I wasn't necessary for his mother to say that his father didn't like him very much. Obviously he knew that, but hurts more to have your mother say it. Thank goodness he has had people in his life who showed him love.
I thought that too and on camera as well! It''s not just extremely hurtful and devestating hearing it come from your mother's mouth but also letting the whole world know!! He obviously knows his father didn't like him but why does she have to say it. So cruel.
How sad to think his dad couln't even love him . Nice to see how he noticed his short comings its something i think we all need to do . Elton John has been my musical idol for so many years . You can see how he loves his son and nice that another may be on the way . Its so awesome that he is today in a happy place . Thanks for everything you have given us Elton John !
Hear, hear!!! ❤😊 I saw Rocketman and felt like someone stepped inside my brain in so many ways. I know the movie had artistic license (some parts were true), but I still took away an even deeper respect and understanding for Elton Hercules John. I wish I could have kept up the piano and renamed myself, too...
His dad's thinking in those days was very common. I'm going to take a guess and hope and believe that Elton John got the emotional support he needed from his social network to overcome feelings of shame or inferiority. Emotional abuse and neglect is quite damaging. At least I don't think he was physically abused. That's at least something.
@@juliedefee567 I don't think he got much love from his mother either. Elton said in a meeting before she died that she said, "I love you. I don't like you but I love you." How horrible a thing for your mom to say.
Not after this they didn’t. The comments about Madonna were meant to be off the record. Meldrum betrayed that friendship to try and advance himself. Always thought Meldrum was a rather sad little man. This proves it.
@@gooseboy73 they made up now. Elton met with Molly backstage at his concert, patched things up and then proceeded to praise Molly on stage to his audience.
He's beyond Brilliant. The fact that he played "Waltzing Matilda" out of any song on that little piano just melts my heart. My mom use to sing that to me. I sang along with it. I just want to hug him. May he and his family always be Blessed.
He affects me the same way. In 1970, I saw him after hearing only one song: Your Song. I was leaning on the stage, about 5 feet away from him. My first concert....
I listen to Elton John's music all the time. His vocals, piano, songs make me feel good. He is possibly the greatest talent rock has ever produced, whilst there are some very worthy contenders I love too. He's an amazing talent, let's not forget Bernie Taupin's wonderful lyrics, I hope he releases an album of new songs soon.
@@bherber Talent & skill. Elton can compose a song within 30 minutes, sometimes less. Bernie writes the lyrics, gives them to Elton & within 30 minutes, the song is complete. Elton was accepted into the Royal Academy of Music at age 11.
It sounds harsh but to know the truth and have someone else validate it is good. It's crazy making when you know the truth and everyone says it's not so.
Micron I saw that too and I felt so so bad for my Elton there was no need for his mom to say that there was absolutely no need I felt so bad for my Elton hour Elton have a good day or evening wherever you are I'm still standing
How healing to be the father that you always wanted... Elton deserved so much more from his father who didn't show love or affection. I am sure Elton is the most loving and caring father ever.
The bit of the interview where John says that he's always been a forward-thinking person, he's more interested in what's going to happen than what's behind... I find this SO damn courageous and intrepid, it's like Lord Nelson. He reflects on his brilliant, unique career and music for about 1/4 of a second. This man is my hero.
I’m very impressed with Elton John’s personally, it is very open, kind, sensitive and thrust worthy person, I totally understand his pain about his father relationship because mine is the same, and in the life-way we met people who became close to us and we are trusting them but no one can replace the parents.
You can just see the sheer difference between his father’s parenting and his parenting. You can see he is genuinely proud of his son, he is happy with him and David. I also admire how he has really come a long way and how he is just down to earth now. Truly one of my favorite musicians.
The way Elton's father treated him breaks my heart seeing it portrayed in the film really brought a tear to my eye I'll never understand how a father could not like or love a child they helped create this is an incredible interview his friendship with Molly is beautiful
redhotchili: Many people who have kids are not very good at being parents---there's no screening, no background checks, and parenting isn't taught in school. Unfortunately, that's not likely to change in the foreseeable future.
This interview ended Elton's friendship with Molly. The comments about Madonna were made in confidence between takes, Elton never imagined they would broadcast them. He says this in his autobiography.
Even between pals he shouldn't have said it. Madonna often irritates the hell out of me, but his comments were ugly and sexist. He said another cruel remark about Jennifer Tilly's weight when he was filmed watching the Oscars red carpet. I hope he's not teaching his sons that this is how you speak about women.
Arsehole Channel 7 people in Australia - see my comment elsewhere on this post. I'm angry as hell, because I know first hand that Molly kept many, many "secrets" during his time with ABC and Countdown. He would not deliberately betray Elton like this.
@@MarkBransdon .... Well it clearly looks like betrayal. And Elton would have decided for himself if Molly was caught in the middle. A hidden camera whilst the main camera is switched off. Elton let his guard down. Perhaps he had too much trust for Molly. In other interviews he would not of been like that. I would never trust Molly the moron. Molly was just desperate. He sold his old friend out.
Oh ! I can't believe Elton's mother saying his father never liked him because that is so sad for the child which is in every man ....It was the opposite for me because I am a 70yr old Anglo /Irish grandma and my mother died two years ago and told me to my face when I was young that she hated me from the day I was born but whenever I got the chance to see my father he used to avoid the subject because he didn't want to hurt me . Thank God I had grandparents who loved me and brought me up . Well done to you Sir Elton. .we both came through .
All I need in life right now is to see Elton John be an ecstatically happy and proud daddy. Please, please we WANT him to stop touring after waiting a lifetime for this beautiful, well-deserved reward. He has given and given and given. I love #EltonJohn
I love how some people say Elton and David are "flaunting"/using their sons. Like...don't pretty much all new excited parents want to show of their kids? Of course they want to talk about them and gush over how cute they are! That's not "flaunting" it's just proud parents who clearly love their kids. Plus most interviewers ask them about it sooooo I don't see any issues
I was never a big fan of homosexuality that's my problem but I absolutely love Elton and I'm so happy hes got two beautiful babies or toddlers! God bless you Ej I love personally love you
Molly, Elton and the legendary parties that they have had. Huge success for both them. Looking forward to the new movie that is coming out this month. Cheers Elton and Molly. Thanks for the music. Molly, thank you for helping Australian Music so much. You both are living legends
I'm really glad he mentioned Someone Saved My Life Tonight - it's so often overlooked, but for me it really is the song that sums up his dramatic and turbulent personal life, and the beautiful friendships that have helped him through thick and thin. It reminds me that friends can be more valuable than partners, they know you better than you know yourself. Partners will come and go, but real friends will stick by you, tell you what you need to hear, and keep you grounded.
Elton is clearly a very talented man and can be admired for that and I suppose all of his success, but he admits he became very caught up in "self" to the point of abuse of others in presence. Now to speak about his children. God loves Elton and his children, but would not bless his "family". A lot of people who throw that saying " God bless" say it in vain so it truly is meaningless. Elton will be praised and admired for becoming a dad, but he is still somewhat selfish because his kids will be without a parent sooner than later. I hope they have contact with their birth mother/mothers.
When my mom passed away, after I had to sign the do not resuscitate orders and we turned the machines off I played "Your Song" while I held her hand and she passed away. She used to sing this song to me when I was young. It being his first pick, then playing makes it seem like yesterday. I have to see this man live b4 it's too late.
He never ceases to amaze me! I wish he was my brother. Not because he's famous. Just because he had gone through so much alone before he turned the corner. I'm glad he's still with us. Can't wait for the day we get to see him in concert.🤞🙏 Hopefully soon, somewhere...
My favorite Elton John song? Nikita! I hands down love that song! The melody,the background vocals with George Michael! It’s just a beautiful piece of music!
Victoria Comeau My god its impossible to zero in on one particular song! Something about Nikita destroys me though! Maybe it’s the nostalgia of it,after all I remember watching the music video on mtv when it was brand new...or maybe it’s the story in the song itself. I can’t speak for everyone but I know how it feels to want someone I can’t have. Oddly enough last night at work I had the song Hoop of fire stuck in my head! Thank god it’s a cool song! Check it out if you haven’t heard it! From the leather jackets era!
Nikita is one of my favorite 80s songs from Elton. He sings it beautifully, I love his voice in that song. It's also memorable for the melodic bass line.
" will you get another baby?" ' yes we definitely GET a little brother or sister for him" How kind and thoughtful of the interviewer to give Elton Jon a keyboard. Touching!
what a great person he is for reflecting back and admitting that he was " self absorbed". Lucky to find a partner to sort of draw his attention and balance him out.
Elton is easy to like an admire! Such a down to earth guy, I remember my dad buying mad man across the water record! Fantastic! I never cared for yellow brick road mostly due to his costumes the duck the big glass's etc..but he has come full circle and is much better then ever!! We are so lucky to have his and Bernie's music..much love Elton..
23 years together today wow what a story to teach not only the gay community about how to be faithful but also the straight community. You guys have a lot to teach people.
Oh my god when he took that keyboard & just belted out “waltzing Matilda” like it was nothing - my heart exploded. He has so much love for Molly & our country and I just cannot love this man enough ♥️
So it's better to be alone in the world, right? Cathy Smith. You religious zealots are the ones who should be alone. Who wants to listen to your idiocy?
"I said some pretty horrible things about [Madonna] to a TV interviewer in Australia, a guy I'd known since the seventies called Molly Meldrum. You can tell from the footage that it wasn't part of the interview, that I was just sounding off to an old friend between takes - you can hear people moving cameras around to set up the next shot while wer're talking - but they broadcast it anyway, which brought that particular old friendship to a very swift conclusion." - Elton John 'Me' (2019) The media are scavengers. Even if the interviewer says they're your best friend.
Elton's release of 7 No. 1 albums from 1972--75 was the greatest stretch of quality song output in pop history, with over 90% of the tracks being awesome. Only the Beatles came close, but they had 3 songwriters and four singers. Elton did it all with one lyricist.
Well he does now in interviews since movie came out. Now everyone knows Bernie had big part in his success and maybe even prevented him from killing himself.
Elton has tried to include Bernie in the accolades but Bernie shuns the spotlight - that's why we never saw him up until the success of the "Rocketman" movie.
Congrats Elton and David , I have 2 boys and without them I wouldn't of made it this long my wife and I of 26 years are still going , and with a true tear in my eye right now I love her more then yesterday. I've worked in Sawmills 26 years , bouncer 10 years and faught 10 times in the cage mma lost 1 won 9 but 47 years caught up with me quick . I'm so happy for you two congrats some times I listen to somebody save me I'm in a lot of pain . Love ya both , America, Washington state .
I love you so much Elton! I am 54 now. When I was 12 or 13 a good friend of mine invited me to come to your concert. Her parents said she could invite a friend and she chose me! I was so excited! I went home to tell my dad. He said well you need to ask Liz. My stepmother. I didn’t understand why I had to ask her! She wasn’t my mom! Well she said no! She said I was too young to go to a concert! So I have never gotten the chance to see you in concert. I’m writing this as if Elton will actually read it! Lol! I guess you never know! So I just want to say thank you for all the amazing beautiful music! I’m so happy that you are happy! Love you!
That makes me sad that she didn't let you go. You would have remembered that for the rest of your life. I'm the same age as you and when I was twelve my mom took me to see KISS. That was a night I will always remember. Hopefully one day we'll both get to see Elton in concert.
Michele Homan On the bright side, I spent 1 or 2 weekends a month with my real mom. She took me to see Chicago! That was my first concert. It was awesome! It wasn’t Elton but it was great. I had just turned 14 when I went to that one.
That was an unconventional and FANTASTIC interview. A genuine chat between friends really, that we got to see. Loved it. PS pitty about Madonna. I think (have heard, read or seen) that many people in and out of the industry feel the same about her. She's ALWAYS had this seed of discontent and a rather vicious way of going after folks. You'd have to be blind and tone deaf and without any sensitivity whatsoever, not to recgnize that absolutely huge and well rounded talent of Gaga.
Carol I've been listening to and loving Elton 47 years and this man was always good looking always and let me tell you sexy to especially with that nice hairy chest Mamma Mia I love it I love my Elton I love my Elton I'm still standing
I like this Elton . Wish him the best with his husband and sons. ITs about time going thru all the years of hard work and drama to finally have peace of mind and love in your heart. Thank you for all the joy you have given the world with your music and many more years down the road for you to pick and choose what you want to do with your life and family as you do not owe us your fans anymore than what you already gifted us with..
What an incredible talent thank you God for Elton and his where with all to hook up with Bernie what an unstoppable God send of a team with a God assignment to soothe the worlds aches and pains with melodies and strokes of songs reflecting our own feelings of pain triumphs and victories . Thank you thank you thank you we love you so much Elton !
At a meet and greet back in 84 he wanted the label employees fired because a fan asked for an autograph. He has always been a condescending, misogynistic, mean prick.
Came here looking for Molly, what a nice insight to Elton though. He always been kick arse! Always gets most tradies on site at work tapping away or singing out as loud as you can.
Whoops--nice seeing Elton so happy and anyone with issues about a gay couple raising kids needs to see this. I wish the man all the best, he has so much talent
I love elton John.....So many of his songs touched my heart..... I can't think of a luckier son than his..not monetarily but his talent and love that he will share to a boy that he can see himself in as well.....
If you were his dad then he would have been a pussy who didn’t need to make the music he did. He, like so many artists is a product of tragedy. That’s just the way it is.
Knowing now what Molly has mentioned about this interview in his book, The Sunday Night producers should feel ashamed for including the part about Madonna which was never part of the interview just an informal chat between two old mates. Since airing this, apparently Elton hasn't spoken to Molly in over 4 years due to that footage.... Very sad for such a long standing relationship. Molly must have been devastated.
I’m not a big fan of Elton John but i watched the film “Rocketman” on a long haul flight..wow, from start to finish it was brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed it!! Kiki Dee & Elton John DGBMH Great Record!!
I wasn't necessary for his mother to say that his father didn't like him very much. Obviously he knew that, but hurts more to have your mother say it. Thank goodness he has had people in his life who showed him love.
She told him the same thing for herself; "I love you obviously, but I don't like you and I don't like what you do"
I thought that too and on camera as well! It''s not just extremely hurtful and devestating hearing it come from your mother's mouth but also letting the whole world know!! He obviously knows his father didn't like him but why does she have to say it. So cruel.
@@livb6945 I haven't seen the movie but I heard that the mother tells him how no one will love him properly because he's gay.
@@lovinliverpool That was his sister, not his mother
@Nella Oct You're right - my mistake!
The film didn't happen for another 7 years beyond this, but I'm glad they waited. It was meant to be played Taron and directed by Dexter.
kizzy the movie was very disappointing. I loved the actor who played Elton. But the movie was poorly done.
@@65motowngirl I actually disagree whole heartedly. I thoroughly enjoyed the way they made the movie. To each their own.
what an incredible movie it was!!
yeah i loved the movie .. rock and roll fantasy story about Elton. Not a Bio pic but a real movie "musical"
65motowngirl
Why? I don’t even listen to much of his music but the movie was fuucking legendary to anyone who has lived a life challenging boundaries
How sad to think his dad couln't even love him . Nice to see how he noticed his short comings its something i think we all need to do . Elton John has been my musical idol for so many years . You can see how he loves his son and nice that another may be on the way . Its so awesome that he is today in a happy place . Thanks for everything you have given us Elton John !
Being a gay teen in the '60s was hard. It was ok in San Francisco and in Hollywood, but most of the country, it could get you killed.
Hear, hear!!! ❤😊
I saw Rocketman and felt like someone stepped inside my brain in so many ways. I know the movie had artistic license (some parts were true), but I still took away an even deeper respect and understanding for Elton Hercules John.
I wish I could have kept up the piano and renamed myself, too...
His dad's thinking in those days was very common. I'm going to take a guess and hope and believe that Elton John got the emotional support he needed from his social network to overcome feelings of shame or inferiority. Emotional abuse and neglect is quite damaging. At least I don't think he was physically abused. That's at least something.
@@juliedefee567 I don't think he got much love from his mother either. Elton said in a meeting before she died that she said, "I love you. I don't like you but I love you." How horrible a thing for your mom to say.
@@8tomtoms8 it is mom has said the same thing about me and im not gay im not conservative
Molly and Elton obviously have a deep, genuine friendship. It shows in this interview
Not after this they didn’t. The comments about Madonna were meant to be off the record. Meldrum betrayed that friendship to try and advance himself. Always thought Meldrum was a rather sad little man. This proves it.
@@gooseboy73 they made up now. Elton met with Molly backstage at his concert, patched things up and then proceeded to praise Molly on stage to his audience.
He's beyond Brilliant. The fact that he played "Waltzing Matilda" out of any song on that little piano just melts my heart. My mom use to sing that to me. I sang along with it. I just want to hug him. May he and his family always be Blessed.
He affects me the same way. In 1970, I saw him after hearing only one song: Your Song. I was leaning on the stage, about 5 feet away from him. My first concert....
@@crazystuff3538 makes me love him even more
@@crazystuff3538 he's not a pedo. He's gay. Big difference.
Doesn't matter if it's 50 grand Steinway or a 50 dollar Casio. Bless that man!!!!
@@caroljomartin3051 How lucky you were!!
I listen to Elton John's music all the time. His vocals, piano, songs make me feel good. He is possibly the greatest talent rock has ever produced, whilst there are some very worthy contenders I love too. He's an amazing talent, let's not forget Bernie Taupin's wonderful lyrics, I hope he releases an album of new songs soon.
+James Duncan New album Wonderful Crazy Night out early February 2016.
+mizofan Fantastic can't wait! Thank you for info, Mizofan.
James - Try calling it skill, not talent. Appreciate the hard work that goes into learning the piano and writing songs.
I adore Elton John and with the exception of Freddie Mercury, I agree with you!
@@bherber Talent & skill. Elton can compose a song within 30 minutes, sometimes less. Bernie writes the lyrics, gives them to Elton & within 30 minutes, the song is complete. Elton was accepted into the Royal Academy of Music at age 11.
"I don't think he liked you very much".Wow.
Elton gets his honesty from his mother :)
That's his sister
It sounds harsh but to know the truth and have someone else validate it is good. It's crazy making when you know the truth and everyone says it's not so.
I wish more people could be that honest, such as Elton and his mom. God bless Elton John, what a great talent and even better human being.
@@Gogs126 He has no sister. That is his mother.
Micron I saw that too and I felt so so bad for my Elton there was no need for his mom to say that there was absolutely no need I felt so bad for my Elton hour Elton have a good day or evening wherever you are I'm still standing
How healing to be the father that you always wanted... Elton deserved so much more from his father who didn't show love or affection. I am sure Elton is the most loving and caring father ever.
The bit of the interview where John says that he's always been a forward-thinking person, he's more interested in what's going to happen than what's behind...
I find this SO damn courageous and intrepid, it's like Lord Nelson. He reflects on his brilliant, unique career and music for about 1/4 of a second. This man is my hero.
He buys all the new records each week, and when he finds new talent he likes, he personally calls them and helps them along 😊
I’m very impressed with Elton John’s personally, it is very open, kind, sensitive and thrust worthy person, I totally understand his pain about his father relationship because mine is the same, and in the life-way we met people who became close to us and we are trusting them but no one can replace the parents.
You can just see the sheer difference between his father’s parenting and his parenting. You can see he is genuinely proud of his son, he is happy with him and David. I also admire how he has really come a long way and how he is just down to earth now. Truly one of my favorite musicians.
Elton is honest. That's very rare these days.
People don't want the truth
the physician
The doctor was called
RitaMiller
Honestly stop trying to be deep. Only edgy teenagers give two shits
The way Elton's father treated him breaks my heart seeing it portrayed in the film really brought a tear to my eye I'll never understand how a father could not like or love a child they helped create this is an incredible interview his friendship with Molly is beautiful
redhotchili: Many people who have kids are not very good at being parents---there's no screening, no background checks, and parenting isn't taught in school. Unfortunately, that's not likely to change in the foreseeable future.
Well in those days being a( bobo- crum )boy was not exceptable🤷♂️😌🗣️🗣️🤔🤔😌
This interview ended Elton's friendship with Molly. The comments about Madonna were made in confidence between takes, Elton never imagined they would broadcast them. He says this in his autobiography.
Even between pals he shouldn't have said it. Madonna often irritates the hell out of me, but his comments were ugly and sexist. He said another cruel remark about Jennifer Tilly's weight when he was filmed watching the Oscars red carpet. I hope he's not teaching his sons that this is how you speak about women.
Arsehole Channel 7 people in Australia - see my comment elsewhere on this post. I'm angry as hell, because I know first hand that Molly kept many, many "secrets" during his time with ABC and Countdown. He would not deliberately betray Elton like this.
Big mistake, saying such juicy things in front of a journalist.
@@MarkBransdon .... Well it clearly looks like betrayal. And Elton would have decided for himself if Molly was caught in the middle. A hidden camera whilst the main camera is switched off. Elton let his guard down. Perhaps he had too much trust for Molly. In other interviews he would not of been like that. I would never trust Molly the moron. Molly was just desperate. He sold his old friend out.
@@hazelangus Elton is honest he tells his true feelings I'm still standing
Oh ! I can't believe Elton's mother saying his father never liked him because that is so sad for the child which is in every man ....It was the opposite for me because I am a 70yr old Anglo /Irish grandma and my mother died two years ago and told me to my face when I was young that she hated me from the day I was born but whenever I got the chance to see my father he used to avoid the subject because he didn't want to hurt me . Thank God I had grandparents who loved me and brought me up . Well done to you Sir Elton. .we both came through .
All I need in life right now is to see Elton John be an ecstatically happy and proud daddy. Please, please we WANT him to stop touring after waiting a lifetime for this beautiful, well-deserved reward. He has given and given and given. I love #EltonJohn
I love how some people say Elton and David are "flaunting"/using their sons. Like...don't pretty much all new excited parents want to show of their kids? Of course they want to talk about them and gush over how cute they are! That's not "flaunting" it's just proud parents who clearly love their kids. Plus most interviewers ask them about it sooooo I don't see any issues
yes exactly!
I was never a big fan of homosexuality that's my problem but I absolutely love Elton and I'm so happy hes got two beautiful babies or toddlers! God bless you Ej I love personally love you
Grow up, you fuckwit.
Molly, Elton and the legendary parties that they have had.
Huge success for both them.
Looking forward to the new movie that is coming out this month.
Cheers Elton and Molly. Thanks for the music. Molly, thank you for helping Australian Music so much.
You both are living legends
I'm really glad he mentioned Someone Saved My Life Tonight - it's so often overlooked, but for me it really is the song that sums up his dramatic and turbulent personal life, and the beautiful friendships that have helped him through thick and thin. It reminds me that friends can be more valuable than partners, they know you better than you know yourself. Partners will come and go, but real friends will stick by you, tell you what you need to hear, and keep you grounded.
ok but .. imagine Elton’s sons watching rocketman and seeing everything their dad has been through🥺 IM EMOTIONAL
When he said he wanted his dad to come see him to prove he was really good.... ripped my heart right out of my chest.
God bless you and your family Elton!
n2dabloo fuck off
Elton is clearly a very talented man and can be admired for that and I suppose all of his success, but he admits he became very caught up in "self" to the point of abuse of others in presence. Now to speak about his children. God loves Elton and his children, but would not bless his "family". A lot of people who throw that saying " God bless" say it in vain so it truly is meaningless. Elton will be praised and admired for becoming a dad, but he is still somewhat selfish because his kids will be without a parent sooner than later. I hope they have contact with their birth mother/mothers.
Wendy Combe Why?
C Ga He’s not selfish, he’ll be around long enough to see his kids grown and hopefully much more
@@wendylynch1443 such a hateful bitch!
When we get Sober Good things do start Happening...23yrs for me and life is fantastic lots of love ...xx
Love you Elton John
nothing brings you more joy than a little toddler gigging.. it's just the most joyful sound in your world.
When my mom passed away, after I had to sign the do not resuscitate orders and we turned the machines off I played "Your Song" while I held her hand and she passed away. She used to sing this song to me when I was young. It being his first pick, then playing makes it seem like yesterday. I have to see this man live b4 it's too late.
YES! You must! He is such a wonderful composer, pianist & performer. I love him unreservedly.
*elton grabs little kid piano*
*somehow plays it*
DUDE! IT'S ELTON JOHN! OF COURSE HE CAN PLAY IT!!!
He never ceases to amaze me! I wish he was my brother. Not because he's famous. Just because he had gone through so much alone before he turned the corner. I'm glad he's still with us. Can't wait for the day we get to see him in concert.🤞🙏
Hopefully soon, somewhere...
You mean like Schroeder?
That was so adorable what he did with the little kid piano I love my Elton so much he's so sweet I'm still standing
My favorite Elton John song? Nikita! I hands down love that song! The melody,the background vocals with George Michael! It’s just a beautiful piece of music!
I love Nikita! My favourite is Your Song, but you're right, Nikita is a gem
Victoria Comeau My god its impossible to zero in on one particular song! Something about Nikita destroys me though! Maybe it’s the nostalgia of it,after all I remember watching the music video on mtv when it was brand new...or maybe it’s the story in the song itself. I can’t speak for everyone but I know how it feels to want someone I can’t have. Oddly enough last night at work I had the song Hoop of fire stuck in my head! Thank god it’s a cool song! Check it out if you haven’t heard it! From the leather jackets era!
Nikita is one of my favorite 80s songs from Elton. He sings it beautifully, I love his voice in that song. It's also memorable for the melodic bass line.
" will you get another baby?"
' yes we definitely GET a little brother or sister for him"
How kind and thoughtful of the interviewer to give Elton Jon a keyboard. Touching!
what a great person he is for reflecting back and admitting that he was " self absorbed". Lucky to find a partner to sort of draw his attention and balance him out.
Elton John and keyboards of any kind become magic the second he touches them.
Elton is easy to like an admire! Such a down to earth guy, I remember my dad buying mad man across the water record! Fantastic! I never cared for yellow brick road mostly due to his costumes the duck the big glass's etc..but he has come full circle and is much better then ever!! We are so lucky to have his and Bernie's music..much love Elton..
The things he says about Madonna: he thought It was private, and they put It on air. He got mad with this, and talk about in his book.
Elton is one of the most brilliant performers out there still today. "Love him"
23 years together today wow what a story to teach not only the gay community about how to be faithful but also the straight community. You guys have a lot to teach people.
I LOVE all things Elton John! What a wonderful and talented human being.
Oh my god when he took that keyboard & just belted out “waltzing Matilda” like it was nothing - my heart exploded. He has so much love for Molly & our country and I just cannot love this man enough ♥️
what a strong nice and kind man!! he is a real living rock legend!!!!!
we looooove him so much!!
He is a poet and an excellent musician. Bought Daniel as a 45 rpm at 13 years old. 💕😊🇨🇦
Poet? He doesn’t write his lyrics
One word. BEAUTIFUL
I LOVE ELTON JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Douglas Roth ME TOO, HE’S MY HERO 😍😍😍😍
So it's better to be alone in the world, right? Cathy Smith. You religious zealots are the ones who should be alone. Who wants to listen to your idiocy?
@cathy smith Don't preach to us
@@kathleencollins5531 I agree with you Kathleen
cathy smith What a perfect way to chase people away from God. Brilliant. 🙄
Rocketman. It's deep and emotional like Elton and it has a happy ending. Love you Elton!
Elton has a special place in my heart!
He’s such a dear Just love him ...
"I said some pretty horrible things about [Madonna] to a TV interviewer in Australia, a guy I'd known since the seventies called Molly Meldrum. You can tell from the footage that it wasn't part of the interview, that I was just sounding off to an old friend between takes - you can hear people moving cameras around to set up the next shot while wer're talking - but they broadcast it anyway, which brought that particular old friendship to a very swift conclusion." - Elton John 'Me' (2019)
The media are scavengers. Even if the interviewer says they're your best friend.
You are a wonderful dad...the love in your eyes tells it all....so happy for you and David...
Only Elton make a child's piano sound brilliant
Elton's release of 7 No. 1 albums from 1972--75 was the greatest stretch of quality song output in pop history, with over 90% of the tracks being awesome. Only the Beatles came close, but they had 3 songwriters and four singers. Elton did it all with one lyricist.
I am so glad Elton did that he could be such a great father Ao happy that boy I’m the Ukraine was a sign that opened his heart .
7 years later, that movie is here and its awesome
Chills...Someone saved my life tonight❤💙
He's so fucking cool..love him and his timeless music..
cathy smith him? Yes. His music? No
' Someone Saved My Life Tonight ' is possibly his BEST song. Odd how Bernie Taupin rarely gets a mention.
Well he does now in interviews since movie came out. Now everyone knows Bernie had big part in his success and maybe even prevented him from killing himself.
Elton has tried to include Bernie in the accolades but Bernie shuns the spotlight - that's why we never saw him up until the success of the "Rocketman" movie.
Elton John, YOU’RE STILL STANDING-ON TOP, and we love you-STILL!!!!
Two of the Greatest performers in the World. Love them both. I’m going to Elton’s concert in November and I can’t wait.
I am SO happy you have a son now. he will keep you healthy and wise
Awww this is so cute, he’s such a proud papa
He is so warm and kind very rare for a legend
Congrats Elton and David , I have 2 boys and without them I wouldn't of made it this long my wife and I of 26 years are still going , and with a true tear in my eye right now I love her more then yesterday. I've worked in Sawmills 26 years , bouncer 10 years and faught 10 times in the cage mma lost 1 won 9 but 47 years caught up with me quick .
I'm so happy for you two congrats some times I listen to somebody save me I'm in a lot of pain . Love ya both , America, Washington state .
I love you so much Elton! I am 54 now. When I was 12 or 13 a good friend of mine invited me to come to your concert. Her parents said she could invite a friend and she chose me! I was so excited! I went home to tell my dad. He said well you need to ask Liz. My stepmother. I didn’t understand why I had to ask her! She wasn’t my mom! Well she said no! She said I was too young to go to a concert! So I have never gotten the chance to see you in concert. I’m writing this as if Elton will actually read it! Lol! I guess you never know! So I just want to say thank you for all the amazing beautiful music! I’m so happy that you are happy! Love you!
That makes me sad that she didn't let you go. You would have remembered that for the rest of your life. I'm the same age as you and when I was twelve my mom took me to see KISS. That was a night I will always remember. Hopefully one day we'll both get to see Elton in concert.
Michele Homan On the bright side, I spent 1 or 2 weekends a month with my real mom. She took me to see Chicago! That was my first concert. It was awesome! It wasn’t Elton but it was great. I had just turned 14 when I went to that one.
@cathy smith to bad all wt u said is BS 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️😂😂🗣️🗣️😂😂✌️
So refreshing to hear honesty in a interview!! I love you dearly Elton John!!!
That was an unconventional and FANTASTIC interview. A genuine chat between friends really, that we got to see. Loved it.
PS pitty about Madonna. I think (have heard, read or seen) that many people in and out of the industry feel the same about her.
She's ALWAYS had this seed of discontent and a rather vicious way of going after folks.
You'd have to be blind and tone deaf and without any sensitivity whatsoever, not to recgnize that absolutely huge and well rounded talent of Gaga.
I found a new love for Elton! Excited to see him in concert in June 2020.
Great interview. Love the rapport between them
He 's SO cute! Congrats, Elton.
Carol I've been listening to and loving Elton 47 years and this man was always good looking always and let me tell you sexy to especially with that nice hairy chest Mamma Mia I love it I love my Elton I love my Elton I'm still standing
Greatest singer/songwriter/pop rock pianist of all time.
He’s so loving to Molly that’s so beautiful to see love among good friends Elton is so respectful to him . Delightful
They’re not friends anymore, this interview ended it.
I love how he sticks up for lady gaga who seems like a genuinely lovely person who i havent met yet.
I like this Elton . Wish him the best with his husband and sons. ITs about time going thru all the years of hard work and drama to finally have peace of mind and love in your heart. Thank you for all the joy you have given the world with your music and many more years down the road for you to pick and choose what you want to do with your life and family as you do not owe us your fans anymore than what you already gifted us with..
Thank you Elton for playing Waltzing Matilda.
Person of Earth
When son was trying
To becomes for rest
Peace On Earth
Doesn't matter if it's a 50 dollar Casio or a 50 grand Steinway. Bless that man!!!
What an incredible talent thank you God for Elton and his where with all to hook up with Bernie what an unstoppable God send of a team with a God assignment to soothe the worlds aches and pains with melodies and strokes of songs reflecting our own feelings of pain triumphs and victories . Thank you thank you thank you we love you so much Elton !
He’s a jewel of a man. Whenever you’re down, you can look back and be lifted out of sadness into the ultimate happiness even for only a few minutes.
At a meet and greet back in 84 he wanted the label employees fired because a fan asked for an autograph. He has always been a condescending, misogynistic, mean prick.
@@ginasousabranco5637 cant trust you. You got a madonna pfp.
Aww him walking out so happy with that keyboard, just made me smile so big. What a great man.
Sweet person. Rare that he kept it.
Love Elton Johns music. He is a legend!
I won't lie never Been a huge fan he has some beautiful songs but I have so much rspect for Elton after watching this wow what a guy
Came here looking for Molly, what a nice insight to Elton though.
He always been kick arse!
Always gets most tradies on site at work tapping away or singing out as loud as you can.
This comment on an Elton John interview?
It’s crazy that he’s talking about rocketman (the film) all the way back then
Apparently it took 10 years to make .... & it was worth the wait!!!
True legend...his music speaks for itself...
Whoops--nice seeing Elton so happy and anyone with issues about a gay couple raising kids needs to see this. I wish the man all the best, he has so much talent
I loooove this Interwiew....thank you Elton love you
I love elton John.....So many of his songs touched my heart.....
I can't think of a luckier son than his..not monetarily but his talent and love that he will share to a boy that he can see himself in as well.....
I Always Loved him but Also Admired him more for being a loyal friend & loving to Freddie Mercury!!👏👍👍👏👏
i have always loved his songs and hi story of life..he is fantastic..
Films comes out 6 years later than expected😂
Your a dad now welcome to things change in a second but the love you have for your kids is constant it never changes.
I have seen Elton John twice I just love him. Elton you are truly the best ever.
If I were Elton's dad (I'm a girl btw) I would've been in EVERY SINGLE SHOW OF HIS EVER
If you were his dad then he would have been a pussy who didn’t need to make the music he did. He, like so many artists is a product of tragedy. That’s just the way it is.
Knowing now what Molly has mentioned about this interview in his book, The Sunday Night producers should feel ashamed for including the part about Madonna which was never part of the interview just an informal chat between two old mates. Since airing this, apparently Elton hasn't spoken to Molly in over 4 years due to that footage.... Very sad for such a long standing relationship. Molly must have been devastated.
Likely he felt betrayed. While he spoke what he felt, he didn’t want it public to hurt her feelings?
As I understand it, Molly is still devastated. I hope he & Elton make amends.
Elton is incredible !! 🎹🎹🎹
I would love to meet elton at some point in my life he seems like an amazing man 💖
So talented omg I love you... your song my favorite
I'm so proud of you Elton John.
I'm posting in 2019 and Elton is 72 years old! O^OI'm not far behind him. Love his music and his energy. Come to TUCSON, Elton!! Please?
Well of course the baby is Beautiful💙
England's best export! We love him!!! 🇬🇧
you give so much to the world,.., take care of yourself. devoted fans
Elton you have done wonders for the world. Thankyou a 🇺🇸 gal. I love if you bought me new glasses.
Wish I could meet Elton
Some things in life I dont understand so I will not knock them....I am a huge fan of Elton John's music
this is your life elton should be tv doing that show again be nice see this live elton is fantastic singer
I’m not a big fan of Elton John but i watched the film “Rocketman” on a long haul flight..wow, from start to finish it was brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Kiki Dee & Elton John DGBMH Great Record!!
Same here. Watched it on long haul. Really good film and I have a newfound appreciation of the man and his music