THIS WAS AMAZING!| FIRST TIME HEARING Elton John - Madman Across The Water REACTION

[@barbarasalley]

The absolute genius that is Elton John and Bernie Taupin!!!! It doesn't get any better than Madman Across the Water, Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters, and Tiny Dancer!! Musicianship at it's very finest.

[@phila3884]

Levon. Enough said.

[@barbarasalley]

@@phila3884 So many great songs!!! Can never go wrong with any of them.

[@JohnReall]

One of the first albums I ever bought back in 1973.

[@michelleb9808]

Oh man yes, if you havent, do Mona Lisa & Mad Hatters, its just amazing, I tear up when I hear it at its sheer beauty

[@reallymysterious4520]

From the first time I heard this song it instantly became my fav Elton song

[@frankofva8803]

I am 61 years old. When I was nine my parents divorced and when I was ten my dad passed away suddenly from a heart attack. My sister and I had a lot to deal with but our one constant was the music of Elton John. Albums such as Madman Across the Water, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player were our refuge. Fast forward many decades and my grown son gets he and I tickets to see Elton in Charlotte NC during his farewell tour. It was a dream come true. I’d never seen him in person and I’m not ashamed to say when he walked off the stage at the end I had tears in my eyes. All the years of his music that nurtured me and my sister created a tremendous emotional response that I wasn’t expecting. Never underestimate the power of music.

[@vicprovost2561]

Just watching these 2 review music does it for me now a days, Amber can bring tears to my eyes, she gets and gets into music like few others in my lifetime, she sure is dead on much of the time. I went to 100s of concerts stating in 1971 to just before the pandemic, and there were a few shows that hit me like a ton of bricks. The original WHO and Pink Floyd made me extremely emotional, they were life altering shows in the 70s. Music is absolutely magical, it has also for me, been a refuge and a balm no matter how screwed up things got. Rock On!

[@KeithSpinneyMusic]

This whole album is worth listening to. Over and over again.

[@jollyrodgers7272]

I love it - it reached #8 in the US, but only got to #41 in the UK. TINY DANCER and LEVON kickoff Side One - brings back youthful memories.

[@reallymysterious4520]

Very true - by far my fav Elton album

[@vicprovost2561]

One of the best sides of music ever, then you get to side 2!

[@scottnorvell2955]

Yup!!! Great album. Tiny Dancer, Levon, Rotten Peaches, HolidayInn, Indian Sunset. Wow. What an album.

[@kevinsacks3185]

Another song from this album is "Levon", probably my favorite Elton song.

[@HumongusAmongus]

I believe they already reacted to Levon awhile ago. If you can't find it, jts probably because it got taken down.

[@phila3884]

@@kevinsacks3185 Just posted the same. It's not his radio hit, but as far as the full package, c'mon.

[@kevinsacks3185]

@@HumongusAmongus just watched it, thanks.

[@LauPulstar]

There Is a cover of levon by bon Jovi, from the two Rooms album a group of musicians did to honor Elton and bernie, and i swear sounds like it was written for them, even tho elton's original versión Will always be my favorite

[@hughdalton7622]

Alvin Hostig is a name that Bernie completely made up.

[@BathtubBass]

Still blown away you haven't done Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding by Elton yet.

[@rripley62]

YES!!!! You took the words right out of my mouth. lol They will freaking love this song with it's length and "chapters" and slow but awesome build. Get to it Amber and Jay! :-)

[@donnacorey5682]

Yes me too!!!!! Been waiting forever! It's my favorite song of all time!❤

[@richstrobel]

They definitely need to listen to Funeral for a Friend. Great song.

[@jerryhinkle3786]

The first time I heard funeral for a friend something melted my brain but I was born in the 60s so pretty par for the course. I still think the song by itself would have been enuf.

[@scottnorvell2955]

The live at Dodgers Stadium version of Love Lies…is amazing.

[@johncook2765]

Can you imagine Bernie and Elton writing this in their very early 20s. This song is 53 years old now.

[@Paul-nl7mr]

yeah,... thanks for reminding me. Lol.

[@eltonfan62]

Good Lord ! I'm getting old.

[@Timur_aka_Tamerlane]

One of his greatest songs, the run Elton and Bernie went on in the 70s is legendary

[@donkey3187]

One of his least impressive songs to me. Very forgettable.

[@stormy8207]

I agree. A special song, not his usual but much more complicated than his usual pop stuff.

[@smd2169]

@@donkey3187Ssshh, the adults are talking…

[@foxandscout]

@@donkey3187one of my very favorite Elton John songs. I remember when that fabulous album was released and saw him perform this long ago. The audience was in awe.

[@donkey3187]

@@foxandscout I don't get it. I don't find the song catchy or memorable at all

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" !!!!

[@BruceDavis-n6d]

Ditto that!

[@rkb2092]

One of the best ever!

[@trudieristich795]

@@surlechapeau Yes, funeral for a friendi. Was in junior high when this came out and totally loved it played it over and over again

[@budmiller807]

Funeral is a must!

[@rripley62]

SO many requests for Funeral for a Friend/Love lies Bleeding. They have GOT to see all the requests....fingers crossed they will have a listen and can thank us later. LOL I can especially see Jay loving the slow build and then the all out rock out!! 🙂

[@sammcbride2149]

"Burn Down The Mission" is another great song from Elton's early career.

[@joeyrobison6629]

"Tumbleweed Connection" is one of my favorite Elton John albums.

[@DanFan2042]

​@joeyrobison6629 Amoreena...wonderful tune. The whole album is great.

[@ladyshar42]

Yess! Though I actually prefer the live version, where they do the whole "Burn it down" section at the end. Such a rocker.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding

[@O_Towne_Bear]

It's a good duo, for sure, but not even the best song on that album.

[@JeannieBeanie]

Definitely Funeral for a Friend! And "The Last Song ."

[@marcfortier6632]

Oh hell yeah

[@TigerRogers0660]

They won't try that one because of it's length (11 mins).

[@fotosbyduane]

The apex of EJ’s songs.

[@TheConchologist]

Brilliance! Maybe the greatest rock jam of all time. Sir Elton produced a sublime, glorious somber masterpiece, never to be topped

[@markwarren7157]

Yes, Amber, I saw that line move you! It has to be one of the greatest lines in rock: "...is the nightmare black or are the windows painted".

[@reneeinla2.0]

THIS is what we all fell in love with when we came to know Elton/Bernie back in the day. You need to listen to early Elton more. Those were the absolute genius, amazing years. The first concert I ever went to was Elton at Dodgers Stadium. He played for 4 hours in a sequined Dodger uniform. It was spectacular.

[@stevehamilton8824]

The writing in this song is excellent. Elton's voice is incredible. Destiny brought Elton and Bernie together to provide the world with a talent that is unmatched.

[@CW-mx7eb]

"Where To Now, St. Peter?" is another amazing one.

[@Nicksterino]

Elton began his career as a revered and serious singer/songwriter and then he went all glam and weird with the glasses and the flamboyancy. His early stuff is by far the greatest.

[@mikeb.7589]

Absolutely agree! Totally lost me with the "Captain Fantastic" stuff. Even though Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is considered his iconic breakout album, I prefer everything prior to it.

[@brianh9358]

I guess I like all the different versions of Elton. I appreciate his music in every era.

[@MikeD_]

@@mikeb.7589 I'd say he was still at peak through Captain Fantastic, even with the glam stuff. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, album and song, are masterpieces, and he was heavily transitioning into the glam phase.

[@aliciazambri4237]

What's weird about glam? There were tons of artists who made a name for themselves doing glam. You essentially said his music was better when people didn't realize he was gay. His entire catalogue is great. Sorry, not sorry.

[@selkirk57]

This album is in my top 5 list of favorite albums. Every song on this album is a knockout. Good reaction.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Sounds like Bostons L,P Boston FROM 1976 total 70s fire.

[@dstonetprs]

Visiting grandchildren and just saw the oldest off to school. It’s a beautiful morning and I open KZbin and there are Jay and Amber breaking down one of my favorite Elton albums. With your upbeat reactions, chemistry and blessings my day just started off even a little better. So fun-thank you!

[@ellencourtney7187]

Elton’s albums are masterpieces. In fact many artists from the 1970s in particular put out albums that were stunning start to finish. I miss that

[@martinellis7156]

The album before this, "Tumbleweed Connection", is IMHO Elton and Bernie's masterpiece - loosely based on the Old West, a pre-cursor to the sound on Madman. God I love these 2 albums.

[@JMac-hf2jy]

Love, love, love Tumbleweed Connection! 🙌🏻❤

[@davechaney1452]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@nickimontie]

My absolute favorite! I love early Elton/Bernie

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Madman and Tumbleweed are by far my favorite Elton albums, although he continued to do great work at least through Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road.

[@papabearlives9995]

Country comfort and burn down the mission. Definitely great songs from this album also ballad of a well known gun

[@jezebelle57]

I remember the week this album came out. This album was an event! My big brother lived in another city at that time. We called each other every couple of days. At one point, he said “There’s an album that just came out and it’s probably one of the greatest things I’ve ever heard.” I answered “Madman Across The Water”. He laughed and we spent the next hour discussing the tracks in depth. We were, and still are blown away by the brilliance of this album.

[@imsirius2]

I'll keep trying. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding.

[@evangeline3152]

Sir Elton has a song for every mood and this one is definitely a mood! One of my very favorites!

[@loriclenney5286]

My first Elton John album was Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and I still have the album!!! I sat for hours listening to it and singing along with the album. It came with the words to all the songs. I'm 61 years old. Love All Elton!!! 1970's and beyond! Crocodile Rock, Candle in the wind, rocket man, etc.

[@adamp2029]

This is my favorite Elton song. The instrumentation is off the charts! Absolute genius!

[@7609RH]

"Take Me To The Pilot", "Elderberry Wine", "My Father's Gun", "Pinky", "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy", "Burn Down the Mission" - all great Elton tracks that you'll love.

[@pjg58x]

Early 70s Elton John was a little different than what you guys are probably used to. This album is from 1971. Several masterpieces during this time. His music started to get a little more commercial as the 70 s went on.

[@PaulRoehl-fi1iw]

Very few have reacted on YT to Elton's "Ticking" . It hits harder emotionally than any others. His piano playing is top notch here.

[@hd123456]

Agreed. “Ticking” is without a doubt the best EJ song that most have never heard of. I’m only aware of three You Tube reactions to the song….

[@melvinperry9393]

'Indian Sunset" off of this album. I promise you won't be disappointed. Powerful from the point of view of the indigenous people

[@tonydagostino6158]

Very appropriate since they live in Oklahoma

[@bhayhurst101]

I’ve watched Jay since he started this channel by himself and pretty well started music reactions. First time I’ve ever and I mean ever Ive commented. You were sooooo close! One cut down on the Madman across the Water album and you’ve arrived at Indian Sunset. I’ve never recommended anyone hear a song more than this. It’s a story, a ballad and a telling of the history of an incredible tragedy of what was done to native Americans. I swear, you guys have to react to this dong, Indian Sunset from Madman across the water. Thanks! Love you guys! -Bob H

[@mikeb.7589]

That's the one I was thinking of! I remember the song, but couldn't remember the title.

[@gallery963]

I've been begging for Indian Sunset for years.

[@savethelighthouse]

@@bhayhurst101 I second Bob's suggestion! Indian Sunset is like Longfellow's 'Song of Hiawatha' Much overlooked and underrated IMHO

[@justmefl7045]

One of Elton's best albums

[@Billy02118]

Please do “Harmony”, the final song on “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”!

[@tedcole9936]

This Lp hit like a BOMB in the early 70s. Not his first album, but this made Elton a superstar. Epic Lp artwork, too. Hand embroidered. Extremely cool.

[@TobyDoak-us8pi]

This era IMHO is Elton and Bernie at their peak. This song is my personal favorite. The cadence of the melody, the angst and power in Elton 's voice, then there's the lyrics! A masterpiece!

[@brianbaker8246]

This is probably my favorite Elton John song just because of all of the stuff you talk about--the arrangement and the whole ethereal vibe.

[@jeffjohnson5421]

My favorites..."Blues for baby and me", "I've seen that movie too", and the one you just played. Thank you so much!

[@katiemanning3761]

Blues for Baby and Me is such a great song! One of my many faves of his. I didn't like his 80s to current. 70s was all magic.

[@connieb4372]

@@katiemanning3761 I feel the exact same way! After Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy (from the end of the world, to your town) his music kind of changed (not sure if he was going solo without Bernie at this time) but anyway, his oldest stuff is the best. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters is up there with this one.. and Texan Love Song which holds a special place in my heart. Have a great day!

[@sigo8502]

In my opinion, this is Elton's best album and Indian Sunset is by far my favorite song. So glad you guys enjoyed this one!!

[@jerrydemara4363]

The orchestral arrangements for this album were composed and conducted by the great Paul Buckmaster, a British cellist, who contributed orchestration on a number of Elton John’s early albums. Jerry.

[@roevega9902]

Another great Elton tune from the Don’t Shoot Me Album.. “Blues for Baby and Me” over looked but a great one

[@Sactown5472]

My favorite Elton John song, love it and he has so many great songs but this one is magical.

[@karenmeliones656]

Mad Man Across the Water and Tumbleweed Connections are his best albums. Where to now St. Peter on Tumbleweed Connections is just one of the greatest unknown songs there is. Thank you for sharing so many great reactions on your channel. Where to now St. Peter a must to listen to.

[@theresamiller4333]

My favorite Elton John album! Not a bad or even iffy song on the album

[@lauriebarrett6789]

Elton John - "Blue Eyes". From 1982.

[@Carrie-so3ro]

LOVE this song! - (even though my eyes are not blue.) Have they not reacted to it yet?!

[@roadkill7314]

Yes, my favorite Elton song also.

[@shawnk7832]

It's the title song of the first album, and it's my favorite by Sir Elton John. All Killer. No Filler.❤

[@chrissyhoran404]

There are so many deep tracks of Elton’s that are just so good.

[@ReedMosier-fu8my]

My absolute favorite Elton John song.

[@ianross5970]

My favourite Elton song from my favourite Elton album. I saw him on the tour for this album back in 1972 from memory. Strings by Paul Buckmaster. A classic from a classic album.

[@steveullrich7737]

One of my favorite Elton songs! The instrumentation here was outstanding especially those violins.

[@shemanic1]

"WOW" ! SO glad you loved it. "Madman Across the Water" has to be my favourite Elton John track & album. The production is awesome, Bernie Taupin's Lyrics at their best & Elton's singing so passionate & soulful. "Levon" or "Rotten Peaches" next Please. Oh have you done "Indian Sunset" ?

[@kellimartin2454]

One day y'all are going to look back and say " wow, why did it take us so long to listen to this song." I'm referring to Elton and George Michael singing DON'T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME ( Live). Incredible!! 😍

[@Lee_yourboylee]

I think they've done some George Michael and Wham! stuff that has got taken down and so they don't do him anymore.

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I liked the Michael Jackson remake - Don't Let Your Son Go Down On Me.

[@UncleDaffy313]

Surprisingly, Miley Cyrus does a pretty decent version of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," too.

[@clarkbrenner6993]

Elton had outstanding arranger by the name of Paul Buckmaster who arranged all the strings on his early albums. That’s one of the things that brought the haunting vibe to the song. He did great things on this, tumbleweed connection, Friends and the Elton John album. You should listen to those early albums, they are really great.

[@stephanisheehan8890]

Gus Dudgeon was such an amazing producer! And Paul Buckmaster a great arranger. The line-up of musicians on this album was awesome

[@leppardification]

The first 6 Elton albums are far and away the best of his career. Yellow Brick Road, which is incredible, was the transition away from the original trio. This song is an absolute masterpiece!

[@GypsySoul65]

Great song and artist! Been a fan since the 70s and saw him live 8 times. Can't believe you don't have a pic of Elton on your wall.

[@ukesrule58]

THE INCOMPARABLE PAUL BUCKMASTER doing the Orchestrations throughout this whole album.....and on into Tumbleweed Connection

[@warrenfoil6851]

Holy Cow! This is Elton at this peak. He's had so many incredible songs each one a peak. It brings back great memories of the early 80's when I and several friends in would gather in the living room of an enormous early 1900's house where we made joyful if not flawless music with acoustic guitars and voices. This was one of our favorites to play. R.I.P. Tricia

[@theodoreritola7641]

EARLY 70s RELEASED ,

[@NobodySpecial512]

His best album: Tiny Dancer, Levon, Madman Across the Water all on side 1 of the LP.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

And it ends with one of the least known but greatest songs :"All the Nasties"

[@NobodySpecial512]

@@hectorsmommy1717 Yea. What this generation has mostly missed out on is putting on a record and letting the entire side play before flipping the record or putting on a new one. So much great music has been ignored.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@NobodySpecial512 There are so many that take you on a journey and you need to listen from song 1 to get it. I am not talking about the concept albums like "Dark Side of the Moon" or "Days of Future Passed" but so many others. "Madman" and U2's "The Joshua Tree" are 2 I can think of right away. They are meant to be listened to as a whole, not just as a collection of songs. Some artists and/or producers are masters at creating this.

[@chrissiegle1065]

Thank you thank you thank you for doing the studio version. Great reaction. ❤

[@TheGallows-rc5od]

Love this. And also, 'Burn Down The Mission, "Where To Now, St. Peter?" are two wonderful Elton songs.

[@scottutz1245]

Madman is absolutely my favorite Elton song!

[@mikethej4218]

Indian Sunset, from this same album, is an excellent choice. Thanks...

[@5891jonathan]

People who aren’t familar with this era of Elton John are missing the best Elton John.

[@costeris35]

Clearly. I had no idea. This is great.

[@sylvimichelle6447]

Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding!!

[@bjdefilippo447]

That bass line, and then the strings... magic!

[@johnlisonbee6494]

I was so lucky to see Elton three times back in the 70’s and early 80’s. He always put on a fabulous show. One of the most talented people ever!

[@mikethej4218]

Anything live from Elton live at BBC Studios 1971, where he played almost the entirety of the Madman Across the Water album would be great. Its just Elton and the piano in Indian Sunset.

[@twobeer3316]

This song is a masterpiece, the production, the instruments, the vocals = 🔟

[@jimdunagan4180]

very nice to see you get deeper because this is Elton when he was young and I believe he put out 3 LPs in 2 years this being one of them. There are a lot of good songs on that one.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Oh yeah, early Elton is something different altogether. SO good! This album and Honkey Chateau are still my two favorite Elton LP's even after all these years. You should treat yourselves to a listen through of both of those. You will love them. Thank you both for sharing this one.

[@Penguinlust1313]

It has been a while since I replied my spirit child Amber, but the expression on your face at 8:22…. Everything my child.

[@marinamartinez6886]

Thick with atmosphere plus Eltons fantastic vocals just makes this song so menacing. Great reaction! 👍👍👍

[@lauriebarrett6789]

Elton John - "Song For Guy". From 1978. It's a mostly instrumental tribute from Elton to Guy Burchett who worked as a messenger for Elton's Rocket Records. 17 year old Guy died in a motorcycle accident.

[@brianh9358]

Another song I think you would really like is "Sixty Years On". Look for the live version titled Elton John - Sixty Years On (17-11-70+) . It was recorded in New York on November 17, 1970.

[@Wordsmyth8]

One of the most mysterious and enigmatic songs by Elton. Love it.

[@Kevonutube303]

Really an iconic song, most dont really know. Elton, a Brit singing about the American President, Richard Nixon and all his antics. Arguably, a madman, who finally received his just deserts.

[@farmerbill6855]

Not hardly a madman. Easily in the top five of US presidents.

[@theresamariegoesplaces9688]

We love you guys and the amazing community that you have created!

[@scottnorvell2955]

That whole album was amazing! I wore that Vinyl out back in the day.

[@Pemialmeida]

ELTON JOHN!!!

[@reallymysterious4520]

From the first time I heard this song it instantly became my fav Elton song

[@robertcrawford1791]

The version of this on Live In Australia is amazing and perfect for the Symphony Orchestra that plays with him

[@kylenobi]

I’ve been watching the channel for a while. You guys love 98% of the songs you react to. Real music fans!

[@savethelighthouse]

Elton performed this and "Indian Sunset" live with the Royal London Philharmonic with his sidemen bassist Dee Murray and drummer Nigel Olson, who many will remember as the drummer for the David Letterman Late Nite Band

[@sammcbride2149]

"Talking Old Soldiers" is another early great one. Incredibly deep and moving song.

[@jangle4246]

Also played on the radio in the early 70s: "IN A BROKEN DREAM" by the Australian/British band Python Lee Jackson, featuring Rod Stewart, and first recorded in 1969. Apparently, for his contribution Rod was paid in new seat covers for his car. It's worth a reaction.

[@pilesovinyl]

One of his best. When I saw him live about 7 years ago a couple of the biggest ovations were for this one and Take Me To The Pilot. If you haven't done that one, I highly recommend it.

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Sir Elton John has been one of my favorite artists since I first started listening to actual music. The first album I ever bought (with my own money) was his first greatest hits.

[@BuddyAkin478]

Even after all these years, leaves me speechless. Shivers!

[@aliciazambri4237]

Yes! Finally! I requested this song a while back. This is early Elton showing his singing chops.

[@DocRock71]

For me, Madman is his best album, followed by Yellow Brick Road. His best work was in the late 60s and 1970s, which is the music that made him the legend and Sir Elton that he is today.

[@Ilurk247]

I've been playing guitar and piano since 1976, didn't realize until hearing this song again what a great influence Sir Elton' John's music had on my playing of both instruments.

[@jerrybourland3346]

One of my very favorite E.J. songs! This ane Tiny Dancer are very rarely requested!

[@jollyrodgers7272]

This is heavy - it's the title song to a great album ~ TINY DANCER and LEVON start off Side One. I know you did the first one, and high time you hit LEVON.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Elton-John's First Masterpiece album, "Madman Across the Water." the song, "Madman Across The Water," is one of his masterpiece songs on the the album. Love Love Love this song.!!! Good reactions!!!

[@sassymess7111]

LOOOOOVVE this song! MONA LISA'S AND MAD HATTERS is another favorite. Too many favorites from this man. I could name 20 more off the top of my head.

[@0819amp]

Indian sunset is another great Elton song, also this whole album is great!!!

[@keymack2477]

Enjoyed the reaction, but it occurs to me I haven't seen the two of you react yet to "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding"!! You seriously need to get to that one ASAP!!

[@Songbird-59]

The earlier EJ music is so incredible. The albums Elton John (First Episode at Hienton or The Greatest Discovery - which you would LOVE), Tumbleweed Connection (Come Down in Time or Where To Now St. Peter), Honky Chateau (Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters or Salvation), Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (High Flying Bird or Texan Love Song). There is so much. I've been listening to him since 9th grade, went to my first EJ concert in 10th grade. You can listen for months and not hit everything. Go way back to Empty Sky and listen to Val-Hala.

[@YvonneMendez-l9c]

Trippy haunting ❤😂

[@cmroberts5898]

Indian Sunset is absolutely the best ballad Elton ever did.

[@MikeKeel]

This whole album is amazing. Elton's best album imo. I know you don't do album reactions but I don't think anyone would complain if you reacted to every song, especially "Indian Sunset" I've been asking for you to react to that song for a looooong time :-)