The song Daniel makes me think of my brother who was 2 years older than me that passed over three years ago. He moved to and lived and died in Georgia and I live in upstate New York so when he died I didn't get to see him before hand. I miss him every day.
There is absolutely no replacement in life for truly great music that hits the soul. For my money, Elton's best song ever! Still the best 50 years later!!! So ethereal sounding. Another song like this one is completely underrated: "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" PLEASE listen to that one. Same deep soulful sound. Sadly not as popular as it should be.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight is in my top ten favorites of Elton's. But since it reached #4 on the charts in U.S.A. I'm not sure I would define it as underrated.
@stacy moore ; You're the same age as me Stacy , so worlds apart we grew up listening to the same sounds. The 60's and 70's were Filled with Fantastic Ground-breaking Music. :)
One of the prettiest songs of the 1970s. No matter how good a cover is, nobody can do Elton like Elton do. On the other hand, Elton John's covers of other people's songs tend to blow the originals out of the water.
No, YOU'RE fiddlestickin' beautiful! Thank you so much for that reaction. It reminded me of what it felt like when I listened to that song as a kid. My mom had the LP. It was a gatefold and it was awesome. Such good memories.
I’ve loved Elton as long as his career,I started learning piano playing by ear at the age of 57, I can play a few elton intros but “ HARMONY” is the only one I can play right through....... just love EJ n BT xx
Funeral for a friend. Long but beautiful. Saturday night"s alright for fighting. Levon Someone saved my life tonight. He's my favorite singer. A Master!
One thing in life, that I will NEVER be able to achieve, is to fully thank my mother for leaving me her record collection which included Elton, Queen, Bowie, ELO, Herbie Hancock, and many, many other artists that have given me so much joy throughout my life. She may have died when I was 17, but her love of music lives on through me, and i am so happy to see, many others.
I love this song so much and Elton John is one of my favorite singers. His voice is so unique and all his songs make me emotional with every type of feeling.
As far as I can remember this song was about a musical dispute between Elton and his recording contract and the direction in which his music was going and the way he wanted it to go
You are listening to the master, SIR ELTON JOHN. GOOD BYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD, one of the most epic master pieces, of music ever written and played. Remember buying the double album. Still have this classic double album today. One of the best ever. Still going strong 50 years later. Love ya SIR ELTON!!!
Yep - Elton John is amazing. The man new how to create MUSIC! A rare talent. I don’t recall which other ones you’ve already reacted to, but he has so many great songs. Daniel is another favorite of mine.
i heard this on radio in 89 on radio when i was working in a library . later i bought greatest hits I and II , i requested it on radio, i was so excited i called it DOWN THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD OR SOMETHING :) it was my FIRST introduction to Mr. EJ
When you consider 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' 'Funeral for a Friend,' 'Goodbye Norma Jean,' 'Danny Baily,' 'Roy Rodgers is Riding Tonight,' and 'I've Seen that Movie Too,' then you realize that you are being haunted by someone's life events as they exist subjectively!
Great Reaction ! Remember that Elton is the genius who composes the amazing music to.his writing partner, Bernie Taupins amazing lyrics for all of Elton's songs.
" Sorry seems to be the hardest word" was my favorite Elton song when I was just a kid, in the mid 70s, I'd put on my 33's vinyl and put it on repeat, put on my headphones, and play it till I fall asleep.
A truly beautiful song with some special memories for me. My mum used to play this to me at bedtime when I was little boy. I'm 50 now and it always brings a tear to my eye to hear it . I even have a yellow brick road tattoo xxx
I saw him in concert with Chicago & the Beach Boys @ Colorado State University, Hughes Stadium, Fort Collins in September 1975!!! My very first concert!!!
Elton is still selling out crowds for his postponed farewell tour Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour...we’ve seen it THREE times! Elton sings in a lower register these days from throat surgery - but his voice is strong, and his piano playing is fabulous!!
I've seen him twice solo & once with Billy Joel. Had tickets to see him again before covid & ready for that show to be rescheduled. Love love love Elton💜
Scarlet We saw him with Billy Joel in the 90s! The farewell show is AMAZING!! Before COVID, we saw it in Houston & Dallas…then planned a visit to LA around the show at STAPLES Center.
Alright Ms. Jay.y...I love your channel and you are amazing. Let’s go down this Elton John road. Philadelphia freedom, circle of life, blue eyes, the way you look tonight, blessed, little jeannie...keep it coming
On the same note "Harmony" is never played but a little like Yellow brick road but just as good, and "Madman across the water" is FANTASTIC! Up to you to indulge!
Good reaction Jayy. He has so many good songs. I love Philadelphia freedom, Tiny dancer, Dont let the sun go down on me with George Michael live. Plus many more. I went to his Red piano concert and no one sat down through the whole concert, we just sang with him. He is a legend as you probably already know and full of hits.
This song always gives me goosebumps, and I've heard it for over thirty years. Not sure which of his songs you've already reacted to, but some other good ones are: Elton John Songs: * Candle In The Wind (1973) * Daniel (1973) * Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee) * Healing Hands (1989) * I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (1988) * I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (1983) * I'm Still Standing (1983) * Nikita (1985) * Rocket Man (1972) * Sad Songs (Say So Much) * Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (1976) * That's What Friends are For (with Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight) * Tiny Dancer (1971) * Your Song (1970)
Oh yes! GYBR was the first album I ever bought. Hard to convey just how HUGE Elton was in the 70's. He really owned that time frame! So glad you appreciate his genius!
Thanks for a wonderful reaction! It was a complete joy to see! And yes! Rocketman has a soft spot. And this song shows! Could you react to another song of his, it's called "Blessed" I believe you will like it. Thanks.
Elton John has a ton of great hits and also some fantastic album traxxs! Elton John/Funeral For A Friend-Love Lies Bleeding from the same album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Elton & Bernie Taupin is a hard-to-beat songwriting team! This whole album and Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy are two classics that must be listened to in their entirety!
Jayy you are awesome and crack me up. You have your specific personality "Handy Dandy HeeeeadPhoooooones"lol and "three. two. Oooooooone" and "Fiddlestickin' Good" I LOVE IT ^_^
It's always been my favourite tune by him and that's partly the melody, partly the construction of it, but also the dreamy longing. I don't know if we can get that anymore without it sounding hollow.
The whole album is amazing.
I agree. One of the greatest releases of the 70's and I'm no big Elton John fan either. Superbly crafted, written and recorded.
So true, but I definitely prefer the “Don’t shoot me, I’m only the piano player” that’s my favourite Elton album.
True! It was the first album I ever owned and still a favorite. I really need to get a turntable.
This is just a stunning album. But Madmad across the water is my favorite
I love this album to death but I prefer Captain Fantastic!
Elton John is a musical genius
Yeah. Often that word is overused, but not in the case of EJ. He was/is a true musical genius.
@@joeterp5615 The term was certainly abused/overused by a certain a-hole to describe himself (kanye)
@@opertinicy lol, yeah, I’m willing to say that anyone who self-describes themself as a genius is a bit of an a-hole!
@@opertinicy to hell with Kanye! and his music and Kim too!
@@raymondrocha797 they're good at making money, but not much else
I forgot how beautiful this song is!
Getting all choked up.
"Daniel" always makes me cry.
Cynthia Bustamonte (?) here?
The song Daniel makes me think of my brother who was 2 years older than me that passed over three years ago. He moved to and lived and died in Georgia and I live in upstate New York so when he died I didn't get to see him before hand. I miss him every day.
@@tjerwin1, I'm so sorry. That must be painful.
It is and thank you.
Clapping like a little girl! So tickled that you enjoyed it!!! I'm at the age where I've never known a time without Elton John
The entire albums is a masterpiece.
Absolutely
Nothing like 70s Elton! try Bennie And The Jets. Daniel. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me.
I love Benny and the jets live when he does the crazy piano solo.
Don't forget Crocodile rock!
There is absolutely no replacement in life for truly great music that hits the soul. For my money, Elton's best song ever! Still the best 50 years later!!! So ethereal sounding. Another song like this one is completely underrated: "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"
PLEASE listen to that one. Same deep soulful sound. Sadly not as popular as it should be.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight is in my top ten favorites of Elton's. But since it reached #4 on the charts in U.S.A. I'm not sure I would define it as underrated.
I’m 60 years old now. This song came out in the 70’s whenever I was in junior high school.
@stacy moore ; You're the same age as me Stacy , so worlds apart we grew up listening to the same sounds. The 60's and 70's were Filled with Fantastic Ground-breaking Music. :)
I was 15 in 1973 when this album came out. I had it on album twice, and on CD twice. It never gets old...
I was also in JHS we all or our friends had this album right?
@@chrisnicol1644 I was 13 in 73 , but 73 ~ 78 was an Awesome periods for music... do a TH-cam search for the music from those years... :)
You are right. I remember having to wait in line to get Born To Run...1975
Hey girl! “Pinball Wizard”, “Philadelphia Freedom “, “Sorry seems to be the hardest word.” Soooo dang many more.. ❤️✌️
One of the prettiest songs of the 1970s.
No matter how good a cover is, nobody can do Elton like Elton do.
On the other hand, Elton John's covers of other people's songs tend to blow the originals out of the water.
The team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote and composed this great song. I don't consider this a 'cover'.
@@elizabethrogers8306 They’re not saying this is a cover, they were talking about the americas got talent cover she was talking about.
@@desmondcoppin591 Many thanks.
I still have my original album after all these many years. A masterpiece indeed.
Awesome! If you still have that one I can only imagine your collection. ❤✌
Me too….I was 17, $9.99
No, YOU'RE fiddlestickin' beautiful!
Thank you so much for that reaction. It reminded me of what it felt like when I listened to that song as a kid. My mom had the LP. It was a gatefold and it was awesome. Such good memories.
“Harmony” is another little gem on this album and I haven’t seen anyone do a reaction. PLEASE be the first!
'Harmony' and 'Grey Seal'. I'm a sucker for a good mellotron...
Great tune.
I’ve loved Elton as long as his career,I started learning piano playing by ear at the age of 57, I can play a few elton intros but “ HARMONY” is the only one I can play right through....... just love EJ n BT xx
I was JUST gonna comment that! It’s one of his best songs ever!!!
This is why he is Sir Elton John! You have so much before you, I’m jealous! Enjoy the journey!
Elton John great rabbit hole to dive into this was my kick back n sing 🎤 along with master pianist yup
FOREVER ELTON JOHN !!😍😍😍
I love his early music. He has a beautiful voice.
Funeral for a friend. Long but beautiful. Saturday night"s alright for fighting.
Levon
Someone saved my life tonight.
He's my favorite singer.
A Master!
Elton one hit after another!!
Also yes yes and yes. Funeral for a friend!!!!
This song and album were massive when they came out
Elton is in a place by himself. Try Crocodile Rock to feel good.
I saw Elton on this tour, August 1973.
Both Elton and the audience were on fire that night.
It was crazy!
EJ is one of my favorites of all time. Saw him in concert in '95 and it was epic. Also, I'm loving the hair colour, it really suits you.
One thing in life, that I will NEVER be able to achieve, is to fully thank my mother for leaving me her record collection which included Elton, Queen, Bowie, ELO, Herbie Hancock, and many, many other artists that have given me so much joy throughout my life. She may have died when I was 17, but her love of music lives on through me, and i am so happy to see, many others.
Mona Lisa’s and Mad Hatters is a stunner.
I have to agree that’s my favorite Elton Song and I don’t think it’s one of his bigger hits!
Elton is a musical genius that has reinvented himself with each generation. Love, love, llove the hair❤
I love this song so much and Elton John is one of my favorite singers. His voice is so unique and all his songs make me emotional with every type of feeling.
My favourite from Elton John.
As far as I can remember this song was about a musical dispute between Elton and his recording contract and the direction in which his music was going and the way he wanted it to go
You are listening to the master, SIR ELTON JOHN. GOOD BYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD, one of the most epic master pieces, of music ever written and played. Remember buying the double album. Still have this classic double album today. One of the best ever. Still going strong 50 years later. Love ya SIR ELTON!!!
Yep - Elton John is amazing. The man new how to create MUSIC! A rare talent. I don’t recall which other ones you’ve already reacted to, but he has so many great songs. Daniel is another favorite of mine.
Philadelphia Freedom, someone saved my life tonight, and don't let the sun go down on me!! Three great ones Jayy!!
This man has written so much music and so many songs. A very gifted and talented person. Great Video Jayy.👍👍✌
He didn't write the lyrics.....
@@TheYorkMan who wrote the lyrics to this?✌
@@garyphillips3926 Bernie Taupin.
He wrote the lyrics to virtually all of Elton's songs...
@@TheYorkMan talented man.✌
@@TheYorkMan But Elton put just as much effort writing the music. There is no Bernie without Elton and vice versa.
Bernie's writing on this whole album is off the charts. The interior rhymes and meter place these songs on par with the greatest poetry. Unbelievable.
i heard this on radio in 89 on radio when i was working in a library . later i bought greatest hits I and II , i requested it on radio, i was so excited i called it DOWN THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD OR SOMETHING :) it was my FIRST introduction to Mr. EJ
What a voice he had in the 70's. It was like silk.
When you consider 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' 'Funeral for a Friend,' 'Goodbye Norma Jean,' 'Danny Baily,' 'Roy Rodgers is Riding Tonight,' and 'I've Seen that Movie Too,' then you realize that you are being haunted by someone's life events as they exist subjectively!
Great Reaction ! Remember that Elton is the genius who composes the amazing music to.his writing partner, Bernie Taupins amazing lyrics for all of Elton's songs.
" Sorry seems to be the hardest word" was my favorite Elton song when I was just a kid, in the mid 70s, I'd put on my 33's vinyl and put it on repeat, put on my headphones, and play it till I fall asleep.
A truly beautiful song with some special memories for me. My mum used to play this to me at bedtime when I was little boy. I'm 50 now and it always brings a tear to my eye to hear it . I even have a yellow brick road tattoo xxx
Thanks for the reaction! Love this song ❤️stay blessed 😇 beautiful song.
”Philadelphia Freedom" is one of my favs of his!
Jayy, 'Funeral For A Friend' off the same album is awesome.
Spot on! It is indeed 👍🏻
On my list to be played at my memorial 💖
@@angier5775 the song i want played at my memorial is Great Gig In The Sky...Pink Floyd.
Mine would be Brokedown Palace... Grateful Dead
Don’t let the sun go down on me!!!!!
Love the live version with George Michael
My favorite!
Always thought that song was about vampires...
I bought this album when it came out in the 70s, just for this song
I used to listen to this album on repeat when I babysat. Parents had the most amazing vinyl collection.
Tbh just about any song you listen to of his from 1970 to 1975 will blow your mind or (at the least) impress you fully. These were his golden years!
I saw him in concert with Chicago & the Beach Boys @ Colorado State University, Hughes Stadium, Fort Collins in September 1975!!! My very first concert!!!
One of the first songs that I remember ever hearing. That record and I both came out in the early 70s.
🔥🔥🔥🎵🎶🎵 Hearing this song when it came out was amazing. Still puts a smile on my face whenever I hear it...Touching 🙏🏾💜💜
That album is so great. But one of my favorites is 'Dirty Little Girl'...
Elton is still selling out crowds for his postponed farewell tour Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour...we’ve seen it THREE times! Elton sings in a lower register these days from throat surgery - but his voice is strong, and his piano playing is fabulous!!
I've seen him twice solo & once with Billy Joel. Had tickets to see him again before covid & ready for that show to be rescheduled. Love love love Elton💜
Scarlet
We saw him with Billy Joel in the 90s! The farewell show is AMAZING!! Before COVID, we saw it in Houston & Dallas…then planned a visit to LA around the show at STAPLES Center.
I just love you!!! You're facial expressions are everything! You know good music sis!
Alright Ms. Jay.y...I love your channel and you are amazing. Let’s go down this Elton John road. Philadelphia freedom, circle of life, blue eyes, the way you look tonight, blessed, little jeannie...keep it coming
On the same note "Harmony" is never played but a little like Yellow brick road but just as good, and "Madman across the water" is FANTASTIC! Up to you to indulge!
Elton wrote the music and Bernie Taupin wrote the words to all of his songs,a perfect partnership
You would love soooo many Elton songs. Do "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters". You'll just melt. Guaranteed.
Some of the best sounding vocals, ever. Elton could sing.
Elton John was my Rock growing up.
(and your hair looks totes amazing, Jayy!)
Everyone of his songs are amazing. You can't go wrong with any of them.. 💛🎵
"This made my heart smile." Great Reaction! Everybody bought this album when it came out. Thanks!
Check out
Benny and the jets
Song for guy
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Someone saved my life tonight
( all Elton John ) 🙏😉
These songs from The 70s usually came from good albums and this is one well worth the whole listening experience ..
This song and the music video of Sacrifice are my favorites; it is sad but beautiful.
Timeless. When we are gone people will think wow. 1000 years from now.
I think it's the greatest album ever produced. I lived on his music as a teen.
Good reaction Jayy. He has so many good songs. I love Philadelphia freedom, Tiny dancer, Dont let the sun go down on me with George Michael live. Plus many more.
I went to his Red piano concert and no one sat down through the whole concert, we just sang with him. He is a legend as you probably already know and full of hits.
This whole album is just 🔥🔥🔥 you gotta check out more Live Elton John! He’s amazing live, especially in the 70’s-80’s.
“This right here; this is IT”.
High Class Pop. Warms the heart ☮️
This song always gives me goosebumps, and I've heard it for over thirty years.
Not sure which of his songs you've already reacted to, but some other good ones are:
Elton John Songs:
* Candle In The Wind (1973)
* Daniel (1973)
* Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)
* Healing Hands (1989)
* I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (1988)
* I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (1983)
* I'm Still Standing (1983)
* Nikita (1985)
* Rocket Man (1972)
* Sad Songs (Say So Much)
* Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (1976)
* That's What Friends are For (with Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight)
* Tiny Dancer (1971)
* Your Song (1970)
I love "Little Jeannie" also.
Beautiful song
Your Song, Daniel, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Levon...so many great songs.
When you stop a few seconds before the end of the song, it sort of leaves a gnarly residue.
My favorite EJ song! I wore this one out in junior high!
Bernies lyrics are amazing
Sir Elton is a master of his craft.
Great album!
So many good songs!
Harmony probably my favorite, but many close seconds.
Thanks Jayy!
Harmony is my favorite too
any of his early stuff was so sweet. 1969 - 1976
In the late 70's, as I was entering puberty, I was mesmerized by the naked girl on this album cover. The whole album is incredible.
The first album I ever bought with my own money was Elton John ‘Caribou’ back in 1974. I was 11 yrs old.
There is no bad Elton John song, but for the record (no pun intended) my all time favourite is 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight'. Soooo beautiful.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight and I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues are two of my favorites. Also, you look great as a red head. ☺️
Love this album. Please do “Candle in the Wind.”
My favorite song of his. Your Song is a close second.
Such an incredible vocalist!
Elton John - Someone Saved my Life Tonight 🗣️🎙️🔥💯 (Elton rabbit hole for sure🖤)
Oh yes! GYBR was the first album I ever bought. Hard to convey just how HUGE Elton was in the 70's. He really owned that time frame! So glad you appreciate his genius!
Thanks for a wonderful reaction!
It was a complete joy to see!
And yes! Rocketman has a soft spot.
And this song shows!
Could you react to another song of his, it's called "Blessed" I believe you will like it. Thanks.
Elton John has a ton of great hits and also some fantastic album traxxs!
Elton John/Funeral For A Friend-Love Lies Bleeding from the same album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
One of the stand out tracks for me is The Ballad of Danny Bailey, absolutely amazing!
Elton & Bernie Taupin is a hard-to-beat songwriting team! This whole album and Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy are two classics that must be listened to in their entirety!
Jayy you are awesome and crack me up. You have your specific personality "Handy Dandy HeeeeadPhoooooones"lol and "three. two. Oooooooone" and "Fiddlestickin' Good" I LOVE IT ^_^
Elton John is amazing but also Jayy that Color of your hair is GORGEOUS On yoU!!!!! Just so you know ^_^
I get chills every time I hear this
Yeah he has such a broad range of music you can sit and listen to him literally saying all day long
This made me feel good watching it and listening! Thanks great job!
Jayy, I have to say, you have the best reactions and facial expressions from videos!! I luv it
It's always been my favourite tune by him and that's partly the melody, partly the construction of it, but also the dreamy longing. I don't know if we can get that anymore without it sounding hollow.