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I first heard this song when I was 16. It stopped me D*AD in my tracks. It's haunting and amazing. It is one of my favorite songs to this very day. Your reaction was Spot On. Thank you for this.
You might like "Levon," and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," and esp "Burn Down the Mission" ! It's fun watching you discover the music of my high school years.
It went both ways….sometimes Elton would provide entire scores and Bernie would work up lyrics. It was a challenge between each other. That’s why the Elton John tribute was called “Two Rooms” they never worked ‘together’ in the traditional sense. They couldnt work that way.
One of the things that I love about Elton's performances, especially his earlier performances, is that he does his very best to make the live vocals as strong as his studio vocals. He doesn't pull his vocal punches, let us say, and there aren't many artists that don't do that. Furthermore, I know exactly how difficult it is to get sufficient vocal support while sitting playing at the piano. Your power is cut almost in half. That he's playing the whole time and singing so beautifully is absolutely noteworthy.
That was my thought; his live vocal loses almost nothing from the studio and that just elevates the whole thing. Becoming a jazz improv jam in the middle is just a bonus lol.
The 70s had a lot of exploration for the meaning of one’s life. In each song, Elton and Bernie tapped into different places in your soul where you were. One day happy, one day moody, one day optimistic, one day afraid. Their music spoke to your deepest feelings. Royalty!
The entire album of Madman Across The Water is epic. Early Elton is the best! This live version is beautifully done, thank you for another awesome reaction Polo.
As he inducted Leon Russell into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sir Elton acknowledged that leon was his inspiration and idol . I really appreciate tha the gave the great man his flowers before he passed ✌️❤️
Cliche...please stop. Do you know Beethoven? When these modern 3 minute song writers can sustain creativity for a symphony with multiple movements...all integrated and developing ....and carrying the listener toward an apotheosis (look it up)...THEN, let's hear from you.
He was the first artist to put quad out. We would get super high in the 70s and listen to yellow brick road in someone's good quad sound system in their car. Epic
Wow. I have not seen this before. Elton is fantastic. I remember going to friends houses listening to this when it first came out. That was the thing we use to do. A group listening and reading the album covers. Lol, I am sure your listeners remember that. Now when I hear a certain album, it takes me back to that time and album. That is why music is so Beautiful. Thanks Polo.
Ah yes, those were the days!!! My first introduction was also at a friend’s house. Her mother had the album subscription(can’t remember the name) and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was my first listen. I loved every song on the album. ❤
Another rarely heard gem of his is "Country Comfort". I saw him on stage about 10 years ago and after every song, Elton got up from his piano and walked over to the front of the stage and took a bow. I'm 70 and have never witnessed another artist doing this.
Madman Across the Water remains EJ best Album! Must hear the studio version. A totally different composition. Polo, from Madman, you must hear - Indian Sunset!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Great pianist always have a fantastic rhythm section, great drummers. Because they know their percussion. Because the piano is? A percussion instrument.
@tokyosteve5187 similar vibewise.. I agree..I saw Steve Winwood play it live at the Starplex in Dallas. Full band strings horns they totally killed it on low spark of high heel boys. It was amazing live. The LSD mighʻtve helped...lol
@@gwenrutherford6240 The art work on the album was so phenomenal that I bought a second album just so i could frame and hang on my bedroom wall. Still have both Today 👍😅🙏🐝🍀
We put Elton’s album on and fell in love with the awesome talent. ❤ EJ’s groove always mesmerizing, the build, the melody, the voice! Yes! Polo, you get to hear these priceless gems for the first time!!! We have for 50 years. Now, in 50 years, YOU will still be listening to the greatest decades of music ever. Then, you will be able to pass them to your families, kids, too. Hope so. I may be rambling, but I don’t have long (heart) and I want to be sure to pass on how much our generation loved each other, peace, we rose up against violence and establishment. (I was in DC for the big War Protests early 70s. Many great artists performed for all of us, at night, somewhere there in a huge lawn, Richie Havens, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, Jefferson Airplane (later Starship)…at night. Daytime I was outside the Supreme Court building. I recently found a picture of the steps where I know I was, and saw myself at age 15, in that pic! I showed it to my mom, who is now 98 years old, she saw me in the pic, her jaw dropped, she yelled, that’s you! and then she looked at me differently. I didn’t always tell Mom what a WILDCHILD I was. She’d worry! Lol. I was. First woman I ever saw on a motorcycle, was me. First time hearing some of the best bands ever, live, in concert, The Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers debuted that February at The Filmore East. I was like 13. I went with friends up to Massachusetts, visited Tanglewood, the music school, played flute…hippie stuff. I have a really wild life story, should be a movie! And it would be easy to do, because I want to get it out before my heart goes for good. Then, went to Vermont…oh gee…!
I first got into Elton in 1975 and then over the next couple of years went back to his early music and this is in my top 5 of his work. The studio version is really good with the orchestral sections, but this is really good. It has a jazz feel to it and his freestyle improvisation is just outstanding. I could see listening to this version more often. Excellent choice.
Hey Polo~ Elton is one of the greatest piano players in all of rock. In my view, this is one of his very best performances. His mastery of rock and jazz piano is stunning in its virtuosity. Bernie's lyrics here are brutal and brilliant. Elton's music fits those lyrics perfectly. It's one of the best songs ever created. The studio version also has an orchestra backing the band up and it adds a completely different flavor and is more menacing in its impact. I highly recommend you listen to that as soon as you can. Excellent reaction to this classic song.
While this live version is great, with the Elton piano solo. The studio version with the string section is epic. Highly recommend listening to that one, too.
@@briancoyne8815 I think you mean Mick Ronson (Bowie/Spiders from Mars) on guitar instead of Bolan. Unless there’s another one with Bolan that I haven’t heard.
Elton has been my favourite singer and pianist for decades. I got my first album at age 13. I'm 61 and still a huge fan. This song is one of the best that Elton and Bernie wrote. The album is still in my vinyl collection along with many others. You are young and you still have time to catch up. Early Elton is my favourite.
Shoots me way into the past remembering seeing my Dad through the eyes of a child. Crazy the way music transports us through time into memories long forgotten.
You need to hear this with a full orchestra behind him. I got to see him twice in 1972. This song was 20 minutes long and the closer for both concerts. It was magical!
I love Elton John! I grew up listening to his tunes on the radio. He is so ultra gifted it's not even funny. My favorite song of his is "Someone Saved My Life Tonight".
Had to giggle at your idea that Elton John isn't theatrical, when being over-the-top was flung at him from many for years and years. Even you said at your first Elton John reaction that you had passed in him because of his wild glasses and shiny shirt which you associated negatively as being too gay. You've come a long way and I'm glad.
I ve really liked his piano solos here.Jazzy feeling.Elton John´s music in the late 60es and in the 70es was superb.Top singing,great melodies and Bernie Taupin provided so inspired lyrics.And sure the band deserves a big applause
His voice simply radiates soul. He is a living legend and everything flows together so smoothly, executing every note so perfectly. He is one of my favorites.
Jeez, this one still gives me chills! He's always been my favorite singer since I was a kid. That piano!! I can hear a piano track and know instantly it's him!! There are soooo many excellent songs from the duo of Elton and Bernie Taupin!!
This music is of the past. It simply doesn't exist today. Nostalgic af, I'm very glad to have cought it in time. People, we don't have this level of music anymore. Simply, outstanding
Definitely my favorite Elton song. Studio version adds an epic string section. Brandi Carlisle covering this at NON COMM in 2018 is awesome. With a live string section, and a great guitar solo at the end.
This is my favorite track, from my favorite album during this era of EJ. Thank you for reacting to this piece. From the same album you should explore Mona Lisa’s and Mad Hatters.
The jazz piano solo really illustrates what an incredible musical ear he has. He makes corrections to his tempo changes so instantly that it's hard to believe he's improvising, but he definitely is.
I do love the studio version, but this is funkier, they bring out their jazz influences, and it lets you see them improvising in their early days. That solo made me think of Thelonious Monk. And I love when you get a sense that the musicians are playing for themselves. Almost like they forgot there is an audience.
A couple of my favorites are not quite as well known, but "High Flying Bird" and "Skyline Pigeon" are terrific, and "Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters" is another classic.
@Wordsmyth8 OMG, I completely forgot "Blues for Baby and Me"!! That's another great one that isn't as well known as some of the big hits!! Now it's in my head, and I'm humming the tune!! " Your old man got mad when I told him we were leaving.... " ❤
Grew up in the 60,70- 80. Wasnt into his music. But then I lost a young boy named Daniel ....💔 and I cherish this song. And then we lost Princess Diana and he sung at her funeral. As he was a friend of Diana I remember we were so worried he would not make it thru. ❤😢
Haven't heard this one in a very long time. Forgot how good it was and how good his band was. An acquaintance of mine knew and was friends with the drummer. He ended up inheriting one of his older drunm kits (maybe the one in the video?). I never got a chance to see it however. While I love the recorded version, I love where he takes this in this live version.
A few songs I like that I can deeply feel the music & message: The Border Song, Amoreena, Indian Sunset, Rotten Peaches, Mona Lisa's & Mad Hatters, Slave, Daniel, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Sacrifice, too many ....
This has a jazzy, Bruce Hornsby flair to it. Always one of my favorites from Elton. I prefer his early stuff like this. Thanks for the reactions, I enjoy them.
The best way to describe Elton John’s playing is melting pot! There’s so much jazz thrown in here in that solo. There’s blues there’s classical there’s pop there’s rock there’s country. There’s funk. It’s just freaking good. You cannot put a label on it. This is what happens when you have a musical genius prodigy. Who is also creative. That’s not a given. All those genres are his colors of paint. And then he paints the picture.
I'm glad you like this one. There are more arrangements in the studio version but no piano improvisation per se. Both versions are good. 'Burn down the mission" from the album Tumbleweed Connection is also excellent.
November 8, 1970 his first tour of America. I had the good fortune of sitting the in second row lined up with his keyboard. It was a small theater in the round that is no longer there, but was known as the Painters Mill Music Fair in Owings Mills, Maryland. All of his music is good, but his early years are outstanding.
It's true that you have seen his pure music performances. Lol, he is also one of the truest showman on the planet. Very flamboyant costumes and stage performances. He was not accepted very well earlier in his career in parts of the US because of homophobia. I loved his music and he is still one of my favorite musicians, maybe number 1.
Elton would be nothing without his lyricist, Bernie Taupin... Right up there with Jagger/Richards or Lennon/ McCartney or Page/Plant. Elton's masterpiece of an album is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from 1973. Every song is stunningly beautiful, and has a weight and depth of someone who understands life and deals with it accordingly...
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I first heard this song when I was 16. It stopped me D*AD in my tracks. It's haunting and amazing. It is one of my favorite songs to this very day. Your reaction was Spot On. Thank you for this.
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If you liked that, Elton John's "Indian Sunset" It's haunting.
You might like "Levon," and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," and esp "Burn Down the Mission" ! It's fun watching you discover the music of my high school years.
By the late 70s and 80s, Elton added plenty of theatrics, and costumes.
Bernie Taupin hands him these great lyrics and Elton John puts them to this melody. Blows my mind every time ❤
It went both ways….sometimes Elton would provide entire scores and Bernie would work up lyrics. It was a challenge between each other. That’s why the Elton John tribute was called “Two Rooms” they never worked ‘together’ in the traditional sense. They couldnt work that way.
You need to hear the studio version!!!! Phenomenal!
Mona Lisa’s and mad hatters. ❤
Absolutely!
One of my favorites by Elton.
One of my all-time favorites. Please, please!
One of the things that I love about Elton's performances, especially his earlier performances, is that he does his very best to make the live vocals as strong as his studio vocals. He doesn't pull his vocal punches, let us say, and there aren't many artists that don't do that. Furthermore, I know exactly how difficult it is to get sufficient vocal support while sitting playing at the piano. Your power is cut almost in half. That he's playing the whole time and singing so beautifully is absolutely noteworthy.
That was my thought; his live vocal loses almost nothing from the studio and that just elevates the whole thing. Becoming a jazz improv jam in the middle is just a bonus lol.
The 70s had a lot of exploration for the meaning of one’s life. In each song, Elton and Bernie tapped into different places in your soul where you were. One day happy, one day moody, one day optimistic, one day afraid. Their music spoke to your deepest feelings. Royalty!
That whole album is amazing.
Elton John “Have Mercy On The Criminal” (1973) is straight up BLUES. Doesn’t get enough love. MUST HEAR, POLO!
Yes! Great pick. Love that song!
Try listening to Govt Mule’s version of have mercy on the criminal it’s amazing🇨🇦👍🏻🇨🇦
The entire album of Madman Across The Water is epic. Early Elton is the best! This live version is beautifully done, thank you for another awesome reaction Polo.
Elton is one of the best musicians ever
One of his best albums. Madman Across the Water, Levon, Tiny Dancer, Indian Sunset. Tremendous songs, all.
Absolutely love Tiny Dancer.
Also A song for Guy 😢
Absolutely agree!!!!
As he inducted Leon Russell into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sir Elton acknowledged that leon was his inspiration and idol . I really appreciate tha the gave the great man his flowers before he passed ✌️❤️
I saw that!! I have always loved Leon, lucky enough to see him live twice. Elton was so gracious to Leon, still bringing a tear to my eyes.
Sir Elton is the Beethoven of our time. His scores are timeless.
Cliche...please stop. Do you know Beethoven? When these modern 3 minute song writers can sustain creativity for a symphony with multiple movements...all integrated and developing ....and carrying the listener toward an apotheosis (look it up)...THEN, let's hear from you.
@ShamusWoosley have you ever heard Funeral for a Friend? He's been writing orchestral pieces for decades. Not just crocodile rock.
The audience's silence during the performance speaks volumes. Elton is one of a kind...
🌸 I don't say this hardly ever, but I strongly feel that Elton is such a professional.... a beautiful human being
He was the first artist to put quad out. We would get super high in the 70s and listen to yellow brick road in someone's good quad sound system in their car. Epic
Studio version adds strings. This version emphasizes his keys 🎹. 💜💜💜
Elton is my hero for many reasons but I've been listening to him since 1969.
Same! He was my first live concert when I was 12.
If this doesn't give you chills- you're not paying attention
Yep! Got chills here! I love this song!
100%.
Yes! As a 13 yo with this album playing over n over on a cheap record player. Growing up in the ‘70s ❤
‘Ticking” from Caribou is a great one. About a mass shooter, very sad but his piano playing is OUTSTANDING!
❤
You have to hear the studio version to fully experience this amazing song.
Note that drummer Nigel Olsson is Elton's back-up singer.
Gotta listen to “Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding”.
Wow. I have not seen this before. Elton is fantastic. I remember going to friends houses listening to this when it first came out. That was the thing we use to do. A group listening and reading the album covers. Lol, I am sure your listeners remember that. Now when I hear a certain album, it takes me back to that time and album. That is why music is so
Beautiful. Thanks Polo.
Fighting with my sisters over "it's my turn let me see the lyrics!" Lol
Ah yes, those were the days!!! My first introduction was also at a friend’s house. Her mother had the album subscription(can’t remember the name) and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was my first listen. I loved every song on the album. ❤
This is magical. Raw performance. Just that....thank you for your refection.
Another rarely heard gem of his is "Country Comfort". I saw him on stage about 10 years ago and after every song, Elton got up from his piano and walked over to the front of the stage and took a bow. I'm 70 and have never witnessed another artist doing this.
Madman Across the Water remains EJ best Album! Must hear the studio version. A totally different composition.
Polo, from Madman, you must hear - Indian Sunset!
Have you heard the version on Tumbleweed Connection? It has the 2-minute Mick Ronson guitar solo at the end.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Great pianist always have a fantastic rhythm section, great drummers.
Because they know their percussion. Because the piano is? A percussion instrument.
🐞 Elton John will never let you down and he just keeps getting better and better throughout the years!!
Love the "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys"-esque -ness of this.
@tokyosteve5187 similar vibewise.. I agree..I saw Steve Winwood play it live at the Starplex in Dallas. Full band strings horns they totally killed it on low spark of high heel boys. It was amazing live. The LSD mighʻtve helped...lol
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy i still listen to at least once a week 🎵🎶🔥🙏💪🐝🍀
One of the earliest albums I bought.
@@gwenrutherford6240 The art work on the album was so phenomenal that I bought a second album just so i could frame and hang on my bedroom wall. Still have both Today 👍😅🙏🐝🍀
Miles Davis.."Sketches of Spain". Entire album, while your cooking. ... You're welcome. ❤
Jazz influence...the drum beat is very jazzed as well as EJ piano riffs!
Thanks for reminding me what a beautiful song this is. I have listened to him since 1973 when "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album came out.
The US audiences took to Elton from the moment he played the Troubador. A superstar was born.
We put Elton’s album on and fell in love with the awesome talent. ❤ EJ’s groove always mesmerizing, the build, the melody, the voice! Yes!
Polo, you get to hear these priceless gems for the first time!!! We have for 50 years. Now, in 50 years, YOU will still be listening to the greatest decades of music ever. Then, you will be able to pass them to your families, kids, too. Hope so. I may be rambling, but I don’t have long (heart) and I want to be sure to pass on how much our generation loved each other, peace, we rose up against violence and establishment. (I was in DC for the big War Protests early 70s. Many great artists performed for all of us, at night, somewhere there in a huge lawn, Richie Havens, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, Jefferson Airplane (later Starship)…at night. Daytime I was outside the Supreme Court building. I recently found a picture of the steps where I know I was, and saw myself at age 15, in that pic! I showed it to my mom, who is now 98 years old, she saw me in the pic, her jaw dropped, she yelled, that’s you! and then she looked at me differently. I didn’t always tell Mom what a WILDCHILD I was. She’d worry! Lol. I was. First woman I ever saw on a motorcycle, was me. First time hearing some of the best bands ever, live, in concert, The Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers debuted that February at The Filmore East. I was like 13. I went with friends up to Massachusetts, visited Tanglewood, the music school, played flute…hippie stuff. I have a really wild life story, should be a movie! And it would be easy to do, because I want to get it out before my heart goes for good. Then, went to Vermont…oh gee…!
I first got into Elton in 1975 and then over the next couple of years went back to his early music and this is in my top 5 of his work.
The studio version is really good with the orchestral sections, but this is really good. It has a jazz feel to it and his freestyle improvisation is just outstanding. I could see listening to this version more often.
Excellent choice.
This is my favorite Elton John songs!!
Another great one by the amazing Elton John!!
One of my favorite Elton John songs, and as great as this live version is, I prefer the studio version.
The entire album is fabulous.
Never heard this before, and I'm an Elton fan - totally amazing! Gospel, blues and a more contemporary jazz style combined - what piano improv!
His older stuff is the best.
Definitely.
Agreed. The entire Madman Across the Water album is one of my favorite albums of any performer.
I love all Elton but you are definitely correct. His early stuff is his best stuff.
Blue Moon album, track: "Tonight" and for fun, "Theme song of a nonexistent television program".
Yes
I didn't appreciate Elton until later in life. Seemed to pop to me on the 70's, boy was i wrong!
Elton approaches music as a songwriter.... his piano parts, everything, are *for* the song.... that's what makes him a G.O.A.T.
Hey Polo~ Elton is one of the greatest piano players in all of rock. In my view, this is one of his very best performances. His mastery of rock and jazz piano is stunning in its virtuosity. Bernie's lyrics here are brutal and brilliant. Elton's music fits those lyrics perfectly. It's one of the best songs ever created. The studio version also has an orchestra backing the band up and it adds a completely different flavor and is more menacing in its impact. I highly recommend you listen to that as soon as you can. Excellent reaction to this classic song.
My favorite is "Where to Now St Peter" from the album "Tumbleweed Connection", 1970 or 1971.
Magnificent song.
Absolutely. When the music speaks for itself, everything else is just a distraction. I love this song.
The Stdio version may be even better. A good one though. His bass player is amazing. Beautiful tones.
Only recently, I heard ANOTHER version with tremendous lead guitar by Marc Bolan (not the version I’ve heard for 40 years).
While this live version is great, with the Elton piano solo. The studio version with the string section is epic. Highly recommend listening to that one, too.
And strings too!
The studio is great. The live version is LIVE that's them no producers. No influence. The funk the swing. It rocks. These guys could play anything.
@@briancoyne8815 I think you mean Mick Ronson (Bowie/Spiders from Mars) on guitar instead of Bolan. Unless there’s another one with Bolan that I haven’t heard.
Elton has been my favourite singer and pianist for decades. I got my first album at age 13. I'm 61 and still a huge fan. This song is one of the best that Elton and Bernie wrote. The album is still in my vinyl collection along with many others. You are young and you still have time to catch up. Early Elton is my favourite.
“All the girls love Alice” 🎶 topic exactly as it sounds wheeee!
Shoots me way into the past remembering seeing my Dad through the eyes of a child. Crazy the way music transports us through time into memories long forgotten.
You need to hear this with a full orchestra behind him. I got to see him twice in 1972. This song was 20 minutes long and the closer for both concerts. It was magical!
Officially requesting
”all the young girls love Alice”
Been to Elton twice here in nz. Best two concerts in my life. Second place goes to Dire Straits.
He is the perfect mix of flawless music and theatrics
I love Elton John! I grew up listening to his tunes on the radio. He is so ultra gifted it's not even funny. My favorite song of his is "Someone Saved My Life Tonight".
He has a groove all his own. His brand is quite theatrical ✨
Such an amazing artist ❤️
Had to giggle at your idea that Elton John isn't theatrical, when being over-the-top was flung at him from many for years and years. Even you said at your first Elton John reaction that you had passed in him because of his wild glasses and shiny shirt which you associated negatively as being too gay. You've come a long way and I'm glad.
I ve really liked his piano solos here.Jazzy feeling.Elton John´s music in the late 60es and in the 70es was superb.Top singing,great melodies and Bernie Taupin provided so inspired lyrics.And sure the band deserves a big applause
That song aged like fine wine,
In my top 5 Elton John. I was afraid this live performance would disappoint. I was flat wrong! 🔥
His voice simply radiates soul. He is a living legend and everything flows together so smoothly, executing every note so perfectly. He is one of my favorites.
Jeez, this one still gives me chills! He's always been my favorite singer since I was a kid. That piano!! I can hear a piano track and know instantly it's him!! There are soooo many excellent songs from the duo of Elton and Bernie Taupin!!
This music is of the past. It simply doesn't exist today. Nostalgic af, I'm very glad to have cought it in time. People, we don't have this level of music anymore. Simply, outstanding
Definitely my favorite Elton song. Studio version adds an epic string section. Brandi Carlisle covering this at NON COMM in 2018 is awesome. With a live string section, and a great guitar solo at the end.
Elton John is his own style. Unclassifiable but total class.
30+ studio albums and this one is my favorite!
Try "Ballad of a well-known Gun" or "Burn Don the Mission"" from "Tumbleweed Connection". Nice choice - thanks.
My all time favorite album from EJ.
This is truly one of his best live recordings
This is my favorite track, from my favorite album during this era of EJ. Thank you for reacting to this piece. From the same album you should explore Mona Lisa’s and Mad Hatters.
The jazz piano solo really illustrates what an incredible musical ear he has. He makes corrections to his tempo changes so instantly that it's hard to believe he's improvising, but he definitely is.
I do love the studio version, but this is funkier, they bring out their jazz influences, and it lets you see them improvising in their early days. That solo made me think of Thelonious Monk. And I love when you get a sense that the musicians are playing for themselves. Almost like they forgot there is an audience.
A couple of my favorites are not quite as well known, but "High Flying Bird" and "Skyline Pigeon" are terrific, and "Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters" is another classic.
Love High Flying Bird! Also Blues for Baby and Me from the same album.
@Wordsmyth8 OMG, I completely forgot "Blues for Baby and Me"!! That's another great one that isn't as well known as some of the big hits!! Now it's in my head, and I'm humming the tune!! " Your old man got mad when I told him we were leaving.... " ❤
@@lmsossi6501 Love it! Both such great songs and you’re right - no one ever listens to them.
Tumbleweed Connection is my favorite album. So many great songs!
Madman Across the Water is one of my favorites!
I have always loved Elton John!
Elton John only makes great music! Phenomenal entertainer.
Grew up in the 60,70- 80. Wasnt into his music. But then I lost a young boy named Daniel ....💔 and I cherish this song. And then we lost Princess Diana and he sung at her funeral. As he was a friend of Diana I remember we were so worried he would not make it thru. ❤😢
Hes a gem! Hypnotic in concert!!!!!
Haven't heard this one in a very long time. Forgot how good it was and how good his band was. An acquaintance of mine knew and was friends with the drummer. He ended up inheriting one of his older drunm kits (maybe the one in the video?). I never got a chance to see it however. While I love the recorded version, I love where he takes this in this live version.
His concerts were just epic. One of my best experiences ever.
A few songs I like that I can deeply feel the music & message: The Border Song, Amoreena, Indian Sunset, Rotten Peaches, Mona Lisa's & Mad Hatters, Slave, Daniel, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Sacrifice, too many ....
Elton is one of the greats, no doubt about it.
Do yourself a favor and listen to the entire Madman Across the Water album.
This has a jazzy, Bruce Hornsby flair to it. Always one of my favorites from Elton. I prefer his early stuff like this. Thanks for the reactions, I enjoy them.
The best way to describe Elton John’s playing is melting pot!
There’s so much jazz thrown in here in that solo. There’s blues there’s classical there’s pop there’s rock there’s country. There’s funk.
It’s just freaking good. You cannot put a label on it.
This is what happens when you have a musical genius prodigy. Who is also creative. That’s not a given.
All those genres are his colors of paint. And then he paints the picture.
One of my favorite EJ songs 💜💜💜
I'm glad you like this one. There are more arrangements in the studio version but no piano improvisation per se. Both versions are good. 'Burn down the mission" from the album Tumbleweed Connection is also excellent.
November 8, 1970 his first tour of America. I had the good fortune of sitting the in second row lined up with his keyboard.
It was a small theater in the round that is no longer there, but was known as the Painters Mill Music Fair in Owings Mills, Maryland. All of his music is good, but his early years are outstanding.
So good, yeah? This man is special!
Great track choice!
I love how they went off the rails and brought it back again and again. Live music is king.
Wow! Great music. Thanks 👍
70s Elton top notch love you
Just a piano, bass and drums. So great
You would enjoy the studio version, too...lots of theatrical orchestration.
It's true that you have seen his pure music performances. Lol, he is also one of the truest showman on the planet. Very flamboyant costumes and stage performances. He was not accepted very well earlier in his career in parts of the US because of homophobia. I loved his music and he is still one of my favorite musicians, maybe number 1.
If you close your eyes, you can imagine Dave Brubeck and company taking this for a ride - great jazz roots
Elton would be nothing without his lyricist, Bernie Taupin... Right up there with Jagger/Richards or Lennon/ McCartney or Page/Plant. Elton's masterpiece of an album is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" from 1973. Every song is stunningly beautiful, and has a weight and depth of someone who understands life and deals with it accordingly...
TRUTH 👏 ✌🏼