SUCH AN ICON!| FIRST TIME HEARING Elton John - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues REACTION

[@janiceduke1205]

Nearly 40 years ago, Elton John worked with one of his musical heroes, Stevie Wonder, on the song “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues,” which featured Wonder on harmonica.

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

I never knew that 💚💚

[@surlechapeau]

Thanks for pointing out Stevie on harmonica!

[@stephaniesupernault3970]

Did not know that. Awesome.

[@michlkwitz]

Stevie's chromatic harmonica is such a signature sound for him. Almost immediately recognizable.

[@michlkwitz]

Stevie's chromatic harmonica is such a signature sound for him. Almost immediately recognizable.

[@nyclion13]

Amber is, by far, the best music empath on KZbin. No matter the style or genre, her reaction is always spot on. 👍

[@leec5170]

"music empath"...I love that!

[@PlumbPitiful]

And to think Jay started this channel by himself and only brought her in as a guest star a few times! Now I can't imagine this channel without her!

[@jprph1]

Amen !

[@davidcopson5800]

I said this a while ago. She's brilliant at this type of thing.

[@deborahdoesscrap]

And she is drop dead gorgeous. Such a natural beauty.

[@robertwatson2823]

I married a beautiful Filipino lady in 1975, and 2 days later my ship left for our home port. I didn't see her for 18 months. I promised to write her every day and I kept that promise. The song faithfully reminds me of this especially the line, " I get the joy of rediscovering you". Great reaction guys. BTW we were married for 43 years, and unfortunately the love of my life passed 4 years ago. She told me if she passed before me to please move on, and I tried to do that, but I can't, because I realize I still love her too much. She is the only love for me.

[@Shellgrit]

That's a beautiful comment. I'm sure you have some wonderful memories to hold on to

[@dougthompson5449]

Sorry for your loss Robert. Thank you for this beautiful love story.

[@jch928]

I too married a Filipino bride in 2003, it was an amazing day on Maui, I love the culture, food and customs and could not imagine losing her, I feel for you and wish you happy times to come.

[@lisalaursen3684]

I’m so sorry for your loss. And thank you for your service to our country and all the sacrifices you made 🙏

[@CommissarBooks]

Amazing and powerful comment. You tube comments are usually full of nothing. But your comment is everything.

[@timmaples5734]

One of my favorites of Sir Elton John's is.... Danial

[@shirleyvanharen3566]

This song came out when my husband left for Germany after Army basic training back in the early 80's, it was a song we played over and over again. I was 19 and still remember it like it was yesterday. Even though our marriage didn't survive this song brings me back to that airport watching him leave in his uniform.

[@sheilameyers152]

Laughing like children is the fun part of the song ….blues can make you laugh ,cry ,run away and hide, etc! The blues make me blue!

[@richarddoran8123]

Mona Lisa and mad hatters. Madman across the water. Lemon. Tiny Dancer

[@deano42]

And for those of us that were doing the leaving, it takes us back to the other side of that airport gate. For me it was the ship pulling away from the pier, but the power, the raw emotion Sir Elton invokes through the imagery of the video he chose to accompany this magnificent piece of art ... well that's a common thread that all of the military and our spouses share.

[@DrMarcStrauss1]

Focus on his background singers sometime. And the lyricist of 90% of his songs, Bernie Taupin...what a poet.

[@mikep6222]

@@richarddoran8123 "Levon" ?

[@orphu88]

Suggestion for next Elton: "Someone Saved My Life Tonight." More downbeat, but an amazingly beautiful and powerful song.

[@nanner3200]

My mom always thought he was saying "Someone shaved my wife tonight" 🙂 She's been gone for 20+ years now and whenever I hear that song it makes me smile.

[@2869may]

Absolutely...!

[@HelloClarice80]

Someone Saved My Life Tonight is my favorite EJ song. It's fantastic. 💛

[@Ernie1978]

Sir Elton is a bloody living legend!

[@howiedavis2316]

I had to wait before I could react to this song. It was my mothers favorite (rip) and she would sing it around the house. It still breaks my heart to hear it. Even though Elton does it beautifully, he does it second best.

[@charlenecross28]

You guys really need to here him and George Michael do Don't let the sun go down on me. You have seen George's pop songs but you have not heard what he can do. And also George Michaels tribute to Freddy Mercury Somebody to love.

[@PaulWhytcross]

More George in general! So many great songs and videos. What a loss he is.

[@cindyerrington7099]

I love Elton John!! Especially this one! I love this video!

[@trjbrew]

One of my all time favorites! This was kind of a comeback hit for Sir Elton. "I'm still standing" is also on this album, which I think you already reacted to. By the way, his great friend Stevie Wonder does the harmonica solo. Please explore his Tumbleweed Connection album. It has those southern elements you like. Where to now St. Peter, Burn Down the Mission, Amoreena, Country Comfort, the whole record is fire.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

same album but I prefer "Kiss The Bride"

[@queenbeedat8726]

Country Comfort is a great song

[@jprph1]

Agree … Tumbleweed is an all time favorite EJ release!

[@kenhayhurst374]

To quote EVERYONE else, Love Sir Elton.

[@Lakeshore14]

Love Sir Elton. One of the best concerts I attended was with Sir Elton and Billy Joel. They had dueling pianos and played each other’s hits. It was fantastic. 😊

[@leovirgo4538]

SO jealous! wish I could have been there, too!

[@BillGraper]

I would pay big money to see them sing each others' songs live!

[@leovirgo4538]

@@BillGraper I know, RIGHT?!?!?

[@Lakeshore14]

The concert was titled Face to Face and it was 2009. Best birthday present !

[@johncurtis7186]

Elton and Billy Joel did a “Face to Face”Tour in 1994, which I was privileged to attend, in July of that year, in Foxboro, MA.

[@andyanderson3628]

"Sacrifice" is probably my favourite of his later songs.

[@Shrykespeare]

You just reached double digits with Sir Elton! Congratulations! The great news is, there are SO MANY MORE to go! For your next one (maybe for July 4th??), I recommend "Philadelphia Freedom". Others you haven't done include "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting", "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", "Nikita", "The Club at the End of the Street", and "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)". As for the video, it depicts two 1950's-era lovers who are separated when the man has to leave for National Service (which at the time was - I think - mandatory, as it was less than a decade after WWII ended.

[@antonyholland]

Nikita, seriously? For me, what "I just called to say I love you" is for Stevie Wonder, Nikita is for Elton John.

[@Shrykespeare]

@@antonyholland I happen to love it.

[@frauleinmona]

Oh my gosh! Yes, "Empty Garden(Hey, Hey Johnny)" is so sad and beautiful! Since Jay and Amber love John Lennon so much , I think they would truly appreciate and love this song that Elton John wrote for Lennon after he was murdered.🙏

[@harrytryon6782]

Good idea, "Philadelphia Freedom".

[@dhawkins13770]

Let me add my two cents here...one of my all time favorite Elton John songs, "The One". Great lyrics, mesmerizing piano, and Elton's voice...absolutely love it!!!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Sir Elton John one of the masters . Candle in the Wind,Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters, Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word, Levon,Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting,Daniel The Bitch is Back,Little Jeanie,Philadelphia Freedom, and my favorite Someone Saved my Life Tonight

[@leefriedman9882]

Love these suggestions. 80s Elton is fine, but nothing beats 70s Elton.

[@cheryljackson5659]

Thanks for these recommendations! Such a deep catalog. You simply cannot go wrong with any Elton John song!

[@mikep6222]

"Curtains", "Harmony" "Captain Fantastic" "The Ballad of Danny Bailey (1909-34)". Just throwing a few more out there.

[@wesleyhester9829]

This song came out when I was in army basic training. My wife and I were newlyweds. This song has a special meaning for us. We have been married for almost 39 years now.

[@jtallday31]

Congrats and thank you for your service

[@lilamuzik3385]

Elton .....talent from every pore.

[@everettthompson7463]

Elton voice changed a few times throughout his career. Throat/vocal cord surgeries were required but he came back stronger than ever. Elton the best!

[@chrisdew9449]

One of Elton's greatest 80's songs

[@julielifejusthappens1232]

Who doesn't just love Elton John's music!

[@RobertEskew]

Watching this vlog and also watching the original music video for "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" gives me a keener appreciation of this classic song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

[@scottsnyder2526]

My friends and I used to play cards all night when I was 16-18 years old and all we listened to was Elton John and The Moody Blues records all night long. Now that I am going on 70 years old hearing all of Elton's songs mean so much to me bringing back my happy times. And, this song is my favorite of all, thanks so much!

[@kimcutts6153]

Honestly, Sir Elton hasn't made a bad song. And the great thing is... you still have plenty to go at. "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" "Candle In The Wind" "Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting" "Philadephia Freedom" "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"(A duet he did with George Michael) & "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"

[@punkydoodle4774]

The original Don't Let the Sun...was solo, on the Caribou album, 1974.

[@lisalaursen3684]

The team of Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin was pure genius. Just hit after iconic hit 🔥🔥🔥

[@bradsullivan2495]

First song on the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album is an 11-minute classic rollercoaster waiting to be heard: "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding"

[@leovirgo4538]

I vividly remember when this song and video came out. I said to my boyfriend, "Why do I love this song so much?" He -- ever the genius -- replied, "Two words: Bernie Taupin." *edited for typo*

[@bridgemanjr]

One of my favorite songs by Elton!!! Any song but TINY DANCER!!!

[@marybaillie8907]

I'm Still Standing Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word Someone Save My Life Tonight The Bitch is Back Candle in the Wind Daniel And the list goes on and on. Elton one of the most talented writers, along with Bernie Taupin. His songs are sensational from start to finish. Keep on this roll , you can't go wrong. Great reaction to a fabulous song. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@tonifloerchinger3462]

My fav song by Sir Elton John.

[@Pezzonovante916]

One of Elton John's many great songs.

[@markatkinson6248]

Sir Elton John is such a legend in the music world. You can't go wrong, great song too!!!

[@subwaygoddess1]

I'm so happy you love one of my all-time favorites, Elton! For a change of pace, try Elton's "Funeral For a Friend." It is extraordinary and Elton has often opened his concerts with that song. ✌️🎶

[@louandlisahayner5314]

I saw him in Seattle for the Yellow Brick Road tour way back when and you're right he opened with Funeral for a Friend and it was so good. You could'nt even see him the stage was dark until the song started to rock then boom.

[@jesseheiman1806]

I concur. It was the opening song of his Yellow Brick Road album and has always been a favorite of mine.

[@jprph1]

Great suggestion !!!

[@1j007zm]

Yes! great reaction!, ❤love Elton John, amazingly talented musician. Would love to see a reaction to Elton John and Kiki Dee. "Don't go breaking my heart".💔 I believe there's a video of it, I'm not sure?. Thank you! Peace! ☮

[@knockoutking3764]

Elton is AMAZING!!

[@everettwatson4966]

I did 4 years in the Marine Corps and leaned on this song to get me thru many a tough time. It’s timeless for me. Thank you, Elton!

[@sharonmullins1957]

♥

[@foreveralone11w]

“Rocket Man” definitely needs to be added to the movie list!

[@imsirius2]

Funeral for a Friend/ Love Lies Bleeding is an absolute masterpiece.

[@janipooh4290]

Little Jeannie is one of my favorites..❤️

[@mysteriousmysticalmoments2023]

growing up with Sir Elton John and he is a Icon my favorite is Your song Is my favorite like you Amber.This song is close second. The Kids would like Crocodile rock. "Laughing like children "is my favorite line from this song. "Rolling like thunder under the covers. "

[@jackdubz4247]

When I was a little boy my mother had this song on 7" single and played it while she did the housework. Hearing it here sends me back to those days.

[@reginawallinger8711]

I've always loved Elton's ability to evoke emotion with music. One of the greats.

[@johnk.2508]

This and Your Song are my two favorite Elton John songs.

[@Islendingar]

Stunning song and with Stevie Wonder on harmonica …. WOW !!!! Just shows that even back in the early 1980’s everyone was saying yes to Elton and wanted to be a part of his songs and recordings too …. Love love love it !!!!

[@terkish]

This song and music video came out a year or two before my high school sweetheart and I graduated and I shipped out to Army basic training. She said she would sometimes have to pull the car over and bawl by the side of the side of the road whenever it came on the radio.

[@stevemariman8769]

EJ's sure got a ton o' great songs! And they're still all over the radio. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" "Island Girl" "Philadelphia Freedom" "The Bitch Is Back" "Bennie And the Jets" "Little Jeannie" "Honky Cat" "Club At the End Of Street" "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" "Sorry Seems To Be the Hardest Word" "Crocodile Rock" "Rocket Man" "The One"...covers of "Pinball Wizard" and "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds"..."Tiny Dancer" "Circle of Life" "Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" "Healing Hands"

[@thorn2497]

🤔💭..."sad songs(say so much)"

[@confucius12012]

Man, I haven't heard this song in years/decades. So freaking good, forgot about that.

[@darkuncle4642]

This song has my all time favorite line from any song ever! Hands down! "I simply love you more then life itself" so powerful and so very true.

[@VanHalensGuitarPick]

“Wait on me, girl, cry in the night if it helps” - it gets me every single time!

[@carolynphelan6734]

His concerts are phenomenal. Solidly on stage for Two hours. He can strike one chord and everyone knows exactly what song he will sing and they go wild every time. His hitsjust kept on coming. "Your Song" will remain my favorite. Sir Elton always delivers.

[@dillowman8]

Just saw him live on Wednesday. He is still absolutely amazing!

[@petezavala8153]

Elton has had hits in every decade since the 60’s who can say that? Truly a generational talent who will never be duplicated. Elton you the man thanks for the memories 👍

[@NanaRMC]

When this song was popular I was dating someone in the Army, I have never heard a song so relatable. We married, had a son and unfortunately divorced but this song still brings tears to my eyes.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Keep in mind that Elton writes only the music (in this case with the help of guitarist Davey Johnstone), not the lyrics. These lyrics are courtesy of his long-time collaborator, Bernie Taupin.

[@robertsimms1318]

Ever since my teenage years of the 80s decade, Elton Johns music and MTV videos are timeless entertainment.

[@roncypert8255]

This is one of my favorite Sir Elton John songs. The simple chorus … And I guess that's why they call it the blues Time on my hands should be time spent with you Laughing like children, living like lovers Rolling like thunder under the covers And I guess that's why they call it the blues… hooked me the very first time I heard it. Love y’all for listening to the RSR family and experiencing and letting us relive some excellent music!

[@haroldroberts6962]

SIR ELTON JOHN IS ABSOFREEKINGLUTLY AWESOME

[@mikekling]

One of my absolute favorite songs by Elton!! Brings tears to my eyes!! 😭 Please check out I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That, Daniel, Club at the End of the Street, Healing Hands, Sacrifice, All The Young Girls Love Alice, Rocket Man, Mama Can't Buy You Love, and Tiny Dancer!! Keep smiling!! 🎶🥰🎶

[@richardhenderson9767]

Philadelphia Freedom, and Candle In the Wind, are Elton Johm songs that are AWESOME

[@BluePatriot-S906]

Out of the hundreds of concerts I've been to, Sir Elton John is still my #1 concert, I got to see him here in my hometown, and it was just him and his piano, no band, no backup singers, just him and his piano, to witness what amazing talent he has, was truely amazing.

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

LOVE Elton John!

[@laurenmichel9686]

This song always gives me chills! Some other great songs of Elton's to check out are "Daniel" (which I'm pretty sure is about a Vietnam veteran coming back from the war), "Someone Saved My Life Tonight," "The Club At The End of the Street," "Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding," (great one to watch live), his songs from The Lion King ("Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle Of Life") and Road To El Dorado shows he always brings his A game even for kids movies, "Candle In The Wind" (about Marilyn Monroe), and "I Want Love" (which has Robert Downey Jr in the music video). So many more great hits but I'll leave it at that!

[@jprph1]

Love all that you listed. Especially Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding

[@lamiabubakar8795]

Daniel is about his lover

[@BobbyGeneric145]

During Eltons Storytellers episode, a guy from the audience asked him to play Daniel. He did and the guy was sobbing. Daniel was his best friend who'd passed.

[@tinagoff3573]

Sir Elton is the absolute best!!! Everyone has a favorite (or two or three) My favorite is “Your Song”. My daughter just got engaged to Your Song and it will be their first dance together!!!

[@JeannieBeanie]

Elton has so many hits.. my favorites are "Madman Across the Water (studio version)" and "The Last Song."

[@Prismatic_Truth]

Oh gosh, "The Last Song" just breaks me. I bawl like a baby.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Elton John "The One", "Sacrifice" and "I'm still standing". ❤️

[@idanwillenchik3050]

Dear Jordan and Amber, I just found your channel two days ago and I can't get enough of it. You are my favorite KZbinrs by far. I love how open minded you are to learn about all types of music and how passionate you are about it. I'm a fan and I have to say something else as well. Life hasn't been too kind to me in general and especially during the last few years. I always find some comfort in music but your videos really help put a smile on my face and get me going so thank you for that and I look forward to many more videos from you. I wish you both and your family the very best. You are messengers of love,music and good vibes. I hope you read this. Keep it coming. With love and friendship, Idan. :)

[@johnthegreek5836]

All Sir Elton John’s songs are masterpieces

[@paulmargett9360]

The legendary Stevie Wonder on harmonica solo there. So many more Elton John hits to discover. "Someone Saved my life Tonight" and "Daniel" from the seventies. "Sacrifice" from the nineties and many more in between. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@DonnaS459]

Remember when this song came out,seems like it was just yesterday...great memories listening to Elton in my youth...I've seen him several times ..he sounds just like his records....Great show every time!!!!..

[@davidwilkins5932]

I’ve been a massive fan of EJ’s since the early days. This song got huge airplay when it was released, but it never really registered with me, and I considered it one of his “light weights”. But I saw him in concert again in the early 90’s, and the soulful way he performed this song made it one of the highlights of the evening. He elevated it higher than most of his more landmark songs. This, and ‘The Show Must Go On’ (a tribute to Freddy Mercury) were the two absolute best.

[@shawnbond6676]

Love this song

[@TucBroder]

Went to his concert last tuesday (the 7th)... He did not disapoint. He may be 75 years old, but man he can go... We got all the hits.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Elton is the king of his genre

[@konniestaabmiller472]

My all time favorite. Seen him 19 times in concert. Loved him since I was 8 years old. Need to react to Saturday night's alright for fighting. Funeral for a friend/Love lies bleeding. And Burn down the Mission. React to live performance of all of them.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

I love Elton John too .. his music is just so magical. 😊

[@noraneff6820]

This song came out while my husband was at boot camp. It has always had a special place in my heart, along with “The One”. Now that we are grandparents, I can’t listen to “You’ll Be Blessed” without crying. He is a magical performer.

[@gunnerysgthartman9263]

"Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting" - Elton John. It's gonna be your jam!!

[@edwardforster8905]

Elton, as in almost all of his songs, is SO SMOOTH!! I would really love to see y'all react 🙏 to *Empty Garden* (Hey Hey Johnny) next!! Such a deep and meaningful song!! ❤ @RobSquadReactions

[@herminiahernandez1512]

It's one of my favourites if not my favourite Elton John songs. A very beautiful song.

[@johnplaysgames3120]

This is one of those songs I enjoyed well enough as a teen (it's catchy, no denying) but I appreciate it a lot more as an adult. For your next Elton reaction, y'all should get back to the rockin' side of Sir Elton and check out "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting." That one's a banger that you'll love, for sure.

[@lavender_granny]

"i simply love you more than i love life itself", the best line ever written

[@ohanaathletics8953]

No line from any song has every made cry until I met my wife and were randomly driving on our way home from a fishing trip and I couldn't stop the waterworks. Now it's a running joke and she loves busting my balls about it, but still...14 years later, still the waterworks and I'm 0% ashamed of it lol

[@buckbuchanan4902]

This is my favorite Elton John song. There is something sadly haunting about it, but I love his voice and piano playing in this one. And when you throw in that amazing Harmonica playing by Stevie Wonder, it really kicks it up a notch!

[@MorrisB1971]

My favorite Elton John song and music video ever!!! Thanks for this. Memories of being a kid in 1984

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

So so so glad you guys did this, my favorite EJ song 💚💚💚

[@chrismcelligott5462]

Mine too!!! I have loved this since I was a kid in the 80's!

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

@@chrismcelligott5462 I was born in 79 So same 💚💚💚

[@skyerae722]

This is one of my favorite Elton John songs. Before my parents were engaged/married, my dad had to move states because of work, and he said that this song was constantly playing on the radio that summer. So I guess he has slightly less fond memories of the song than I do.

[@XFLexiconMatt]

The album it came from, 'Too Low For Zero' from 1983, was his huge comeback after a sales lull. 'I'm Still Standing' and 'Kiss The Bride' was from it as well.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS SONG!!! AND ELTON---WOW, WOW, WOW 😎🔥🔥😎

[@jfox9126]

Have you done Daniel my Brother yet? He wrote it for his own brother who was not the same after coming home from the army. Probably one of the sweetest songs ever written about a sibling.

[@josephscally6270]

I have always operated on the less is more theory in that the very best artists need very little to shine. I have heard Elton with nothing more than his piano and I might like him that way best.

[@brentcox7772]

So talented!!! Try Mason Williams “Classical Gas” from 1968!!🤘🔥

[@luzlopez776]

Omg yes, he is a true musical.icon. listen to all his songs..you'll love I'm still standing

[@CPny65]

You really need to listen to Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding. They are the first 2 songs on The album Goodbye Yellow brink Road, and are meant to be played together. Please trust me when I say they will blow your doors off. Thanks for the Smiles

[@MandyZor-El]

Sad Songs Say So Much & Nikita are my favorite songs from him.

[@ashleytaylor3133]

Absolute classic! Loving watching you guys react to so many classic artists/bands/songs!

[@sassycatz4470]

I will be seeing Sir Elton at Nationals' Park in Washington DC in September for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. The last time I saw him was at the first real concert I ever attended. I was 16. It was 1976 in Philadelphia at the Spectrum and it was my birthday. Four of my girlfriends and I were standing on our chairs on the floor of the Spectrum singing along with Elton and the whole arena to "Philadelphia Freedom". All these many, many years later, he holds a special place in my heart.

[@djdelugach2402]

Great song guys...Elton John has so many different styles, and they all work...You could play a hit song of his every single day, and by the time you're finished, J's beard would resemble the guys from ZZ Top...

[@neuvocastezero1838]

The depth of his catalogue cannot be overstated.

[@iChristyD]

This is my all time favorite Elton song and has been since I 1st heard it in the 80s. I’ve gotten to see him twice in concert (once when he was touring with Billy Joel) and I was waiting for him to play it both times and he always waited till close to the end. I love his music, but this one is just amazing to me.

[@thundernels]

It is amazing for how long Elton John continued to be vital and relevant on the charts throughout the decades.

[@raeann63]

my FAVOURITE elton song of all-time ❤💕💗 it's in that funny mid-tempo range - not really upbeat, not really slow - with a gorgeous build-up to that melodic, rich chorus. and it makes me cry every time. every. time 💔