Elton John (Funeral For A Friend / Loves Lies Bleeding) Kel's First Reaction

Kel's First Reaction to Elton John's classic "Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding"...with WInston Woof in the HOWWWWWWWWWSE! HAPPY 1st YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE KEL-n-RICH SHOW!!!!
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[@Lat41]

One of the only songs I consider to be a masterpiece. It is flawless. Thanks for covering it.

[@tedpetry2028]

I didn't realize that was Elton at the time.. Captain Fantastic.. What Elton did was, as you stated, a masterpiece, putting two songs together..Thanks bernie, for your work on this. A total masterpiece...

[@andystafford1653]

IMHO, the GREATEST intro to an album EVER!! Elton John, Bernie Taupin and the Elton John Band ... UNBELIEVABLE piece of music. Loved it back in the day, and still LOVE IT!!

[@jerrybk1]

I am a big metal fan but an older guy and I cry when I think of the great songs of the seventies. This one and recent Who song, Love Reign over me, I listened to countless times as a young man. Elton John is a genius. Few artists like him in the world. I remember buying Good Bye Yellow Brick Road. It is a kind of sad that many young people do not know this song. Thank you for bringing to life today. It was special.

[@progger53]

I got chills from listening to this song for the many times before. I love the keys and bass playing the most.

[@judyhawkins1290]

Even among the huge amount of great songs he's done, this is true Elton's "Magnum Opus."

[@Mike-ky9jz]

I consider this album easily a top 25 all time.....it was Elton's Sgt. Pepper

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

It's a toss-up between that one and _Tumbleweed Connection_ for me.

[@davespiess947]

@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy don't forget Madman Across The Water! Elton had a lot of great albums in the 70's

[@RondoHunter3.14]

@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy Good choice. I began with Madman but quickly realized what gold I had and went back to purchase those that came before. I followed him up to Rock of the Westies and gradually feel off after that. Still, he's got it in him to belt out a jewel now and again. He is a very big star IMHO.

[@nonsenseinmyhead9016]

Mike G You can say that again. Man I remember being 5 or 6 when this came out. Such vivid imagery from music when your a little kid, almost like I was on acid. Brilliant album, and the guitar melodies in the beginning still can bring a tear to my eye.

[@magicbus63]

This album is as good as ZOSO And Dark Side IMO

[@DorothyFarias]

This song is so beautiful it still makes me cry even after all these years. Saw him live about 4 times, no words for experiencing this song live.

[@philstone3859]

I’m jealous! 🤘👍✌️👈❗️

[@ckr430]

Totally agree

[@nitrorevival]

How fun! Welcome to your new obsession 🤩 I’ve seen Elton live 37 times , starting in 1975...and this song is my ALL TIME FAVORITE !!

[@Islandgirl2133]

13 concerts for me since 1980. 37 is incredible!

[@jdenino6022]

Holy S&@# 37 times.

[@tomhamilton4206]

I saw Elton John during the tour back in the early 70s and this was played during the concert. As a young college student, this gave me goosebumps hearing it the first time. I still get goosebumps when I hear the opening...

[@mikestanley9176]

Once you hear this song you will be an instant Elton fan if you weren't already.

[@taino1952]

Glad you youngsters enjoyed it! I got to see Elton John live in concert in Austin, Tx, back in 1972. I was 19 years old.

[@jm131719]

An absolute gem. Even after nearly a lifetime ago, the ARP synth on "Funeral" gives me gooseflesh and a chill running down my spine. Thanks for posting.

[@fw1421]

jm131719 Brings tears to my eyes. This was the best years of my life. I saw Elton in 1974 at Tampa Stadium right Before I enlisted in the USAF. Fantastic show. I saw him again in the early 1990’s at the Dean Dome in Chapel Hill,NC and his show had only got better.

[@JFinSD2]

I saw Elton for the first time about 1982 in San Diego. Even then....this was my favorite Elton John song. So the concert started.....dark stage....and the famous grave yard chimes started and the wind sound effect stared.......sent chills down my spine and the crowd cheered like crazy as he came out and he began playing. Talk about an audio orgasm!!!!

[@michellewhaley3489]

My all time favorite Elton song! It gives me goosebumps! Thank you for reacting 😊

[@morgandastrup6576]

Kel-n-Rich, I can't begin to tell you how happy this makes me feel to know you are reacting Elton John. Especially Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Part 1. So freaking amazing. I grew up listening to this from my parents.

[@luckymustard]

Since this is the first song(s) on the album, I think it would be great it they made their way through the entire album, song by song.

[@Mark-wp1rv]

Morgan Dastrup I stole this album at E.J korvettes when I was 12.In 1971.

[@larrymurray2881]

I saw Elton in 1974. Goodbye Yellowbrick Road Tour. They opened with this song. They started with heavy fog enveloping the stage and a spiral staircase emerged out of the fog and down came Elton in full regalia as the eerie organ music played. He was wearing a very large and flowing cape and as he reached the bottom and headed toward his piano he shucked the cape while at the same time he produced a magnum bottle of Southern Comfort (this was when he still drank). He place the bottle on the piano and over the course of the 2 hour show, I'll be damned if he didn't drink that whole thing. Several times during the performance he picked up his bench and threw it into the crowd. Absolutely amazing show. I was a junior in high school and it was like my 2nd or 3rd concert and made quite an impression on me. Thanks for the reaction. Brand new subscriber.

[@balmpatchvideos]

[@dipsydoodle7988]

This amazing classic of a song. I've seen him live no less than 15 times and back in the day the concerts always began with this gem.

[@thunderstruck5484]

The Organ and that Guitar Tone still give me the cool chills over 40 years after hearing it the first time Thanks for reaction!

[@stevekanakanui7033]

MY FAVORITE ELTON JOHN SONG OF ALL TIME ...

[@YFus825]

Mine too. Followed closely by Mona Lisa and Madman across the water of course!

[@jimfrederick3907]

by 10,000,000 light years!

[@charlenewebb5893]

Mine to

[@Hylander0623]

Mine as well Steve. Brilliant!

[@jimbricker4982]

This band just killed on this track. Dee Murray's bass is on fire!

[@chrisdansey2600]

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[@nickpecukonis241]

One of the bass riffs of all time

[@arrongoodwin3339]

Best bass player of all time IMO

[@neuvocastezero1838]

Johnstone's guitar.

[@melodymakermark]

Thank you. I could not for the life of me remember the bassist, I just knew every time I heard it on this track, I wanted to be a freakin’ bass player. Rippin’ !!!!

[@cdbuddy1968]

When I was in high school in the late 70’s a friend was in a car accident. About a month after he died a few of us went to visit his grave. We had not been listening to the radio. When we got back in the car this song started playing

[@Egoblivion]

Omg!

[@joshreed7102]

Synchronicity

[@donpaladino]

eerie

[@philstone3859]

Intelligent design indeed. I don’t care about the naysayers! It’s true!

[@spock9598]

His spirit gave this amazing song to you as a gift.

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

This is one of those songs I'll always stop and listen to until it finishes.

[@balmpatchvideos]

[@toshibautoob]

Elton with his best band line up and at the absolute pinnacle of his powers. Great choice. lots more great songs on that album. Maybe do All the Girls Love Alice next?

[@Rick-or2kq]

Alice it's my turn today.

[@kimberlymoore8890]

I have always loved "All the Young Girls Love Alice" - not sure why, but I did and still do.

[@dandecastro51]

This LP is so good, even long forgotten obscure songs on it are good, (like grey seal, or better yet, Jamaica jerk off, lol) while half the LP were top hits.

[@ronjm945]

First Happy Anniversary! Elton John is a treasure and this is a epic example of his greatness. It takes you on a fantastical journey and the musicianship of the band is phenomenal..

[@spock9598]

Perfectly stated

[@Momspennies2]

Finally! I've been waiting for someone to react to this song. My all time favorite from the 70's, I saw him at Madison Square Garden during the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour. This is a masterpiece collaboration of Bernie Taupin and Elton John. I don't believe there will ever be another song that will top it. Thank you for reacting to it, I am now a subscriber!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Hello Momspennies!!!! Welcome to our ‘little’ family. We are so glad you chose to hit the bell. Feel feee to binge away on your favorite songs as you watch her react to hearing them for the very first time !!!!! Much love and appreciation. Rich

[@rionholdtonceandfutureboat8947]

THANK YOU! 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼 Watching your face (and the heart in it) is like being there all over again, when my own heart first exploded with the original rush of imprinting discovery!!

[@robhuskey2276]

Rip Bassist Dee Murray....Nigel Olsson's tasty drum composition and hi-hat work is so good and never over plays. This song runs chills up and down my spine. Epic! Elton in his prime such an amazing pianist. Davey Johnstone heavy tone.

[@simonchristian9663]

Dear Ritch and Kel, I love your story, I love what you are and I love what you do.........thanks for sharing the JOY of these superb classics. Mwah!

[@le7516]

I was listening to other things back in the day and I never paid attention to Elton John. Then my Husband surprised me by saying he loved the old Elton John ( when Elton first started with 1st several albums) so I listened with him. I don't remember this song. It's so good. Where have I been all this time?? Time flies. Happy Anniversary , you are doing Great!!!

[@michaelgross8635]

AWESOME! Hey guys - I'm so glad someone finally decided to react to this - one of my all-time favorite tracks - and I'm glad it was you two. My favorite part is the late Dee Murray's bass line. I think it truly drives this song. Love, love, love this!

[@jussdakidd]

Davey Johnston, one of the most underrated guitar players in rock and roll

[@colinmiller5502]

He's not underrated for me, he's right up there with the Jimmy's and Eric's etc.

[@budmiller807]

Absolutely

[@denisearroyo3476]

Love Elton. Seen him in the 70s, 80s & 2000s. Got my tickets for his last concert in the USA at Dodger Stadium. Love this song. Bernie & Elton in their prime. Bernie’s lyrics and Elton’s voice and piano playing. Thank you for sharing.

[@gemini2012100]

I've watched a lot of reaction videos, and I want to tell you, yours is the best. I love watching Kel's reactions each time she hears a song for the first time. I think too many times we take these songs for granted. I'm glad she's being exposed to some great music. Better late than never, like they say.

[@troy9er]

Wow, congratulations on your 1st year, keep em coming!!!! My wife and I just celebrated 32 years of marriage! Yea us!

[@SuperStrik9]

My favorite Elton song. Epic.

[@drohegda]

Elton John pure genius, another gem of a song I forgot about.Thank You both great video!😁😁😀ps You make a Beautiful Couple!

[@kentmains7763]

That guitar tone is just so damn good, excellent song.

[@JC-eq6is]

I bought a new kick-ass stereo system with JBL L100 studio monitors at Pacific Stereo in 1973, and on the evening I brought it home, a buddy of mine came over to help me set it up and break it in. He brought two albums with him that had just been released, neither of which we'd heard before: Elton's Yellow Brick Road and Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon. We uncorked a bottle of Pino Noir, lit a candle and some Nag Champa incense, fired up a joint of primo Columbian, and sat down on the living room floor in front of the fireplace to listen. OMG. Those of you who weren't around then can't imagine the incredible amount and array of great and iconic music there was in the 60's and 70's. Wow, what a time it was! ☮️🕉️

[@vickieray]

One of the very first concerts I ever attended was Elton John in 1976 in Charlotte NC ♥️💙♥️ I’m telling you now, one of the best shows EVER!! Happy Anniversary guys 💜💜 Love your channel 💕

[@EchoesDaBear]

Happy Anniversary guys!! So happy to have been with you for the year...keep it up - you are such a joy to watch! This song is such a head trip. It was truly what made me aware early on that Elton was a magnificent piano player! Just an epic piece!

[@garylindsey5174]

When you haven't heard this in a while you forget just how much it freakin ROXXX ! ! !

[@MegaEaglelover]

Thank y’all for playing this, been A Looooong time sense I’ve heard this one... Elton is a TRUE LEGEND 🎹🎼🎤🎹🎼🎤🎹🎼🎤🎹🎧🎤

[@HalkerVeil]

There is such a need in this world for couples like this.

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

That’s a really nice thing to say and share Anon Mason. Have a super weekend. We appreciate you being here with us and commenting. It matters a lot. Much love. KnR

[@aidanrelfmusic]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions So spooky that you did this classic on the same day as Love Reign O'er Me. The two best double albums of all time were actually released in the very same month, October 1973. "I've seen that movie too" is my personal favourite from this album - Bernie as well as Elton at the peak of his powers.

[@robforsyth8254]

Still play this song nearly every day when I am setting up for the next days theatre cases...alone and music turned up loud. Thank you for the priceless reaction to this masterpiece...

[@philstone3859]

Marriage does work!

[@KC-ns9do]

I saw him in 1989 at the age of 20 and was so excited to finally see him after listening to him throughout my childhood. He's still rockin and so happy you and many others are doing reaction videos to this fantastic music.

[@hiawatha.g]

Happy Anniverserary! So glad you kept at it and came back.

[@SeaDickey]

Such a great moment getting to watch Kel discover this song!!! When I purchased this album I qued up this song and over an hour later I started to discover the rest of the album... This was one of my top ten ever first listens and to hear it here just brought it all back... Classic!!!

[@Suve35967]

Everyone had the Yellow Brick Road LP..at the time.

[@OronOfMontreal]

I still have my original copy. I was ten years old when I convinced my parents to buy it for me.

[@celtjim994]

I had it on 8 track

[@Schnorgldorf]

I totally still do. So much good stuff.

[@aleasley94]

It was required by law..

[@edvinlaine]

Couldn't afford it -73, got the original vinyl 1993 from a friend who soon after thst passed away.

[@elcarto22]

Oh God, and she's a PAINTER, too. You are not worthy, Rich! ;-) Some of my best musical memories were from when I went to Art School in York PA, '73 to '77 and had a half hour commute each way with a close friend at the same school. His tiny green VW Bug had a great stereo, and we pushed it to the max each way, every day! We'd each bring a newly recorded Cassette and treat each other to our newest 'finds'. Best way to 'learn' music. My daughter is a blues singer in Nashville, and the leader of her own band. You can only imagine the 'bedtime music' I shared with her 'back in the day.' Winston Woof, First of His Name, Master of Stuffed Toys. Well played, indeed! ;-) My own Tink (wrongly named Tinkerbell, as he was the only short-haired male in a little of six, like his sister and mother), likes the name, but also likes 'Psychokiller', due to his absolute love of showing his worth in that regard. I have a drawer-full of squirrels' tails, and he's a full Ace with bats.....

[@smilerpink]

I saw Elton and his band in 1974 on the tour in support of this album. The band took the stage and the crowd was nuts in anticipation. Elton was dressed as outrageously as the photos suggest but his manner was very subdued and somber. They opened with this opus, slowly building through 11 minutes (as you note) to the rocking "Love Lies Bleeding." Ultra-tight band playing very well together. I was far too young (16) to consciously understand the juxtaposition of raw pain and jubilant rock as art imitating this brutal, beautiful life. Privileged to be introduced to live music of this quality.

[@iankelshaw8175]

smilerpink I saw the same tour in Vancouver and have photos I took of Elton opening with this song... covered in fluorescent balls... remember he encored with Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting when it was a new song being introduced... wow!

[@wpollock1]

I went to the Detroit show at Olympia and it was fantastic. My brother smuggled in a 35MM camera and he got a lot of great black and white photos.....he had a telephoto.

[@edwardthorne9875]

Saw Elton when this album was a hit. Drove to Dayton Ohio from Eastern Pensylvania with the love of my life (at the time). Slept in the car in a parking lot. Great Show, great times. Congrats Kel and Rich - been following for quite some time, and love the chemistry you two have together.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

When I received my degree in music, my friend and I played these songs at graduation. We put a band together after that and rode the wave. Great times.

[@charlesciranni8187]

You are both so intelligent and so open to Classic Music. I'm 25 years ahead of Rich. He really gets it . Thanks

[@lawrenceeason8007]

Best EJ album ever. Elton at his peak. Approaching prog here. Best decade for rock too

[@careym3901]

I'll agree with that! 60's started it, 80's we lost it!

[@Egoblivion]

@@careym3901 But all the prog bands made interesting "Prop" (prog+pop) in the 80's.

[@ac7491]

IMO Tumbleweed Connection was his best album. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is my Favorite EJ album. Top 3 for me in order are Tumbleweed Connection, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Madman Across the Water.

[@lawrenceeason8007]

@@Egoblivion King Crimson has never been pop.

[@Egoblivion]

@@lawrenceeason8007 Yeah, that's why I said "prop." Discipline, Beat, and Three definitely have that synth-pop, hip-to-be-square, new-wave vibe but with prog sensibilities...Those albums are like KC-prog in a pop context...of course not full-blown pop. Btw, KC is one of my all-time favorite bands.

[@Sbanger58]

Great Pick for a Reaction Kel N' Rich ... This is one's absolutely timeless ... A "Musical Masterpiece" of all time!!!

[@michaelbaucom4019]

Still Elton's best, loved it the first time, still do, it nabs you, mesmerizes you, just beautiful music. Kel got it, of course.

[@donnavickers6058]

Picture yourself back in high school being awoken by this pumping out of you clock radio. I was scared at first but listened to the whole thing and I loved it. Slipped on my wide bell bottom pants and cropped t-shirt while still listening to it before heading out to deliver newspapers. Had to make money to buy albums and bell-bottoms which my Mom refused to buy. Fond memories to be sure. I'm sending Kel an instant Karma of healing vibes. 💓

[@jimcarmer1685]

There are so many great songs on this LP. One of my favorite songs is Grey Seal, great album to listen to

[@AudiophileTubes]

Love you guys! Great, timeless choice.... stay safe!

[@rxhx]

I think this is the true ultimate "epic" of Elton John, my favorite song by him along with Made In England

[@timavery7984]

I saw Elton John on tour in San Antonio Tx -Summer of 73. -the my opened with this. -I was so blown away that I couldn’t speak -and I’m a piano player for about 60 years ....it was a life -altering moment for me and my friends with me. Incredible band members with Elton too. Still one of my favorite pieces of all time.

[@richardmodglin3900]

Yep. Summer of 74. Will never forget! Great reaction.

[@ldchappell1]

Summer of '74? Elton John already had another album by May 1974 called "Caribou". I remember buying the Yellow Brick Road album in the fall of 1973. The radio stations didn't discover the hits on Yellow Brick Road until about March 1974 and for a while there he had a list of songs they were playing on the radio. "Bennie And The Jets" "Saturday Nights' Alright For Fighting" "The Bitch Is Back" "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" "Pinball Wizard" "Philadelphia Freedom" "Bad Blood" (with Neil Sadeka) and "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" (with John Lennon) were all hits in 1974.

[@richardmodglin3900]

@@ldchappell1 You're right. However, I was 13 when I heard the album in its entirety over the summer of 74 at my neighbors. I'm going off of my memory.

[@ldchappell1]

@@richardmodglin3900 Now that I think about, (without the internet), nine months seems about right to discover a new album in those days. If you didn't hear it on the radio or at a friend's house, chances are you didn't hear it at all. Like you, I heard most of my music in those days from my friend's collections.

[@markfaris4735]

Another great pull Rich and Kel. This song is a monster anthem. The piano playing lit Kel's face up with joy backed by really strong guitar/bass lines. Last Valentine's day, 2019, twenty four other friends joined my wife and I in Minneapolis when Elton toured. He played this song and we shook as if we were outside in the cold. Man alive, the band played for close to three hours. I'd say the $247 ticket was well worth it!!

[@scottmacdonald3661]

I don't know if Elton still opens his concerts with these 2 or not, but when he does it's transporting!!!

[@druefreeman439]

Opens the 2nd half of the show with them...

[@billmolash6589]

He does

[@freebirdtony]

Greetings from San Diego, I believe that you folks are the only ones who have a reaction video to this classic. I very much enjoyed watching and listening to it. Best wishes to you both.😊

[@dana_brooke_27]

In my opinion Elton John's best work. I love prog. And he's got some in there The instruments are amazing.

[@DocOfRock-p4j]

man you are doing all kinds of classics from my day-keep it up-i don't know if kel has heard someone saved my life tonite-one of his top 5 for sure-one of those tear in your eye songs!-saw elton live at foxborough stadium where the patriots play on our nation's bicentennial [ 7/04/76] .best concert i've ever seen and i have probably been to 200-3 hours of bliss-and of course the encore was philadelphia freedom-he wore a glittered red white and blue uncle sam suit with shorts and a tall stovepipe hat-no recordings of that concert-too bad-no cell phones back then!

[@jaimegarcia6114]

Holy Cow!! I thought I was the only one who knew this song!! from one of my most favorite albums ever!!!

[@anneahlefeld1989]

Me too !!

[@steveking2002]

Forgotten classic

[@jeffreywilmot3798]

Song got tons of airplay

[@mindcontrol67]

You thought you were the only one that knew a song I've heard on the radio many times.Huh?

[@KngFish]

Another awesome choice Rich! My fav Elton song....and Kel brings back the joy of music for me! Thank you both....oh, and Winston too!

[@timgullixson7206]

Great song. I saw Elton John September, 1980, in Madison, Wisconsin. Old school Elton, awesome.

[@kathi6221]

Such a great song. I think it's hard to expect someone to appreciate this kind of song fully the first time you hear it. I have no recollection of when I heard this the first time but I am certain that there are grooves is my brain that every note of this and hundreds of other songs fit into like well-worn paths when I encounter them. Love it!!

[@jaimegarcia6114]

Almost every song Elton sang/played, the lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John wrote all the music. I really do appreciate you guys!!

[@jonathanegrie3337]

Hey Kel n Rich. Happy anniversary. I love your channel. I also love how you both love to be with each other. That is wonderful to see. I am also glad you got to see him. I have seen him many times in Philly. He is amazing. I love Kel's reaction to all of his early costumes from the early to mid 70s. That is the Elton that I grew up with. I need Bill and ted here. Rich and Kel if you want to see him and his "Liberace" best see Elton live at the Hollywood Bowl around 72-73. Great song. BTW his opening song at every concert I ever saw him at. I loved both your reactions. Happy Anniversary. You both should check out the movie Rocketman. You really see the early Elton. The crazy Elton of the 1970s. Great Reaction.

[@thefuge5]

"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is one of my five "desert island" albums. I'd recommend ANY song on it. However, one of the lesser known songs that I'd like to suggest is Have Mercy On The Criminal from "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player". The lyrics are a little dark, but the arrangement is fantastic.

[@carlross4889]

Good couple and nice persons, glad you guys like this wonderful music we enjoyed day por day Regards Carlos

[@jjalanj7318]

Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets---one of the greatest album sides ever.

[@williamklett6660]

No lie, I forgot those were all together. A real best of!

[@jacob951245457]

Truth!

[@audiotomb]

Harmony

[@nickpecukonis241]

The best of all time

[@mizofan]

The greatest side. and then Goodbye Yellow Brick Road the next track! I love the Captain Fantastic album even more.

[@michaelbrowning2625]

Thanks for sharing details about seeing Elton live show, and of course, adorable Winston Woof! Rock on, Kel-n-Rich! Happy One Year Channel Anniversary!

[@juliemanarin4127]

This is my favorite Elton John song!!

[@calliemorrow8829]

Wow I'm glad y'all are back. Looking forward to catching back up and watching new videos. Y'all always make me :-)

[@kengiorlando7119]

Something I didn't know until fairly recently is that Love Lies Bleeding is actually a droopy red plant. "During the Victorian era, specific flowers had different meanings. Love-lies-bleeding stood for hopeless love or hopelessness in the Victorian language of flowers." It was also popular in 18th century America and in England. When I learned that it kind of changed the meaning of the lyrics for me a bit.

[@lawrencejohnson2179]

First and foremost.... Happy Anniversary to you three! Great song Pic from an epic artist, songwriter,and musician.May the the next fifty years be as good as the very first one! Much love to you guys and to all on your channel!🤘👏🙏❤️

[@TheFundead]

This whole album made me cry as a kid, reminded me of my grandparents i'd lost and many other... so wheneveri woould listen to this, i would cry my eyes out, almost any song... Yellow Brick Road especially...lol... great job guys...

[@ChrisKrolak]

I'm glad they played the original version of this song and not some recent live performance of it. Elton's early songs are best heard in the same time period they were released when Elton still had his original amazing voice. I was in my early teens when this album was released. What great memories this brings back!

[@444dkm]

Love this song!

[@jimcarmer1685]

Happy Anniversary Kel & Rich. Its been an Amazing Adventure watching you and your reaction to so many great songs i grew up to. Im 60 years old and listen to you'll react to songs like this is outstanding. Seeing Kel's reaction is priceless and such a joy. Happy Anniversary and many more to come.

[@dusty3913]

I forgot how epic the bass playing is on this!

[@bettyb1313]

Watching your channel brings me such joy!!!!!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

That’s the idea! BettyB…We love that you are with us ♥️🫵🙏🏽🐾🐾 KnR

[@anneahlefeld1989]

I remember hearing this as a kid , sitting at my mom's friends house. All the adults trying to write a drum corps show to it. *Sigh* the good ole days.

[@elcarto22]

I love the new intro - it does a great job of telling the tale for all three or you. Also love little Winston, although at this stage my four catz probably eat his weight every day. ;-) I remember staying awake all night, with the headphones on, on my parents couch, the day I bought this now landmark album, and it still contains some of his best remembered songs. I saw him in about '72, in the Ice Stadium in Hershey PA, when the new album he was promoting was 'Don't Shoot Me; I'm Only the Piano Player.' It's funny; my brother and I 'shared' many of the same groups, each buying different albums to share. So his was 'Madman Across the Water.' Likewise with Jethro Tull, where he bought 'War Child' while I had 'Songs from the Wood.' It was only later that we each had to 'fill in' our collections.... I envy Kel for discovering all this incredible music for the first time! ;-)

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Right? Incredible gifts each time I hit play. Winston sleeps 11 hours per night since we got him at 8 weeks. Small miracles!!!!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Thank you for the compliments on the intro. We worked a bit on it to tell the story as succinctly as possible.

[@unchattytwit]

Good luck to ya - how come you've never heard this before - almost like saying one's never heard a Beatles song before? Best Elton album; Captain Fantastic - pure gold. Blimey you've got a lot of amazing listening ahead.

[@ScottLucas58]

Never tire of this song. It was always favorite Elton John song since 1973. I also love to introduce it to the youngsters.

[@markhine4020]

Hey Kel!!! Classically trained pianist turns into one of the greatest rock stars ever. Now its your turn. Go buy a couple thousand pairs of glasses n take on the reaction world!!!!

[@philstone3859]

Hell yeah! Mark! Great suggestion! I can see it! I will go see it!! Peace, Phil

[@eugenebentley418]

Progressive Rock stations played epics. Love you guys and Happy Anniversary.

[@garykelly7422]

Try"Mona Lisas and mad hatters","madman across the water","burn down the mission","tiny dancer","Levon" all classics by"sir"Elton John" ☮️

[@tcish4708]

Yeah, but use the "Madman" demo version with Mick Ronson on guitar, released as a bonus track on the remastered Tumbleweed Connection CD. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iajdhHmtirOClbs

[@gbsailing9436]

"The Greatest Discovery" !!!

[@andymck62]

yes to all.

[@mikegeeguitarman8991]

One of the most stunning instrumentals ever and it came at a time when the competition was tough with Yes, Genesis, Mike Oldfield etc. Really amazing arrangement and the way it slips so well into the next song is sublime. without doubt its Elton and the band at their very very best. love lies bleeding sure as hell kicks some major ass..wow! nearly fell off my seat when you said 47 years ago..just seems like yesterday.love you dudes ya soo cute..respect from the UK !!

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Hey MGG!!!! I get that. So great on so many levels. Yep...47 years ago. That means I’m 50 very soon!!!! 🤨

[@jttinmangraham]

My only request is for this to play at my funeral truly one of my favorite E J song an eight track for the ages...

[@elcarto22]

Mine will be Nilsson's 'The Most Beautiful World in the World', but I get your feeling. ;-)

[@jacob951245457]

First timer for me. This was fun to watch. I will be following up on your journey. Looking forward to it!😘

[@GamingFreak2010]

Dream theater covered this song on their ‘’change of seasons’’ album.

[@stevedrums1675]

I wish they'd stick to ruining their own songs rather than infringe on others who actually had originality.

[@Schnorgldorf]

Stevedrums, I definitely do not agree with that. Dream Theater did a really good cover of this and they are an extremely talented band.

[@wushu_jingwu_ar]

@@Schnorgldorf Yes, absolutelly gorgeous version.

[@Freedum_Fries]

@@stevedrums1675 lol hey guys I just said "DrEam THEaTEr ISn'T ORiGInaL" #CLOWN

[@marcomcbreed8153]

Was Perfect cover

[@tedlicciardello7673]

You guys rock! You're so in tune to the music I grew up listening to and continued to listen to as a young adult. It's so great to connect with this music again and feel both of you connecting to it in the same way. It's really special. I am just discovering your channel and it's so much fun uncovering all these gems and, yes, some masterpieces as well, with you. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was a crowning achievement for Elton John and Bernie Taupin and I'm about the hear it again with you. Thanks for sharing these experiences with us, your audience, from a former Boca resident.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Great pick because I am pretty sure I was the first one to recommend this to you two...This is a great song from a great album and why not react to a Full Album for a first on this channel . Happy Anniversary *

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Well thanks for doing so ND!!!! Thank you for the good wishes. Much love. KnR

[@VIDSTORAGE]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions Hey if you picked it on your own,,I am not trying to steal the credit LOL XX

[@TheFundead]

Happy 1st year!!!... CAnt believe i made it here with you guys, so happy i made the voyage!!!