FANTASTIC!| FIRST TIME HEARING Elton John - Sorry Seems Top Be The Hardest Words REACTION

[@tonytyrer9340]

I'm still amazed you haven't done that amazing duet with George Michael of Elton's hit 'Don't let the Sun go down on me' George is on stage performing one of his best ever performances of the song, when Elton just appears from nowhere and turns it into a duet. The ten thousand George fans' reaction will send chills down your spine. For a live performance it's a masterpiece, one of the best I've ever seen!

[@tonyfontinel272]

This!!!

[@brendalockard1677]

Agree!! Awesome duo!!

[@kelly9876]

agree - and perhaps RocketMan for the next movie night

[@brendaedwards6741]

@@kelly9876 I was just thinking the same!

[@susieterry2624]

I could not agree more. That duet gives me chills just thinking about it!

[@bradsullivan2495]

"Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding"--his 11-minute masterpiece that changes direction over and over. A must-listen.

[@paulrogers4483]

Been suggesting it for over a year lol You're quite correct it's absolutely his finest work, his masterpiece.

[@gregbriggs7484]

The tambourine player tries to steal the show in the classic live version.

[@johnscheunemann5630]

Definitely his best. Need to listen to it.

[@colemitchell228]

This...☝️

[@pettypedroakalsthecat]

My thoughts exactly. Masterpiece isn't overstating it at all, one of my all-time favorites.

[@vinniemoran7362]

There was a time when this song played on the radio all the time.

[@darranbewick5292]

One of my favourites by him though he does have so many to choose from.

[@jacqueline4514]

This is one of Elton’s most moving songs. PLEASE do “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” if you haven’t already. That sounds lazy of me; I’ll do a search 😂

[@anthonyfoster6742]

Yes, Yes, the ultimate masterpiece of all the great songs of Elton!

[@Shrykespeare]

They haven't done it yet. I've been requesting it as well.

[@marinergal2810]

🤣

[@pattiebraymanskelly954]

My favorite

[@gregwatson3300]

I second that.

[@patrickallen5781]

When I was young, I heard Yellow Brick Road and was amazed at his talent. He went on to have countless hits and many fans.

[@26shedan]

I am 63 and Elton John's music has been a thread of my whole life.

[@hippielady123]

So am I. Hi there

[@roberormonde]

God gave him an amazing voice

[@centuryrox]

Jay & Amber - Didn't I have the best songs to grow up with? Between the hard rock of Zeppelin and Sabbath, to the soft sounds of Elton, the 70s were one heck of a time to be alive!

[@nickiepresley2108]

Amen!

[@josephvalenzuela311]

Beeracuda Well said. Facts. So many memories of that time. Thank You.

[@ColleenCupido]

Cute remark heard once about 1960s, that if you remembered it...then you weren't there

[@NYSESTRA]

To be alive in the 70s listening to this, it never ages it’s completely timeless.

[@queenrosered]

Elton's songs are so great because he wrote the music, while his working partner, Bernie Taupin, wrote the lyrics. 😉 👍A winning combination for decades!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Elton interpreted them too.

[@godcandy108]

Elton's homage to John Lennon, Empty Garden, is another beautiful, sad song. One of his most emotive.

[@douglasreed6814]

the Goat,I've listening to EJ since 73

[@algoner4421]

For me this story sums up Elton John. Nearly 15 years ago, I was speaking to my then girlfriend about music. She was 27 years old, and I was 10 years older, she liked Slipknot, Incubus, Chili Peppers, etc. mostly those kinds of bands. I typically liked classic such as zep, etc. We were discussing other artists and we were comparing tastes, etc. I asked if she like elton john, her reply was "duh, it's elton john". Side note: Fast forward to 2019, she was my wife, and mother of out 6 year old daughter and soon to be to our 2nd baby girl. We watched rocket mam. Turns out it would basically be the last movie we would sit down and plan to watch together. She passed away in Feb of 2020, a little over 2 months after giving birth to our baby. Elton John just transcends above any "box", he appeals to all walks of life, ages, class, and sexual orientation. He is certainly one of a kind.

[@lloyd67lp]

My ex wife and I saw him in concert 8 times. Every one of his concerts were wonderful.

[@meriannestoneback7436]

One of the saddest songs ever written sung so emotionally. Such brilliant music Elton wrote to Bernie's lyrics.

[@dieseldogg8004]

The music world struck gold when Elton John met lyricist Bernie. Solid gold!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Philadelphia Freedom", "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding", and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"!!!! Don't let the title scare you off on the second one, starts off slow, then its a banger! FYI, Billy Joel and Elton John did 21 concerts together July 8, 1994 to August 21, 1994! The "Face To Face" tour.

[@ECKSTEE]

Someone Saved My Life. Phenomenal lyrics!

[@elainebeioley4636]

Philadelphia freedom is my favourite EJ song ❤️

[@danodell270]

100% agree on “Funeral for a Friend.” It’s an amazing piece of music. Know going in that it’s over 11 minutes long, but it’s so good.

[@paulrogers4483]

I'll very much second Funeral/love lies. It is by far Elton's finest work. A true masterpiece.

[@brendalockard1677]

My husband and I attended one of these concerts in Louisville at Freedom Hall! Loved all the incredible music!!

[@1177kc]

I’d forgotten how incredibly, achingly beautiful and haunting this song is. Thanks for reminding me.

[@Ocrilat]

He sings so sincerely...like he is telling a real story.

[@shyman99]

He is. The story of millions and millions of people since the beginning of time. Including me.

[@Ocrilat]

@@shyman99 Agreed, but a singer being a storyteller is not so common today.

[@shyman99]

@@Ocrilat - Yes, that is the sad state of music today. I'm trying to think of the last time a new song moved me. Probably "Everytime" by Britney Spears over 20 years ago. A surprise since there isn't much else she has done very well. But it's hard to know how much my response is attributed to the music video and how much is due to the music.

[@Ocrilat]

@@shyman99 I think today's music is much more interested in singing with a huge range...more or less because of Idol. The judges were so impressed by people hitting the high notes and not interested at all in a singer telling a story. And when they can't hit those high notes, they get computer assistance to.

[@shyman99]

@@Ocrilat - Oh yes, those inflections drive me crazy where they string out a note forever. Just a vocal exercise and not music to my ears.

[@comicdave1962]

I was born in the 1960s and grew up in the 1970s listening to Elton John, so his songs from this period will always hold a special place in my heart. If you want some suggestions for your next EJ reaction try Border Song, Take Me To The Pilot, Levon, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding(The 1st half of the song(s) is all instrumental, but very cool to listen to), Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Philadelphia Freedom, Island Girl, The Bitch is Back.

[@alexandervasel6845]

Oooh I forgot Island Girl. That's another great song!!!! Nice catch (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠❤

[@josephvalenzuela311]

@@alexandervasel6845 Classic song of his.

[@marybaillie8907]

Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics first and Elton wrote the music later. A heart wretching tale about a relationship that is falling apart. Grabbing at your emotions to take you through the pain that is felt when you know your relationship is over, but then coming to face the end has come. 😭😭 A beautiful song with such emotional instuments, the violins and Elton's voice joining together to break your heart. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@angelbulldog4934]

Bernie was the goods.

[@MarlonDeNiro]

This is their only song where Elton wrote the medley first and it inspired Bernie’s lyrics.

[@TheNotedHero]

Damn, Elton John and Billy Joel on the same day. Talk about smashing out some legends!

[@treywhite4186]

My all-time favorite Elton song - got me through SO many rough times.

[@jimtruby2279]

I remember listening to this song I still remember I was 9 years old one of the greatest songs I've ever heard I am 53 years old now Elton John is always one of my favorites

[@labratamber]

I saw him twice in concert, he doesn't disappoint. Yall need to go see him on this hid last tpur!!!

[@americanmutt9089]

This is truly my favorite Elton John song.

[@pamelaesparza1586]

Oh my absolute favorite ❤️❤️ ❤️

[@centuryrox]

I couldn't click on this video fast enough!

[@mariaassante620]

My favorite Elton John songs are “Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters” and “All the girls love Alice”

[@shippy1971]

❤️❤️ Emotional and honest, a great song to react to ❤️❤️

[@totomomo18]

Great song one of favorite Elton John songs. You should list to Elton John songs "I Want Love" (With Robert Downey Jr, on the video),"Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" (With George Micheal Rip),," i don't wanna go on with you like that", "Part time love" , "You Got To Love Someone", "I Want To Kiss The Bride"," "Sad Songs"

[@neillschwartz3418]

This is such a “gorgeous” song. When my daughter and I went to see him at The Forum - we cried together.

[@ECKSTEE]

Elton John was my first concert. Loved him then, love him now!!

[@joshsmith302]

It's a shame he is doing a farewell tour. 😔😪

[@donnagonatas3155]

My first concert too! 1976 his bicentennial tour.

[@ECKSTEE]

@@donnagonatas3155 1989 for me, Donna.

[@jrhaughey2481]

Elton is truly one of the best, growing up it seems he always had a new hit constantly on the radio, so many hits. I know you two love his music and you love John Lennon. They were good friends and when John was killed Elton wrote "Empty garden", such a beautiful song I know you two will love, he rarely played it live because it because Johns loss hurt so much to him. Please give it a try

[@tinagoff3573]

One of my favorite Elton songs is Empty Garden about the loss of John Lennon. It’s not widely played but is Amazing!!! You need a day to just listen to Elton’s songs!!! He has sooo many hits!

[@xzonia1]

So gorgeous. His voice is just heaven. ❤

[@tjmeyer4469]

I just saw him in Vegas 3 weeks ago. Still puts on an amazing show.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

My favorite version of this song is live in Melbourne with the symphony orchestra 🙌 If you haven't heard that version yet, PLEASE go savor it. It's incredible!

[@BillGraper]

I'm going right now. I love slow orchestral music!!! I can't wait. 😎

[@davidrold9770]

That whole show is incredible. I listen to that a lot. There's some great songs on there that you wouldn't expect him to do live, but they where perfect songs to do with the orchestra. Sixty Years On, Have Mercy On the Criminal, The King Must Die, The Greatest Discovery, Madman Across The Water, to name a few, all fantastic.

[@bethwodephotography]

I just went and watched it - WOW!

[@angelbulldog4934]

I just made almost the same comment! That was unbelievable, wasn't it?

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

@@davidrold9770 agreed that entire concert was EXCELLENT!! Goosebumps!!!

[@barrytaylor6565]

Elton John is the sound track of many lives mine included, from the early stuff thru till now, he can convey so may emotions, and his voice is so emotive that it hits the heart, I'm 68, 6ft4ins and over 200lbs but trust me his songs bring a tear to my eye. What a Star !

[@diane-]

Nobody quite like Elton. 💞

[@stevenblock9712]

Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Philadelphia Freedom, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, and The Circle of Life (the last two from the original and best 1994 version of Lion King) are the Elton hits you have yet to do.

[@Head-ck4hu]

Bernie Taupin is one of the greatest poets of my generation.

[@joemondello4312]

absolutely!

[@tracygahagan1872]

I agree!

[@shyman99]

That may be true, but the lyrics of this song are very basic that a third grader could have written them.

[@Coowallsky]

@@shyman99 So you admit that you couldn't come up with them.

[@shyman99]

@@Coowallsky - Once you make it to that grade level we can discuss further.

[@BillGraper]

One of my requests! This is one of his greatest songs, and that's saying a lot!!! I love the emotion he puts into his vocals. You can see it in the video.

[@carlospagoaga321]

this is one of the most iconic and remarkable songs of mid 70S and also one of the best songs out of the huge massive list it's been almost five decades since it was released and still nowdays here and there still played

[@scotmorgan6191]

I saw him live in '94 with Billy Joel and again this past july and literally got a tear in my eye both times when he does this song.

[@ColoradoGrami]

This song still makes me cry, even today. Not sure why, but it's automatic tears. 💞

[@donaldromesburg1902]

It's been over 40 years since I heard this one . Wow , so much music, sometimes you just forget

[@summerharmon2020]

One of my many favorites! His older catalog, absolutely amazing!

[@miguelbotelho2613]

Well I’m so glad and blessed to have grown up during the 1970s and 80s , though I was just a kid then but everyone was into this great music . Glad you guys are keeping these songs alive.

[@michaellynch9550]

He is just perfection

[@edwardcrews2952]

Oh my gosh. Love Sir Elton.

[@topgazza]

Bernie Taupin who wrote all his lyrics deserves equal billing. Together they were so, so perfect.What a team

[@shyman99]

Elton has had hits without Bernie. Bernie has not. That is not equal.

[@allendesalme197]

And he was so funny about the singing - he said he would sing because no one else was so he just did it. And what an iconic voice!

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

I love the duet he did with Ray Charles of this song!

[@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq]

I'm so glad you're doing my favorite song from Elton John this came out back in 1976 when I was 13 years old it still sounds as good today as it did back then lot of good memories

[@JeannieBeanie]

Love Elton's beautiful "The Last Song"

[@thepowersproject8659]

Out of all his hits this is my favorite of all his songs!

[@kellykonoske91]

What a team was Elton, and the genius writing of Bernie Taupin!

[@violettompkins206]

Oh yeah! Love, love Elton John. ✌❤🎶

[@waynegillham6894]

As you love moving and thought provoking songs, none more emotional than Empty Garden. RIP Mr. Lennon.

[@lisamartonegomez9812]

Saw Elton tour this past summer and it was a bucket list for me. I’m 56 and grow up with him and when I listen to him it gives me chills. I can so relate to his feelings in the words.❤️🕊💯

[@tommanney3429]

One of the most beautiful falsettos in music

[@geoffthomas3238]

Had the great pleasure to attend the first of last weekends three shows at Dodger stadium and it was an awesome show. Sort of bookends for me as I was at his first Dodger stadium show as a 10 year old back in 1975 and as others have mentioned his music has been like a soundtrack of my life. What a thrill to spend this last show with my wife and 21 year old daughter and 19 year old son who sang along just a loud as I did another generation enjoying the magic that is Sir Elton John. Most remarkable was that of his 5piece band that night three, guitarist Davey Johnstone, percussionist Ray Cooper, and drummer Nigel Olson had all been playing with Elton on records and live since the early 1970s. Truly a night to remember and a career to celebrate.

[@cathyortiz1280]

Oh, I adore this song!! Dodger Stadium was the last US stop on hid last world tour. I saw him there in 75 & this tour in San Diego. He's amazing live!!

[@wladislawponiatowski8565]

This song was another one possibility to dance a girl in my 1990s school years. Great!

[@robertg7396]

One of my favorite Elton songs!!!

[@doctormusic7244]

The shades are a keeper! Gotta check out Elton John’s “Someone Saved My Life Tonight.” One of his VERY best! The Rob Squad viewing audience knows their music. Jay & Amber, THANK YOU for taking us on this musical journey. So much fun!

[@SCVIndy]

One if the greatest artist of all time .. his collaboration w Bernie Taupin remarkable .. their double LP Goodbye Yellow Brick iconic

[@iantreefellow]

One of Eltons finest, often sidelined by other mega hits, but great composition, beautiful piano, and magical voice carry some very special words. Oh to be that 1970s teenager again, going through heartbreak listening to this.

[@iantreefellow]

Ed for spelling mistake

[@SharonDoucette]

❤❤Another song from the soundtrack of my childhood.

[@williamfox1203]

Elton also had a UKnumber 1 with this song in a collab with British boy band Blue

[@Ncxgroup]

I've seen Elton 4 or 5 times in my life, starting in Dallas, Tx, at Moody Coliseum in 1979. Moody is on the grounds of SMU and holds less than 8,000 people. My High School Graduation was held there. It was Elton's single-man tour in 1979. the two-hour show, just Elton and his Piano for the first hour. In the second hour, he added his percussionist Ray Cooper. I sat in the 11th row for the show. It was amazing. Played almost everything up to that point in his catalog. My friend who I went with to the show at Moody Coliseum just saw Elton at Dodger Stadium twice this last week.

[@martinellis7156]

Been feeling it for 50 years.

[@shyman99]

The song isn't 50 years old yet.

[@francinebeyer1237]

Elton has-been part of my life from the very beginning. I was in high school at that time. I have seen him 4times, most recently a few weeks ago on his farewell tour. Thanks for your reactions!!

[@heidibrown342]

SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT. One of his very best

[@brentcox7772]

Sir Elton is awesome!! “Levon” still my favorite!!🤘🔥

[@bunnyheywood]

This song came out in 2002 one of the handful of songs past 1981 of his that i love.

[@johnnyp628]

I was 12 years old when this came out, I had a pretty hard and vivid life growing up so the first time I heard this, it touched me in a way that this type of music doesn’t really resonate with children of that age. I still can’t hear it today, without wanting to cry, in a very positive way.

[@brendastanford9545]

That song always makes me cry because we've all been through it

[@steviemccormick3762]

Great song !!! Someone saved my life tonight or Empty Garden (Dedicated to John Lennon) both great great songs !!!

[@leemcintyre9490]

Sir Elton John!! Creating Beautiful, Heartfelt Music 🎶 Since The Late 60's! 🎹

[@bis3cuit]

The one by Elton is pure magic

[@janethernandez724]

👏👏👏👏 Jay that sequined baseball outfit Elton John wore was back in 1975 when he first performed live at Dodger Stadium! We just saw him perform live at Dodger Stadium this past Saturday night and it was phenomenal, fantastic and we all sang along with the songs! Just so you know many fans at the concert purchased and wore that retro baseball costume amongst other costumes that night! It was a wonderful and memorable night too! Yes, Bernie Taupin is such a wonderful song writer. Enjoyed your reaction to this lovely song! ☮💕

[@waltw4537]

This tune is really interwoven in our relationship, as old time friends of ours fell away. Seemed if someone had just said "Sorry", things might have been different. Beautiful tune.

[@Carlyn88413]

The movie Rocketman really helped rekindle my love of Elton. It also was a love song in its own right to Elton and Bernie’s relationship.

[@shyman99]

The movie was fiction.

[@jay-bt2lu]

the partnership of elton and bernie taupin is second to none. for sir elton to basically interpret everything bernie puts on paper to musical brilliance is a rare partnership. the height of elton was bernies words...not saying that one outshines the other because thats impossible. this is my favourite elton song by far!!

[@joyglasspool7493]

This is my favourite Elton John song. 'No Sacrifice' possibly being next in line. Thank you both.

[@Bucketbothead007]

Love this song. Elton's performance of this song from September 17, 1976 at the Playhouse Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland is my favorite live version.

[@blackkatt777]

ELTON JOHN'S song I'M STILL STANDING is my favorite song and also an anthem for those who have persevered through things. SAD SONGS and NO SACRIFICE are two more great hits from him.

[@Lee4364]

There are no words to describe how he delivers the song.. He brings you right in and makes you feel it to your soul

[@islandgreenstrong]

Elton's song "Philadelphia Freedom" from 1975 is my favorite for so many perfect reasons...you gotta hear it!!

[@mamakittyluvsjesus]

Thanks one of my favorite Elton songs .

[@davidphillips4476]

Better n better n better, that's Elton. Lyrical genius Bernie Taupin combined with musical melodic genius Elton = massive hits for 6 decades.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Elton John is one of my favorite artist. Just legendary!!!!

[@cindypabon4409]

I get the chills every time I hear this song.

[@gregbutcher7081]

DUDE, that is one of his greatest songs. That song makes me tear up every time going on for 23 years .

[@oldgoat9227]

August 1994 in St Louis - Billy Joel and Elton John together in concert. One of the best shows ever.

[@audreyschley8517]

This was my favorite song in the early 90’s

[@pagemeredith4532]

Love Elton John.

[@sylvialang8020]

Bernie Tupin's words along with Elton's music and voice. Both are at their best together

[@williamjackson3617]

Just the Greatest singer ever. I love my Rock and Roll. But nothing better than Sir Elton John ❤.

[@Jagangela]

one of the greatest

[@danaberman6929]

I like how you two analyze the songs Elton performs. It gives me a different perspective of him and just how amazing his songs are...

[@ChandraLeigh]

This song is so sad, but always one of my faves by Elton. Next one you should listen to by Elton is “The Last Song”…. written in memory of Ryan White, who was the young kid who contracted AIDS through blood transfusion in the early days when people were becoming aware of the virus. It’s a sad, but beautiful tribute.🦋✌🏼💛

[@Adam-bp7kw]

They will probably never get to it because it wasn’t a hit but it is the one song that always makes me cry

[@shyman99]

@@Adam-bp7kw - It reached the top 40 chart.

[@shyman99]

@ChandraLeigh - You are incorrect. The song and video tells the story of a man dying of AIDS who is rejected by his father because of his homosexuality. The dying son meets his father and confesses his illness to him. That was not Ryan White's story and therefore cannot be a tribute to him. "Gone Too Soon" by Michael Jackson is the song dedicated to Ryan White.