Don't let the Sun go Down on Me - Elton John | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION! 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

The dynamic range of this song is incredible.

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Elton is an endless well of top tier songs.

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

I've seen Elton 5 times. I love him. With each passing year he gets better. He ages like a fine wine. Fan for over 50 years. I suggest All the Girls love Alice. Also Madman Across the Water & Empty Garden a tribute to JohnLennon. I was lucky enough to hear him play that for the first time at Madison Square Garden. I loved John as well. Cried my eyes out. . Long live Elton.❤❤

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

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

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

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

One of my favorite Elton John songs

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!

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

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

Beautiful song… Harmony is another one . ❤️

What an ARTIST. Phenomenal comes to my mind. Love his music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is one of those songs that really shows off not only Elton's talent, but the band's as well. The backing vocals are written and sung by the band...Nigel Olsson on drums/vocals, Dee Murray on bass/vocals, Davey Johnstone on guitars/vocals and the possibly insane Ray Cooper on tambourine/percussion. Nigel Olsson's drumming in particular is amazing. And in making these songs, each band member was responsible for creating his own sound within the song...with no input from Elton other than his writing the original melody. That's how Elton and the band could create so much music. The entire album here (Caribou) was written and recorded in 9 days, in between world tours.

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.

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!

EJ and Bernie are fucking MAGIC together. I'm 42 and they've been my favorite since like, 1986. Sigh. I just love them so much. I got to see EJ live in Philly about 10 years ago and it was magnificent. ❤❤❤

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.

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.

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

I sang this in my vocal class long ago. Piano only. The teacher didn't know this song, but she sounded great. I knocked it out of the park

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

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

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"!

As I listen to this, I'm reminded of the production quality at the time. You add this to music that's already amazing and it the extra sparkle. Elton has a great feel for developing his phrasing to emphasis, punctuate, and add dynamics. This song has to be one the list of his greatest, and the full cast deserves respect and gratitude.

Sir Elton performed at Glastonbury a couple of weeks back to 120.000 people. Did all the bangers. Watch it on here. It’s quite simply legendary.

This song could make you instantly tear up. Brilliant!

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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really .. this is a A+++ song.. a song that has stood the test of time (49 years old this year).

The song “Ticking” is heartfelt and phenomenal. A must listen. ❤

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.

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".

"I'm Going to Be a Teenage Idol" is a certified banger by Elton.

Sound track of my life! Elton was there for a large part of growing up!

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.

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. ❤

His performance of this song at his solo concert in Edinburgh is a must watch aswell!

One of the greatest songs ever written.

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!!!

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

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.

i think as i hit my 60th birthday songs like this resonate so much harder, when time becomes both an enemy and a lover

I don't know why but lyrically this song is in my top five songs. And I'm a prog need, but the song has always pulled at my soul

'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!

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.

Best concert I’ve ever been to in my entire life & I’ve been to a lot of concerts during my 62 years 🎼 Elton John 1977 Charlotte NC “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” or “Honky Cat” next!! 🎹🎤🎼

Elton's "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" is a good upbeat song from him. Glad to have you back, Alex!

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.

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!

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

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

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.

Also next "Honky Cat" because rocking Elton.

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

So good. What a genius pairing between Elton & Bernie.

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. 🎶🎤🎧

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

Early Elton, and his band, you just can't beat it.

" Frozen here, on the ladder of my life..." Brilliant lyrics, Bernie!

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

As many have said the George Michael duet is mint

Went to his Farewell Concert... It was AMAZING! ❤❤❤❤

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.

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

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!

I'm glad you found the "discard me" line amusing. I love it, too.

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.