The way this song is used in the movie, "Almost Famous" is one of the most effective uses of music in any film! Absolutely brilliant!

I love this song. My wife is a ballet dancer. She danced in a local company in Germany. She's all of 5' and 90 lbs soaking wet. We had been dating for a while and I was smitten with her. One day we went to the beach. She was wearing this gorgeous little black bikini that highlighted her beautiful olive skin. We were relaxing, listening to music when this song came on. She began dancing across the beach, twirling and spinning. I melted and knew she was my heart and soul at that moment. She's been my Tiny Dancer for 39 years.

Always thought it was "Hold me Closer Tony Danza." (about 7 people will get that)

My mother was a big fan of Elton John....it was playing on the radio a few days after she passed away and now it holds a special place for me....

Your Song, Candle in the Wind, Rocket Man, Crocodile Rock, Bennie and the Jets, Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting, Daniel, Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me, The Bitch is Back, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Honkey Cat, Levon... Too many. Listen to the whole Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album. It's a masterpiece.

The scene in the movie "Almost Famous" where the fake bands sings this on the tour bus with their roadies & entourage is freaking great. Check out the whole movie.

As many of the commenters have mentioned, this song is on the Almost Famous soundtrack, and is part of one of the greatest scenes in cinematic history (because of this song). But, that movie is based on the true story of Cameron Crow, who started writing for Rolling Stone magazine as a teenager. In the movie he travels with a fictional band called "Stillwater", and it's his job to cover the band while they're on tour. He meets many, many interesting characters along the way -including Penny Lane played by Kate Hudson. It's an amazing movie. Get all snoogly on the couch and watch this movie.

Elton‘s writing partner explained it: Taupin says that the song is not about Maxine (his wife). Here's the story he tells: "We came to California in the fall of 1970, and sunshine radiated from the populace. I was trying to capture the spirit of that time, encapsulated by the women we met - especially at the clothes stores up and down the Strip in LA. They were free spirits, sexy in hip-huggers and lacy blouses, and very ethereal, the way they moved. So different from what I'd been used to in England. And they all wanted to sew patches on your jeans. They'd mother you and sleep with you - it was the perfect Oedipal complex." Taupin adds that the "tiny" was poetic license, although these women were all petite. And "Tiny Dancer" sounds a lot better than "Small Dancer" or "Little Dancer."

"Your Song" came out in 1970 and my husband courted me with that song (he learned how to play it on the guitar) when I was 13 and he was 15. I moved away and married after high school, he went into the Navy and married. We both divorced and found each other 13 years to the day after we met. We have been married now for 38 years. "Your Song" is not only a beautiful song but very special for us. There are so many great hits, you really can't go wrong with anything you choose.

"Someone Saved My Life Tonight". If you like a good story song, His lyricist Bernie Taupin wrote the words about something that happened to Elton. I won't spoil it, but it's a great tune.

You guys are witnessing absolutely the genius sir Elton John ❤ he's a gift from heaven to help us though life 🧬❤️

You're getting a taste of what a lot of us have been listening to since the '70's and a major factor in why, at least for me and I'm positive I'm not the only one, who absolutely knows that today's music doesn't even begin to compare to the music of the '70's and '80's. Back then they played music the way it was meant to be played.

It makes this old hippie so happy to see you younger folk exploring older music and stuff out of what you normally listen too. Music is a universal language :) Keep up the great work!

I’m 60 years old now and still get chills every time I hear him sing and play that piano.

What's remarkable to me is it takes almost 2 1/2 minutes before the chorus. Unheard of today, where the songs themselves don't go more than 2-3 minutes. He managed to build up tension all that time til you're just aching for the release.

this song is a MASTERPIECE!!!

The song is about Bernie Taupin's wife. Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics and Elton creates the melody for almost all his songs. FYI, Eltons real name is Reginald Dwight. Check out his first big hit and signature song, "Your Song".

Do you know how refreshing it is to watch reactors who do not get caught up in the lyrics and just focus on the music first? This is like grown up breath of fresh air reacting. Thank you both!

"Funeral for a friend" is a MUST.

I still love his "I'm Still Standing" Love that anthem. He's so versatile. His 80s stuff is totally diff but equally great. "Sad Songs Say So Much" and "I Guess Why They Call It the Blues" then in the 90s "Healing Hands" was a favorite.

I can’t hear this song anymore without thinking of “Almost Famous”. Not complaining because I really dig that movie…

“I Guess that’s why you Call it the Blues”is my all time favorite song by Elton John!!

Side note - the TV show Rob is thinking of might be "CHEERS" which starts out with a lyrical piano....loved that song and the show

Best song? He's got so many, lol. My favorite: Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.

It wasn’t a chart topper, but “Funeral For A Friend “ is an amazing musical journey.

Three bangers today guys. You're killin it. Nobody dislikes Elton or his music, this is my favorite of his.

I love how you two really listen to the music of my past with such openness and love. It makes me so happy to see it all reach deep inside you the way it did and still does for so many of my generation...enjoy it all and take good care of each other!

Elton was on top at his very best in his early years in his first 5 or 6 albums. Every single album with almost every song is memorable! Madman Across The Water, Indian Sunset,Levon, Love Song From The Tumbleweed Connection album!

While it may not be his most well known song, Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding is possibly his best song.

Bennie and the Jets is one of Sir Elton John's most popular songs.

THIS song gets me EVERYTIME ! My youngest daughter was born 2 months premature and was actually stillborn for the first 4 minutes ! I would play this song for her and the doctors & nurses saw "noticeable changes" in her vitals! Finally on January 18th, 2014 we got our matching Mother/Daughter tattoos ! Mine was actually done in Eryca's handwriting and hers was done in my handwriting !💖💖💖.. and now, that beautiful child has BLESSED me with 2 grandsons, Landon just turned 4 In May and Jaxson will be 2 in December. And she has the best husband.. obviously because he deals with my crazy ass and he still loves me 😉. Also, it took over 30 YEARS to actually MAKE A VIDEO FOR THIS SONG... So y'all NEED to see that ESPECIALLY because it DOES help explain some of the lyrics. He and Bernie wrote this song on their very first trip to the USA ! One example is that the religious group The Hari Krishna, was HUGE then and the did pass "tickets out for God" , at least that's what they believed 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, by anyone. Elton is extraordinarily talented. Thank you for reacting to this! I loved it! 🖤

Then of course, there is his track Daniel. Another beautiful song

You HAVE to watch “Rocketman” the movie about Eltons life…. All the best songs, almost like a musical! It’s so good, Taron Egerton was so GREAT in it and sings himself. Favorite movie !!!!!!

Jay asks "What did he do to get knighted by the queen?" Well, in short, for his substantial contributions to music and charity! Elton John is amazing isn't he! We got to see him in concert when he performed at the Hollywood Bowl! He is a great performer on stage! Thankfully viewers here have relayed the meaning of "Tiny Dancer" One of the popular songs I love are Saturday Night's Alright for fighting, "I'm still Standing', and Crocodile Rock" Just because you asked! :) Enjoyed your reaction! ☮💕👍👏

Love your back drop, you are both wonderful. He was knighted for just being the amazing Elton John. No other reason needed

Elton is everything you want to hear, all songs differ. Like Queen and Freddie.

So many hits ! A true Icon ! Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me, I'm Still Standing, Candle in the Wind. Can't go wrong with any of EJ songs.

So happy to see a younger generation who are rap fans, appreciate Elton's classic music! He's timeless and the greatest artist ever! It's all about the lyrics and how Elton puts the music to it!

All of Elton John’s lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin. Elton’s break out song was Your Song. It’s absolutely beautiful.

I danced to this song with my dad in my wedding right before Covid hit. It was the song that played during our favorite scene in our favorite movie, so we carried it to the dance floor! Thanks for reacting to this one and putting a smile on my face today!

The official video gives this song a entire different feel. The movie ' Almost famous ' helped bring this tune alive. Great movie btw.

I literally just found your channel today. And I gotta say THANK YOU ! I need to smile and I only discovered this year that 'Reaction Videos' are KEEPING ME HEALTHY ! I'm already subscribed !!

This is the first channel I’ve subscribed to after using KZfaq for years. I throughly enjoy listening to the soundtrack of my life while watching you two react it a way of genuine appreciation. It’s like I having a guess over that’s willing to listen as I pull out a few hundred vinyl LPs of B-sides and deep cuts. You each remind of different friends I’ve known. I’m an old man now, but nothing gives me more joy than the music and associations related to the events of the times. The only problem is I’m losing sleep clicking from one of your videos to the next. My favorite moments are some of the unintended, naive analyses you often make trying to decipher meaning or intonations behind the music creation. Refreshing. If you liked Tiny Dancer you MUST listen to Madman Across the Water, the title track from the LP both songs are featured. The string arrangements will make you swoon. Also, I watched your video of Joe Cocker (not Crocker) at Woodstock. For my money, the most dynamic performance there was Santana’s Soul Sacrifice. Stunning. Must be the full version, if it’s edited down it’s a sacrilege. No lyrics, just balls out energy.

"I guess why they call it the blues", "Someone saved my life tonight", "Sad Songs", Levon"

Jay, the piano intro of this song always reminds me of the theme song to "Cheers". Could that be what you heard, too?

The song gets a thumbs up, after all it is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Then, the two of you get a definite thumbs up.

I love the country twang in Elton’s voice in his early songs. Country Comforts is another good one of his.

My all time favourite Elton John song has always been "Empty Garden". Always makes my heart clench when I hear it

You know he wrote the music for The Lion King, right? And he recorded versions of Circle of Life and Can You Feel the Love Tonight that were EVERYWHERE back in the day.

One of my favorites - this song begins so softly with hardly more than piano and builds and builds to full orchestra then fades. Its just lovely.

50 year old woman here…LOVING watching you get to know the music that’s rocked my life. Keep it up. I’m a big fan.

Let this be a lesson to you. Elton John's songs are difficult to beat. Check out "Levon."

My favorite Elton John isn't his biggest hit but "Empty Garden" just moves me.

Almost 30 years ago, I was at a local hospital waiting for our birth mom to give birth to our oldest daughter. She came at 9:58 am. I called her daddy to tell him and he said the damnest thing, for some reason the radio came on and this song was playing... She's our Tiny Dancer 💕

I like how in the early videos you guys are “rap fans”, but now your just music fans. Great to see y’all appreciate all types of music.

"Someone Saved my Life Tonight" "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" "The Way You Look Tonight" are just three of my many favorites of Elton's

Everybody's got a favorite. I like I'm Still Standing, personally.

When one lives on a bus on tour as they were so long, you lay down on the bed and watch traffic out the window as you travel on.

I just found your channel and I've watched like 10 of your videos! I really love your energy and openness to anything and everything. Congratulations on your new little member to the family! You both really put a smile on my face and made my day so thank you. Much love! J.

I was 15 when this song was released, and I'm 65 now. It gives just as many goose bumps now as it did back then.

You have to listen to his breakthrough hit, “Your Song”. It’s his first, it’s his best!

If you haven't heard it yet, check out Your Song by Elton. My favourite by him though is funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding. It's one of my favourite pieces of music. It's a long song but well worth it.

You need to hear “Blue Eyes” and “Madman Across the Water” by Elton.

Crocodile Rock is probably one of his biggest songs. I recommend both versions of Candle in the Wind. Those could also be considered his biggest hits

SO HERE'S A MUST FOR YOU: WHENEVERRRR YOU LISTEN AND REACT TO ELTON, YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT THE LYRICS ARE BY ( BERNIE TAUPIN ) AND THEN BERNIE PRESENTS THE WORDS TO ELTON AND HE WRITES THE MUSIC PRETTY QUICK TO EVERYTHING THEY'VE DONE! :)

Beautiful, Elton John never gets old!!! Timeless

"Hold me closer, Tony Danza" is such a great song, one of Elton John's best songs.

Great reaction. I didn't appreciate Elton John as much when his music first came out; however, I am realizing by watching reaction videos that we were spoiled as teenagers. We just expected great music. Isn't it true that you don't always appreciate fully what you have been given until others start to desire it? Cheers from Canada

Almost Famous baby, one of the best music scenes in a movie ever

"Tumbleweed Connection" is on my list of best albums of all time - Elton John and Bernie Taupin conspired to create some of the best songs I ever heard.

Elton's music made us all feel like dancing, and just being....happier.

This song is from one of Elton's best albums, Madman Across the Water.There are so many great tracks, like Levon, Holiday Inn, Razor Face and the title track are just superb. Elton and Bernie were in top form with this wonderful LP.

HIs most famous song might be "Candle in the Wind" which was written as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe after her passing. Her birth name was Norma Jean which he references in the song and that opening line "Goodbye Norma Jean" is probably one of the most iconic in popular music.

Tiny dancer is the little doll that sits on your dashboard and moves as you drive! Classic song love Elton

I love ❤️ the orchestration in this song

One of the greatest constructed songs ever written.

Elton's lifetime lyric writer, Bernie Taupin wrote this song about his first wife, who he met because she was the seamstress for Elton's band.

Old lady here. It's easy to forget why the hell Elton John is famous. In the 70's he was great and that's easy to forget.

Elton John has sooo many! But my favorite is "Goodbye Norma Jean" His tribute to Norna Jean or as we all know her "Marilyn Monroe"!!!! Beautiful 🎵🎶

lots of different suggestions in the comments but most are not "rocket man", which is odd because almost everyone has heard it, whether it be in a movie or on the radio.. it has been in pretty much everything.. and for good reason.. just an amazing song.

This song from 1971 is a winner like most all of Elton's songs. Tiny Dancer always gives me chills. Keep up the good work Rob Squad, there is still so much great music from the 60's, 70's and 80's and I am so glad I was around back then when music meant something. If you guys are looking for another memorable song by Elton you got to give a listen to the song SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT from 1975, an emotional ballad with a memorable story behind it.

Elton John’s songs are ALL hits. All of them. 🕺🏽

I was listening to this one when I heard a classmate died in a boating accident right after HS graduation; that was more than 30 yrs ago. Songs/lyrics are a powerful reminders.

"Someone Saved My Life Tonight". One of his best

Tiny Dancer song meaning Talking about the song in an interview with Rolling Stone, Bernie Taupin said that they came to California in the fall of 1970. It seemed like the populace is radiating sunshine. The lyrics of the song capture the spirit of California from 1970. Talking about the meaning of Tiny Dancer, Bernie Taupin said that he was just trying to capture the spirit of that time. He shared that he was encapsulated by the women they met, especially at the clothes stores and restaurants and bars during the Sunset Strip. He further mentioned that the women were very contrasting to what he had seen in England. He also added that the women had a thing about embroidering clothes and they wanted to sew patches on the jeans. Bernie Taupin had called it a perfect oedipal complex. Bernie Taupin has effortlessly brought all these women to life by calling them ‘Blue Jean Baby’ in the song. See the Tiny Dancer song here. Who is Tiny Dancer about? According to a report by American Songwriter, the song was written about Maxine Feibelmann. She was the first wife of the lyricist Bernie Taupin. The report added that she was a seamstress for the band.

This song is an anthem for the 70's, it's iconic and timeless

Guys I went down a rabbit hole watching your reactions. I'm 52 so I've heard every song you've reacted to, that being said I love watching your reactions. Keep up the great work!!!!!!

Elton John - Your song or candle in the wind are probably his biggest hits. The latter was re written by Berni and Elton to become England's rose as a tribute to Lady Diana after she died. Fun fact:- A knighthood, and the female equivalent, a damehood, is an award given by the queen to an individual for a major, long-term, contribution in any activity, usually at a national or international level.” Men who are knighted become Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) and shall be called Sir, while women become Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) and get the title Dame.

The TV show you were thinking of is probably Cheers. The intro is a bit similar.

Because it's so beautiful, a lot of folks don't notice: It starts with two sizable verses, then goes into what would normally be "the middle eight," and THEN, ver a third of the way through the song, it goes into the chorus for the first time. And it totally works.

Love Elton John! Check out his song, "Daniel"! Another one is "Your song"!

"His voice sounds different"? It's because he's a genius.

One of my absolute favorites of Sir Elton's has to be "Daniel". I think it's one of his most moving.

Elton John was the last concert I saw before the pandemic, and hearing "Tiny Dancer" performed live was a huge bucket list check-off.

Been listening to this cut almost 50 years. The string arrangement steel guitar, drummer and Elton’s piano are truly masterpieces. Can still bring a tear 9:21 to my eyes. respectfully this was released in 1971, Vietnam, Nixon,the selection draft, civil unrest there was a lot going on. But gas was 30 cents, you and your girl could eat at McDonald’s for 2 bucks and music was awesome! I’m blessed to have been a part of it all!!!

Elton John was made a Knight Bachelor by the Queen for services to music. He's also a Companion of Honor, and a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." RIP Donna K, you will always be the one I was stupid enough to let go

great choice, Bernie Taupin's lyrics & Elton John's music make a seductive package. The whole of the Madman Across The Water album is superb, Tiny Dancer is Joined by Levon, Rotten Peaches, Razor Voice, Indian Sunset (which I love) & the Title track are worth a listen. One of my top 20 albums.

I love at the 7;24 mark where Jay reacts to the run Elton does on the word "Hand" By far the best part of the entire song....always gives me chills!!