Jamel you have to check out Rocket Man the movie about Elton and how he and his partner wrote this song. He partner gives him some lyrics and Elton leaves the room and writes the music. Even if you just TH-cam that part of the movie. :)
This is a true musical genius along with his writing partner, Bernie Taupin. The movie made it seem like he wrote this for Bernie. They were pretty close but Bernie is straight so it was just a close friendship and songwriting partners.
You’ve gotta check out the Xmas advert featuring Elton John playing this song, one of the best adverts ever, hits you right in the feels! th-cam.com/video/DShEAPKV0EU/w-d-xo.html
dranet When I was very small (probably 3 or 4 years old, around 1972) I’d sit at our little, antiqued yellow coffee table & pretend to be Elton playing the piano, much to my parent’s amusement. I will never get tired of any of those old songs from Honky Chateau, Tumbleweed Connection, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road etc. Anytime I hear old Elton John I always flash back to memories of being back in my old house in the early 70’s.
I'm surprised it ain't blocked. Elton Johns team is some of the most the hardcore you can get. I think this is technically a live performance, though I have reservations about that being true.
This song when released,, nobody in the world never heard anything like it ever....it's stunning... Bernie Taupin wrote lyrics..Elton wrote music...2 of the greats..
@@skipbellon4342 Your Song in 1970. Then Friends and Levon in '71. Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Honky Cat and then Crocodile Rock in '72. Crocodile Rock was his first number 1 but all these songs, except Friends, got a lot of radio play.
Yes, it's Elton's and Bernies song, I sang this song to my dad when he was dying, I sang and cried. Every time I hear it I think of him. RIP Dad, I love you ❤
Oh, Elizabeth, you made me cry. How beautiful for you to sing this to your Dad ! So sorry that he’s passed. 8 have told my husband for years that I want it played at my funeral.
This was Elton's first hit. I remember hearing it on the radio and instantly loving it and him. I had never heard of him before. He was a nobody at the time, which makes the lyrics much more meaningful than coming from a megastar millionaire.
This is THE song that broke Elton into a star. Everything follows from this success. And yes, as lots of people have said, this is an Elton and Bernie original. If you saw the film Moulin Rouge then this is the song that Ewan McGregor songs to Nicole Kidman. The comment about Elton coming home having his bathwater ready is about right.... Bernie Taupin gave him the completed lyrics and then Elton wrote the music. It's how they did it for 25 years. Stay safe and Keep on Rocking.
Double the 25 years. They’ve been working together over 50. (Since 1967). They took “breaks” but never split up. ”Lyricist Bernie Taupin on Rocketman's Depiction of His 50-Year Bond With Elton John.” John, 72, and Taupin, 69, won a Golden Globe together for Best Original Song for I'm Gonna Love Me Again, which they wrote for the Elton John biopic Rocketman. While John has won five Emmys, a Golden Globe and several other awards, but this is the first he's shared with Taupin. Sir Elton, along with his musical collaborator Bernie Taupin win the Oscar for 'Best Original Song' for '(I'm Gonna) Love me Again' from 'Rocketman'.Feb 10, 2020
That smile at the end of the video says it all, Elton knows he nailed this song. I'm not a big fan of slow, mellow songs but I'll listen to this one every time. Jamel you're correct, this song is just so calming and smooth. Levon, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, All The Young Girls Love Alice deserve a listen.
That’s how we were looking down on him because we got tickets at the last minute when they opened up seating, above and behind the stage!! So he was really facing the other people, but he was much closer to us! And he kept looking up at us! it was just amazing!
Yep.. I have been fortunate enough to see him about 10 times. I got to see him in Vegas for his Million Dollar Piano gig. I was good, but our seats sucked, which is unusual. We usually get decent seats in Vegas. Sadly, his voice is not what it used to be after he had vocal cord surgery. He cannot hit the high notes anymore.. I still love him, but it's not the same.
One day in early 1971, I heard this beautiful song coming from my big brother’s room. Not usually “allowed” in there, I burst through the door begging to borrow the album he was playing, luckily he let me borrow it. Your Song continues to be one of my top ten favorites.
My big brother bought this album, too! And I listened to it over and over in the spring of 1971. I was 12 and had already been "in love". I've been a huge fan of EJ/BT ever since!
I love that line "If I was a sculptor/but then again no." Its like he had this idea started with the sculping metaphor and then just said 'f that' and left it in anyway. Makes me laugh every time. Thanks!
Yes, this is an original Elton John/Bernie Taupin song. It is an early performance and one of Elton's early hits (circa 1970). This is also a definite live performance. The single sounds very much like it. Ty for reacting to this. I hadn't seen this performance before. I think Elton John does indeed get "lost in the moment" when he plays. He is the consummate professional. 💜
There is a really sweet Christmas advertisement for John Lewis that was done in 2018 featuring Elton and this song, going backwards through his career and beginning with the piano he received as a gift when he was a young boy
When Elton sings, he's channeling and adorning the Lyricist. Which, in this case as in most cases, is Bernie Taupin. The sentiment is Bernie's. The musical treatment is Elton's. 'Props' to both Bernie and to Reg. A Timeless recording.
This song put Elton on the map and it never gets old. Stands up today for many reasons. My mother recently passed and she was my champion, inspiration and so much more. We're having a memorial for her and her influence and love for me and I for her leaves me speechless. So, I'm going to play this song. It says it all.
When this song came out, husband and I would sing along with it to each other. Coming up to 45 years married. Elton John, Stevie Wonder,Queen, Rod Stewart, Police, Blondie and Wings are the soundtracks to our lives. Hadn’t heard this in a while. Thank you👩❤️👨
I remember when I heard this on the radio for the first time, the studio version, and I was just captivated by Elton’s voice. I was in 7th or 8th grade, and the musicality, the melodic specialness of his voice and of the song, his beautiful piano playing, and Bernie Taupin’s beautiful lyrics, well, I was hooked on Elton John’s music from then on. Yes, he originated this song. He wrote the music and Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics for all of his early music. He had many many hits and still reigns as one of the greatest singer/songwriter/musicians of the era. He didn’t do many covers, but one good one he did do was Pinball Wizard by The Who.
He has an album called “16 Legendary Covers” that I would highly recommend. None of them made it to the radio, but they are really good. I particularly like his rendition of “Spirit in the Sky.” There is also a live radio performance album Called “11-17-70” with an amazing cover of “Honky Tonk Woman.”
His first big hit, from way back in the early 70's. I've always loved it - so simple and heartfelt. He and Bernie Taupin are an amazing team (Elton writes the music and Bernie writes the lyrics.). They came up with some of the greatest songs ever written, and this one is definitely one of their best.
This was Elton's breakout hit. Loved it then, love it still. "I don't have much money, but boy if I did, I'd buy a big house where we both could live." Bernie could write a lyric, eh?
I love how you said him sitting on the piano singing is peaceful I saw him at a Delaware university, 12th row, 2 1/2 hours just him and a piano and you are so right. He and Bernie Taupin were the best with music and lyric team
@@jasonremy1627 I cant remember, he said it was the first time he ever played in Delaware before someone else drove, all my stuff on storage I cant look at my stub.
Love this song. I was in a very bad place when I was a teenager. Once for Christmas, I received one gift! It was this album, I have loved Elton ever since, music has the power to heal, and bring you back from those dark places!
Good choice for today - soothing is appreciated! Love this song: one of Elton's earliest hits (yes he and Bernie wrote this one), and the first song I memorized start to finish on the piano when I was 13. Try "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" next. Thanks for listening and sharing! Peace from SF
Elton John is the original artist who created this song! I was about 10 years old when I first heard it and knew it would be my wedding song! Years later IT was our wedding song.. 6 months ago my husband passed.............
❤️ that shirt ☺️. This is a beautiful song and it never gets old. Never heard this live version. He’s the originator of this song- lyrics are written by Bernie Taupin, and Elton John wrote the music.
This one is Elton's (and his lyricist Bernie Taupin). His first big hit. Just one of many examples of how great he was in his prime. "Grey Seal" studio version is a mind blower, he kills the piano.
Delivering newspapers as a young kid with the Sun-Times and the Tribune and my transistor radio ....couldn't get enough EJ as a kid ... what an album machine Bernie Taupin and Elton were in the early 70's and later ....ohhh to go back to a time of being a kid without government being an intrusion on a kids life ... time couldn't stand still even for the greatest music generation ... Now even the rock idols are passing away ... petty ,bowie ,peart and now Meatloaf .. .and other greats unmentioned ..( hope they KNEW the Lord) ... ah to go back to when it was More Than a Feeling ... Carry on Our Wayward Son(s) ....thx rcl
The effortlessness of Elton’s excellence is pretty absurd. Always sounds as good live as he does on studio tracks, if not better. And yet it all seems about as difficult to him as microwaving a bag of popcorn.
This song makes me cry. One of my dad's favorites and it makes me think of him and I really miss him. My life was definitely made wonderful by him being my dad.
@@dranet47 I agree with you 100%. Haunting is the only way I can describe it. I just listened to it a couple of hours ago. I never tire of it. I enjoy the entire album, really.
Hey, love what you’re doing. FYI, In almost every song performed by Elton John, he wrote the music and Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics. They’ve collaborated for over 40 years. Bernie will write lyrics and present them to Elton who then sits down at the piano and writes music that he thinks expresses the lyrics. I once saw Elton John on stage and a person handed him a book with plays in it. Elton looked over the dialogue in the play and just started making music to go with the dialogue and it was beautiful. Lord Byron once wrote one of favorite lines about music. He wrote: “Music is love in search of a word.” Your Song was a bit hit for Elton John maybe 40-45 years ago.
Elton is a great singer ,his songs just invite you in. I needed this today.Helped to relieve some of my stress and anxiety .He just tells the story so clearly, Sometimes the music fades and his voice stands on its own.So talented.
“I wonder does he get lost in the moment...he just sees who he’s dedicating this song to.” I think he does. I saw him in concert once. Like you can tell just how deep and personal of a connection he has to each and every song. It was an amazing show. As for where you may have seen this - and I know it’s been answered that he is the original artist - like an awards show or whatever, maybe on an X Factor video? Janet Devlin did an amazing rendition of this on that show many years ago, totally worth checking out.
Yes, Elton wrote this w his partner, Bernie Taupin. I’ve been lucky enough to see Elton live twice, Once at Arco Arena in Sactown, and once at a private corporate party for Genentech employees and their families. He is one of the legendary OGs. 👍🏼
Saw this guy at a vineyard. He was paying solo, just him and a piano. My mum got me the tickets for building some retaining walls and gardens to say thankyou. Was one of the best concerts I've been to. Just me and my mum{ I'm 48 she's 74} eating cheese and biscuits, beautiful wine and Elton playing the hits, outdoors. A magic night.
1970 his break out HIT that made his career. He wrote this with Bernie Taupin on Elton's mom's kitchen table. it was the "B" side of Take me to the Pilot and the DJ's actually preferred the B side better!
Bernie is a true wordsmith. Combined with Elton's vocal and true mastery of the piano, the music becomes a transporter of emotion. I get "brain movies" playing in my head to such music.
Whoever wrote this song for Elton put it in good hands. He told the story beautifully. I have always loved this song.How could anyone feel down while listening to "Your Song".Thanks for reacting to it.
This is one of my favourite reactions of yours--You often have such interesting, thought-provoking questions and observations, and your response is so emotive and genuine. You're like a 'comfortable friend' to your fans :) Keep up the awesome work and don't let the bastards who block posts get you down. Give 'em hell--they're realise the value of what you're providing as the evidence mounts and your message of keeping great music alive increases their exposure. You rock.
This was Elton's first big hit. Elton always writes the music and Bernie writes the lyrics. The entire Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy (From the End of the World to Your Town) is their biographical album, meant to be listened to from front to back. His early stuff is his best, in my opinion. When I was 11 or 12, his music FLOODED the radio.. the Elton John album, Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player, Tumbleweed Connection, Honky Chateau, Madman Across The Water are all fine albums. You could spend a month down this rabbit hole. Love your reactions!
Elton John was on the show “In the Actors Studio” maybe 10 years ago. The audience is made up of aspiring actors going to The Actor’s Studio in NY City. An acting student in the audience opened a book of plays she had to a random page (and this was random, no set up.) Elton looked at the dialogue for maybe 5 seconds and began playing the piano and singing the words in the book to a melody he wrote on the spot. And the music matched the words perfectly. It was amazing.
Oh man you are a blessing. On this crazy insane day that is just about the last straw of this year you come up with this BEAUTIFUL song I have not heard for so long. Lovely.
Just beautiful… I remember the first time I heard this in 1970. My roommate brought the album home. I discovered many great artists because of him. Elton was just becoming known. It made such impression on me. I was 18, just moved from home. I was wishing I had someone to love that much, to play it for. I’ve heard it 100’s of times over the years. Never get tired of it. Now, it makes me sad, because the love of my life passed almost four years ago. Thinking about our memories together. I’m so glad people are still discovering it. Glad it’s not being forgotten, like so many other wonderful songs. Thanks Jamel😊
This song was recorded 50 years ago, this video is from his Top of the Pops British programme in 1971. I actually still remember watching this on TV when I lived in London all those years ago..... Google - why do they call Elton John Mr 10%.
@@colinmaynard2879 ... What do you mean by "before he was gay"?. The Mr 10% was about his record sales in britain, NOT about his sexuality. Elton alone had the biggest record sales (10% of ALL records sold in Britain) for a number of years in the 70s.
The lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John wrote the music and, of course, sang and played it. Taupin and John collaborated for many years.
This is the song my dad used to sing to me as a little girl, anytime I hear Elton John singing I think of my father who has long passed away, it is the perfect love song as it encompasses all kinds of love not just love in a romantic sense! I love that you are doing these video reactions and expanding your exposure to great artists such as Sir Elton John! I’m a very eclectic music fan myself and believe great musicians and artist exist across all genres! Good luck on you musical adventures Brother! 😉🫰🏼
The movie of John’s life depicts this as Bernie writing the lyrics about a girl he was in love with, but turns out that that was artistic licence and it was literally just a romantic lyric he wrote off the top of his head. Good one though!
I usually tear up on this song at the beautiful lyrics. I loved your face when he sang “my gift is my song and this one’s for you”. Really shows how beautiful music can touch the soul
Simply beautiful. Like you said, calming, soothing and relaxing. I love Elton John's music. You can tell he was in love when he created the music to this song and his friend Bernie wrote the lyrics. A perfect combination.
You love the Storytellers, the Balladeers. You have done many, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Gordon Lightfoot, to name a few. Here is a list of others you should check out. Harry Nilsson, who I have been requesting for a few months now, Don McLean, Harry Chapin, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, Jesse Colin Young, James Taylor, Neil Diamond, Carole King, Danny O'Keefe. That should give you a good start. Share the Love of Music.
Sir Elton came to Denver in 2010 and my husband and I decided to go for our anniversary. We broke down and spent the big bucks and sat on the 7th row. It was an absolutely amazing performance. He may not have quite the range he once had, but the man is still brilliant. This song introduced him to the world, and one of my best friends even played it at her wedding.
My wife and I saw him play in Portland 2 years ago. Over 2 hours of him singing and playing... AMAZING. He only got off stage to change his jacket and glasses, for about 1 minute. The band played an interlude and he got back up and nailed it.
A lot of the vocal tone he throws in in this live version comes out full force in the album _Tumbleweed Connection_ . Check out _Where To Now St. Peter_ and _Amoreena_ from that album.
I met my husband when we were both in Jr High in 1970, the same year this came out. He played it for me on the guitar and stole my heart. It is still one of our very special songs.
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Jamel you have to check out Rocket Man the movie about Elton and how he and his partner wrote this song. He partner gives him some lyrics and Elton leaves the room and writes the music. Even if you just TH-cam that part of the movie. :)
This is a true musical genius along with his writing partner, Bernie Taupin. The movie made it seem like he wrote this for Bernie. They were pretty close but Bernie is straight so it was just a close friendship and songwriting partners.
@@gopmomof2 Thanks all this time i thought otherwise thanks again
You’ve gotta check out the Xmas advert featuring Elton John playing this song, one of the best adverts ever, hits you right in the feels!
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That was a live performance. I lived that era. Platforms wide bells crazy hair. That's pure Elton.
After 50 years, I never tire of hearing that song.
Timeless masterpiece.
dranet When I was very small (probably 3 or 4 years old, around 1972) I’d sit at our little, antiqued yellow coffee table & pretend to be Elton playing the piano, much to my parent’s amusement. I will never get tired of any of those old songs from Honky Chateau, Tumbleweed Connection, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road etc. Anytime I hear old Elton John I always flash back to memories of being back in my old house in the early 70’s.
me neither
Totally agree, one the greatest songs ever written in my opinion
@@susanmaggiora4800 TY! Your story makes me feel happy😁💜
Glad this one wasn't blocked. One of the most beautiful ballads ever written. Thank you once again, brother Jamel, for your reactions 💜
I'm surprised it ain't blocked. Elton Johns team is some of the most the hardcore you can get. I think this is technically a live performance, though I have reservations about that being true.
Umm yes 👍
One of the most simplistic, yet beautiful songs.
Well said :)
Jamel,I think everyone who watches this channel would dedicate this song to u. U are a wonderful and beautiful person.
Amen to that.
Totally agree. Jamel's been a go-to for me when I've been down this year. So happy he's here sharing great music and his beautiful spirit with us.
Preach Sister! (As Jamel would say.)
I second that emotion!
I agree!
This song when released,, nobody in the world never heard anything like it ever....it's stunning... Bernie Taupin wrote lyrics..Elton wrote music...2 of the greats..
Probably the greatest and most legendary songwriting duo. At least for me.
@@nickavenoso7851 and friends for more than 50.years. Elton thank Bernie for his frienship and support when they won the Oscar.
Bernie was only 18 when he wrote these lyrics.
This is Elton’s music and melody and his partner Bernie Taupin lyrics. It was their vet first hit song that broke open Elton’s music career.
Yes, all Elton John and Bernie Taupin!
Did you know they didn't meet in person for decades?
Weeks. Not decades.
I though Crocodile Rock was first.
@@skipbellon4342 Your Song in 1970. Then Friends and Levon in '71. Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Honky Cat and then Crocodile Rock in '72. Crocodile Rock was his first number 1 but all these songs, except Friends, got a lot of radio play.
Yes, it's Elton's and Bernies song, I sang this song to my dad when he was dying, I sang and cried. Every time I hear it I think of him. RIP Dad, I love you ❤
Oh, Elizabeth, you made me cry. How beautiful for you to sing this to your Dad ! So sorry that he’s passed. 8 have told my husband for years that I want it played at my funeral.
Wow... what a great daughter you are. Bless you and yours.
Blessings to you sweetie ❤️
Oh, makes me miss my dad ❤️
@@JanS1 Blessings to you too friend ❤️
This can move me to tears, the line about "how wonderful life is, while you're in the world".
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen.. I'm crying now..
He was such a young baby when he recorded this! Look at that face! But he sang it with such sincerity.
This is an original Elton/Bernie song, but has been covered often.
including Moulin Rouge which may be the awards show version
I believe lady Gaga sang it to him when he was honored at Kennedy Center
"...how wonderful life is, while you're in the world."
This was Elton's first hit. I remember hearing it on the radio and instantly loving it and him. I had never heard of him before. He was a nobody at the time, which makes the lyrics much more meaningful than coming from a megastar millionaire.
Beautiful, heartfelt song. He’s an artistic genius. Songs like this never get old. They only get better with time ❤️
Yes, this was written by Elton John and his writing partner, Bernie Taupin and released on Elton's 2nd album in 1970
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@@SciFiNut2 you're right, I completely forgot about that album. 👍
@@SciFiNut2 Empty Sky is an awesome, and very underrated album of Elton's.
One of the top writing teams in music ever.
This song became "our song" - when my husband and I first started going together - 45 years ago. So it holds such special feelings for me even now.
This was our wedding song in 1988...
This is THE song that broke Elton into a star. Everything follows from this success. And yes, as lots of people have said, this is an Elton and Bernie original. If you saw the film Moulin Rouge then this is the song that Ewan McGregor songs to Nicole Kidman. The comment about Elton coming home having his bathwater ready is about right.... Bernie Taupin gave him the completed lyrics and then Elton wrote the music. It's how they did it for 25 years.
Stay safe and Keep on Rocking.
Double the 25 years. They’ve been working together over 50. (Since 1967).
They took “breaks” but never split up. ”Lyricist Bernie Taupin on Rocketman's Depiction of His 50-Year Bond With Elton John.” John, 72, and Taupin, 69, won a Golden Globe together for Best Original Song for I'm Gonna Love Me Again, which they wrote for the Elton John biopic Rocketman. While John has won five Emmys, a Golden Globe and several other awards, but this is the first he's shared with Taupin. Sir Elton, along with his musical collaborator Bernie Taupin win the Oscar for 'Best Original Song' for '(I'm Gonna) Love me Again' from 'Rocketman'.Feb 10, 2020
This is one of the most beautiful love songs I have ever heard
That smile at the end of the video says it all, Elton knows he nailed this song. I'm not a big fan of slow, mellow songs but I'll listen to this one every time. Jamel you're correct, this song is just so calming and smooth. Levon, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, All The Young Girls Love Alice deserve a listen.
All the Young Girls Love Alice - another favorite. Harmony, Roy Rogers.. almost any song from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is good.
This is live. He is the original singer. It was in the movie Moulin Rouge where it was sung by Ewan McGregor.
Moulin Rouge is a great movie and one that Jamel should watch now that he has been on his "music journey"
I like the album track better. It captures the vibe better. Imo.
@@k_spats Both versions offer different reasons to love it.
Also a hit in the US for Three Dog Night (not that people remember)
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Elton John said that Ewan McGregor actually did a better job with the song than he did.
Wonderful song. Never gets old listening to it. That's a masterpiece.
How wonderful life is... thank you, Jamel....it's for people like you that keep it turned on..thanks, Jamel
Hey Kids!
I’ve seen him PLAY THAT BEAUTIFUL SONG, in concert!
I will never forget it! ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
That’s how we were looking down on him because we got tickets at the last minute when they opened up seating, above and behind the stage!!
So he was really facing the other people, but he was much closer to us! And he kept looking up at us! it was just amazing!
Me too - it was his opening song and I was in tears right from the start !!!!!! He is an amazing showman.
Yep.. I have been fortunate enough to see him about 10 times. I got to see him in Vegas for his Million Dollar Piano gig. I was good, but our seats sucked, which is unusual. We usually get decent seats in Vegas. Sadly, his voice is not what it used to be after he had vocal cord surgery. He cannot hit the high notes anymore.. I still love him, but it's not the same.
@@connieb4372 He's just like the rest of us. He's getting old. Singing, especially at a high level is an athletic workout.
That's the beauty of this song. Then lyrics are simple, yet eloquent. And yes, it perfectly sums up the feeling of being love for most anyone.
One day in early 1971, I heard this beautiful song coming from my big brother’s room. Not usually “allowed” in there, I burst through the door begging to borrow the album he was playing, luckily he let me borrow it. Your Song continues to be one of my top ten favorites.
My big brother bought this album, too! And I listened to it over and over in the spring of 1971. I was 12 and had already been "in love". I've been a huge fan of EJ/BT ever since!
I love that line "If I was a sculptor/but then again no." Its like he had this idea started with the sculping metaphor and then just said 'f that' and left it in anyway. Makes me laugh every time. Thanks!
Yes, this is an original Elton John/Bernie Taupin song. It is an early performance and one of Elton's early hits (circa 1970). This is also a definite live performance. The single sounds very much like it. Ty for reacting to this. I hadn't seen this performance before. I think Elton John does indeed get "lost in the moment" when he plays. He is the consummate professional. 💜
There is a really sweet Christmas advertisement for John Lewis that was done in 2018 featuring Elton and this song, going backwards through his career and beginning with the piano he received as a gift when he was a young boy
When Elton sings, he's channeling and adorning the Lyricist. Which, in this case as in most cases, is Bernie Taupin. The sentiment is Bernie's. The musical treatment is Elton's. 'Props' to both Bernie and to Reg. A Timeless recording.
If you call him Reg, he will likely give you a dirty look. That's like calling Freddie Mercury Farouk.
He doesn’t like to be called Reg....His legal name is Elton Hercules John.
Elton John happens to be Sean Lennon's godfather. You can hear Elton John on the piano in John Lennon's 1974 hit Whatever Gets You Through the Night.
This song put Elton on the map and it never gets old. Stands up today for many reasons. My mother recently passed and she was my champion, inspiration and so much more. We're having a memorial for her and her influence and love for me and I for her leaves me speechless. So, I'm going to play this song. It says it all.
When this song came out, husband and I would sing along with it to each other. Coming up to 45 years married. Elton John, Stevie Wonder,Queen, Rod Stewart, Police, Blondie and Wings are the soundtracks to our lives. Hadn’t heard this in a while. Thank you👩❤️👨
I remember when I heard this on the radio for the first time, the studio version, and I was just captivated by Elton’s voice. I was in 7th or 8th grade, and the musicality, the melodic specialness of his voice and of the song, his beautiful piano playing, and Bernie Taupin’s beautiful lyrics, well, I was hooked on Elton John’s music from then on. Yes, he originated this song. He wrote the music and Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics for all of his early music. He had many many hits and still reigns as one of the greatest singer/songwriter/musicians of the era. He didn’t do many covers, but one good one he did do was Pinball Wizard by The Who.
He has an album called “16 Legendary Covers” that I would highly recommend. None of them made it to the radio, but they are really good. I particularly like his rendition of “Spirit in the Sky.” There is also a live radio performance album Called “11-17-70” with an amazing cover of “Honky Tonk Woman.”
His first big hit, from way back in the early 70's. I've always loved it - so simple and heartfelt. He and Bernie Taupin are an amazing team (Elton writes the music and Bernie writes the lyrics.). They came up with some of the greatest songs ever written, and this one is definitely one of their best.
This was Elton's breakout hit. Loved it then, love it still. "I don't have much money, but boy if I did, I'd buy a big house where we both could live." Bernie could write a lyric, eh?
This song was my song to my wife.
That’s lovely 😊 🥰☺️😘
Same here!
I love how you said him sitting on the piano singing is peaceful I saw him at a Delaware university, 12th row, 2 1/2 hours just him and a piano and you are so right. He and Bernie Taupin were the best with music and lyric team
Shout out for Delaware 👍😁
The Bob Carpenter Center? I saw many shows there back in the 90s. Go Blue Hens!
@@jasonremy1627 I cant remember, he said it was the first time he ever played in Delaware before someone else drove, all my stuff on storage I cant look at my stub.
There's only one University in Delaware with a venue big enough for Elton John. It would be UD, and it would be the Bob.
Love this song. I was in a very bad place when I was a teenager. Once for Christmas, I received one gift! It was this album, I have loved Elton ever since, music has the power to heal, and bring you back from those dark places!
I can relate, Sheila. Music has been my refuge my whole life. So wonderful to share these great old songs! Peace & be well.
Amen !!
Good choice for today - soothing is appreciated! Love this song: one of Elton's earliest hits (yes he and Bernie wrote this one), and the first song I memorized start to finish on the piano when I was 13. Try "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" next. Thanks for listening and sharing!
Peace from SF
Elton played at my wedding.....sang this song to. I should clarify, it was an Elton John impersonator.....but he was pretty good.
Did you know that the real Elton John played at Rush Limbaugh's wedding? True fact.
@@ericjahoda2997 so?
@@kitty1376 La, Ti, Do!
@@ericjahoda2997 A beer!
And Elton donated the money he earned to his AIDS Foundation. I'm sure Rush really "loved" that.
Uh oh, getting closer to don't let the sun go down on me live with Elton John and George Michael. I can feel it lol
Awesome performance!
Love that song!
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Yes!!! Awesome songs!
Yes
Elton John is the original artist who created this song! I was about 10 years old when I first heard it and knew it would be my wedding song! Years later IT was our wedding song.. 6 months ago my husband passed.............
Elton John is timeless! All of it... all of it!
This man can put to music what you can't even put to words.... and make them your own!!!
One of my favorite songs from Elton John..I love everything he does..
❤️ that shirt ☺️. This is a beautiful song and it never gets old. Never heard this live version. He’s the originator of this song- lyrics are written by Bernie Taupin, and Elton John wrote the music.
Have loved Elton John's music for nearly 50 years...never tire of it...
When this song first came out; my forever love gave me the album and dedicated this song to me. He and this song will always remain special
"Burn Down the Mission" is another banger by Elton John..
TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION ...
Fav album of him
Great song on an equally great album!
And another GREAT live performance.
Classic song, classic album.
This one is Elton's (and his lyricist Bernie Taupin). His first big hit. Just one of many examples of how great he was in his prime. "Grey Seal" studio version is a mind blower, he kills the piano.
Delivering newspapers as a young kid with the Sun-Times and the Tribune and my transistor radio ....couldn't get enough EJ as a kid ... what an album machine Bernie Taupin and Elton were in the early 70's and later ....ohhh to go back to a time of being a kid without government being an intrusion on a kids life ... time couldn't stand still even for the greatest music generation ...
Now even the rock idols are passing away ... petty ,bowie ,peart and now Meatloaf ..
.and other greats unmentioned ..( hope they KNEW the Lord) ... ah to go back to when it was More Than a Feeling ... Carry on Our Wayward Son(s) ....thx rcl
This and Daniel are my favorite Elton songs. Thank you.
The effortlessness of Elton’s excellence is pretty absurd. Always sounds as good live as he does on studio tracks, if not better. And yet it all seems about as difficult to him as microwaving a bag of popcorn.
This song still makes me tear up every time I hear it. It was on Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Songs of all time too.
"Mona Lisas and mad hatters","Levon", and"madman across the water" please please pretty please ☮️
All 3 Amazing...!!!!
Love Mona Lisas & Manhatten!!
Yes to all but “Madman Across the Water” is his magnum opus, in my humble opinion. It’s absolute perfection.
@@allisonreed7682 have you heard Brabdi Carlile's cover of Madman? Nothing short of amazing!
@@candygram4435 I haven’t! In fact, I don’t think I’ve heard anything by her at all. I’m willing to check it out, though!
"Levon", "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy", and "Mellow"!
This song makes me cry. One of my dad's favorites and it makes me think of him and I really miss him. My life was definitely made wonderful by him being my dad.
MAD... MAN...ACROSS...THE...WATER!!!!!
I agree, studio version. Jamel MUST hear the orchestral arrangement of that song. Incredible!
From a european point of view, the mad man across the water might be gone soon
Brandy Carlisle doe a nice job on this one.
@@dranet47 I agree with you 100%. Haunting is the only way I can describe it. I just listened to it a couple of hours ago. I never tire of it. I enjoy the entire album, really.
@@rockinresurrection6542 Feck off, jerk. I've enjoyed PROSPERITY these last 4 years. Worry about your own shit.
Giant Elton fan, he's my all-time favorite artist, and this is my favorite Elton song. First Dance at my wedding, its just so lovely.
Hey, love what you’re doing.
FYI, In almost every song performed by Elton John, he wrote the music and Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics. They’ve collaborated for over 40 years. Bernie will write lyrics and present them to Elton who then sits down at the piano and writes music that he thinks expresses the lyrics.
I once saw Elton John on stage and a person handed him a book with plays in it. Elton looked over the dialogue in the play and just started making music to go with the dialogue and it was beautiful.
Lord Byron once wrote one of favorite lines about music. He wrote: “Music is love in search of a word.”
Your Song was a bit hit for Elton John maybe 40-45 years ago.
Elton is a great singer ,his songs just invite you in.
I needed this today.Helped to relieve some of my stress and anxiety .He just tells the story so clearly, Sometimes the music fades and his voice stands on its own.So talented.
“I wonder does he get lost in the moment...he just sees who he’s dedicating this song to.”
I think he does. I saw him in concert once. Like you can tell just how deep and personal of a connection he has to each and every song. It was an amazing show.
As for where you may have seen this - and I know it’s been answered that he is the original artist - like an awards show or whatever, maybe on an X Factor video? Janet Devlin did an amazing rendition of this on that show many years ago, totally worth checking out.
Yes, Elton wrote this w his partner, Bernie Taupin. I’ve been lucky enough to see Elton live twice, Once at Arco Arena in Sactown, and once at a private corporate party for Genentech employees and their families. He is one of the legendary OGs. 👍🏼
Elton John is one of the living legends that I wish I could see in concert. ❤️
Just beautiful! A timeless classic. Happy memories 💕
I’d love to see a top 10 or 20 list of your favourite songs that you’ve discovered doing this. 👍🏻
Whenever I try singing this I get choked up. My hat's off to him for making through this
Saw this guy at a vineyard. He was paying solo, just him and a piano. My mum got me the tickets for building some retaining walls and gardens to say thankyou. Was one of the best concerts I've been to. Just me and my mum{ I'm 48 she's 74} eating cheese and biscuits, beautiful wine and Elton playing the hits, outdoors. A magic night.
1970 his break out HIT that made his career. He wrote this with Bernie Taupin on Elton's mom's kitchen table. it was the "B" side of Take me to the Pilot and the DJ's actually preferred the B side better!
Jamel...you’ve not heard magic until you hear:
Levon
The Border Song
Madman Across the Water
Excellent choices. ❤💚💜💙💛
Great song, always reminds me of my mother.....the beauty of music taking you back to a certain time and place
Bernie is a true wordsmith. Combined with Elton's vocal and true mastery of the piano, the music becomes a transporter of emotion. I get "brain movies" playing in my head to such music.
Whoever wrote this song for Elton put it in good hands.
He told the story beautifully.
I have always loved this song.How could anyone feel down while listening to "Your Song".Thanks for reacting to it.
Love this song and therefore love you!
This is one of my favourite reactions of yours--You often have such interesting, thought-provoking questions and observations, and your response is so emotive and genuine. You're like a 'comfortable friend' to your fans :) Keep up the awesome work and don't let the bastards who block posts get you down. Give 'em hell--they're realise the value of what you're providing as the evidence mounts and your message of keeping great music alive increases their exposure. You rock.
Music means more then alot of people know. A song can literally save someone's life !
This was Elton's first big hit. Elton always writes the music and Bernie writes the lyrics. The entire Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy (From the End of the World to Your Town) is their biographical album, meant to be listened to from front to back. His early stuff is his best, in my opinion. When I was 11 or 12, his music FLOODED the radio.. the Elton John album, Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player, Tumbleweed Connection, Honky Chateau, Madman Across The Water are all fine albums. You could spend a month down this rabbit hole. Love your reactions!
It baffles me that he said that he said that he wrote this in 15 minutes. 🤯❤️
The music. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics before Elton started, like pretty much all their songs.
It's not so surprising. Some poems just have the music in them. You read them and the tune is right there.
Elton John was on the show “In the Actors Studio” maybe 10 years ago. The audience is made up of aspiring actors going to The Actor’s Studio in NY City.
An acting student in the audience opened a book of plays she had to a random page (and this was random, no set up.)
Elton looked at the dialogue for maybe 5 seconds and began playing the piano and singing the words in the book to a melody he wrote on the spot. And the music matched the words perfectly. It was amazing.
@@BoojumFed ahh... I must have missed that part of the documentary I was watching, thank you for telling me... Bernie Taupin is so talented.
@@daningram9797
Wow!!! That must have been incredible to see live!
Oh man you are a blessing. On this crazy insane day that is just about the last straw of this year you come up with this BEAUTIFUL song I have not heard for so long. Lovely.
Just beautiful…
I remember the first time I heard this in 1970. My roommate brought the album home. I discovered many great artists because of him. Elton was just becoming known.
It made such impression on me. I was 18, just moved from home. I was wishing I had someone to love that much, to play it for.
I’ve heard it 100’s of times over the years.
Never get tired of it.
Now, it makes me sad, because the love of my life passed almost four years ago. Thinking about our memories together.
I’m so glad people are still discovering it. Glad it’s not being forgotten, like so many other wonderful songs.
Thanks Jamel😊
This is the Elton John I love. The albums Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection and Madman Across the Water are just beautiful.
This song was recorded 50 years ago, this video is from his Top of the Pops British programme in 1971. I actually still remember watching this on TV when I lived in London all those years ago..... Google - why do they call Elton John Mr 10%.
Indeed before he was gay 🤭🤣😂
@@colinmaynard2879 ... What do you mean by "before he was gay"?. The Mr 10% was about his record sales in britain, NOT about his sexuality. Elton alone had the biggest record sales (10% of ALL records sold in Britain) for a number of years in the 70s.
@@powerdavid6235 Yes but at the time he was unable to be out
Try “Harmony” from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Steve Barrows For sure!!
The lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John wrote the music and, of course, sang and played it. Taupin and John collaborated for many years.
This is the song my dad used to sing to me as a little girl, anytime I hear Elton John singing I think of my father who has long passed away, it is the perfect love song as it encompasses all kinds of love not just love in a romantic sense! I love that you are doing these video reactions and expanding your exposure to great artists such as Sir Elton John! I’m a very eclectic music fan myself and believe great musicians and artist exist across all genres! Good luck on you musical adventures Brother! 😉🫰🏼
The movie of John’s life depicts this as Bernie writing the lyrics about a girl he was in love with, but turns out that that was artistic licence and it was literally just a romantic lyric he wrote off the top of his head. Good one though!
My Man, Sir Elton. I’ve seen him in concert three times. I’m 52, grew up in the 70’s and 80’s, and HE is my all time favorite musician.
I usually tear up on this song at the beautiful lyrics. I loved your face when he sang “my gift is my song and this one’s for you”. Really shows how beautiful music can touch the soul
and today, we need to feel peace
You gotta check out “Island Girl”, “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” and “Little Jeannie”
Little Jeannie indeed
Simply beautiful. Like you said, calming, soothing and relaxing. I love Elton John's music. You can tell he was in love when he created the music to this song and his friend Bernie wrote the lyrics. A perfect combination.
You don't take a nap to this song... you CRY and LOVE it forever!!!
You love the Storytellers, the Balladeers. You have done many, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Gordon Lightfoot, to name a few. Here is a list of others you should check out. Harry Nilsson, who I have been requesting for a few months now, Don McLean, Harry Chapin, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, Jesse Colin Young, James Taylor, Neil Diamond, Carole King, Danny O'Keefe. That should give you a good start. Share the Love of Music.
🧡🧡 "My gift is my song.. yeah & this one's for you." 🧡🧡
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I'm just in awe of performers who have the dedication and courage to lay themselves bare for the entire world. It takes mega-strength to do that.
Jamel with think that everyday. How wonderful it is that you're in the world. Our world, thank you.
Three Dog Night actually recorded this song with Elton's permission when EJ was opening for them back in 1970.
Thank you for saying this, I was going to say the same thing. They did record it FIRST, then EJ put it on his album.
Never been to Spain is a good one
Love this song.. Thank you for your reactions.. Chris from sweden 🙏🤙
Sir Elton came to Denver in 2010 and my husband and I decided to go for our anniversary. We broke down and spent the big bucks and sat on the 7th row. It was an absolutely amazing performance. He may not have quite the range he once had, but the man is still brilliant. This song introduced him to the world, and one of my best friends even played it at her wedding.
My wife and I saw him play in Portland 2 years ago. Over 2 hours of him singing and playing... AMAZING. He only got off stage to change his jacket and glasses, for about 1 minute. The band played an interlude and he got back up and nailed it.
A lot of the vocal tone he throws in in this live version comes out full force in the album _Tumbleweed Connection_ . Check out _Where To Now St. Peter_ and _Amoreena_ from that album.
My second favorite Elton Song. I hope you react to my favorite “Candle In The Wind” (the Marilyn version).
Don’t need the costumes, lights, or the craziness. Stripped down Elton and his piano are everything.
I met my husband when we were both in Jr High in 1970, the same year this came out. He played it for me on the guitar and stole my heart. It is still one of our very special songs.