Elton John's longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin talks new biopic "Rocketman"
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Bernie Taupin wrote the words to many songs you may know by heart. Taupin collaborated with Sir Elton John on more than 30 albums during their continuing partnership. Actor Jamie Bell portrays Taupin in the new biopic "Rocketman." The movie explores that friendship, including their first meeting, more than 50 years ago. Bell and Taupin join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the singer and songwriter's decades-long history and the new film.
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Writers are so often overlooked. Great to see Bernie get his props.
In 100 years from now, it will be Taupin's words that people will remember
@@internetpeople6113 well 50 years later people remember the songs, which that's what they'll remember in 100 years. the lyrics aren't much without the music just like the music isn't much without the lyrics
Thanks a lot to Elton. Whenever he wins any kind of award, he will always make sure bernie is recognised as well, and rightly so.
Yeah, the writers are pretty well remunerated so don’t feel too bad for them. In some ways they don’t have to do the ‘heavy lifting’. There are some very successful artists who are household names who make more money writing songs for other artists than from the sale of their own albums and tour/merch revenues combined. Song royalties are very good - that’s why some artists always demand a writing credit on songs they perform even if the reality is they contributed very little to its initial creation.
The fact that Elton could see the notes when looking at the lyrics is absolutely fascinating and mystical to me.
To me too!
Yeah it’s amazing he could just hear all of it in his head, faster than he could write it, and could see the notes. Some other songwriters have talked about a similar experience , for ex Michael Jackson said songs just come into his head and he could hear all the parts of the different instruments, and he would sing / beatbox the parts into a recorder. It must be an incredible experience
He could play piano even without looking at the notes. Its common with some people.
Synesthia (spelled it wrong) is the condition of seeing music.
One more reason to show he’s a musical genius!
I just saw the film with my fiance and the best thing about it was giving Bernie his due and showing the casual fan just how instrumental he was in Eltons amazing career.
That's true. I wonder why, though, why they left out Gus Dudgeon, Paul Buckmaster, Nigel Olsson, Dee Murray, Davey Johnstone. They all had a hand in that rocket ship.
JL they were very important indeed, but it was mainly focused on the most important. You can’t put anyone with as great and exciting as his whole life in a two hour movie.
He should be Sir Bernie Taupin.
I agree
Could not agree more, he was an an enormous influence in Elton's journey.
You are so correct
totally agree!
My first thought too when they said Sir Elton!
Jamie bell was incredible in this! The partnership between Bernie and Elton was perfectly captured by taron and jamie
Charlotte D I keep on seeing you in the comment sections. I’ve also always wondered what your last name is because we have the same initials. Hopefully this doesn’t sound weird!
Charlotte Deacon i wish my last name was deacon 😂 john deacon
gwilym hardy I’ve got a family member called John Deacon. He’s also older than him!
Charlotte Deacon wow that’s crazy!
I love it when a film doesn’t spell everything out for you. When Bernie talks to Elton on the plane about returning to England, if you pay attention you can see Bernie is almost falling off the rails too. He just pulled on the emergency brakes far before Elton did. One scene tells it all.
And to expand on your point, I think Bernie knew, and the movie shows clearly, that he wasn't under anything like the pressure Elton was, emotionally, physically, or professionally. So he's not inclined to judge Elton, he's just grateful Elton was able to survive and recover.
Bernie is a poet
He is a legend.Is he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?If not,he should be in.
@@Isotec1 Don't think so, but he and elton were both inducted in the songwriters hall of fame together, so at least there's that.
He is a lyricist not a poet. He said so himself many years ago.
That movie was the best words can’t describe how I felt that evening. Love Elton and Bernie.
Fantastic Movie Loved it
Ditto! I saw it 4 times in 2 weeks!
"Roses in the window box have tilted one side, everything about this house is born to grow and die" Brilliant line from Bernie.
Probably my second favorite song next to Dobey Gray's "Drift Away."
My favorite EJ and BT song!
I have always admired Elton, but I think his music elevated to magic heights when the lyrics came from Bernie. Love them both. Thank you for sharing your creations.
Man I've seen this movie 3 times and I STILL want to watch it more. That, by the way, never happens with me. I'm a one and done kind of gal. This movie is something special. I really appreciate every single person who helped shape this film into what it is... and I am most appreciative towards Elton and Bernie for their wonderful music. What would the world be without it?
Thought I was the only crazy one who have watched it 3 times and still want to watch it 10 more times!
@@linnymather196 You're not alone! I'm contemplating going alone for a fourth time so I can cry freely this time... haha.
OMG Elton and Bernie look like brothers..Glad Bernie is getting recognition now..love the songs..
Bernie is an amazing friend and lyricist. So glad Elton had him for a friend and that Bernie made Elton realize he needed help.
It goes to show how fate or chance plays a part in this world. Elton was a piano player for a band and a composer. He wasn't a singer. He entered a publishing contest as such. Bernie was a young troubled kid on his own who had a talent for writing poetry. He entered the contest as such. The guy at the publishing office handed Elton, Bernie's poetry. Together they made history. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was written by Bernie in two and a half weeks and recorded by Elton and the band in two weeks. Four and a half weeks to write and record one of the greatest albums of all times. Today albums are made over a year or two and don't even come close to that one. Not close in lyricism, music or sound.
My favorite album!
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is so good.
Just saw it for Father’s Day with my kids. I loved it. It made me so sad that Elton’s parents were the way they were. I could never be so cold to my beautiful children. They adore me as I adore them
Truly is A REAL MOVIE TO WATCH SEVERAL TIMES ..... Loved the story and truth. You know. Life is a gift which can be taken away. This movie embraces that gift even with the internal struggles. An understatement duly noted as you watch the movie.
you do realise the whole movie is not factual.
I'm so glad Bernie is getting his dues
The real legacy between Bernie and Elton is not the music. It's the relationship that people will talk about in 100 years.
Very true. I think the movie will be a very strong reminder of the relationship and the fact that Bernie was a 50% of the reason Elton became so famous.
Highly enjoyable film and the soundtrack is worth getting too.
"I'm not a recognizable face," Bernie says. Oh, I beg to differ. This old fan from the 70s could have spotted him out of any crowd (and of course, Elton too). ;) Bernie and Elton.... Elton and Bernie. It's a matched set. You cannot have one without the other. Love them both.
The marriage of Elton and Bernie was and still remains the best duo combination of singer/songwriter to this day.
To be able to write and sing brilliantly in one package is so rare. Very few singers had that luxury...John Lennon, John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Billy Joel, Kurt Cobain & Amy Winehouse.
You're missing Freddie Mercury and Andrew Gold from your list, just to pinpoint two.
@@zbr76 I'm sure I'm missing quite a few. Stevie Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson....etc.
Paul Simon, y'all
long standing ovation at Cannes, many rave reviews- and hopefully more people will now explore Elton's magnificent catalogue, with so many hidden treasures
It will be like how I've always liked Queen and people look at me like I'm uncool, but then radio stations suddenly start playing their music more, and more people become interested in them because there's a film out about them.
The original I'm still standing video clip was filmed there as well (Cannes)
Bernie Taupin is all that, and a bag of chips, then an extra bag of chips! 😂 💖
Some of the greatest songs of my life, love his words with Elton John's music it's a winning combination! 😍🤩
First class movie. Loved the insight into the relationships Elton had with good and bad humans throughout his childhood and adult life too . I'd very happily sit and watch this movie again.
Bernie is the cutest! Genius of songwriting and poetry. Always beautiful lyrics!
This movie is fantastic...Elton and Bernie deserve this recognition and a movie like this.Great work.
@3:44 Bernie was so wrong when he said that he was not recognizable because I always admired him from the start of Elton's career and I know that so many others feel the same. The admiration for Bernie will always be. ❤❤❤
Bernie & Elton are a dynamic duo. So many beautiful songs. Pardon me, I’ll rephrase that, so many timeless songs that are absolutely phenomenal and beautiful!
It was such an amazing movie.
These people were wonderful! Jamie is a great human. Thanks.
OMG I HAVENT SEEN ONE OF BERNIE AND JAMIE IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS🥺💕
So talented, wrote so many wonderful lyrics
Jamie Bell is a doll...and so very talented. Can never forget Billy Elliot; and now he's an accomplished, handsome, grown young man. He is perfect playing Bernie; wish him much success and happiness-- :)
I had never even heard of Bernie Taupin until production on the film began, always thought Elton wrote his own stuff. Have a lot more respect for him now for creating such iconic songs.
BERNIE TAUPIN THE VOICE OF ELTON JOHN .
@judopathoftruth BARCAJAX AS A PLAYER AJAX AS A COACH BARCELONA
Wasn't it really Elton was the voice of Bernie? His words came through Elton's voice and music.
Just watched the movie 3 times. Still can't get enough it...
This movie is so cool and really shows the friendship between Elton and Bernie, it's beautiful.
Since I saw the movie...y wondered who this Bernie was! What a nice friendship he and Elton John have! 💕👍
have.
Bernie
@@sophianiculescu6734 Ok Good!
Loved this interview with Bernie and Jamie. Wonderful.
Life goals is to find someone as committed and dedicated to you as Bernie is to Elton! Whether a friend, business or even romantic partner...that type of bond is one in a million!!
Such a great lyricist!
There are so many gems that casual EJ listeners may not know. Start with the whole Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album if you're curious. The albums: Blue Moves and Sleeping With the Past are a few others. What a master class musical partnership Elton and Bernie are!
Discovered my brothers Goodbye yellow brick road album... on 8 track, when I was 10 in 73 . Still one of my all time favorite albums !
@@jeffbauer3425 That song, "Roy Rodgers" one of his unsung classics!
What an amazing movie
Perfetc ! ROCKETMEN ! Elton John and Bernie Taupin !!!! Great persons, great artists, great movie !!!!!
Was not a fan of Elton John as a kid, so glad to see this movie and embrace his struggles. I have been enlightened buy EJ. Of course I couldn't escape my Youth Without memorizing every word of those songs. Now I know the artists I thank you for your gift
This movie its incredible
Thats fantastic validation to the actors and directors when Bernie says he "absolutely love it" but I agree its good and portrays Elton and his friendship with Elton in a sympathetic manner.
I bought it because I knew I'd want to watch it more than once
Great job Jamie! So happy the film was a success!❤
real best friends
I think Bernie is not someone who retaliates. With the clothes before performing Pinball Wizard, it's one of my favorite parts because I believe it shows a dynamic between Bernie and Elton that all kinds of relationships should have-a empathy and understanding of the other's nature. When Elton yelled at Bernie, he didn't retaliate. Elton caught himself, held Bernie's hand and genuinely said with his heart, "Sorry" and Bernie says, "I know." Bernie's understands the craziness of what Elton has been doing to himself and is genuinely concerned. He's never mad at him. That is a deep understanding of the underlying issues mixed with unconditional love that many of us fail to give. It's so beautiful.
As Bernie always said to Elton in the movie, "you are my brother". It truly shows in their relationship
Is Bernie in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?If not,he should be in,now.
I don't think he is actually. Yes, definitely should be!
I think there is for songwriters which would be more appropriate.
Thank you Bernie.
I'm a lifetime fan of Sir elton john.
Absolutely fantastic movie. It's basically a musical where people spontaneously break into song. It uses their songs to illustrate events even if the song was not written till muck later.
Michael Stillwell That was one of the reasons I didn't initially love the movie, because the songs were not done sequentially. After reading a review, I learned that it is not so much a biopic, but more a retelling of memories, and thus, how the songs depicted how Elton felt through the years. I'm going to see it again to really appreciate it.
@@sharyn4271 I saw it a second time and might go back for a third.
Bernie taupin and elton john remind me of my friendship with one of my best friends Adrian
"Rocketman" is a great movie.
jamie is the cutest! i’ve loved him since billy elliot
I thought this film was fantastic! After I saw it, I was "high as a kite" because of its brilliance and the fact that it brought back so many memories of my college years in the early 70s.
And AGAIN Mr. Bell is, even in a chattingsession like this, naturalness in person. Which should make switching to whatever role to be portrayed or figura to be personalized "easy" for him. Mr. Bell makes it clear that acting for film can indeed be the practice of art at a very high level. Great great class Sir!
Seen it twice -fabulous film!
Saw it twice.
For a friendship that never fought they fought a lot in the movie
I thought the same thing until I really considered it. Even when they have conflict in the movie it's usually elton having a fit of temper and bernie pretty calmly handling it. There are conflicts and there's some yelling but do they really qualify as FIGHTS? Of course they probably don't mean it literally anyway. More like they never had any lasting or important arguments.
I think that one sequence where Bernie leaves him was meant to be in Elton’s head...like part of his inner struggle.
I saw the movie this weekend...i know...kinda late. But I was totally amazed at how LITTLE i knew about the collaboration between Elton and Bernie...Bernie is simply the most amazing poet/lyricist in modern times. He surpasses Billy Joel and John Lennon. To say that "There'd be no Elton without Bernie" isn't correct...Elton is a master with music...we'd have heard from him no matter who wrote the lyrics.
Jesus christ... 30 albums? That's insane!
Elvis did like 60 albums plus 15 movies
@@LB-pg3no Elvis did OTHER peoples songs
@@preesi1403 what does that have to do with anything, he sold over 1billion records worldwide, so what if he did martians songs, he was the "KING" and always will be!
@@LB-pg3no Im sorry you cant comprehend it. But ill say this, its easy to sing other ppls songs and make albums. Not so easy to write and sing and make records.
Love his accent
Bernie gave Elton his Taupins Worth
Parabéns meu pai, ao sr Taupin um carinho grande!
Er Bernie Taupin was a Lincolnshire lad from Owmby-by-Spital. Not aware of Scottish enclave in Lincolnshire! I went out with Steph who as at primary school with him.
A powerful performance all round, loved it!
It’s not a biopic! It’s a musical fantasy
Persone meravigliose...
Grazie
I wanna see it again and again it's marvelous the perfect duo. Fate dear boy fate!
Check out a tune they wrote "Come Down in Time". I don't know why it's obscure as it is. Sting also covered it.
Jamie Bell was also excellent in "Washington's Spies".
I keep looking at Jamie and I think that hes the one who wrote all of these songs
Hi Bernie can’t wait to see the movie 🍿
how can you as a father not like your son?
How come the media only plays tiny dancer, rocketman, your song? Dont they know he has better songs.
"The media" does that? Um, did it occur to you that maybe you're listening to the wrong media?
Those are in the trailer.
Did you watch the this video?
@@jamesclendon4811 did it occur to you that all the trailers, advertisements, commercials and "media" interviews on the movie ONLY play those same 3 songs?
Because Rocketman is the name of the movie, and Tiny Dancer and Your Song are probably two of the most well known songs he has. Producers of morning talk shows and such aren't interested in what his best songs are, they are interested in using the ones that will connect with the greatest number of people.
Jamie awesome actor
Funny thing: Bernie worked on the music in Billy Elliot in which Jamie Bell played the lead role....Billy Elliot
Bernie Taupin Is A Gold Lyricist
no one:
elton john: *eats microphone*
Summer it’s like before every show he thinks “hmm i wonder what this one tastes like”
johnnie s ahahahahah
Is that your dog in your profile pic?
@@rachelwaln269 yea
@@grayep Cute what's his or her name?
Elton and Bernie are the Jordan and Pippen of songwriting 😁
Excellent.
Without Bernie....Reg would be retired lounge singer in Pinner. Brilliant lyricist.
Reg is a very ambitious and talented in his own right, he would have tried hard to be successful. He was lucky to have found Bernie but he would have not settled just singing in a pub for the rest of his life.
Cool, the Lancaster Grill, me mum's maiden is Lancaster. I didn't know about that.
movie was great 10 stars!!
Coloquem as entrevistas e depoimentos sobre ELTONJOHN traduzidos em portugues por favor.obr.
Brilliant movie. So moving and honest. I loved every minute of it. Unlike the movie Elvis, which should have been called The Colonel. It was one of the worst movies I have ever seen.
Lincolnshires finest.
I am disappointed that CBS spelled the movie title wrongly in its broadcast.
C'mon baby... ROCKETMEN !! Elton & Bernie... OMG !!!!
❤
HOL UP!
That’s the same actor who played Billy Elliot?? Thats just awesome!
Pleased that the great Marty Robbins was mentioned at the first meeting of Reg and Bernie.
IMAGINE! IMAGINE!!!!!!!!! sitting next to the person YOU ARE PLAYING IN A MOVIE, and you are sitting next to a person WHO PLAYS YOU IN A MOVIE!!!! WHAT!!!!!!
“Good Borning to you both” 😂
Bernie Taupin should be in the RR HOF, somehow. #writers wing
The one thing that distracted me during the movie was the mole on Taron’s throat. I’d think “were they recreating an Elton feature?” My eyes kept being drawn to it. From interviews, I’ve seen it’s a feature of Taron’s. Other than that, I thought it was great.
one is getting old ,and the other looks still that young.why?
The younger one is an actor who is playing the older one...back when the old guy was young.
Because the young one is 32 years old. That's VERY young.
I didn't know who Norma Jean was... :)