Small Town Metalhead Reacts: ELTON JOHN - Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

[@rxlxviii]

The Elton John song that is a must listen is Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding.

[@mikewilder8838]

Hello Adnan, I'm so happy that you're discovering Elton John. He has long been one of my favorite artists. You mentioned wanting a faster song by him. He doesn't have a lot of hard-rocking songs, but one of them is Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting. He has so many songs I think you would enjoy. A few of them are: Daniel, Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters, Tiny Dancer, Sacrifice, Somebody Saved My Life Tonight and Bennie and the Jets. I also agree with the request below for Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding.

[@Hundhammer]

Hey Adnan, thank you for this beautiful reaction to one of the most beautiful love songs ever written in my opinion, because it is so plain and simple. What is genius is that he said almost nothing about the beloved one (life is beautiful because they are in the world, the most beautiful eyes he's ever seen, that's about it...) no age, no gender, no color of skin or hair, and this makes the song universal, any listener may apply it to anyone they love... In case you're interested, there is an exceptional cover by a guy named Henning May who has a unique voice, very gravelly and deep, almost hoarse at points, yet very warm and melodic, pitch perfect. Usually Henning is the lead vocalist of the German band AnnenMayKantereit, but this is only him, on a rooftop somewhere. In the video he's not even singing, instead listening to his own recording on headphones, looking around, smiling, smoking a cigarette.The track is his own piano and vocals, and I swear it is the most beautiful and heartfelt version of the song I've ever heard! You will love his voice, everyone does, it's quite unique in the whole world: If you don't want to react do yourself a favor and give it a quick listen on your own, you will not be disappointed, and you will want to hear more from Henning, his voice is addictive... If so, just let me know in your answer to my comment, I then will suggest another one for reaction, this time an official one with his band, a real live recording and video... I actually think you should watch "Your Song" by him on your own, it's not even on his channel (but of a guy nobody knows, yet it has half a million views in two years...), and as he's not even singing in the video there's not much to react to, but his vocals and piano... oh man! If you loved Elton's version you need to hear this... Henning May Cover Your Song (By: Elton John) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmOQnKyEltB0epIsi=MlkuFeWYT-Ro0HU2 As for Elton, if you want a more energetic, crazy song, try this one. He almost always used to open his shows with this one: I chose a live recording from Central Park NY in 1980: Elton John - Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding (Central Park 1980) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmnLp3qjlr6SfK8si=A7CeTrSBspoTOnDZ 10 minutes long, totally epic! Another song you need to know by him is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", but that's more of a ballad again, you wanted a hard rocking song next... Peace and love from BavaRAYEa! One more thing: At some point you need to listen to RAYE, she's absolutely amazing, a new Amy Winehouse one might say. Different style and voice and vibe, yet everyone mentions Amy when watching her, she has that format, that size and impact... Start with her medley at the Brit Awards. This year she won the Awards in six categories after releasing her debut album in 2023, as an independent artist, no label, no bullshit. No one else ever achieved as many awards in one year (Adele had four in her best year): Artist of the year, best new artist, album of the year, best songwriter, best R&B act, best single... I swear she is incredible, discovered her 5 months ago and she now consumes say 80% of my YT time, I made an exception from the rule as I like you and I love Your Song...

[@revangerang]

Glad you enjoyed c: I really like his tracks "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," and "Crocodile Rock"

[@BearClanMan1970]

Another great reaction. I appreciate your earnestness and insights, Adnan.

[@adnanreacts92]

Thank you 🙂

[@jrc1568]

It is a lovely song. I cant say im actually an elton fan as such but even i know a few of his songs. This one is def created and sung with real feeling. One for the romantic among us.

[@Onibushou]

Elton John also did many of the Lion King songs, which are all great. Of his other sings, I always like the duet for Don't Go Breaking My Heart.

[@WildWestRosie]

My brother used some of the lyrics from this song for my father's eulogy in 1973.

[@angelskunk2206]

Elto John has some great songs! Check out Daniel, Rocket Man, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Tiny Dancer, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me and Candle In the Wind (about Marilyn Monroe)

[@marydodsonmt]

My favorite song by Elton John is "Crocodile Rock." It's a fast song that's very different from this song. I'm sure you'll love it; it's a lot of fun.

[@WildWestRosie]

Maybe try Good bye Yellow Brick Road or Bennie and the Jets. I like the songs on the Madman Across the Water album best, though.

[@bigsarge2085]

💖

[@jeffreykiesnoski7984]

Listen to Tiny Dancer and Jeanie. Great sings. He has hundreds of incredible songs

[@rayfaircloth8253]

You should try "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

💚💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@adnanreacts92]

❤️🤗🌹

[@Wishes890]

The album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, every song is top tier. The song Candlee in the Wind is about Marilyn Monroe, I'd recommend doing that song of Eltons next.

[@sarahallegra6239]

Have you listened to Hozier yet? Start with Take Me To Church if you haven’t! 😊

[@adnanreacts92]

No Sarah, first time listening the name tbh. I'll check it out soon. Thanks

[@sarahallegra6239]

@@adnanreacts92 he’s an Irish singer/somgwriter with the voice of an absolute angel ❤️