ELTON JOHN & BILLY JOEL have FUN with LENO - PT.1

[@caramelspice7244]

Two of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time...That stage is on fire.

[@scottwillis6487]

Elton didn't write the songs dude, Bernie Taupin did

[@tabathasheffroth7981]

@@scottwillis6487 Bernie wrote the lyrics. Elton made them into songs. Lyrics are not songs until someone adds music.

[@Daniel-oj6tm]

Guess you could say they started the fire

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Leno will extinguish it

[@Zer0Fox_gibbon]

@@scottwillis6487 try having Bernie go on stage and just say the words to tiny dancer without any music or flare behind it. Bernie himself said he couldn't do the on stage part anyway even if he could play an instrument or sing. A song isn't a song if it's just words with no music or musical structuring to it, both of which Elton dealt with

[@ThatWheat]

They're literally the American and English versions of each other

[@mikeyates7931]

Like 2 sides of the same coin

[@mariannick9418]

but also the gay and straifhr version of each other

[@willmeinhardt8212]

? Lol stardom and talent yes.

[@collin3987]

@@willmeinhardt8212 what’s that supposed to mean

[@willmeinhardt8212]

@@collin3987 they’re “different” - like Sly and Arnold. Was referring to “literally” - which is bs. Anyway put T2 and Rambo in Predator and that’s the power/brilliance Elton and Sir Billy had on stage together.

[@johndavidson940]

Never been to a Billy Joel or Elton concert. A friend of mine works for Billy. He was out of town for a Billy show. His wife was at home. She had a medical emergency, He was notified. He was back home in 2 hours to hold her hand as she died. I asked, "how did you get on a plane so quickly?" He told me "Billy Joel private jet. Just me and the pilot". WOW so cool. I read up on Billy. He left high school because he didn't feel he needed a diploma. His thought process was "I am not going to Columbia University; I am going to Columbia Records". Long live Billy. One of the coolest dudes around.

[@sciencefriction2606]

Elton has one of the quickest wits ever!!! Very funny guy.

[@googalacticgoo]

Its that British thing

[@popoymotmot]

Short people with gigantic talents

[@gregwatson8219]

This y Letterman always placed a deep second to Leno!!

[@killapositionz2]

"Do you ever get flirty?" what the fuck Leno

[@VerissimusAurelius]

I saw Billy Joel in Boulder, Colorado circa 1979 ....he was a working man...played HIS ASS OFF. for hours..said GOODBYE to the band...cracked open a beer...and sat there ALONE AT THE PIANO and played for a long time more..he didn't want to SAY GOODBYE...always said he was the GREATEST.

[@frostyone1967]

My two favourite male artists, once met Elton, a real gent. Wonderful

[@fnl62fnl62]

"What he's trying to say is i'm gay he's straight". That is a straightforward honesty and wit.

[@lindapetersen379]

I saw this tour in Tacoma...it left me in tears of joy!..two of the best in the music world!..long live the KINGS!

[@KaffeePinsel]

Leno's being an asshat and Elton's taking the whole thing really gracefully. Love that man, love Billy Joel as well

[@leonardodalongisland]

Leno was terrible

[@kylellikethesmith9879]

Leno after tonight show I like. But he didn't know how to lay back like Johnny and Dave. Shut the hell up let it flow. But he had to be the center of attention

[@atroyz]

He’s an awful interviewer.

[@ilikebacon.6483]

leno was not dumb enough to not inform them before of some of the jokes. if they were on letterman they would of been treated with world class.

[@BobsArtGallery]

I like Elton John, but I love Billy Joel...

[@tatumrblanch]

Same

[@kuroyasha_ryu1353]

Same

[@ELLIOT1311]

Same.

[@bmaster5324]

Same.

[@TheIrishDino]

Same.

[@philatkinson3955]

Heros in music, greatest singer/ songwriters of all time!

[@rickymullen5757]

Rep tie

[@suzanneprock7286]

I went to their concert in Indianapolis when they were on tour together, it was an awesome performance. I love both of them.

[@CoastersNSich]

I won tickets to their show in Cincinnati in 2001. I didn’t fully realize at the time how big they were, and cherish nowadays who they are and seeing them together was something truly amazing.

[@MrCoolTre]

Yeah. You look at it now, can’t imagine two gigantic stars like them going on tour together today

[@andylaw4988]

Two brilliant writers. Timeless classics. Their tunes will NEVER GET OLD

[@Penny-bt4gc]

I saw them in concerts twice years ago. Fantastic concert. Billy Joel is a great entertainer.

[@vovindequasahi]

It was great that Elton had Billy to back him up to those stupid fucking questions! Cause as extrovert as Elton pretends to be, he is shy and has a tough time with those questions, while Billy is just... well he is New York!

[@nonnamadonna]

Elton can handle it. He has a wicked sense of humour.

[@Theorpo]

​@nonnamadonna just look at his relationship with Eminem lmao. Once for eltons anniversary Eminem got him a diamond encrusted ring... Just not a ring for your finger. And I'm pretty sure Elton was the one who said it happened first not Marshall

[@Kn9ne5]

They even fold their hands together the same

[@georgemorley1029]

The pianist twist!

[@Aliceacepark]

Wow Elton really put up with a lot

[@tadpgw5305]

They need to make a tv show about these 2 on tour

[@gracealexandre3381]

Forget the TV show. Start a series with Billy Joel and Elton John!

[@deesorrento2692]

2 of the GREATEST in MUSIC both are LEGENDS in the music business. Love there songs.

[@carljan57]

The best concert I have seen. Elton & Billy, Sydney, Australia, 1998.

[@bennydemario4624]

two musical genius and legends!!!!!!!!!!

[@elsbethmcewan633]

I saw them both in San Jose and they were the BEST.

[@stripervince1]

Fantastic, consummate professionals, great singers, songwriters and musicians, the like of which are a vanishing breed. I spent a lot of the 1970s completely wasted on acid, weed and mescaline listening to their fantastic music with friends at parties in the rock quarry and graveyard. The good old days when shit was fun.

[@miketocci]

I'm a little younger but did the same in the 90s with the same music.

[@lisalentile177]

love both of these guys

[@debgib007]

Jay Leno's questions are on the lame side.

[@imbluz]

I think Jay did a great job here.

[@BHHartman]

They always were.

[@miketocci]

Leno always was kinda weak, but perfect for milquetoast audiences. Letterman was leagues better

[@elvisbz]

Love them both...from Monterrey, MEXICO

[@scottharrison3391]

This is gold. Love this.

[@ilikebacon.6483]

I was so glad to be in my 20s for this. They both shaped my musical life so hard.

[@sandynicholson5097]

Saw this tour in Buffalo. Two of my favorite artists to this day. ❤

[@shonblackwell860]

How cool is it to push EJ onto the Jay Leno stage? Almost as cool as actually being Billy Joel! Yeah, Being Billy Joel is the the win!

[@nonnamadonna]

Being Elton John is the win.

[@calumjjarvis]

I love how Elton has always been the mentor of showbusiness. Since getting sober he's helped so many stars get cleen and stay clean. Major respect for that alone.

[@stuartkline1611]

Saw Billy on his Glass Houses tour in '80 and Elton in Istanbul in 1993... I still enjoy playing their tunes on the 🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@matinacummings3781]

Elton and Leon, Elton and Billy! Love this!

[@carolineyoung3481]

“Does Elton ever get flirty back stage” shut up jay

[@claresherman2278]

I know!🙄

[@WakaWaka2468]

It's a joke you uptight SJW

[@MissBlennerhassett876]

@@WakaWaka2468 You're a joke.

[@RegionalRadioShackManager]

@@MissBlennerhassett876 ok Karen

[@MissBlennerhassett876]

@@RegionalRadioShackManager I don't think you know what a Karen is, you dumb fuck.

[@salvadorealiberto]

Jay Leno is a fool. Greatest musicians of our time on stage and he's asking the most inane questions.

[@christianlorre]

I'm sure the agents set up rules for what you can and can't bring up on the show.

[@voice_of_reason5604]

As I recall from the 70s unless you were already a fan, which virtually had to be by word of mouth, the music media in the UK gave very little recognition and indication that Elton was huge worldwide and especially in the US. Same could be said for Led Zeppelin and some other UK "album" bands from that time.

[@bennydemario4624]

two legend and genius's

[@michelebenedosso3899]

I LOVE these two icons… ❤️❤️

[@ZZMJo]

2:55 I beg your pardon? The British way to say WTF are you saying?😄

[@liv_eltonj4446]

Yes aha British humour is far funnier

[@kJ922-h3j]

Except the Brits are also more likely to say that too 😂 it depends on what fits the tone

[@ZZMJo]

@@kJ922-h3j I'm afraid I didn't get what you mean.. EJohn was born somewhere outside London aka British. I use to say it when I mean "sorry, I didn't hear/understand it"....

[@ZZMJo]

@@kJ922-h3j 🤣🤣Now I got it. Sorry, it's late over here...Bed time...GN

[@kJ922-h3j]

@@ZZMJo 😂 no worries

[@marlonrando9272]

Blue collared down to earth Billy Joel and the Queen of England

[@Joelster-og4pf]

Two musical legends. What else can I say?

[@laraemitchell9064]

I saw them together! Best combo ever!

[@MrMelgibstein]

This is American television at the edge of the toilet seat before the perfect dive into the water.

[@gwens547]

Saw them both play in Toronto in 1979. Billy opened.

[@poobum9857]

Leno's irritating!! His guests are awsome

[@johnthedude1000]

i agree

[@kai326]

He's my least favorite talk show host. I can't stand him

[@MJ-oi5wb]

@@kai326 I agree. I never understood how he made it as a talk show host.

[@dalem8332]

Wow! Legends! ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

[@williampasternak1623]

Two of the greatest ever!

[@littlegirl-lc8lh]

Hi John!!!!!!! The Finish Line is on!!!!!!!!! Hi Joel we love your music!!!!!!!! Hi Leno i love your show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😇😊

[@poppyneese1811]

Mozart and Beethoven of our time! The greatest artist in the past 50 years!

[@TheFtocFactor]

Leno: Whose the boss? Joel: (points to Elton) He is. John: No one is the boss. (and I'm the boss, so you should agree with me. No arguments, please.)

[@FutureAbe]

Elton was obsessed with sexual innuendo lmao

[@scottwillis6487]

Elton is the ultimate queen.

[@RFToob]

Love these guys and awesome to seem them on stage together. Leno, [whose humor I usually admire], is strange with the all silly questions like he’s searching for some sensationalistic bit. Anyway, enjoyed this. Cheers.

[@michaelvaladez3012]

Elton is so hilarious! Lol 😂 And Billy just goes with the flow.

[@paulthorsteinson1793]

What a powerhouse these two together.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

That's like Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux together.

[@itzwolfy3522]

Love both

[@MsBarbaraLee]

I saw that show in Toronto in the 94 tour. :) Was a fantastic show...both masters but honestly, Billy Joel was more entertaining to watch. Both sounded freaking amazing, tho!

[@briunnahicks4383]

1:38: the way they looked kinda looked weird

[@drtroyturner7464]

I want to see Rocket man in hopes of it telling how you escape the shadow of The Beatles, Lennon and McCartney and become Royalty yourself.

[@nonnamadonna]

Elton is already royalty. He's Sir Elton John & he's knows some of the Royal Family, past & present. Why do you think they wanted Elton to sing "Candle In The Wind", the lyrics reworded to "Goodbye England's Rose" at the late Princess Diana's funeral - because (a) he was a good friend of hers (even though they had a falling out but made up before she died & (b) he's the best in the business.

[@googalacticgoo]

Two legends

[@rillyjo5810]

that would be a dope show to go to

[@JudyGurl]

It was!

[@garyblanco6665]

Two power houses

[@seattlegolfer]

"All these years I thought it was the other way around." 😆

[@jojowhite9296]

I witnessed Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks at Ohio State stadium last night 8/5/23 but would have loved to see Joel and John when they played at the stadium.

[@djizzah]

two heavyweights with great respect for each other and it would seem genuine friendhip

[@tmalone2530]

2 legends

[@SophiahKoikasWindyQueen]

elton's so funny

[@BreadandFaxes]

Elton is such a charismatic dude lol

[@marcwitt8507]

To short not long enough but good seeing these two

[@christianlorre]

In part 1 Billy admits he didn't graduate high school, in part 2 he admits he won't give his daughter money unless she completes more - like say high school or college...

[@incubrian]

holy fuck. this was a real tour?! that is just epic.

[@chrisletizia223]

“How dare you I didn’t know you spoke Swedish” 😂

[@1111MSSO]

The biggest time I regret not going to Burbank!!

[@rockmusic670]

this was the VERY night that made me a VERY HAPPY BOY, it was when I found out IT WAS MY TURN TO SEE ELTON COMING TO MEMPHIS

[@jameslane8364]

😎 I just love his song Tiny Dancer and Michelle lead on what ESP he has

[@FreejackVesa]

Billy and Elton are adorable together

[@RedHotMessResell]

"So basically, I'm gay and he's straight" I DIED. LMAO

[@RetroSoulGirl]

God I love Elton so much I want to hug him so tight here

[@ConservativeAnthem]

Get your ointment first...

[@kathleencollins5531]

@@ConservativeAnthem Why? They weren't asking to hug you.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

@@kathleencollins5531 Non Sequiter.

[@roseannepryor4068]

Billy ❤️

[@super_coop9925]

Leno read Mitch Albaums 'Tuesday's with Morey'? Great read, bring your box of tissues.

[@acitoneroyal6002]

That would be a great concert, I’ve seen most but not these 2.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Hetfield on the left and Axl on the right hahaha crackin' myself up nm

[@specialknees6798]

Come on jay. Stop.

[@stemikger]

Love these Men!! On a side note, it's weird seeing Billy with hair. And of course, Elton always had a beautiful head of hair. lol

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Fake hair

[@scottharrison9083]

Wig

[@chrisheffernan6600]

Hilarious interview

[@miguelchristopher7234]

Still can't believe these fine gentlemen were together on late night television, accompanied by whatever you may wanna call that squeaking arse sitting behind the desk.

[@azloii9781]

5:01 JESUS ELTON 😂😂

[@TristanandIsolt]

They have very similar voices. I thought Billy's song Big Shot was an Elton John song for a long time.

[@thezombiecreeper]

You’ve got the Piano Man, the Rocket Man, and Jay Leno together. What’s NOT to like here?

[@BHHartman]

Jay Leno

[@miketocci]

Yeah, Leno. Two out of three ain't had though

[@BenjiDarius]

Jay Leno

[@gregwatson8219]

Yes!!

[@Livingthedream17]

It is ❤🎉🎉🎉 who wants a game of pool 🎱 ❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@xForbin99]

I'm surprised Billy didn't crash the wheelchair into someone's house

[@lennon1252]

The difference between them is Elton needs a lyricist to write songs and Billy is a complete songwriter like Paul Simon.

[@porridge57]

Elton and Billy. Incredible musicians, song writers and men. Fascinating personal histories. Deeply insightful. And yet the questions Leno poses to them are juvenile, sensationalistic and downright ridiculous. No questions on anything meaningful or insightful, just a bunch of tripe you would find in National Enquirer.

[@nonrepublicrat]

Elton is in love.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Elton Hercules John (nacido como Reginald Kenneth Dwight; Pinner, Middlesex, Inglaterra, 25 de marzo de 1947) es un cantautor y pianista británico.​ Con una carrera de más de 60 años, ha lanzado 32 álbumes de estudio y ha vendido más de 300 millones de copias en todo el mundo, siendo uno de los artistas musicales más exitosos de la historia.

[@spectrabranwen6124]

2000-2001

[@lynnturman8157]

didn't realize this interview was so long

[@FJBCmonMan]

HAHAHA ELTON JOHN GOT PISSED AT THE GAY JOKE LMFAOO 2:53

[@nonnamadonna]

No he didn't. Elton has a wicked sense of humour.