The film didn't happen for another 7 years beyond this, but I'm glad they waited. It was meant to be played Taron and directed by Dexter.

I wasn't necessary for his mother to say that his father didn't like him very much. Obviously he knew that, but hurts more to have your mother say it. Thank goodness he has had people in his life who showed him love.

How sad to think his dad couln't even love him . Nice to see how he noticed his short comings its something i think we all need to do . Elton John has been my musical idol for so many years . You can see how he loves his son and nice that another may be on the way . Its so awesome that he is today in a happy place . Thanks for everything you have given us Elton John !

Molly and Elton obviously have a deep, genuine friendship. It shows in this interview

Elton is honest. That's very rare these days.

He's beyond Brilliant. The fact that he played "Waltzing Matilda" out of any song on that little piano just melts my heart. My mom use to sing that to me. I sang along with it. I just want to hug him. May he and his family always be Blessed.

*elton grabs little kid piano* *somehow plays it*

I listen to Elton John's music all the time. His vocals, piano, songs make me feel good. He is possibly the greatest talent rock has ever produced, whilst there are some very worthy contenders I love too. He's an amazing talent, let's not forget Bernie Taupin's wonderful lyrics, I hope he releases an album of new songs soon.

"I don't think he liked you very much".Wow. Elton gets his honesty from his mother :)

How healing to be the father that you always wanted... Elton deserved so much more from his father who didn't show love or affection. I am sure Elton is the most loving and caring father ever.

I LOVE ELTON JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The bit of the interview where John says that he's always been a forward-thinking person, he's more interested in what's going to happen than what's behind... I find this SO damn courageous and intrepid, it's like Lord Nelson. He reflects on his brilliant, unique career and music for about 1/4 of a second. This man is my hero.

All I need in life right now is to see Elton John be an ecstatically happy and proud daddy. Please, please we WANT him to stop touring after waiting a lifetime for this beautiful, well-deserved reward. He has given and given and given. I love #EltonJohn

I’m very impressed with Elton John’s personally, it is very open, kind, sensitive and thrust worthy person, I totally understand his pain about his father relationship because mine is the same, and in the life-way we met people who became close to us and we are trusting them but no one can replace the parents.

ok but .. imagine Elton’s sons watching rocketman and seeing everything their dad has been through🥺 IM EMOTIONAL

This interview ended Elton's friendship with Molly. The comments about Madonna were made in confidence between takes, Elton never imagined they would broadcast them. He says this in his autobiography.

God bless you and your family Elton!

Only Elton make a child's piano sound brilliant

You can just see the sheer difference between his father’s parenting and his parenting. You can see he is genuinely proud of his son, he is happy with him and David. I also admire how he has really come a long way and how he is just down to earth now. Truly one of my favorite musicians.

Oh ! I can't believe Elton's mother saying his father never liked him because that is so sad for the child which is in every man ....It was the opposite for me because I am a 70yr old Anglo /Irish grandma and my mother died two years ago and told me to my face when I was young that she hated me from the day I was born but whenever I got the chance to see my father he used to avoid the subject because he didn't want to hurt me . Thank God I had grandparents who loved me and brought me up . Well done to you Sir Elton. .we both came through .

Molly, Elton and the legendary parties that they have had. Huge success for both them. Looking forward to the new movie that is coming out this month. Cheers Elton and Molly. Thanks for the music. Molly, thank you for helping Australian Music so much. You both are living legends

I love how some people say Elton and David are "flaunting"/using their sons. Like...don't pretty much all new excited parents want to show of their kids? Of course they want to talk about them and gush over how cute they are! That's not "flaunting" it's just proud parents who clearly love their kids. Plus most interviewers ask them about it sooooo I don't see any issues

One word. BEAUTIFUL

what a strong nice and kind man!! he is a real living rock legend!!!!! we looooove him so much!!

The way Elton's father treated him breaks my heart seeing it portrayed in the film really brought a tear to my eye I'll never understand how a father could not like or love a child they helped create this is an incredible interview his friendship with Molly is beautiful

nothing brings you more joy than a little toddler gigging.. it's just the most joyful sound in your world.

He’s such a dear Just love him ...

So refreshing to hear honesty in a interview!! I love you dearly Elton John!!!

The things he says about Madonna: he thought It was private, and they put It on air. He got mad with this, and talk about in his book.

Elton has a special place in my heart!

Two of the Greatest performers in the World. Love them both. I’m going to Elton’s concert in November and I can’t wait.

I'm really glad he mentioned Someone Saved My Life Tonight - it's so often overlooked, but for me it really is the song that sums up his dramatic and turbulent personal life, and the beautiful friendships that have helped him through thick and thin. It reminds me that friends can be more valuable than partners, they know you better than you know yourself. Partners will come and go, but real friends will stick by you, tell you what you need to hear, and keep you grounded.

You are a wonderful dad...the love in your eyes tells it all....so happy for you and David...

I LOVE all things Elton John! What a wonderful and talented human being.

7 years later, that movie is here and its awesome

Elton is easy to like an admire! Such a down to earth guy, I remember my dad buying mad man across the water record! Fantastic! I never cared for yellow brick road mostly due to his costumes the duck the big glass's etc..but he has come full circle and is much better then ever!! We are so lucky to have his and Bernie's music..much love Elton..

I was never a big fan of homosexuality that's my problem but I absolutely love Elton and I'm so happy hes got two beautiful babies or toddlers! God bless you Ej I love personally love you

When my mom passed away, after I had to sign the do not resuscitate orders and we turned the machines off I played "Your Song" while I held her hand and she passed away. She used to sing this song to me when I was young. It being his first pick, then playing makes it seem like yesterday. I have to see this man live b4 it's too late.

Elton John, YOU’RE STILL STANDING-ON TOP, and we love you-STILL!!!!

He's so fucking cool..love him and his timeless music..

Chills...Someone saved my life tonight❤💙

I like this Elton . Wish him the best with his husband and sons. ITs about time going thru all the years of hard work and drama to finally have peace of mind and love in your heart. Thank you for all the joy you have given the world with your music and many more years down the road for you to pick and choose what you want to do with your life and family as you do not owe us your fans anymore than what you already gifted us with..

I found a new love for Elton! Excited to see him in concert in June 2020.

23 years together today wow what a story to teach not only the gay community about how to be faithful but also the straight community. You guys have a lot to teach people.

When he said he wanted his dad to come see him to prove he was really good.... ripped my heart right out of my chest.

Elton's release of 7 No. 1 albums from 1972--75 was the greatest stretch of quality song output in pop history, with over 90% of the tracks being awesome. Only the Beatles came close, but they had 3 songwriters and four singers. Elton did it all with one lyricist.

Thank you Elton for playing Waltzing Matilda.

I loooove this Interwiew....thank you Elton love you

He’s so loving to Molly that’s so beautiful to see love among good friends Elton is so respectful to him . Delightful

Love Elton Johns music. He is a legend!

When we get Sober Good things do start Happening...23yrs for me and life is fantastic lots of love ...xx Love you Elton John

He is a poet and an excellent musician. Bought Daniel as a 45 rpm at 13 years old. 💕😊🇨🇦

True legend...his music speaks for itself...

Elton is one of the most brilliant performers out there still today. "Love him"

"I said some pretty horrible things about [Madonna] to a TV interviewer in Australia, a guy I'd known since the seventies called Molly Meldrum. You can tell from the footage that it wasn't part of the interview, that I was just sounding off to an old friend between takes - you can hear people moving cameras around to set up the next shot while wer're talking - but they broadcast it anyway, which brought that particular old friendship to a very swift conclusion." - Elton John 'Me' (2019) The media are scavengers. Even if the interviewer says they're your best friend.

My favorite Elton John song? Nikita! I hands down love that song! The melody,the background vocals with George Michael! It’s just a beautiful piece of music!

I am SO happy you have a son now. he will keep you healthy and wise

' Someone Saved My Life Tonight ' is possibly his BEST song. Odd how Bernie Taupin rarely gets a mention.

Sweet person. Rare that he kept it.

Great interview. Love the rapport between them

Greatest singer/songwriter/pop rock pianist of all time.

Rocketman. It's deep and emotional like Elton and it has a happy ending. Love you Elton!

I won't lie never Been a huge fan he has some beautiful songs but I have so much rspect for Elton after watching this wow what a guy

Congrats Elton and David , I have 2 boys and without them I wouldn't of made it this long my wife and I of 26 years are still going , and with a true tear in my eye right now I love her more then yesterday. I've worked in Sawmills 26 years , bouncer 10 years and faught 10 times in the cage mma lost 1 won 9 but 47 years caught up with me quick . I'm so happy for you two congrats some times I listen to somebody save me I'm in a lot of pain . Love ya both , America, Washington state .

He 's SO cute! Congrats, Elton.

" will you get another baby?" ' yes we definitely GET a little brother or sister for him" How kind and thoughtful of the interviewer to give Elton Jon a keyboard. Touching!

I am so glad Elton did that he could be such a great father Ao happy that boy I’m the Ukraine was a sign that opened his heart .

It’s crazy that he’s talking about rocketman (the film) all the way back then

i have always loved his songs and hi story of life..he is fantastic..

What an incredible talent thank you God for Elton and his where with all to hook up with Bernie what an unstoppable God send of a team with a God assignment to soothe the worlds aches and pains with melodies and strokes of songs reflecting our own feelings of pain triumphs and victories . Thank you thank you thank you we love you so much Elton !

I would love to meet elton at some point in my life he seems like an amazing man 💖

That was an unconventional and FANTASTIC interview. A genuine chat between friends really, that we got to see. Loved it. PS pitty about Madonna. I think (have heard, read or seen) that many people in and out of the industry feel the same about her. She's ALWAYS had this seed of discontent and a rather vicious way of going after folks. You'd have to be blind and tone deaf and without any sensitivity whatsoever, not to recgnize that absolutely huge and well rounded talent of Gaga.

He is so warm and kind very rare for a legend

I'm posting in 2019 and Elton is 72 years old! O^OI'm not far behind him. Love his music and his energy. Come to TUCSON, Elton!! Please?

I Always Loved him but Also Admired him more for being a loyal friend & loving to Freddie Mercury!!👏👍👍👏👏

Films comes out 6 years later than expected😂

Great interview, nice eyeing

Elton is incredible !! 🎹🎹🎹

Awww this is so cute, he’s such a proud papa

Wish I could meet Elton

Some things in life I dont understand so I will not knock them....I am a huge fan of Elton John's music

Your a dad now welcome to things change in a second but the love you have for your kids is constant it never changes.

I love you so much Elton! I am 54 now. When I was 12 or 13 a good friend of mine invited me to come to your concert. Her parents said she could invite a friend and she chose me! I was so excited! I went home to tell my dad. He said well you need to ask Liz. My stepmother. I didn’t understand why I had to ask her! She wasn’t my mom! Well she said no! She said I was too young to go to a concert! So I have never gotten the chance to see you in concert. I’m writing this as if Elton will actually read it! Lol! I guess you never know! So I just want to say thank you for all the amazing beautiful music! I’m so happy that you are happy! Love you!

Oh my god when he took that keyboard & just belted out “waltzing Matilda” like it was nothing - my heart exploded. He has so much love for Molly & our country and I just cannot love this man enough ♥️

this is your life elton should be tv doing that show again be nice see this live elton is fantastic singer

This is so lovely x

I love how he sticks up for lady gaga who seems like a genuinely lovely person who i havent met yet.

So talented omg I love you... your song my favorite

Love that there was talks of a movie that long ago & Elton saying the writer of billy Elliott was doing it & then Jamie who played Billy played Bernie in rocketman. Crazy

Great man so good to see Elton happy god help

you give so much to the world,.., take care of yourself. devoted fans

Brilliant. Thank you.

Came here looking for Molly, what a nice insight to Elton though. He always been kick arse! Always gets most tradies on site at work tapping away or singing out as loud as you can.

Great interview. I enjoyed it.

England's best export! We love him!!! 🇬🇧

SO KIND,,,,

Elton's book will be published this year 2019. Can't wait.

one of the best piano players ever.

Good interview,. Thanks Molly.

I love his candor