ELTON JOHN YOUR SONG REACTION

[@randallsams6192]

Let's remember Bernie Taupin wrote almost all Eltons' lyrics.

[@djangodunn5968]

Always thought "Razor Face" was written about Bernie

[@InsubordinationFreak]

and what good lyrics they were.

[@djangodunn5968]

@ShariSez1 Ignorant and homophobic I'm not! Whoever you are show me my homophobic comment on this great artist and song! I'm sure JV wants comments like yours not associated with his platform. You be well hope you can find some reality to comment on.

[@charlesturner3688]

Bernie wrote Elton put it to music all while never working in the same room. For me a never reviewed songs from his album Captain Fantastic a great LP, waiting for Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy

[@orsonkaart1853]

Yes indeed, great lyricist!

[@darrenrouselle180]

Its hard to believe Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to this song at just 17 years of age. Next to McCartney and Lennon maybe the greatest song writing duo in music history.

[@yasminm7157]

I know amazing. Imagine writing this at 17!

[@turdferguson400]

Darren Rouselle WOW! I didn’t know that!!! Crazy! 💖👍

[@shandac1027]

Without a doubt two of the best of all time!

[@marjoriefraser7788]

Darren Rouselle totally agree a great combination 😎

[@abc456f]

Totally agree. An amazing collection of work.

[@doplinger1]

Classic Elton, it's why we all loved him.

[@stuartbloch28]

"Daniel" is a good song, also, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"

[@yvetteadshead4212]

Yes please

[@peterkelley4346]

just learned this and "Daniel" and "Someone saved my life tonight" on the guitar not to long ago

[@stuartbloch28]

Keep doing watcha your doing. There is so much good music still to hear 60-70-80's

[@rhondamcbath6279]

Yes, Someone save my life tonight is a FIRE SONG!!! So many memories that I think back on. Sometimes I think, Thank you for letting me remember from my long-term memories!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@stuartbloch28]

@@rhondamcbath6279 Captain Fantastic such an underrated album

[@Laura-rm6us]

Elton - Dont let the sun go down on me, Sorry seems to be the hardest word, Rocket man

[@mcoke61]

Laura 22 All good ones. Heck, you can go to any of Elton's (& Bernie's) songs and not be wrong.

[@bluetarot9244]

Elton John is the soundtrack to my late years of high school. CLASSIC!

[@michellefarrell9082]

Debra N His music is the soundtrack to my life.❤️

[@lisanygaard2720]

I had three older sisters, the eldest was a teenager when I was born in ‘65. All three Elton fans, so I have been surrounded by his music as long as I remember!

[@tompellar3008]

I saw Elton John in Toronto in 1972 when I was in grade 12. Is it possible that was actually 50 years ago! Incredible!

[@resin3100my]

As has been mentioned below,Elton John didn't write the lyrics to any of his songs.Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics and sent them to Elton,who then put them to music.It is amazing that they were never actually together when these songs were written.A very strange way to write songs,but I would say it worked out pretty well for them.😊😊😊

[@shandac1027]

Ya think? 😆

[@calme-dx2dp]

A good writer/musician can do this...Johnny Mercer talked about this very thing on doing the Audry Hepburn song in *Breakfast At Tiffany's* he wrote the lyrics to Henry Mancini's instrumental *Moon River.*

[@resin3100my]

@@calme-dx2dp True,others have done it,but none to the degree of success

[@lisanygaard2720]

They wrote literally hundreds of songs this way, many of which hit the charts.

[@resin3100my]

@@lisanygaard2720 ok,but no where nears as many hits as Elton and Bernie

[@missgmoma]

This song is beautiful! One of the best of Elton John’s many hits!!!💖

[@juliapernicka2698]

Elton said when he got Bernie’s lyrics for this song he sat down and composed the music in 20 minutes. They are a great team.

[@dougstevens6257]

To me Elton John was one of the best musician to come out of the '70's. He released hit after hit and his albums are masterpieces all unto themselves. You might want to check out: "Saturday Nights are Right for Fighting", "Crocodile Rock", "Daniel", "The Bitch is Back" and "Island Girl". Those are just a few of his fantastic collection of songs. You can't go wrong with Elton!

[@SG-js2qn]

Glad you mentioned a few other songs, like "The Bitch is Back." I think people were swayed by the mellow vibe of this song and weren't thinking of some of his more energetic songs.

[@sonyawasmer2344]

Elton John has said that when he would receive Bernie’s lyrics, he knew within minutes if he could write music to it or not. A truly magical legend Elton is. 💗🎹💗

[@B0110-x3d]

That quick, wobbly vibrato is class.

[@brianwaldo2642]

Picking a song to react to is like being a kid in a candy store. So many good ones mentioned in the comments, but, here’s some more... “Goodbye Yellow brick Road”, “Rocket Man”, “Bennie and the Jets”, “I’m Still Standing”. Cool T shirts.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Well said.

[@bridgetlaw1484]

crocodile rock don't forget Crocodile Rock

[@brianwaldo2642]

Bridget Law Shame on me... another awesome one. Good pick Bridget, just too many good ones.

[@marilynk30]

I went blank cause there are so many! 😂😂😂

[@tjtampa214]

Well put. 😎👍

[@jesswebb588]

One of my favorite songs ever, You really can't go wrong with Elton!!!

[@mizofan]

he has done so many songs, you can go wrong, but you could have a magnifiicent 100.

[@judyd6414]

Welcome to the Elton John club!! I never tire of listening to him. They're all HITS! Been to every one of his concerts in Atlanta since the early '70's! Class act for sure 💕

[@mustardseedoffaith7481]

Someone saved my life tonight is my favorite song by Elton John

[@Pait728]

Elton's catalog is legendary. So hard to pick songs to recommend. 3 of my favs are "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," "Daniel" and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight."

[@debisjoy8017]

bobmatzke I remember where I was when Don’t let the sun, came out! Who. I was dating, everything.

[@shandac1027]

I agree! How do you pick? Can't wait till he hears something from the Captain Fantastic album

[@windnchgo]

This was his first hit in the US in 1970. He often sights this as the one song he never gets tired of singing. When I saw him live 2 years ago I started crying when he played this song realizing he music has been interwoven into my entire life. That's how music connects us all. I love you, Elton John...

[@marshallmom1962]

I was lucky enough to see Elton perform in Tacoma Washington back mid 80s. He was quite the showman... he sang this song and the whole place was silent.... and when he played that last note, the place erupted... he kept us soo entertained! There is only ONE Elton.

[@spencernelson9868]

Also, Candle in the Wind is an amazing song.

[@jayraft3013]

This is the song that launched the incredible career of Elton John.The melody, the lyrics, the arrangement and, of course, Elton john's magnificent voice all join forces to create this timeless classic. Thanks for choosing this song to react to,J, As usual, you totally get the message of the song, and your comments are spot on.

[@spencernelson9868]

This is one of my favorite Elton John songs. Another great one is Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)

[@sylvialee1079]

The most fascinating trivia about Elton is how his creations come to be. A man named Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics, sends them to Elton and he composes the music and performs it. They rarely see each other during this process, each contributes their part of the magic separately. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Levon would be good songs to review. Thank you for letting us re-live our yesterdays through your reactions.

[@realcoolbreeze]

EJ is a legend. Was going to finally see him live and the cv got in the way. Hopefully / next year will work out when we re clear of it.

[@sylvialee1079]

@@realcoolbreeze Sorry to hear about your concert plans being cancelled, what a shame! I saw him perform with Billy Joel when they toured together. Both are amazing in concert. They each did a segment of the other ones songs, performed their own songs and then ended the show singing each others songs together. It lasted just over 4 hours and was easily in my top ten concerts of all times! I sincerely hope they re-schedule for you as soon as possible!! Elton doesn't disappoint.

[@realcoolbreeze]

Sylvia Lee Thanks. I like Billy Joel too.Bought his album back in the day.

[@larrywt656]

@@sylvialee1079 Yes, Billy & Elton Two Pianos was one of the all-time best concert tours. The two real Piano Men of the 70s and 80s finally touring together was music mastery!

[@sylvialee1079]

@@larrywt656 I'm so happy you got to see this concert, it really was masterful! Since then I've often wondered who came up with that idea, or if the two of them planned the format. Brought so many questions to mind! I started listening to both around the same time frame of my life so this concert really brought it all full circle for me!

[@debbiechang5781]

Elton John is another one of those geniuses from the 1970’s. “Don’t Let the Sun go Down on Me” is a great one to check out.

[@nicolem376]

This was when superstars still looked like regular people & it was all about the music.

[@pauljohnson5190]

Amen!

[@carolreid2160]

Well said...where you can hear every word sung clearly...

[@josephpowell3949]

That's why he is Sir Elton John!

[@RoryVanucchi]

He had a great writer. Bernie Taupin

[@cbboyle5117]

RoryVanucchi Elton HAS a great writer!

[@cindycindy2894]

I love watching your reactions. You have such an positive and mellow way about you. In this chaotic world you lift my spirits and help me to smile again. Thank you. Peace and blessings.

[@JayveeTV]

Thank you

[@johnandrews3151]

Your Song is dedicated to everyone. You should also review the studio version. It was Elton John's first top 10 hit in the USA. In 1979, Your Song was voted the Song Of The Decade by a national music fan poll.

[@robdaviesprogm]

The backing track is basically the studio recording, so he's basically hearing the original studio version. Only the piano and vocal is live.

[@joelliebler5690]

This goes all the way back to the beginning when Elton had his full vocal range and Bernie was writing one great lyric after another !

[@perrymalcolm3802]

One of Elton’s best. So many to get into! Tiny Dancer Saturday Night’s Alright for Fightin The Bitch is Back Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me (great slow dance song) Someone Saved My Life Tonight

[@kathryngann3479]

I can place this song to an exact time in my life. And, like many folks my age, I know all the words.

[@scottlaughlin9897]

You gotta check out Funeral for a friend/ loves lies bleed! The first part of this song was recorded in a castle for the sound or another great one is Madman across the water.

[@shandac1027]

True Masterpiece

[@cynthiacharles3344]

My favorite song of Elton John. Imagine being the person that this song was written for. What a compliment.

[@star3006]

Love Elton John’s music so good 💕💕👍🏼🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪... Don’t going breaking my heart ❤️ great dance 💃🏿 song

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song. Please also do “Candle In The Wind” and “Daniel.” Thanks, Javon!

[@texaslyoness8537]

Definitely listen to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart. 2 great ones!

[@judyd6414]

Someone Saved My Life Tonight - please. Or Madman Across the Water.

[@APatriarca1]

Yes please Someone Saved My Life Tonight. Love that one.

[@kbretro64]

His very first hit.

[@angielofton6372]

Always loved Elton. Levon and Amoreena are two of my favorites.

[@lindastevenson9717]

This is a beautiful rendition of this song. Part of the soundtrack to my childhood.

[@kevinwallis2194]

I love watching people listening to songs that came out when i was in my teens and early 20s. The songs and music was always as good live as recorded, and no auto tune needed. whats missing in songs from the 90s to present is the stereo effect from side to side. I listen to so many songs that im still hearing used in movies too. Jayvee, you havent even scratched the surface to the thousands of good old songs out there.

[@thetruthfrommyperspective6688]

One of his best songs ever imo. Gorgeous.

[@conniesloan921]

I’m a Elton John fan so love 💕 this one too

[@lonaburgess7724]

"Someone Saved My Life Tonight".

[@yvetteadshead4212]

I love that one

[@texaslyoness8537]

Philadelphia Freedom 🎤 is another great one of his.

[@pamchilton8129]

I saw Elton John in Philadelphia for his Philadelphia Freedom tour. An amazing performance.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Dozens of great Elton John songs....one I can strongly recommend is Tiny Dancer.

[@briansavage1513]

Been listening to that song for 30 years. Most beautiful love song ever written in my opinion.

[@samhunt9380]

Every time I hear this, the tears flow....and I'm a 72 year old widowed guy. It just gets me. Thanks for sharing bro.....

[@deanamorgan2643]

Love Elton Johns music♥️ So awesome to always see your reaction to these classic tunes.

[@spacejack400]

Wow, this is a great live performance! You gotta check out "Levon" or "Daniel" sometime!

[@bethshadid2087]

Love most all Elton's music. Beautiful song. All your shirt is missing dude is the aluminum foil wrapped around them rabbit ears 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Oops showing my age 😬. You should check out his dedication of Candle in the wind for Princess Diana 🤗

[@robertphelps1574]

When he played goodbye England’s rose at Westminster Cathedral I cried the greatest live performance ever

[@bethshadid2087]

@@robertphelps1574 ikr. Always loved that song but when he changed up wording for such a beautiful woman/soul 😓

[@robertphelps1574]

Beth Shadid and the words was change only a few days earlier

[@bethshadid2087]

@@robertphelps1574 so true.

[@robertphelps1574]

Beth Shadid I got a thank you of her when I held a door open for her when she took William and Harry to see wind in the willows

[@beckyatwood4901]

I really like his tribute song to John Lennon, Empty Garden

[@DarlenesTable]

It only took 20 minutes for Elton to develop this soulful song. Pure Genius!

[@v.2080]

1970-1971 Elton John was the best! T.V. shows and pop songs were usually shorter and to rhe point back then.... His album Tumbleweed Connection was great!

[@lisanygaard2720]

I haven’t been to too many concerts, but I have seen Elton!

[@23skidoo46]

check out Crocodile Rock and his duet with Kiki Dee "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"

[@yvetteadshead4212]

"Someone saved my life tonight", and "Goodbye England 's Rose" / Candle in the wind, he sang this for Princess Diana at her funeral at Westminster Abbey, one of the saddest days of my life, emotional overload

[@musicairplanes4884]

Think of this. The amazing collaboration between Bernie and Elton. The chance that they would both be alive at the same time and actually know each other. Timing is everything!!!!

[@lynnsmith3976]

Jovaughn, this is early Elton and as so many people have said, he didn't write the songs but brilliantly put the words to music. Love your channel.

[@mizofan]

So many great Elton songs. My own favourites: Curtains, Candle in the Wind (1973), Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Rocket Man, Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding. Tiny Dancer, High Flying Bird, Your Song, Original Sin, Daniel, Indian Sunset (try the video of his 1971 BBC Sounds for Saturday live performance of that song, alone with piano). Most successful solo chart artist of all time in USA, even before recent and current hits.

[@LadybugLuv]

Please react to I'm Still Standing and I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues! My favorite 80's songs by him! Elton John is a legend! We almost lost him to drugs, but thank God he got it together!

[@meyersmedley]

Omg yes!!!!

[@arsenalmanic]

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE , from lion king

[@scm0717]

It's OUR song from him to his fans. It's beautiful. Thank you SO MUCH for reacting to my music. I love your reactions, they're the same as mine were the first time I heard the songs. It's awesome that you want to learn the history of prior generation's music.

[@shelleyUSATX]

Elton is a story teller. He's got such talent.

[@cstianlew406]

You should do Elton John singing "Philadelphia Freedom" on Soul Train...he had the Soul Train dancers rockin!

[@shandac1027]

That would be fun to watch!

[@kathymccormick7525]

My favorite concert by far!

[@thedocofrock1890]

nobody ruled the airwaves in the 70's like elton.i was lucky enough to see him live at foxboro stadium where the n.e.patriots used to play. it was on july 4,1976 our country's bicentennial. best live concert i've ever seen and he played for 3 hours - ended with the song philadelphia freedom. wow 44 years ago! i was 23 then. man those were the days.to quote eddie money 'i wanna go back'

[@LadybugLuv]

This is just a beautiful song! I feel just so blessed to have this song playing in the background of my life when I was young! You never forget the words! Thanks for your reaction!

[@kayeaton1691]

Love Elton John

[@ritaka3248]

Isn’t this song so beautiful?! I love all of Elton John songs! Any you try is worth listening to.. 💜

[@phoenixdoglover9403]

You can't go wrong with the songs that were a collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Others have mentioned the songs, Madman Across the Water, and Levon. These are darker, hard hitting pieces, and very appropriate for 2020. Thanks!

[@kamiahbundy4972]

It's an absolute thrill for me how much you enjoy Elton! When I was in middle school someone in the hall was rockin' the airwaves with Crocodile Rock. I imagine my ears looked rather like Dr. Spock's at that moment and I excitedly said, "Man, what is that song!" I have LOVED him from that day since! I have a request; please, please check out Whitewash County. Would love to see and hear your reaction. Stay blessed my friend!

[@suzanneprock7286]

Very sweet memories of my teen years of Elton John, who was extremely popular in the 70's. This song was written by Bernie Taupin for his friend Elton John with a very personal message between good friends. So touching!

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

ROCKETMAN...Goodbye Yellow Brick Road...Tiny Dancer

[@bluetarot9244]

MADMAN across the Water another great LP!! that’s how old I am. I have all his stuff in vinyl. Writing music to Bernie Taupin lyrics a team of prolific beautiful music

[@eleven-hopper]

Crocodile Rock and Madman across the water as well! Oh, and Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting too

[@JayveeTV]

I’ve done rocket man and tiny dancer

[@kevinwallis2194]

@@JayveeTV bennie and the jets is a great one too

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

You are the best Javon. I forgot the best One Candle in the Wind. Also he changed the words to this for the funeral of Princess Diana and it's called goodbye England's rose

[@juliebowness3299]

Elton is a legend, Your Song still sounds current ,so glad you liked it Jay

[@Araconox]

One of his greatest hits. Beautiful poetry put to a moving melody. which stood the test of time when it moves us today as it did 50 years ago!

[@naturespirit164]

I Love Elton, I Don and think there is one song he did that he did that anyone dislikes! He's amazing a true honor , spirit and a Knight to boot! He's amazing! yes glad you added him. my daughter was born when princess Diana passed so he did two for lady Di - I'd love to see you react to them! thank you my friend! Linda

[@76006linda]

Beautiful song. Elton John is a legend, his partner Bernie wrote the songs and Elton sang them beautifully. He has a distinct voice that I love to listen to. Elton is still touring

[@lowrider4266]

Thanks. Beautiful song. One of his best.

[@lynnesears6254]

This is the song that got me hooked on Elton John long, long ago. I don't love everything he did but he has such variety in his music.

[@robertserrato3596]

Love the song Harmony.

[@Necile2]

Another one similar to this one is "Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road." One of my favorites!

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

Great Elton song, and he has a HUGE vault of goodies as well. Three of my favorites of his are Daniel, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, and Crocodile Rock. Also, a great word of mention is Island Girl, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, and Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, the latter which is a song he covered from the Beatles SGT Pepper Album along with none other than John Lennon himself. I believe he had made a bet with John that if they did this song together, it would reach #1. The song never hit number 1 when the Beatles did it but Elton was right. It became a #1 hit.

[@dalebaker9109]

Your song is fantastic. It came out in 1970. Elton could almost do no wrong, especially in them early days. This is how I remember him, young and with hair. Grown old with him.

[@4evalocd660]

Empty garden 💜💜✌🏾✌🏾

[@shandac1027]

Oh yes! That songs about his close friend John Lenon

[@720kla]

Thank you so much for suggestion that song. I was beginning to think I’d only imagined it cause it doesn’t get the recognition

[@aw072]

Try Crocodile Rock & Goodbye Yellow Brick Road ❤️

[@joeterp5615]

Such an AMAZING song writer. A rare rare talent. He has so many great songs. You are right, he created musical masterpieces. You expressed that perfectly.

[@doctorteethomega]

An actual gift to humanity. Here's a song that anyone can sing to their true love if they can't figure out the words.

[@ladyshar42]

huge Elton fan (seen him 6 times in concert) and this is still my favorite Elton Song. It was the first dance at my wedding. Elton has a ton of hits. Harmony, Madman Across the Water, and Sacrifice are also up there for me. Plus all the other ones people have said.

[@fredspicer]

Even after 50 years, it’s still my favorite. Simple, beautiful lyrics and melody from Bernie Taupin and Elton John.

[@tamijahns553]

This was my wedding song. We got divorced 10 years ago and it took a minute to enjoy this song again but I couldn't help but love it again! :)

[@ayseclark-carter8744]

Love Elton John please can you do his song sacrifice it's so lovely. Great reaction Jay nice 😊😊💖💙

[@douglascatti]

This man Elton John has an incredible list of songs. I’ve been listening to him since I was a young kid in the 70’s playing my moms album Elton John greatest hits over and over

[@shandac1027]

True genius! His music with Bernie Taupins lyrics are a match made in heaven. Bernie handed Elton lyrics and he'd write the song within one hour. Nigel Olsen is an awesome drummer! You need to see his versatility and watch him rock out in his ultimate masterpiece Funeral for a Friend/ Love Lies Bleeding

[@snipchick]

"Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" next please!

[@leahdoerr731]

I saw Elton John in Billings Montana 2018... the whole experience blew my mind!!!🤠

[@Nightcloudmama]

One of the best songs ever. Such a pure love song.

[@debbiedobles40]

Princess Diana’s favorite Elton song♥️ it’s beautiful ❣️

[@julieanndoyel144]

I'm 62, love the channel and love the music. Brings back good memories.

[@JayveeTV]

Thank you

[@Dianne-g2k]

I saw him sing this in Clev Oh. In concert many years ago.He is a musical artist!!