It's not heartbreak, it's reflection. This song is about Elton coming to terms with who he was and who he is now and accepting that he's a different, more mature person.
And yet, the lyrics were written by Bernie, ostensibly in the same fashion as they had done for over three and a half decades - with Bernie supplying the raw lyrics without any input from Elton (although he (Elton) was clearly the inspiration here!!
I never realised that EJ could communicate pain, isolation, fatigue and disconnect from life so clearly and earnestly until I heard this song. Song hurts, man.
Enough has been said about how good this song is and how well Elton gets the weariness across. We would be remiss if we didn't note what an excellent actor Justin Timberlake is in this. He wrenches every bit of the song's emotion out of this performance. The weary look he gives right after donning the boa at 4:25 makes my heart hurt a little bit. He is definitely a multi-talented performer.
This song has become the theme song of my late 40's. Finally realizing that there are people and things that I don't need in my life and I've begun taking those "stops" off of my life's rail line. Thanks, Elton, for being there yet again with your music and lyrics.
I have clinical depression too so I can always relate to EJ's music. When I first heard "Somebody Saved My Life Tonight" I thought okay, EJ knows what it's like to be at the end of a cliff, hanging by yr fingernails.
One of many underrated songs. When he played "Have Mercy On The Criminal" this year, I nearly cried with joy. Same in 2013 with songs from the then new "The Diving Board".
Vaughn Brenda This song and Iam Still Standing, Sad Songs, Bennie and The Jets, Lucy In The Sky and Rocket Man are my all time personal Elton John songs
This is certainly one of EJ's finest moments, and maybe, THE finest. The song is devastatingly beautiful, and the video takes it to the next level. JT is absolutely splendid, as is Paul Reubens. JT bathes the EJ character in pathos. The exhausted look he gives the camera at 4:28 says it all. And then he steps onto the stage. It's a powerful story of a man who has given everything he has to give. Incredibly touching.
One of the best videos ever made. The lyrics of the song and the video are so perfect in showing a time when Elton was in alot of pain. JT does a great job in the video depicting a young Elton. All in all it's amazing...
I got to say, I think Justin Timberlake did a wonderful job at this. He really portrayed Elton John so well....I almost thought it was him when I first saw it.
I saw Sir Elton at the Biloxi Colliseum back in 2002, I think? (Could've been 2000 or 2001) When he played this song, he also showed this video on two big screens on both sides of the stage. Awesome concert. The best. Love love LOVE this man and his awesome talent. I have nearly all of his sheet music. He and Bernie Taupin make such a great songwriting team. 💖🤩😍
John and Paul were magnificent, but only penned maybe 8 years. Paul and Art were awesome, but didn't last. Carol King and Hubby didn't last. Neil Sedaka and his partner didn't last. The Brothers Gibb are all gone save Barry. But Elton/Taupin are still producing and recording. 50 years together, +/- a few off-years.
I truly love this song, for showing that fame, fortune and success doesn't always equate fulfillment. Everytime someone doesn't 'get' why a celebrity or public figure self harms or kill themselves, this is the answer right here. The terrible beauty of the facade.
A Musicians lifestyle can be very difficult. It's very Nomadic, living basically out of Hotels for months or even years on end. I'm retired now, but as a former bullrider, I can certainly relate. It's a Gypsy way of life. And sometimes it can be very lonesome.
For a long time, I found it difficult to separate the performer from the character. Especially after that scandal in the red light district when he was caught... y'know.
Elton & Bernie are the greatest song writing team of all time! Sorry, I love the Beatles, John & Paul....I love Led Zeppelin... I love many other bands, but there is no one else who wrote better songs than these two men!
I just lost a best friend who I loved with all my heart to killers in Winnipeg. He sent for me to get him but I didn't get him in time. They shot him and we ended up in ICU where he held on for a few days and started to fade. We had faith n were praying but I won't see him til Heaven. My heart is so heavy and this song captures my pain... and probably my favorite EJ song ever.
I feel like surely I’ve posted this comment before, but what kind of soulless cretin clicks “thumbs down” on this?! Wth?!?! Favorite music video of all time. There’s so much going on here, both personally and artistically. Incredible song, too. ❤️
Surprising how many people miss the reference to a young Elton with his Mum & Dad at 3:05... Really is a great video, love hidden references like this.
I didn't realize "Pee Wee Herman" was playing John Reid. I just read about it while watching Elton on a talk show. Paul Reubens was seated next to Elton! I love watching all the videos of his interviews, concerts I love it all❤🧡💛💚💙💜!
I saw Elton John recently and was blown away after how short he was. This video made me think he was somewhat tall. Elton John 5’8, Justin Timberlake 6’1. Great song and video.
have not heard this song in a long time, just a damm good hard hitting song, i can relate to this song. cause i just remember a time when i was in that dark place and i could not get out, glad today it is different for me, it proves we have all been in that dark place.
Gabriele Z Justin is only 2 inches taller than Elton--5'10"" vs 5'8". As Amy Jo says, it's the platform shoes, which Elton also wore, and Justin's slimmer frame also gives the illusion of height. :)
I actually watched a few times just to watch Paul Reubens. He was hysterical as he was ripping up paperwork, knocking people down so he can protect Elton. LOL
this is an example of why Bernie belongs in the hall of fame. almost all of Elton's great songs were written by Bernie... Elton took them and aded the music and performances... so please believe - I am not trying to diminish Elto! - but Bernie is one of the best song writers of all time. If I remember right (and maybe I dont) this was a collaboration after Elton went on his own. and , to me, as others have said... great. what a partnership!
Even the strongest people in life come to that fateful moment (after years of torment) where all they can do is say: “I’ve had enough...” This song captures the essence of those words perfectly.
Justin Timberlake look absolutely like Elton John at first I thought it was real Elton John at first gosh if there Elton John in the 70s and Justin Timberlake together dress like Elton John they will looks like twin brothers
Круто,не удивительно что он такой известный и популярный.И хоть он и не традиционной ориентации и его многие оскорбляют думаю это его личное дело,зато он пожертвовал на благо-творительность более 950 миллионов долларов только вдумайтесь. Никто в мире из певцов и актёров не дарил на благотворительность таких огромных сумм денег!А что сделали вы для других, люди оскорбляющие его? Поклонницей Элтона Джона не являюсь,но то что он талантище и щедрый человек даже не сомневаюсь!
Another gem from Sir Elton...I cried at the end, so beautiful...(and congrats on the recent Golden Globe awards for “Rocketman” - well-deserved for Sir Elton, Bernie Taupin, and Taron Egerton 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️🎶🎶🎥🎥)
Like Robert Downey Jr. in the "I Want Love" video, Justin was an excellent choice, for this "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore" video, and he did a brilliant job, also...Given how much Elton hates doing music videos, this is a good way for him to get out of doing them...He captured the essense of Elton wonderfully...Brilliant song and concept!
You may not believe it But I don't believe in miracles anymore And when I think about it I don't believe I ever did for sure All the things I've said in songs All the purple prose you bought from me Reality's just black and white The sentimental things I'd write Never meant that much to me I used to be the main express All steam and whistles heading west Picking up my pain from door to door Riding on the storyline Furnace burning overtime But this train don't stop, This train don't stop, This train don't stop there anymore You don't need to hear it But I'm dried up and sick to death of love If you need to know it I never really understood that stuff All the stars and bleeding hearts All the tears that welled up in my eyes Never meant a thing to me Read 'em as they say and weep I've never felt enough to cry I used to be the main express All steam and whistles heading west Picking up my pain from door to door Riding on the storyline Furnace burning overtime But this train don't stop, This train don't stop, This train don't stop there anymore When I said that I don't care It really means my engine's breaking down The chisel chips my heart again The granite cracks beneath my skin I crumble into pieces on the ground I used to be the main express All steam and whistles heading west Picking up my pain from door to door Riding on the storyline Furnace burning overtime But this train don't stop, This train don't stop, This train don't stop there anymore
Late last year as my father was being consumed by pancreatic cancer this song was a constant play on his radio. He was larger than life if not flawed and this song could have been written for him. He loved EJ and am sad his whistle is now silent... Thank rocket man and Bernie for this beautiful song
His life went by like a train. His career was awesome his voice was good 10 years ago, 42 years ago,whenever you ask if he was good or not, the answer in the sky is yes. His awesome songs and music career will not stop there anymore.
I once heard Elton John interviewed about that video (on his Dream Ticket DVD set). He said that each of the rooms were themed after phases of his life and career: for example, the blue lit room he looks into represents his foray into drugs. Also he didn't play himself in this video: he was played (masterfully) by Justin Timberlake. Elton was amazed by Justin's performance.
I just found this song..OMG I love it!!..I must have watched it 10 times today.And I still CANT see J.T. under that makeup.Especially Justin from 2001..My wife could tell it was him either.Good job!.He's actually a good actor.Great song!!
I listen to the lyrics under duress because they are me. So poignant....... " I used to be the main express.....All steam and whistles heading west But this train don't stop there anymore" Beutiful song....
To me, this is Elton John's final masterpiece. This is the latest song I would consider AMAZING, there have been great songs afterwards, but I would never put them above this. To me, it begins with "Your Song" and ends with "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore."
Only Sir Elton John could couch a bittersweet love song in an existential crisis like this. Elton comes up with the most lovely chord progressions and melodies, while Bernie Taupin seems to be the second coming of John Steinbeck. I'm a sucker for happy-sounding songs that are sad in content.
A master course in introspection, much like another artist Sir Elton's shared the stage with on many occasion and another all-time great, Billy Joel. Timeless.
Yeah, it's exactly what the song is about. That particular EJ album (Songs from the West Coast) was really autobiographical. Every EJ fan should hear the whole album if they haven't already. The song about Matthew Shepherd (people, google the name if you don't know it) is heartbreakingly beautiful. (The song is American Triangle - I'm sure it's here on youtube.)
Don't mind me, just going through all of Elton's songs today.... love them. Every time I see Paul Reubens, I sadly hear Pee-wee's laugh. Even in a serious song/video like this that was beautifully shot. Up there with "I Want Love" for my favorites off this album, though.
People get mad at me when I say this is the best Elton John song in my opinion. Best lyrics hands down of any of his songs even though I'm a hug fan of Rocket Man as well.
Justin Timberlake did a great job projecting the song's feeling. Pee-Wee did a great job as well. One of the best video concepts I've ever seen and an incredible song. Bernie Taupin is amazing with his phrase inventions like "the man express".
Haha. I remember this. This was when JT was just almost done with Nsync....mid-2001ish. Wow, looking back at it now he looked so grown for just 20-years-old.
A Great Video. Well crafted with a clever storyline and a Terrific performance from Justin Timberlake. The fact that he doesn't 'sing' every line is a mark of its cleverness. Classic, indeed. I can watch this anytime.
This song has a '70s vibe to it, as the chorus reminds me of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," the title song from Elton's 1973 double-LP of the same name. As such, Justin Timberlake's portrayal of Elton circa 1973 is appropriate.
I wish my mom could have gotten the chance to see him before she passed away from cancer back in December 2023. She's 1 of the reasons i started listening to him😊
Absolutely the best EJ song since about 1978; captured his original sound and vibe. Great vidi too. EJ's lp that it came on "Songs From the West Coast" was a late career highlight in a career filled w/ highlights. Wish he could do one more for us in '23.
I remember the 1973 and '74 Elton days and eagerly awaiting his next LP. magazine pics, etc and seeing him in the hats, glasses, boas etc...it was so great and then in 1977 the cap and dark glasses/changed, not flamboyant EJ period's beginning. Recalling the flamboyant days..wonderful memeories and this vid captured it spot on!
For me Elton's 4 best songs are this, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Rocketman, and Bennie & The Jets. I know, 3 easy choices, but this song is so slept on.
If you don't know Elton John's voice or what he looked like, you fall in the category of a young kid. (At least compared to me.) Elton was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and a major icon for my generation. It's cool that you like the video but don't ever assume that what you see in a music video is what it appears to be.
The most honest song ever written, you can feel the heartbreak.
It's not heartbreak, it's reflection. This song is about Elton coming to terms with who he was and who he is now and accepting that he's a different, more mature person.
@@furioussherman7265 Exactly, it's him accepting old age, with everything that comes with it; wisdom, sorrow, regret, etc.
@@oscarclarke2653 It's also about him accepting that he's no longer the center of attention in the music business and learning to enjoy it.
And yet, the lyrics were written by Bernie, ostensibly in the same fashion as they had done for over three and a half decades - with Bernie supplying the raw lyrics without any input from Elton (although he (Elton) was clearly the inspiration here!!
How was this not a hit? Damn this is a phenomenal song.
It was a hit in the 90s. I saw it topped the charts for weeks.
Funny enough this was a minor hit because Elton is a legend. Overall the album did not do as well as he hoped. The songs are solid and one of his best
@@chanatippoti-on3610it didn't come out as a single until almost 2002....
The movie Rocketman in 5 minutes
Hardly.
love this song
Hah, good one
I'm really glad Elton chose Taron to portray him in Rocketman.He did an excellent job.
This xD
I never realised that EJ could communicate pain, isolation, fatigue and disconnect from life so clearly and earnestly until I heard this song. Song hurts, man.
Exact
Enough has been said about how good this song is and how well Elton gets the weariness across. We would be remiss if we didn't note what an excellent actor Justin Timberlake is in this. He wrenches every bit of the song's emotion out of this performance. The weary look he gives right after donning the boa at 4:25 makes my heart hurt a little bit. He is definitely a multi-talented performer.
Crushing lyrics. Beautiful vocals. Rad video. The end.
Great video !!
🙌🏾
This song has become the theme song of my late 40's. Finally realizing that there are people and things that I don't need in my life and I've begun taking those "stops" off of my life's rail line. Thanks, Elton, for being there yet again with your music and lyrics.
Feel the same at the same time of my life..........
For me… it’s for my 50’s
I feel this at 45.
Same here
2:05 Definitely began these "stops" after I hit 50...now at 56...this train don't stop .....❤
Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman) did a good job portraying his manager walking alongside Justin Timberlake as Elton
When Justin was Elton before Taron.. Both brilliant.
Its not EJ himself in this video?? 😱
@@D28064212D Nope, it's Justin Timberlake
@@annieberry4008 I'm really surprised.. 😅 They did a good job!
@@D28064212DI agree. And the guy with him in the suit was Paul Reubens aka Pee Wee Herman. RIP to him
@@D28064212DI agree.
I have clinical depression too so I can always relate to EJ's music. When I first heard "Somebody Saved My Life Tonight" I thought okay, EJ knows what it's like to be at the end of a cliff, hanging by yr fingernails.
Yep - and I was only 13 ! ( 1974 ) - My first attempt was 2 years later - but "Someone Saved my Life Again"...
Sending strength both of your ways ❤️
To be fair, that’s Bernie not EJ.
Elton's most underrated song
One of many underrated songs. When he played "Have Mercy On The Criminal" this year, I nearly cried with joy. Same in 2013 with songs from the then new "The Diving Board".
He's started to put some old songs back on the setlist. Lets see what other songs he will put back on the setlist next year.
Now it becomes my favourite 😍
yess, and word in spanish,,,,i want love,, post cards from richard nixon
Vaughn Brenda This song and Iam Still Standing, Sad Songs, Bennie and The Jets, Lucy In The Sky and Rocket Man are my all time personal Elton John songs
This is certainly one of EJ's finest moments, and maybe, THE finest. The song is devastatingly beautiful, and the video takes it to the next level. JT is absolutely splendid, as is Paul Reubens. JT bathes the EJ character in pathos. The exhausted look he gives the camera at 4:28 says it all. And then he steps onto the stage. It's a powerful story of a man who has given everything he has to give. Incredibly touching.
This song and "COME DOWN IN TIME" along with "YOUR SONG" are arguably his best and finest accomplishments.
Oh my gosh, he portrays a really good Elton John!
One of the best videos ever made. The lyrics of the song and the video are so perfect in showing a time when Elton was in alot of pain. JT does a great job in the video depicting a young Elton. All in all it's amazing...
Totally agree! Genius... all around!!
It was really cool, I bet that he either wanted to do it or was asked to do it.
Mightn't have been his biggest hit, but for me this is Elton at his very best.
couldn't have said it better.
Couldn't agree more
indeed
Totally agree
He's become the wise old man
I got to say, I think Justin Timberlake did a wonderful job at this. He really portrayed Elton John so well....I almost thought it was him when I first saw it.
People overact that he's a terrible actor but he's pretty damn great.
Edison he was great. Should have made more films.:-)
He doesn't have dialogue. Its easy to appear decent when you don't have to talk.
Silent film acting is not easy. Everything is done through the conviction of body language and face.
Tinker, with respect, it's even more difficult to convey emotion without dialogue. JT nailed this
His early 2000's voice was the best era for his 'new' voice. He sounded excellent on this.
couldn't agree, more!
New voice?
Renatenha Elton had some voice surgeries that transformed how he sang. Listen to him in ‘73 vs now.
I saw Sir Elton at the Biloxi Colliseum back in 2002, I think? (Could've been 2000 or 2001) When he played this song, he also showed this video on two big screens on both sides of the stage. Awesome concert. The best. Love love LOVE this man and his awesome talent. I have nearly all of his sheet music. He and Bernie Taupin make such a great songwriting team. 💖🤩😍
I was just thinking the same thing. He's still got it, I saw him in 2019, but his voice is deeper is all
Bernie Taupin + Elton John= The best songwriting partners of all time.
SOOOOO TRUE!! Amazing. Just amazing.
You will never get a pair like these again.
John and Paul were magnificent, but only penned maybe 8 years. Paul and Art were awesome, but didn't last. Carol King and Hubby didn't last. Neil Sedaka and his partner didn't last. The Brothers Gibb are all gone save Barry. But Elton/Taupin are still producing and recording. 50 years together, +/- a few off-years.
@@DeeLish2000 voy e linda
Michael David mick jagger and Keith Richards
Whoever portrayed Elton did a first rate job. Perfect
Justin Timberlake
One of my favorite Elton songs. And Justin did an amazing job portraying him in the video!
I truly love this song, for showing that fame, fortune and success doesn't always equate fulfillment. Everytime someone doesn't 'get' why a celebrity or public figure self harms or kill themselves, this is the answer right here. The terrible beauty of the facade.
Wow good one true Elvis being the poster boy
Yes but he wanted be Love by family he Loved stage in this Time I Love him ,poor Elton was becouse he felt lonely
A Musicians lifestyle can be very difficult. It's very Nomadic, living basically out of Hotels for months or even years on end. I'm retired now, but as a former bullrider, I can certainly relate. It's a Gypsy way of life. And sometimes it can be very lonesome.
@@Gambit22003 people really dont get the realities of being a rock star , pop star , actor etc..its not as glamorous as some may think..
@@timsears951 yeah for sure. But the pay check has to make up for all that crap. Why else do it?
Justin Timberlake... What an impeccable job impersonating Elton John.
I agree. I saw Rocketman yesterday, and though I loved Taron Egerton, I wonder what it would've been like to see Justin in the movie.
Stephanie Newbern it would have been awesome but Taron killed it he will probably get a Oscar nomination
@@MrOasis316 I certainly hope he does.
Heidi Graney wait a minute....
El fue el primero que pensó elton John para que interpretara rocketman pero no pudo
Justin Timberlake did a awesome job
A very VERY talented young man.
Power Lyrics, " The chisel chips my heart again the granite crack's beneath my skin im crumbling to pieces on the ground" Awesome
Dave Venables Bernie is the best lyricist ever....
I’ve listened to that on 4 decades loads of time, just couldn’t get wHat he was saying
Pure poetry.
Heartfelt. Beautiful. Wow,! This is perfection.!! Everything coming together. Song from the gods.!!
Justin timberlake did Pretty good in this video portraying him.
Can't express how much I love Elton johns voice
May be my favorite Elton song - absolutely heart rending. Maybe his most brutally honest(?) song
I class this as his retirement song.
Heart “wrenching”, not heart rending. :)
Perfection.!!
I love Elton John. I now have a new appreciation for Justin Timberlake as well. Great song....
Min2073 same
I think another hidden reference is about Bernie at 2:22...the only guy he hugs for real
Until now I realize that
I dont think that's burnie I think that's ray
That's definitely Bernie. He's holding the gold record in the shot for a reason. 👍
thanks for pointing that out. I was looking around the room and noticing the duck, so missed it
so underrated this song is pure gold...
Jason Whelan agreed
As an old man..... i Agree
Ikr
Hard to believe a song with millions of views is that underrated. Elton has hundreds of fantastic songs, most don't have millions of views.
Highly concur.
I love Justin Timberlake on this video. He's a complete and talented artist. Elton is a genius!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful song
Paul Rubens is fabulous in this video.
Fabulous. Simply fabulous.
For a long time, I found it difficult to separate the performer from the character. Especially after that scandal in the red light district when he was caught... y'know.
Paul Reubens was a genius
Wow...This song still gives me chills!! Still listening in 2019😢😢
Delrese Rolle one of my favorites but then they're ALL my favorites
Elton & Bernie are the greatest song writing team of all time! Sorry, I love the Beatles, John & Paul....I love Led Zeppelin... I love many other bands, but there is no one else who wrote better songs than these two men!
I can't believe this album is twenty-years-old and Songs From The West Coast actually became one of my favorite albums by Elton John!
I just lost a best friend who I loved with all my heart to killers in Winnipeg. He sent for me to get him but I didn't get him in time. They shot him and we ended up in ICU where he held on for a few days and started to fade. We had faith n were praying but I won't see him til Heaven. My heart is so heavy and this song captures my pain... and probably my favorite EJ song ever.
I know this post was from three years ago but I am extremely sorry for the loss of your best friend. ❤️
I feel like surely I’ve posted this comment before, but what kind of soulless cretin clicks “thumbs down” on this?! Wth?!?!
Favorite music video of all time. There’s so much going on here, both personally and artistically. Incredible song, too. ❤️
Bernie Taupin and Elton john the most successful song writing team in history ,
Fun
Surprising how many people miss the reference to a young Elton with his Mum & Dad at 3:05... Really is a great video, love hidden references like this.
+Supreme MIDI yep dude, you are so unique - we are no match for you i am afraid .. )
+MrCareLeS Hehe :)
+Supreme MIDI Holy crap. I've been an elton fan all my life, i even saw this very video shown at an elton john concert. Thanks for pointing it out.
THANKS FOR POINTING OUT3:05
His father served as a flight lieutenant in the RAF which is why he's in military attire.
Easily Justin Timberlake's best acting role
Lol the best part of this video is the walking John Reid parody 😂
Paul Reubens absolutely killed it!
@@LadyBloodyWrists He REALLY did kill it. Superb.!!
And I was part of it!
I didn't realize "Pee Wee Herman" was playing John Reid. I just read about it while watching Elton on a talk show. Paul Reubens was seated next to Elton! I love watching all the videos of his interviews, concerts I love it all❤🧡💛💚💙💜!
OMG - YES! And he deserved every bit of it !
I'm sorry but the girl who plays Liza deserves a fucken Oscar
I agree 100%
Any idea who played her?
I saw Elton John recently and was blown away after how short he was. This video made me think he was somewhat tall. Elton John 5’8, Justin Timberlake 6’1. Great song and video.
have not heard this song in a long time, just a damm good hard hitting song, i can relate to this song. cause i just remember a time when i was in that dark place and i could not get out, glad today it is different for me, it proves we have all been in that dark place.
*****
i know just a real good song
paul reubens looks so natural in this role
Justin Timberlake wasn't half bad either.
Too tall!
Gabriele Z it's the shoes :)
Gabriele Z Justin is only 2 inches taller than Elton--5'10"" vs 5'8". As Amy Jo says, it's the platform shoes, which Elton also wore, and Justin's slimmer frame also gives the illusion of height. :)
I actually watched a few times just to watch Paul Reubens. He was hysterical as he was ripping up paperwork, knocking people down so he can protect Elton. LOL
this is an example of why Bernie belongs in the hall of fame. almost all of Elton's great songs were written by Bernie... Elton took them and aded the music and performances... so please believe - I am not trying to diminish Elto! - but Bernie is one of the best song writers of all time. If I remember right (and maybe I dont) this was a collaboration after Elton went on his own. and , to me, as others have said... great. what a partnership!
Even the strongest people in life come to that fateful moment (after years of torment) where all they can do is say: “I’ve had enough...”
This song captures the essence of those words perfectly.
Yes, we all are travelling through our life. It seems to be great but sometimes feels like it's kind of punish. I think I sometimes feel that way.
Justin Timberlake look absolutely like Elton John at first I thought it was real Elton John at first gosh if there Elton John in the 70s and Justin Timberlake together dress like Elton John they will looks like twin brothers
Круто,не удивительно что он такой известный и популярный.И хоть он и не традиционной ориентации и его многие оскорбляют думаю это его личное дело,зато он пожертвовал на благо-творительность более 950 миллионов долларов только вдумайтесь. Никто в мире из певцов и актёров не дарил на благотворительность таких огромных сумм денег!А что сделали вы для других, люди оскорбляющие его? Поклонницей Элтона Джона не являюсь,но то что он талантище и щедрый человек даже не сомневаюсь!
Taron was perfect casting for Elton but if not him, JT would be amazing casting too
Another gem from Sir Elton...I cried at the end, so beautiful...(and congrats on the recent Golden Globe awards for “Rocketman” - well-deserved for Sir Elton, Bernie Taupin, and Taron Egerton 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️🎶🎶🎥🎥)
Like Robert Downey Jr. in the "I Want Love" video, Justin was an excellent choice, for this "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore" video, and he did a brilliant job, also...Given how much Elton hates doing music videos, this is a good way for him to get out of doing them...He captured the essense of Elton wonderfully...Brilliant song and concept!
JT did a superb job as a young Elton, and I don't even like the guy !!!!
You may not believe it
But I don't believe in miracles anymore
And when I think about it
I don't believe I ever did for sure
All the things I've said in songs
All the purple prose you bought from me
Reality's just black and white
The sentimental things I'd write
Never meant that much to me
I used to be the main express
All steam and whistles heading west
Picking up my pain from door to door
Riding on the storyline
Furnace burning overtime
But this train don't stop,
This train don't stop,
This train don't stop there anymore
You don't need to hear it
But I'm dried up and sick to death of love
If you need to know it
I never really understood that stuff
All the stars and bleeding hearts
All the tears that welled up in my eyes
Never meant a thing to me
Read 'em as they say and weep
I've never felt enough to cry
I used to be the main express
All steam and whistles heading west
Picking up my pain from door to door
Riding on the storyline
Furnace burning overtime
But this train don't stop,
This train don't stop,
This train don't stop there anymore
When I said that I don't care
It really means my engine's breaking down
The chisel chips my heart again
The granite cracks beneath my skin
I crumble into pieces on the ground
I used to be the main express
All steam and whistles heading west
Picking up my pain from door to door
Riding on the storyline
Furnace burning overtime
But this train don't stop,
This train don't stop,
This train don't stop there anymore
Ricardo A. Medeiros feeling better?
Linda música, adoro esse vídeo clipe, muito lindo mesmo.
'pretty sure, people, viewing this, know its lyric, by this time.
@@thiagoernandesfelipe5967 não canso de assisti-lo.
@@toehead20007 já cheirou o tabaco da sua mãe hj??
Late last year as my father was being consumed by pancreatic cancer this song was a constant play on his radio. He was larger than life if not flawed and this song could have been written for him. He loved EJ and am sad his whistle is now silent... Thank rocket man and Bernie for this beautiful song
Superb video for a superb song! really, this song is one of his classics. Up there with the very best.
This song makes me cry when I hear it. I literally don't know why
there is ABSOLUTELY NO NEED to use the word LITERALLY in your sentence. Try and stop using this word incorrectly.
baby cakes me too!!!
Me too.... 😢
@@listenhealthily ron...go away plz !
Songs from the West Coast is a top three album in Elton’s catalogue. Super underrated record.
Checking out this song after reading Elton John’s biography. Love it!
His life went by like a train. His career was awesome his voice was good 10 years ago, 42 years ago,whenever you ask if he was good or not, the answer in the sky is yes. His awesome songs and music career will not stop there anymore.
Vehemently disagree!!! Elton was ADORABLE as a young man!!!
JT should totally play Elton John if they ever do a movie about him. Hint hint Hollywood!!!!
Agree, even Elton John himself wanted JT to play his role in bionic, but sadly, they ended up by calling Tom Hardy to play John's role :(
too late it will be Tom Hardy
Hollywood can kiss my ass.
Gin L Gin, i think Elton wanted JT to play him in the movie because he was so good and can sing but Jt was too busy.
They're too busy making another shitty transformer sequel
I once heard Elton John interviewed about that video (on his Dream Ticket DVD set). He said that each of the rooms were themed after phases of his life and career: for example, the blue lit room he looks into represents his foray into drugs. Also he didn't play himself in this video: he was played (masterfully) by Justin Timberlake. Elton was amazed by Justin's performance.
I forgot how good this song really is.
I just found this song..OMG I love it!!..I must have watched it 10 times today.And I still CANT see J.T. under that makeup.Especially Justin from 2001..My wife could tell it was him either.Good job!.He's actually a good actor.Great song!!
I hope Justin is in a good place too 😢
This is a great song,lyrics terrific. JT does a good job lip syncing EJ. Wish would have sung it more often in concerts.❤
Absolutely love this video. Timberlake kills as young Elton!
OMG I watched this video many times but never realise that was Justin Timberlake play on young Elton :D
Duc Nguyen Tien how thick can you be
semi closed eyes dont help lols.
I don't think JT is bad looking but like a lot of today's stars he's sort of vacant looking...
He doesn't look anything like him really. Elton was never this thin or tall....good video though.
I listen to the lyrics under duress because they are me. So poignant.......
" I used to be the main express.....All steam and whistles heading west
But this train don't stop there anymore"
Beutiful song....
I think this is Elton's BEST song since his 70's and 80's heyday. Elton devotee since 1975.
To me, this is Elton John's final masterpiece. This is the latest song I would consider AMAZING, there have been great songs afterwards, but I would never put them above this. To me, it begins with "Your Song" and ends with "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore."
I totally agree.
I agree 150%. And that line I perfect.
I completely agree
I agree with everybody, I loved old Elton songs, when I heard this it sounded like yellow brick road album
Only Sir Elton John could couch a bittersweet love song in an existential crisis like this. Elton comes up with the most lovely chord progressions and melodies, while Bernie Taupin seems to be the second coming of John Steinbeck. I'm a sucker for happy-sounding songs that are sad in content.
Wow...well put !
I just cannot stop listening - it's one of the greatest songs ever.
Last comment in 10 mons so yes this vid & song deserves more. JT is brilliant, AND lyrics deserve recognition. Rightfully so. 🌼💞
A master course in introspection, much like another artist Sir Elton's shared the stage with on many occasion and another all-time great, Billy Joel. Timeless.
"Face 2 Face Tour" - 2013. I saw them - it was incredible.
Yeah, it's exactly what the song is about. That particular EJ album (Songs from the West Coast) was really autobiographical. Every EJ fan should hear the whole album if they haven't already. The song about Matthew Shepherd (people, google the name if you don't know it) is heartbreakingly beautiful. (The song is American Triangle - I'm sure it's here on youtube.)
Don't mind me, just going through all of Elton's songs today.... love them.
Every time I see Paul Reubens, I sadly hear Pee-wee's laugh. Even in a serious song/video like this that was beautifully shot.
Up there with "I Want Love" for my favorites off this album, though.
People get mad at me when I say this is the best Elton John song in my opinion. Best lyrics hands down of any of his songs even though I'm a hug fan of Rocket Man as well.
Justin Timberlake did a great job projecting the song's feeling. Pee-Wee did a great job as well. One of the best video concepts I've ever seen and an incredible song. Bernie Taupin is amazing with his phrase inventions like "the man express".
Exceptional performance from Justin Timberlake. The Elton mannerisms are there to be seen!
Haha. I remember this. This was when JT was just almost done with Nsync....mid-2001ish. Wow, looking back at it now he looked so grown for just 20-years-old.
Brilliant video....not a big Timberlake fan, but got to give him props on this Elton John track. He nails it on the backstage scenes. Great video.
One of his most depressing songs. Yet easy to feel connected to.
Not depressing at all. He's saying he doesn't do drugs anymore and he is not tempted by them ever again.
@@fareshajjar1208 True, maybe, but I don't think that is the focal point of this song. For a more direct reference, listen to "Peachtree Road".
A Great Video. Well crafted with a clever storyline and a Terrific performance from Justin Timberlake. The fact that he doesn't 'sing' every line is a mark of its cleverness. Classic, indeed. I can watch this anytime.
MTV didn't play this video enough back in the day.
John Smith uve been not watching too often then. mtv played this million times before and even hits every top charts before.
@@anepicautumngaming1692 by the way this video was nominated for best male video VMAS 2002
This song has a '70s vibe to it, as the chorus reminds me of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," the title song from Elton's 1973 double-LP of the same name. As such, Justin Timberlake's portrayal of Elton circa 1973 is appropriate.
This song touches my heart. I don't know if it was a hit for him, but I say it's one of my favorites.
Okay, I knew Timberlake was Elton, but did I see Paul Reubens?
Ox Baker Yes you did
Jay M yes that’s Paul.. he reminds me of his role here as Troy Stevens ua-cam.com/video/P580oKqQZQs/v-deo.html
I wish my mom could have gotten the chance to see him before she passed away from cancer back in December 2023. She's 1 of the reasons i started listening to him😊
Absolutely the best EJ song since about 1978; captured his original sound and vibe. Great vidi too. EJ's lp that it came on "Songs From the West Coast" was a late career highlight in a career filled w/ highlights. Wish he could do one more for us in '23.
such a perfect song for contemporary times And Justin played it so Well ! I do respect the whole crew in making this song !
I remember the 1973 and '74 Elton days and eagerly awaiting his next LP. magazine pics, etc and seeing him in the hats, glasses, boas etc...it was so great and then in 1977 the cap and dark glasses/changed, not flamboyant EJ period's beginning. Recalling the flamboyant days..wonderful memeories and this vid captured it spot on!
2:22
Is that supposed to be Bernie Taupin? It seems so.
Imagine if Elton had finished his 2023 Glastonbury set with this song. What an exit that would have been.
Still love this song and video... Justin was great for doing this!
Elton the last living legend of music, long live the king.
RIP Paul Reubens :(
he was genius in this video
For me Elton's 4 best songs are this, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Rocketman, and Bennie & The Jets. I know, 3 easy choices, but this song is so slept on.
Justin Timberlake has effectively portrayed two legends, Elton and Michael
If you don't know Elton John's voice or what he looked like, you fall in the category of a young kid. (At least compared to me.) Elton was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and a major icon for my generation. It's cool that you like the video but don't ever assume that what you see in a music video is what it appears to be.
Wait and see if anyone remembers today's so-called musical icons fifty years from now, but they will know Elton and a small handful of his peers.😊😊