Elton John - Madman Across The Water (REACTION)
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You guys REALLY need to dig into all of EJ’s 1970’s work. He became a bit of a commercial muffin after a while, but his earlier years are a treasure unto themselves.
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Absolutely. Unfortunately alot of great artists began to be swayed by the corporate swine a little too much and this level of creativity was hard to sell. They wanted catchy, quickly written short tunes people could sing in the shower.
Definitely agree I love all his albums up to and including Captain Fantastic, then he had some great songs
1970-1975 in particular.
Hahaha!!! “Commercial Muffin” is a wonderful way to describe some later stuff. Whenever someone says I hate Elton John I say you gotta hear his 1970s work
Elton's early stuff, in the '70s, was high quality. This song is an example.
And those early to mid 1970s albums were well-produced and recorded.
Burn Down the Mission. For me early Elton is the best Elton.
Honky Chateau was a real good album too
I'm surprised sometimes how a lot of his music wasn't more popular and known to the public
I guess that's with a lot of great artists like looking for hidden gems
@@musicairplanes4884 Amen! They reacted on my suggestion. Check it out.
@@coopm3087 It seems that a lot of the time the songs from an artist that *don't* get played on the radio tend to be the better ones.
Thanks for bringing this song to the channel. This is one of EJ's most overlooked songs by reactors and definitely needs more attention. So glad you enjoyed it!
For sure!
It's my favorite Elton John song. I like others that don't get a lot of attention like, Gray Seal, Boogie Pilgrim, Island Girl.
Yes! 70s Elton is nothing like Liberace Elton.
@@buddystewart2020 It's my favorite Elton John song too but there are many other great ones. I think 'Island Girl' gets attention though. I hear that one fairly often
No other musician except Elton could have taken Bernie Taupin’s strange, elaborate lyrics (really a poem) and created a song like this. This is why they are among the top handful of song writing duos in history.
I have to agree with you. You probably know that Elton would compose songs to Taupin's lyrics in a half hour. Taupin said it would bring him to tears.
@@CuriousGeorge1111 Yes. If you’ve never seen it, Google “Elton Inside the Actors Studio Peer Gynt” and watch him compose music to a random play on the spot.
Love it!!! This album also gave us “Tiny Dancer” and “Levon”. 70s Elton John was the mountain top. Definitely have to check out Tumbleweed Connection for “Ballad of a well known gun” and “My Father’s Gun”. True genius. ❤️🥰
62 and grew up with EJ’s music. Somehow missed Balled of a well known gun until a year or two go. In my top list of his now.
I'm right there with you. I regularly go on a 70s Elton binge. I love those same songs, and Burn Down the Mission, Suzie (dramas)--that decade is IMO Elton's best.
Madman is my favorite EJ album, followed insanely closely by Tumbleweed Connection. Just wow.
Yes. Highly recommend "Levon". So musically original it sounds new every time. "Tiny Dancer" and "Daniel" are personal favorites.
This is one of those songs that never gets old.
This song is one of my favorite Elton John songs. I never get sick of it...the best song on the album. Thank you for appreciating it. ❤
Mona Lisa's & Madhatters is great too
I was fortunate to see him do that one live. So good!
Thank you so much for doing this song. This album has other gems on it. I'd like to see you react to Mona Lisas and Madhatters off the Honky Chatuea album. You really can't go wrong with Elton.
I second Mona Lisa!
Yes!!! Mona Lisa....
Mona Lisa is one of my favorite Elton John songs.
Kudos to Paul Buckmaster's orchestral arrangements on this entire album and how it elevates every song rather than distract from them. There is a completely different version of this song as an added track to the Tumbleweed Connection extended album with no orchestration, but killer guitar work by Mick Ronson. Definitely worth a listen.
Yes. Mr. Buckmaster made me sit up and pay attention.
It kicks ass
The first time I heard Mick Ronsons version I just had smoked a bowl with my dad. He looked at me and he was like " was it just me or was that a really heavy duty version of Madman Across the Water " 😆 thought we might have been one toke over the line.
hands down his greatest era, his first few albums were in a different level. respect to Bernie as well for the great songs he wrote.
100% agree.
I don't care much for his newer music
It lost it's edge.
But, man, that early stuff is incredible.
Hope you two get to Funeral For A Friend by Elton John. It’s a masterpiece 😎👍
It is. Incredible arrangement and production
YES!!!!!
And please listen to the studio version first to hear all the dynamic changes in the song. I think you guys will appreciate from a producing aspect, plus obviously the musical talent in this amazing song.
This is a really great one!
The dude who did the string arrangements on this track is brilliant.
Paul Buckmaster was insanely talented.
Between this album, Honky Chateau, Tumbleweed Connection and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road there’s not a bad song. My favorite songs Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters and Burn Down the Mission.
Love Come Down in Time from Tumbleweed Connection ❤️
@@cindyp1033 I love Come Down In Time for it's innovative spookiness.
Agreed!
Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters is beautiful!❤❤❤
Exactly, mine as well!
Utterly classic song, this is a mood and vibe like no other. There is an extended, alternate version with a tremendous Mick Ronson (David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars) guitar solo. That is also very much worth a listen. More Elton, Enjoy! 🎵🎹🎤🎸🎶
The Ronson version is my favorite. His guitar just is incredible.
I agree. If you enjoyed this, you ought to listen to the earlier version with Ronson's guitar, it's a lot more raw.
I thought this song was great, then I heard the Mick Ronson version and it blew me away. It's my go to version
@@michelleg953 You bet, any Elton fan needs to hear the extended version, Ronson blows me away!
Glad you guys enjoyed my recommendation! Elton rules...
Thank you, TwoBeer! I really appreciate people who recommend great music.
An iconic song from 1971….52 years now….I was 17 then..still a top notch song from the genius of Messers Taupin & John…their foray into prog rock….seen him twice, first time was the iconic Dodger Stadium concert of 1975…and again jn 2014..both outstanding. Seems y’all enjoyed it too!😊
Growing up in the early 70s.. I remember as a little kid my mom cranking Elton john, Billy joel, Barbara streisand, Neil Diamond and Classical records on the turn-table while cleaning the house.. Elton is forever imprinted in my musical brain 😊
Same here, along with a lot of the hardest rocking bands of the decade. But have you noticed that it diminishes your tolerance for “today’s music”. I try, really try to give “today’s music” a chance but end up turning it off after the first minute or less. It just CANNOT compare with what I grew up with.
Sorry if that sounds closed minded but…
Elton has made a giant contribution to music, never to be be forgotten.🤩
Elton in this era was just brilliant, Taupin is a master -this album was always playing at my house , even my dad loved it and Honky Chateau
The period beginning in the late '60's was such a watershed for popular music. Every artist was leaving everything they had to give on tape and we as an audience were rewarded with just a treasure trove of GREAT music. At the time, none of us really understood that, we were just young, living our lives and this was the soundtrack of it. I know that I for one thought it would last forever. It's only now in my late, middle age that I understand just what we had and channels such as yours, as well as many others are learning what we were fortunate enough have and how it really has informed and influenced contemporary pop.
This song struck deep when I heard it in 1971 at 15 years old. It perfectly captured how I felt and still does.
I think you'd love and appreciate hearing the live performance of this song from the December 1986 concert in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The entire album released in 1987 of this concert is stunning. Please treat yourselves!!
One of Elton's greatest, but you rarely heard it on the radio back then. Maybe that's why I still love it. Had both Madman Across the Water and Honky Chateau albums. Elton's voice was at its best. Sure glad you appreciate my generation's music.
One of his best songs. The orchestral arrangement is brilliant. It’s so cinematic. Great choice, fellas!❤❤❤❤❤You react to the best!!!!!!
"Burn Down the Mission" is one of Elton's best songs
Yes, it was a real orchestra, and famous percussionist Ray Cooper played here, and Rick Wakeman of Yes was on organ.
"All The Young Girls Love Alice "
Hell Yeah... Sir Elton has a fairly large catalog.
Nothing like Old School Elton and Bernie Taupin! I've listened to this album more times than I can remember, and love it everytime!
Growing up in the seventies with album-oriented radio stations and as younger people at the time; fully invested in the longer-form/extended play listening sessions... I've really missed those days since then! I miss how we used to love sharing and listening to music together!
I've watched many youtube music reaction channels these past several years just to relive and fill that void of seeing others experiencing and reacting to music that I loved.
You brothers have brought me joy and have helped to fill that void! No BS, just intelligent and respectful, while also sprinkling in some open-hearted/minded appreciation of the music you listen to!
With all my heart, I thank you!
My favorite Elton song!
You guys are hitting some excellent excellent songs this week. This is a favorite of mine. 70s Elton John is really worth some attention.
Gentleman, On RUclips check out Madman Across the Water performance on BBC Sounds For Saturday 1971. Elton and his band turns this brilliant song into a jazz masterpiece. It’s a spellbinding performance. It’s a live performance with his band, Nigel Olsson on drums and Dee Murray on Bass.
Man, this takes me back. I was a senior in high school when this album came out. Had a little portable stereo in my bedroom and I played the album over and over. Tiny Dancer is still one of my favorite songs.
Absolutely my favorite song by EJ. That is saying a lot considering his HOF catalog of songs. How it builds and slows down is just so engaging. The strings give it another very polished dimension.
Yes Iconic 70's songs from Elton..."All the young girls love Alice"........ The entire "Yellow Brick Road" album....."Honky Cat".... "Philadelphia Freedom"....." Somebody saved My Life"....." I guess that's why they call it the Blues"...." Tiny Dancer"...…"Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters ".
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Honky Chateau was his seminal record. It brought in a new era. Madman was an early indication, and a lot of people love Yellow Brick, and it is great. But I always thought Honky Chateau was his "Rubber Soul" and Yellow Brick his White Album. Do yourselves a favor and go through all of Honky and see for yourself.
i've always like the early days, tumbleweed connection.
The Susie Dramas from Honky Chateau is fantastic. Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters, Border Song, Take Me To the Pilot, The Bitch is Back. Dive right into the early 70's Elton John catalogue. He had the best band on the planet. Their version of the Rolling Stones song Honky Tonk Woman is great. You cannot miss with this band. Best of the best. Dee Murray on bass, Nigel Olsson on drums and Davey Johnstone on lead guitar. Elton, of course on keys.
Next try “All the Young Girls Love Alice”. It is a mix of madman heavy drive and dark subject but he adds the pop on top. So it’s a nice transition song between his musical phases.
The Live version from the BBC - Elton changes the composition into a jazz number. It’s Elton, his drummer and bassist. Y’all would enjoy it very much.
I’m not the biggest Elton fan, with that being said. I definitely respect his talent. This song, and Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me are both on my playlist. Great review guys.
There is a great version of this song that is done by one of my favorite guitarists. Warren Haynes who fronts the band Gov’t Mule. Warren does a masterful guitar based cover. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
Yep, he does a great version. Warren always does a cover song up right. He's a helluva singer as well as a guitarist. I saw him in a bar, back in the 80s, playing guitar for David Allan Coe and his playing really stood out then. I've been a fan ever since. If you haven't heard it, listen to his playing on the Dickey Betts Band album, Pattern Disruptive.
All The Young Girls love Alice,
Bennie And The Jets,
Someone Saved My Life tonight,
Levon,
Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding,
Your Song,
Tiny Dancer.....
Just so many.
If you do decide to listen, make sure to download the lyrics. They are as important as the music with Elton John songs.
Love this song! You never forget it once you hear it. Haunting after all of these years.
My favorite EJ song and just another great song from 1971...the best year in music
OMG. What an amazing song
My fav of his.
I've been listening to him for 52 years and I have always loved his early stuff over anything else ! His early stuff had so much grit and soul to it ! It was very untamed for a lack of better words ! I'd be curious to know why he wrote so many songs about ladies of the night ? You guys would really enjoy his song titled "I've seen that movie too " Off his Yellow Brick Road Album !
That whole album is fantastic!!!
@@suesebree8670 Abouluty 💯
There is so much Elton John to enjoy.. Burn Down the Mission comes to mind as something you'd never expect.
Wow, so cool that you guys came back to Elton. This song is about Richard Nixon. He was the madman across the water from the UK. Madman Across the Water is a brilliant album from start to finish. Check out Border Song and Rotten Peaches too sometime soon. Keep up the great reactions!
This is one you should do the whole thing it's a great album
My fav!!💗
I adore Elton, I treasure the early years, and the writing duo of Elton and Bernie Taupin.
He'd said Bernie would hand him sheets/scraps of lyrics, and he'd lock himself up in studio with his piano.
ADORE!! 😊
I'm so glad you reacted to this song. This is back when EJ was great. The whole album is amazing.
Echoing everyone else’s comments. The decade of the 1970’s was, for me, the best Elton. He just exploded on the scene and never stopped. Paul Buckmaster provided the string arrangements. This album, Honky Chateau, Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection, Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Caribou, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy deserve the Led Zeppelin treatment. You don’t know Elton John unless you know these albums. Loved your reaction. ✌️
One of my favorite EJ songs! Levon and Tiny Dancer from the same album are great too!
GREAT album and Tiny Dancer still resonates with me off this album.
This is my favorite album of Elton's. Taupin's lyrics and Elton's music make for amazing songs. The production, instrumentation and arrangements are top notch. Indian Sunset will make you cry.
Great reaction; Elton John is definitely a legend and this is one of my favorites
Early Elton. Classic. This is how he became a superstar, songs of this quality combined with a crazy fun live show.
My favorite EJ album!! Levon and Tiny Dancer are excellent songs from this album as well. Thanks for the super reaction, guys!!
Early Elton was in my opinion was the best. But you can not wrong with anything he did. Great reaction fellas. Much appreciated
A beautiful treasure this song is and this us EJ. Listen to his first album.
You guys need to discover Leon Russell. (Gotta catch Leon's set on George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh!!!) He was Elton's hero and Elton brought him back to life with their collaboration on "The Union". Early Elton is phenomenal. ALL of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"...
Sweet u2, this is one of the best lps cover to cover
My favorite Elton John song. Awesome.
Listen to every aspect of this recording. It is mind-bendingly perfect.
OKAYYYYYYYY, NOWWWW WE'RE TALKING YOU GUYS! 😊THE BEST OF THE BEST, THE CREAM OF THE CROP IN ROCK MUSIC AND SO SO VERSATILE! 💯😊 ONLYYYYYY 52 YEARS AGO THIS WAS LAH AND CHE, LISTEN TO ALL THOSE SOUNDS, INCREDIBLE! 👍
I agree! Elton was at his BEST in his early days! This whole album was fantastic! And several albums after this.
Great variety guys. I remember my friends and I listening to this after school … seems like a lifetime ago. Early Elton John was the best Elton John.
A true winner of an album…And you guys get it.Thank you.
The first 3 major EJ records - Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection and Madman Across the Water are all mind-blowing masterpieces - and all have the amazing Paul Buckmaster creating those incredible string arrangements that dovetail so beautifully with everything else going on! Definitely real strings!
Elton is just a different kind of cat.
70's Elton is pure gold.
An all time favorite song MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER. And to think the iconic TINY DANCER and LEVON are also on this album. You gentleman will, in time, be listening to cuts from the TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION album. Check out all artists between 1970 and 1975 for unbelievable music.
This has always been one of my favorite Elton songs
Airplay Beats doing what they do best. Bringing great old music out of the shadows and shining the light where others are afraid to go.
That's why you guys are the best in the business. Airplay Beats has no fear of trying it all. Thanks, guys, for all you do.
My favourite Elton song.
Really unique Elton John track. Bass, Guitar and piano are all in sync! Beautiful sound ❤❤
This is the real deal, as you say. BT and EJ making beautiful music. This is what it was like in the "olden days"! We didn't have to suffer through Disney movie theme songs.
Great album when it came out we played it all the time.
Early Elton John was great! He got a little commercial for me later but 70’s Elton….love! ❤
Early 70's Elton!!!
This is, I think, the last Elton John album I bought.
He's an amazing artist, and well worth exploring.
I still have my LP from 1972 in almost perfect condition. My favorite by him.
I had forgotten what a great song this is. So dramatic and heavy. Thank you for reviewing/reacting to it. I appreciate Elton more now than ever, esp the early stuff. 👍
This was actually the very first Elton John album I ever bought. So intelligent and so emotional. Pop music? No. A trip through my heart. Yes. Thought fun. Indeed. Adult music and het so heartfelt. He helped me grow up. I was 23, been to Vietnam and thought I understood everything. This was part of my growing up time. Hope it touches you guys.
One of his best...! "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" is another great one of many...
BUMP
When I met my wife in 1984 she was an Elton John fanatic! He’s been a constant in our life to this day!❤
👊good track I love the orchestration
Absolutely KILLER TRACK off this fantastic lp, thank you!
This is my favorite Elton John album, with Yellow Brick Road as 2nd. Spot on about the A1 top shelf production on this album. It is immaculate. This and Yellow Brick Road are worthy full album reactions, or just listens. They are both masterpices in engineering, production and songwriting. Just mind boggling this was recorded over 50 years ago. I still listen to this album at least once a month or so, to this day.
Please check out more songs from this album. In my opinion, this is his masterpiece.
Love early Elton. This is one of my favorites
My favorite EJ song. Atmospheric af.
Great reaction. Early Elton John is soooooo freakin good.
One of my favorites to this day of his!!!
Saw Elton in 74 in Vancouver with my sis. Was my first show.🇨🇦
Great album, and like most 70's albums, gotta listen to it start to finish!!!! Real music has real intentions!
In its totality, Madman Across the Water is my favorite album of Elton John’s. Not a lot of his most famous songs, but I love the blues/gospel influences in the album.
AND ( GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD ) WAS ELTON & BERNIE'S EPIC ( 73 ) DOUBLE LP 😊 AND THE LEADOFF TRACK WHICH HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ROCK SONG OF ALLLLLL TIME FOR 50 YEARS NOW YEAH WHICH IS : FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND / LOVE LIES BLEEDING 😊 IT'S 11:07 LONG AND JUST A GREAT AND OF COURSE HIM BEING MY FAVORITE, HE NEVERRRR HAD A BAD SONG IS WHAT I ALWAYS SAY TO PEOPLE AND HAD SO SO MANY BIG HITS IN 50 YEARS PLUS💯
Real strings, courtesy of the genius that was Paul Buckmaster. There's many contenders, but "Madman" is truly Elton's masterpiece.