Elton's early catalogue is a treasure trove - gold mine - whatever. "Tiny Dancer", "Levon", "Your Song" "Country Comfort" "Rocket Man" "Candle in the Wind" "Burn Down the Mission" "Funeral for a Friend" "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" and so many more.
This album(Blue Moves) was hated by critics because it had "too many songs" and they were too lazy to listen to it🤣 And people didn't like Elton anymore, because he came out as bisexual in 1976. So soon Elton disappeared from the screens. I guess that's why I only learned in 2019(From the Rockarman movie) that Elton could play the piano🤣 and write his own songs. I only knew his hits from the 80s and 90s. Blue Moves is Elton's favorite album and mine too, because all the songs are so great. These are the best songs from this album "Tonight" "One Horse Town" "Chameleon" "Boogie Pilgrim" "Cage the Songbird" "Crazy Water" "Shoulder Holster" "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" "The Wide-Eyed And Laughing" "Someone's Final Song" "Idol"
He and Bernie Taupin....damn. Such masters of composition. But this is really one of my faves. I remember seeing him perform it on the Tonight Show....just him and his piano. Chills. And the host and audience were blown away also. Enjoy. One of my faves of his is a lovely little song called Harmony.
Now you're going deep into the catalog, you see it's not just about the big hit songs. Such a special musician, taking Bernie's lyrics and turning them into magic.
I really don't know what song by Elton John tops this one, but if you've never heard "Levon" before you really ought to do that. Polo, you seem like the sort of person who would really enjoy and appreciate it.
I've been a Loyal Lifer Sir EJ and Bernie Taupin fan, in REAL TIME, since I was 8 years old... and COUNTING... back when hardly anyone had heard of them and their songs yet...I'm 62 now so I've been there with them through it ALL ! I enjoy and look forward to Experiencing it all over again as you venture through one of the most profound, Magical and diverse discographies in music history! Their genius duo has lasted 57 years and STILL counting! ENJOY Polo! Shawn in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Thank you for not interrupting one of my favourite EJ songs so many reactors do and it's annoying.! The way the emotion comes across is just so solid, we have all been there at some time in our lives. Saw him perform live in 1983 at Birmingham Arena UK he was a tiny dot on stage, we sat at the back but boy did he give a performance. Thanks Elton for all you music.
There's a piece of footage of Elton at the piano. The interviewer asks how he composes. Elton shuffles through some papers & says 'take this one' & creates Tiny Dancer. It's mind blowing.
There's so much good Elton it's tough to pick, I've been vibing with some of his deeper cuts lately but since your journey is near the beginning I'd tell you to go listen to "Tiny Dancer" as it's a big hit, a timeless classic, and just a magical song.
I’m assuming that you’ve become familiar with Elton’s teamwork with the songwriter Bernie Taupin. Elton actually doesn’t write lyrics. Bernie writes the lyrics, gives them to Elton, and he then writes the music for it. Forever, this has been their relationship; all the way back to “Your Song” days.
Eltons self professed favorite ablum of all time ( mine too ) is Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. It chronicles he and lyricist Bernie Taupins musical journey. "Someone Saved my life Tonight" is the most well known track on that album. My favorite is the self titled sound track "Captain Fantastic ( aka Elton) and the Brown Dirt Cowboy ( Bernie)
Elton John’s Have Mercy for the Criminal is the best song I’ve ever experienced live. And I’ve been to a lot of concerts over the years. I also didn’t know the song when I saw him perform it.
I Need You To Turn To or Take Me To The Pilot Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony. Bernie Taupin was the main lyricist and Elton John, the composer on most EJ songs. Incredible duo since the 60's.
Your Song is another classic with a singular sentiment. I read that it was Princess Diana's favorite. They were close friends, and she became a beloved humanitarian.
Polo- you will SWOON over Sara Bareilles’ cover of Elton’s Yellow Brick Road live. I know your taste - it will blow you away. Elton even said “ It’s her song now”.
Bro you have to do Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding IMHO it's his masterpiece is all I can really say because the song just leaves me speechless. I sincerely hope you get around to doing it. ✌Peace✌
someone saved my life tonight, harmony
The lyrics that Bernie Taupin creates, with the arrangements by Elton, are truly masterpieces. So impactful.
So glad to see people here giving Bernie Taupin his due, too.
Not many songs pull on your heart strings as hard as this one. ❤️
This is one of those beautifully sad songs that make me happy.
Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding is a must. They need to be listened to together as one leads directly into the other.
Elton's early catalogue is a treasure trove - gold mine - whatever. "Tiny Dancer", "Levon", "Your Song" "Country Comfort" "Rocket Man" "Candle in the Wind" "Burn Down the Mission" "Funeral for a Friend" "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" and so many more.
My hero❤❤❤❤. Been listening since 1970 and still listening. Thank you for reacting to the greatest ever
As far as Elton John Don’t let the sun go down on me. Keep up the good work brother !
One of the absolute greats. So glad to have grown up listening to this legend.
This album(Blue Moves) was hated by critics because it had "too many songs" and they were too lazy to listen to it🤣 And people didn't like Elton anymore, because he came out as bisexual in 1976. So soon Elton disappeared from the screens. I guess that's why I only learned in 2019(From the Rockarman movie) that Elton could play the piano🤣 and write his own songs. I only knew his hits from the 80s and 90s. Blue Moves is Elton's favorite album and mine too, because all the songs are so great. These are the best songs from this album
"Tonight"
"One Horse Town"
"Chameleon"
"Boogie Pilgrim"
"Cage the Songbird"
"Crazy Water"
"Shoulder Holster"
"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word"
"The Wide-Eyed And Laughing"
"Someone's Final Song"
"Idol"
He and Bernie Taupin....damn. Such masters of composition. But this is really one of my faves. I remember seeing him perform it on the Tonight Show....just him and his piano. Chills. And the host and audience were blown away also. Enjoy. One of my faves of his is a lovely little song called Harmony.
Now you're going deep into the catalog, you see it's not just about the big hit songs. Such a special musician, taking Bernie's lyrics and turning them into magic.
I really don't know what song by Elton John tops this one, but if you've never heard "Levon" before you really ought to do that. Polo, you seem like the sort of person who would really enjoy and appreciate it.
"Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" showcases everything good about Elton and his band.
He’s just amazing. So many classics.
So glad you are listening to the greats. You can’t go wrong with Elton
When I was a little girl, I heard Crocodile Rock for the first time, and I became a fan of Eltons music. Give it a spin.
Funny thing is that's the one song Elton doesn't like or play.
@@Angelicus-p5p I've heard him play it in concerts and on television.
Tiny Dancer for me
@@debbierondeau6743 He's said he wishes he hadn't written it because he has to play it - he hates it.
ELTON: the soundtrack to my life. The best singer-songwriter ever. This one, would bring a tear to a glass eye.
I've been a Loyal Lifer Sir EJ and Bernie Taupin fan, in REAL TIME, since I was 8 years old... and COUNTING... back when hardly anyone had heard of them and their songs yet...I'm 62 now so I've been there with them through it ALL ! I enjoy and look forward to Experiencing it all over again as you venture through one of the most profound, Magical and diverse discographies in music history! Their genius duo has lasted 57 years and STILL counting! ENJOY Polo! Shawn in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This song breaks me 😭 So beautiful ❤
Love this song! Beautiful melody and heartfelt emotional lyrics. One of my favorites of his.
Thank you for not interrupting one of my favourite EJ songs so many reactors do and it's annoying.! The way the emotion comes across is just so solid, we have all been there at some time in our lives. Saw him perform live in 1983 at Birmingham Arena UK he was a tiny dot on stage, we sat at the back but boy did he give a performance. Thanks Elton for all you music.
Elton John & Bernie Taupin were one of the great song writing teams. "Madman Across The Water" is a masterpiece I cherish.
Elton John & Bernie Taupin ARE one of the great song writing teams
Love that one too!
This song makes me cry every time! Still...
His duet with George Michael and tribute to Princess Diana are amazing too
Yes his duet with George Michael on Don’t let the sun go down on me
I love most everything by Elton John and was introduced to him when I was about 5 and I am 56 and still love him
Elton is a gift.
if you haven't, then Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding has GOT to be next. You will be floored.
Elton was definitely the “King Midas” of music!
There's a piece of footage of Elton at the piano. The interviewer asks how he composes. Elton shuffles through some papers & says 'take this one' & creates Tiny Dancer. It's mind blowing.
One of my favorites from Elton John is Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. His music is a perfect mix of sad and beautiful. Glad to see you checking him out.
Madman Across the Water is a really good Elton John song.
Michelle’s Song from the 1971 British film “FRIENDS”
It’s an amazing song about young love.
Elton John …. Empty Garden. He wrote it for John Lennon following his death
Love this song!!!!
🎹 💯 This is one of my favorite EJ tunes‼️🔥
Thanks for this reaction, Polo‼️☮️❤️🎶
"Tonight" is another great song from "Blue Moves."
There's so much good Elton it's tough to pick, I've been vibing with some of his deeper cuts lately but since your journey is near the beginning I'd tell you to go listen to "Tiny Dancer" as it's a big hit, a timeless classic, and just a magical song.
Come Down In Time.... deffo!
I’m assuming that you’ve become familiar with Elton’s teamwork with the songwriter Bernie Taupin. Elton actually doesn’t write lyrics. Bernie writes the lyrics, gives them to Elton, and he then writes the music for it. Forever, this has been their relationship; all the way back to “Your Song” days.
Come Down In Time is a lovely song.
An amazingly beautiful song!
LISTEN TO IM STILL STANDING
You really need to check out ISLAND GIRL. Great rock song with a different twist.
Eltons self professed favorite ablum of all time ( mine too ) is Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. It chronicles he and lyricist Bernie Taupins musical journey. "Someone Saved my life Tonight" is the most well known track on that album. My favorite is the self titled sound track "Captain Fantastic ( aka Elton) and the Brown Dirt Cowboy ( Bernie)
This is one of my favorites. He also has a version that he sings with kd lang that is so beautiful
Thanks for your insightful articulate reviews.
My favorit Elton song is madman across the water, then...mona Lisa's and mad hatter's..
Then funeral for a friend. Too many....😊
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road or Bennie and the Jets ! Also Daniel! They are all amazing songs!❤
Elton John’s Have Mercy for the Criminal is the best song I’ve ever experienced live. And I’ve been to a lot of concerts over the years. I also didn’t know the song when I saw him perform it.
Bernie writes them, Elton puts them to music.
Bernie writes the lyrics, Elton writes the music. They both write 😊
You can't go wrong with Elton ❤ I love Toni Braxton!!! En Vogue too!!! Free Your Mind is extraordinary!!!
I Need You To Turn To or Take Me To The Pilot Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony. Bernie Taupin was the main lyricist and Elton John, the composer on most EJ songs. Incredible duo since the 60's.
I need you to turn to .👍👍👍👍👍
blue moves is my fav album from ej one horse town is a banger not a bad track on the whole album
Love Elton John . Some of my favorites are:
Tiny Dancer
Philadelphia Freedom
Your Song
Don’t let the sun go down on me (duet with George Michael)
I love Bennie and the jets too
@ another great suggestion
Empty Garden- his tribute to John Lennon- live at Madison Square Garden- is very special. Also Skyline Pigeon.
My first exposure to Elton was Benny & the Jets and it may have been on Soul Train
Your Song is another classic with a singular sentiment. I read that it was Princess Diana's favorite. They were close friends, and she became a beloved humanitarian.
This song along with levon are my favorites by him
Incredible song writing
This song always makes me cry.😭
Elton John and Billy Joel probably my favourite solo artist
Polo- you will SWOON over Sara Bareilles’ cover of Elton’s Yellow Brick Road live. I know your taste - it will blow you away. Elton even said “ It’s her song now”.
Love this song, try " the way you look tonight." It's a great song !lol the all are great !😅😅
Next Elton song: “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues”
The great Ray Charles covered it and featured Elton. Also smooth jazz chanteuse Diana Krall covered it.
Quality.
Great song
Captain Fantastic and Meal ticket are great
brown dirt cowboys collosal album
Good evening Polo! Huggicates and love !❤😊❤
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I like his newer song, Cold Cold Heart and old stuff Philadelphia Freedom and Pineball Wizard
Ugh pinball Wizard
Empty Garden! His tribute to John Lennon.
I read in Rolling Stone in the 80s that this song was Elton's response to the American backlash after he came out as "bisexual."
I took my daughter to his Farewell Tour show @ Dodger’s Stadium ❤
The Joe Cocker version of this song is also incredible.
Little Jeanie or all the girls love Alice.
Don't let the sun go down on me.......
Joe Cocker did an amazing cover.
Have a listen to ‘something about the way you look tonight’
Thanks for this and anything by Elton. I'd love to see you react to Honky Cat. Please?
Bernie Taupin wrote Elton's songs.
The majority but not all .
Mona Lisa’s and Mad Hatters…..
Polo, could you reco mend a couple of your favorite Toni Braxton songs? I love Unbreak My Heart. But sadly, that is the only one i know
If you ever had a whimsical notion to chat with a total stranger... pick me. 🙂
Another of my least favorite EJ offerings. Just too sticky-sweet pablum. IMO, his best ended with Captain Fantastic.
Beautiful song. Well written. Undeniable talent. Unfortunately, it lacks the emotional element that would take it to super song level. IMO.
Bro you have to do Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding IMHO it's his masterpiece is all I can really say because the song just leaves me speechless. I sincerely hope you get around to doing it.
✌Peace✌
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