First Time Listening to Elton John - The B*tch is Back | Full Of Energy!

[@pilotgal6191]

I was 13 years old when this song came out and I can still remember it playing full blast on the radio in my bedroom and my mom poking her head in the door and yelling, “Are you rocking to Elton?” ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for the trip down memory lane! This was from the album Caribou...those were the days.

[@DeeVet1]

Nobody ever suggests this song by Elton John. It’s called, “Indian Sunset. It tells the story of a young Indian brave facing the heartbreak and loss of his people being driven off their land. If you don’t want to react to it, just give it a listen. The lyrics will bring you to tears.

[@rafahs6509]

That's one of my favourite Elton John song, but to react i sugest you live version from ,,one milion dolar piano show"

[@brucedillinger9448]

Yep. A favorite of mine as well. But when it comes to early Elton I am an easy mark. Huge hit for him. Tina Turner covered it as well. ✌

[@angela35854]

Elton John has been my absolute favorite since I was a kid in the 70s. If you go down the rabbit hole you will discover a treasure trove of more amazing songs to listen to. Don’t hesitate even if you don’t make a video of it.

[@rld1989]

Comedian Groucho Marx befriended Elton John when the British singer was staying in California in 1972, insisting on calling him "John Elton." One day, Groucho greeted Elton John with his index fingers pointed out, like six-shooters. Elton responded “Don’t shoot me. I’m only the piano player.” And that exchange later inspired the title of an album. Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics and Elton composes melodies around them. This song got its inspiration from Taupin's then-wife, who would comment, "The bitch is back," when Elton would get moody. Love your thoughtful reaction and would enjoy more of John Elton, including full album reviews! 😁

[@ruthparker9756]

Saturday Night's All Right, I'm Still Standing, and Crocodile Rock are a few more high energy songs from him. He has a deep, deep catalog. Bennie and the Jets, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Your Song are also worth a listen. There are still many more, but that'll keep you for awhile. Just wait until you see the outfits 😁. That one is nothing lol.

[@robberrie677]

Ruth has the top 5.. I would add Candle in the Wind, and Tiny Dancer for exelant balads...

[@everykneeshallbow]

Humorous story. I was eating a dinner at a convention hall few years ago. Place was full. Everyone was quietly eating. Some guys phone went off playing this chorus. He didn't hesitate. Said , "Its my ex wife" And he answered his phone. The place absolutely roared with laughter.

[@OronOfMontreal]

Elton in the 1970s was a legitimate, straight-up Rock monster. The fact that he could also write some of the most beautiful, melodic ballads of all time makes most people think that he wrote only soft music. I enjoyed your reaction. It brought me back to my 70s childhood. Between 1969 and 1976, Elton John and his band released about a dozen albums, at least two per year, each one better than the last. By 1977 though, he lost his magic, lost his way. Perhaps it was the alcohol and the drugs. By the early 80s Elton started releasing hit songs again, about one album per year, but now he was a Pop singer, no longer a rocker. Most of his 80s albums were pretty bad, most of his 80s hits, for which he is still loved, were weak, to those of us who were there for songs like "The Bitch is Back", "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting", "Love Lies Bleeding", "Your Sister Can't Twist (But She Can Rock and Roll". and all the other hard-hitting Rock songs of his youth.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Tower of Power Horn section are on a couple of songs on this album "Caribou". I was always surprised when this song became a big hit and got played on even AM radio back in the day.

[@mitziesanders9840]

Elton has had 7 # 1 hits, 32 top 10’s and 67 top 40’s. You have an amazing rabbit hole to travel.

[@26shedan]

haven't heard this in forever, thanks. John Elton-LOL

[@mz.6109]

Elton John is a great artist and quite the entertaining individual. His voice is amazing and I sincerely hope Yes go down this rabbit hole. Good to see ya and hope your doing well

[@laurilouise8280]

What a joy you brought to my day!! It’s awesome to see your generation enjoy the music I grew up with! In fact, it makes me realize how much I took this music for granted! Thanks so much!! Enjoy!!

[@jons.105]

Some of the best music ever came out of the '70s. You got a lot of catching up to do!

[@michaellombard894]

Tina Turner does a helluva version of this, with Elton.

[@starrynight1657]

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is his most popular album, a large range of songs on it. Rock, pop, and this period had his best band. Only one year before The Bitch Is Back.

[@pixie055]

I love the energy of this song, and I love the energy it gives you!

[@richardcollett8268]

Love your reaction.

[@robberrie677]

Saturday nights alright for fightng, Im still standing, crocodile rock, the top three in energy. To make a top 5 I would add Rocket man and Candle in the wind...

[@Morteanjo2011]

Seriously, more reactors need to check out the Pinball Wizard. Crushed on him in High School all the way to the present. Such an Icon for the Brits as were they all during that first wave/second wave. Anybody who was anybody knew the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album forwards and backwards, but my first album was Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Well worth the time. Loved the reaction. Thanks 😊

[@giarich1983]

You are so much fun to watch!!!

[@lindas5200]

Actually.... I'm actually surprised that Elton John looks so subdued on that album cover. Elton John was the Lady Gaga of the 70s. He use to wear the craziest outfits and glasses. He is an incredible artist He has done music for the radio, movies, and broadway. I love the songs he helped write for Aida.... and if you ever get a chance to see Aida... go see it. It is wonderful. I remember in the 70s my sisters and I dancing in the living room making up our own dance routine to Crocodile Rock. Lol!

[@ericreep5341]

My MAN! Welcome to the ride! Sir Elton was a big influence, as a kid learning to play keys and sing. Love your energy in this reaction, bruh! Just realized you played drums. Sweet! Keep up the great work! Peace

[@zora_1314]

I'd definitely watch the album reaction.

[@ukiahsguitarsolos3436]

Good memories from the Fall of 1974. I was a senior in high school and music was incredible!

[@dorisleone8006]

THIS SONG WAS WAY AHEAD OF THE TIMES!! FANTASTIC PIANO MAN SAW HIM SEVERAL TIMES PLUS WITH BILLY JOEL WHICH WAS A GREAT SHOW! HE HAS SO MANY HIT RECORDS I CANNOT EVEN BEGIN TO NAME THEM ALL!!

[@MAGAchick63]

Sir Elton John! Grew up loving his music. Catch some video so you can see him in action. Soooo many hits

[@vernvoetberg7774]

One of his best. Truly love this song

[@valeriebaca2828]

Sir Elton John is an amazing artist. I'm so happy that your generation is listening and appreciating the music from my day. The others have already put down the ones I would suggest.

[@onetruthmediacompany]

You should check out "Madman across the water" and "Indian Sunset" by Elton John. From what I know of you, you'll love them.

[@TheStereoMatt]

Been following you since your UK DnB days, you got me in to that music, keep grinding bro, you're a good human

[@TooBlunt]

Geeeez you’ve been around for a while then :) lol thanks for sticking around 👊🏿 happy I was able to intro you to something

[@ericwillison4011]

Philadelphia Freedom is another high energy Elton John song. The Elton John Rabbit hole will interest your audience intensely. But his best songs, where he changed so much about rock music, are his slower songs like Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Levon, Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters, Your Song, Daniel, and more.

[@kharmee0178]

Elton’s early stuff is worth a listen. Top notch in every way. Song writing is amazing. “Someone saved my life tonight” is my fav all time Elton song. ✌🏼

[@tarae5076]

I’ve met all of his band members. They are some of the nicest people you can meet.

[@blueswannine8749]

You should check out Saturday Night's all right for fighting". It's another song, that will have you dancing in your chair. Actually, the entire Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album is worth checking out.

[@charliemac64]

If you go down the rabbit hole (recommended), listen to studio versions 1st, then check those songs out live. Elton is a phenomenal performer.

[@robdaviesprogm]

You should absolutely do an Elton John rabbit hole! This song was the second single from the Caribou album, which was recorded and released in 1974. It's not as well-regarded as other albums from the same period, partly because it's massively overshadowed by the albums that come before and after it, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) and Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975), but I think it has some great character. The other thing about Caribou was that it was written and recorded very quickly (in about 8-10 days), because it was the only time Elton had between tours, and he was contractually obligated to release two albums a year at that time. Still, he managed to create two US Top 5 singles, this song and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me". The inspiration for "The Bitch Is Back" was very similar to your story about your former manager. Elton has long been known for having a terrible temper (though that has lessened in recent years with therapy, becoming clean and sober, and becoming a parent). Tensions were running high because of the pressure surrounding the tight recording schedule. Elton came downstairs one morning in a towering mood, and lyricist Bernie Taupin's wife Maxine, who was there at the time, said "Oh God, the bitch is back". Inspired by that turn of phrase, Taupin wrote a lyric and presented it to Elton. Elton immediately knew the song was about him, thought it was hilarious, and wrote the song.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

One of my favorites of his

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

Yes, it's a rabbit hole you want to fall into! Like Freddie Mercury, Elton back in the day was insane!!!

[@gregoryleek1471]

This song came out my senior year of high school and saw him perform it live in May of 1975. $25 a ticket, boy have times changed.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

I saw him in October of '75. I was just a Sophomore & only had cheap seats ($ 14). Was the best Elton concert I ever saw (saw him 2 more times). I think he played around 3 hours total, with an intermission and costume change.

[@LoveYourLife2]

Now I feel old. I was born in 74 lol. Elton John is great

[@robberrie677]

U not old darlin... 1966 here...

[@LoveYourLife2]

@@robberrie677 Thank You!!!! Very kind of you to say!!!! Not old yourself!!!!

[@RJS1974]

Bennie and the Jets, bro. You must listen to Bennie and the Jets. Also Philadelphia Freedom. Both songs were hits on black radio in the 70s. He appeared on Soul Train twice to perform these songs.

[@richardcollett8268]

I enjoyed your energy, thanks for playing this.Great song.

[@karenmandeville7116]

i graduated high school when this came out. it was our theme song for months!!LOL

[@davidmckinney2111]

Toni Tennille of The Captain And Tennille sang backing. You can hear her southern twang.

[@m_christine1070]

LOVE Love love your reaction!!!

[@johnandrews3151]

Elton John has many great hits and many great album cuts as well! Such a deep rabbit hole but not enough reactors explore it! I hope you will DIVE DEEP! It will be well worth it. Try his song called Have Mercy On The Criminal. I bet the farm you will like it!

[@freespirituk2407]

I love seeing young folks discovering good old music. Fun song B52,s Love Shack 🙏❤️

[@m_christine1070]

Once you learn the lyrics and start singing along, there's nothing more fun. You get carried away ten times more. Which is saying alot, since it's such an awesome song.

[@RaeRaeRahhh]

This is a legendary tune …lol… loved your groove! Still anxiously waiting for the Vampire Double header from FIR lol. I know you’re busy lol….just a reminder…can’t wait! This was another super entertaining reaction🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@restonmather9717]

excellent reaction to an excellent artist/song.....cheers for that

[@charlenetyrrell9544]

If you want to remember where you may have heard Elton John then watch the highly acclaimed animation movie 'The Lion King' He sang most of the songs in that movie and wrote the lyrics. One of the best singers of my generation. The type of artist that sadly, no longer exists in this time. Do yourself a favor and research him and his music. You will land up happily spiralling down the Elton John rabbit hole.

[@kman12868]

He’s a fantastic performer. He’s currently doing his last tour. If in your area…Must see!!

[@frederickhersom9164]

If you like the sax in this you absolutely, positively need to listen to "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty.

[@Fishmorph]

This song is a speeding ticket waiting to happen if you put it on in the car.

[@rickyconner6782]

The music we took for granted!!

[@carolthomson9099]

I also meant to say Elton wrote the music and a guy called Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to the songs always separate rooms, houses etc sent each other their parts and they then added their own .

[@robberrie677]

Dude... well done at 3:55... rules are you don't interrupt a guitar solo or good sax... RESPECT...

[@marieoleary527]

This is early Elton, the best! Not that Disney nonsense. So many great songs from the 70’s with Elton.

[@sheilahansen9644]

Sir Elton John is an extremely talented individual that is worth exploring. At least cover his 'Yellow Brick Road' album although there is so much more. He has composed and performed music for movies so I'm pretty sure you've heard him before but didn't know it. He helped with AIDS fundraising throughout the world.

[@1944bwa]

By the way, Elton John was a close personal friend of Freddie Mercury!

[@donnamikola48]

I'm in for the Elton John Rabbit hole!

[@falarine]

Who doesn’t love Elton John! My personal favorite is *Levon* and my wedding song was *Your Song*

[@lonedinosaur13]

Love this reaction!

[@virgogreg]

look at Elton John live on the BBC 1970s to see what he sounded live

[@HollerMa71]

Definitely worth a Rabbit hole! Maybe find a greatest hits compilation. And yes, Eminem "mentioned" Elton a few times. Mostly to gay bash. But then he apologized & they actually performed "Stan" at (I think) the Grammys back in the early 2000s. Definitely add that performance to the list!

[@carolthomson9099]

Hey Sir Elton..yes he has been knighted fun fact he and Freddie were best mates along with Rod Stewart and John Lennon. Elton gave them funny drag queen names..... Freddie was Melina, Rods was Phyllis, John Lennon's was Carol Dakota and Elton's was Sharon lol he is still performing today although it is his farewell yellow brick road tour . I love this guy!!! He too is a legend check out Song for Guy, Benny and the Jets and Sacrifice to get you started, like Queen, Zep, Pink Floyd and Elton welcome to the rabbit hole ha

[@mikemicrael5749]

Great reaction! I love Elton John, and he is easily in my top 75 favorite artists. This is an energetic song, but a beautiful piano ballad on Caribou is 'Ticking,' with a beautiful narrative by lyricist Bernie Taupin and Elton's beautiful solo piano and expressive vocals. 'Ticking' is on par with other great storytelling songs like 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' by Gordon Lightfoot and 'Hurricane' by Bob Dylan. Interestingly, Elton John, while going by his given name Reg Dwight, can be seen in a video of T. Rex's 'Bang-a-Gong' and was for several months a member of Simon Dupree's Big Sound, a popular London band that dissolved in 1970 and reformed as Gentle Giant, one of the most interesting and inventive bands of the 70's progressive rock era. Can't wait for more!

[@LoveYourLife2]

Do the rabbit hole please

[@CCDzine]

There's a lot of bass saxophone in this song (not the tenor sax doing the solo). Perhaps that is what caught your attention.

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Stone cold sober as a matter of fact, yep. He's been sober 40 + years... and he sponsors Em. This is my theme song when I'm in a mood lol 😆

[@ZeeStranjelz]

So much fun...! Subscribed...!

[@robberrie677]

Dude... if you are going for workouts music I recomend Welcome to the jungle by Guns and roses. OR several AC/DC songs... Back in Black, Thunderstruck, for those about to rock, hells bells, highway to hell, ect..

[@randystalnaker6700]

Ohhhhhh yessss!!!!!

[@karatbomb]

I love your reactions! You have such a beautiful energy and aura 💜 The first video reaction that made me subscribe was Upchurch YZ ! I fell all the way out 🤣🤣🤣

[@TooBlunt]

Lol thanks for watching for so long :)

[@karatbomb]

You are very welcome !

[@robberrie677]

You were talking about Eminem and Elton John, they did a duet of Em's song "Stan" at the 2001 Grammys... worth a look... also one yes vote for the Elton John rabbit hole ( also throwing in a vote for Meatloaf and Pink Floyd)...

[@jerryward3311]

Island Girl is one you would love. Has the same energy. A lot of his early stuff is great.

[@karenmandeville7116]

you should also check out Billy Joel live Angry Young Man.. that is also some awesome energy!

[@robberrie677]

Just looked up that album cover... only 2 other hits on that album... pinball wizzard and dont let the sun go down on me. Both damn good in different styles...

[@johnandrews3151]

Pinball Wizard did not appear on the vinyl album Caribou but may have been included on the CD.

[@robberrie677]

@@johnandrews3151 it was there when I looked it up on spotify. Which album was i originally on? I thought it was written by The Who, for the rock opra Tommy.

[@lsortor2495]

You need to dance during all your reactions! Loved it!!

[@zedude7781]

Bro if you wanna see what type of energy he brought on his concerts you need ro react to "Saturday Night its allright for fighting" live in Central Park. Thanks for the react 🍀😄

[@robberrie677]

Im getting out of the hospital tomorrow... i m requesting Im still standing by Elton John, thanks...

[@johnandrews3151]

From the album called Caribou. A very good album but not his best. His double album called Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) is his breakout album and made him a superstar. Total FIRE! Also his album called Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy from 1975, the first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. Elton John is the GOAT and is my favorite solo artist of all time. Very hard to go wrong with this exceptional singer/songwriter!

[@sweetieguy]

OH YESSSSSSSS... YOU WON'T BE SORRY YOU WENT INTO THE 60++ YEAR (AND COUNTING) AMAZING SONG LIBRARY OF EJ AND BERNIE TAUPIN'S HISTORIC MUSIC CATALOGUE! I've been a LIFELONG EJ FAN since I was 8 years old and I'm 59 TODAY so I've been there for IT ALL! Every song on every album is varied and diverse... ENJOY! Peace! I LOVE YOUR FIRST EJ Reaction video... The Bitch Is Back is off of his Caribou album...KEEP THEM COMING.. ANOTHER TRUE EJ/ BT Masterpiece is the studio recording of Funeral For a Friend/ Love Lies Bleeding from his Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album...I'd love to see you react to the FIRST time you listen to that Classic as well.. I LOVE watching more and more NEW EJ fans go DEEP into his Musical History... Have fun! MUCH Appreciation for ya from Calgary,Alberta, Canada!

[@jamesebrown7313]

You need to check out funeral for friend love lies pleading by Elton John

[@barrywerdell2614]

I'm sure others have told you this but: THAT'S THE TOWER OF POWER HORN SECTION YOU HEAR.

[@karenmandeville7116]

check out Sir Elton's early work- Madman Across the Water, Burn Down the Mission, My Father's Gun to name a few.

[@bjdonnavanlanen2925]

Freddie Mercury and Elton were great friends!

[@catmomjill]

You would love "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting."

[@silverfiste]

So I did a quick scan of your videos and saw that you have not reacted to any Pink Floyd, I recommend "Wish you Were Here" , my favorite song by them.

[@ThornyLittleFlower]

Background. The idea to create the song was inspired not by John or Taupin directly, but rather by Taupin's wife at the time, Maxine Feibelman, who would say, "The bitch is back," when John was in a bad mood. Taupin then wrote the lyrics.

[@ElectroT0y]

If you are going to review full album by Elton John, may I suggest you review "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy"? It's amazing!

[@david.j9.rabbithole808]

Great album.

[@dylankowe3469]

Please please please react to panic at the discos version of bohemian rhapsody live!!! Amazing!!! Gotta be the live version tho!!

[@robberrie677]

If you want another legend... Johnny Cash ( the man in black) he recorded a live performance at Folsom prison ( yep, an actual prison and he did a song called Cocain Blues)

[@MrLarsgren]

check out D-A-D - Sleeping My Day Away originally named Disneyland after dark but Disney didnt like that XD old but gold

[@teganwho8653]

You should try some Eagles like Hotel California

[@damanfromtn]

Elton is the "Bitch." One day when he was in a foul mood, complaining about anything and everything, Bernie Taupin's wife, Maxine, saw him and said "Uh-Oh, the bitch is back." Bernie Taupin, who was Elton's lyricist, thought it was a great phrase. He wrote lyrics around it and Elton put it to music.

[@charliemac64]

If you looked up the word "flamboyant" in the dictionary, there would be a picture of mid-1970's Elton John.

[@troys6965]

Being a knighted English man, Sir Elton John is his official title. 🙂

[@tonylonghouselamonthenewdr1565]

You know you watched the lion king

[@NathanielBTM]

I'd highly recommend checking out the song Landmvrks - Lost in a Wave... the Vocalist is absolutely insane... he can Rap... I mean... actually rap... (like in their song Say No Word). at times his singing style sounds like Chester Bennington (frontman of Linkin Park) and well... his screams and growls will make your brain melt. I'm cetain that you will get completely hooked on this band once you listen to them