Elton John Interview with Michael Parkinson 1982 - HD 

Elton speaks about the Middle East blowing up in the 80's. Wow nothing has ever changed there, it's been a constant for an eternity. Nice to hear Empty Garden, one of Eltons best songs thats rarely played in concert. Incredible interview at the height of Elton John's career.

Emotional seeing & hearing Elton so many years ago. I’m not sure if it’s nostalgia or a love of him and music from my youth. He seems like a gentle soul here. I pray he enjoys his retirement from the road touring and spends time with his beautiful family and great friends. ❤

One of the living legends of music ,,, I only started to listen to Elton John this year,, what an amazing musician overall,, easily will live on forever

RIP Michael will we ever see such in-depth wonderful interviews like these again

Love Elton, he's achieved so much and made so many people happy with his music. Shout out for Bernie too without his lyrics the songs wouldn't be here

Wow, this was excellent. I started not to watch it, due to its length, but I'm so glad I did. I had no idea he could be so patient and nice in these interviews that were so extensive. He was so open and talkative....about pretty much everything....even highly personal things. As far as his singing, it was as good as ever, and one thing that struck me with all the songs he did......I don't think I've ever heard an artist perform every song as well LIVE as on the record! But he does it here on every single thing he sang! It was really incredible. And playing the piano the way only HE can play it, while singing so well at the same time....well, I am simply amazed by it. It just shows what a once in a lifetime talent he is. And lastly, when he sang "Blue Eyes" here, I actually thought it was BETTER than the record. Much better, as a matter of fact. And the fact that this was in 1982 and 40 years ago made me think that's impossible! Blue Eyes doesn't seem like it could have possibly come out 40 years ago, but indeed, it did! Where has my life gone?!?! 🤔😊

Always like this interview Elton looks so handsome, no glasses no theatrics, just very normal & beyond talented a genius,

So many of these old interviews of stars when they were young you see the very humble and idealistic side of them before the business and life harden them and change them. Like unpolished diamonds. Elton almost reminds me here of how one behaves when you visit your grandparents. Certainly a charming glimpse into the past. Obviously a legendary talent.

God I love that bloke. I’ve been watching his interviews, shows and appearances since I was a teen in the early 70s. This is the best interview I’ve ever seen of him. And my god he sounds great.

Such a terrific interview fond memories as was in the audience..

At his best. No showmanship. Just him and a piano and his live vocals still strong here especially in the upper register.

This is magnificent. The piano playing, his voice. What a gift. And an amazing heart.

No glasses, no costume,no colorful outfits, no wig, no high heels. He's almost unrecognizable.

Elton is definitely a living legend, good to see this interview on youtube.

Fascinating interview, great British culture, wonderful English ekscentrizm. Hugs from Poland!👍

Ahh the Michael Parkinson interview days…..never to be repeated

"I would not play to people who are eating - that's death to a musician, it's just awful" ... he's absolutely right!

I love seeing his eyes. Great interview, he sang n played so beautifully! Thanks for this video.

This interview is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing it!!

His voice sounds great!

“Three legs…magnifying glass” 😂🤣😂 Elton, you naughty boy!

Incredible interview and amazing performances. Thoroughly enjoyed Thanks for posting

Two years after the 1980 Central Park concert which was absolutely FANTASTIC.

I'm reading these days his biography "ME" and he makes mention of this interview. He was very sad of the way he looked in here. Difficult times for him. Thank goodness he overcame his drug habits and We are lucky having his music forever. Such a great man Sir Elton John 🍀

The audience are so restrained! Don't they realise how lucky they are?!! I just paid a fortune to go to one of his farewell concerts and relied on the giant screens to see anything. They probably paid a few dollars or maybe nothing at all to see Elton John play live 10 metres away.

Elton stopped wearing his glasses between 1978 and 82, then went back to them again in 83 and has been wearing them ever since

Almost a legend 40 years ago...quite unbelieveable..

I met him the day before at the Sebel.. he was gorgeous and very kind to me. I even stole a kiss! He said he’d sing Blue Eyes for me ( was probably planning on singing it anyway) but it was lovely

Elton says, at 29:36, ´and we were like......´ I thought the use of ´like´ in this way was a much more recent thing! Ahead of his time as usual.... He actually makes me think of VB here, no wonder they are friends...

Charming. I wish more music interviews were like this!

You can hear both voices in this era! A little of his 90s voice and still a bit higher ring from the 70s. Amazing. Compare this Rocketman with the solo Edinburgh performance

Love this.. thank you🥰 always fun to see interviews the years I'm the same age...

Just his voice and the piano. Amazing.

Never did like Elton John but absolutely I love his music

Thank you so much for this video ❤️

A great story, very honest and transparent.

At 7:48 he talks about meeting “Lady Diana”…the start of a great friendship and, of course, a tragic end. Interesting seeing him mention it so casually there, of course oblivious to how their lives would be forever linked.

Wonderful what a voice, todays musician cant sing live without autotune and playback

But that was 40 years ago...no backing musicians display his wonderful piano skills

Dare , I say I prefer this version of Elton to the current " showbiz " version .

So sad hearing him talk about John Lennon. You can tell they had a great bond. His voice here sounds great though and what a good interview

Such a beautiful song and sung beautifully by this legend, Rocket man, Mr King size Elton, J. 🌹☘️

Don't think reg would play at Andrews next birthday....! Love Elton's music, from that day to this...

Omg whatva beautiful song to John Lennon.Elton John looks sad ..must miss him so much.I love you Elton John and i didnt realise how much until i watched Rocketman.He looks great here . which woman wouldnt want to hold and comfort him especially after that performance

Thank you for sharing this 🥰

I saw Elton in the 70's and 80's and he played the Match of the Day theme tune at the start of Bennie and The Jets. He also played Max Bygraves He'll Have to Go - love his sense of humour!

He is just pure talent.

Can’t get over the suit, tie and lack of glasses. Elton looks like he wants to talk to me about life insurance.

Thanks for uploading this

Probably the best and most honest interview of all time

Talent. You can't deny it.

He has perfect his craft so well simce this interview.❤ Love him

He looks great it’s nice to see his beautiful eyes.

Sadly, Elton’s father never went to see him in concert. Some people can’t get beyond their retched pig headed selves. Thankfully, Elton survived years of self abuse which no doubt had a lot to do with a parent’s lack of acceptance.

What a beautiful man! Beautiful no matter what he looks like!

What an amazing interview! Interviews are so orchestrated and PC these days. They don’t act like humans and just talk like this anymore.

Elton started getting famous in like 71 and by 82 he was already being called a legend. That alone tells you the impact his phenomenal music had.

Rest in peace, Parkinson

Musician that defied all the odds , His Music transcended

I like his look here the best. A nice suit and tie, no glasses, apparently his own hair. Simplicity and the most attractive in my opinion. Love you, Elton. 🙂 Keep on keepin' on.

2 legends right there , Elton , as always itelligent , Honestn😅

Elton Johns body language tells me he is so nervous. Poor guy. But he did a great job. He is awesome!

Super to see this

Elton without his glasses !!!😮 Rocket Man 🎼🎵🎶👍☝🏻☝🏻

Great show 👏🏻👏🏻

Elton maybe the Goat, but he is also sharing the stage with Parky, possibly the goat of interviewing legends.

He's an effing genius!!

What a great interview

top class interview

Fantastic thx u both XD ❤

Reginald Dwight. Yes. That's a name not many people know.

Elton John from 1969 to 1975 cannot be matched by anyone... And he did a lot after that too obviously

when you get a superstar back when they are raw and open

He’s lucky all his hair grew back. A miracle😂

Wow. Just brilliant.

Lovely job Elt…

Looking nice in a suit,. Great artist ! ❤❤

懐かしいです

In 1995? was Elton in the Show and playing "The River is over flowing!" Have you this Interview with Michel Parkinson? All the best EltonStuff for your wonderful Videos from the best Popstar and Country and Gospil Singer and Piano player of the World! Your Andy

ありがとうございました。

The Mozart of the 20th Century

this time in his life i find much more interesting then today addiction in its throes is always the thing that speaks more loudly

this is the best i have heard him sing rocketman !!!

Great interview. Really got to some depth. Great to have him play live. But why have him lip sync Empty Garden?

42 YEARS AGO.

I love the songs he wrote with Daley thompson 👍🏻🎶

Ah, the famous BBC reverb .... The beeb had a lot of great engineers but the TV guys some of them could only mix one way, no matter who the performer was....

So young

Hey ELTONSTUFF? Do you have Elton WITH Bernie on the Parkinson show? At one time it was on RU-vid, then someone took it off.

Stiill had the voice at 35

41:55 it seems some things never change

The audio mix is off. Piano is louder than his voice. Unbelievable.

We don’t think we’ve ever seen him dress and look so ‘normal.’

"Blue eyes" is quite interesting....how he´s singing it....

Great interview. Can’t believe he said soccer though

Wonderful! No audio enhancers like singers have today. You hear them sing live and you wonder how they got a contract? Nowadays, they can win a contest and be big, and dont seem to struggle like the older artists. Does anyone know if he had any kind of relationship with his 4 half brothers? It looks like Geoff lives in a shanty nowadays, but that's not Reg's fault!

43:03 Elton turns into Toad from Super Mario Lmao😂

That montage of images is pretty tasteless. A dead John Lennon and a picture of Chapman.

Elton wearing a suit??😄 Thankfully he got a sense of taste after this! 😁

"I beg your pardon" 🤣🤣