Elton John - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

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  • @Laby6062
    @Laby6062 10 месяцев назад +119

    I wasn't born at the time of this song, but I love the old times... _to good old days!_

    • @KellieReed-ee2hd
      @KellieReed-ee2hd 3 месяца назад +6

      I listened to Elton John with my best childhood friend in the 70's and it was definitely the best time ever 😊❤

    • @carolynknighit1395
      @carolynknighit1395 4 часа назад

      Wish I could go back to thoses days.

  • @mbrow
    @mbrow Год назад +299

    This song came out when my then-fiance had just left on a 6-month tour of duty on the USS Ranger, which subsequently turned into about 7.5 months because of world events. It was a loooonngg wait for him to return. We've now been married 40 years in March. Time flies by but this song is timeless. Elton John is an absolute icon and a gift to music.

    • @bobrange4773
      @bobrange4773 7 месяцев назад +8

      He is indeed that and a gift to humanity as well. 💞

    • @Samuel_Lipscomb
      @Samuel_Lipscomb Месяц назад

      God bless

    • @James-if3kc
      @James-if3kc Месяц назад

      NOBODY CARES!!! Some of us will never have anyone!

    • @sussi-hn5fj
      @sussi-hn5fj Месяц назад +1

      Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. I've got an American soldier ive been texting and I can't wait to see him soon. Wish us luck 🙏

  • @simonperkins4000
    @simonperkins4000 Год назад +1101

    I joined the Army in 1983, and this song released on the night before I left. My girlfriend, now wife, was with me, and this became our wedding song, and is still our favourite

    • @MissyP702
      @MissyP702 Год назад +29

      Omg that's so sweet ❤

    • @alwayseverythingg
      @alwayseverythingg Год назад +25

      That’s very beautiful. I how I wish I was a teenager in the 80s. Or just not this time period

    • @charliechipps2191
      @charliechipps2191 11 месяцев назад +14

      Reminiscences are so essential in this fairly fruitless hopeless life

    • @simonperkins4000
      @simonperkins4000 11 месяцев назад +2

      Thankyou ​@@alwayseverythingg

    • @andywinslow9638
      @andywinslow9638 11 месяцев назад +4

      Congrats on staying together

  • @joannemates6367
    @joannemates6367 3 месяца назад +33

    I grew up in a very dysfunctional family. Severe childhood and generational trauma. I had a terrible relationship with my dad and still do. I’m 50 now. I grew up listening to Elton John. My dad could never show me love but one thing he gave me, was fabulous taste in music. Music has been my saviour. This is my all time favourite Elton John song. ❤️

    • @jenniferdennis6465
      @jenniferdennis6465 3 месяца назад +1

      Little gifts ❤

    • @St4rbltz
      @St4rbltz 2 месяца назад

      Music does wonders!! Hope u r ok now and know it was his dysfunction and fault.

    • @lynnmarieanderson1744
      @lynnmarieanderson1744 2 месяца назад

      Yes, me and my Dad totally clash, he’s not going to change, I’m done trying to change myself for him to like me, he won’t!!! He’s 84 now, just dying before my eyes, it’s sad but he’s already dead in a lot of ways.

    • @jessicabonilla3961
      @jessicabonilla3961 Месяц назад

      Twinnn

    • @gta-6837
      @gta-6837 Месяц назад +1

      Ditto

  • @koleberdinoch926
    @koleberdinoch926 Год назад +295

    In my opinion this is one of the most perfect songs ever written. Most definitely my favourite Elton song.

    • @bobrange4773
      @bobrange4773 7 месяцев назад +2

      I love it as well, but I must say it took me a few years to pick my top five.

    • @emmarae4322
      @emmarae4322 4 месяца назад

      I agree.

    • @danielerossi6371
      @danielerossi6371 4 месяца назад +1

      Totally agree!! 👍

    • @Ken-yn8ps
      @Ken-yn8ps 3 месяца назад

      The video is cool as well.

    • @midgyman2k9
      @midgyman2k9 2 месяца назад +2

      It's up there but I love Nikita the best

  • @ShatnerLover
    @ShatnerLover 2 года назад +66

    One of the many things I respect about Elton John is that he has never tried to hide the fact that Bernie Taupin wrote most of his best songs. Bernie is one of the very few songwriters whose name is actually known. Songwriters and actual vocalists in films are usually unknown.

    • @FreddysFrets
      @FreddysFrets Год назад +8

      Not most.....ALL of them....but just the lyrics. Elton writes the music

  • @mariannerichard4001
    @mariannerichard4001 Год назад +44

    “Wait on me girl”
    “Cry in the night if it helps”
    One of my favorite songs and video❤

  • @brianasbury8315
    @brianasbury8315 Месяц назад +9

    I was 16 when this song came out, the difficult years in my life just beginning after a dysfunctional abusive childhood. Elton John music made me happy and in many ways, helped me survive the rough years ahead. Fantastic and stellar musician who brings good info a dark and rough world.

  • @charleselstubsongs
    @charleselstubsongs Год назад +47

    The strength and power in this song is that Boy is leaving girl for a while and instead of moaning about how tough it is to be apart, he emphasises the positive aspects and says they will be stronger if they get on with their lives during this period. They are BRAVE optimistic lyrics. We need to be given courage in our lives and this song does just that. It strengthens us and gives us the beauty of the tune as well. Bernie and Elton at their best.

  • @aaronsabin8868
    @aaronsabin8868 4 месяца назад +39

    How is Elton so good? I mean, God gives us all gifts, but Elton's gift changed the world.... He's just a phenom. I'm so grateful I was alive during his time and could really appreciate his music

  • @shawnmccree8613
    @shawnmccree8613 2 года назад +636

    My God this song really touched soul when I was just 10 years old and at 49 years old it still does

    • @ginacastleberry5518
      @ginacastleberry5518 2 года назад +10

      Same here. I listen to it often

    • @jamesdavidson7335
      @jamesdavidson7335 Год назад +7

      Am gonna sing it live for the first time tomorrow (which is why I came here, I was actually curious where it was filmed)... I grew up with the same sentiment & have been looking forward to singing it for years, a stunning song & generational

    • @donmangione1240
      @donmangione1240 Год назад +4

      Me too!❤

    • @mrpendent
      @mrpendent Год назад +3

      @@jamesdavidson7335 Good luck brother!

    • @Jamie-lw5sy
      @Jamie-lw5sy Год назад +3

      Same🤯👍

  • @skeeterinnewjersey5256
    @skeeterinnewjersey5256 10 месяцев назад +175

    Listening April 2024 on my 69th birthday, remembering the times I listened to this song when my husband and I were stationed on opposite sides of the planet when we were both in the Navy. Between this song and "Right Here Waiting" we survived the deployments and separations. My eternal thanks to their creators.

    • @elzamaria338
      @elzamaria338 9 месяцев назад +3

      Parabéns pela sua estrada linda, pelo amor, pela vida!! Felicidades pelo aniversário!!!

    • @timmoore6252
      @timmoore6252 9 месяцев назад +2

      Happy Birthday

    • @SKa-tt9nm
      @SKa-tt9nm 9 месяцев назад +4

      Happy Birthday! Your post put a smile on my face.

    • @nicesouza3935
      @nicesouza3935 9 месяцев назад +3

      Feliz aniversário. Belas as suas palavras.

    • @dw6548
      @dw6548 8 месяцев назад +2

      Happy Belated Birthday

  • @EdBlack-
    @EdBlack- 2 года назад +2232

    Almost 40 years and this song will NEVER get old.. absolutely timeless!

    • @Sapphirering147
      @Sapphirering147 2 года назад +22

      Wow, Ed 40 yrs.
      Where has the time gone?

    • @trevorperry7332
      @trevorperry7332 2 года назад +18

      Dont forget his co song writer Bernie Taupin.!!

    • @robbiemiller5800
      @robbiemiller5800 2 года назад +12

      Absolutely a timeless masterpiece!

    • @JayPeeh0
      @JayPeeh0 2 года назад +12

      Here with 19 years old enjoying masterpieces like this

    • @kevinprior3549
      @kevinprior3549 2 года назад +7

      @@trevorperry7332 he and Bernie are like ying and yang

  • @realong2506
    @realong2506 5 лет назад +369

    Makes me remember my husband going off to basic training and leaving our daughter and me behind for 3 months. I sang this song a lot while he was gone, and cried a lot too. 35 years on and it can still make me cry.

    • @ootpatang2005
      @ootpatang2005 4 года назад +10

      So touchy miss... hope u are happy now

    • @daddypig9302
      @daddypig9302 4 года назад +1

      Yes I am airforce

    • @natalysunset8974
      @natalysunset8974 4 года назад

      I really feel that bro

    • @robertlombardo8437
      @robertlombardo8437 3 года назад +2

      Man. That's beautiful. I love hearing stories of military families that made it work out. They always fill me with such hope.

    • @carmenbrown3437
      @carmenbrown3437 Год назад

      Awe.

  • @justinspliedt3742
    @justinspliedt3742 Год назад +347

    Elton was my dads favorite artist. My dad passed away in 2017 whenever I hear Elton’s voice I remember my dad. RIP.

    • @MuhammadHabibi243
      @MuhammadHabibi243 Год назад +11

      Elton is amazing and Rip to your dad.

    • @peterfleming4773
      @peterfleming4773 Год назад +7

      James Taylor used to be my favourite can't listen to him anymore as he was played at my uncles funeral

    • @lparsons154
      @lparsons154 Год назад +6

      Sorry to hear. My dad passed 7 years ago. At least they left us with good music to listen to.

    • @carmenbrown3437
      @carmenbrown3437 Год назад +3

      Sorry for your loss! When my Mom passed, Barry White music songs came to my mind. I don't know why.
      She was energetic and liked music.

    • @lutherpetty884
      @lutherpetty884 Год назад +5

      Rest In Heaven to your Dad. My Dad also passed away in 2017. I Cried Nights. Wish I had a chance to hang out with him. Wish just one time.

  • @cleidemaria2069
    @cleidemaria2069 15 дней назад +4

    This is one of the best songs by Elton John👏🔝This song is beautiful, deep, romantic and unforgettable.👏👏👏I really love this wonderful song 👏🥰

  • @flamary429
    @flamary429 8 лет назад +99

    Man alive this song gets to you! Between "I simply love you more than life itself" and the end...Wow. Just wow..Thank you Sir Elton John!!

    • @davetopper
      @davetopper 8 лет назад +3

      +Mary Aylward Yep, romantic ending right there. Kinda chokes you up.

    • @rosemaryochoa4789
      @rosemaryochoa4789 8 лет назад +7

      thanks for the Sir part, isn't he awesome, beyond belief, rightly Knighted

    • @62lme
      @62lme 7 лет назад +1

      Rosemary Ochoa He's a musical genius, but his politics suck. Stick to singing EJ.

  • @paulwilkinson5383
    @paulwilkinson5383 3 года назад +2077

    Elton john is by far one of the greatest musicians of all time

  • @zacharycolegate6775
    @zacharycolegate6775 Год назад +40

    This song has no chance of diminishing. Im only 25 and the second I heard this song it was like a hole was filled in my heart.

  • @fanfilmproduction9296
    @fanfilmproduction9296 18 дней назад +3

    I heard the song for the first time before I had to join the army. I was a paratrooper and often in battles. Elton John's music from the 80s helped me to survive.

  • @Harlod814
    @Harlod814 11 месяцев назад +23

    RUclips's great, I went from Slipknot to My Chemical Romance to Elton John and loved every song along the way. Music is magical and life's too short to not branch out into tons of genres. 🌈

  • @alightthatnevergoesout
    @alightthatnevergoesout 7 месяцев назад +54

    Eltons best song. His stirring voice, upbeat tune, great backup vocals, and great lyrics.

  • @froilancalubaquib2531
    @froilancalubaquib2531 11 месяцев назад +56

    almost 4 decades and this song still rolling like thunder.❤😊.

  • @heatherhalligan142
    @heatherhalligan142 3 месяца назад +12

    I just lost my mom 4 days ago and this song is so relatable, in some ways. She loved Elton and he can express emotions like no one else.

  • @josephfoster6313
    @josephfoster6313 Год назад +153

    Should anyone be wondering, that's Stevie Wonder on harmonica. Beautiful song!

    • @sebastianzerbo1651
      @sebastianzerbo1651 8 месяцев назад +2

      No. Tu hermana

    • @troygates5723
      @troygates5723 8 месяцев назад +1

      I was. Thanks

    • @chipperdale74
      @chipperdale74 7 месяцев назад +3

      And he did it in one take

    • @SuperRockadoodle
      @SuperRockadoodle 5 месяцев назад

      Get out of town! Never knew that. Thanks for that tidbit of trivia 😊

    • @carlwilson867
      @carlwilson867 4 месяца назад +4

      And, Elton sang and played the piano on a cover of Stevie's 1970 song Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)

  • @joli2378
    @joli2378 7 лет назад +302

    "Wait on me girl, cry in the night if it helps. But more than ever, I simply love you, more than I love life itself." This is just beautiful.

    • @CAHall-dx5jh
      @CAHall-dx5jh 6 лет назад +13

      I read years later that Bernie Taupin wasn't happy with those lyrics he wrote. He thought it was irresponsible. I can see his point, but most people who love the song, love that line.

    • @ski29stl-livin68
      @ski29stl-livin68 6 лет назад

      Joli Ayala Yes-so beautiful. I'm glad their are people who still appreciate this music

    • @billbelzek6748
      @billbelzek6748 6 лет назад +1

      It's kinda amazing how Bernie Taupin could so easily come up with timeless lyrics --- like JD Souther for the Eagles

    • @brendafreitas.eusouoquevoc4626
      @brendafreitas.eusouoquevoc4626 6 лет назад +1

      Oi

    • @Imani_AM
      @Imani_AM 6 лет назад +1

      They don't write 'em like this anymore, for sure!

  • @insertnamehere313
    @insertnamehere313 Год назад +1073

    Real fact.
    Stevie Wonder came to the studio and did the harmonica in this song in one try....that's it...one time and ABSOLUTELY killed it.🤯😆

  • @troylanger6527
    @troylanger6527 Месяц назад +8

    For my ex-wife who is gone, but not forgotten.
    this was our song and we were untouchable.

  • @mariamartabinimartinspaes9896
    @mariamartabinimartinspaes9896 2 года назад +882

    I'm brazilian. My native language is Portuguese. This song was one of the reasons to learn English. I was very young and...I was caught in a trap: it was love at "first hear" that lasts to this day. Just love this song🥰🥰

    • @x70222
      @x70222 2 года назад +27

      Music truly crosses all national boundaries, so glad to hear about your experience!

    • @sheilafaria5973
      @sheilafaria5973 2 года назад +22

      Mesmo tendo 22 anos, eu também simplesmente amo o Elton! 🥺🥰🥰

    • @danielofsilva
      @danielofsilva 2 года назад +6

      Letra boa demais, né?!

    • @principevanessa9974
      @principevanessa9974 2 года назад +8

      Love Brazilian peoplev

    • @andrewkeen3129
      @andrewkeen3129 2 года назад +6

      @@principevanessa9974 Amazing people with an amazing musical culture it would seem.

  • @sargentstephens45
    @sargentstephens45 4 года назад +217

    Stevie Wonder on that harmonica.......breathtaking, brings a tear...!!

    • @simonmarshall19
      @simonmarshall19 3 года назад +3

      He’s the best

    • @WhitemenaresoSexy
      @WhitemenaresoSexy 3 года назад +11

      I never knew that

    • @79chunter
      @79chunter 2 года назад +2

      Dang !! Me either!! Makes me like even more !!

    • @isabel1983
      @isabel1983 2 года назад +1

      Really?! No wonder why I love that part of the song. I don’t like the sound of harmonicas but for some reason this was the only exception, probably that’s why!

  • @katiepereira201
    @katiepereira201 3 года назад +109

    “Live for each second without hesitation.”
    Words to live by.

  • @corrinetaylor6471
    @corrinetaylor6471 4 месяца назад +11

    In my own opinion Sir Elton John is one of the greatest performers ever ... fullstop.

  • @usmcfutball
    @usmcfutball 8 лет назад +134

    In my humble opinion...Elton's very best song NOT included within his "golden period" of 1971-1975. The piano, his vocal and a tight arrangement all make this a memorable tune for me. Cheers!

    • @rockoutkids
      @rockoutkids 8 лет назад +5

      +usmcfutball i was going to ask if people thought this was on par with his earlier stuff. i always thought it was a real solid track.

    • @lavalampluva55401
      @lavalampluva55401 8 лет назад +8

      Elton John & Bernie Taupin = One of the greatest writing teams ever!

    • @khulekanimbathambatha5862
      @khulekanimbathambatha5862 8 лет назад

      hes a good singer

    • @ajnut
      @ajnut 8 лет назад +5

      I'd agree with you there. A definite classic, not just of Elton John's.

    • @ernestborunda9913
      @ernestborunda9913 8 лет назад +4

      usmcfutball , this reminds me when i went to MCRD Oceanside, Ca. 1990 but learned quickly to fuck my feelings. Oooh Raww!!!!

  • @liezelschefferlie2587
    @liezelschefferlie2587 8 лет назад +2107

    Beautiful song I dedicate this to my Dad who sadly passed away in June "I simply love you more than I love life itself" RIP Daddy XxX

    • @christophawscanopy5692
      @christophawscanopy5692 8 лет назад +27

      sorry for your loss, one of the best songs to dedicate

    • @dziewczynakokaina87
      @dziewczynakokaina87 8 лет назад +12

      I am very sorry for your loss.

    • @courtgizzle
      @courtgizzle 8 лет назад +11

      My condolences. 😞😞😞

    • @googlyeyes98
      @googlyeyes98 8 лет назад +43

      One of the lines of this song is "Rollin like thundah under the covers"

    • @bobbysavann6281
      @bobbysavann6281 8 лет назад +6

      I had heard it on a show , and forgot who sung it !!!!!!!!!!

  • @emperorpalpatine1228
    @emperorpalpatine1228 5 лет назад +5402

    I love my Metal, but When Elton John comes on, Everything else stops.

    • @martindawson8745
      @martindawson8745 5 лет назад +78

      SAME HERE, ENJOY FRIEND,OK?

    • @lylebear4953
      @lylebear4953 5 лет назад +165

      Fellow metal head who listens to Elton John as well

    • @brittanibland6249
      @brittanibland6249 5 лет назад +83

      *WHAT ABOUT QUEEN!!!!!!!!*

    • @tommbakk
      @tommbakk 5 лет назад +69

      @@brittanibland6249 Queen, best band ever IMO. But all respect to Elton. Amazing artist.

    • @IluvatarEru
      @IluvatarEru 5 лет назад +26

      Good. Good

  • @summerdavis9946
    @summerdavis9946 6 месяцев назад +12

    I'm here because when I was maybe 5 or 6 playing this on my mom's record player wrapped up in a blanket on her porch while it was raining... It gave me comfort. This song has carried me through different situations throughout my 37 years....

  • @linaali553
    @linaali553 8 лет назад +191

    Can't believe this amazing man is still alive. This is a real musician who made classic hits. Long live Elton.

    • @lilly6714
      @lilly6714 7 лет назад +1

      Lina Ali for some resone most of the good musicans die young

    • @joegrabowski9270
      @joegrabowski9270 7 лет назад +1

      aint that the truth baby,im still way bad fucked up over Stevie Ray Vaughan,fuck i miss that guy.😞

    • @joegrabowski9270
      @joegrabowski9270 7 лет назад

      aint that the truth baby,im still way bad fucked up over Stevie Ray Vaughan,fuck i miss that guy.😞

    • @nathanhudson7398
      @nathanhudson7398 7 лет назад +1

      He the man

    • @matthewstetson711
      @matthewstetson711 7 лет назад

      Life on the road regardless of whether they overindulge is tough so I'm told. I wish Elton who did a long, long, longer life. Never sleeping in your own bed takes years off. They do it to sell records, to build a career and to become pop stars. Use to be you toured to sell records. Class dismissed. Smiley Face. This song reintroduced me to Elton's greatness.

  • @a.malachi8061
    @a.malachi8061 4 года назад +696

    Last year, I heard he was coming to Chicago. I couldn’t find no one to go with me. So didn’t get tickets. But the day of... I said let me do this for myself. I drove to downtown Chicago and a young man was selling his ticket for 40 bucks. I got it, ran inside and this song was playing as I found my seat. THE BEST PERFORMANCE I WITNESS IN MY LIFE. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @lawrencegoodwin6920
      @lawrencegoodwin6920 4 года назад +18

      Next ask me lol

    • @melihcoskundeniz
      @melihcoskundeniz 4 года назад +14

      GREAT SONG AND TİMELESS

    • @elipearl1
      @elipearl1 4 года назад +16

      I am from Chicago but I saw him in California and yes best concert I was ever had sang and was just totally emotionally happy, I was 20 years old lol I’m now 60 and still love hearing him

    • @shaunspillane2105
      @shaunspillane2105 4 года назад +5

      Awesome :)

    • @rosemadder5547
      @rosemadder5547 4 года назад +5

      @@elipearl1 amazing story!!

  • @ih8kit
    @ih8kit 2 года назад +119

    This classic song is made even more excellent by Stevie Wonder on the harmonica. Amazing.

  • @vd3364
    @vd3364 8 дней назад +1

    Man, there are a lot of great Elton John songs, but this one is is my favorite. It's just basically a piano and a voice. And the video is outstanding.

  • @agentsmith4478
    @agentsmith4478 8 лет назад +73

    I think we are always in a state of remembering our youth and being overwhelmed with happiness from the memories.

  • @The_Ying_and_The_Yang
    @The_Ying_and_The_Yang 5 месяцев назад +18

    Who is listening to this legend? vocals are out of this world, timeless masterpiece ❤.

  • @Nordic1337
    @Nordic1337 2 года назад +215

    Got to see Elton John in concert just last week and man even at 70+ he rocks the stadium. Probably my favorite live show I've ever seen! God Bless Elton John!

    • @samheyl3153
      @samheyl3153 2 года назад +3

      I am planning to go see him with my fiance in a couple weeks! Can't wait!

    • @karengurcarlson7555
      @karengurcarlson7555 2 года назад +2

      I would've loved that!

    • @jamesdavidson7335
      @jamesdavidson7335 Год назад

      Nice to see he still has it. I was lucky to have sat side of stage at his Adelaide leg of the Piano men tour with Billy (late 90s from memory), they were both fantastic, but totally chalk and cheese people I must say. Elton takes his house with him on tour, his trailer was like a home (my partner got his table flower arrangement which was, well, it was bloody huge)... Billy's by complete contrast, well, I would question he spent more than a few moments in there lol

    • @Dargesh890
      @Dargesh890 Год назад

      I saw him about a decade ago or so with Billy Joel. Both of them put on a hell of a show!

  • @sandraclaudia1
    @sandraclaudia1 10 месяцев назад +5

    ¡¡¡Muchísimas Felicidades, Elton!!! 🎉🎉🎤🎤🎹🎹🎶🎶¡¡¡Gracias por tanta música maravillosa!!! Desde Argentina!

  • @wordswrite8862
    @wordswrite8862 4 года назад +42

    The lyrics and voice of Elton is just beautiful, but that harmonica playing from Stevie....that's that SAUCE!

  • @josephyanuskiewicz5678
    @josephyanuskiewicz5678 2 года назад +320

    They don't make music like this anymore...clearly a masterpiece by Mr. Elton John

    • @bandit7519
      @bandit7519 Год назад +13

      Your a 100% right all music today is junk no more classics being made

    • @carolsinclair8326
      @carolsinclair8326 11 месяцев назад +4

      Now Sir Elton John ❤

    • @Happydays1875Manchester
      @Happydays1875Manchester 8 месяцев назад +2

      @Joseph todays music is absolutely rubbish mate dont listen to it its that bad❤

    • @jim944
      @jim944 7 месяцев назад +2

      I stopped listening to most music made after 2000 , I keep an ear out for music somewhat but I mostly listen to the music that I grew up with and I get to go back in time every time I hear those awesome tunes .

    • @tinadavy3990
      @tinadavy3990 7 месяцев назад +1

      YES ... BUT THERE ARE STILL SOME GREATS​@@jim944

  • @kaylove6197
    @kaylove6197 3 года назад +204

    One of Elton's best in my opinion, how does he make so many meaningful songs sound happy enough to dance to and sing to? I fudge up the words all the time but my heart feels full ❤️❤️❤️

  • @vincenttorre8013
    @vincenttorre8013 9 месяцев назад +15

    Living legend icon

  • @suzanneforgione1018
    @suzanneforgione1018 2 года назад +530

    This song is one of my favorites from Elton. The 80s were such a magical time to grow up. I was 10 in 1983, and I love this song just as much now as I did when it was first released.

    • @katequarin6651
      @katequarin6651 2 года назад +5

      I feel the same way! This is my fav Elton song!

    • @paulyyy09
      @paulyyy09 2 года назад +4

      I was -10 and I love this song haha

    • @maehake2791
      @maehake2791 2 года назад

      73..not 83. That's ok. Boy George had the 80"s. Elton John and kikide did don't go breaking my heart in the 80 early 80s if not late 70,s.

    • @Neilsmu
      @Neilsmu 2 года назад +1

      A magnificent song from his magnificent comeback album

    • @johnmcgahern3946
      @johnmcgahern3946 2 года назад

      @@maehake2791 1976

  • @vybzkartelradio.
    @vybzkartelradio. Год назад +72

    Ive loved this song since i was about 7 or 8 years old. #classic #iLove80sMusic

    • @JasonRich-o4d
      @JasonRich-o4d Год назад +2

      ##FREE WORLD BOSS🤙🤙

    • @richardburt9733
      @richardburt9733 11 месяцев назад +1

      My favourite elton john song

    • @dust130
      @dust130 11 месяцев назад

      I was 3 or 4 years old. Remember it vividly from the car seat.

    • @Drewzilla95
      @Drewzilla95 11 месяцев назад +1

      It’s the first song I remember giving me that feeling

  • @raquellambropoulos279
    @raquellambropoulos279 4 года назад +285

    In 1987 I was 17. Fell in love with a Marine. Whenever I hear this I'm 17 again in study hall missing him looking out the window, feeling sorry for myself.

  • @davidschaedl9493
    @davidschaedl9493 3 месяца назад +8

    I have admired Elton John throughout the whole of his career and loved every song he has played and sung especially this song and will have this played when I leave this earth .

  • @glendaoneill2809
    @glendaoneill2809 2 года назад +112

    This song, helped me through a very hard break up, lots of tears but also smiles after time. I love all Elton John's songs

    • @maxwellsgamingcave606
      @maxwellsgamingcave606 2 года назад +2

      Same thing happened to me, one year together and engaged. Than after we are broke up she is talking to a new guy. But Eltons Music has made it easier to get through.

    • @jonallen2308
      @jonallen2308 2 года назад +3

      Same. A teenage breakup….drama, drama, drama. Still one of my favorite EJ songs.

    • @mikewalker1209
      @mikewalker1209 2 года назад +1

      Same here. Got me through a tough patch. Still my favorite song.

  • @sarakirk9542
    @sarakirk9542 3 года назад +29

    This is a timeless masterpiece! Has Elton ever done a bad song -no period. Cause he’s a legend. That catchy melody and Stevies harmonica. What a tune 🎶🎶🎶 love Elton 💕

  • @JL-bs6yz
    @JL-bs6yz 3 года назад +155

    I will never get tired of hearing this song. The talent it takes to create a song like this is incredible

  • @ScorpioKing1
    @ScorpioKing1 Год назад +15

    I heard this song when it first came out. The first time the video aired on MTV, when it was MTV. I fell in love with the song and the words. The video was so compelling and I knew exactly how the guy felt when he was in boot camp and layed down in the street in the pouring rain. I Sir Elton John, the man has lived and I believe by the music he writes, he has loved and lost. What a great song. It will ever remain in my top 3.

  • @justaperson9155
    @justaperson9155 8 лет назад +245

    I imagine it will only be fitting to build a huge statue in this mans image and honour when he passes away. One of a kind.

    • @jjmisclove
      @jjmisclove 7 лет назад +16

      I wish to not come across as cheesy, but why not now? We do these things posthumously too often. By the way, I think Elton John is a legend!

    • @deckymcc77
      @deckymcc77 7 лет назад +6

      In Watford...

    • @whitedevil4122
      @whitedevil4122 7 лет назад

      Will that statue be bald?...Or shall we carry on the lie?

    • @garysmith8096
      @garysmith8096 7 лет назад

      Justaperson The song is a classic my friend

  • @jpmartinez9572
    @jpmartinez9572 3 года назад +34

    In 83 I was a teenager so intense that still hurts... Listening this beautiful song in those days was like burning myself orbiting the sun... Today's just listening again is more like some drops getting out of my eyes trying to feel back in my autumn those wonderful times of a January man

  • @billgray1526
    @billgray1526 5 лет назад +117

    This man is a time machine... Every generation he continues to produce amazing, everlasting hits...Neither time or space confines his amazing talents..

  • @michael-gn1es
    @michael-gn1es 8 месяцев назад +8

    I was born in the wrong era. Only 16 and came across this song not too long ago. Very quickly became a favourite. If only I was older to get the chance to see elton live. What an experience that must be.

    • @danielkaminske5048
      @danielkaminske5048 6 месяцев назад +2

      The 80s and 90s were better time to be alive for so many reasons.
      What a special song this is.

  • @iainmeggatt316
    @iainmeggatt316 2 года назад +94

    One of my all time favourite songs. Was never a fan in my younger years but what a song and I now realise how talented Elton is

  • @lynnoconnor3279
    @lynnoconnor3279 2 года назад +202

    Decades of amazing music. What a great time to grow up- the 70s and 80s. Elton is a legend. Going to his farewell tour tomorrow night!

    • @smcghee1982
      @smcghee1982 2 года назад +1

      We saw him March 30th in St Louis Mo. He was absolutely phenomenal!

    • @homersimpson7901
      @homersimpson7901 2 года назад

      I'm jealous!! Was it phenomenal?

    • @lindahuff8976
      @lindahuff8976 2 года назад +2

      I saw him when I was 16 years old in Nashville. My first concert. Saw him many many times after that. I thought Elton and Bernie were songwriting geniuses than and still do.

    • @johnmcgahern3946
      @johnmcgahern3946 2 года назад +1

      I went to his so called "farewell tour" too - in 1984😂

    • @roseliocastroarruda798
      @roseliocastroarruda798 Год назад

      Sim Lynn essa música é muito linda apesar de eu ser dá Amazônia

  • @leemcdaid6537
    @leemcdaid6537 6 лет назад +1369

    As a young, 16 year old Irish lad ( who had only come to London a week earlier ) I stood by the wall of Crofton park railway station watching this video being made.
    Where have all the years gone?

    • @amietiger8464
      @amietiger8464 6 лет назад +38

      That is SO COOL!

    • @Imbrun1
      @Imbrun1 5 лет назад +38

      Incredible.. that must be an amazing memory

    • @petergrifin433
      @petergrifin433 5 лет назад +7

      OHHH.... FAR... SO FAR...

    • @woomydayz
      @woomydayz 5 лет назад +7

      Omg so cool!

    • @marklafferty3065
      @marklafferty3065 5 лет назад +12

      Lee its crazy the memories of times gone by, we dont appreciate life enough

  • @janeelizabethgriffin4404
    @janeelizabethgriffin4404 4 года назад +210

    This is mine and hubby’s song, we met in Germany, he was RAF, it’s our 30th wedding anniversary on 21st July and this is still our song in 2020 😍

  • @Lincoln1_5
    @Lincoln1_5 7 лет назад +715

    Just in case you didn't realize how amazing this song was, that's Stevie Wonder on the harmonica. Two of the greatest artists of their generation together.

    • @kaneburgoyne2369
      @kaneburgoyne2369 6 лет назад +14

      Wow I never knew that !

    • @alansmith7313
      @alansmith7313 6 лет назад +17

      Kane Burgoyne
      Stevie also plays on Eurythmics
      There must be an Angel

    • @amydiven714
      @amydiven714 6 лет назад +4

      Abe Lincoln
      L❤ve this fact to the max...❤💚💜💙💛

    • @unapprovedtruth7116
      @unapprovedtruth7116 6 лет назад +9

      Stevie Wonder has featured harmonica playing on many pop artists songs

    • @PeteTheShrimpKeeper
      @PeteTheShrimpKeeper 6 лет назад +8

      It doesn't look like Stevie Wonder sat on top of piano playing Harmonica ;)

  • @lindahuff8976
    @lindahuff8976 2 года назад +187

    Iconic song. Never gets old. Harmonica solo Stevie Wonder. Doesn't get better than that.

    • @siobhanbergin7176
      @siobhanbergin7176 2 года назад +7

      Really is that stevie wonder playing harmonica? Makes it even better

    • @lindahuff8976
      @lindahuff8976 2 года назад +7

      Yes, I still have all of Elton's albums. Have most of Stevie's also.

    • @Musicienne-DAB1995
      @Musicienne-DAB1995 Год назад +3

      I was blown away the harmonica solo. What an amazing surprise to find that STEVIE WONDER was playing!

  • @angelaevangelista3895
    @angelaevangelista3895 24 дня назад +1

    Realmente é lindíssima, para quem tem um Amor eterno, mesmo que esteja no. Céu, ouvindo está canção dá pra sentir que valeu a pena amar. Só me resta a saudade.Que Deus a tenha.

  • @colebolzer1729
    @colebolzer1729 4 года назад +109

    I used to rock my babies to sleep singing this song. They are 16 and 13, and still absolutely love this song. One of my all-time favorites!

    • @nikkibb1998
      @nikkibb1998 4 года назад +2

      I'm singing and rocking my 6m old son to it now

    • @nostalgiclad19
      @nostalgiclad19 4 года назад

      @@nikkibb1998 Damn that's crazy!

    • @phantomchick88
      @phantomchick88 3 года назад +1

      My 6 week old starts to get drowsy within seconds of it coming on. I used to play it when I was pregnant with him x

  • @sandybell2743
    @sandybell2743 7 месяцев назад +95

    This is his best song, my opinion... I cry when I hear this. Just lost my young husband.😢

  • @JontueScent
    @JontueScent 3 года назад +323

    My absolute favorite Elton John song of all time 💗

  • @liniarahorta8482
    @liniarahorta8482 2 месяца назад +2

    Elton has so many amazing songs, but there’s something about this one that I can’t stop listening to it time after time.…

  • @PublicSecuritySectionWolf
    @PublicSecuritySectionWolf 3 года назад +81

    I'm here again because this song randomly pops into my head and I start singing along to the lyrics. Sir Elton John will always be a legend in my eyes, ears and heart.

    • @Cm0w35
      @Cm0w35 2 года назад +1

      Literally the same way I come back to this song about monthly

    • @MohammedFahimUddin1999
      @MohammedFahimUddin1999 2 года назад +1

      Lol Family Guy bought me here 😂😂😂

    • @TourPace
      @TourPace 2 года назад +1

      Some of the lyrics have been in my head on a daily basis for years now. I only wish I'd found them sooner. "Don't wish it away." Hindsight IS 20/20.

  • @Icyhotboo
    @Icyhotboo 10 лет назад +24

    Elton John, one of the great artists of my lifetime, and I've lived a long time.

  • @wastedtalent6589
    @wastedtalent6589 8 лет назад +28

    "Time on my hands" that part of the song, gives me goosebumps every time.

  • @zabaleta66
    @zabaleta66 3 месяца назад +2

    For mine, this is Elton John's best song.......and that's saying something, as we know his catalogue is simply phenomenal!

  • @jwr7138
    @jwr7138 7 лет назад +210

    This is one of those songs that you can't help singing along with.

  • @mattboniface598
    @mattboniface598 2 года назад +55

    Such a hauntingly beautiful song! And it’s so timeless that his songs are continuing to be remixed in 2022. Coco heart isn’t as flash as the OG Rocket Man but it does prove that Elton will never go out of style.

  • @BooRad44
    @BooRad44 8 лет назад +427

    One of the greatest songs ever written period.

    • @Dustshoe
      @Dustshoe 8 лет назад +14

      It was songs like this that helped bring down the Iron Curtain. If one had watched this video in 1983/4, one would have surely felt that the Iron Curtain countries' days were numbered. How could it have been otherwise?

    • @garysmith8096
      @garysmith8096 7 лет назад +6

      Lee Jenkins yes it is one of the best song ever written love it

    • @marksapienza3832
      @marksapienza3832 7 лет назад

      Lee Jenkins as much as I love Elton I wouldn't go that far Dude.

    • @kirancox6123
      @kirancox6123 2 года назад

      @@marksapienza3832 technically elton didnt write this song

  • @becker54
    @becker54 11 месяцев назад +11

    Elton has a powerful voice and it's on display here.

  • @daviderrington8224
    @daviderrington8224 4 года назад +3182

    For me, this is Elton's best song.

    • @mtoker454
      @mtoker454 4 года назад +67

      Absolutely

    • @MJ.71
      @MJ.71 4 года назад +59

      Without a doubt 👍

    • @hsdgfasdg5646
      @hsdgfasdg5646 4 года назад +43

      Same my brother

    • @sylkar4615
      @sylkar4615 4 года назад +29

      Absolutely

    • @vernonsteedman8573
      @vernonsteedman8573 4 года назад +30

      Someone saved my life.Is Favorite one.This was my breakup song .Heartbreaking but life lessons. Lol

  • @redwest4865
    @redwest4865 11 лет назад +24

    Elton's a genius on piano. No question.

  • @fredwerza3478
    @fredwerza3478 2 года назад +86

    Still remember this song being on the radio in 1983 --- great memories of my 80's youth!

  • @dietmarrosenboom7523
    @dietmarrosenboom7523 Год назад +5

    Mein Sohn spielte dieses Lied bei seiner musikalischen Abschlussprüfung für mich, der dieses Lied so liebt. Danke elton für das Lied! ❤❤❤

  • @melissacamarillo4767
    @melissacamarillo4767 5 лет назад +178

    I'm 38 years old, and I am just now discovering my love of Elton John

    • @nukesnugs3645
      @nukesnugs3645 5 лет назад +4

      Congrats

    • @kevinappleton2539
      @kevinappleton2539 5 лет назад +6

      Super hope u av Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 👍👍👍👍

    • @andywest1965
      @andywest1965 5 лет назад +9

      The love will continue to grow. What an amazing talent 👌

    • @lh2738
      @lh2738 5 лет назад +4

      It's never too late!

    • @MT-cr1to
      @MT-cr1to 5 лет назад +2

      Perfect

  • @pauldwalker
    @pauldwalker 3 года назад +54

    I had forgotten just how much I love this song. Beautiful.

  • @sheteg1
    @sheteg1 Год назад +43

    I can’t believe this is 40 years old. I was just a teenager when it came out. Where did time go 😞

  • @jordanabeaulieu2530
    @jordanabeaulieu2530 7 месяцев назад +2

    I have an older brother named Daniel and even though he's still alive, I cry everytime I hear the song. We don't live in the same country. When I hear the part" Oh I miss Daniel, I miss him so much" it really hits hard

  • @lineygoblue4252
    @lineygoblue4252 6 лет назад +218

    He always seemed to surround himself with excellent musicians. This is probably my favorite Elton John song. Reminds me of when I had to leave my fiancé to go to boot camp. But unlike the song, my gal stayed faithful. 44 years later, here we are.

  • @johntech75
    @johntech75 Год назад +37

    Remembering loved ones that passed. This song always makes me cry

  • @Georgeanne17
    @Georgeanne17 2 года назад +21

    His songs are truly timeless. Love Sir Elton John!

  • @andywinslow9638
    @andywinslow9638 11 месяцев назад +1

    The true reason its called to blues is because anyone who has ever loved can relate to the words of this genius. It truly is better to have loved and lost but its never better to except a broken heart and not do anything. Elton is truly a good man for writing this and someone saved my life tonight

  • @orangegreen3769
    @orangegreen3769 4 года назад +46

    I can listen to this song over and over again and never get tired of it. What a masterpiece

  • @melodyk10
    @melodyk10 3 года назад +378

    When this first came out in 1983 I was with a group of girlfriends, 19 years old and clubbing as everybody did back then. A cute guy asked me to dance to this song and I accepted. We married in 1984 and still happily married! When I met him he was in pilot training in the USAF and I wasn’t at all familiar with anyone in the military so my life was going to change drastically, but I’ve loved every bit of it.
    This song was just so perfect for us at that time. Somehow over the years I forgot about this song until recently. Loving it again.

    • @nightsky3981
      @nightsky3981 3 года назад +15

      Beautiful story....🥰

    • @PeterKato83
      @PeterKato83 3 года назад +14

      Pilot wives, always finding new and creative ways to bring up their partner is a pilot lol.

    • @Thomas116-m2n
      @Thomas116-m2n 3 года назад +4

      @@PeterKato83 And then said pilot gets deployed....lol.

    • @minoutv885
      @minoutv885 3 года назад +6

      @@Thomas116-m2n Then Marine finds lonely wife, another score for the Corps!!!

    • @jakezywek6852
      @jakezywek6852 3 года назад

      When women used to say yes. All I get is short shrift.

  • @laurapetroni9845
    @laurapetroni9845 5 лет назад +642

    My fav Elton’s song... I think it’s underrated!! ❤️

  • @angelaarnold3740
    @angelaarnold3740 21 день назад +1

    What a Fantastic Songwriter ELTON JOHN IS This Song Makes Me Think of All The Wonderful Years I HAVE Shared With My Husband Keith ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @nicholefilion
    @nicholefilion 9 лет назад +20

    Christopher Matthew Landry - I listened to this song a million times over when we broke up.... your wonderful mother introduced it to me and i fell in love with it like I fell in love with you - hard and fast - and now its one of my all time favorites, to listen to it always brings back fond memories of our time together - and it broke my heart when you left this world so young, and without me ever being able to tell you how I really felt... lesson learned....your son is the spitting image of you, such a handsome young man, you would be so so proud....i know you watch over us all...may you rest in peace, and ill see you on the other side...

  • @lyndongeer6627
    @lyndongeer6627 3 года назад +128

    Gosh damn what a song. What a freakin song. Good lord it speaks to me so loud, deafening

  • @princessfam
    @princessfam 9 лет назад +114

    Stevie Wonder on that harmonica 💗

    • @MrStevland
      @MrStevland 9 лет назад +3

      +Luis Naranjo of course, because it´s Stevie !!!

    • @SB-oi4tp
      @SB-oi4tp 9 лет назад +1

      +princessfam Ty Did Not Kno ! :0

    • @operagirl81
      @operagirl81 9 лет назад +9

      Oh wow I had no idea that was Stevie!!! I actually had to look that one up to see if it was true and it is!! Thank you!! 🤗

    • @princessfam
      @princessfam 9 лет назад

      +Luis Naranjo Absolutely!

    • @princessfam
      @princessfam 9 лет назад +2

      +operagirl81 My pleasure! I love Stevie...an appearing on a song with Elton John...pure brilliance!

  • @SOXGATORS
    @SOXGATORS 2 месяца назад +1

    The Too Low For Zero album has special meaning for Elton, as it reunited him with Taupin and is also where he met his first spouse, Renate Blauel, who was an engineer on the sessions. Elton cites this song as his favorite from the set, telling Rolling Stone, "It's just a great song to sing. It's timeless."

  • @zacharyschafer3780
    @zacharyschafer3780 4 года назад +22

    I’ve been listening to this song since I was four and almost thirteen years later this song still tears me up. I can listen to every single live rendition of this and not tear up and I listen to the original version and it tears me up.