Elton John On 60 Minutes 2 (04/07/99)

Interview

[@Cyan3031]

Elton John is a true music legend. I was born in 1960 and it was a drag when the Beatles broke up, but then Elton John came on the scene and was a new phenomenon - like the Beatles. Very prolific and great albums where every song on his band's Albums was great - Elton and his band, Bernie Taupin - created music history. When I hear his songs, they are still as fresh as they were during the time they were made!

[@teamcougars]

He and Bernie are music geniuses. Together they create legendary music!

[@liv_eltonj4446]

I was born in 2006 and love and adore him !

[@jamesrogala]

No one initially. Elton writes chords down on the lyrics often, with any other notes to himself, to recall the basic chord progression. Then teaches the song to the band (or they learn it as he demos it). Eventually, music transcribers will make transcriptions from the recorded music, which becomes the notation of it. This is what is archived, and what an orchestra would use, or what even ends up in songbooks. Also often times when Elton's composing someone is recording it, so he can hear it later to recall what he wrote. But most of what these guys do is built around chord sequences. But Elton doesn't "write" his music on staff paper. Arrangers like Buckmaster would, though, since they are preparing scores for other musicians to play.

[@MJ-oi5wb]

My sister and I saw him in MI about the time Lion King came out, and we left while he was singing Your Song to beat the crowd. The concert had been delayed over an hour due to a traffic jam, and EJ refused to start until everyone was seated. He played an awesome 3 hours, and Cooper did a set that was mind boggling. When we left we realized we had actually parked where his bus was, and while we were getting to our car after buying a few things, we heard the crowd thundering, knowing he was done. We raced to the car...only to see EJ and the crew out there racing to the bus. He had a whilte suit and top hat on, and my sister yelled ELTON!! He stopped at tipped his hat at us. Such graciousness in that man.

[@laurak8240]

When I first heard of HIV in the 80s, and it seemed to be striking down many in the gay community, I several times had tears in my eyes thinking we would lose Elton too. As the years passed by I realized finally that he was safe. What a sweet relief. What a beautiful person. Thanks to everything and anything that kept him safe, so that he had his chance to grow up, get sober, and have this good life now.

[@hughcorston9645]

Well put, Laura! Many people will appreciate your thoughts.

[@cathycline2290]

@@hughcorston9645 YESSSSS!!!! I for one is one of those many people!!!!!

[@MrCarlRosen]

@@cathycline2290 If you want to know just how Elton "stayed safe" read his autobiography. A bit "cringeworthy" but it kept him ALIVE!

[@susangoodman1650]

Sir Elton John, Please don't regret the costumes, ever you were the best, so exciting and interesting. Unlike anyone else. I'll always love you

[@michaelbrand2050]

I watched him in concert in 2011. Elton played for 3 hours while suffering from Bronchitis. That man has more than earned any and all respect he is given.

[@tonyao69]

I agree

[@blackjakko]

I hope he lives as long as he wants to. Music saved him and he saves others through it; him and Bernie that is.

[@sincerelysophiax]

Yes !!!!!!

[@roxannchambers312]

@@kc2gamer571 remarkable he's been dead for 4 months. He looked and performed pretty good for a dead guy on Oct 1st when I saw him. 🤔

[@winogirlll]

I love what he said about Bernie. Beautiful!

[@malgorzatapiotrowska9539]

It is amazing they are brothers God bless them

[@Someonesaidthis]

Elton has beautiful eyes

[@livb6945]

So does Taron 😊

[@malgorzatapiotrowska9539]

Yea it is true his eyes are beauty in his eyes we can see his soul

[@Someonesaidthis]

@@livb6945 I loveeeee Taron!!!!

[@MJ-oi5wb]

his eyelashes always knock me out

[@Anacardiff]

He is very handsome in this one

[@magorzatapiotrowska9739]

Też,He is Love him in 90s

[@MasonTorrey]

The greatest artist of all time.

[@valwalker6773]

Sir Elton was a true Friend to My Hero Freddie Mercury so i will always Love you Elton.

[@malgorzatapiotrowska9539]

Both of them are in my heart becouse they are my heroes ofcourse Queen and sir.Elton

[@JuanGonzalez-wy9pb]

Ryan's spirit brought me here.

[@MJ-oi5wb]

hoping you are well

[@liv_eltonj4446]

I adore Elton and I was born in 2006 ! 🥰🥰

[@darcydunn2363]

My idol and forever will be❤️

[@wendybabendy]

Watching him play "Levon" - which is one of my favorite songs of his - took my breath away. I've never seen him in concert and never will, but I suddenly realized that's as close as I will ever get... wow. *speechless* Thank you, Elton, for that moment.

[@MJ-oi5wb]

I'm sorry you never saw him in concert.

[@judys3351]

I Love Elton's music, he is my all time favourite singer/performer.

[@darrendoyle568]

JUDY S mine too

[@wagnercabrerisso5986]

Musicians like him come around the world once in a lifetime.

[@JuanalaCubananana222]

One of the best songwriters of all time.

[@JosieReddingtonDeSanta]

Such an unusual and beautiful interview. Thank you do uploading it!

[@TheNakedWombat]

Elton is an inspiration.

[@kathleencollins5531]

You religious freaks are the abomination. You holier than thou pieces of garbage are the ones that will be kicked from heaven.

[@Potaville]

@cathy smith 100% WOMAN!

[@Potaville]

@@kathleencollins5531 E.J. is a liar and a LIE! She has been lying to the fanatical for DECADES!

[@laika5757]

Brilliant musician.... beautiful heart. God bless Elton and Taupin. 🎼🎶🎸

[@wagnercabrerisso5986]

Sir Elton John has been the soundtrack of my entire life since 1972.

[@tyn833finney9]

Il love you Elton John forever

[@cindyrose1961]

You did everything right Sir Elton.

[@shineonugrzydieman]

Another great historic TV doco on Elton - thanks

[@malgorzatapiotrowska9539]

God bless him

[@vanchavez1007]

elton is now 72 and he looks the same

[@YEPIMONFISHING]

Cathy smith , you'll have to let us know what it looks like when the time comes 🖕

[@jordan6988]

@cathy smith shut the fuck dumb stupid bitch with your imaginary places lmaoo

[@MrCarlRosen]

@@jordan6988 CATHY SMITH? Canadian CATHY SMITH? She KILLED John Belushi! MURDERER! She shot him up with a "SPEEDBALL"! MURDERER! AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[@nonnamadonna]

Now 74 & still going strong.

[@stony1258]

Elton Johns a fucking legend!!

[@preesi1403]

OMG the tender moment with David and what he said about Bernie! OMG!

[@barbarapronzalino2360]

Fantastico artista,il migliore❤

[@kathyacosta4590]

I love everything about him.

[@ethandiffey8000]

He has a guardian angel with him

[@jeanettegault276]

Always great

[@charlottefowler2954]

God his hair looks so good in this interview it really does and he looks so healthy glad he's sober almond Joy your husband and yourbabies do we tore up a please come out and do a couple more tours

[@nonnamadonna]

Yes, his hair does look good but it's not his hair. He wears wigs now & they're all great.

[@Therealderry433]

His hair

[@Farrah300]

@@nonnamadonna This isn't meant to be rude, but I can't imagine Elton without hair. OH MY GOODNESS. I love him with a passion though.

[@jdenino6022]

@@Farrah300 He did lose his hair at a very young age unfortunately. He then started wearing hats during his concerts. Check out his early concerts from the 1970s his voice was unreal back then.

[@newsduke]

A top 40 hit every year for 30 years, not 29. I know, 1970 plus 29 equals the year 1999. But that leaves out the year 1970 itself, when Elton had his first hit.

[@hughcorston9645]

Top 10 in my books! Well put, Mark!

[@MrCarlRosen]

That's in Metric years! You're absolutely right...

[@letyabarai7556]

parabens!

[@lisataylor7136]

Elton john and billy Jean king tennis

[@hughcorston9645]

That WAS fun!

[@calebproductions5970]

Omg he's nothing like he was in the 70's .... It's like a different person

[@claresherman2278]

pine Mapping He’s not strung out on coke.

[@marshmallow9916]

I didnt quite get the context of that part in the video , so help me out pls he regrets his costumes? Why? I loved his costumes! :/

[@nonnamadonna]

Same here - LOVED his costumes!! Maybe it's because he's now much older.

[@claresherman2278]

@@nonnamadonna He’s changed his mind since then.

[@wendybabendy]

I love hearing that is "oppression" as a child is what brought out his craziness as an adult. That's me NOW - 49 years old with bright -ass purple hair... I LOVE it and who the fuck cares what other people think (although I get TONS of compliments on the color AND short-cut every day!!) I just want to be ME, dammit!!

[@bobsmodelrailways]

I often wonder who “writes” the music ( and by that I mean, who puts the dots on the manuscript paper, for the musicians to play ?) I know the Dudgeons and Buckmasters of the industry do the arranging so it’s maybe they who write the music.

[@nonnamadonna]

Don't know but Elton composes superb music to the lyrics Bernie writes & Elton plays the songs & sings them.

[@frankcolasanto2519]

I remember Charlie Rose

[@rmlectronicsuk2410]

A multimillionaire “geek”. Well done.

[@billlozier5551]

Imo, Rocketman was not bad but forgettable. There is a second half to Elton John's story where the first one left off. I would watch Rocketman 2 with anticipation. There is so much drama & storytelling left to tell.

[@nonnamadonna]

I loved Rocketman. Taron Egerton was SUPERB in his portrayal of Elton. Rocketman 2 - who knows but I doubt that will happen.

[@maricenelima5826]

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[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

Fans never knew about his troubles. In 1975 right before the Dodger Stadium Concert he tried to kill himself. This never made the Newspapers but at that time he was a complete mess using drugs and drinking . And after 1976 it was hard to be a fan of his because he put out some really bad music.

[@nonnamadonna]

Bad music? Never.

[@jamsid33]

I wonder if Charley Rose put the moves on Elton

[@cheetyliciousmeowmeow1085]

HUSH PUPPYS

[@TheDrewish]

Get this: A corn-fed harvest mouse, a hooker, a nun, a Flemish peasant woman, whips, chains, whistles yo-yo's, a circus midget. My grandmother riding by on a bicycle give me the finger, and a duck!

[@jaggass]

Elton looks like a tribute act.

[@nonnamadonna]

He does not.

[@djde4th877]

dont like his singing , id rather here kat stevens over his piano playing

[@Nikita-ez4ko]

...then why comment in the first place?

[@waynecallister5297]

Its cat you, cretin. A dj so can't play anything.

[@JimTMcDaniels1]

Are you Sir Elton going to live long enough to sing songs about love of all of humanity and Earth and the Animals and Inequality and Starvation and Equality? I mean wasn't John Lennon could dream about it, his focus was from a godly state instead of a selfish state? I guess your soul is still trapped in some ego. Take care

[@limari95]

what?

[@nonnamadonna]

From people who know him really well, they say he's a humble & quite shy man. He may know he's a brilliant musician - how could he not? but he's never boasted about it nor anything else in his life.

[@edlynward4359]

He has some horrible wigs WTF

[@tamasfischer2464]

And tina made a bigger tour than elton did !

[@JoeDoe2]

He and Bernie are illiterate. They both butcher the English language, including Bernie's lyrics. "Disney don't like me saying this...." @ 10:53 of this video is the latest example.

[@theravyshow2570]

and?

[@claresherman2278]

Somewhat ironic that you don’t know the meaning of “illiterate”.

[@alyssa8102]

You clearly misunderstood. He was correct in his usage of "don't" because he was referring to the collective people that make up Disney. In short, "they" , as in Disney, don't. Please don't make comments like this when you do not even know what you are talking about.

[@juliro]

Yes, Bernie Taupin, one of the greatest lyricists of all time, cannot read and write. LOL. Have you never heard the term "poetic license"?

[@hughcorston9645]

@@alyssa8102 In a similar fashion, the Brits say, "The government are considering...this or that"; "Chelsea are a great football team". (sic)