Elton and Bernie have a super clear cut relationship creatively and have always said so. Elton composes the music and performs it, Bernie writes the lyrics
Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Van Morrison, Bono, Beatles, Elton John, George Martin, Ray Davies, Eric Clapton, Bee Gees, David Bowie, Sting, Robert Plant, Brian May, Shirley Bassey... Those musicians been knighted, not a long list imhu and everyone deserve it
Too old to remember his lyrics 😜 2:43 Elton gets his own lyrics wrong, of a song he's preformed thousands of times over the decades. The lyrics are "by my side" and Elton says "on my mind" 😬
@@marieremelie6716 Calm down. I was just joking around. But yes, younger people sometimes mix up lyrics. Maybe on stage drunk or high. Maybe a long tour and you're burnt out. Maybe distracted or just out of it. But let's not pretend like anyone in the world ever has to "memorize hundreds of songs" and recall them at will. I'm a musician myself. And yes, I know all if MY material and I also know thousands of other songs. But even if you written hundreds of songs. You only have to have your setlist honed in and stage ready. And the more you play songs, the more they become muscle memory. Especially your big hits. And in this case he didn't have a setlist to sharpen up and remember. He just had sections of a few of his biggest songs, and he was preped on them all beforehand. It's just a bit surprising coming from such a pro. But father time gets us all.
“I still have the energy of a 20 year old and I want to carry on. I don’t see the point in setting up shop. Once you stop you die.” This man is amazing
@@Alex-ey9jl His kids tour with him. The man is almost a billionarie. He flies private to and from every gig so he sleeps soundly in his bed. Quite an amazing life. I am one of his biggest fans, which is why i can tell you, he ain't retiring.
fredfinks They didn’t run into each other-Ray Williams (acquaintance of mine) was head of Artist Development at Liberty Records in London and introduced Elton (who he’d discovered) to Bernie Taupin in 1967 to be his lyricist.
I never had but one grandmother. All the other grands died before I was born. The one I had drank moonshine and chased it with bud light. She treated me to keep watch for her and wear her oxygen mask so she could sneak a cigarette. She was the mother of my uncles of the outlaw side. She owned badass hotrods and motorcycles. I have her eyes. And naturally curly hair. She died on her 86th bday. My sister was born the day after. I only ever remember seeing her 4 or 5 times. She was hateful because "she was dying anyway". Glad I was the one that covered for her. Otherwise I was always scared of her. My GPA was a moonshiner. I can only imagine what she went through as his wife. He was mean and abusive. Anyway yes I would love a gma GPA like him
@Elton John Sir, stay healthy! You're one of my favorite entertainers. I never had the opportunity to go to any of your concerts as a teen, but always had the music going. You've made your mark on this world with your honesty and courage. I am proud to tell you what my granddaughter told me the other day: Granny, I tell my friends that you are the most understanding and none judgemental person I know. Made me cry. Anyway, take care, your friend from Delaware, USA
As John's career has wound down in recent years, it's sometimes hard to remember what a astonishing number of hits he had - literally dozens in the Top 100 - and what a major musical influence he was in his heyday. Just a massive talent. Also happy that, with all the demons he wrestled with over the years that could have easily sent him over the edge, he's found himself living a long, happy and prosperous life.
I recently did an Elton John playlist by listening to his entire discography. It's over 400 songs and the playlist is 89 songs long with a play time of over 6h of his very best. He's a beast!
Yes, it reminded me how much I loved his songs. I learned about his life story.. Bernie wrote fantastic lyrics but Elton's music and voice took it to the next level.
What I will always remember from his concert (2022), it was the absolute most amazing mix of generations all singing and enjoying together (kids to elderly) :) . The best performer and amazing music for all generations to come together. Thanks, Elton!!
@MUFC 2 things. 1) when did anyone say anything about soccer in this comment thread? 2) I actually don’t give a fuck about your soccer opinion, as I have my own sports I follow.
“Your song” is on the first album that I purchased in my life. It’s just as beautiful now as it was then. I love watching these two having the best time ever!
There's a saying about looking back, it's like driving a car while looking in the rearview mirror. Looking back to learn from mistakes and relive the good times is fine, unless you stay there. Looking forward toward the vision you want, along with the surprises on the way, keeps your life fresh, interesting, it keeps you young and joyful. Also looking back takes you out of the present moment. I understand this in a much different way now that I've gotten older. (I was in school when Elton's first album came out. I bought that album with babysitting money. I'm that kind of older.) I don't fear getting older, at all. I see the excitement of learning new things, watching my grandchildren discover things, seeing them hit a home run in little league. There is so, so much good to come. If I am fully in those moments, I have no time or desire to look back. It's beautiful. Life is beautiful.
Elton John is an icon. I grew up with Elton John. I’m 63 and started listening to him in the early 70’s. I still love his music, and I have some of his albums. Double album Yellow Brick Road. Crocodile Rock.. Rocket Man, and many others. Lots of hits. I’ll keep those till I pass. They mean so much.❤️❤️❤️
Hello Mary, I agree, I will be 43 This year and i have been singing Elton John songs ever since i could talk, Infact my mother told me,My first few words as a child were, "HOLD ME CLOSER TINY DANCER !!!!", I know, Although i don't remeber this, Anywho, On my channel are various covers of Elton John, TINY DANCER, ORIGINAL SIN,CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT,THE LAST SONG, To name but a few, If you could spare some of your precious time to have a listen and possibly comment, That Would Be Great, Many Thanks, STAY FRIENDLY : 0 )
Sir Elton John called Freddie Mercury 'Melinda' and Freddie called Elton 'Sharon'.. Their friendship was/is so incredible. When Freddie knew he was dying, he made sure Elton received his birthday gift after Freddie passed. He gave him a painting done by Henry Scott Tuke, Elton's favorite painter. It was delivered in a silk pillow case with a note that read, "Dear Sharon, I thought you'd like this. Love, Melina. Such incredible humans.
0:42-Your Song 2:14-I'm Still Standing 3:30-Crocodile Rock 5:00-Tiny Dancer 6:24-Looking up 6:58-The Circle of Life 9:42-Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Makes me want to cry. I LOVE Sir Elton so much! Just saw him on his final tour back in February and it was one of the best experiences of my life getting to witness his last tour and an absolute legend!
Hey Elton! Your husband is Canadian. I'm Canadian. We got that in common. Let's be friends! lol We can also bond over being part of the LGBTQ+ community!
And he has very distinctive phrasing as well a unique voice, this time Corden should have reigned it in instead of singing louder (I know he was excited but...)
@@rachelgubbins3192 I meant 30, sorry!! Lol, this article was posted a little under a year ago: www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2019/07/29/elton-john-celebrates-29-years-sobriety/1857807001/
@Elton John yet another cut and pasted comment by the fake Elton John. He'll be asking you for money soon. There's been a ton of scammers posing as celebrities and it always starts with a compliment followed by asking if you have WhatsApp or Snapchat or something which then leads to them asking for money.
Sir Elton is a legend. I love the fact that he can’t stand artists who lip sync their songs when live in concert. He always says that fans pay good money to see you live, so not singing live is a slap in the face to them. You owe it to them. What a class act.
Sir Elton is a treasure. I love how well he honors his friends. His story about Freddie brings me to tears as it shows true friendship. God bless Elton.
I'd be honored if some Elton John fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of ROCKET MAN ua-cam.com/video/aJtBYUlfkWo/v-deo.html and EMPTY GARDEN in tribute to 2 of Sir Elton's many legendary compositions. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and everybody stay safe.
Car Pool Karaoke is the best gig ever made.. its a shame that some artists didn't get to join in, but they are the best laughs and goose bumps to boot ❤️ thankyou
When I had my 16th birthday I had just lost my mother to suicide the week before. I had a girl friend give me the yellow brick road album. I’m 62 years old now and that’s been the most relevant help during those awful years. Elton john you were so great to me during my suffering.
I’m so sorry for your loss man but I’m so happy that Elton was and still is able to help you through dark times. I’m 16 now and Elton John has impacted my life so much already, can’t wait to tell my kids about him :))
You are a wonderful legacy left here for us. I’m so very very sorry you’ve lost your mom... but I’m glad you are here. 💜💜💜💜💜 stay with us for a VERY long time 💜💜💜💜
same for me except queen and freddie mercury. i lost a few people a few years ago and the only reason i’m still standing is because of queen and freddie
Just coming here years after I’ve seen this already and now just returning myself from an Elton John concert of his very last Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. I can’t put in words how much this man has given to me in my life. This one goes down deep! Lots of love to Elton and thanks to James to give us this masterpiece of entertainment.
here about joey from friends graham norton droped window down to two girls they got shoc they crashed into car slowly!!! x put window up!! ellie and ruby
coming back to this at least once a month bc it just gives me such a boost of serotonin. i'm endlessly grateful i had the absolute pleasure to see him live. literally one of the best nights of my life
@ 5:26 James belts out a high note and then Elton looks at him with such surprise. It's subtle, but I believe Elton was sincerely impressed with James' vocal abilities.
0:50 Your Song 2:14 I'm Still Standing 3:30 Crocodile Rock 5:00 Tiny Dancer 6:25 Looking Up 6:55 The Lion King Song "The Circle Of Life" 9:42 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Your Song - 00:45 I'm Still Standing - 2:15 Crocodile Rock - 3:30 Tiny Dancer - 5:00 Looking Up - 6:25 Circle of Life - 7:00 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - 9:45
elton can't sing higher anymore because he had cysts on his throat and the surgery to remove them caused his voice to lower. it says it in his book. very interesting. he can't sing falsetto anymore
Its honestly kinda sad that after 2022 he will no longer be touring. I've always wanted to see an Elton John concert. I discovered his music a few years ago and was instantly hooked. So Elton, thank you for all the memories, the laughs, and the great music. Your music has gotten me through many sad days, thank you for being the legend that you are.
if he uses the same car, he should have each singer sign somewhere in the car and in like a year the car would be filled with signatures from celebrities
I will never forget when my daughter stated " That John Elton guy isn't so bad" I love him He is such a classic and he will continue to contribute to many fond memoreis for future generations.
Get his book, Me, the movie was like teaser trailer. It's very very good, uses humor to get through most of the darkest parts aside from the Diana chapter which is rather somber. The chapter that John Lennon was is a part was my favorite and the funniest. Also those saying he trashes a lot of artist, that stuff is taken out of context sure the lines are in there but they aren't cheap shots at all and most followed by praise.
@@GlassTopRX7 I just finished the book and I didn't want it to end. I loved him before the movie and the book but now I have so much admiration for him. What an extraordinary life. I wish him many more years.
This is the only interview I've ever seen of Elton John because I generally don't watch interviews of musicians. This format is brilliant though and James just nails it so I can't stop watching these.
"Bitch." Hahaha I'm so happy Elton has never lost his sense of humor. He's great.
sara katherine true I would love to meet him I would be loved horny and laughing from jokes
Much as I disapprove of and oppose the LGBT movement, ..cripes ! #EltonJohn's humor makes flamboyant homosexuality seem kinda cool. 🤔
😂😂😂😂 love he
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He always references Bernie’s lyrics he never ever takes credit alone he’s a very classy guy much much respect.
Josh Sherlock they’re bros ofc
I think that is how they created 30 years worth of greatness, with reportedly zero arguments
I'm still standing is the best alarm wake up song ever made.
@@MoejiiOsmanTV Because of the male morning phenomenon?
Because he already know that Bernie was and is the Word man....dropping the Mic
I love that Sir Elton gave due credit to the man who wrote the lyrics, the amazing Bernie Taupin.
chrisjaybecker why wouldn’t he? He has been best friends and songwriting partners with Bernie for 50 years.
Sir Elton John has always gave Bernie Taupen credit.
jetnut89 some people are selfish
Elton and Bernie have a super clear cut relationship creatively and have always said so. Elton composes the music and performs it, Bernie writes the lyrics
Yes!! And in such an eloquent way ... he couldn't believe an 18-year-old poet wrote this.
Sir Elton is one of the few royalty that truly DESERVE the title. He's given us SO much of his life. This bit by Cordon is genius.
The Beatles deserve it too, and two of them got it!
Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Van Morrison, Bono, Beatles, Elton John, George Martin, Ray Davies, Eric Clapton, Bee Gees, David Bowie, Sting, Robert Plant, Brian May, Shirley Bassey... Those musicians been knighted, not a long list imhu and everyone deserve it
@@davideborrelli4662 Brian May hasn't been knighted from what I know
Absolutely wonderful! ♥️♥️
@@pinki130 He is Sir Brian May, CBE now. He just got knighted last weekend.
“You’re not too old to do anything “
-Elton John
Too old to remember his lyrics 😜 2:43 Elton gets his own lyrics wrong, of a song he's preformed thousands of times over the decades. The lyrics are "by my side" and Elton says "on my mind" 😬
@@closinginonclosure even young artists forget lyrics sometimes. You would too if you had to memorize hundreds of songs and talking to someone
@@closinginonclosure not to mention on my mind is another part of the song, I listen to that song constantly and sometimes i mix that up
@@marieremelie6716 Calm down. I was just joking around. But yes, younger people sometimes mix up lyrics. Maybe on stage drunk or high. Maybe a long tour and you're burnt out. Maybe distracted or just out of it. But let's not pretend like anyone in the world ever has to "memorize hundreds of songs" and recall them at will. I'm a musician myself. And yes, I know all if MY material and I also know thousands of other songs. But even if you written hundreds of songs. You only have to have your setlist honed in and stage ready. And the more you play songs, the more they become muscle memory. Especially your big hits. And in this case he didn't have a setlist to sharpen up and remember. He just had sections of a few of his biggest songs, and he was preped on them all beforehand. It's just a bit surprising coming from such a pro. But father time gets us all.
@@closinginonclosure not really a funny joke, maybe you should stick to “music”
James: How many glasses do you actually have
Elton: YES
True poetry
He still has problems with shopping.
Lol me.
Yes
Ciel Phantomhive
S
A
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Every glass I bought 4 one for home in France~
“I still have the energy of a 20 year old and I want to carry on. I don’t see the point in setting up shop. Once you stop you die.”
This man is amazing
4 yrs later after he said that......Elton john: Goodbye yellow brick road the farewell tour
Its alex yeah but he said he still gonna do other stuff here and there he isn’t gonna stop
Its a money maker. he aint retiring lol.
@@danielcohen7491 He is it's not like Cher or Sinatra he has kids
@@Alex-ey9jl His kids tour with him. The man is almost a billionarie. He flies private to and from every gig so he sleeps soundly in his bed. Quite an amazing life. I am one of his biggest fans, which is why i can tell you, he ain't retiring.
I love Elton. He is so up for anything. He IS the greatest showman.
no feddie mercury was the greatest showman and frontman
Elton is always graciously reminding us that Bernie Taupin wrote all those beautiful words that we love. Elton is so MUCH fun!
True class!!
at 18 writing your song. brilliant. Imagine if they never ran into each other
fredfinks They didn’t run into each other-Ray Williams (acquaintance of mine) was head of Artist Development at Liberty Records in London and introduced Elton (who he’d discovered) to Bernie Taupin in 1967 to be his lyricist.
Suzanne Besley That is very cool that you somewhat know Ray Williams. Elton is by far my favorite singer/performer.
@@Joe-ol5rt he probably watched the movie
Elton John is the fun, sweet, and slighty-odd grandma we all wanted but never had
this needs more upvotes!
Grandma?
Omg yes
Victoria August yeah he has strong grandma energy
I never had but one grandmother. All the other grands died before I was born. The one I had drank moonshine and chased it with bud light. She treated me to keep watch for her and wear her oxygen mask so she could sneak a cigarette. She was the mother of my uncles of the outlaw side. She owned badass hotrods and motorcycles. I have her eyes. And naturally curly hair. She died on her 86th bday. My sister was born the day after. I only ever remember seeing her 4 or 5 times. She was hateful because "she was dying anyway". Glad I was the one that covered for her. Otherwise I was always scared of her. My GPA was a moonshiner. I can only imagine what she went through as his wife. He was mean and abusive.
Anyway yes I would love a gma GPA like him
Why does this look like a "father and son" bonding moment?
Because it is
james could legitimately be eltons son lmao
Bruh what do you mean it’s a mommy daughter moment
the last line where he says "if my 12 year old self could see me now his head would explode" is very touching...
They're both from England and look similar. That's why lol
Who doesn’t love Elton John. A pure legend .. I would love to sit down and talk with him …
Im sorry, this man just sang "Your Song" with Elton John. And Elton said "darling..." I can die now
Same here
I honestly don’t know how James was so cool about it. 😂 I would’ve been in tears.
Alicia pan just like Freddie :,(
@@carsongrace9947 maybe already friends
Picking up the pieces by my side
Elton is so used to playing the piano while singing these he doesn’t seem to know what to do with his hands! 😂😂
😂🤣🤣
Am I the only one who sang every song 😊😊
Love it
sam zuriel Yeah, your right. They’re certainly wanking each other off in this video though. He’s learn’t a trick or two as he’s matured no doubt.
Ypac_dancer nope
can you imagine getting called darling by the Elton John
Omg I love that
He calls most people that
@@kingludacris4202 but imagine if he called you that😳
Could you imagine being called darling by Freddie mercury
He would make the manliset men go all giddy by calling them darling
Bernie was an incredible writer and the combination with Elton was incredible
Imagine this
Freddie Mercury, Elton John, and David Bowie in a car on a road trip singing
Épico
Thinking about that breaks my mind.
LEGENDARY LITERALLY
i sell my soul to the devil to see this
that would be
AMAZING
And his mother said he’d never be loved properly???? Who doesn’t love Sir Elton? ❤️😊😊
AGREED! I love love love him like he's family! Hehe❤
@@TeriNtheGirlz aww bless
I'm 15 and I love Elton John
Lovely thing to say! Happy for him he got so much love in his life
But its true alto we all love him
Imagine your just driving home from work and you just see Elton and James just screaming next to you
I would say what the frick
@@opticalrexis4378Really? I would just say What the fuck
I’d roll my window down and start singing with them
I’d get in the car
Lmao id be shook
He is amazing, not only his music, which is phenomenal, but such a great personality.
I really wish Freddie Mercury could have done one of these..
I wish the same man.
That wouldve been amazing
My first thought lol
🥺
Omg I would die for that to happen
People complaining about “classics” they didn’t do but bro, all of Elton John’s songs are iconic classics.
He is such a beautiful soul
How do you even chose?!?!?!
So true, ho many greats can you pack into a programme.
@Elton John Sir, stay healthy! You're one of my favorite entertainers. I never had the opportunity to go to any of your concerts as a teen, but always had the music going. You've made your mark on this world with your honesty and courage. I am proud to tell you what my granddaughter told me the other day: Granny, I tell my friends that you are the most understanding and none judgemental person I know. Made me cry. Anyway, take care, your friend from Delaware, USA
@Elton John .....mAssage me???
"I wasn't a sex symbol so i had fun with my outfits and i just went for it" 😂
ran??
I couldn't help but giggle when he said that!
Lmao
“went for it”
Yolo
As John's career has wound down in recent years, it's sometimes hard to remember what a astonishing number of hits he had - literally dozens in the Top 100 - and what a major musical influence he was in his heyday. Just a massive talent. Also happy that, with all the demons he wrestled with over the years that could have easily sent him over the edge, he's found himself living a long, happy and prosperous life.
I recently did an Elton John playlist by listening to his entire discography. It's over 400 songs and the playlist is 89 songs long with a play time of over 6h of his very best. He's a beast!
his movie Rocketman made me realized how an amazing elton john is. He loves passionately and his music is his life.
@Elton John lmao if you click the link it says “do you want to leave UA-cam?” No one believes you’re Elton John lmao
not a musical fan but that movie was amazing
Yes an absolutely brilliant film x
Yes, it reminded me how much I loved his songs. I learned about his life story.. Bernie wrote fantastic lyrics but Elton's music and voice took it to the next level.
James: "calls" him
5 mins later
Elton: I don't have a phone
Lol
I didn’t even think about that 😂😂
You're pretty clever Miss Pricer. Nice one. :)
Called his house phone or secretary
He said he has an iPhone
Maybe he just has one of those old home phones. He probably meant he didn't have a smartphone.
Rocketman made me appreciate Elton John even more, what a icon.
JosephDiEgidioIII He is absolutely an icon! Luv him
Rathastudios why can’t you? It’s still in theaters rn
The pool screen....broke my heart
As did the part where Rami malek as Freddie walked past the fan in the hospital/clinic and the fan recognised Freddie and sang 'ehhhhhhh oh'
Buster the Boxer yes the pool scene was fantastic and it was actually filmed underwater!
Those two voices are simply stunning together! But Elton is a living legend, may he live forever…. thank you for the music ❤
Thanks so very much for your love and support towards me beautiful fan🙏…. Where are you from
@@ThomasRhettmusic1731 💀
elton john never sang thank you for the music ABBA DID LOL
I feel like British people get more British when around other Brits. lol
they do!!
It's like they try to out British each other. Haha! I love it.
+Katie Lynn I remain British wherever i go because i AM British!!
Especially when they have lived in another country for a while!😂
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The entire world not having the nerve to correct Elton’s “ed sheerán” is how you know you’ve reached god status
Did he not pronounce his name right?
it's levioSAAAAA
@@dickottel "leviosaaa" ? 😐
@@dickottel SILENCE MORTALS, HE IS CORRECT
Ed Sheeran is the one who doesn't know how to pronounce his own name.
Tiny Dancer hits different when you sing it on a rainy car ride. Especially if it's dark outside.
In a 1967 camaro None the less haha best feeling ever
@@joeshephard2020 I've done it in a Thunderbird but probably the same vibe
What I will always remember from his concert (2022), it was the absolute most amazing mix of generations all singing and enjoying together (kids to elderly) :) . The best performer and amazing music for all generations to come together. Thanks, Elton!!
It’s so cute how he doesn’t know what to do with his hands singing without a piano lol
I'm the same way and I don't even play an instrument 😂😂
I don’t know how to play music without an instrument 😂
Tenor Hornist here, so I make music by buzzing into a piece of metal.
@MUFC 2 things.
1) when did anyone say anything about soccer in this comment thread?
2) I actually don’t give a fuck about your soccer opinion, as I have my own sports I follow.
@@standingelton6375 yeah it is a really nice instrument
I is!
one of the only musicians to sing louder than james. finally.
I was just coming to the contents to say, I wish james didn't always try to out sing the stars.
Freddie Mercury would scream his vocals over James
@@tayanawhiteford2826 its his show, lol
@@lilpoohbear653 so
@@jimmygubbins :) Hope you have a great weekend!
Actual video of James Cordon bonding with his father.
"Oh this is so fun"
they are not related
@@actuallyredash4543 WOOOOOSH
@@actuallyredash4543 r/wooosh
@@actuallyredash4543 it's cause they look a little alike, no one actually thinks they are related
It would be so awesome if Freddie Mercury did one of these with James. I can imagine him getting into the car and saying, 'Hello Darling'
if he only could.. it would be fun!
Would have loved to see that ... or Elvis or Johnny Cash
or john lennon
Stolen comment
@@DaRealChef I don't remember seeing anything like mine. please point me toward the original, if there is one.
James has got himself the best job in the world!
Absobloodylutely
Absolutely... yes he does.
Frieda driving around with singers hosting his own show making up games and jokes the best job anyone would wish for
Frieda
& CA$H Cab?
& Family Feud?
& Talk shows?
& Concerts?
& how many awesome things can you do in America?😃
How can I copy my replies?
This is hacked
Elton John is like the most wholesome person ever.
I had to check what wholesome means today. I mean 70' and 80's and Elton...
He was caught with child porn at an airport - That’s wholesome.
@@anguslean4058 No he wasn't. Nan Goldin photograph siezed from gallery then returned to owner. Google it 👍
Paul MCCartney *
@@feli.pazmino I was about to comment that XD
Every time I see Elton John I just have to smile. He just has that aura about him.
“Your song” is on the first album that I purchased in my life. It’s just as beautiful now as it was then. I love watching these two having the best time ever!
Thanks so very much for your love and support towards me beautiful fan🙏…. Where are you from
Imagine having Elton John in your car and not singing Rocket man.
Or goodbye yellow brick road
Or tiny dancer
@@kaavo9108 he did tiny dancer
I know right!? I wish their carpool trip was so much longer so they could fit all of those classics in!
Or Benny and the jets
“I’m only looking forward, I don’t look back.” -what everyone should live by
There's a saying about looking back, it's like driving a car while looking in the rearview mirror. Looking back to learn from mistakes and relive the good times is fine, unless you stay there. Looking forward toward the vision you want, along with the surprises on the way, keeps your life fresh, interesting, it keeps you young and joyful. Also looking back takes you out of the present moment. I understand this in a much different way now that I've gotten older. (I was in school when Elton's first album came out. I bought that album with babysitting money. I'm that kind of older.) I don't fear getting older, at all. I see the excitement of learning new things, watching my grandchildren discover things, seeing them hit a home run in little league. There is so, so much good to come. If I am fully in those moments, I have no time or desire to look back. It's beautiful. Life is beautiful.
Kinda similar to what Freddie said in Bohemian Rhapsody
Yea... unless you’re reversing a car... or walking backwards...
I wish I could in a good way. 😔
Well thank god Elton pulled his life together and is living his best life now. Great movie!
Yes! I have always been a little bit worried about him. You could see that he is 'lighter'.
He swapped a drug addiction for a food one.
The Fonz nope shopping
Elton John is an icon. I grew up with Elton John. I’m 63 and started listening to him in the early 70’s. I still love his music, and I have some of his albums. Double album Yellow Brick Road. Crocodile Rock.. Rocket Man, and many others. Lots of hits. I’ll keep those till I pass. They mean so much.❤️❤️❤️
I love how James Corden is trying to sing really loudly and Elton John is louder than him with no effort whatsoever
Yes, Elton projects incredibly well.
Thank you for actually making me laugh for a few seconds 🥰
Maybe they adjust the guest’s voice to be louder
@@arthurgaldino1432 nah. James Corden tries to hard
Sadly it was only this video rich made me appreciate Eltons VOICE x
Loved you since 1971 Sir Elton. “You’re not too old to do anything” - best advice ever.
Mary Dahm hello
Agree!!!!
Absolutely
Hello Mary, I agree, I will be 43 This year and i have been singing Elton John songs ever since i could talk, Infact my mother told me,My first few words as a child were, "HOLD ME CLOSER TINY DANCER !!!!", I know, Although i don't remeber this, Anywho, On my channel are various covers of Elton John, TINY DANCER, ORIGINAL SIN,CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT,THE LAST SONG, To name but a few, If you could spare some of your precious time to have a listen and possibly comment, That Would Be Great, Many Thanks, STAY FRIENDLY : 0 )
David Malton That’s beautiful David!
This is too hilarious and wholesome at the exact same time. No doubt Sir Elton John is an extraordinary person with an extraordinary life.
Wait, Elton John got knighted?
@@deadmanomegagaming4061
Yep. He’s been a knight since 1998.
Dammit Janet I love you
I love Elton. He went beyond the boundaries.
Why didn't they sing his biggest hit...BENNIE????!
Sir Elton John called Freddie Mercury 'Melinda' and Freddie called Elton 'Sharon'..
Their friendship was/is so incredible. When Freddie knew he was dying, he made sure Elton received his birthday gift after Freddie passed. He gave him a painting done by Henry Scott Tuke, Elton's favorite painter. It was delivered in a silk pillow case with a note that read, "Dear Sharon, I thought you'd like this. Love, Melina.
Such incredible humans.
I love that they were such great friends I absolutely love both of them
Imagine looking over at the car beside you and seeing James Corden and Elton John in feather scarves and funny glasses singing crocodile rock.
I would have honestly lost my shit
LoLoL!!! - "I" probably Would have GOTTEN Into an ACCIDENT!! >_< >_< >_
a queenie !!!!!
I’d have crashed
0:42-Your Song
2:14-I'm Still Standing
3:30-Crocodile Rock
5:00-Tiny Dancer
6:24-Looking up
6:58-The Circle of Life
9:42-Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Dont brake my hart 😰
Did elton do circle of life ?
@@Anonymous26j and Rocketman
T amo
@@tumama6787 kkkkk brasileiro em todo lugar mesmo❤️🇧🇷
Take a moment to respect that James Cordon learns the lyrics of every celebrity he carpools with.
Dina Scheibye Although at 2:44 where James sings the wrong words, the face Elton gives him is priceless
@@hannahc2265 lol
Mark Thorne Wow you’re so cool and unique
Hannah Chumley Before you jump of the cliff with the other lemmings, I’d would like to thank you for you kind words... Do enjoy your free fall.
Mark Thorne Dang so edgy and wise. You’re so not like the rest of us sheep
Makes me want to cry. I LOVE Sir Elton so much! Just saw him on his final tour back in February and it was one of the best experiences of my life getting to witness his last tour and an absolute legend!
Hey Elton! Your husband is Canadian. I'm Canadian. We got that in common. Let's be friends! lol We can also bond over being part of the LGBTQ+ community!
They should have sung "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" together!
TRUUUUUE that would've been perfect 😭
oh my GOD 💀💀
How did they not? Its a karaoke classic!!
@@tomodonnell878 I really don't get it! :(
KIKI CORDEN
The family line:
Elton John
James Corden
Taron Egerton
awww
I'd like to see Bernie, and maybe Billy Joel!!!!
Ha
Laura Spillane yessss
nope
you can hear in eltons voice that he’s been singing forever
And he has very distinctive phrasing as well a unique voice, this time Corden should have reigned it in instead of singing louder (I know he was excited but...)
And drugs, a lot of drugs
@@jackcbay1180 yeah but hes been sober for 20 years
Kielie Doodles 28*
@@rachelgubbins3192 I meant 30, sorry!! Lol, this article was posted a little under a year ago: www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2019/07/29/elton-john-celebrates-29-years-sobriety/1857807001/
I have loved Elton since I was 12. Now I'm 58 still love him! And James too!
@Elton John yet another cut and pasted comment by the fake Elton John. He'll be asking you for money soon. There's been a ton of scammers posing as celebrities and it always starts with a compliment followed by asking if you have WhatsApp or Snapchat or something which then leads to them asking for money.
Sir Elton is a legend. I love the fact that he can’t stand artists who lip sync their songs when live in concert. He always says that fans pay good money to see you live, so not singing live is a slap in the face to them. You owe it to them. What a class act.
Sir Elton is a treasure. I love how well he honors his friends. His story about Freddie brings me to tears as it shows true friendship. God bless Elton.
I totally agree with you Elton.
@@LuisaRodriguez0212 Is that the story of when he got a xmas present from Freddie after he died?
and that's how he fell out with Madonna
I'd be honored if some Elton John fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of ROCKET MAN ua-cam.com/video/aJtBYUlfkWo/v-deo.html and EMPTY GARDEN in tribute to 2 of Sir Elton's many legendary compositions. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Peace and everybody stay safe.
James: calls Elton to carpool to work
Elton 4 minutes later: I don’t have a PhOnE !
I see we have a youngen here. Elton would likely still have a landline phone.
But he does have an iPad
House phone possibly? Or the bodyguard handed him the phone, but it's for the joke really
No it’s just staged , there’s no phone , that call was fake
@@UserUser-xk7py thank god!
Why does Elton John feel like James Cordens dad
and yet he wants to be his husband...
@@bokkiegm different kind of Dad, lol
@@mrgreengenes04 Peter Griffin kind of dad 😁
Cause he looks like him
Musical Father.
Car Pool Karaoke is the best gig ever made.. its a shame that some artists didn't get to join in, but they are the best laughs and goose bumps to boot ❤️ thankyou
Thanks so very much for your love and support towards me beautiful fan🙏…. Where are you from
You can tell James Corden has been waiting for this his whole life. If not, he is a way better actor than any other.
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When I had my 16th birthday I had just lost my mother to suicide the week before. I had a girl friend give me the yellow brick road album. I’m 62 years old now and that’s been the most relevant help during those awful years. Elton john you were so great to me during my suffering.
I’m so sorry for your loss man but I’m so happy that Elton was and still is able to help you through dark times. I’m 16 now and Elton John has impacted my life so much already, can’t wait to tell my kids about him :))
@@goodcat3067 elton is legend an he helps everyone
I'm sorry for your loss
You are a wonderful legacy left here for us. I’m so very very sorry you’ve lost your mom... but I’m glad you are here. 💜💜💜💜💜 stay with us for a VERY long time 💜💜💜💜
same for me except queen and freddie mercury. i lost a few people a few years ago and the only reason i’m still standing is because of queen and freddie
There's nothing more brittish, than 2 british guys singing brittish songs in a brittish car.
Tony Benlozz how did you manage to spell British right once but wrong three times?
@@ehfos Oh, dear, that's a very good question. tt ttttttt t t
Tony Benlozz it’s an American car- but it’s still brilliant!
@@lroberts6828 well, that's a range rover, that's a british car Lily!
In the rain!
Just coming here years after I’ve seen this already and now just returning myself from an Elton John concert of his very last Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. I can’t put in words how much this man has given to me in my life. This one goes down deep! Lots of love to Elton and thanks to James to give us this masterpiece of entertainment.
Thanks so very much for your love and support towards me beautiful fan🙏…. Where are you from
Imagine being stuck in traffic and looking over to see Elton and james singing circle of life with the lion mask! That would make my year!
my life*
Yeah! That would be iconically amazing!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
@@Snacc741 I was just about to reply with this.
That would make my life
I love how surprised Elton was at 5:29 with James' singing skills. He seems to surprise guests every car ride.
The people driving behind probably don’t even know they are driving behind Elton John 😂
here about joey from friends graham norton droped window down to two girls they got shoc they crashed into car slowly!!! x put window up!! ellie and ruby
Performing arts by Ellie & Ruby IKR
The windows are probably tinted either way
Performing arts by Ellie & Ruby They are filming it, for god’s sake
In some of the videos you can see they have a police motorcycle escort move cars away.
coming back to this at least once a month bc it just gives me such a boost of serotonin. i'm endlessly grateful i had the absolute pleasure to see him live. literally one of the best nights of my life
Imagine stopping next to a car at a stoplight and you see Elton John and James Corden
And James dressed as a lion 😂
I wish it would happen to me
I'd melt into porridge if that ever happened
@@arynickson I’d melt through my floor.
They're not driving, you'd have to randomly look up at the vehicle carrying them stopped next to you to see them
Please do this again and put also Taron in that car with Elton!😍🙏🏻
Oh my god
Yes please 😍😍😍
Tiny Dancer was the song that made me want to be a songwriter. Elton you LEGEND!
+JON WILL 😂😂
when they started singing it I teared up :)
Vamanos Ninja got that nostalgic feel :)
+JON WILL Before I even clicked on this video I started singing that song.
@ 5:26 James belts out a high note and then Elton looks at him with such surprise. It's subtle, but I believe Elton was sincerely impressed with James' vocal abilities.
James has musical background
That's why he named him as his future husband
It was fun, I only would have liked to have heard more Elton
Amo Elton John!
0:50 Your Song
2:14 I'm Still Standing
3:30 Crocodile Rock
5:00 Tiny Dancer
6:25 Looking Up
6:55 The Lion King Song "The Circle Of Life"
9:42 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
The song from Lion King is "Circle of Life." Awesome song!
Thank you
ITS THE CIRCLE OF LIFEEEE
thats the name of the song
Thank you, mate, god bless you
If they did rocket man to this video would be perfect
It’s nice to see Elton spend time with his son
Stolen (sort of) comment 😒
cant believe its his son really
His son, really what a joke, he is as much as a dad as I am the pope.
@@readynow12345 what
@@readynow12345 he's a father to kids.
Your Song - 00:45
I'm Still Standing - 2:15
Crocodile Rock - 3:30
Tiny Dancer - 5:00
Looking Up - 6:25
Circle of Life - 7:00
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - 9:45
Carrie underworld and the Adele the best ones sorry but azalea
Thank you :)
+SirPiddi Ty yun lee sin, but how did you see this video...
+S41NT_Tv Idk, i can't see shit
+SirPiddi you killed the whole suspense.............. and what happens after 11:37........;)
I think James literally had the best time of his life with Elton definitely done a hell of a job singing his songs
Everyone is mad about them not singing Rocketman and I’m over here bugging about Bennie and the Jets 😭
LINJU I FELT THAT
Well, Elton has been getting a bit tired of Bennie and The Jets lately
Dean Treur i loved the song and still do but I am also getting tired of it
@Marie Whitbread facts
Marie Whitbread is there a reason you say that? You can’t just claim something and not have a reason.
I like how Elton's voice has gotten deeper and he's singing it in a lower octave and James is singing it in the original tone. 💕💕🤣🤣
elton can't sing higher anymore because he had cysts on his throat and the surgery to remove them caused his voice to lower. it says it in his book. very interesting. he can't sing falsetto anymore
@@TheGhostFreakz Huh?
@@saskiamurray5764 That's amazing!! And super interesting!
hes singing it normally in the regular octave. james is singing a higher harmony. check your ears
I saw him 11-2019 and the high notes were picked up by the audience!!!!! It was awesome
"I don't have a phone."
"How do you not have a phone?!"
"I. Don't. Have. A. Phone!"
i doNt HAve A PhONe
Even though James called him at the start 😂
@@Lisa-kd3uh oh yeah 😂😂
Lisa landline or home phone?
@@erinhicks9156 its just a continuity error... He does that in all of these videos. iT iS sCrIpTeD
Its honestly kinda sad that after 2022 he will no longer be touring. I've always wanted to see an Elton John concert. I discovered his music a few years ago and was instantly hooked. So Elton, thank you for all the memories, the laughs, and the great music. Your music has gotten me through many sad days, thank you for being the legend that you are.
if he uses the same car, he should have each singer sign somewhere in the car and in like a year the car would be filled with signatures from celebrities
+TyeDyeGirls TDG kinda dumb, but idk
+TyeDyeGirls TDG that'd be really good
+TyeDyeGirls TDG I like this idea!
and they'd get sued like hell. Seriously how would they get away with that? I mean a car is not something you sell while hiding it under your coat.
+Duncan de Heusden especially a stolen car full of celebs signatures lol
I’m so glad Crocodile Rock got some recognition. I grew up listening to that song with my dad. ❤️
Some recognition besides being top 5 in UK and #1 in the US?
I know literally three people who know this song.
German Rubberbands la lalalala
" You're not too old to do anything" I just love him. ♥️😁😁😁😁
I wish James would have sat this one out and we only got to hear Elton! Elton is just
soooo good!
"Mr James Corden, My future husband!" James doesn't bat an eye. Such a legend. Both of them.
“I’ve been wanting you to do that for years”
Hahah legend
a dad and his son bonding together
Love your profile picture !!!!!!!
im glad im not the only one that fought that
Just because they both have an English accent doesn't mean that there Father & Son 😂😂
+Ronan Conroy Yes it does
They're both daddy's to me ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I will never forget when my daughter stated " That John Elton guy isn't so bad" I love him He is such a classic and he will continue to contribute to many fond memoreis for future generations.
Thanks so very much for your love and support towards me beautiful fan🙏…. Where are you from
Everyone is just complainig about Elton, not singing "Rocket man", while I was expecting to hear "Goodbye yellow brick road."
@DayanaDaFangirl 100 OMG! YES! That's a classic.
@DayanaDaFangirl 100 Jajaja. Same here, the only difference is that I heard the song on "Gnomeo and Juliet."
@DayanaDaFangirl 100 Yeah, me too!
@DayanaDaFangirl 100 Really?! I haven't seen it!
@DayanaDaFangirl 100 I've never seen it! How is it named?
Elton John is so much fun. He looks like he could be James' father.
@Elton John shut up
@@carllangenscheid what
He could be James' mother tho 😂
I admire him. He’s going on 30 years sober
That is one of the many reasons I love him. He Inspires me to do better.
He’s also Eminem’s sponsor!
Means he had a drink problem at some point, nothing to be admired
Brett Clement and he managed to get over it and not drink for almost 30 years. That’s something to admire.
@@ryanmeir4670 until you struggle with addiction you don't know what's it like and how the mind tricks you.
LOVE LOVE ELTON JOHN...since the Friends album...since the beginning! My very first concert, I was 14 yrs old, Denver CO. Amazing. ☆♡☆
James: “How many pairs of glasses do you own?”
Elton: YES.
After seeing “Rocketman” my admiration for Sir Elton has skyrocketed.
Get his book, Me, the movie was like teaser trailer. It's very very good, uses humor to get through most of the darkest parts aside from the Diana chapter which is rather somber. The chapter that John Lennon was is a part was my favorite and the funniest.
Also those saying he trashes a lot of artist, that stuff is taken out of context sure the lines are in there but they aren't cheap shots at all and most followed by praise.
@@GlassTopRX7 I just finished the book and I didn't want it to end. I loved him before the movie and the book but now I have so much admiration for him. What an extraordinary life. I wish him many more years.
Rocketman was shit to Freddie’s movie
I wish they did it like bohemom
No pun intended.
“I’m still standing” - my two-year-old daughter's favorite song ❤️
good parenting right there
Such humility and grace. An amazing human and a great talent.
This is the only interview I've ever seen of Elton John because I generally don't watch interviews of musicians. This format is brilliant though and James just nails it so I can't stop watching these.
Yes! I'm going thru and watching a ton of them lol I had no idea that this was a thing but I'm addicted now lol
+Mary Kelly IKR
James: IMMMM STILL STANDING
Elton: Bobbitty bom bobbitty bom
I wish he was my grandpa
I love how Elton casually flirts in this. Such as "Mr. James Cordon my future husband!" This man is too good.
Hes married. He just being nice
@@spencer6874 i know, i just find it funny!
@@spencer6874 Riiiight...being married obviously makes Cordon straight. Go Google "professional hollywood beard" for the truth.
@@miketeeveedub5779 being married means you dont flirt with other people
I read this AS Sir Elton said it 😭😂
I wish somebody else would keep doing Carpool Karaoke. I loved all of them.