Emotional seeing & hearing Elton so many years ago. I’m not sure if it’s nostalgia or a love of him and music from my youth. He seems like a gentle soul here. I pray he enjoys his retirement from the road touring and spends time with his beautiful family and great friends. ❤
Elton speaks about the Middle East blowing up in the 80's. Wow nothing has ever changed there, it's been a constant for an eternity. Nice to hear Empty Garden, one of Eltons best songs thats rarely played in concert. Incredible interview at the height of Elton John's career.
One of the living legends of music ,,, I only started to listen to Elton John this year,, what an amazing musician overall,, easily will live on forever
I always loved him but only knew about how amazing he is and huge he was in the 70s after watching Rocketman.I only discovered his 70s songs only from Rocketman..he's a legend , super legend and I'm now in love with him. I love this interview, he's sexy,funny and brilliant.Im gone totally gone
God I love that bloke. I’ve been watching his interviews, shows and appearances since I was a teen in the early 70s. This is the best interview I’ve ever seen of him. And my god he sounds great.
So many of these old interviews of stars when they were young you see the very humble and idealistic side of them before the business and life harden them and change them. Like unpolished diamonds. Elton almost reminds me here of how one behaves when you visit your grandparents. Certainly a charming glimpse into the past. Obviously a legendary talent.
To think of all that nasty hidden bitchiness to come! He possibly hadn’t even met Princess Diana yet, which is quite strange to think, what was to come.
Parkinson was known for being respectful of his guests. So, yes, I believe Elton was paying respect in kind...he knew he was safe with Parkinson. Great interview.
elton is still a humble person, which is clear in many recent interviews. i dont know what you’re referring to. and either way, who are you to pick apart someones personality when you dont know them personally?
Wow, this was excellent. I started not to watch it, due to its length, but I'm so glad I did. I had no idea he could be so patient and nice in these interviews that were so extensive. He was so open and talkative....about pretty much everything....even highly personal things. As far as his singing, it was as good as ever, and one thing that struck me with all the songs he did......I don't think I've ever heard an artist perform every song as well LIVE as on the record! But he does it here on every single thing he sang! It was really incredible. And playing the piano the way only HE can play it, while singing so well at the same time....well, I am simply amazed by it. It just shows what a once in a lifetime talent he is. And lastly, when he sang "Blue Eyes" here, I actually thought it was BETTER than the record. Much better, as a matter of fact. And the fact that this was in 1982 and 40 years ago made me think that's impossible! Blue Eyes doesn't seem like it could have possibly come out 40 years ago, but indeed, it did! Where has my life gone?!?! 🤔😊
Elton is considered by musicologist a genius because he was trained in classical music but can play without written music in front of him which is a rare talent combined with the ability to write melodies and sing in a unique voice which makes him a total one off the like of which don't come along very often
@@michaeltrimmer8899this makes no sense whatsoever. As a musicologist and classical conductor I can state that a natural but studied trait of ANY musician is to read music but also to play without manuscript, & to write melodies & sing them. Obviously EJ is in a class of his own but I don’t think those traits you’ve mentioned are particularly rare.
@@chewie2055 Billy Joel isn’t in the same league with Elton John. And his lyrics aren’t that great. 😂😂😂Elton John wrote ALL the music. And it’s SO much better than Billy Joel.
Elton says, at 29:36, ´and we were like......´ I thought the use of ´like´ in this way was a much more recent thing! Ahead of his time as usual.... He actually makes me think of VB here, no wonder they are friends...
I met him the day before at the Sebel.. he was gorgeous and very kind to me. I even stole a kiss! He said he’d sing Blue Eyes for me ( was probably planning on singing it anyway) but it was lovely
Yes I saw him many times over the years, first time in Auckland ( where I’m originally from) in 1974 when I was 14, many more times in Sydney, last one on Jan 18 this year
I'm reading these days his biography "ME" and he makes mention of this interview. He was very sad of the way he looked in here. Difficult times for him. Thank goodness he overcame his drug habits and We are lucky having his music forever. Such a great man Sir Elton John 🍀
It’s a great biography! The Parkinson interview EJ mentions is actually this one, from 1987, while he was having his annus horribilis. ruclips.net/video/0zcRFOKiE8E/видео.html
Omg whatva beautiful song to John Lennon.Elton John looks sad ..must miss him so much.I love you Elton John and i didnt realise how much until i watched Rocketman.He looks great here . which woman wouldnt want to hold and comfort him especially after that performance
I saw Elton in the 70's and 80's and he played the Match of the Day theme tune at the start of Bennie and The Jets. He also played Max Bygraves He'll Have to Go - love his sense of humour!
You can hear both voices in this era! A little of his 90s voice and still a bit higher ring from the 70s. Amazing. Compare this Rocketman with the solo Edinburgh performance
Originally the big shoes, crazy glasses and glitzy suits were stage outfits for the character elton john. By the 1990s he started to blur the line and become the character he created for the stage, an outrageous demanding cartoon character in real life
@@adrinathegreat3095 wow - there is some deep significance to all that, related to Gnosticism and the demands of unclean spirits. Here's hoping he can break free with help of the hidden manna.
At 7:48 he talks about meeting “Lady Diana”…the start of a great friendship and, of course, a tragic end. Interesting seeing him mention it so casually there, of course oblivious to how their lives would be forever linked.
The audience are so restrained! Don't they realise how lucky they are?!! I just paid a fortune to go to one of his farewell concerts and relied on the giant screens to see anything. They probably paid a few dollars or maybe nothing at all to see Elton John play live 10 metres away.
I like his look here the best. A nice suit and tie, no glasses, apparently his own hair. Simplicity and the most attractive in my opinion. Love you, Elton. 🙂 Keep on keepin' on.
I prefer 1971-1973 as being Elton’s best years, before the cocaine took over. I swear he lost something after Captain Fantastic and firing his original band, minus Davey.
@@SluffAdlin I agree, his demise began with Rock of the Westies. Captain Fantastic was the last truly good album. Blue Moves would have been a fine album had it been a single instead a double album.
Nervous? A man that was one of the biggest stars on the planet by this time,who'd played to thousands upon thousands of fans,who couldn't walk down the street without being stopped etc. Come on,of course he's not Nervous, it's just another day at the office
@@davidmellish3295doing a heavily staged concert when people are screaming at you virtually miles away is NOTHING like an interview on national TV by a legend interviewer who is a gentle shark. Come on!
Sadly, Elton’s father never went to see him in concert. Some people can’t get beyond their retched pig headed selves. Thankfully, Elton survived years of self abuse which no doubt had a lot to do with a parent’s lack of acceptance.
In 1995? was Elton in the Show and playing "The River is over flowing!" Have you this Interview with Michel Parkinson? All the best EltonStuff for your wonderful Videos from the best Popstar and Country and Gospil Singer and Piano player of the World! Your Andy
Ah, the famous BBC reverb .... The beeb had a lot of great engineers but the TV guys some of them could only mix one way, no matter who the performer was....
Love this interview . But can someone explain what he means “ in the bath “ joke ? Is it an innuendo or just him saying it , can never tell with Elton’s mind 😂
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Emotional seeing & hearing Elton so many years ago. I’m not sure if it’s nostalgia or a love of him and music from my youth. He seems like a gentle soul here. I pray he enjoys his retirement from the road touring and spends time with his beautiful family and great friends. ❤
Always like this interview Elton looks so handsome, no glasses no theatrics, just very normal & beyond talented a genius,
I love his voice singing and speaking.. it's sexy
RIP Michael will we ever see such in-depth wonderful interviews like these again
The best interviewer was Terry Wogan parky is 2nd.
@@keirbarber5202 No, the order is 1) Harty 2) Merton 3) Aspel.
Wogan comes in at 38th.
Elton speaks about the Middle East blowing up in the 80's. Wow nothing has ever changed there, it's been a constant for an eternity. Nice to hear Empty Garden, one of Eltons best songs thats rarely played in concert. Incredible interview at the height of Elton John's career.
80s? crusades been at it for 1000years in middle east
One of the living legends of music ,,, I only started to listen to Elton John this year,, what an amazing musician overall,, easily will live on forever
He's made more than thirty studio albums since 1969, so dig in!
I always loved him but only knew about how amazing he is and huge he was in the 70s after watching Rocketman.I only discovered his 70s songs only from Rocketman..he's a legend , super legend and I'm now in love with him. I love this interview, he's sexy,funny and brilliant.Im gone totally gone
God I love that bloke. I’ve been watching his interviews, shows and appearances since I was a teen in the early 70s. This is the best interview I’ve ever seen of him. And my god he sounds great.
So many of these old interviews of stars when they were young you see the very humble and idealistic side of them before the business and life harden them and change them. Like unpolished diamonds. Elton almost reminds me here of how one behaves when you visit your grandparents. Certainly a charming glimpse into the past. Obviously a legendary talent.
To think of all that nasty hidden bitchiness to come! He possibly hadn’t even met Princess Diana yet, which is quite strange to think, what was to come.
Parkinson was known for being respectful of his guests. So, yes, I believe Elton was paying respect in kind...he knew he was safe with Parkinson. Great interview.
elton is still a humble person, which is clear in many recent interviews. i dont know what you’re referring to. and either way, who are you to pick apart someones personality when you dont know them personally?
Love Elton, he's achieved so much and made so many people happy with his music. Shout out for Bernie too without his lyrics the songs wouldn't be here
Such a terrific interview fond memories as was in the audience..
That’s awesome! I was watching the rerun on the ABC last night and was thinking how cool it would have been to been in the audience.
Wow, this was excellent. I started not to watch it, due to its length, but I'm so glad I did. I had no idea he could be so patient and nice in these interviews that were so extensive. He was so open and talkative....about pretty much everything....even highly personal things. As far as his singing, it was as good as ever, and one thing that struck me with all the songs he did......I don't think I've ever heard an artist perform every song as well LIVE as on the record! But he does it here on every single thing he sang! It was really incredible. And playing the piano the way only HE can play it, while singing so well at the same time....well, I am simply amazed by it. It just shows what a once in a lifetime talent he is. And lastly, when he sang "Blue Eyes" here, I actually thought it was BETTER than the record. Much better, as a matter of fact. And the fact that this was in 1982 and 40 years ago made me think that's impossible! Blue Eyes doesn't seem like it could have possibly come out 40 years ago, but indeed, it did! Where has my life gone?!?! 🤔😊
You said it brilliantly
totally!
Elton is considered by musicologist a genius because he was trained in classical music but can play without written music in front of him which is a rare talent combined with the ability to write melodies and sing in a unique voice which makes him a total one off the like of which don't come along very often
@@michaeltrimmer8899this makes no sense whatsoever. As a musicologist and classical conductor I can state that a natural but studied trait of ANY musician is to read music but also to play without manuscript, & to write melodies & sing them. Obviously EJ is in a class of his own but I don’t think those traits you’ve mentioned are particularly rare.
Elton is definitely a living legend, good to see this interview on youtube.
Just his voice and the piano. Amazing.
Kinda like Billy Joel……eh…….only Billy Joel wrote his songs…..
@@chewie2055 Billy Joel isn’t in the same league with Elton John. And his lyrics aren’t that great. 😂😂😂Elton John wrote ALL the music. And it’s SO much better than Billy Joel.
His voice sounds great!
He used to sing more clearly in those days and deliver his lyrics so you could here everything very well ..
@@malcolmjawohowelll2892 also he had an operation on his throat in 1987 which altered the way he sang, and also made it deeper.
He's lip-syncing empty garden
@@earth1710No, the melody is playing back. It's hard to notice but the vocals are live, the voice here sounds softer compared to the record version.
Elton says, at 29:36, ´and we were like......´ I thought the use of ´like´ in this way was a much more recent thing! Ahead of his time as usual.... He actually makes me think of VB here, no wonder they are friends...
Fascinating interview, great British culture, wonderful English ekscentrizm.
Hugs from Poland!👍
Two years after the 1980 Central Park concert which was absolutely FANTASTIC.
This is magnificent. The piano playing, his voice. What a gift. And an amazing heart.
"I would not play to people who are eating - that's death to a musician, it's just awful" ... he's absolutely right!
What does he mean?? Is he talking bout bands at restaurants??
Ahh the Michael Parkinson interview days…..never to be repeated
I met him the day before at the Sebel.. he was gorgeous and very kind to me. I even stole a kiss! He said he’d sing Blue Eyes for me ( was probably planning on singing it anyway) but it was lovely
That’s such a great story! Did you go to any of the shows that tour down here in Aus (or any other 80s shows?)
Yes I saw him many times over the years, first time in Auckland ( where I’m originally from) in 1974 when I was 14, many more times in Sydney, last one on Jan 18 this year
@@rrrmm5 that’s wonderful. Lucky you! Did you ever take photos at any of the shows?
Yes but they’re not very clear
@@rrrmm5 I would absolutely love to see them!
Do you mind sending me an email? neuman.oliver1@gmail.com 😁
I love seeing his eyes. Great interview, he sang n played so beautifully!
Thanks for this video.
Almost a legend 40 years ago...quite unbelieveable..
This interview is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing it!!
Never did like Elton John but absolutely I love his music
@@RA82828 Sorry ❤
What don't u like about him. I like his honesty & humour
Just chemistry....maybe I'm the weird one....but I could listen to his music all day....he's a genius 💥@@Soulboy63
Ah, is the gay thing? Or the showmanship and clothes thing? 😂🙄
His personality....everyone is different I suppose. If he was any animal he would be a NatterJack Toad@@cindytartt4048
Talent. You can't deny it.
Elton started getting famous in like 71 and by 82 he was already being called a legend. That alone tells you the impact his phenomenal music had.
“Three legs…magnifying glass” 😂🤣😂 Elton, you naughty boy!
Incredible interview and amazing performances.
Thoroughly enjoyed
Thanks for posting
At his best. No showmanship. Just him and a piano and his live vocals still strong here especially in the upper register.
I'm reading these days his biography "ME" and he makes mention of this interview. He was very sad of the way he looked in here. Difficult times for him. Thank goodness he overcame his drug habits and We are lucky having his music forever. Such a great man Sir Elton John 🍀
It’s a great biography!
The Parkinson interview EJ mentions is actually this one, from 1987, while he was having his annus horribilis. ruclips.net/video/0zcRFOKiE8E/видео.html
Probably the best and most honest interview of all time
What a beautiful man! Beautiful no matter what he looks like!
Yes and sexy...that voice omg.i can see why his first and only wife married him
Omg whatva beautiful song to John Lennon.Elton John looks sad ..must miss him so much.I love you Elton John and i didnt realise how much until i watched Rocketman.He looks great here . which woman wouldnt want to hold and comfort him especially after that performance
A great story, very honest and transparent.
I saw Elton in the 70's and 80's and he played the Match of the Day theme tune at the start of Bennie and The Jets. He also played Max Bygraves He'll Have to Go - love his sense of humour!
He has perfect his craft so well simce this interview.❤ Love him
Don't think reg would play at Andrews next birthday....! Love Elton's music, from that day to this...
Elton stopped wearing his glasses between 1978 and 82, then went back to them again in 83 and has been wearing them ever since
You can hear both voices in this era! A little of his 90s voice and still a bit higher ring from the 70s. Amazing. Compare this Rocketman with the solo Edinburgh performance
Wonderful what a voice, todays musician cant sing live without autotune and playback
Charming. I wish more music interviews were like this!
No glasses, no costume,no colorful outfits, no wig, no high heels. He's almost unrecognizable.
Until he plays the piano and sings
Originally the big shoes, crazy glasses and glitzy suits were stage outfits for the character elton john.
By the 1990s he started to blur the line and become the character he created for the stage, an outrageous demanding cartoon character in real life
@@adrinathegreat3095 wow - there is some deep significance to all that, related to Gnosticism and the demands of unclean spirits. Here's hoping he can break free with help of the hidden manna.
He is just pure talent.
At 7:48 he talks about meeting “Lady Diana”…the start of a great friendship and, of course, a tragic end. Interesting seeing him mention it so casually there, of course oblivious to how their lives would be forever linked.
Elton without his glasses !!!😮 Rocket Man 🎼🎵🎶👍☝🏻☝🏻
The audience are so restrained! Don't they realise how lucky they are?!! I just paid a fortune to go to one of his farewell concerts and relied on the giant screens to see anything. They probably paid a few dollars or maybe nothing at all to see Elton John play live 10 metres away.
I’m not sure they paid anything to be in the audience for these shows.
i had eye contact with him on the tour
He looks great it’s nice to see his beautiful eyes.
Thank you so much for this video ❤️
Such a beautiful song and sung beautifully by this legend, Rocket man, Mr King size Elton, J. 🌹☘️
Love this.. thank you🥰 always fun to see interviews the years I'm the same age...
So sad hearing him talk about John Lennon. You can tell they had a great bond. His voice here sounds great though and what a good interview
I like his look here the best. A nice suit and tie, no glasses, apparently his own hair. Simplicity and the most attractive in my opinion. Love you, Elton. 🙂 Keep on keepin' on.
I prefer 1971-1973 as being Elton’s best years, before the cocaine took over. I swear he lost something after Captain Fantastic and firing his original band, minus Davey.
@@SluffAdlin I agree, his demise began with Rock of the Westies. Captain Fantastic was the last truly good album. Blue Moves would have been a fine album had it been a single instead a double album.
Elton is still wearing a wig here, though a modest one. This was not his own hair.
@@HolgerRuneFan no he isn’t. You can see his scalp.
Of course this was his own hair, would you wear a wig or have a hair transplant to have hair that looks like that?
Can’t get over the suit, tie and lack of glasses. Elton looks like he wants to talk to me about life insurance.
I'll buy it .he sexy and funny here
2 legends right there , Elton , as always itelligent , Honestn😅
Thanks for uploading this
Dare , I say I prefer this version of Elton to the current " showbiz " version .
Super to see this
Thank you for sharing this 🥰
43:03 Elton turns into Toad from Super Mario Lmao😂
But that was 40 years ago...no backing musicians display his wonderful piano skills
He had already done a tour of uk and Russia with just him and ray the percussionist... brilliant musician
He's an effing genius!!
What an amazing interview! Interviews are so orchestrated and PC these days. They don’t act like humans and just talk like this anymore.
Elton Johns body language tells me he is so nervous. Poor guy. But he did a great job. He is awesome!
Nervous? A man that was one of the biggest stars on the planet by this time,who'd played to thousands upon thousands of fans,who couldn't walk down the street without being stopped etc.
Come on,of course he's not Nervous, it's just another day at the office
He's a shy individual.
@@davidmellish3295doing a heavily staged concert when people are screaming at you virtually miles away is NOTHING like an interview on national TV by a legend interviewer who is a gentle shark. Come on!
Musician that defied all the odds , His Music transcended
Sadly, Elton’s father never went to see him in concert. Some people can’t get beyond their retched pig headed selves. Thankfully, Elton survived years of self abuse which no doubt had a lot to do with a parent’s lack of acceptance.
top class interview
Great show 👏🏻👏🏻
Lovely job Elt…
Wow. Just brilliant.
He’s lucky all his hair grew back. A miracle😂
Elton maybe the Goat, but he is also sharing the stage with Parky, possibly the goat of interviewing legends.
Looking nice in a suit,. Great artist ! ❤❤
Reginald Dwight. Yes. That's a name not many people know.
What a great interview
In 1995? was Elton in the Show and playing "The River is over flowing!" Have you this Interview with Michel Parkinson? All the best EltonStuff for your wonderful Videos from the best Popstar and Country and Gospil Singer and Piano player of the World! Your Andy
Fantastic thx u both XD ❤
Listening to him talk about meeting Reagan just before the AIDS crisis is blowing my mind. Reagan had the blood of so many on his hands
when you get a superstar back when they are raw and open
Rocketman 1:22
Empty Garden 23:23
Blue Eyes 33:21
Crocodile Rock [incomplete] 42:32
Funny Country Medley (don't know the name lol) 43:16
懐かしいです
The Mozart of the 20th Century
Elton John from 1969 to 1975 cannot be matched by anyone... And he did a lot after that too obviously
Bob Dylan in my opinion can be considered as superior. I still love Elton though.
this is the best i have heard him sing rocketman !!!
Great interview. Really got to some depth. Great to have him play live. But why have him lip sync Empty Garden?
Stiill had the voice at 35
ありがとうございました。
So young
this time in his life i find much more interesting then today addiction in its throes is always the thing that speaks more loudly
"I beg your pardon" 🤣🤣
41:55 it seems some things never change
The audio mix is off. Piano is louder than his voice. Unbelievable.
I love the songs he wrote with Daley thompson 👍🏻🎶
"Blue eyes" is quite interesting....how he´s singing it....
42 YEARS AGO.
Elton wearing a suit??😄 Thankfully he got a sense of taste after this! 😁
Hey ELTONSTUFF? Do you have Elton WITH Bernie on the Parkinson show? At one time it was on RUclips, then someone took it off.
Ah, the famous BBC reverb ....
The beeb had a lot of great engineers but the TV guys some of them could only mix one way, no matter who the performer was....
Great interview. Can’t believe he said soccer though
🔥🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽🔥💋
Love this interview . But can someone explain what he means “ in the bath “ joke ? Is it an innuendo or just him saying it , can never tell with Elton’s mind 😂
Playing with his 🐓 in the bath. 👍
Farting in the bathtub