My Favourite 10 Elton John Albums

[@adamrooney6711]

Tumbleweed connection is by far the best Elton John album IMHO

[@davidgena2667]

WHAT???????? NO MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER?????????? I’m speechless. An oversight as painful as my periodic hemorrhoidal flare ups.

[@sacluvsBM]

If Bernie wrote the lyrics to it it is good. No exceptions.

[@nervo6321]

I was given Goodbye Yellow Brick Road for my tenth birthday in 1973 loved it then still love it now...

[@RJS1974]

Some later day post 70’s Elton albums that are very good are Made in England and Songs From the West Coast. Also I thought that The One, The Big Picture and Sleeping With the Past have their moments.

[@ashbowen6551]

Madman Across the Water is my favorite!

[@twitchygiraffe4636]

Not really a fan of Elton but thoroughly enjoyed this video! My favourite one’s got to be song for guy, because it’s mostly instrumental and that’s unexpected for someone so song based as Elton! And it’s a beautiful instrumental at that! I’ve just got that one on 7” single not the single man album!!!!

[@kiernanthomas6006]

Top 10 for me in no particular order : Captain Fantastic, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Don't Shoot Me, Caribou , Honky Chateau., Tumbleweed Connection, Greatest Hits Volume Two with it's many Non Album Tracks), Madman Across the Water, Empty Sky and the Second Album eponymously titled Elton John..

[@derekwesley4335]

Very nice Top Ten list. I own all of Elton's studio albums (with the exception of Wonderful Crazy Night) as well as a number of live albums and other compilations. So happy to see you include A Single Man, 21 at 33, Rock of the Westies and Blue Moves in your top ten. Agree 100%. Also agree about Shine on Through, criminally underrated song and possibly Elton's greatest recorded vocal.

[@a1974h]

Thanks for sharing again John

[@noodlehat3250]

I think the divergence of opinions over what his best albums are shows he made a lot of great music over a long period of time.

[@DavidJohnSongwriter]

"Grow Some Funk" just needs to be played loud. AGREED!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great list John. I will have to go back and give Blue Moves a fresh listen, I was underwhelmed when I had the album in High School. But I still listen to Captain Fantastic frequently. I used to love Elton when I was a young teenager, and go crazy when Bennie and Jets came on the radio.

[@Nick-qf7vt]

Cool story about Del Newman, John! Always great to hear your rankings on these things.

[@thefusions5086]

Great list I love how it spans his entire career rather than focusing on just the 70s like so many tend to do. It’s a shame Madman didn’t make the list, to me that one album trumps them all, but that’s the beauty of KZbin: it’s your own damn channel. Cheers

[@reallymysterious4393]

Have to disagree with your first comment as I only like his 70's stuff but I do agree that Madman is his best

[@soulsin97]

Good job doing your top 10 favorite Elton John albums on your list, it’s really tough for me to narrow down which I might him favorite albums by him... but my favorite top 10 songs from Alton are: Philadelphia freedom, The greatest discovery, grow some funk of your own, Blue eyes, elderberry wine, Chloe, Little Jeannie, Captain fantastic and the brown dirt cowboy, empty garden and I want love! My first purchased album by Elton John was: Elton John‘s greatest hits volume two. (1977) I bought that album because it had my favorite song of all time by him... Philadelphia freedom. That single always reminds me of 1975 which was a great year for me! Keep rocking John!

[@TigerRogers0660]

I enjoy your videos John! Keep 'em coming! Tiger from Australia.

[@hansmagnusmalcolmsen9354]

I had stopped at "Blue Moves". Only know the big hits after that. But listening to "A Single Man" now. Good album - "It Ain't Gonna Be Easy" is a killer song.

[@simonesbarigia2595]

I fully agree. Almost blues with crying guitar.. Love that song 🎵

[@zsatsfm]

I would have to include Tumbleweed Connection, the Elton John album and Too Low For Zero. And i would rank Don't Shoot Me a lot higher, at number 2. I agree that GYBR is his best, to me it's Elton's 'White Album' because there's so much variety on it. Love your channel John, keep up the good work.

[@Fuzcapp]

I love this comment. Tumbleweed is my fave EJ album but I still think GYBR and Don't Shoot Me are better albums - just they get so much air play! And like you, the only 80s album I would rank is Too Low for Zero.

[@markfernandes9715]

Too Low For Zero - I'm glad someone agrees with me- it's like a diamond in his 80's rough. Outstanding album, possibly his last classic.

[@Fuzcapp]

You did VERY well picking up the complete Capt Fantastic album. The closing 2 tracks of that album are just beautiful.

[@xtstevie]

New subsciber John & really enjoying your videos especially the Beatles/Solo ones & always loved Elton's Tumbleweed Connection which is one of his best & i was wondering if you'd done a Beatles Abbey Road 50th anniversary video & if not i'd love to hear your views on it as in my opinion it's just stunning.

[@WritteninBlood]

Excellent selections! My first album I ever owned was "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and after that I sought out as much of Elton's discography as I could find. Like you I fell off during the later years but now I may have to check out The Captain and the Kid. I've got over a 1000 CD and I'm thinking about starting my own KZbin music channel where I talk about them.

[@jamesgriffithsmusic]

Just revisiting this one John, great stuff. Been delving deep into Elton over Christmas.

[@tinostabile3256]

Hi John, Great video idea. Great artist. An artist with an incredible work ethic and catalog which not many can boast. Also if I can recommend the book. Love the movie. Enough about commenting. Here is my Top 5: 5 - Madman Across the Water 4 - Tumbleweed Connection 3 - Honky Chateau 2 - Elton John - debut 1- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Special note to other favorites (The One, Live with the Australian Orchestra (right before he had to get operated)) God bless and please be safe... Tino

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

1970 album Elton John is a nice album with ‘your song’ being the obvious classic. That and yellow brick road are my favourites, going back to my art student days in the 70’s👍

[@Wardell43]

I guess I'm the Only Elton fan here with the "Friends" soundtrack album. So I'll be doing the Honey Roll all by myself.

[@kurt11110]

Prisoner Zero he listed a single man in his top ten

[@mvracing3]

Not to mention “Friends” as well 😎

[@karenpitt3961]

I love this album too . "Can i put you on" i play a lot when friends are round and they always ask who and what it is

[@mvracing3]

Not really ... lol ;)

[@sacluvsBM]

No, you are not. For a soundtrack it is not bad. And your high school girlfriend loved the song Friends.

[@jedikiah1541]

Great review. I would put Tumbleweed Connection possibly at no 1 with Goodbye Yellow Brick Road somewhere up there. I agree about Madman Across The Water. I like Tiny Dancer and Levon, but the rest leave me rather cold.

[@Ryolsen123gaming]

Great list John.

[@DavidJohnSongwriter]

Great review. Thanks for doing!

[@danielhkhk7283]

Great that you mentioned some songs that are mostly overlooked like The bridge, Street kids, Shine on through or Ticking, all brillant songs.

[@zlortnikto3614]

Thank you John, another great video. Though my top would be very different, except for number one, I always enjoy your comments and opinions.

[@johnw706]

An interesting ranking . Here's mine , starting with my favourite : Honky Chateau Don't Shoot Me , I'm Only the Piano Player Captain Fantastic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. ( there are a number of tracks on this album that are just ok for me , which drags it down in my listing ) Madman Across the Water Caribou Elton John Tumbleweed Connection Rock of the Westies Blue Moves Thanks !!

[@tomlisi1561]

Great video.

[@jimquinn5316]

I'm glad you chose the Captain and The Kid John it's a worthy follow up to Captain Fantastic which is my own personal favourite .

[@andygaines9686]

Excellent video. I think that Elton John is under rated as a serious singer/songwriter because of his image sadly. Albums like Captain Fantastic and Tumbleweed Connection have incredible tracks on them (yes I agree "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" is probably my favourite EJ track too) I got into Elton a bit late, in the early eighties, but it was seventies albums I listened too. Captain Fantastic got me through my first year of University. Anyway, keep up the good work - we all need a bit of sanity and something different to think about!

[@johnkelsey2482]

I really liked Madman Across the water....I thought there were moving songs on this.....Thanks....

[@jimbrown195]

I enjoyed your list, but no Tumbleweed Connection? I will go and listen to 21 at 33 again. Thanks.

[@starry2006]

Definitely my favourite at the top, I wonder if for some it might be too popular :D But it deserves all the popularity, I can't really think of a better double album, such variety but all done with confidence and the unity of production/performance A word for I've Seen That Movie Too, absolutely one of his best ballads.

[@MrChelseabun]

John, I'm suffering a bit with this coronavirus so thanks for your videos which have kept me distracted. Great taste in music. Any chance of a stevie wonder album rating?

[@rocket81ful]

A good list John , close to what I would have as a top 10 .I seem to go back to caribou and rock of the Westies a fair bit. The first album I brought was Paul’s wings wildlife which like yourself with Eltons single man holds a sentimental value to me.

[@sirarmysuit9848]

Great Video John. I have the two Greatest Hits on CD which I love loads but I can't get with Elton's albums. I don't really know why. The only Elton album I really love is Rock of the Westies. I thought I was the only one who loved that album until I saw a interview with Comedian Phil Jupitus who said he loved the album. Take Care

[@ChrisJKing-se4dp]

Add me to the list Rock of the Westies is my favourite Elton Album feel like a bullit in the gun of Robert Ford is sheer blinding genius

[@TomCwimpRock]

Hi John, enjoyed hearing your unique, personal rankings. - not an easy task...I agree with you that “21 at 33” is a decent album that is often overlooked. I came up with my own list - “Honky Chateau”, Don’t Shoot Me”, and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” were the records that I really loved and grew up with while I was in my early teens, but I think that I overplayed them, unfortunately...As of now these are my top ten favorite Elton John LP’s: 1. “Blue Moves” 2. “A Single Man” 3. “Honky Chateau” 4. “Madman Across The Water” 5. “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” 6. “Caribou” 7. “Empty Sky” 8. “Tumbleweed Connection” 9. “Elton John” 10.”Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player”

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Your #3 choice confirmed a constant argument that I have with friends of mine -- and that's that one's first exposure to music is often the most poignant, and that's why some of us absolutely love certain albums or songs that others totally dismiss, or even laugh at. But when you first start getting seriously into music (your own music, not your parents' or older siblings), something will connect with you personally and it means everything to you. Later on you become more discerning and "sophisticated", but that first flush of musical appreciation is so much more wild and random because everything is so new and undiscovered.

[@dennisosborne4368]

I was a teenager in the early & mid 70s when I first discovered Elton and that's why for me the period 1972 - 75 is what I think is his best work. I may be biased against his later albums . Even allowing for my unconscious bias I actually do think most people would agree this is his best period. So I think I agree with what you are saying. Same thing with Bowie - Hunky Dory - Alladin Sane is my favourite period and I lost interest after that .

[@jimfoster5602]

Tumbleweed Connection tops my list

[@Wayner71]

You are absolutely right about 'Don't Shoot Me". It is not up to the standard of the albums around it. A very thoughtful list.

[@DaveKingMusic]

No mention of 11-17-70. Another great one!

[@Alejando_Noboyen]

I admire your low-key style. My favourite 5 is 5 - Empty Sky 4- Caribou 3 - Tumbleweed 2 - Honky Chateau 1 - Madman Across the Water. You can see I like his early days!

[@meneertommy8690]

Madman is truely wonderful. Not a single bad track!

[@robinfereday6562]

Sleeping with the past is great

[@paulmyatt2991]

I've never been a fan of Elton John and only own one album (CD) - GYBR of course. He has always been around throughout my life. I have sometimes been tempted to purchase more of his stuff - Single Man for example. But when it was hard to hear an album before purchase (unless a mate had already got a copy) and pocket money being tight, I never did. This top ten has inspired me to reconsider, especially now I have a few more pennies. Thank you.

[@Fuzcapp]

If you liked GYBR, then I would suggest Don't Shoot Me, Honky Chateau, Tumbleweed Connection and Captain Fantastic as your next choices. From similar era and overflowing with great songwriting like GYBR. Enjoy.

[@paulmyatt2991]

@@Fuzcapp : thanks for these recommendations. I will give these a spin!

[@Fuzcapp]

@@paulmyatt2991 No worries. It's a pleasure to spread the word. :-)

[@greekelvisfan5594]

Great choices John. I would have added Tumbleweed Connection and Elton John album with the great BORDER SONG. Cheers MATE and thanks for your videos.

[@daviddecouto4791]

Good video!

[@nickskyrme7128]

It’s been bugging me for a while but now I know who John reminds me of ...... it’s the great John Bird about to deliver bad news at a Will reading! Not too many surprises and thanks for the Capt/Kid recommendation which is intriguing. In turn I can definitely suggest Too Low for Zero and especially Songs from the West Coast, if only for I want Love and Original Sin. PS Love the unvarnished editing including the arrival and departure. One Take every time! Despite John’s

[@MIkeFreiley]

5:42!!! 100 percent agree. Blue Moves is actually my second favorite of his, with don't shoot me or Captain Fantastic being my favorite. Yes... I like Blue Moves better than Yellow brick road. Call me crazy, but that's the beauty of it

[@conradpoos2859]

Wow, you got to chat with Del Newman! The strings on I've Seen That Movie Too and Danny Bailey always give me goosebumps.

[@roxy7227]

Some of the the later ones like Captain & The Kid and Songs forom The West Coast are brilliant anf really worth checking out

[@paulsurelynotsmith8179]

hi john caught up with your Elton john album s list interesting as usual one i would suggest you check out if you can is sleeping with the past i thought that was one of EJ s better ones agree with yellow brick road been tops i rate don't shot me higher but there you go love the reviews keeping them coming.

[@dennisosborne4368]

Hello John I have left a few comments on your reviews of Beatles albums too , as for Elton I love the 70s golden period . Caribou was the 2nd album I ever owned , got it on my 14th birthday in 74 ( Hunky Dory was the 1st) I would have Yellow Brick Rd as my favourite but also love Honky Chateau , Don't Shoot Me and Captain Fantastic . Pinky is one of my all time favourites an under rated gem as is Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters which has always been a fav. Keep up the reviews , very enjoyable , do you like Steely Dan if so some reviews would be nice.

[@Fuzcapp]

Your underrated gems - Pinky + Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters - are fantastic choices as underrated gems. Love them. Mine would be those two, plus, I've Seen that Movie Too, Where to Now St Peter, Well All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains and Blues for My Baby and Me - oh, and High Flying Bird.

[@dennisosborne4368]

@@Fuzcapp thanks , I agree Ive seen that movie too is a favourite and Blues for my baby and me another . Also love Roy Rodgers on GYBR and Mellow on Honky Chateau.

[@Fuzcapp]

@@dennisosborne4368 What about Harmony on GYBR? That would probably be in your ballpark as well. So many great Elton tracks - he really was a talent!

[@dennisosborne4368]

@@Fuzcapp yeh absolutely agree Harmony . The compilation Love Songs has some great songs from the period 1976 to 1982 . Mixture of Elton & Bernie songs and Elton/Gary Osborne. Blue eyes and Little Jeannie are just two. From his later period I love Songs from the west coast

[@TheSkirvo]

A single man was the first Elton album i heard so i have a soft spot for it too and shine on through is my favourite Elton John song of all time 😊

[@ChrisJKing-se4dp]

great review John i am always of the opinion that Blue Moves is highly underrated some of Eltons finest vocals are on that album especially Idol

[@waiter1971]

I totally agree. i have this album framed hanging on the wall.

[@Fuzcapp]

Blue Moves was (I believe) Elton's favourite of his own albums - he certainly ranked it higher than most critics.

[@danielhkhk7283]

I love some songs of Blue moves, especially Cage the songbird, Chameleon and Crazy water, also like the instrumentals, but overall I think, that Elton sings too high and with too much falsetto on this album, so it sounds a bit strained. And a few songs go simply too long.

[@1nelsondj]

Good picks, not too far off from my own list."Capt. Fantastic" and "Blue Moves" are my favorites followed by all his '70s albums. I don't listen to his '80s albums much or the later ones. They're fine but not as memorable as his golden era. Favorite track: 'I Feel Like a Bullet (In the Gun of Robert Ford)'. 'Hercules' (Elton's middle name) is also a great track, it deserves some love. "Rare Masters" and the first box set were great for collecting a lot of lost b-sides but their value went down after those same songs starting appearing a bonus tracks on the CDs. I also had the "Lady Samantha" compilation which collected a lot of early songs I hadn't heard.

[@Nazman06]

I gave Rock of the westies a listen this weekend. I loved it

[@billslocum9819]

"21 At 33" is the best of Elton's early 80s albums, just a fun record with a lot of fun pop songs. The different energy he had with lyricist Gary Osborne seemed to be working, though Bernie does show up to good effect. It's a good example for me of knowing when my favorite album isn't the artist's best album, like "Londontown" and Wings.

[@richardmorgan8079]

Thank you! Well ...Tumbleweed Connection. Madman Across the Water ... and of the later ones, Songs from the West Coast is really strong too.

[@denphillips3402]

Gotta say that you really dropped a 💣 with regards to Madman... But it's your opinion, respected. We're all different, so we'll always have conflicting likes & dislikes. I'm in complete agreement with your thoughts on Captain & the Kid and understand where you're coming from on the under-rated Blue Moves. I feel maybe I few more listens to Don't Shoot Me & Tumbleweed, could lift these classics higher, but that's just my opinion. Elton's self titled album is a very classy album, too. I'd swap your Nos, 1 & 2, but an interesting list. 🤩🎹

[@dennisosborne4368]

I have just listened to Philadelphia Freedom and Someone saved my life from the Captain Fantastic era - two very different tracks but both absolute masterpieces.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Nice list, John. It would be good if you could add the rest of the albums from the golden period to your collection at some point, though. There aren't that many, and they're worth it.

[@kinghani]

Tumbleweed Connection is one of the best albums ever made and the only great album by Elton John imo

[@Fuzcapp]

Certainly the start of Elton's run of brilliant albums. Tumbleweed is probably my favourite Elton album but only because it gets less attention than Yellow Brick Road or Don't Shoot Me.

[@mblair5327]

I agree.

[@sacluvsBM]

Anything with Bernie's lyrics is aces. Everything else that Dwight ever did not so much.

[@shizuokaBLUES]

Easily my favourite. The only one I’ll regularly go to.

[@mikereif7240]

You are absolutely right. Tumbleweed connection and honky chateau are a one two punch. Friends and old man shoes are the two greatest songs of his not originally on any album.

[@kirkericson2722]

I really like songs from the West Coast. That and the Union with Leon Russell are the only things he's done in the last 20 yeas that I would recommend seeking out.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

Songs from the West Coast is a great album. (but I can't disagree with your number one)

[@olegrastaturin5407]

Really love Don’t Shoot Me..., Goodbye Yellow Brick Road & Captain Fantastic. Its my Top 3.

[@jenniferferri6378]

No dout the best Elton John albums is "GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD" followed by "I´m ONLY the PIANO PLAYER".

[@car-or-ock616]

I had been buying records for 18 years by the time you got 'Single Man'. Funny enough, one of the things I didn't appreciate about that record was that it din't compare it to 'Captain Fantastic'. An LP that came out in my senior year in high school. I used 'Curtains' for a year-end grad slide show shown to the entire school. Still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. 100% with you on 'Yellow Brick Road'. Also love the 'other' double album, 'Blue Moves'. Though we were caught up in the Disco vs Rock-n-Roll problem back then. And when 'Blue Moves' disappoints it is because it is leaning too much towards the Disco floor. You're right about 'Madman'. I would push it up on the list. Its all about the Glam-rock, space-rock thing that was happening then as another Apollo landed on the moon and nobody seemed to care. There are no space songs on it but the sound is already there. Side one is 'killer' with 'Tiny Dancer' and 'Levon'. Ed Sheeran has more or less 'exposed' why the first one is rock-n-roll bedrock. 'Levon' is probably the quintessential EJ/BT song of their golden era. The best one really. The one that sums up the whole thing: weird lyric; sonic boom; and unstoppable beat. Side two is just a grand LP side. Enough said. "Rock of the Westies': I got it when it first came out and I never heard in it the thing you said about it, "most rocking album he ever put out". Missing from your Top 10 is one I highly treasure: 'Too Low 4 Zero'. It follows the 'Madman' formula. Except I hear 3 hits on side one. Side two is just another incredible album side from the British rocker. It was the second highest selling album for EJ in the 1980s, after one I didn't care for much: 'Sleeping with the Past.' That one was my first EJ CD purchase. Never hit home. I will put a vote in for 'Songs from the West Coast', an L.A. album for sure; Captain & the Kid and 'The Union'. 'Peach Tree' didn't do so much for me. I agree that he hit a rough patch, But let's give credit to the fact he never flat-lined at the emergency ward, which was in the cards for a lot of super stars like him. Love to see my rock idols go on to have 'normal' lives. Love him for that. And for the tremendous output. Sure, he put out 10 or 12 albums to fulfill recoding contracts more than the wishes of the fans. But there are 10 or 12 great songs that can be plucked from them. And that is saying a LOT,

[@silkhead44]

you can Lucy and Phillee on the SACD version of Captain Fantastic...plays in regular cd players as well

[@armanddimeo6575]

Admittedly I am not a huge Elton John fan but I was surprised you did not include "Tumbleweed Connection." This is the only Elton John album I connect with and own. I would put that as number one, GBYBR as number 2, and the first album "Elton John" as number 3. ("The Border Song" off that first album alone earns it the number three spot.) After GBYBR, Elton John became too commercial to be of any interest to me.

[@Lasermanprint]

The Captain and the Kid was an awesome album he was back to his best

[@colinbaker3916]

If anyone asks me to recommend an Elton John album, I would say try Tumbleweed Connection, Honky Chateau, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Captain Fantastic. I am surprised Tumbleweed Connection missed out. Purely opinion I know, but I think that is a far more consistent effort than Don’t Shoot Me, Caribou, Rock of the Westies and Blue Moves.

[@invisibleray6987]

he was very prolific ....it was that Colombian marching powder......Elton gets busy with a 20 and a silver tray

[@scampbell8136]

I still love Tumbleweed Connection and Madman Across the Water and I used to love Yellow Brick Road, its all downhill from there .

[@thierrygandolfi9208]

Blue moves and captain fantastic for me

[@FalkeEins]

Another "not really a fan of Elton"..but I enjoy watching and listening to your videos!

[@randyventresca4152]

I had an Elton album back in maybe 81?....The Fox. I remember it being pretty good. Don't have it anymore.

[@danielhkhk7283]

The fox is his best album from the eighties, I think.

[@TheSkirvo]

My top 10 1. Too low for zero 2. Sleeping with the past 3. Honky chateau 4. A single man 5. Leather jackets 6. Elton John 7. Goodbye yellow brick road 8. Jump up 9. Don't shoot me I'm only the piano player 10. Rock of the Westies

[@fwnfaa]

Love you JH

[@jamesboyce4000]

1 CAPTAIN FANTASTIC AND THE BROWN DIRT COWBOY 2- TWO LOW FOR ZERO 3- TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION 4- CAPTAIN AND THE KID 5- GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD 6- BLUE MOVES 7- DON'T SHOOT ME I'M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER 8- MADE IN ENGLAND 9- ELTON JOHN 10- SONGS FROM THE WEST COAST I own 23 Elton John albums so most of the studio catalogue but apart from Captain Fantastic, which will always be number one for me, I don't have really strong feelings on the order of preference of the rest, they're the ones I play the most. I just finished reading Elton's bio and it's great a read, funny, honest for the most part and hard to put down once started, highly recommended.

[@jasonpp1973]

I have a signed copy of Rock of the Westies signed by Sir Elton himself! Has a COA so I know it's authentic!

[@scottksiazek3879]

Madman Across The Water is the most incredible albums of all time.

[@andrewashdown3541]

The synthetic pop star - 70s - plastic, glitter, artificial - alien are the words that come to mind

[@KennyJ73]

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[@andrewashdown3541]

@@KennyJ73 Nice try - but the persona remains unchanged: immutable, synthetic, narcissistic, self-indulgent, as celebrity-fixated as Piers Morgan

[@cootmaster]

my favs empty sky the fox breaking hearts and reg strikes back

[@SciFiNut2]

My top 10: 1. Madman Across the Water 2. 21 at 33 3. Blue Moves 4. The Diving Board 5. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy 6. Rock of the Westies 7. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 8. Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player 9. The One 10. Reg Strikes Back

[@claudec2588]

Wow! This is all so subjective of course but I'm surprised only 3 in your top 10 make my top 10.

[@garnetnewton-wade4091]

Tumbleweed Connection how did you miss his best album John?

[@jayspeijer614]

1. Don't Shoot Me..., 2. Goodbye YBR, 3. Madman AtW, 4. Tumbleweed, 5. Blue Moves, 6. EJ, 7. Captain Fantastic, 8. Too Low for Zero, 9. Rock of the Westies, 10. Songs From the West Coast

[@dennisosborne4368]

here are some lesser known gems ( not lesser known to Elton fans but perhaps for others)…. Border Song , Come Down in Time, Mellow , Mona Lisas and Mad Matters ( one of his very best) , Blues for my baby and me , Ive seen that movie too , Roy Rodgers , Pinky , Chloe , All quiet on the Western front and This Train Don't Stop here anymore ( another one of his very best) . Funeral for a Friend /Love Lies Bleeding is one of my all time pieces of music and Yellow Brick Road album his brilliant peak imo.

[@jeffcobb2734]

Nice video. I think Elton gets a bad rap as "The Bitch." I think he's a nice, generous fellow, at least judging by the interviews I've watched. Also, can't forget that he was solely responsible for the second career of Neil Sedaka in the mid 70s. Neil's successful comeback had everything to do with Elton, especially the collaboration on "Bad Blood." So he gave back to other artists. I love those mid 70s Sedaka songs. "Laughter in the Rain" is among my all time Top 20 singles. Just a perfect pop song.

[@johnjackson3735]

1. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 2. Don't Shoot Me I'm The Piano Man 3. Honkey Chateau 4. Tumbleweed Connection 5. MadMan Across the Water 6. Debut Album 7. Caribou 8. Captain Fantastic

[@keithneal5369]

I agree with some of the other comments made previously. Madman across the water should have made the top ten.. I could shuffle the placements of the top 3 depending on my mood of the day involved.

[@markfernandes9715]

1. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 2. Honky Chateau 3. Captain Fantastic. 4. Don't Shoot Me, 5. Tumbleweed, 6. Madman Across The Water. 7. Too Low For Zero 8. Caribou 9. 17:11:70. 10. Rock Of The Westies

[@111oooo]

Madman Across the Water is tops for me

[@mrcell61]

Caribou was the first album I bought with my own money.

[@dilztv8229]

Great run down. For me I'd take out Piano Player and Caribou, and replace with Tumbleweed and West Coast. Can't comment on Single Man as never heard that....

[@hansmagnusmalcolmsen9354]

Rock of The Westies is in my top 5 (maybe top 3). But, yes, has to be played LOUD.