I found that "Elton John" album in my locker on the first day of high school in September 1970. I took it home and played on my plastic GE record player and didn't think much of it. Hey, I was only 14 at the time. It was his "Tumbleweed Connection" album that made me a fan. I bought it because I loved "Country Comfort." I showed the album to my grandmother and she made a crack "By next year you'll totally forget this guy." It's 43 years later and I'm still listening.
@@standingelton6375 That comment was 7 years ago so I've now been a fan for going on 51 years. I just listened to the extended version of Tumbleweed Connection about 6 hours ago.
@@ldchappell1 Congratulations! You win, my fellow ELTON fan! God bless you! I'm glad to meet a real Elton fan; not the kind who say they're "Elton" fangirls for about 10 years, and then " dump Elton & go & love another group or singer! Those are pseudo fans!!! I can't stand that!
Don't like the being gay bout him but his music it's like you sit and listen to it think about what means I saw him I. Concert years ago at six flags was killer Concert
Elton John has played a huge musical role in my life. I was fortunate enough to see him live in concert. Ill never forget how he was on his knees, backwards, and played the piano solo in Bennie and the Jets. Amazing talents like John are few and far between. Appreciate him while we have him people!
I've been listening to tracks off "Empty Sky" the past few months and I'm blown away. The title track, "Strange Rain," "Lady Samantha," "It's Me That You Need," "Valhalla," "Skyline Pigeon..." And I don't think I've heard every song
My son and his wife were having a child when he was 28. I played The Greatest Discovery for him in the car one day, and he was blown away. he said who is singing that? He was hooked on EJ after that.
Elton has been an essential part of the '70s & a constant interweaver through the '80s & '90s. But with Bernie he was phenomenal ! The Elton John album is, in my mind, an underrated excellent work. It has a classic pop selection with crafted music and lyrics, but there's smatterings of folk, medieval, gospel, even classical. This is a class album. There aren't many artists that can match those first 7/8 albums. He's a true English treasure 🎹🎵🤩🤠👍
All fantastic, but you forgot to mention Ray Williams who introduced you both and set up an introduction with via Kirk Duncan, Nicky James and Graham Nash who introduced him to Dick James, also Ray was Elton's personal manager for the first few albums!
Ray, you were a legend in your times. Just reading about your exploits in the Bluesology book. Yes, if it weren't 100% directly for YOU, we'd all be sitting around talking about the many compositions of the Kiki Dee band and her pretty good piano player, Reg Dwight.
Elton has a very special gift and he has used it well , Thanks for touching my soul Sir Elton I wish I could afford your tickets because your playing in Boston in November, Peace and Play On
❤ Mariajhon não dá pra não comentar sobre Elton John ele nasceu pra marcar uma história linda que só quem aprecia uma boa música pode entender sem falar no carisma que ele emana por onde quer que vá ele é um astro insubstituível que deixa o brilho por onde vai e o tempo nunca vai apagar esse brilho.pra meu imperador mando sorte saúde e muitos anos de vida fazendo o do melhor que só ele sabe fazer.
It"s a really good Documentary of Elton John but i missed part of Eltons Live. In the Year 1968 he had Gig with the Band Argosy with Roger Hodgson first band before formed Supertramp.
yup. USA in 1970 the Vietnam war was still blasting with no end anywhere in sight; the whole hippy, counter-culture, anti-social cultural scene which was TOTALLY in response to Vietnam (and the draft) was still hitting on all cylinders. Elton John totally fit this like a born surfer catching a giant Malibu wave...kick the piano bench down! and, hey, Leon Russel is from my home state of Oklahoma.
I'm sure if you go on different Elton channels, you could find Border Song. Another Elton tidbit my peeps: At the end of BORDER SONG when Elton sings "There's a man over there, what's his colour, I don't care, he's my brother, let us, let us live in peace" Hmmm! We all could use that THESE DAYS! Toodles!
They also had Reggie as a kid singing 'I want love'. 'I'm Still Standing' was '83, but he entered rehab in '90, and that's whey the movie suggested that Bernie gave him the lyrics to 'standing. But I think they do it for better story telling.
@@pjeno007 In my book, there's no better story telling than the truth... especially when it's about Elton John and Bernie Taupin. There still seems to be some notion out there that Elton isn't the Beatles or the Stones and therefore his story needs help or embellishment. I say rubbish to that notion.
@@pjeno007 Correct, Peter! It was a musical fantasy! It was great; but, they cut out a couple of scenes! What bothers me is that RYAN WHITE was never even mentioned! It was RYAN that got Elton to thinking to get sober & also, to start the ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION! Don't get me wrong I liked "Rocketman" & I'll always love ELTON !
Mariajhon eu tinha muitas coisas sobre Elton John mas uma pessoa que tinha muito ciúmes dele achou de dar fim em tudo então eu não tenho quase nada dele apenas fotos que mando moldurar só pra mim faço isso todos os aniversariantes dele é como se eu tivesse dando de presente pois ele faz aniversário no dia 25 de março e eu dia 14 de março tive uma ideia de colocar Elton John no fundo da minha alma pois lá ninguém entra porque lá ele faz império.
After seeing the Rocket Man movie this documentary comes as sweet relief. Not only did the BBC get the EJ history and timeline right, it's also refreshing to hear Elton's actual voice singing his songs. The movie really missed an opportunity to showcase some of Elton and Bernie's finest work from their early period. Instead, Rocket Man gave us two hours of above average karaoke of just the greatest hits. Unfortunately, people who only knew Elton because of Crocodile Rock and The Lion King (as referenced by Bernie in the documentary) will be no different.
@@daveconlin8342 The karaoke stylings of Taron Egerton may generate some interest in the catalog, but the dynamic nature of the ACTUAL MUSIC would probably get new fans to dive deeper. Taron's portrayal of Elton is sufficient to create interest in the historical figure of Reg Dwight, but I doubt his singing will send many to purchase the music.
At 10:13 you can see Bernie's illiteracy. He spelled 'quiet' instead of 'quite' and 'there' instead of 'they're.' Reminds me of megabuck professional athletes. You don't have to be able to spell on a 4th grade level to cash in.
Bernie Taupin is one of the greatest lyricists of all time. When you reach that level and have documentaries of your work on display for everyone to critique perhaps we will see the human side of you.
joe doe, who are you to talk about Bernie's spelling? You can't even capitalize your own name! Also, this a documentary about Elton John, not a spelling bee!!!
My Elton has the voice of an angel! Been listening to him & loving him for 48 yrs.& counting!!! Long live the KING- SIR ELTON HERCULES JOHN👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
I found that "Elton John" album in my locker on the first day of high school in September 1970. I took it home and played on my plastic GE record player and didn't think much of it. Hey, I was only 14 at the time. It was his "Tumbleweed Connection" album that made me a fan. I bought it because I loved "Country Comfort." I showed the album to my grandmother and she made a crack "By next year you'll totally forget this guy." It's 43 years later and I'm still listening.
ldchappell1 truth! I’m right there with you.
48 yrs.& counting for me!!! Elton's my main man!!!
@@standingelton6375 That comment was 7 years ago so I've now been a fan for going on 51 years. I just listened to the extended version of Tumbleweed Connection about 6 hours ago.
@@ldchappell1 Congratulations! You win, my fellow ELTON fan! God bless you! I'm glad to meet a real Elton fan; not the kind who say they're "Elton" fangirls for about 10 years, and then " dump Elton & go & love another group or singer! Those are pseudo fans!!! I can't stand that!
“Your Song” was written at a time so early in Bernie and Eltons’ career that the lyric “I don’t have much money” was true!
7 albums in 3 years. And all great work too. Like the innocent and raw edge in his voice, and in Bernie's lyrics.
Don't like the being gay bout him but his music it's like you sit and listen to it think about what means I saw him I. Concert years ago at six flags was killer Concert
The movie Rocket man is amazing. here because of that. what an amazing journey.
I'm glad because that movie was almost completely inaccurate. Maybe you will learn something about Elton watching this
@@nickpelz4373 So Elton John lied in his own movie ?
Well I don't know what his motivation was but anyone who knows anything about him knows that film was 90% wrong.
@@Hi-vf9wx It was not a Biopic, he wanted to get some musical parts in the movie, catching the vibes and dont want to be completly accurate
Elton was like 10% what we listened to, mostly the day after or feeling low. That Daniel song really got to me.
Greatest Discovery is such a cool hidden gem.Great storytelling.
I love "Your Song.". Love you Elton! !!
Lisa Cody, I'M STILL STANDING- MY FAVORITE SONG; FAVORITE ALBUM- GBYR!!! I'M NOT YELLING; JUST ENUNCIATING!!!
So magnificent, they really didn’t know how great they would be🎉❤❤
"SIMPLY combining the names of Long John Baldry and Elton Dean" ... and the rest was history
My fav album: Tumbleweed Connection.
Me, too. Bought the record when I was 17 in '71.
Elton John has played a huge musical role in my life. I was fortunate enough to see him live in concert. Ill never forget how he was on his knees, backwards, and played the piano solo in Bennie and the Jets. Amazing talents like John are few and far between. Appreciate him while we have him people!
I've been listening to tracks off "Empty Sky" the past few months and I'm blown away. The title track, "Strange Rain," "Lady Samantha," "It's Me That You Need," "Valhalla," "Skyline Pigeon..." And I don't think I've heard every song
My son and his wife were having a child when he was 28. I played The Greatest Discovery for him in the car one day, and he was blown away. he said who is singing that? He was hooked on EJ after that.
Tonight, my absolute favorite
Elton has been an essential part of the '70s & a constant interweaver through the '80s & '90s. But with Bernie he was phenomenal !
The Elton John album is, in my mind, an underrated excellent work. It has a classic pop selection with crafted music and lyrics, but there's smatterings of folk, medieval, gospel, even classical. This is a class album. There aren't many artists that can match those first 7/8 albums. He's a true English treasure 🎹🎵🤩🤠👍
I love this documentary. It was posted in 2011, and I'm just now noticing it?!
All fantastic, but you forgot to mention Ray Williams who introduced you both and set up an introduction with via Kirk Duncan, Nicky James and Graham Nash who introduced him to Dick James, also Ray was Elton's personal manager for the first few albums!
Ray, you were a legend in your times. Just reading about your exploits in the Bluesology book. Yes, if it weren't 100% directly for YOU, we'd all be sitting around talking about the many compositions of the Kiki Dee band and her pretty good piano player, Reg Dwight.
Yes Ray Williams seems to have been forgotten in this.
Hands down the best artist ever!
THANKS A LOT
Elton has a very special gift and he has used it well , Thanks for touching my soul Sir Elton I wish I could afford your tickets because your playing in Boston in November, Peace and Play On
❤ Mariajhon não dá pra não comentar sobre Elton John ele nasceu pra marcar uma história linda que só quem aprecia uma boa música pode entender sem falar no carisma que ele emana por onde quer que vá ele é um astro insubstituível que deixa o brilho por onde vai e o tempo nunca vai apagar esse brilho.pra meu imperador mando sorte saúde e muitos anos de vida fazendo o do melhor que só ele sabe fazer.
He has asoulful sound and I like Leon Russell also
Love this ! 😁❤👍
Nice suit Andy...
It"s a really good Documentary of Elton John but i missed part of Eltons Live. In the Year 1968 he had Gig with the Band Argosy with Roger Hodgson first band before formed Supertramp.
Michael Arbinger I agree .... but do we know if ANYONE has a copy of some sort of this performance ?
yup. USA in 1970 the Vietnam war was still blasting with no end anywhere in sight; the whole hippy, counter-culture, anti-social cultural scene which was TOTALLY in response to Vietnam (and the draft) was still hitting on all cylinders. Elton John totally fit this like a born surfer catching a giant Malibu wave...kick the piano bench down! and, hey, Leon Russel is from my home state of Oklahoma.
Pure magic
The ultimate entertainrer
nice jacket, andy
In this video is a rare thing...you get to see Nigels Bare Hands, and they are nice hands
I like this version (5:32-6:45) of *"Sixty Years On"* more than what was on the Elton John album/cd.
WOW. 17???? I had no idea that's how young BT was when he wrote Your SOng
Anyone know if a full version of that "Border Song" video is floating around anywhere?
I'm sure if you go on different Elton channels, you could find Border Song. Another Elton tidbit my peeps: At the end of BORDER SONG when Elton sings "There's a man over there, what's his colour, I don't care, he's my brother, let us, let us live in peace" Hmmm! We all could use that THESE DAYS! Toodles!
What happened to part 3?
I just tried to watch the CAM awards, then watched this.
1 question, WHAT THE F HAPPENED TO MUSIC ?
@@connorcronin8450 lol mood
rob Morrison, it went down the toilet! I want go go into a time machine & take me back to the 70's & 80's. PUHLEEZE!!!! I ❤ ELTON!!!!!
If I don't like the song I absolutely loved the commercial 😅😅😅😅😍😅😅😅😥
Knew it! "John" was from Long John Baldry, not John Lennon - as they said it was in Rocketman. Why would they not make it accurate??
They didn't make a doc. I think they marketed it as a Fantasy, or Fantastical, or something.
They also had Reggie as a kid singing 'I want love'. 'I'm Still Standing' was '83, but he entered rehab in '90, and that's whey the movie suggested that Bernie gave him the lyrics to 'standing. But I think they do it for better story telling.
@@pjeno007 In my book, there's no better story telling than the truth... especially when it's about Elton John and Bernie Taupin. There still seems to be some notion out there that Elton isn't the Beatles or the Stones and therefore his story needs help or embellishment. I say rubbish to that notion.
I can tell you why in seven words: "Who the hell is Long John Baldry?" If I don't know, 99% of the rest of America doesn't know either.
@@pjeno007 Correct, Peter! It was a musical fantasy! It was great; but, they cut out a couple of scenes! What bothers me is that RYAN WHITE was never even mentioned! It was RYAN that got Elton to thinking to get sober & also, to start the ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION! Don't get me wrong I liked "Rocketman" & I'll always love ELTON !
6:34 is that actully footage from the troubadour concerts
yes
Wrong version of Skyline Pigeon. The one on Empty Sky features Elton and a harpsichord.
Just a little Elton fact, my peeps: That beard Elton wore at the troubadour was the pic of Elton on HONKEY CHATEAU album, same glasses too!!!!
Greatest Briton after John Lennon
what's the song that starts at 13:29 ?
My fathers gun, bonus on tumbleweed
that was really hitory you know
the early albums are his best
@13:41 - This statement is incorrect.
Mariajhon eu tinha muitas coisas sobre Elton John mas uma pessoa que tinha muito ciúmes dele achou de dar fim em tudo então eu não tenho quase nada dele apenas fotos que mando moldurar só pra mim faço isso todos os aniversariantes dele é como se eu tivesse dando de presente pois ele faz aniversário no dia 25 de março e eu dia 14 de março tive uma ideia de colocar Elton John no fundo da minha alma pois lá ninguém entra porque lá ele faz império.
After seeing the Rocket Man movie this documentary comes as sweet relief. Not only did the BBC get the EJ history and timeline right, it's also refreshing to hear Elton's actual voice singing his songs. The movie really missed an opportunity to showcase some of Elton and Bernie's finest work from their early period. Instead, Rocket Man gave us two hours of above average karaoke of just the greatest hits. Unfortunately, people who only knew Elton because of Crocodile Rock and The Lion King (as referenced by Bernie in the documentary) will be no different.
It gets new fans to notice and dive into the catalog.
@@daveconlin8342 The karaoke stylings of Taron Egerton may generate some interest in the catalog, but the dynamic nature of the ACTUAL MUSIC would probably get new fans to dive deeper. Taron's portrayal of Elton is sufficient to create interest in the historical figure of Reg Dwight, but I doubt his singing will send many to purchase the music.
10.22 Post Malone Time travelling..
Friggin Andy Williams show?? LMAO
I remember seeing that show! I could 'not believe i; Andy Williams?
Andy Williams was a star, and so were his twin boys
Love Andy's green suit
Anyone? Just curious No biggie
Although the harpsichord version of Skyline Pigeon is beautiful, I prefer the later version played on piano and band.
VAM
June 3rd
At 10:13 you can see Bernie's illiteracy. He spelled 'quiet' instead of 'quite' and 'there' instead of 'they're.' Reminds me of megabuck professional athletes. You don't have to be able to spell on a 4th grade level to cash in.
Bernie Taupin is one of the greatest lyricists of all time. When you reach that level and have documentaries of your work on display for everyone to critique perhaps we will see the human side of you.
joe doe, who are you to talk about Bernie's spelling? You can't even capitalize your own name! Also, this a documentary about Elton John, not a spelling bee!!!
@@standingelton6375 I'm someone who can spell on a 4th grade level.
@@JoeDoe2 I'm sorry if I offended you!
And that's about all you can do, grammar Nazi.
Bernie is straight? Right?
If you really need to know, yes Bernie is not gay! " WOULD IT MATTER?"
people who grow their hair long when they're *obviously* bald are *beyond laughable* or even *narcissistic*
Screw you.
sexobscura, who do you think you are to make such a hideous statement like that? I stand with Kathleen Collins!!!
A stupid statement