BACK WHEN HE WAS BROKE!? 🎵 ELTON JOHN "Your Song" Reaction

Thanks for checking out our Elton John reaction. Your Song is an interesting song, but we're not quite sure what it's about.
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[@lizetteolsen3218]

His catalogue is immense. "Tiny Dancer' is another standard.

[@BigToeify]

For me that is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written.

[@dr.strangelove7788]

I was at his concert and he introduced this song by saying if it weren’t successful he would not have been famous.

[@stevegeib9642]

If you know The Lion King, you know Elton John without even knowing it. Other than that, his catalogue is very extensive and all worth listening to.

[@shantereed]

I have been an Elton fan since I was a kids d . If it had not been so expensive to fly back home, I would have been there when his farewell tour was in my hometown. Luckily one of my friends went and shared videos. My favorite song is the duet with him and George Michael.

[@carpetbuddy]

He is one of the great song writers.

[@Consolous]

Huge fan of Elton John and never knew he composed for The Lion King. You learn something new everyday and it's wholesome.

[@moldytangerines6230]

Circle Of Life should never have been covered by him. His version is what old white people jack off to.

[@scottderechinsky9896]

Bernie Taupin wrote lyrics. Elton put the lyrics to music. The result = Magic.

[@robbob5302]

Maybe the greatest singer/songwriter partnership, in rock history.

[@edhunter5238]

Bernie Taupin wrote this song when he was 17 years old. Elton was only a couple years older. This song was written by teenagers. Amazing duo.

[@churrocharcharm]

Such an amazing "intro" song for his career too, so to speak.

[@duane8829]

Elton didn’t think much of the song at first. The day he wrote it his journal entry read, “Was lazy today and did nothing worthwhile”. True story

[@TheMike_I]

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is one of Elton's best songs !

[@jennhurl]

"Bennie & The Jets" is a jam! Eltons sunglasses aren't just brown - wait til you watch more videos. His WILD sunglasses & outfits are iconic!

[@russeli1941]

YES!!!

[@clairash2004]

The only EJ song I hate.

[@RandomPau]

@@clairash2004 why?

[@UMfan21]

"I guess that's why they call it the blues" is another great Elton song

[@debbieeppsmullins208]

Beautiful song

[@saraheart2804]

Good one.

[@ewoe21]

The song I like the most from Elton is Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me.

[@tommack9395]

For me it's "Tower of Babel" on the Captain Fantastic album, Most people know "Somebody Save My Life Tonight" from that one.

[@thomaswhite7783]

For me I'd go with Someone Saved My life Tonight or Curtains

[@Kamaljeet265]

For me, it will always be border song and greatest discovery (piano version).

[@art2736]

Elton John is on a whole different level. He resides amongst the Greatest of all time. So many beautiful songs and sounds. "Daniel" is one of his best.

[@jimsibley8639]

Love Lies Bleeding in my Hands is one of his better efforts, as well.

[@stevemd6488]

Still brings tears even after all these years.

[@Retromolarman]

Sir Elton John is about as good as anyone can get. He has won every award and an Oscar for best song and soundtrack with Ted Levine for the Lion King. The man was a trendsetter and rule breaker. A self-made man for sure. His musical collection is very extensive and crosses genres. In 71 he was on the verge of greatness. The song was originally recorded in 69. I remember getting his first greatest hits album for my 13th birthday! I was hooked. Simply put, the man is a legend and lives up to all and any hype. Captain Fantastic!

[@freebirdtony]

There is just so much exceptional material from Elton John. I highly recommend "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" It is a masterpiece.

[@greg2976]

I TOTALLY AGREE!!!

[@poppafly635]

Without a doubt Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding is one that will be amazing and inspiring people for centuries!! It is THAT good!!

[@patrickrussell3727]

Agree 100%. One of the bands best but hardly gets any air time.

[@freebirdtony]

@@patrickrussell3727 True that.

[@brigitte9999]

Truly!!!

[@mikepaulus4766]

Lyrics written by Bernie Taupin when he was 17 years old. Elton wrote the music, Bernie wrote the words first.

[@stuartmaclean5572]

Bernie wrote incredible lyrics and Elton put the most amazing music to them. The were one hell of a team.

[@missybd2772]

Sir Elton John truly does have an immense catalog. Saturday Night's All Right For Fighting, The Bitch Is Back, Rocket Man, I'm Still Standing, PinBall Wizard with Tina Turner from Tommy. Just a few of so many great tunes!

[@rwfrench66GenX]

Philadelphia Freedom, Island Girl, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, Levon, and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart too

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

@@rwfrench66GenX And, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me👍✌️

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

@@rwfrench66GenX Sorry I forgot, Someone Saved My Life Tonight👍✌️

[@bobknox5646]

Love how Lex is so invested in all genres of music, it also helps that she is beautiful on both the inside and outside. xXx

[@axiomist4488]

Someone finally said it, she IS gorgeous in and out .

[@2GunRock]

Yes, Elton John was dead broke. This was his first hit record, the one that put him on the map. I believe it rose to #1?

[@shawnsnow2655]

Him and Bernie were living with Elton's parents when they wrote this for Bernie's future wife.😏

[@lynnepashley4281]

His first number one was 1976 Don’t go breaking my heart with Kiki Dee

[@Scooterboi60]

@@lynnepashley4281 that was in the UK. His 1st in the USA was Crocodile Rock

[@Scooterboi60]

@@shawnsnow2655 Tiny Dancer was written for Bernie’s first wife. They have never said who Your Song was written about if it was written for anyone at all.

[@Scooterboi60]

#8 in the US and 7 in the UK

[@cnote3492]

Elton is NOT about 1 style of sunglasses, he probably has the most extensive collection on the planet, glasses are where they are today because of him. This man is a trend setter and style breaker.

[@alamc200]

They were prescription glasses not just sunglasses, he was quiet near sighted in his young days. When he got older he didn't seem to wear glasses as much so he may have worn contact lens or most likely got lasik eye surgery to correct his vision.

[@andrewsawyer1375]

Best line in the song is when he says, how wonderful life is when you're in this world.

[@bigstevie1690]

You were right, it was written in his mums living room when he and bernie were broke

[@swfcocs1]

Are you sure, he was selling a huge amount of records in the early 70s

[@horohoro69]

@@swfcocs1 The song was most likely written much prior to this performance

[@bigstevie1690]

@@swfcocs1 Yup, It's even in the movie Rocketman about elton

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@swfcocs1 Bernie wrote in '69, at the age of 19, when the young duo was still struggling, a year before Elton made it into his first hit.

[@StatisticsJason]

This was his first big hit but not the first single he released which I believe was "The Border Song" in 1969... it's the song with the lyrics "Holy Moses"...great song btw. By the time "Your Song" was released there was definitely buzz on Elton John as a hot up and coming artist.

[@PrudeyNoid]

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me is one of my favorite Elton John songs. So many to choose from though.

[@marcusjaybrode2129]

Over 50 years old, and it’s still wonderful.

[@brianforgie7724]

Elton is a real OG. A trail blazer who for a while turned the music world on its ear. Very skilled writing and a dynamic performer. I was lucky enough too se Elton in the 70s. Great show and can produce great music live. A true legend

[@davidkyle5017]

You really need to go and look back at Elton's career, it's an amazing journey. The first Elton song I bought was "Crocodile Rock" as a 45 which started my collection of all his albums through the '70's and '80's. Elton works with his musical partner Bernie Taupin, Bernie writes the lyrics and then Elton writes the music. what an amazing duo they are. Like Billy Joel, Elton is a "piano man"

[@denisvulliez2064]

This particular song is what launched his career in North America. Bernie Taupin wrote all the lyrics and Elton did the music portion. This song is what made me follow his projection to fame for many years after it.

[@michaelwolgroch958]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written IMO

[@bobschenkel7921]

Some people can sing and play an instrument at the same time. It is called talent. Reginald Dwight aka Elton John, has this talent. And by an order of magnitude.

[@peccatumDei]

It's worth noting that in the '70s at least, Elton John never wrote lyrics. His writing partner Bernie Taupin would write lyrics and hand them over to Elton, who would then set them to music.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Apparently Bernie was just 17 when he wrote this. Years later in an interview Elton described how amazed he still is that a 17 year old could write such a beautiful lyrics about love.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Same thing's true of Brian Wilson and a DJ friend of his who wrote the lyrics and Brian created music to go along with them.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@rossmacintosh5652 Bernie was 19, not 17.

[@betsyduane3461]

@@Cosmo-Kramer Huh? Wilson wrote everything. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_recorded_by_the_Beach_Boys

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@betsyduane3461 No he didn't. lol He got his lyrics from several songwriters/poets, most notably Roger Christian, a local DJ acquaintance. Brian would call Roger up saying he needed a song, and the two men would meet up and Roger would give Brian the lyrics. Brian would then race home and write the music to accompany the lyrics. This happened over and over again, with Roger co-writing many Beach Boys songs--including two of my favorites, "Little Deuce Coupe", and, "Don't Worry, Baby", which I believe to be the Beach Boys best song ever.

[@williamjamesayers7719]

The one that got him started. This song is still powerful and will never fade away. Timeless.

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to… Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 🎹🤘

[@martintayler23]

Sir Elton John has been performing since 1969 and recently had a No.1 single, a duet with Dua Lipa, in the UK. I have seen him 6 times in concert and to me he is one of best performers/songwriters of all time. A remarkable musician who pays it back in the fostering of new musicians on his Rocket radio hour with Apple Music as well as his philanthropic endeavours with AIDS and other charitable causes. 'Your Song', from the self title album from 1970, is a brilliant melody which helped him break into the US charts. This early period of his I find to be most rewarding. My favourite album is 'Tumbleweed Connection' yet 'Elton John', 'Madman Across the Water' and 'Honky Chateau' are equally as good. I do hope you explore these.

[@marckusel5602]

There was a time when he could make an album of him singing the Abc's and it would go platinum. Seriously

[@jangle4246]

One of my favorite love songs. What a line: "How wonderful life is while you're in the world." And, along with "Tiny Dancer," one of my favorite songs by Elton John.

[@rondarton4049]

This is my favorite Elton John song ever. It's so beautiful. " Someone Saved My Life Tonight" is very special to me as well. This friend of mine that lives in London loves that song as much as I do. She came over one summer when I lived in LA. We were just teenagers then and have so many memories that include "Someone Saved My Life Tonight".

[@lumpyfishgravy]

Elton was one of those acts I overlooked growing up the 80s because - you know, he was 1970s and uncool. But now - talk about classic! His music has aged so well; and I guess my ears are better!

[@Angelina-ot8rx]

Every time I hear the song it makes me cry its beautiful 💜

[@FaDezZ_]

candle in the wind is my personal favorite of him and worth a reaction :)

[@KevinSchmitt77]

You guys should check out "Your Song" from the movie Moulin Rouge. The whole movie is great but Ewan McGregor does an unbelievable job on this song. Also, the reprise of "Come What May" is one of the best songs ever.

[@shadowfrost__]

I agree with you on Ewan McGregor's rendition. I like it better than Elton's. While not a popular opinion, I feel that the way Ewan paces and phrases the lyrics fits better with the music. Elton's always seemed a bit abrupt with the phrases, like he was rushing the words so he could focus on playing.

[@RFWieder]

One of my personal favorites is " First Episode at Hienton", a song remembering lost love and innocence!!

[@joechurch7]

I was probably 5 or 6 and this this song is how I learned to rewind a cassette tape to specific spot. The entire Don't Shoot Me I'm The Piano Player album is great. I had a particular curiosity with You're Song and it unlocked something in my young mind.

[@silverhippie3910]

So Beautiful in its simplicity. What an amazing line “How wonderful life is, when you’re in the world.”✌️✌️✌️

[@robertclifton2211]

This is the theme song for the sad and romantic movie called “Going Home” with Kris Kristofferson. A heartwarming story of a Vietnam Vet who was married and became a POW during the war but everyone thought he was killed in action. He came home after so many years and found he had a son and his wife remarried. The reunion with both son and wife was saddened since his wife still loved him but also her present husband. In the end he didn’t get her back but became a part of their family. Great movie.

[@MetalMonkey]

His most memorable song is Candle In The Wind (it's about Marilyn Monroe)/Goodbye England's Rose (sung at Princess Diana's funeral). Personally my most recognised Elton song is Elton John and Kiki Dee - Don't go break-in' my heart. That was a big hit when I was a kid

[@davidleblanc9676]

still brings tears to my eyes

[@bakercarl8518]

One of my favorites 😍.

[@adriangriffin7307]

I’ve just scrolled through the previous comments reminding me of all the great songs he sang. Saturday night is still alright.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Elton was HUGE in the 70s, with 19 songs in the top 10 either in the US or the UK (or both of course). Plus "bottom 30" songs galore. And he kept on, albeit not with such huge success, pretty much ever since. He is huge (oh, I said that).

[@shaneord7527]

Hasn't he just broke a record for top 10 hit in each decade since the start of his career...

[@sourisvoleur4854]

@@shaneord7527 That I don't know. I do know that Cher has had a #1 hit on one chart or another in every decade since the 60s.

[@FrancisAristotle]

Its iconic song to remembered 4ever

[@mikeminter4773]

The one is my favorite love song of his. It just lifts my soul.

[@Mboogie69]

One of my favorite Elton, or anyone, songs. Just a beautiful song

[@blastingweevil2968]

one of his best songs and one of my favoirite songs of all time..

[@marlecmarine5393]

Absolutely beautiful song, such a uniquely talented performer, musician and a prolific song writer, a genuine legend for over four decades and deservedly so.....😃

[@larryC1070]

"...how wonderful life is while you're in the world". Everybody should have at least one person in their life that says that to them.

[@StatisticsJason]

I saw him in concert on Halloween 1980 at the Aladdin Theater in Las Vegas. When he sang the lyrics "I don't have much money" the whole audience started laughing like it was a comedian telling the funniest joke .

[@daytonabeachhigh3038]

it's so nice to see younger people discover Elton.

[@sanbyaku3863]

What a wonderful artist, thank you for reacting to this piece. Goodbye Yellowbrick Road is one of my favorite from Sir Elton John though you can't go wrong with any of his and Bernie's ( Elton's long time songwriter and friend ) masterpieces.

[@jessii27star]

He is a definitely a musical legend...appreciations for this.

[@donrobbie1461]

This was the song that got Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin their very first recording deal!

[@feliciakidd9358]

Great song! This one of my favorites of his.

[@glastonbury4304]

One of my favourite songs of all time 💕

[@TubE-tr8yi]

Reminds me me of being a teen, sitting under an old oak tree with a friend with a cool breeze blowing on a warm summer evening puff puff passing listening to smooth soothing songs by Elton John.

[@AB-C1]

Fun fact, Elton John (Real name; Reg Dwight!) Born on a council estate in London poor, but was a virtuoso on the piano could play anything by ear Classical Pieces at 3 years old flawlessly like Bach and Beathoven etc.. but once he heard Blues and Boogie Woogie, Jazz and Modern Piano he got into pop music! He writes all his music and his writing partner Bernie Taupin something or other writes the lyrics so he writes a tune and his mate writes lyrics to it.. been the same his whole career they've ALWAYS worked together exclusively as far as I know solid writing team. He's also The Director of a fairly major Football(Soccer) Club, here in England that he's been a life long fan of since he was a kid! Top man and he is talent! Proper English National Treasure. You need to review "candle in the wind" Great Classic Song! (He wrote that about Marylin Monroe!!) He also did a rewrite of the lyrics specifically for and played live at Princess Diana's Funeral in the church service) as they were close friends! And another great song he did was "Guess that's why they call it the Blues" also a good tune! He's had loads tbh.. but these are Good ones! Cheers from London England 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@josephedwards4325]

Elton Johns very first album called "Empty Sky", is amazing. And I don't think many people have heard it at all.

[@festival5920]

My favorite version of skyline pigeon.

[@Jessica_Roth]

For more early Elton along these lines, try not only "Tiny Dancer" but "Levon", "Indian Sunset" and "Madman Across the Water" (all from the same album.) and then also "Take Me to the Pilot" and "Border Song". Then of course, he branches out.

[@gerstelb]

Elton John had a ridiculously productive period in the early 70s; he produced something like nine albums (one of them a double) in six years, and they were all successful. I think the media invented the term “superstar” to describe him.

[@kevinmcconnell9426]

Your Song is the song that made Elton a superstar from the get go! It was regularly played in the “theatre/music wing hallway of my High school”. There was always somebody that had a guitar, and what better way to kill time between class, or the hours that there were no classes in the wing. My Jr year I had one open hour two days a week. my Sr year I had two open hours two days a week, one three days a week. High school was so much fun, I was one of those students that they just kept passing on to the next grade;) I had/have a learning disability, but was always one of the smarter kids in the class;);) The 1960’s early 70’s was a time before they recognized learning disabilities as a real thing;)

[@Jeannesimental]

My favorite Elton song always makes me cry!!❤️

[@dennisjohnson2772]

I saw him perform in Syracuse '92,great show!

[@jeremynelson7920]

My favorite Elton John song!

[@blameit6]

He sings this particular song at every concert.

[@alamc200]

Lex you mentioned being able to play an instrument and sing at the same time must be difficult but I think with many years of practicing it must become second nature like you mentioned. You should see live 1960s performances of Bob Dylan, playing the guitar and singing and then playing the harmonica and guitar at the same time. It's quite impressive.

[@keymack2477]

You are absolutely right, Naomi! Neil Young was also very impressive at doing this!!

[@wilbur9336]

This was his 1st hit song. Thanks for the video.

[@chefskiss6179]

This was a beautiful reaction vid by you both. One of my favourite Elton songs is Empty Garden that he wrote after his friend John Lennon died.

[@Micah_4D]

Agreed, Brad seems to get a lot of shit for being less emotionally affected but I really liked the mutual immersion and recognition of the influence of Elton John 's music.

[@andyfletcher3561]

I had a friend who had a friend that worked at the "Loss Leaders" of Reprise/WEA records. They built compilations of obscure recordings, mostly artists covering lesser known works of other artists. On one of the LP's he gave to me was a recording of this song, but not from Elton John, instead, by the group Bread. Equally, if not more so, as beautiful as John's. For years, I thought this was their song, and that John covered it.

[@brucedillinger9448]

Would like to hear that cover.

[@andyfletcher3561]

@@brucedillinger9448 The only place I have seen it is on that LP. These albums weren't really sold. For the most part they were given to those in the industry, just as my friend's friend acquired it. Imagine David gates singing it. I do wish I still had it, along with all my other LPs from the time. I left over 300 LPs, my Kenwood 600C amplifier, Technics 1200 turntable, 2 AR10 bookshelf speakers and 2 Bose 201 bookshelf speakers when I left Hawaii because I had no clue where I was going. I figured they would all be relatively easy to replace, but CDs happened instead.

[@mizofan]

This was his first big hit, his breakthrough. Very quickly his career took off in USA, the 70s megastar.

[@63kavon]

I am moved. Thank you for sharing.

[@kenvarnold3659]

The first song I heard over 50 years ago...been a fan ever since. Saw him in concert twice...a musical monument...

[@rebeccacurry3647]

Have always loved this song! And having someone write a song for you is one of the greatest gifts. Have a lifelong best friend who is a musician and travels the country playing small clubs and festivals. Twice he's called me from the road to play a song written about me. One of them is now set on his setlist. Better then any other gifts he purchased for me.

[@doubledeerussell4005]

Great live version.

[@thomasshreve750]

masterpiece

[@williamjackson3617]

My favorite singer of all time.

[@dannomikos6334]

if you wanna know why he's super famous, check out the songs - tiny dancer - levon - madman across the water - rocket man - daniel - i guess that's why they call it the blues - harmony - i've seen that movie too - indian sunset - mona lisa's and mad hatters, and so many more.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

LEON RUSSELL "TIGHT ROPE" & "A SONG FOR YOU"..MUST HEAR CLASSICS..R.I.P. LEON 🙏

[@mgonzales56]

Elton is one of the greats.

[@robertwalker1803]

My second favorite song behind “ Tiny Dancer”.A legend and an icon….

[@senseandsensibility3636]

His first hit. This & Benny & the Jets - my favorites. I was 11 or 12 when this came out, it touched me. His voice was so great when he was young. It’s beautiful.

[@oronmendel2451]

The drummer in this video, Nigel Olsson, is still in the Elton John Band, as of 2021. He was fired for two or three years in the latter 1970s, but has been back in the fold ever since.

[@davidleblanc9676]

he was the first concert I ever seen

[@notdoneyet7785]

yep absolutely when he was broke. he and the lyric writer worked on it at the piano in elton's parent's house. their first of many hits.

[@007NTG]

I got the chance to see Elton John live in Vegas… one hell of an experience 🔥🔥🔥

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

Hey Brad, remember that people can write a song from someone else's perspective.

[@jake1976]

My favorite Elton John song is "Harmony" I don't know why they don't play it more.

[@Renkk17]

Older 70's Elton John music is the Best! Crocodile Rock - Bennie and the Jets - Rocket Man - Diamond Girl - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

[@brucedillinger9448]

Those songs are all before 1974. And Diamond Girl??? Do you mean his cover of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by The Beatles?

[@rw9019]

Part of the soundtrack of my youth.

[@liontamer8961]

Still standing🤘

[@Edward-turtle]

love song - doesnt matter what you got (or not got) as long as you have love , you have EVERTHING, brad & lex this is "your song"

[@soserious4738]

Playing and singing at the same time is such an underrated skill. Executing one set of rhythms with your hand while singing another is so GD hard. It’s like “pat your head and rub your tummy” x10 for me. But you’re right, when you’re doing it well it’s because you’re not thinking, the second you think about what comes next you mess up. Or, at least I do. 😇🤣

[@chrissett4245]

I was a preteen when this was released.... It's been one of my favorites all my life now at 63

[@sallyg.125]

This is the early song that put him on the map. Props to Bernie Taupin - his songwriter at the time.

[@chuckmotta2141]

The group Three Dog Night recorded this song before Elton John. Reportedly Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to "Your Song" sitting at Elton's mother's kitchen table. It's a beautiful love song.