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Saw him live there in 1976. Three times. Not a Reggie Dwight fan now. But I wish him well.

Bernie makes me laugh. American artists 😂😂😂😂

how in Hell can he remember ALL the lyrics ? Sheesh

It’s funny how small the stages were back in those days even at the big stadium shows. No projection screens. It was more about the communion of people and their bond of music. A long lost magical time.

❤❤❤ GUS WAS A MASTERMIND AND TRUE VISIONARY

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something that is often overlooked, is the "album art"...I always admired the "vignette"-style illustrations of the various songs; for me, as I hear any of these tunes, in my mind I can see the accompanying artwork........

I was inspired to write a song about my daughters gambling addiction:" Jenny and Her Bets".....

Here in Brasil, 'Goodbye Yellow Brickroad' was released as a single album. I had a copy for sometime. Then one day, I watched the president of the Elton John Fan Club of Brasil give an interview and he said that this was a double album. I thought to myself: "How come he's the president. He's obviously wrong!" Years later, I was arriving at my favorite record store and I saw a guy holding a double album, and it was 'Goodbye Yellow Brickroad'. I didn't want him to buy it, for a new it was the only unit in that store. He suddenly stopped checking it out and put it back, as if obeying my will. It was mine! Listening to it was like listening to a new Elton John album. So many songs were left out on that crappy edition. Evevrything was different and much more beautiful such as the colours, the pictures inside and the sound was oh so much better. It was made in the US. Thanks for posting this great documentary.

Masterpiece. As a professional musician myself (Berklee Grad), the thought of writing a classic song in 10 minutes or less, and then doing the basic tracks in 1-2 takes is mind-boggling.

THIS IS A GREAT Documentary, ALL 4 parts. thanks.

the man's music is, TIMELESS.

A 1973 gift for the Ages....

I always say that we don't need to imagine what would Mozart do if he were born in this century - because we have Elton. (Not to belittle Taupin, of course, who wrote just the most incredible lyrics!)

Brilliant. So much to admire..

How could you not hear Bennie and the jets as a single?

Elton is so high, he can hardly stand up. Great vocal though.

genius.....

Goosebumps!!!!!!! Unbelievable talent, incredible synergy. Simply the best ❤

What a great headmaster Mr. Smith, recognizing Elton’s TALENT and PASSION for music, gave him his blessing and wished him well. Service of love for Elton❤❤❤

I think he is an amazing man

Wow what an enlightening interview about elton john

The ultimate entertainrer

this is a wonderful documentary about this great album.

Girls Girls Girls!!!

D Bailey was mesmerizing....the imagery was so clear and the music just epic(to use a very over used term these days). All of YBR was exceptional.

Thank you for sharing your insights

The goofy costumes were a distraction...but the MUSIC never QUIT. One of my faves.

I was in High School then....but watched every Andy Williams show. This was pretaped but a live performance on tape.....not the record track.

My favorite album of all time.

Brilliant documentary ❤

I love that Wembley concert from 1977. ❤

Great but certainly not captain fantastic level

I got bored with this which is a shame because I'm a big fan of the release. A friend gave it to me around 1976 as a gift on two cassettes. I flogged the first and periodically played the second. But that's good enough. As a 12 yo I smashed that 1st side...love lies bleeding and so on. It's one of the greats. And I'm grateful for the company EJ and band afforded me

The first time I ever saw EJ was this in 1970 at 7 years of age. I was instantly a fan.

The ending vocals to "Harmony" are magic.

I love this album. The best double album ever.

Gus Dudgeon was the best producer Elton John and band, ever had. He understood and knew their capabilities.

I love those backing vocals on the original version of Candle In The Wind!! That’s why it’s my favorite of all the versions Elton’s done. Plus having a full band playing

So magnificent, they really didn’t know how great they would be🎉❤❤

Sad beginning, but a grand time forever❤

Bernie is so diverse and interesting. Could sit and listen to him talk for hours. Elton? What can I say? He’s a genius with his music to Bernie’s lyrics.❤

iam surprised there isn't a 50th anniversary edition. I just got the remastered version and since i am deaf in one ear and one eye .i can still hear both channels nicely. i hope Sir Elton releases achieved bootlegs or FM radio broadcasts as a lot of bands are doing the same. My favourite track on This album is I see that Movie Too and Sweet Painted Lady both sequel into the order of tracks. Olsson drums are superbly played also tuned with his tom toms .

Great content and presentation. 😊

My very first album in 73, and still one of my favourites. 😊

If it's not the greatest double album ever - it's pretty damned close. Even the White album hasn't worn as well as GBYBR. Maybe Quadrophenia. Maybe Hot August Night. But the songs on GBYBR still hold up today in terms of melody, production, sonic craft, lyrics. Apart from Jamaica Jerk Off, it's perfect. And it's sort of the second and third vinyl to accompany Don't Shoot Me, which came out the same year. Certainly a purple patch for Elton. 1973 was an incredible year for albums.

5:54 - no. If I never ever heard that song again, I would be very much the worse for having lost such a song in my life.

Apart from Saturday Night's Alright ... GBYBR album is typical Bernie Americana. Which is something of a concept around the album. Bernie was kind of obsessed with Americana which comes through on Tumbleweed Connection and songs like Salvation, Rocket Man, Slave, Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Susie Drama etc on Honky Chateau.

Funny how Davey talks about playing 'Saturday' before GBYBR was out. I remember buying Don't Shoot Me and being disappointed that Saturday Night wasn't on it. Little did I know, I just had to wait a couple of months (and pay $18.99 for the double album rather than $9.99 for a single album. 🙂 Oh! Those were the days.)