Elton John's Tough Criticism Was a 'Wake-Up Call' for Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth explained how some tough criticism from Elton John turned into a "wake-up call" that led him to only be truthful when it comes to making music moving forward. The Grammy nominee also chatted about his first appearance on the show when he was just 19 years old, and how he created his latest song, "Light Switch."
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Elton John's Tough Criticism Was a 'Wake-Up Call' for Charlie Puth
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[@treshubon2206]

He is so humble and soft and knows his music too. I love him 🥺🥺

[@CC-TimesTwo]

I actually really liked his 2019 songs. Ultimately everything you create is a snapshot of what you felt like creating at that time. Nothing wrong with that.

[@Penlager]

Puth Is really a talented guy and cool how he mentions Elton John helping him focus... Elton is the man.. but Nice that Ellen helped him out at first but let's be honest she didn't write the music or sing the songs... She is so humble isn't she. Wish her well you know... Happy trails

[@Lietotajvards9]

Ellen was just joking....

[@LOV3CRAF7]

@@Lietotajvards9 she takes credit for alot of people's careers because her teams discover talented people and brings them on her show..she's not the talent..

[@koalachina]

@@Lietotajvards9 Ellen's sarcasm and dry humor tend to be misinterpreted nowadays. Unfortunately.

[@antoine0240]

Didn’t she originally sign him to a label? If she didn’t do that, he might’ve never had a chance 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@genuinelygenesiss]

I can't help but smile when he talks. I think he has let us in and it's so refreshing. I'm so proud of him. :')

[@rojanehru3843]

I'm so proud of you Charlie..!! This new era of you is gonna be the greatest breakthrough for you!! We love you❤️

[@brunogv9188]

Thanks Mom.

[@rojanehru3843]

@@brunogv9188 You better have done the dishes, when I'm back home son!

[@brunogv9188]

@@rojanehru3843 lol

[@caffeinatednation8885]

But "Cheating On You" from 2019 was pretty dang good.... ;)

[@inikeuworld]

I’m so happy to see him on the Ellen show after about 3 years 🥺🥺🥺

[@theboyjames3065]

"Be the most authentic version of yourself". Not at all cheesy but very, very American.

[@edithputhy4948]

trite, cheesy "inspirational" platitudes are very American

[@TheMarapasa]

cheesy is the merican way,

[@justinw8512]

These two would be like the best night out friends. Both inspiring and probably tons of fun.

[@cplover1991]

Charlie is so perfect with kindness 🥺🥺💚💚💚

[@edwardgehring9888]

Hello how are you doing

[@debalinakole]

Charlie is so humble and kind and idk a kind of a perfect guy !

[@okolekahuna3862]

So glad that you took Elton John's "dart" with a grain of salt and used it in a positive way. Your musicianship is WAY beyond his. I admire your creativity and genius but most of all, your humbleness.

[@moonergy795]

So underated. Love this guy. Hes just trying and living.

[@aparnasaxena5612]

He is soo pure. Makes me wanna cry ❤️

[@michaelb9554]

If a biopic is ever made about Charlie's life, the director needs to cast Timothy Chalamet as Charlie. It just makes sense...

[@linostoe]

yessss

[@kinanti22]

I KNOW RIGHT

[@detectivehawk4976]

No it doesnt lol

[@kinanti22]

@@detectivehawk4976 timothee does slightly look a little bit like charlie

[@Jimmyjim4]

No way

[@clemsonfox]

Honestly, Charlie playing “who’d you rather”on Ellen was probably my favorite part of the show!

[@rosej5029]

Elton John sounded like a d**k to tell Charlie that so bluntly as if every album Elton ever made was perfect.

[@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz]

@Julia Ventura see you again also wasn't a 2019 song.

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

I needed this! Thanks 🙏

[@MonkyDollqueen]

What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create

[@ellengrace4609]

This! This is perfect! ❤️

[@living_peace]

What is your mean?

yessssss ❤️

[@wolfsisterhowls]

What you eat, you poop.

[@happymusicvibez-cleanmusic4523]

Dear Ellen, we thank you for all the years of laughter and feel-good videos 😊

[@emmacowles797]

He is so honest, and pure, and cute.

[@coryr7183]

Now what if Simon said rhe same thing? Then Simon says

[@marinesrivera3976]

His voice is even more beautiful when he speaks.

[@pahkwan3143]

So happy that Ellen invited Charlie Puth here !! Love it !!

[@kalqueen2511]

Ellen I love your show you have been great 😘

[@jeanpierreruizdecastillaro268]

Ellen I wanna go to your show! Do one last season

[@voidsorrow]

Love you Charlie and probably the best show Ellen. Love you a lot from India

[@Ava24487]

Charlie pith looks like my social studies school teacher without my teachers glasses

[@awilson24]

Just wanted to say this is really great. Cheers.

[@anna_annah]

Cheating on you is such a good song, and it's from 2019 ...

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

I'm not familiar at all with his music before Elton John spoke to him, since I mainly listen to classic rock, grunge & metal. "Light Switch" was really good!

[@aashishsharma6348]

best mixed / produced album award coming straight up

[@StanCat4]

Charlie is sharing his pure soul with us and I love it so much!

[@VinaVerde]

Charlie looked adorable and looking back at 2011 and where he is now is amazing..😊

[@BharatSingh-qf9ip]

yeah his look keeps changing from time to time... hey by the way you wanna know about India ??? the culture , language and many things you may not able to find on internet?? well if you do just comment see ya

[@BharatSingh-qf9ip]

and yes I am from India if you are wondering!!!!😅

[@TastemyAtrocity]

Ok but to be your authentic self is still pretty extraordinary when you’re Charlie Pluth 😂

[@queen_minnieme8321]

Everyone’s authentic self is beautiful… issue is are u in a place where u can live a completely authentic life? If the answer is no. It’s time to leave and seek for people who want to support u in being your true authentic self unconditionally as u do the same for them. But being around the wrong ppl will never make u authentic

[@Gameranger183]

Charlie is the best

[@mmatej066]

Hi Ellen

[@oocarpa]

Just true friends or people who really care can help us the way Elton John did...

[@coryr7183]

A dream eh

[@vashappenin7008]

He's a real music geek but in a cool way

[@thesacramento_chef]

Love his music…and he’s handsome too

[@heartstrings110]

I’m a little confused. I discovered him about 3 years ago. I loved his songs. Did no one like ‘Boy?’ That was a 2019 release, right?

[@gregre99]

My favorite song of his, once he said he regrets not making it into a single

[@christudor6681]

I LOVE that song!!!

[@ladykalista7934]

Nope. "Boy" Is from "Voicenotes" which came out in 2018 (but It was already finished when "Attention"came out one year before). Anyway yes it's a great track! In 2019 he published "I Warned Myself", "Mother" and "Cheating on you". I think they are great tracks too but weren't succesful as his previous singles.

[@prantoahmed1720]

@@ladykalista7934 cheating on you is masterpiece , it deserves really more 😭😭

[@Nurturing2]

“Cheesy” HARDLY❣️ That statement represents seeking approval. My intention is not to criticize but rather reflect. It takes great courage and bravery to live your life authentically. Few in my generation have the capacity. I have faith the younger generation’s insight and vibration will help the collective transition into a higher dimension. It’s imperative we release the negativity and divisiveness and recognize the truth of our essence. We are ONE❣️ When you awaken to such truth we will live our best lives individually and collectively. You are so very loved!!! ♥️❤️♥️

[@leilanidodd6153]

So proud of you Charlie. You deserve all the success and happiness you could ever want. We appreciate you sharing your music with the world. It’s like looking at a piece of your soul and it’s beautiful! I’m so glad to be a Puthinator. Love you Charlie! 💚💚

[@forfun6825]

Thanks 💓

[@alanvetree1208]

awsome keep it up young man god bless you.

[@BHdowntheline]

He's so soft I can't 🤧

[@gingerisabelle_]

charlie deserves the world and so much more

[@coryr7183]

As in also heaven ?

[@gingerisabelle_]

@@coryr7183 no lol

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

I dont know what elton is talking about I love his albums don't listen to him too much.

[@katierhi6528]

Voice notes was my fav album what!!

[@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz]

Not referring to Voicenotes. That was like Mother and Cheating On You. A couple songs not on an album.

[@ksoo7707]

He's so adorable

[@homecooking5]

Belle rencontre merci pour le partage😍👍

[@theavengers.]

Charlie the best

[@marvelfever9540]

Charlie Puth nice 🔥🔥 music my favourite We don't talk anymore 💜💜Ellen 🔥🔥

[@madhury_official]

Charlie is a nice person.

[@Fastjimmy041]

He is such a talent

[@purple6389]

Charlie is the Cutest one😍😍in the world 🤗🤗

[@waranyangamkham2037]

I’m so proud of u,CHARLIES PUTH 🤍🤍🤍 Love Charlie🤍

[@DaneBryantFrazier]

This guy is gold.

[@ambertaylor7628]

I love 💕 listening to you!!

[@RyanMoonASMR]

He sounds like Ryan Phillipe

[@MrRomerista]

No Charlie, you are just perfect the way you wrote before, pure and clear. You have to hear your heart to know the correct way to connect with us, not to hear to Elton John, I'm sorry but he is wrong. We love you the way you are now and before.

[@jeepgirljody]

Nice - Charlie, Ellen, Elton John - what a support system.

[@cplover1991]

Charlie 🥺🥺🥺

[@amethyssimplelivinginphi]

Inspiring

[@AM-jm5ux]

Love this guy so much ❤

[@theturkeyisdone]

Love from 🇰🇪

[@lahindu]

I think this is the best musician in the world... Charlie freakin puth❤️

[@brucehill3473]

INTERESTING!

[@girlyblackgirl]

i looooooooooooooooooooove this album omfg

[@robertantonnyc]

Yes, Be yourself times 100. That's the schtick!

[@shweta.tyagi_]

It's really good

[@lakshaniliyanage2990]

Puth is amaizing

[@joelgarcia3907]

I liked his 2019 songs

[@evoo6]

I love Ellen Degeneres.

[@Jimmybwhite]

And LIGHT SWITCH is what came out! :/

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

It's the hair for me.

[@kuonjibaskerville2411]

Where are the comments

[@beverlyroberts1610]

this is on at 3 here in central florida tampa bay area

[@kuonjibaskerville2411]

@@sheilamcpeak6042 thanks for the info!

[@kaleoy7584]

He looks like Simon Rex trying to look like Vincent Price.

[@forfun6825]

The most humble artist

[@j...star...6578]

Charlie ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@ida11_03]

💜💜He's so DOPE 🔥 💜💜

[@ShivamRaj-is6oq]

Sorry but many of my favourites from you came in 2019 or before..so please don't accept anyone opinion abt you in wrong way

[@fanofmasirpw5725]

What u do brother

[@Canophilist]

What a man he is!!!!!

[@ayadafali1051]

HE'S THE BESTTTTTTTTTTTT

[@hobbytoby8887]

master, thank you.

[@user-bg7iz5xl7r]

Charlie 😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Vampirictattoo]

We know his tik tok videos were a record label marketing strategy and not some organic idea he was just playing with. Talking about being genuine but he’s sat there still lying ? A joke.

[@antweezy171]

I would love to see Charlie and Hugh Laurie dueling pianos!!!!

[@John_Merritt]

The irony of Ellen telling people to not be fake and be themselves 😂

[@jimgray3234]

Another great song

[@JAREDGILBERT21]

God I can’t wait for Ellen to go away. Love Charlie though.

[@user-ry8ql6bf2z]

На секунду показалось что это Галкин в гостях у Эллен

[@marjonhmamhot1170]

I love handsome looks charlie puths. One of fave .internationalsinger song writer .god bless ur song light switch.happy holy weeks ms.ellen show in americas.

[@maudeex8727]

I warned myself, Mother, bangers in 2019!!!

[@carolinewilson900]

What a smart cookie 😊☀️☀️☀️

[@rporter1640]

I think cheating on you was a really awesome song

[@lalremsiami21]

LalCharlie-a ♡

[@Yueh-et2iv]

But I love “I warned myself” and “cheating on you” from 2019, no way the song is not relatable.

[@Rose-lt6wu]

Yeeees exactly!!!

[@rohithrajuantony8905]

"me music"

[@ManchesterCristiano]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@omg.Daviid]

I guess Elton did't listen to "Cheating on you" by Charlie in 2019 ! IDGAF what Elton thinks but that song is a certified BOP !

[@marimini7585]

💗