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You guys REALLY need to dig into all of EJ’s 1970’s work. He became a bit of a commercial muffin after a while, but his earlier years are a treasure unto themselves.
Absolutely. Unfortunately alot of great artists began to be swayed by the corporate swine a little too much and this level of creativity was hard to sell. They wanted catchy, quickly written short tunes people could sing in the shower.
Hahaha!!! “Commercial Muffin” is a wonderful way to describe some later stuff. Whenever someone says I hate Elton John I say you gotta hear his 1970s work
Honky Chateau was a real good album too I'm surprised sometimes how a lot of his music wasn't more popular and known to the public I guess that's with a lot of great artists like looking for hidden gems
Thanks for bringing this song to the channel. This is one of EJ's most overlooked songs by reactors and definitely needs more attention. So glad you enjoyed it!
@@buddystewart2020 It's my favorite Elton John song too but there are many other great ones. I think 'Island Girl' gets attention though. I hear that one fairly often
No other musician except Elton could have taken Bernie Taupin’s strange, elaborate lyrics (really a poem) and created a song like this. This is why they are among the top handful of song writing duos in history.
@@CuriousGeorge1111 Yes. If you’ve never seen it, Google “Elton Inside the Actors Studio Peer Gynt” and watch him compose music to a random play on the spot.
Love it!!! This album also gave us “Tiny Dancer” and “Levon”. 70s Elton John was the mountain top. Definitely have to check out Tumbleweed Connection for “Ballad of a well known gun” and “My Father’s Gun”. True genius. ❤️🥰
I'm right there with you. I regularly go on a 70s Elton binge. I love those same songs, and Burn Down the Mission, Suzie (dramas)--that decade is IMO Elton's best.
And please listen to the studio version first to hear all the dynamic changes in the song. I think you guys will appreciate from a producing aspect, plus obviously the musical talent in this amazing song.
Thank you so much for doing this song. This album has other gems on it. I'd like to see you react to Mona Lisas and Madhatters off the Honky Chatuea album. You really can't go wrong with Elton.
Kudos to Paul Buckmaster's orchestral arrangements on this entire album and how it elevates every song rather than distract from them. There is a completely different version of this song as an added track to the Tumbleweed Connection extended album with no orchestration, but killer guitar work by Mick Ronson. Definitely worth a listen.
The first time I heard Mick Ronsons version I just had smoked a bowl with my dad. He looked at me and he was like " was it just me or was that a really heavy duty version of Madman Across the Water " 😆 thought we might have been one toke over the line.
Between this album, Honky Chateau, Tumbleweed Connection and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road there’s not a bad song. My favorite songs Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters and Burn Down the Mission.
Growing up in the early 70s.. I remember as a little kid my mom cranking Elton john, Billy joel, Barbara streisand, Neil Diamond and Classical records on the turn-table while cleaning the house.. Elton is forever imprinted in my musical brain 😊
Same here, along with a lot of the hardest rocking bands of the decade. But have you noticed that it diminishes your tolerance for “today’s music”. I try, really try to give “today’s music” a chance but end up turning it off after the first minute or less. It just CANNOT compare with what I grew up with. Sorry if that sounds closed minded but…
Utterly classic song, this is a mood and vibe like no other. There is an extended, alternate version with a tremendous Mick Ronson (David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars) guitar solo. That is also very much worth a listen. More Elton, Enjoy! 🎵🎹🎤🎸🎶
An iconic song from 1971….52 years now….I was 17 then..still a top notch song from the genius of Messers Taupin & John…their foray into prog rock….seen him twice, first time was the iconic Dodger Stadium concert of 1975…and again jn 2014..both outstanding. Seems y’all enjoyed it too!😊
The period beginning in the late '60's was such a watershed for popular music. Every artist was leaving everything they had to give on tape and we as an audience were rewarded with just a treasure trove of GREAT music. At the time, none of us really understood that, we were just young, living our lives and this was the soundtrack of it. I know that I for one thought it would last forever. It's only now in my late, middle age that I understand just what we had and channels such as yours, as well as many others are learning what we were fortunate enough have and how it really has informed and influenced contemporary pop.
This song struck deep when I heard it in 1971 at 15 years old. It perfectly captured how I felt and still does. I think you'd love and appreciate hearing the live performance of this song from the December 1986 concert in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The entire album released in 1987 of this concert is stunning. Please treat yourselves!!
Gentleman, On RU-vid check out Madman Across the Water performance on BBC Sounds For Saturday 1971. Elton and his band turns this brilliant song into a jazz masterpiece. It’s a spellbinding performance. It’s a live performance with his band, Nigel Olsson on drums and Dee Murray on Bass.
@@independenceltd. Yes. Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection and Madman Across the Water. I remember when those albums came out, I was a teenager. They were something else. Elton's catalog is rich in great songs, but those first three have a cohesive feel to them that is unique.
One of Elton's greatest, but you rarely heard it on the radio back then. Maybe that's why I still love it. Had both Madman Across the Water and Honky Chateau albums. Elton's voice was at its best. Sure glad you appreciate my generation's music.
Yes Iconic 70's songs from Elton..."All the young girls love Alice"........ The entire "Yellow Brick Road" album....."Honky Cat".... "Philadelphia Freedom"....." Somebody saved My Life"....." I guess that's why they call it the Blues"...." Tiny Dancer"...…"Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters ".
Next try “All the Young Girls Love Alice”. It is a mix of madman heavy drive and dark subject but he adds the pop on top. So it’s a nice transition song between his musical phases.
Growing up in the seventies with album-oriented radio stations and as younger people at the time; fully invested in the longer-form/extended play listening sessions... I've really missed those days since then! I miss how we used to love sharing and listening to music together! I've watched many youtube music reaction channels these past several years just to relive and fill that void of seeing others experiencing and reacting to music that I loved. You brothers have brought me joy and have helped to fill that void! No BS, just intelligent and respectful, while also sprinkling in some open-hearted/minded appreciation of the music you listen to! With all my heart, I thank you!
Man, this takes me back. I was a senior in high school when this album came out. Had a little portable stereo in my bedroom and I played the album over and over. Tiny Dancer is still one of my favorite songs.
There is a great version of this song that is done by one of my favorite guitarists. Warren Haynes who fronts the band Gov’t Mule. Warren does a masterful guitar based cover. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
Yep, he does a great version. Warren always does a cover song up right. He's a helluva singer as well as a guitarist. I saw him in a bar, back in the 80s, playing guitar for David Allan Coe and his playing really stood out then. I've been a fan ever since. If you haven't heard it, listen to his playing on the Dickey Betts Band album, Pattern Disruptive.
All The Young Girls love Alice, Bennie And The Jets, Someone Saved My Life tonight, Levon, Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Your Song, Tiny Dancer..... Just so many. If you do decide to listen, make sure to download the lyrics. They are as important as the music with Elton John songs.
Honky Chateau was his seminal record. It brought in a new era. Madman was an early indication, and a lot of people love Yellow Brick, and it is great. But I always thought Honky Chateau was his "Rubber Soul" and Yellow Brick his White Album. Do yourselves a favor and go through all of Honky and see for yourself.
Absolutely my favorite song by EJ. That is saying a lot considering his HOF catalog of songs. How it builds and slows down is just so engaging. The strings give it another very polished dimension.
The Susie Dramas from Honky Chateau is fantastic. Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters, Border Song, Take Me To the Pilot, The Bitch is Back. Dive right into the early 70's Elton John catalogue. He had the best band on the planet. Their version of the Rolling Stones song Honky Tonk Woman is great. You cannot miss with this band. Best of the best. Dee Murray on bass, Nigel Olsson on drums and Davey Johnstone on lead guitar. Elton, of course on keys.
Echoing everyone else’s comments. The decade of the 1970’s was, for me, the best Elton. He just exploded on the scene and never stopped. Paul Buckmaster provided the string arrangements. This album, Honky Chateau, Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection, Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Caribou, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy deserve the Led Zeppelin treatment. You don’t know Elton John unless you know these albums. Loved your reaction. ✌️
This is my favorite album of Elton's. Taupin's lyrics and Elton's music make for amazing songs. The production, instrumentation and arrangements are top notch. Indian Sunset will make you cry.
You guys need to discover Leon Russell. (Gotta catch Leon's set on George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh!!!) He was Elton's hero and Elton brought him back to life with their collaboration on "The Union". Early Elton is phenomenal. ALL of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"...
An all time favorite song MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER. And to think the iconic TINY DANCER and LEVON are also on this album. You gentleman will, in time, be listening to cuts from the TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION album. Check out all artists between 1970 and 1975 for unbelievable music.
Wow, so cool that you guys came back to Elton. This song is about Richard Nixon. He was the madman across the water from the UK. Madman Across the Water is a brilliant album from start to finish. Check out Border Song and Rotten Peaches too sometime soon. Keep up the great reactions!
This is the real deal, as you say. BT and EJ making beautiful music. This is what it was like in the "olden days"! We didn't have to suffer through Disney movie theme songs.
OKAYYYYYYYY, NOWWWW WE'RE TALKING YOU GUYS! 😊THE BEST OF THE BEST, THE CREAM OF THE CROP IN ROCK MUSIC AND SO SO VERSATILE! 💯😊 ONLYYYYYY 52 YEARS AGO THIS WAS LAH AND CHE, LISTEN TO ALL THOSE SOUNDS, INCREDIBLE! 👍
I've been listening to him for 52 years and I have always loved his early stuff over anything else ! His early stuff had so much grit and soul to it ! It was very untamed for a lack of better words ! I'd be curious to know why he wrote so many songs about ladies of the night ? You guys would really enjoy his song titled "I've seen that movie too " Off his Yellow Brick Road Album !
I’m not the biggest Elton fan, with that being said. I definitely respect his talent. This song, and Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me are both on my playlist. Great review guys.
Elton John and Commercial Radio created a huge pet peeve for me since about 1975. Elton John has recorded about 600 to 700 songs, maybe more, but since about 1975 all we ever hear are 5 or 6 of his songs, and people request those same songs for reaction videos; for the most part. This happens with almost every band or solo artist. It Drives Me Crazy. My favorite band is The Zombies, founded in 1961. They had 3 hits in the 1960's. Those are the songs that reactors react to, when they had another 150 songs they recorded during that era. The Zombies reconstituted in 1999 and have been writing new songs and releasing new albums ever since, and they're Great. People talk about the good old days of their youth, yet we have The Zombies writing, recording, touring and playing songs from their 1960's hey day and their recent songs, but no one requests that their new music be reacted too, except me, and I simply gave up 2 years ago. I'm all worked up now and need to chill out. One of The Zombies songs from THIS CENTURY that helps me chill is their song, "Breathe Out, Breathe In " from the Album of the same name. The Audio version from their RU-vid Channel is the best. You'd be the first reactors to react to a Zombies song from the 21st century, if you do it. You won't be disappointed. Search The Zombies Music on RU-vid or go too thezombiesmusic.com, find the RU-vid ikon and you will find a RU-vid version of Breathe In, Breathe Out that won't be blocked. They don't block their music on RU-vid. Thanks for reacting to an Elton John Song I haven't heard a MILLION F**KING TIMES Already. ✌💖👉🇨🇦
Airplay Beats doing what they do best. Bringing great old music out of the shadows and shining the light where others are afraid to go. That's why you guys are the best in the business. Airplay Beats has no fear of trying it all. Thanks, guys, for all you do.
AND ( GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD ) WAS ELTON & BERNIE'S EPIC ( 73 ) DOUBLE LP 😊 AND THE LEADOFF TRACK WHICH HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ROCK SONG OF ALLLLLL TIME FOR 50 YEARS NOW YEAH WHICH IS : FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND / LOVE LIES BLEEDING 😊 IT'S 11:07 LONG AND JUST A GREAT AND OF COURSE HIM BEING MY FAVORITE, HE NEVERRRR HAD A BAD SONG IS WHAT I ALWAYS SAY TO PEOPLE AND HAD SO SO MANY BIG HITS IN 50 YEARS PLUS💯
In its totality, Madman Across the Water is my favorite album of Elton John’s. Not a lot of his most famous songs, but I love the blues/gospel influences in the album.
This was actually the very first Elton John album I ever bought. So intelligent and so emotional. Pop music? No. A trip through my heart. Yes. Thought fun. Indeed. Adult music and het so heartfelt. He helped me grow up. I was 23, been to Vietnam and thought I understood everything. This was part of my growing up time. Hope it touches you guys.
The first 3 major EJ records - Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection and Madman Across the Water are all mind-blowing masterpieces - and all have the amazing Paul Buckmaster creating those incredible string arrangements that dovetail so beautifully with everything else going on! Definitely real strings!
