Such a great interview; very cute, charismatic and funny. I had the privilege of meeting Elton in 2000. He was genuinely kind and gracious. Very strong handshake 😊
He seemed so polite, easy going and very sociable, someone that would naturally attract a crowd even if he weren't star. In watching Elton here, this is, to me, a personality that very few would not want to be around.
Thank you for the reply. It's so exciting for me to be able to see all these videos of Elton that would not be accessible to most of us if it weren't for websites like TH-cam. Every so often, I catch something wonderful I didn't know existed from years ago. Long Live Elton!!!!!
I TOTALLY agree! He is so adorable here, so shy yet so humble and brave! He does have the cutest laugh in the world; I always thought it sounded like a series of hiccups! Ans when he smiles he has those cute cheek dimples and square, little baby teeth. What a cutie! And his sincere, honest tone makes him appear trustworthy and delightful to hang out with. Elton could do no wrong to his fans.
1976 my friend calls me he has an extra ticket to see Elton that night in concert - i say no thanks - he says its a free ticket - i say no thanks, not an Elton fan - my friend practically has to twist my arm to go - i go - the greatest entertainment experience i ever had by far - three hour show, Elton at his musical peak - great singer, piano player, entertainer - but those songs - amazing - sure i knew the hits but the album tracks i didn't know were brilliant - the next day i started buying up elton john records, and taught myself to play the piano and started writing songs - since then i have seen Elton in concert many many times with a band, solo with just Ray Cooper, with Billy Joel - he is a genius and a great human being with his charitable work. God bless Elton, Bernie Taupin and their families!
Elton's very charismatic and adorable! (as well as flying real high) It was a good interview, and I spit my soda out when Tom Snyder commented that he was waiting for Elton to 'take a breath' before commenting back to him. lol
We saw him that Friday night in Raleigh, NC. It was so hot in the NCSU auditorium. We were first in line for tickets, but still so many tix for VIPs and radio ppl, we were half way back in the audience. He was very good though. And so gracious. It was 1980. Even then I wished I could of seen him in 1976 during his heyday.
What all of you people commenting on his ending up in Vegas don't get, is that 1. Elton always said things like that. 2. He sure as hell wouldn't have ended up in Vegas way back then. He did, much later, when older and in a different frame of mind. Elton always is very much in the moment.
Snyder not always my cup of tea but he does well with Elton here. Keeps it light and friendly and finds interesting topics around his tour and his big Central Park show. The gay thing had been in the press and gotten a lot of attention; I appreciate Tom not dragging it out even when Elton seemed ready to with the Cartier song.
Course he does, and people remind him for sure. "me and my big mouth...." is his usual response 😎 He used to say things all the time... One early interview on Parkinson, for example, when he says that he probably has three years left as a star...
Why was everyone obsessed with whether he had glasses or hat on? Like I get it he had a little bit of a hair transplant on top and he was known for his crazy glasses but I mean people grow up and out of things I guess, interviewing back then was so invasive why do you do this, why do you do that ? ( I love how he pronounces “Saturday”....). 🥰
1980 was a hard time, before that interview we lost Bon Scott from AC/DC, 8 days later after that interview we lost John Bonham from Led Zeppelin and a couple of months later we lost John Lennon and nobody knew at that point how big of a tragedy that year would be
I watched the Tom Snyder show when EJ was interviewed for Pinball Wizard, and was really annoyed when he said it was a show but not a great show.I see that was an isolated event, he seems to respect EJ
A little awkward: standing ovation, no, sitting ovation--well, standing in their hearts ....what?! Was Tom on some drugs? Also a bit awkward: when Elton says that line about they know everything and they know nothing about me-- which is the way I like it. And the camera doesn't show Tom, but he's absolutely silent--and Elton keeps his sly grin. Was Tom ......speechless?
If we're talking awkward, Elton puts his hands out while Tom is holding 2 rings which prompts Tom to say "I'm not putting these rings on you" ... that's awkward
I knew this queen, I met him through his manager John Reid in a gay bar in NYC, John came right up to me & asked me if I wanted a drink the normal bar crap lingo, since I had one already I said no, so the bar tender place a chip by my drink exclaiming that I had a drink coming to me. Anyhow we started talking & he said he was Elton manager truth be told I didn't even care, so I asked him what he did he said he was his manager I was like wow, what else could I say, he than ask ed me if I wanted to see the show I said okay call me tomorrow before 5:00pm sure as hell the hone rang at 5:00pm. I said it appears that you are telling the truth I said what time shall I meet you he said 6:30 at the Helmsley Palace Hotel I said okay, well sure enough he was telling the truth, I wasn't all that star struck like most people would be not that I didn't like his music I'm just not like that, I'm not a person that gets off on other people fame.
Ok so what's the point of your comment. That you had sex with John Reid? That you had sex with Elton John? Or that you're so superior to everyone else in the world that you don't get star struck? The virtue signaling here is disgusting. This is literally the worst story I've ever read.
Such a great interview; very cute, charismatic and funny. I had the privilege of meeting Elton in 2000. He was genuinely kind and gracious. Very strong handshake 😊
Elton is very attractive here and has the cutest laugh.
I totally agree! He seemed really comfortable with Tom, as well!
He seemed so polite, easy going and very sociable, someone that would naturally attract a crowd even if he weren't star. In watching Elton here, this is, to me, a personality that very few would not want to be around.
Thank you for the reply. It's so exciting for me to be able to see all these videos of Elton that would not be accessible to most of us if it weren't for websites like TH-cam. Every so often, I catch something wonderful I didn't know existed from years ago. Long Live Elton!!!!!
I TOTALLY agree! He is so adorable here, so shy yet so humble and brave! He does have the cutest laugh in the world; I always thought it sounded like a series of hiccups! Ans when he smiles he has those cute cheek dimples and square, little baby teeth. What a cutie! And his sincere, honest tone makes him appear trustworthy and delightful to hang out with. Elton could do no wrong to his fans.
And he has lovely eyes!
He’s is such a nice person and he’s got a great sense of humor.and he’s still like that at age 70
74 in March!
Elton is hilarious at times and clearly has no filters for his mouth and I'm so here for that!
On camera
He is adorable .. and I love his eyes :)
Vivid Dreaming cocaine eyes
Not exactly cocaine
He’s got the prettiest voice omg
1976 my friend calls me he has an extra ticket to see Elton that night in concert - i say no thanks - he says its a free ticket - i say no thanks, not an Elton fan - my friend practically has to twist my arm to go - i go - the greatest entertainment experience i ever had by far - three hour show, Elton at his musical peak - great singer, piano player, entertainer - but those songs - amazing - sure i knew the hits but the album tracks i didn't know were brilliant - the next day i started buying up elton john records, and taught myself to play the piano and started writing songs - since then i have seen Elton in concert many many times with a band, solo with just Ray Cooper, with Billy Joel - he is a genius and a great human being with his charitable work. God bless Elton, Bernie Taupin and their families!
I want to be you
Wow I wish I had seen him live. Watched his BBC appearances and he is a genius at singing and playing the piano. Thank goodness for you tube.😊
i literally love elton s sense of humor i love this
"They know everything about me, and they know nothing about me. Which is the way I like it".
Hi David Knott….! 👋
maybe it was youth and drugs, but i cant get enuff of the ELTON of this era, he's got a sexy swagger about
him, and such a great laugh!
Omg Ikr!!!!!So effing sexy.who cares he's gay .I'm a straight woman ,I'll be with him
i had a crush on him back then ......it lasted for 20 years..LOL!!!!
He's so cute!
so are you!
Elton's very charismatic and adorable! (as well as flying real high) It was a good interview, and I spit my soda out when Tom Snyder commented that he was waiting for Elton to 'take a breath' before commenting back to him. lol
He's so cute, so so cute. And so funny!
So handsome!!!
He has the cutest smile
the guy's got a good sense of humour
Murielle Le Blanc when he said”the flying terd” I almost died
Like all the Brits!
We saw him that Friday night in Raleigh, NC. It was so hot in the NCSU auditorium. We were first in line for tickets, but still so many tix for VIPs and radio ppl, we were half way back in the audience. He was very good though. And so gracious. It was 1980. Even then I wished I could of seen him in 1976 during his heyday.
gosh he's adorable!
If you go to an Elton John show strictly cause it’s “an event” u have issues
Watching for like the gazillionth time!! I sooooo love him! #1980EltonJohn is EVERYTHING ❤❤❤❤❤
What all of you people commenting on his ending up in Vegas don't get, is that 1. Elton always said things like that. 2. He sure as hell wouldn't have ended up in Vegas way back then. He did, much later, when older and in a different frame of mind. Elton always is very much in the moment.
"It's like saying do you want to go to a soccor game? Of course I want to go to a soccer game. Do you want to be Donald Duck?
What a legent i love him sooooo much
Elton's outfit is so 1983
It has a Keith Haring feel to it and Keith was very much in vogue at that time.
ahead of his time as usual! 😎
Me enamoré de Elton John de los 80!🥰🤭
he's soooo cute
I just love his smile and laugh!!!!!! He makes me crazy!!!
That is one of the coolest comments of all time!
A big thumbs up for you :)
Dont go breaking my hat
Great video... Love him!! Kinda funny that he says he'll never end up in Vegas... LOL!
"Love Lies Bleeding" - always paired with "Funeral for a Friend" (an instrumental)
Same song.
He is soooo adorable!!!!!
In love 😍
His laugh,looks, voice is so sexy
Snyder not always my cup of tea but he does well with Elton here. Keeps it light and friendly and finds interesting topics around his tour and his big Central Park show. The gay thing had been in the press and gotten a lot of attention; I appreciate Tom not dragging it out even when Elton seemed ready to with the Cartier song.
At that time he has not announced it yet.
he was 33 there
Always the best
A lot of his persona is compensating for how empty he felt spiritually and emotionally back then. He survived on pure energy for years.
I know more straight men who look less manly than Elton looks in this take. And he is funny too
I mean, Freddie Mercury in the 80s looked more manly than other straight men of the time
During that time nobody knew about his drug problem .
sniffff
Kevin K how is being gay a problem
He Looks so Handsome😊
Was it "everybody knows everything about me and knows nothing" that he said?
I was only having a slightly offensive joke. I think Elton John is brilliant and is sexuality doesn't bother me!
Oh Elton. I just saw you in Vegas. I wonder if he remembers saying that. 😂
Course he does, and people remind him for sure. "me and my big mouth...." is his usual response 😎
He used to say things all the time... One early interview on Parkinson, for example, when he says that he probably has three years left as a star...
1980 Elton: "I honestly never thought I would tour again with a band." :D
God, Elton John was so handsome and attractive when he was young..
Why was everyone obsessed with whether he had glasses or hat on? Like I get it he had a little bit of a hair transplant on top and he was known for his crazy glasses but I mean people grow up and out of things I guess, interviewing back then was so invasive why do you do this, why do you do that ? ( I love how he pronounces “Saturday”....). 🥰
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
1980 was a hard time, before that interview we lost Bon Scott from AC/DC, 8 days later after that interview we lost John Bonham from Led Zeppelin and a couple of months later we lost John Lennon and nobody knew at that point how big of a tragedy that year would be
he looks great in contacts
Well done, Elt'
love lies bleeding
Kay Starr and Jim Nabors.....funny line
the year 1980 always makes me nervous.
@Alexandra Ponce it's the same year John Lennon died🥺🥺.
EJ never takes himself seriously, hence the cartier song.LOL. To be as accomplished as he was at what ....23? AMAZING and deserved
Guy with a talent of 1,000,000 interviewed by your dad.
did he say that he would never end up in vegas?
jim carrey stole his entire lloyd christmas bit from this interview... limo driver and all.
And he did end up in Las Vegas🤩
He's so funny!! I never knew.
Some one needs to send this interview to Elton with a message, you shur ate your words didn't you?
Yep cause he is was doing Vegas and making ALL THAT CASH!!!
If I read everything
about Elton's personality right, he'd be the first to laugh and make a joke himself at it.
what song is he singing at the beginning at like 00:38 ??? Anyone know ???
TheNm4 that’s Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
Cool!!
❤
He'll end up in Vegas...no way! Lmao and it's right where he ended up
...... well , he did indeed end up Vegas! Too funny!
I would have been all over Tom Snyder like a cheap suit. He gets me all hot and bothered.
He was a sexy man.
eltonjll
- E pra putz
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+Vic Morrow Forever In My Heart I guess blades can mean different things... to the same person in this case.
@JeffPrinceTV thanks for the answer ... it helped :)
Rocketman!
I watched the Tom Snyder show when EJ was interviewed for Pinball Wizard, and was really annoyed when he said it was a show but not a great show.I see that was an isolated event, he seems to respect EJ
You just want to shout at his 1980 self “it’s ok. Be yourself. Come out.”
Cocaine is a hell of a drug
2:44 -4:23 A stand up routine
Really enjoyed this interview but its sad to see how doped up he was.
Bet Lennon watched this. Does he mention him....
@guitargrinder1 ...lol is that some kind of problem?
He is wearing his Central Park getup.
A little awkward: standing ovation, no, sitting ovation--well, standing in their hearts ....what?! Was Tom on some drugs?
Also a bit awkward: when Elton says that line about they know everything and they know nothing about me-- which is the way I like it. And the camera doesn't show Tom, but he's absolutely silent--and Elton keeps his sly grin. Was Tom
......speechless?
If we're talking awkward, Elton puts his hands out while Tom is holding 2 rings which prompts Tom to say "I'm not putting these rings on you" ... that's awkward
I knew this queen, I met him through his manager John Reid in a gay bar in NYC, John came right up to me & asked me if I wanted a drink the normal bar crap lingo, since I had one already I said no, so the bar tender place a chip by my drink exclaiming that I had a drink coming to me. Anyhow we started talking & he said he was Elton manager
truth be told I didn't even care, so I asked him what he did he said he was his manager I was like wow, what else could I say, he than ask ed me if I wanted to see the show I said okay call me tomorrow before 5:00pm sure as hell the hone rang at 5:00pm. I said it appears that you are telling the truth I said what time shall I meet you he said 6:30
at the Helmsley Palace Hotel
I said okay, well sure enough he was telling the truth, I wasn't all that star struck like most people would be not that I didn't like his music I'm just not like that, I'm not a person that gets off on other people fame.
Ok so what's the point of your comment. That you had sex with John Reid? That you had sex with Elton John? Or that you're so superior to everyone else in the world that you don't get star struck? The virtue signaling here is disgusting. This is literally the worst story I've ever read.
"'He'll end up in Vegas.' Ha ha. No way." Seems funny now.
面白かったあ～ コスチュームも カッコイイね
He’s high as a kite here. I mean.
En español
Well he did didn't he... but just not in the way people thought ;)
This is the same oútfit he wore at Central Park
Ah, I see! :)
He'll end up in Vegas... HAHA No Way.... um Elton.... Red Piano..... Million Dollar Piano... enough said.
So much coke...
It's the year John Lennon was killed.:(
08:03 onwards cocaine backdraft then drippy nose.
Screw yourself bitch
Much coke??
So? So? So? So?....
Gay, gay, gay... gay.
quizpubbob So What.
quizpubbob yep he’s gay so what
Hope you’ve come out by now 💅🏽
'-' So
Sexy sexy sexy sexy