Jamel, he was saying goodbye to his past and pain that he endured when he was growing up, his mother didn't accept his homosexuality, his father never showed him love and guidance like a father supposed to and the only person that loved him for who he is was his late grandmother.
Don't forget, Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics independently. He sends them to Elton, who puts them to music. And according to Elton, he's never changed them, ever.
LOL I didn’t see your comment I just posted the same thing it’s also very rare that you have someone like Bernie but everybody knows who he is but he’s not in Elton’s band he’s not playing an instrument behind him etc.
Nothing odd about that. When you're a young kid, you're going to like pop music of the time. It's only when you get older that your tastes mature as you do. Unless you grew up in the 70s and this was music of the time, chances are you wouldnt be listening to him as a kid nowadays.
I still have a hard time getting that into my head (I've been listen for years to this man) because Elton just sings them so convincingly like they are his own.
@@markmilner842 And great lyricists. Bernie often wrote songs from Elton's perspective rather than his own (not always, of course). This of course, was written from Bernie's own perspective. But "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" for example, was written from Elton's perspective.
I was 8. It got me anyway, the way music so often did, there on the radio, while other life things were going on. And because of those things, the song got deep rooted in me. If I have a heart, that's where the song is stored. It was my first taste of EJ's music and BT's lyrics. I was knocked over, in a way I still can't explain. Beauty does that.
I was 13 when this album came out. It was magic, and when I go back and listen a half a century on, it's greater than ever. I was an Elton fan as a teen, but I have a an even greater appreciation for him today.
Naturally I respect your opinion but personally I like "Levon" more. "Indian sunset" too. I don't know man, I honestly can't pick a favorite from so many gems!
From Songfacts: Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to this and most of Elton's other songs. He often seems to write about Elton, but this one appears to be about himself. The lyrics are about giving up a life of opulence for one of simplicity in a rural setting. Elton has enjoyed a very extravagant lifestyle, while Taupin prefers to keep it low key. Speaking about the song, Taupin said: "It's funny, but there are songs that I recall writing as if it was yesterday. And then there are those I have absolutely no recollection of, whatsoever. In fact, I'd have to say that for the most part, if someone was to say that the entire Yellow Brick Road album was actually written by someone else, I might be inclined to believe them. I remember being there, just not physically creating. There was a period when I was going through that whole 'got to get back to my roots' thing, which spawned a lot of like-minded songs in the early days, this being one of them. I don't believe I was ever turning my back on success or saying I didn't want it. I just don't believe I was ever that naïve. I think I was just hoping that maybe there was a happy medium way to exist successfully in a more tranquil setting. My only naiveté, I guess, was believing I could do it so early on. I had to travel a long road and visit the school of hard knocks before I could come even close to achieving that goal. So, thank God I can say quite categorically that I am home."
From what I understand this song is about brothers one was enlisted to go to war on foreign land and the other was left behind and how he misses his brother
I work in a poker room and this song comes on and people like start singing along to it quietly, like it has something about it that just gets to people. It's amazing how some artists are so iconic that when they deliver the message they sing it like perfect, hits hard.
My senior year of high school. We all picked up on that line: "Should have listened to my old man." Facing graduation and the road ahead, knowing that we could get burned if we went to the glittering Emerald City (or in my neighborhood, NYC); but many of us still wanted to go anyway.
I didn't listen to mine. I love New York! Most of my rellies, young and old, are country people. I'm not. I've never been used by rich, sybaritic, louche sophisticates, despite their warnings. They should've known better: Compared to many young women who come here, I was never potential arm candy. Plainness saves one a lot of grief.
@@emmejayeh.5995 We were city people originally. I was born there. I still have relatives and friends there. It took about 10 years, and a short marriage, but I made it back, for almost 20 years. Lots of adventures, some heartaches. Had my brushes with the famous; not dazzled.
And you should listen to your mother and grandparents too. Do your thing, live your life but always remember your grandparents advice and your parents advice, we were once your age. Obviously not right about everything, but young people, just think about what we have to say sometimes. Most have us have been there, done that, just saying…..
This song I'm sure will always be considered one of Elton's best. This era was definitely his 'purple patch' the songs him and Bernie were writing at that time were phenomenal. So many songs on this album would be ideal to review 👍
@@joelliebler5690 personally I've always thought Madman is his best album, Tiny Dancer, Levon, Razor Face and Holiday Inn have been amongst my most favourite songs.
Can you imagine being 12 and hearing this on the radio. Having no idea what this means. Just loving the tune and then your in your 40’s, 50’s and being like these guys were prophets. They knew. It’s all so chilling and great .
Only time I saw Elton live was back in 81 or 82, not long after John's death. When he did Empty Garden, there wasn't an extraneous sound in the house. Amazing!
One of my favorite pictures of myself is 15 year old me holding this album, listening to it on the record player, wearing my flared out bell bottoms. The year was 1999. Good music never goes out of style. My pants are a different story. :D
@@YN97WA " Band on the run" by Wings ,I bought just after "Yellowbrick Road" that was a Great album ,I played them both endlessly that summer, there were many "Classic " albums thst came out of the 70's,that are still as good today as they were then, such as "Rumours" , "Bat out of Hell"," A night at the Opera", "Ziggy stardust" as well as iconic ones from Led Zep, Genesis,Yes, .....the list goes on and on and on 👍👍👍
@@andysmith2417 While listening to an oldies radio station, several weeks ago, my wife turned to me and said, "We had the best music!" We started naming artists and albums we grew up with. I think we named all the ones you mentioned.
@@YN97WA yes the best music decade was the 70's I think, coz it started with prog rock,heavy metal and "bubblegum pop" and ended with punk/ new wave ,ska and the new romantics,with everything from pop,country,soul,mod,soft rock,and novelty records and of course disco in between,.....it was so diverse,there was something to suit everyones taste and so many new styles to be discovered,it was awesome to be around in the 70's if you were a music lover,not to mention the crazy hairstyles and fashions 😂😂
Remember Jamal, that Bernie Taupin is the man who wrote the lyrics to Elton's songs. And yeah, he says he was dreaming of simpler laid back lifestyle, while knowing it was way too early in his career to be able to pull it off. He had to travel the long road and pay his dues before he'd be able to achieve some balance in his life.
This and “Levon” are by far my favorite Elton John songs ever. Check out “Levon” if you can. It’s an amazing song and the lyrics are beyond amazing. What I’d give to see him in concert!
"Harmony" is another amazing ballad from this album. It was the B-side to "Bennie And The Jets." I wore out both sides of that single. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is another one of his amazing songs!!! Great reaction!
Can you react to "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John. You'll definitely love that one. And "Sacrifice" by Elton John is very touching.. I believe it deals with the subject matter of having an extramarital affair. Great song
Crocodile Rock is the very first song that I heard from Elton John. One of my cousins introduced me to Elton when I was 11 years old. He had it on a 45 rpm! Yes that was a very long time ago and I have been forever grateful to my cousin for that.🥰
Definitely On the Road Again where once in a very blue moon blues comes to radio. The Owl's voice haunts me today and I've been playing blues for 51 years. Let's Work Together which I will play today.
AMEN, I'm 61 years old, and loved to listen to just about every ELTON JOHN song, that I could, and still enjoy this double album on CD, in my car. One of the greatest albums ever. PS- our 9 teenage grandkids also love to listen to this music.
Me and my siblings used to always sing the ahh ahh ahh part around the house! It Got on my Mum’s nerves! 😂 Not sure if you’ve reacted to it already - But “Benny and the jets” is a banger from him! 😀
@@Vince-lq3ve I didn’t say I didn’t like their other stuff. It’s just unlike other stuff. Unless there are any other 8 minute bangers that don’t have lyrics until about halfway through?
I love his voice, always have but that sing and Daniel always put chills on me. His voice was almost haunting. In a good way. His range from lows to super high. Fantabulous voice!
The main theme of the song is in the part of the verse “you can’t plant me in your penthouse. I’m going back to my plough.” He isn’t going to let anyone tell him how to live and won’t allow fame and fortune to define who he is. His future lies beyond the yellow brick road. Back to his roots. He may have drifted away from them after getting a taste of the high life but he knows he needs to go back in order to feel fulfilled and happy again. "I bet they'll shoot down the plane" means - the media execs will do anything to try and prevent you from getting out so they can keep riding the gravy train.
I vividly remember going to the record store to buy this the week it came out. I played it nearly nonstop for weeks until I knew the lyrics of all of the songs by heart. A truly great album.
The song "Tiny Dancer" got me into Elton John, and I can never thank it enough. I've been to several Elton John shows live, including the current tour before covid hit, and the man still has the voice and soul of his much younger self.
This is my all time favorite Elton John song. "You can't plant me in your penthouse, I'm going back to my plough". It speaks to the pursuit of pure happiness and contentment in life. Sometimes what you think you want isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Growing up I took piano for about 9 years. Elton John was one of my idols and I played this song one year as my recital pieces ♥️♥️ It’s a gorgeous song 🎤♥️
Elton John and billy Joel did a two pianos tour back in the late nineties. There’s a live version of this with Billy sharing the vocals it’s a must listen too!
There are very few songs that make me cry the instant they start but this is one of them. For the reasons you stated and on a personal level. Thank you!!
I loved the world wide broadcast Elton did where he had the telephone sitting on the piano and people were calling him on the spot. He would ask what song you like, then he played it. So cool.
I’ve always thought this was his goodbye statement to a rich lover who used his money to lure him in. And then he woke up and realized he was just another accessory. But I guess it applies to the music industry, too. Great reaction!
Have you yet watched ROCKET MAN ??...THESE SONGS WILL HAVE A BETTER MEANING✌😌I've been listening to this song every sense I was a little girl...years later at the age of 50 watching the movie it has a whole new meaning😌
@@lynnb6840 i understand it was highly fictionalized and distorted view of his actual life but that doesn't change that it gave me a new appreciation for his music
I absolutely love this song..I was in 10th grade when this came out..One of my favorite artists, and Bernie Taupins lyrics were amazing..Have a good day Jamel, stay safe..
Captain Fantastic is my favorite Elton John album. I heard Elton say it was his too. I bought this when I was 15..... 15? Omg....and I listened to Curtains for the first time in ages the other night and got extremely choked up. Actually I cried my eyes out.
...long time ago, I was a teenager when this album was published, love it.....always a pleasure to watch your reactions, thank you, the best to you all, PEACE , Jogi from Germany, Berlin
The first time I heard this song was in 1974 when I was in 7th grade...walking through the school cafeteria wehearing and being drawn into those opening descending chords coming from a table in front of the window and a group of smiling shining 9th grade student body officers who kept rewinding and replaying that song on s trendy portable cassette tape player...I've been an Elvis fan ever since. Your show is really my favorite because of the music! Thank you for revisiting and truly appreciating she some of the hidden treasures of my generation. There is one
... you should listen to I've not seen another first reaction to... It's Elton John from The madman across the water album It's called Indian sunset and it is in my opinion a sleeping masterpiece
Saw him in Vegas. Elton has always been the best piano man. He had his son visually walking thru a yellow brick road. All animated.. spiritual I tell you.
Elton was the greatest songwriter in pop music history. His body of work makes this indisputable. So many songs that were on his albums that weren’t played on radio that would another songwriters best ever.
Great band, some fantastic stuff, my favourite song from them is Blackmail from The Original Soundtrack, probably not everybody's choice, but I love it!
This is my favorite Elton John song of all time, and it takes me straight back to my childhood every time I hear it. Loved this reaction, love ALL your reactions Jamel! Thanks for bringing back masterpieces like this one!
It's an amazing movie. And yeah, they took some liberties with things, but most of the events of the movie Elton talks about in his autobiography "Me." They've just been re-arranged to serve the story (Elton got sober several years before the events of the movie, for instance).
@@michellesmith7323 yep, Russel Mulcahy. I was a teenager in the 80s, so I watched many of his videos on MTV, especially the famous ones he did for Duran Duran.
First time I ever heard this song I was 9, my friends dad had this album on his stereo and when he went to take a shower we played it through his headphones he caught us and told us off for touching his stuff but I loved it. Didn't know who Elton John was or what the song was about, but I'm 58 now and still loving it 😊
When are you gonna come down? When are you going to land? I should have stayed on the farm I should have listened to my old man You know you can't hold me forever I didn't sign up with you I'm not a present for your friends to open This boy's too young to be singing The blues, ah, ah So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough Back to the howling old owl in the woods Hunting the horny back toad Oh, I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road Ah, ah What do you think you'll do then? I bet they'll shoot down the plane It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics To set you on your feet again Maybe you'll get a replacement There's plenty like me to be found Mongrels who ain't got a penny Sniffing for tidbits like you On the ground, ah, ah So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough Back to the howling old owl in the woods Hunting the horny back toad Oh, I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road Ah, ah
this was always one of my favorites from elton. "im not a present for your friends to open and this boy's too young to be singin the blues" damn thats good. how come nobody writes like that anymore???
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Jamel, he was saying goodbye to his past and pain that he endured when he was growing up, his mother didn't accept his homosexuality, his father never showed him love and guidance like a father supposed to and the only person that loved him for who he is was his late grandmother.
one of my all-time favorites from Elton for sure, thanks for getting to this. peace.
Another great song on this album is "I've seen that movie too"
www.songfacts.com/facts/elton-john/goodbye-yellow-brick-road
Don't forget, Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics independently. He sends them to Elton, who puts them to music. And according to Elton, he's never changed them, ever.
Yup, and they've been doing it for over 50 years now.
LOL I didn’t see your comment I just posted the same thing it’s also very rare that you have someone like Bernie but everybody knows who he is but he’s not in Elton’s band he’s not playing an instrument behind him etc.
Buh-Buh-Buh-Bernie writes the hitsssssssssss...
Also. Bernie Taupin did an album with Alice Cooper called From the Inside which released the hit How You Gonna See Me Now?
@@NebulizerChi Bernie Bernie Bernie writes the hitssss...sssss...
It's weird but the older I get, the more I appreciate Elton John's music.
Listen to ', The One.: Just gorgeous.
Gosh, me too!
Same thing with Pink Floyd, Eagles, Bob Segar, and others…
Same. Truly a great artist.
Nothing odd about that. When you're a young kid, you're going to like pop music of the time. It's only when you get older that your tastes mature as you do.
Unless you grew up in the 70s and this was music of the time, chances are you wouldnt be listening to him as a kid nowadays.
Something to keep in mind: Elton wasn’t the lyricist. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics, Elton wrote the music & performed the songs. Great team.
I still have a hard time getting that into my head (I've been listen for years to this man) because Elton just sings them so convincingly like they are his own.
@@leighfoulkes7297 that’s what great singers do.
@@markmilner842 And great lyricists. Bernie often wrote songs from Elton's perspective rather than his own (not always, of course). This of course, was written from Bernie's own perspective. But "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" for example, was written from Elton's perspective.
@@leighfoulkes7297 because he and bernie are like brothers.
@@durv13 Jamel appreciates great music, from many genres, and helps to bring it new audiences.
If you were an early teenage kid in the early 70's this album had a profound influence on your life.
Im 16 now and it does on mine
I was 8. It got me anyway, the way music so often did, there on the radio, while other life things were going on. And because of those things, the song got deep rooted in me. If I have a heart, that's where the song is stored. It was my first taste of EJ's music and BT's lyrics. I was knocked over, in a way I still can't explain. Beauty does that.
I was 13 when this album came out. It was magic, and when I go back and listen a half a century on, it's greater than ever. I was an Elton fan as a teen, but I have a an even greater appreciation for him today.
This is Elton John's best song. It's just perfect, still gives me chills listening to it.
Completely agree. It is beyond perfection.
Naturally I respect your opinion but personally I like "Levon" more. "Indian sunset" too. I don't know man, I honestly can't pick a favorite from so many gems!
Your song too.
Damn right
3 years after: my favourite is still "The One".
This and "Daniel" are a couple of the greatest songs ever written.
For sure
Both 1973 - a great year
I find their non radio songs much better. Gets so much deeper than the "hits". "Goodbye"..."TICKING"..."Indian Sunset"..."High Fying Bird" ...
@S A those are fantastic songs
And Border Song
It's a perfect song.
It really is a perfect song
Agreed
It truly is.
It's a perfect album, too!
Yes, the whole album is amazing 💕
From Songfacts: Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to this and most of Elton's other songs. He often seems to write about Elton, but this one appears to be about himself. The lyrics are about giving up a life of opulence for one of simplicity in a rural setting. Elton has enjoyed a very extravagant lifestyle, while Taupin prefers to keep it low key.
Speaking about the song, Taupin said: "It's funny, but there are songs that I recall writing as if it was yesterday. And then there are those I have absolutely no recollection of, whatsoever. In fact, I'd have to say that for the most part, if someone was to say that the entire Yellow Brick Road album was actually written by someone else, I might be inclined to believe them. I remember being there, just not physically creating.
There was a period when I was going through that whole 'got to get back to my roots' thing, which spawned a lot of like-minded songs in the early days, this being one of them. I don't believe I was ever turning my back on success or saying I didn't want it. I just don't believe I was ever that naïve. I think I was just hoping that maybe there was a happy medium way to exist successfully in a more tranquil setting. My only naiveté, I guess, was believing I could do it so early on. I had to travel a long road and visit the school of hard knocks before I could come even close to achieving that goal. So, thank God I can say quite categorically that I am home."
Thank you!
@@christinejustchris1470 You're welcome Christine!
From what I understand this song is about brothers one was enlisted to go to war on foreign land and the other was left behind and how he misses his brother
@@geebee636 I believe you're thinking of "Daniel."
Yes! Thank you.
"SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT" is another great Elton song to check out.
He already did it! :)
@@teib757 thankyou for telling me!!
One of the best. She almost had him roped and tied !
@@LearnToRefine Thats right " " :)
Great one!
I work in a poker room and this song comes on and people like start singing along to it quietly, like it has something about it that just gets to people. It's amazing how some artists are so iconic that when they deliver the message they sing it like perfect, hits hard.
My senior year of high school. We all picked up on that line: "Should have listened to my old man." Facing graduation and the road ahead, knowing that we could get burned if we went to the glittering Emerald City (or in my neighborhood, NYC); but many of us still wanted to go anyway.
I didn't listen to mine. I love New York! Most of my rellies, young and old, are country people. I'm not. I've never been used by rich, sybaritic, louche sophisticates, despite their warnings. They should've known better: Compared to many young women who come here, I was never potential arm candy. Plainness saves one a lot of grief.
@@emmejayeh.5995 We were city people originally. I was born there. I still have relatives and friends there. It took about 10 years, and a short marriage, but I made it back, for almost 20 years. Lots of adventures, some heartaches. Had my brushes with the famous; not dazzled.
And you should listen to your mother and grandparents too. Do your thing, live your life but always remember your grandparents advice and your parents advice, we were once your age. Obviously not right about everything, but young people, just think about what we have to say sometimes. Most have us have been there, done that, just saying…..
This is Elton John's melodic masterpiece. Just brilliant! The melody soars and soars!!
This is such a classic song!! You can't beat Eltons singing, piano playing, and Bernie Taupins lyrics. Enjoyed your reaction. Have a wonderful day.
Bernie Taupins is a genius on lyric!
@@aleksanderfinstad5785 Yes, Mr. Taupin has written so many great songs. And what a partnership.
@@lisamorrison2149 Lisa, you have never said a truer word 👍
Exactly this song is Masterpiece. Like so many others. I love Elton John.
"Don't let the sun go down on me" is another gorgeous one by Elton John
Would love if he reacted to the George Michael live version
This song I'm sure will always be considered one of Elton's best. This era was definitely his 'purple patch' the songs him and Bernie were writing at that time were phenomenal. So many songs on this album would be ideal to review 👍
As good or better on Tumbleweed Connection, Madman Across The Water,Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player, And Honkey Cat Chateau❤️☮️👍🏻
@@joelliebler5690 👍🏽
@@joelliebler5690 personally I've always thought Madman is his best album, Tiny Dancer, Levon, Razor Face and Holiday Inn have been amongst my most favourite songs.
That and Tumbleweed Connection are my two avorite albums!
@@joelliebler5690 All his early albums were fantastic, but Madman has been my favourite for years.
Can you imagine being 12 and hearing this on the radio. Having no idea what this means. Just loving the tune and then your in your 40’s, 50’s and being like these guys were prophets. They knew. It’s all so chilling and great .
Empty Garden - Mourning the death of his friend John Lennon, whom he met in '73.
That is a fantastic song! Great recommendation!
Forgot about Empty Garden! Heck yes! Please do that one.
This song still makes me cry...
Only time I saw Elton live was back in 81 or 82, not long after John's death. When he did Empty Garden, there wasn't an extraneous sound in the house. Amazing!
A beautiful song it's a superb tribute to John!
Elton John and Yellow Brick Road are synonymous.
This was the first album i ever bought back in 1973, as a 13 year old,loved it then,still love it now....Great album.....thank you my friend 👍👍👍
One of my favorite pictures of myself is 15 year old me holding this album, listening to it on the record player, wearing my flared out bell bottoms. The year was 1999. Good music never goes out of style. My pants are a different story. :D
This was my second album in '73 as a 14 year old. (My first was "The Beatles 67-70.) ✌🇮🇪
@@YN97WA " Band on the run" by Wings ,I bought just after "Yellowbrick Road" that was a Great album ,I played them both endlessly that summer, there were many "Classic " albums thst came out of the 70's,that are still as good today as they were then, such as "Rumours" , "Bat out of Hell"," A night at the Opera", "Ziggy stardust" as well as iconic ones from Led Zep, Genesis,Yes, .....the list goes on and on and on 👍👍👍
@@andysmith2417 While listening to an oldies radio station, several weeks ago, my wife turned to me and said, "We had the best music!" We started naming artists and albums we grew up with. I think we named all the ones you mentioned.
@@YN97WA yes the best music decade was the 70's I think, coz it started with prog rock,heavy metal and "bubblegum pop" and ended with punk/ new wave ,ska and the new romantics,with everything from pop,country,soul,mod,soft rock,and novelty records and of course disco in between,.....it was so diverse,there was something to suit everyones taste and so many new styles to be discovered,it was awesome to be around in the 70's if you were a music lover,not to mention the crazy hairstyles and fashions 😂😂
Remember Jamal, that Bernie Taupin is the man who wrote the lyrics to Elton's songs. And yeah, he says he was dreaming of simpler laid back lifestyle, while knowing it was way too early in his career to be able to pull it off. He had to travel the long road and pay his dues before he'd be able to achieve some balance in his life.
This and “Levon” are by far my favorite Elton John songs ever. Check out “Levon” if you can. It’s an amazing song and the lyrics are beyond amazing. What I’d give to see him in concert!
Didn't he sell cartoon balloons? I love it too!
"Levon" is an amazing song.
@@seankelly8660 Referenced to an amazing musician (RIP)
Still got my ticket for next year - fingers crossed!
Saw him in Melbourne earlier this year and he was INCREDIBLE. Worth the wait if you're planning to go. ❤️
"Harmony" is another amazing ballad from this album. It was the B-side to "Bennie And The Jets." I wore out both sides of that single. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is another one of his amazing songs!!! Great reaction!
Harmony is my favorite!
Harmony is my favorite. Along with Bennie of course.
Can you react to "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John. You'll definitely love that one. And "Sacrifice" by Elton John is very touching.. I believe it deals with the subject matter of having an extramarital affair. Great song
Can we do the Muppets one? 😂
Crocodile Rock for sure!!
"Sacrifice" is totally underrated.
@@michellesmith7323 Oh yes!
Crocodile Rock is the very first song that I heard from Elton John. One of my cousins introduced me to Elton when I was 11 years old. He had it on a 45 rpm! Yes that was a very long time ago and I have been forever grateful to my cousin for that.🥰
Elton John at his absolute peak....an all time favorite album this !!
THE 70s was all over this
...as you are discovering now, this whole album is a masterpiece.
Bernie Taupins is a genius on lyric!
Canned heat isn’t getting any love “going up the country” “on the road again” “I love my baby”
Great song by elton John
Definitely On the Road Again where once in a very blue moon blues comes to radio. The Owl's voice haunts me today and I've been playing blues for 51 years. Let's Work Together which I will play today.
Yes!!
@@dennismason3740 Be sure to look up "Lookin' For My Rainbow", a live performance from Danish TV, IINM.
I have a lot more songs I love from canned heat but I don’t wanna overwhelm him with the boogie
@@Beatles__ - wait until Jamal Jamel hears My Life in the Bush of Ghosts.
Elton John was a HUGE part of my teen years. I've loved him forever!
AMEN, I'm 61 years old, and loved to listen to just about every ELTON JOHN song, that I could, and still enjoy this double album on CD, in my car. One of the greatest albums ever. PS- our 9 teenage grandkids also love to listen to this music.
''Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting'' is one of my favorite Elton John songs....Rocks out !
What about "all the girls love Alice" and "your sister can't twist but she can rocknroll" those were 2 other great rock songs from the album
This is my favorite Elton John song!♥️🙏
Me and my siblings used to always sing the ahh ahh ahh part around the house! It Got on my Mum’s nerves! 😂
Not sure if you’ve reacted to it already - But “Benny and the jets” is a banger from him! 😀
He said Bennie and the jets he has already heard so won’t do a reaction to it. But I agree, it’s pretty good
This was Elton John at peak genius. Such a magnificent track. This can hold it’s wait with any ballad, anytime, anywhere. Great reaction as usual.
Please try"Mona Lisas and mad hatters","Levon", and"madman across the water" all three are Elton John masterpieces ☮️
Next to Daniel, levon is my 2nd fav EJ song so always thumbs up for a levon reaction.
You don’t know how bad we need Mad Man Across The Water
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters is my favorite!
Love those tunes!!!
@@karenwalker2464 me too wish Jamel would react to all three
The first track on that album “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” is an amazing song! Unlike most of his other stuff.
He has reacted to that song combo already
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Unlike his other stuff?? Him and Bernie have been churning out amazing songs for decades.
@@Vince-lq3ve I didn’t say I didn’t like their other stuff. It’s just unlike other stuff. Unless there are any other 8 minute bangers that don’t have lyrics until about halfway through?
@@FrankGBSDC working hour by tears for fears
Going on a Sir Elton John binge I see
I have exactly zero problems with that!
Great binge
And I ain’t complaining either!
I love his voice, always have but that sing and Daniel always put chills on me. His voice was almost haunting. In a good way. His range from lows to super high. Fantabulous voice!
"Sweet (painted) lady from this same album... I love this song.
My favorite Elton song, don't know why but the melody, lyrics and singing just all blend to a perfect song.
"Grey Seal" and "The Ballad of Danny Bailey" are also great tracks on this album.
Love both!
Grey seal is one of my favorite songs on this album!
Grey Seal is so underrated!
Along with This Song Has No Title.
Both are excellent!
This album, and then the single Philadelphia Freedom, launched Elton into the stratosphere of superstardom. Rare place.
Love these reactions to Sir Elton! Please do “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word”. It will get you right in your soul.
Haunting vocals....gives you chills
A true legend he is....Sir Elton John
The main theme of the song is in the part of the verse “you can’t plant me in your penthouse. I’m going back to my plough.” He isn’t going to let anyone tell him how to live and won’t allow fame and fortune to define who he is. His future lies beyond the yellow brick road. Back to his roots. He may have drifted away from them after getting a taste of the high life but he knows he needs to go back in order to feel fulfilled and happy again.
"I bet they'll shoot down the plane" means - the media execs will do anything to try and prevent you from getting out so they can keep riding the gravy train.
A lot of entertainers like that lifestyle.
In 1970 I was 16 years old. THANK YOU, & others like you, for keeping this great music alive! It's a dream come true for me Jamel! It really is!
You should do The bitch is back live from dodgers stadium. One of my favorite live performances of him.
I was at both L.A. shows! Changed my life. I was 16.
I vividly remember going to the record store to buy this the week it came out. I played it nearly nonstop for weeks until I knew the lyrics of all of the songs by heart. A truly great album.
This album was Elton's "Sargent Pepper." It's brilliant! Great reaction to a great song.👍👍May I suggest "Candle in the Wind" from this album.
The song "Tiny Dancer" got me into Elton John, and I can never thank it enough. I've been to several Elton John shows live, including the current tour before covid hit, and the man still has the voice and soul of his much younger self.
This is my all time favorite Elton John song. "You can't plant me in your penthouse, I'm going back to my plough". It speaks to the pursuit of pure happiness and contentment in life. Sometimes what you think you want isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight and Dont Let The Sun Go Down On Me.
Honestly, I never knew many of the lyrics to this song and made them up in my head. Thanks, now I know! LOL
Growing up I took piano for about 9 years. Elton John was one of my idols and I played this song one year as my recital pieces ♥️♥️ It’s a gorgeous song 🎤♥️
You can never go wrong with an Elton John song!
I love this song so much. The chills are real! 🔥
Elton John and billy Joel did a two pianos tour back in the late nineties. There’s a live version of this with Billy sharing the vocals it’s a must listen too!
There are very few songs that make me cry the instant they start but this is one of them. For the reasons you stated and on a personal level. Thank you!!
Please do Elton John "Philadelphia freedom" one of my faves. Love the reaction and the channel 😄
I've got Philadelphia Freedom on 45 (yeah, I'm old). Flip side is Elton and John Lennon doing I Saw Her Standing There.
@@johnmetzger3404 So have l John, I'm getting on a bit too!
He did a great cover of Lucy in the sky with Diamonds 👌
@@keithjones6023 Sometimes I prefer his version (depends on mood, I suppose).
@@johnmetzger3404 he didn't record many covers, but made a good job of that one. I've got that one on a 45 as well.
On the list of one of my favorite songs of all time!! I think a classic song must have great lyrics and harmony/harmonizing... perfection.
One of Elton's greatest songs... back when he could get up there and hit those high notes. Another stellar reaction, Jamel.
My favorite Elton John song, brilliant lyrics and great arrangement too.
Bernie Taupin is among the greatest lyricists ever.
Sure!
Amen
Totally disagree. His lyrics are trite and cliched. ALL the talent lies with Elton. Taupin just got very lucky to have met him.
@@sillysausage4549 Your name matches your reply!
Lyrics are lyrics...Eltons phrasing and melodic abilities made them great!
I loved the world wide broadcast Elton did where he had the telephone sitting on the piano and people were calling him on the spot. He would ask what song you like, then he played it. So cool.
I’ve always thought this was his goodbye statement to a rich lover who used his money to lure him in. And then he woke up and realized he was just another accessory. But I guess it applies to the music industry, too. Great reaction!
Yes, I also interpreted it that way. Kind of a "kept boy" scenario.
No, it's about record company dogs. " I didn't sign up with you "
That's the way I take it also!
Idc who you are, you can’t deny that this is one of the best songs ever made
I’m such an Elton John fan! 🌟🤗 Great classic!
I became obsessed with Elton as a teen. Stopped going to school his music overwhelmed me. Loved this compelling song and album.😌
Absolutely a genius album. Bernie Taupin wrote such amazing songs. 🥰
My absolute favorite Elton John song....LOVE IT!!! So timeless
Have you yet watched ROCKET MAN ??...THESE SONGS WILL HAVE A BETTER MEANING✌😌I've been listening to this song every sense I was a little girl...years later at the age of 50 watching the movie it has a whole new meaning😌
Yea I’m also 50 and that movie gave me a greater appreciation for Elton.
Eh...some of the songs were taken out of context in the movie...and certainly were not contemporaneous to the setting of his “fantasy”.
*FINALLY* somebody's with me on this thought
@@lynnb6840 i understand it was highly fictionalized and distorted view of his actual life but that doesn't change that it gave me a new appreciation for his music
@@danmcconnell5941 absolutely see him in a different light now
You said it right, thank you for keeping the music going. Elton John is a legend and he’ll be going down in history as a great performer.
Please react to Empty Garden by Elton John, I believe he dedicated it to John Lennon
Great song, written right after Lennon's murder.
My mum wants this at her funeral so people can grieve and then move on , glad I won't be there cause this so is so sad !
Welcome to Elton John! One of the greatest musicians to grace this planet. Tons more from Elton that you’ll love! Love your channel❤️👍
Any song off this album would be good. A masterpiece and my favorite album of his!
I absolutely love this song..I was in 10th grade when this came out..One of my favorite artists, and Bernie Taupins lyrics were amazing..Have a good day Jamel, stay safe..
"Curtains" is not a very popular Elton John song, but it is absolutely beautiful. It's the closing track from the "Captain Fantastic" album.
Yes.
Absolutely.
Captain Fantastic is my favorite Elton John album. I heard Elton say it was his too. I bought this when I was 15..... 15? Omg....and I listened to Curtains for the first time in ages the other night and got extremely choked up. Actually I cried my eyes out.
My husband took my daughter from Arkansas all the way to Oklahoma to see Elton. “Tiny Dancer” is their song now, she’s one lucky kid.
...long time ago, I was a teenager when this album was published, love it.....always a pleasure to watch your reactions, thank you, the best to you all, PEACE , Jogi from Germany, Berlin
Same with me. Greatings to Berlin. A great city. I loved my visit there back in 1998). Hope to visit again someday.
@@roddycoles3213, thank you Roddy, you are welcome , all the best to you.....
Great song from an almost flawless album. One of the first albums I ever bought when I was kid. Hooked immediately. 😍
"To thine own self be true." Own your own life and live it as you see fit.
Absolutely love this song!!👍
If you want a banger how about Saturday Night’s alright for fighting 🔥🔥🔥
ELTON ROCKS THAT SONG!!
The first time I heard this song was in 1974 when I was in 7th grade...walking through the school cafeteria wehearing and being drawn into those opening descending chords coming from a table in front of the window and a group of smiling shining 9th grade student body officers who kept rewinding and replaying that song on s trendy portable cassette tape player...I've been an Elvis fan ever since.
Your show is really my favorite because of the music! Thank you for revisiting and truly appreciating she some of the hidden treasures of my generation. There is one
... you should listen to I've not seen another first reaction to... It's Elton John from The madman across the water album It's called Indian sunset and it is in my opinion a sleeping masterpiece
You really need to listen to Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters! Especially a live version. It’s such a beautiful song
My favorite song for 20+ years. Tears me up to this day when I listen to it.
Elton John’s greatest, in my opinion. Check out the live version from Moscow 1979 🙏
agreed!
Superb song.What a composer!And his voice and interpretation,one in a million.Enjoy,people🦋What a treat!Nadja from Mexico🌹
Robert Palmer-SAILIN SAHOES/HEY JULIA/SNEAKING SALLY THROUGH THE ALLEY
Saw him in Vegas. Elton has always been the best piano man. He had his son visually walking thru a yellow brick road. All animated.. spiritual I tell you.
For your next Elton John reaction, I suggest either "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" or "Philadelphia Freedom".
Elton was the greatest songwriter in pop music history. His body of work makes this indisputable. So many songs that were on his albums that weren’t played on radio that would another songwriters best ever.
Elton didn't write the song, Bernie Taupin was the writer. Elton would put the music to the words.
Id love to see you check out some more 10cc "Dreadlock Holiday", "The Wallstreet Shuffle"...
Great band, some fantastic stuff, my favourite song from them is Blackmail from The Original Soundtrack, probably not everybody's choice, but I love it!
This is my favorite Elton John song of all time, and it takes me straight back to my childhood every time I hear it. Loved this reaction, love ALL your reactions Jamel! Thanks for bringing back masterpieces like this one!
You should watch the movie "Rocketman" with Taron Egerton about the life of Elton John. Will give insight into some of his music.
It's an amazing movie. And yeah, they took some liberties with things, but most of the events of the movie Elton talks about in his autobiography "Me." They've just been re-arranged to serve the story (Elton got sober several years before the events of the movie, for instance).
@@SynthMusicWorld the imagery of him walking into the rehab center with the costume on is burned into my brain.
@@michellesmith7323 and the use of "I'm Still Standing" at the end was just brilliant.
@@SynthMusicWorld oh I loved how well they merged Taron into that. ...did you know that video was directed by the same director that did Highlander?!
@@michellesmith7323 yep, Russel Mulcahy. I was a teenager in the 80s, so I watched many of his videos on MTV, especially the famous ones he did for Duran Duran.
First time I ever heard this song I was 9, my friends dad had this album on his stereo and when he went to take a shower we played it through his headphones he caught us and told us off for touching his stuff but I loved it. Didn't know who Elton John was or what the song was about, but I'm 58 now and still loving it 😊
React to skyline pigeon- Elton John
as sung at ryan white's funeral
Elton John's finest songwriting moment. And he had a lot of them.
When are you gonna come down?
When are you going to land?
I should have stayed on the farm
I should have listened to my old man
You know you can't hold me forever
I didn't sign up with you
I'm not a present for your friends to open
This boy's too young to be singing
The blues, ah, ah
So goodbye yellow brick road
Where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road
Ah, ah
What do you think you'll do then?
I bet they'll shoot down the plane
It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics
To set you on your feet again
Maybe you'll get a replacement
There's plenty like me to be found
Mongrels who ain't got a penny
Sniffing for tidbits like you
On the ground, ah, ah
So goodbye yellow brick road
Where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road
Ah, ah
Thank you for sharing the words . I now know what the songs about.
@@michellen2168 ur very welcome. I'm happy I made u happy. 😊
this was always one of my favorites from elton. "im not a present for your friends to open and this boy's too young to be singin the blues" damn thats good. how come nobody writes like that anymore???
Please please please react to don’t let the sun go down on me by Elton John