of self when 1970's too. much Love and beautiful times.Oh and to Youth!😇🥰💟
Angela, please take some time away from song reactions and watch Almost Famous from 2001. “Tiny Dancer” is featured in this film. I grew up in the 70’s listening to Elton. This was a wonderful memory for me, my best friend and neighbor introduced me to her first Elton John album. It was Christmas morning we both sat on the floor of her bedroom and she played the album on her record player I was 12. It was the most incredible thing I heard, his vocals were like magic. We both loved his voice. I discovered rock music and life was never the same. Elton John gave me music that got me into other styles and other bands into my teenage years throughout my adult life.
I saw Almost Famous on HBO as an adult in 2001. Directed by the genius Cameron Crowe.
I really really believe you’ll like this movie. I adored Almost Famous. You’re gonna need Kleenex.
Great reaction.
Have a great day. 🤩☀☀
BTW: Election Day is November 8th 2022!
I voted early.
Please make your vote count!
Another Tribute to My Mom who passed away young! She was a professional dancer with June Taylor Dancers who were on the Jackie Gleason Show. My dad a drummer. Heavenly Childhood! Elton John sent a Phone Wire of Condolences (Not to brag... just an amazing SEASON of Life for me) Her friend was Duke Ellington daughter.. My mom was an Angel on Earth and anyone who worked with her holds her in their heart. I was a preteen. Had NO CLUE these names of people she would talk on phone or work with were actually famous. Some newly famous and some old school. My dad made me think (in my mind) everyone sees STARS. lol
Too Cool. You bring memories so tucked in my heart TEARS OF JOY finally release Sorrow. This SONG is an example of how Angels are on Earth to me. Who knew I'd ever share such intimate memories so publicly. Id rarely discuss her all my life as she is GUARDED in my heart forever. 💛💛💛
Suddenly you bring therapeutic healing simply of your genuine sincerity of appreciation of Songs of Long Ago... I figured I would get to ponder such delicate passion in everlasting LOVINGKINDNSS eternally. As we are here less than a blink of an eye!
She knew Tiny Tim too... TIP TOE THRU THE TULIPS... 🌷🌷🌷 with his Ukele on the Don Ho Show in Hawaii. Enough Name Dropping of people who were just kind souls to me. 😇
Greatest scene in ALMOST FAMOUS 2001.. Kate Hudson..great movie about a rock band..written by Cameron Crowe. It's about music..has amazing soundtrack!! Watch it please..all singing on the tour bus!!
Exactly what I was thinking
It's a song so good that it will move you even after listening to over and over, for years. Elton and his lyricist Bernie Taupin are sorcerers of pop culture
I could be wrong on some of the details -- but I believe Bernie Taupin penned the lyrics for this song during Elton John's first visit to the USA wherein Taupin met and eventually married Maxine Feibelman. As I have heard, the band had a double-decker bus set up like a big RV with little bedrooms and so on, and sometimes they rode in it between tour stops. So "seamstress for the band; you married a music man,." "Count the headlights on the highway" was a way to fall alseep; "you had a busy day today." Also "lookin' on she sings the song," etc., during the shows. We also get images of Los Angeles with preachers on the boulevard, dancing in the (beach) sand, etc. I understand Elton John's starting point for the tour was there.
1st time I heard this song I was stationed in Korea 1974 or early 75
Epic indeed......the musical tapestries that Elton excels at are numerous.....he and lyricist Bernie Taupin created many a gem....."Madman Across the Water"....."Indian Sunset" to start the list.....which goes on.....and on....and on. Thanks for bringing me back to driving down the freeways in the California sun ....back in those good old days....which we can enjoy again.....if we choose to 👍💖🌈🎼👍💖🌈🎼👍💖🌈🎼
Your smile lights up the world.
When a song is arranged in a perfect way you get this!
Elton John is the GOAT. Going to see him in Phoenix. A bucket list item.
He's still playing?!
@@michaelasay6140 Yeah very much so
I love half of his music and can't stand the other half. This is in the love portion.
Lucky you. I'm envious.
To really appreciate this song you have to breathe in the scene on the bus from the movie “Almost Famous”. That movie really captures the spirit of the music of that time (this song and more). That scene, and the entire movie, will make you cry happy and sad tears - all at the same time. So many memories of my childhood and adolescent years are wrapped up in this song. I hope you get a chance to check out the movie. It is definitely worth the watch…
Tiny dancer was written about Maxine Feibelman "the seamstress for the band" who married Elton's lyricists Bernie Taupin in 1971.
That country sounding instrument you were wondering about is the pedal steel guitar. I love the sound personally.
You have that pretty eyes.. pirate smile… great driving song or laying down to relax.
Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding is his Opus Magnus, with all due respect to a close second "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."
Possibly my favorite Elton song. I loved that they used it in a wonderful scene in the flick Almost Famous.
I know it's been a while since you done this one, but the instrument you were asking about is a steel guitar. As many times as I've heard this I never realized there was a steel in it
You'd think it were illegal for a song to be so beautiful
AGREE!!!!
Elton John and George Micheal " Don't Let The Sun Go Down On me" Done LIVE is outstanding.
Yes smart person!
I first fell in love with Tiny Dancer back in the seventies, and I still listened to it at least once a week. I hope when I am on my deathbed, I will be able to shout out to some to put "Tiny Dancer" on for me, so I can hear it one last time.
Elton is a musical genius as well as a truly gifted piano player. He has that knack for creating catchy melodies and can come up with them in minutes.
Magic of song. It engages you. That was always the intent of music. To grasp you.
When you said road trip song it came to mind that this song is included in a road-trip scene in the Cameron Crow film "Almost Famous". A wonderful music movie / comedy / love story that I highly highly recommend watching if you're not familiar with it yet. Sooo so good! (+ lots of good tunes from the 70's)
Nancy Wilson, from "Heart", is the musical director on this film.
It ends like a hymn, and the piano at the end finishes like a hymn in a small country church. Epic, indeed.
A friend of mine once said that Elton John is today's equivalent to Mozart. I agree with him.
This reminds me of carefree vacation days with my family and parents (now deceased). Bitter sweet song for me.
"Count the headlights on the highway"...magical!
Elton not only sounded good in the studio, but I saw him in concert 5 times,,, Ever the performer, it was a fun time. The best of all was his Single Person tour in Russia. I was fortunate to be in Russia for work in 1979, and Elton along with Percussionist Ray Cooper put on a show for the ages, Just the two of them... No other musicians.
You're absolutely right in every respect. This IS a masterpiece . Beautiful !
56 years old and this is STILL my favorite song. His new video for this really traps me in the past...
An epic Elton and Bernie collaboration! He's has a bunch of them! Jump in!
Elton John is One of My Favorite Rock Stars of the 70s & 80s. This Song happens to be One of My Favorite Songs also. There's not a Track that You can't Like of Elton's Work. Bernie Taupin was always Poetic and Elton John Knew how to put the sound Together for it to Connect.
50 YEARS OLD NOW ANGELA! :)ELTON AND BERNIE THAT'S WHAT THEY WERE FOR ALL THOSE YEARS, PERFECTION! THIS SONG IS ABOUT BERNIE'S LADY AT THE TIME, SHE WOULD SEW COSTUMES FOR THE BAND, SHE WAS THE SEAMSTRESS FOR THE BAND. :) GOOD TO SEE YOU, BE WELL
When I look back at my life, this song, amongst ALL the songs ever made is the song that I have heard the most often. From the radio, records, tapes, cd's, satellite, this song always seems to come on. U described it as Epic and that it certainly is, both musically, lyrically and to me its Epic from the impact it has had on my life and it's importance in music history. Its so perfect that it defies genres and is timeless. It fits into any age. I just wished that u had watched the video version but this is one of my favorite reactions from u. Thanks for doing this song.
I always thought it would be fun as hell to play in this band. How cool would it have been to be part of such amazing compositions? You could almost see these guys gushing in pure joy because they knew they were part of something special.
I love Elton soooo much. I love you more!!! Thank you for that smile. : )
Elton is so good in so many ways. I enjoyed your reaction to one of his many songs. I think you would like hearing "Benny and The Jets on Soul Train in 1975 and 'I'm Still Standing" in 1983.
You should watch the movie "Almost Famous"...has a great soundtrack that includes this song. You can see the clip of this song online also...famous
Beat me to it!😁
Best thing he ever did his tone to his voice was spot on back then the 70s 👌
Someone recently posted a video on what makes this song great. I didn't watch it but the title put me thinking. For me its the string arrangement with the cellos. So atmospheric. This instrument is perhaps closest to the heart strings.
Saw Elton John live several times in the early 1980's in NYC/Madison Sq. Garden. He opened both shows with this great song. His influence on the 1970's was enormous.
Wow...saw him in 79!
And no one...no one...writes songs like this anymore
Bernie Taupin🥰 w Elton❤ Fabulous
Absolutely, one of the greatest songs ever written. One of my all-time favorites. Beautiful, just like you. Keep up the good work. Peace.
I love how he does 9 verses before he gets to the first chorus. They each build slightly in intensity. Early Elton songs were not predictable, he just wrote to Bernie's lyrics which were written more like poetry back then.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road another chart topper back then .
For me, this song will 4-Ever, be a part of " Almost Famous " ---------a Masterpiece, of film.
"Almost Famous" bus scene. For best results, just watch the movie and wait for the scene. Thank you.
This song inspired me to pick up my violin after 30 years to play the background music on it. So much fun!
Thanks for reacting to it!👏🏽
You listen REALLY GOOD!!! You said so much going on? Bingo. This song is a masterpiece. Have you noticed it's not a perfunctory 3-minute job? Welcome to the world of Elton John, which includes long expositions that lead into really dramatic choruses. Think you're done? Nope, there's a wonderful bridge. And what about the fills by the strings? And you seem to catch it all. I like your ears; you really pay attention. While a lot of other reactors are jumping around, "showing us they're listening," you're actually doing it. Much appreciated!!!
OKAY ANGELA, HERE'S 1 GEM FOR YOU OFF OF ELTON'S 73 MULTI PLATINUM MASTERPIECE ( GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD ) AND IT'S MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALLLLLL TIME FOR DECADES NOW : FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND / LOVE LIES BLEEDING :) I'M PRETTYYYY SURE YOU'LL ENJOY IT :) STAY WELL GIRL, GOOD TO HEAR AND SEE YOU OF COURSE!
Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters is another GREAT Elton song
Hold me closer, Tony Danza? Count the headlice on the highway? I kid... It's dope
Lol🤣 Sheets of linen... took forever to figure that out🙄 British
One of the Best from Elton John...she is a real person and this is her story written by boyfriend / songwriter Benny Turpin ... seamstress in the band
I love all of Elton John's music. The ending of this song is so soothing to the soul. God Bless you.
One of his best. Song sounds so good. 🙂
IMHO perhaps his greatest song!
Love the orchestration!!
To any younger ones, a Jesus Freak was a hybrid hippie/Christian. A lot of them in S Cal in the early 70’s. They liked to do baptisms in the ocean.
Truly a masterpiece! Elton has so many timeless gems. One especially dear to me is "Tonight" - would love to share your experience with that one :)
Hi Angela knew you would love this one! Your smile when it got to chorus at 6.08 was priceless Regards from across the pond Jim, Surrey, England X
Drumming is so good on this track.
I don't know for sure but ever since I first heard this song on Top 40 radio, I could imagine that Bernie Taupin penned the lyrics during Elton John's band's first tour in America ("L.A. Lady") and his wife accompanied them on their occasional "decked-out tour bus" rides. Tiny Dancer ("in my hand") metaphorically suggests his feeling secure with her love for him.
She and Bernie likely had their own sleeping quarters somewhere in the rear of one bus ("lay me down in sheets of linen"). They'd lay in bed together during a night run ("you had a busy day today") and "count the headlights on the highway" in the opposite direction, as a means to get to sleep.
She'd fall asleep first and he'd look at her next to him -- which is where "... and you can't hear me when I say softly, slowly ..." fits in the picture. Elton John provides further eloquence with his masterful composition of the music.
Can't go wrong with anything from Elton John. Amazing.
Amazing track!
This has always been my favourite Elton song.
Great reaction and you always look lovely!! :-)
Legend!!!!! Empty Garden his tribute to John Lennon. Candle in the Wind his tribute to Princess Di he sang at her funeral.
You are right, but the Candle in the Wind tribute he sang for his friend Princess Di, was modified from his original version which was a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. Minor, but fact. Thanks
pretty eyed, pirate smile... that's you DayOne. :)
I'm no great Elton John fan, but this is one of my favourite songs of all time.
I've been listening to this song since it was released and it never gets tired. Also, some of the piano parts reminded me of another Elton song, Burn Down The Mission off the Tumbleweed Connection album.
When you have a producer and arranger working so well together, this is the resulting magic. The country sounding instrument you were trying to name is the pedal steel guitar. The Doobie Brothers “South City Midnight Lady” features Jeff “Skunk” Baxter working his talents on one. A simply beautiful sound on a achingly pretty song. Thanks for the wonderful reaction!
Yes, yes, yes, "South city midnight lady" one of my favorite Doobie songs.
Thanks for your reaction...OMG when we first heard these had to wait for the radio to play it again.
Love Elton; been to 5 concerts l over the years. I think you would enjoy "Daniel" & "Crocodile Rock". I can't even choose my top 10 Elton John songs because they are all soooooo great!
Yep
Ba Ba Ba Bennie and the Jets Jets Jets Jets!
@@wild8757 Of course! It's up there in my top 5, along with the other 100 of his songs in my top 5 😂!
Great reaction, Ang, but then I expected no less from you! Please consider adding Elton's songs "Daniel", "Levon", "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" to you list of songs to get to one day! Keep up the great work with your fantastic reactions!
Oh, and I forgot...thanks so much for doing the studio version of this, which is exquisite.
Either Song by Jim Croce (Crow-Chee):
I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
Operator
Strings and steel guitar. Not a common combination. Yeah, that's pretty epic!
Elton John - Madman Across the Water (original version), elton john holiday inn 1971, elton john bennie and the jets live 1974
the Tumbleweed Cionnection bonus track version of MATW? Great!
yes, as I remarked above, that's a tremendous album and it gets no better than the title track....such imagery in those lyrics.
Great reaction! Epic song....but Elton's first 8 albums are completely epic....about 80 songs worth just as good as this. Composition, production, arrangements, talent of the musicianship of all the people on every track....the background harmonies (perfection ) ...and Elton's totally unique voice and singing talents. You should start going through his albums here starting with "Elton John" his first or second album with the dark cover and him in shadow a bit wearing thick old glasses. Start there and go through them all. A musical adventure for sure.
"Good bye yellow brick road" is the next MUST LISTEN to react.... Another stunning piece.
I remember when this came out in the late 60s one of my favorite Elton John songs
There’s a classic scene with this song in the movie “Almost Famous”
Very astute comment on how magnificently the song is "assembled." It was very well produced. And you're right, it is a road song. Some other songs that are extremely well produced include Year of the Cat and Time Passages by Al Stewart. Check them out sometime. You are very good at this. Thanks.
Its cool how you made me realize this is the best Elton John song.
It's a Masterpiece.
Other great (early) songs of his: High Flying Bird, Blues For Baby and Me, Spanish Harlem, Teacher I need You, Levon.
Great reactions. Question to the universe, has there ever been anyone that doesnt break out into a smile when they hear this.
I Have Seen Elton 4 Times Live And He Is Just Brilliant. Love The Review😊👍
A classic in everyway.
Love your reviews!
WOW just a great song love the reaction dated a girl that loved this song I remember Parking at the beach watching the sunset while she played this song and sang along was the sun slowly disappeared and the blue wave rolling on the sand thanks for the reaction
Awww, you got me again 😥 Another Elton John masterpiece is "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters". Bring Kleenex 🌹🥰👼
The instrument you questioned is a slide guitar, or a pedal steel guitar. 🤓
It’s a pedal steel guitar. Played by session man B.J. Cole. He was the premier steel guitarist in the UK in the ‘70s. Every recording session with a steel guitar part made in Britain hired him for more than a decade.
Hold me close oh Tony Danza....
That sound you referred to as the "country sound"-- it's the slide guitar: Slide guitar is a technique for playing the guitar that is often used in blues music. It involves playing a guitar while holding a hard object (a slide) against the strings, creating the opportunity for glissando effects and deep vibratos that reflect characteristics of the human singing voice. (See the picture on the wiki:
I have heard it called a steel guitar, or is that something different?
@@ericwillison1389 The steel guitar would be an appropriate term as well as per the definition:
"A steel guitar is any guitar played while moving a steel bar or similar hard object against plucked strings."
Country music will often have what is called the pedal steel, and all kinds of blues players will just play it on whatever type of electric guitar they are using.
Other names: Hawaiian guitar, lap steel, pedal steel, console steel, kīkākila, Dobro
Thanks for chiming in with your comment, Eric!
Wow, I never knew that. Thanks for that info.
My favorite Elton song
Classic tune youngin...
I believe that sound you're referring to is a pedal steel guitar, made famous in country and western music.
You are listening to the greatest singer of our time. SIR ELTON JOHN, has been rocking music for over 50 years. One of the finest, if not greatest piano players ever. BERNIE TAUPIN, wrote the lyrics to the beautiful hits, ELTON, composed the music on his piano. Two the greatest song writers in history. Seen ELTON JOHN in concert, two times, fantastic concerts, I will always feel blessed to see the master playing his piano and singing so beautiful. LOVE YA ELTON, keep on rocking baby!!!!!!
Your smile 😃 is infectious