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The bus scene from Almost Famous. One of the greatest scenes from a movie!

In my opinion this is one of Elton’s very best songs . It’s certainly my favorite !

I love when he sings the line "softly... slowly.." the tempo actually drags just a hair. It's so smooth. You just feel it.

My favorite Elton John song is, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight". I think you would enjoy it, very emotional.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is mandatory

Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding is a must

“Don’t Let The Sun Go Down on me”!!! His duet with George Michael. A MUST LISTEN TO!!

No one but Elton John can do this so perfectly. Pure joy.

Here's an analogy - perhaps odd, but I've been a professional musician as well as a semi-professional basketball player. If Michael Jordan had been nothing more than an average offensive player, he would still be remembered as one of the greatest defensive players of his generation - that's how good he was. Similarly, Elton John could have never sung a note, but he would have been remembered as one of the best studio pianists of his generation. He was simply that good. However, when coupled with the lyrics of Bernie Taupin [somewhat akin to Michael's Scottie Pippen] an unprecedented legacy evolved. In retrospect, we are all blessed to inherit their legacy.

You’ve done it now Jamel! 😉 Elton’s library of classic tunes is ENORMOUS. He and Bernie Taupin crafted some of the best tunes of all time. You go man!

"Tiny Dancer" shows off the orchestration of the legendary Paul Buckmaster - Elton's long-time collaborator.

It's difficult to explain to those who weren't around back then, but Elton John and Bernie Taupin's songs were HUGE in the '70s--you couldn't escape their music on both AM and FM radio. This song really showcases how incredibly talented they both were and that the results of their collaborations were so much more than the sum of their parts--it was phenomenal. What's more, is that they produced so many classic songs of this caliber, year in and year out, for about 6 or 7 years straight. More than ever, I am in awe of what they accomplished.

Bernie Taupin, who wrote all the lyrics, wrote this about Elton’s costume designer. They were dating at the time. Elton composed all the music in their decades-long collaboration.

This was in a great scene from the movie "Almost Famous". I always have to sing along!

The arrangement of this song is absolute perfection.

“Levon” is the Elton go-to.

Funny how people go automatically to Almost Famous when hearing this....such a great movie!

I always pictured a ballerina from a music box when hearing this song when I was young and it had first been released. I had several music boxes...they were common gifts for young girls born in the 1960's and 1970's.

Elton John's "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" will blow your mind.

used this song at my 5 month old daughters funeral. she was so beautiful. every time i hear this song it brings me to tears. Daddy loves you Izzy.

The woman this song was written about lives in Berkshire County MA. She literally was the seamstress for the band and I know her personally. Her late husband was also a singer songwriter who passed far too early.

Seriously...Tiny Dancer is metaphorical. Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics. His wife was the inspiration.

"MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER" "Mona Lisa's And Mad Hatters" "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" "Your Song" "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" "All The Girls Love Alice" "Empty Garden/ Hey Hey Johnny"-Tribute to John Lennon. "Mama Can't Buy You Love"- W/ The Spinners "Philadelphia Freedom" "Levon" "Daniel" "Little Jeannie" "I'm Still Standing" "Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" "Rocket Man" "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" I should stop now. 🙄

This song brings tears to my eyes. My youngest daughter used to wake up as a baby when I got home, I worked 3-11 back then and this was her lullaby. She’s 32 now but it still makes me cry- Love you MaryKate

Elton is the soundtrack of my childhood in the 70's. Faves were "Levon" and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight".

Bernie Taupin wrote this about his ex-wife Maxine.

This song has one of the most beautiful and powerful strings parts ever. Makes your hair stand on end.

I was a high school girl in the 70's, this song was THE slow dance song at every high school dance I went to. Such sweet memories♥

FYI, this song is almost 50 years old. Released in late 1971. Let that sink in a minute.

One of my ALL TIME favorite songs ever !

I remember when Phoebe from "Friends" was singing this song... "Hold me close young Tony Danza" lol

“Your Song” is probably my favourite Elton John song but I also have to mention “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)”. I don’t think it’s well known but I think it’s a wonderful song, written for John Lennon who Elton was very close to.

I really like the scene in the movie Almost Famous when they’re singing this song in the tour bus this song brings back so many great memories growing up in the 70s

one of my favorite EJ songs. I would suggest Crockadile Rock for some fun entertainment...lol. I would recommend "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters", "Bennie and the Jets", and "Saturday's alright for Fighting".

Love that line "Pretty eyes, pirate smile." I'm not even sure what a pirate smile looks like but yet it's such a great description.

This song and "Daniel" are my favorites of Elton John.

Elton is amazing! My favorites are Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me and Believe. You might like the Border Song and Bennie and the Jets. I love all of his music!

As a father of 4 daughters, I can safely tell you, that what you're thinking of, is called a *"Music Box"*. Sometimes the Ballerina figure is in an actual box(or jewelry box), and when you open the lid, music starts as the figurine turns. Sometimes she's a stand alone in the open, on a pedestal, and when you wind it up, it does the spin and music. (And you can get a similar one to that, but inside a snow globe) :-)

This is the best song about Tony Danza ever. “Hold me closer, Tony Danza!!!!!”

One of the all time best entertainers. You can spend so much time on his discography. Love this.

This song features is the movie "Almost Famous." If you haven't seen that film yet, then it's high time that you did. Seriously, it's a must watch.

I remember Elton opening a concert in Madison Square Garden in the late 1970's with this song....and being in love with it ever since.

Absolutely love this song and, I sung right along with every word. Elton John is in a league of his own.

"Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" is Elton's best song and possible one the greatest in rocking and roll history!

Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding is a masterpiece and almost classical in its structure. WELL worth a listen bro.

A masterpeice. Timeless too. Can we do Cat Stevens music too?

Elton John "Your Song" "Levon" and "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" are MUST-LISTENS!

Elton John has an amazing discography, but this one is definitely my favorite. Dave Grohl did a cover and kicked its ass.

One of the best scenes in any movie is the tiny dancer almost famous scene, Amazing movie

Thanks for listening to the music of my youth. Sang this song riding my bike many moons ago. Your enjoyment of listening and appreciating the sound and lyrics make this old lady smile!

It was 1971 and I was 14 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I heard "Your Song." Surely that song was written just for me, lol. I have had the pleasure to see Elton in concert many times, from Madison Square Garden to a small college auditorium, with only him and a piano. Amazing! And still my absolute favorite after all these years.

This song holds a very special place in my heart. When me and the ex wife got married, this was the song that we selected for the mother/son dance. Mom lived a rather bohemian lifestyle, and the song spoke of her through and through. Whenever I get to missing mom too much, I watch that part of the wedding video. The marriage to the ex wife didn't last, but the fond memories of mom endure because of this wonderful song.

You made my wife's day, she loves Elton and has been waiting for you to react to him. You could spend weeks reacting to all his great music. He is also one of THE best showmen EVER. His renowned for his costumes and on stage antics. His range is wide and diverse. His soft side like candle in the wind to his version of The Who's Pinball Wizard for the movie Tommy (that is a must by the way). Thank you again and keep it up, we love your videos

Please cover “Your Song” and “I guess that’s why they call it the blues”. Thank you.

The absolute best use of a string ensemble in a pop/rock song ever

I've always wondered how cool it would have been to be in the studio when a masterpiece like this was recorded and put together. Brilliant!

I recommend Daniel, just because I like it and it’s one I’ve sang live so it holds a place in my heart.

Great rabbit holes to go down!!😂😂 what a successful partnership this turned out to be

My favorite Elton John song. I called my first born granddaughter my Tiny Dancer.

Bernie Taupin and Elton John have been writing together for 50 years. I never thought about it as a kid but I remember Bernie was pictured in the albums as part of the band, and I had no idea then how unusual that was. Talk about friendship goals. I'm SO EXCITED that you're doing Elton John, he's an all time favorite. I hope you keep doing his songs. I have so many suggestions, I don't want to be annoying. But here are a few. Border Song, Your Song, Bennie & the Jets, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Levon (please please do Levon), Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Madman Across the Water, and my personal favorite Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Okay, I'll stop. :)

Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

By far, one of the best songs. Been hearing it since it came out, and heard a thousand versions, still gives me chills.

“I don’t know what this songs about”. Well you’re not alone in that one... also Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters is a terrific Elton piece and one of the few that has a deep but pretty clear meaning

Well, this is a classic of classics. The lyrics, the tune, the vocals, the instruments, and of course the arrangement. This is easily one of my go-to Elton songs. Thanks for reacting to it.

Man, love the strings and backup harmonizing, it is subtle but powerful

Jamel how happy I am for YOU that you're are getting to experience Elton John!!

I have been with you for the last year. I love when you discover songs that a lot of us here take for granted. It gives me a little of the feeling I had when I first heard a lot of these songs. Thank you for that. Keep up this fantastic journey my brother, you deserve it!

Child prodigy who became one of the greatest singer/songwriters of my lifetime. The man can make a piano sing.

Love Elton John now you got to do Philadelphia Freedom

My two favorite songs by Elton are "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" and "Come Back in Time." Oh wait...also "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters." Make it 3 please!

So glad you reached to my favorite Elton song. Peace love and light, keep putting your light out there for us

Saw Elton John in '84. Put on a show like you've never seen. Guy can play the piano like no other.. Thx for the vid!

I love this song so much....hope you enjoy it Jamal !!

Oh yeah! Lovin' Elton John and Tiny Dancer....never tire of his music. And your channel just keeps getting better, Jamel. You are my happy place....a wonderful retreat with great music and friends from all over the country and the world. Nobel Peace Prize should go to you💞😘

Thank you for the reaction! My good memories are flooding - Keep spreading joy :))

60s-70s teen, 1st time hearIng Elton, on the way picking up bestie, “I just heard a new song & singer Our song” found out his name later. No internet. Just had to wait until I heard it again from transistor widowed single mom bought me. She was my everything. Thank her every day. Music is my first love. ❤🎶💙

Lyrics: Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand Jesus freaks out in the street Handing tickets out for God Turning back, she just laughs The boulevard is not that bad Piano man, he makes his stand In the auditorium Looking on, she sings the songs The words she knows, the tune she hums But oh, how it feels so real Lying here with no one near Only you, and you can hear me When I say softly, slowly Hold me closer, tiny dancer Count the headlights on the highway Lay me down in sheets of linen You had a busy day today Hold me closer, tiny dancer Count the headlights on the highway Lay me down in sheets…

If you haven’t, you must see the movie “Almost Famous”. This song plays a big part in that film.

Of course Elton sounds good on a piano, he studied at the Royal Academy of Music in England... it's on the same level as Julliard's here in America, only far older.

Thanks for this & Funeral for a Friend! Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word, Harmony, Saturday Nights All Right for Fighting, Greatest Discovery, Tonight, Blessed, Come Down in Time, so many truly unique & wonderful sings I love from Elton & Bernie.

The Ballard of Danny Bailey and Roy Rogers are both great off Yellow Brick Road. I love them both

Must listen to studio version of "don't let the sun go down on me & " your song"

This is easiestly my favorite spot on youtube these videos remind me of all the great feelings ive had listening to all of this great music, thank you for keeping it alive.

getting to see Elton finally on oct 16 tacoma dome..a fan for 50 years

Check "Levon" by Elton John.

So many more before you! Maybe try Levon, Madman across the water, and a true gem “ The greatest discovery! Enjoy!

Growing up in the 70’s Elton was my idol! I started playing the piano because of him. I played “Your Song” on the piano at my Middle school talent show in 7th grade. I had his image all over my bedroom walls and all his albums nearby. I only saw him once. He was Captain Fantastic! You are so funny!

Tiny Dancer is my absolute favorite song of all time 💜 love Elton, and loved this reaction!

He wrote the song as a wedding gift to the seamstress for his band, an L..A. girl that was getting married to a member of his band.

Border Song. An early Elton John masterpiece

I love what you do man. I love your attitude and your take on things. Just keep doing what you do much appreciated

Grew up on Elton John, with all the other great 70's music. His music is magical 🤩 you've opened up a huge rabbit hole of great feel good music, Levon and Madman across the water are must plays. Also The Kings, switching to glide. As always you are appreciated for taking the time to enjoy this music with us.

Do the song “I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues”

- *The Edge Of Seventeen* By Stevie Nicks 💯🔥

I appreciate your keeping the music of my life alive. Thank you, love your personality.

Enjoy. There will never be another lyricist composer combo like Bernie Taupin & Elton John. Their ability to link words to arrangement. Absolutely unbelievable body of work.

Check out “Island Girl”, “Don’t Let The Sun go down on me” and “Honky Cat”

Hold me closer Tony Danza

I’ve heard this song a zillion times( love it and all of Eltons songs) but this was the 1st time, at the very end, I heard the “oooo , oooo, ooo , in the background. Thank you Jamel ♥️