Bernie Taupin has to be one of the greatest song writers in the past half century…

Highly recommend Elton John's "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" both musically and lyrically excellent.

Love this song.His duet with George Michael is also great.

Can I just say how much I appreciate that you guys don’t interrupt while the song is playing? Not enough reviewers do that . Thanks.

When I was 14 this song kept me alive. Yes I was at that point. I am now 60 and and this song still brings me to tears

Honestly, the fact that Elton's appreciation from today's generation being so low is actually kind of depression. I mean, you are talking about one of the world's BEST performers, singing memorable and incredible songs on a consistent basis and influencing so many different artists in so many different genres. This sort of talent isn't just "hard to find"... but one that extremely RARE to begin with. And despite being from different generations, you cannot heap enough praise on Elton as he actually deserves to be heaped upon him. So, seeing younger people reacting to his songs for the first time is an absolute treat because it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that when you have "greatness" in front of you, it transcends time itself.

There is a live version of this with George Michael that is awesome. Multiple goose bumps and when Elton himself comes out to sing with George it's just too good.

This song highlights Elton's amazing talent to convey emotions in his vocals. The best example of this in a long catalogue of songs is "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" - perhaps because he is essentially singing his story (thru Bernie Taupin's words). "Bitch is Back" would be a good palate cleanser first, but "Someone" is the S-Tier Elton song still to be discovered.

That line “these cuts I have…oh they need love to help them heal…” punches me in the gut everytime I heard. As a survivor of abuse this song is powerful to me

I'm old enough to remember when he ruled the roost in the music world. Post-Beatles, he was the next worldwide superstar.

The Bitch Is Back is the antithesis of this song. It’s a banger & a 1/2! Definitely a must hear.

Elton John does a live duet of this with George Michael that honestly may be even better than the original studio recording.

This is Elton at his peak. 11 albums released from 1969 - 1976 and two of them were double albums. It is almost hard to believe this is from a half century ago.

The live version with George Michael is goosebumps inducing...

Please understand that Elton John did not write the lyrics of his songs. They were almost exclusively written by Bernie Taupin (up to about 1976) which encompass his best songs. That said, Elton took the lyrics and ran with some great music.

Fun facts: Members of The Beach Boys contributed to this song, and in fact, two sing backup, Brian Johnston and Carl Wilson.

And don't forget. Bernie Taupin is the lyricist for Elton. Amazing stuff from them both.

Oh, don't not give Elton an A+ because he has so many A+ songs, give him an A+ BECAUSE he has so many A+ songs!

I saw Elton twice in concert and he was better in concert than on a record! Love those days!

The live duet of this song wirh George Michael is S Tier+ 👌

Levon and Someone Saved My Life Tonight are 2 BANGERS!!!

He has a live performance with George Michael that is fantastic. The two together are perfect.

The dynamic range of this song is incredible.

Here at 3:59… in the George Michael video he shouts “Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr Elton John”. I get chills every time I see that uptake!

He does a great cover of The Beatle's "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" that's well worth a listen.

I'm a little stunned we still have to tell you Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics for the vast majority of Elton's hits. And he did in this case. They are both absolutely 100% geniuses. Elton's musical genius and Taupin's lyrical genius. When discussing the lyrics you HAVE to mention him and possibly try to work out what he was trying to say. Obviously Elton's performance is critical as well.

Got to check out the George Michael/Elton John duet live. Phenomenal.

Im 63 and grew up when Elton was in his heyday and you couldnt turn a streecorner without hear Eltons song coming from record stores, car stereos, etc. the combination of bernie taupins lyrics and eltons musical arrangements is a timeless combo

S-tier. Period. Elton at his best. With Carl Wilson on backing vocals and Bruce Johnston and Toni Tenille, I believe. Just excellent in every way.

Best Elton John song ever! George Michael did an incredible cover of it too.

Can we take a moment to appreciate Sir Elton John's amazing musical journey over half a century? A powerhouse live performer, a prolific songwriter with Bernie Taupin (and Tim Rice). I know I'm biased because I grew up listening to EJ, but what a legacy!

I just saw Elton live in Stockholm on his last ever concert on his last ever tour and he did this song beautifully. Truly a spectacular artist with a massive catalog.

Beautiful song… Harmony is another one . ❤️

May be Elton's most profound song for me. I absolutely love this song and Elton John was a force in the 70's,

It's 1975 and I'm at an 8th grade dance dancing with a girl to this song......fast forward 26 years and I'm holding her in my arms softly singing this song in her ear as she takes her last breath.

Imagine a twelve year old kid and this was a standard hit of that time. Compared to the music popular today…no comparison. If Elvis owned the 50’s, Beatles 60’s..70’s ?? Safe to say it was Elton. This tune is probably top 15 of Elton’s songs. Just too many in that golden era to choose from. Also, the vocals and arrangement make this an epic.

Elton is an endless well of top tier songs.

If you are unsure as to how good George Michael was, listen to the version with him and Elton John and then go listen to Queen & George Michael sing Somebody to Love

Philadelphia Freedom, Island Girl and Empty Garden are all great EJ songs. Backup vocals were done by a couple of the Beach Boys and Toni Tennille. Good stuff.

A&A, you'll love his "Philadelphia Freedom" and "Honky Cat"!! You should post your reaction to "Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting" from the album review in June.

The king of all power ballads. My favorite air drums song of all time. I know every dramatic strike. Nigel Olssen is legendary on this.

I grew up listening to Elton John. Don’t let the sun go down on me didn’t hit me until George Michael performed it with Elton John live. Then it became one of my favorites! But then again. I feel nostalgic and I have a longing when I hear it. That was then. This is now

Elton’s duet with George Michael of this is one of my favorite duets ever

Nice day for sir Elton.... try The Bitch is Back.... banger all day

I believe Elton performed his final live performance last night. I teared up a bit hearing this. I’ve been a huge fan since the very beginning. ❤

Great song! Elton John is the Bomb! In your Elton queue, please add "Philadelphia Freedom" and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight". You're going to love "The Bitch is Back"!

One of my favorite Elton John songs

This is such an incredible song and definitely one of my favorites. George Michael sang this with Elton John and it was an incredible performance. Two great artists knocking it out of the park. It’s definitely worth a listen.

Also next "Honky Cat" because rocking Elton.

George Michael did a cover of this in the 80s that, halfway through, turned into a duet with none other than Sir Elton himself. There is a live version of this performance that is really special. Both versions are great.

From the Caribou album, I like all the songs on it, you won't go wrong with "The Bitch is Back", and although never released as a single, "Ticking" is a song I know will resonate very strongly even now, almost 50 years later. Excellent song, extremely haunting lyrics.

Great song. Paid special attention to Nigel Olsson's drumming this time, he really controls the dynamics of the piece. For some reason I've always grouped this one with "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" and "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues".

This song and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" (1975) are his two most dramatic ballads, I think. But my favorite EJ song is "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" (1972). All highly recommended.

Dudes, the next Elton song must be "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" His most Bangy Banger, can't believe you have yet to hear it!!!

Would love to see you react to George Michael's live version of this Elton song with a guest appearance by Sir Elton himself! It's a phenomenal live performance!

My 2nd fave Elton number is one that is not heard very often and that is ‘Nikita’ - what a groove. When I hear that I always pretend I’m there in the band drumming along to it.

George Michael’s version is wonderful. They were great friends, and Elton put this song in excellent hands.

This song hits harder now that I'm old. I hear regret, not just towards a lover, but any relationship.

One of my favourite songs. I went to see Elton John in concert last year and when he played this song my eyes welled up, I could see lots of other people were moved by it as well.

As many have said the George Michael duet is mint

Again, I'm sighing over Alex's lovely eyes. Welcome back Alex!

Sir Elton has a good handful of S-tier songs from the 70s, and this is definitely one of them. A&A, please revisit this one at some point.

This was the first song to which I ever danced with a boy, at a dance in 1977. I was 12 and had a massive crush on him. Every time I hear it Imw right back in the middle -school gym. Thanks for the blast from the past!

I like your discussion of the lyrics. I always took "I seach myself but it's always someone else I see" as someone seeing meaning of self only as it is reflected in someone else's eyes.That person's gaze gives affirmation or grounding. The song involves someone deeply attached to a relationship but also how he perceives himself because of that relationship. This is obviously S for me, along with Elton's "Someone Saved My Life Tonight." The lyrical meaning, arrangement and performance just work that well imo.

If you let this album play to the end you will come across a song called "Ticking", which contains some of the finest piano playing you will ever hear! And it's coupled with some of Taupin's hardest hitting lyrics. I've said this before, but you need to hear it.

Daniel is where you go next!

Strangely enough I almost never get the urge to put on an Elton John record, yet every time I hear him I'm amazed by how good he is. One of the Top 10 solo artists of all time, easily.

This song could make you instantly tear up. Brilliant!

My absolute favorite EJ song. Carl Wilson from the Beach Boys and Toni Tenille provide backing vocals.

I swear, I don't understand how in the world you have not reacted to one of the best singers of all time...George Michael. He is a legend. You would probably like his duet with Elton John singing this song live. Elton was taking the stage for the first time after becoming sober...He let George do the heavy lifting and George did not disappoint. Elton was amazing and the crowd was all about it. Two legends singing Bernie Taupin's perfect lyrics. It is an amazing performance. Everytime Elton sings this song in concert, there is a picture of George on the big screen. RIP George. Unbelievable generational talent, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, the entire package. You are so missing out.

You should do a John song, that isn't as big next. He did a Country song in the early 70s, called "Country Comfort". Very simplistic music, with good vocals, and great imagery. Bit of a deep cut.

Yes, Next: The B**** is Back. At 13-14 yrs. old I was a major, major Elton John fan. 💜 💜It has lasted over the decades. This song was incredible and a giant tear-jerker. It sure does resonate even today. I had a dozen or more of his albums that I literally wore out. Bernie Taupin & Elton John - an incredible duo of songwriter and musician. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was one of his most memorable songs for me. I’m super anxious to see this reaction. Keep doing what you do. Haven’t missed one reaction. I predict you’ll love this song. 🎶🎤🎧

Hard to believe his last tour is this year! He had an amazing career...You do need to see the live performance Elton appeared on at a George Michael concert. Have to see the live performance!

I’ll always chime in on every Elton reaction and recommend Levon:) Great song with some of my favorite lyrics from him

Respect to Bernie Taupin for the words.

Coincidently, Elton just played his last concert a few nights ago. Someone Saves My Life Tonight is one of my favourite EJ songs. It's a great one!

"Frozen here on the ladder of my life" is such an amazing lyric

Caribou also has what I and others consider his best track: "Ticking"

'always someone else I see' - I'm living the life someone else wants me to live, not being my true self - This is definitely one of my favorites of his songs - so many meanings you can take out of it and mostly because of the passion on the song!

Anything less than an A would be scandalous. Some songs are just perfection and this feels like one of those.

Classic Elton…. Soundtrack of my childhood ❤️ “S” their for me personally 🔥

I can't light no more of your darkness All my pictures seem to fade to black and white I'm growing tired, and time stands still before me Frozen here on the ladder of my life Too late to save myself from falling I took a chance and changed your way of life But you misread my meaning when I met you Closed the door and left me blinded by the light Don't let the sun go down on me Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free But losing everything is like the sun going down on me I can't find, oh, the right romantic line But see me once and see the way I feel Don't discard me just because you think I mean you harm But these cuts I have, oh, they need love to help them heal Don't let the sun go down on me (Don't let the sun) Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free (Don't let the sun) But losing everything is like the sun going down on me Don't let the sun go down on me (Don't let the sun) Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free, yeah (Don't let the sun) But losing everything is like the sun going down on me

the record co. made elton change it from "don't let your son go down on me".

Just a big old heap of perfection, which is pretty much par for the course with Elton. The words of Bernie Taupin, the voice and piano of Elton, and man, the orchestration! I had forgotten just how good the drums sound in this song.

You guys just can’t know how big Elton John was in his heyday. Some of his work is true genius.

The next song on the album, Ticking... will leave you stunned and speechless. Some of the most powerful lyrics Bernie ever wrote and it's just Elton and his piano. No band needed.

So many more to hit from EJ. Maybe try a couple of more "pop" hits like-Bitch is Back, Philadelphia Freedom, Don't Go Breaking' My Heart, or Saturday Night's Alright (for Fighting).

This LP includes a song called “Ticking”, which contains chilling and disturbing lyrics, but also showcases some of Elton John’s best piano work.

I might have gone to A+ but your reactions and comments are really good. It’s a song that stays with you.

Someone Saved My Life Tonight is my favorite Elton song, forever.

THIS is an "S" tier song if there ever was one. Elevated to "S+" when in March of '91 George Michael invited John to join him in singing a duet of this great masterpiece. It was epic and became an instant classic after its release as a single later that year. Additionally, it's almost criminal to disregard the mentioning of Bernie Taupin when reacting to Elton John.

You gotta hit The Bitch is Back. It's a banger! This song right here is one of my favs from Elton. He has way too many fabulous songs to choose from but hit Bitch! It's awesome!

Love any and all Elton John songs! I've always felt, though, that his earliest work was his deepest and most raw. Just about any song on the album, Tumbleweed Connection, is just so amazing.❤

WoW! I've heard this song countless times since the 70's, but I forgot how great it was. Thanks!

There is an amazing live version of this with George Michael. Great reaction guys. Best wishes from the UK.

I’m sure someone has already said it, but you HAVE to do the version with George Michael. Thing is though, y’all need to listen to this version for a couple of weeks first.

Try his version of this one as a duet with George Michael. Powerful stuff.

Toni Tenille was one of the back-up singers.

This was smack dab in the middle of Elton's peak commercial success. Some interesting chart history-this song would peak at #2 in 1974 for 2 weeks (held out by "Annie's Song" that A&A recently heard), but would reach #1 seventeen years later in the duet version with George Michael. When the "Caribou" album from which this came was released, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was still in the Top 10 in its 36th chart week, and "Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player" was still in the Top 100 after 72 weeks.