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It's got alot of filler in it though ... you could seriously remove half the buildup to the first chorus and it would be a better song. Agreed it's a great song as is though.
Me neither, the two are inextricably linked for me now, and that's not a bad thing..it's an amazing scene in an amazing movie. They showed how all of us feel when we hear this song
We all took this level of talent so for granted back then, never knowing there'd come a time when composition like this just really wouldn't exist anymore.
"Epic" That's what we thought about it when it came out and with nearly every song he's been associated with. I'm sure you've heard of people climbing the mountain to stardom. Elton is one of the giants in music that can step over that mountain many have struggled to climb.
I could be wrong on some of the details -- but I believe Bernie Taupin penned the lyrics for this song during Elton John's first visit to the USA wherein Taupin met and eventually married Maxine Feibelman. As I have heard, the band had a double-decker bus set up like a big RV with little bedrooms and so on, and sometimes they rode in it between tour stops. So "seamstress for the band; you married a music man,." "Count the headlights on the highway" was a way to fall alseep; "you had a busy day today." Also "lookin' on she sings the song," etc., during the shows. We also get images of Los Angeles with preachers on the boulevard, dancing in the (beach) sand, etc. I understand Elton John's starting point for the tour was there.
It's a song so good that it will move you even after listening to over and over, for years. Elton and his lyricist Bernie Taupin are sorcerers of pop culture
Young lady you have to understand I was a teenager when this song was on the radio. Nobody today makes songs like this. Please enjoy the old music!!! It was the best!!!
I first fell in love with Tiny Dancer back in the seventies, and I still listened to it at least once a week. I hope when I am on my deathbed, I will be able to shout out to some to put "Tiny Dancer" on for me, so I can hear it one last time.
Angela, please take some time away from song reactions and watch Almost Famous from 2001. “Tiny Dancer” is featured in this film. I grew up in the 70’s listening to Elton. This was a wonderful memory for me, my best friend and neighbor introduced me to her first Elton John album. It was Christmas morning we both sat on the floor of her bedroom and she played the album on her record player I was 12. It was the most incredible thing I heard, his vocals were like magic. We both loved his voice. I discovered rock music and life was never the same. Elton John gave me music that got me into other styles and other bands into my teenage years throughout my adult life. I saw Almost Famous on HBO as an adult in 2001. Directed by the genius Cameron Crowe. I really really believe you’ll like this movie. I adored Almost Famous. You’re gonna need Kleenex. Great reaction. Have a great day. 🤩☀☀ BTW: Election Day is November 8th 2022! I voted early. Please make your vote count!
To really appreciate this song you have to breathe in the scene on the bus from the movie “Almost Famous”. That movie really captures the spirit of the music of that time (this song and more). That scene, and the entire movie, will make you cry happy and sad tears - all at the same time. So many memories of my childhood and adolescent years are wrapped up in this song. I hope you get a chance to check out the movie. It is definitely worth the watch…
Epic indeed......the musical tapestries that Elton excels at are numerous.....he and lyricist Bernie Taupin created many a gem....."Madman Across the Water"....."Indian Sunset" to start the list.....which goes on.....and on....and on. Thanks for bringing me back to driving down the freeways in the California sun ....back in those good old days....which we can enjoy again.....if we choose to 👍💖🌈🎼👍💖🌈🎼👍💖🌈🎼
Another Tribute to My Mom who passed away young! She was a professional dancer with June Taylor Dancers who were on the Jackie Gleason Show. My dad a drummer. Heavenly Childhood! Elton John sent a Phone Wire of Condolences (Not to brag... just an amazing SEASON of Life for me) Her friend was Duke Ellington daughter.. My mom was an Angel on Earth and anyone who worked with her holds her in their heart. I was a preteen. Had NO CLUE these names of people she would talk on phone or work with were actually famous. Some newly famous and some old school. My dad made me think (in my mind) everyone sees STARS. lol Too Cool. You bring memories so tucked in my heart TEARS OF JOY finally release Sorrow. This SONG is an example of how Angels are on Earth to me. Who knew I'd ever share such intimate memories so publicly. Id rarely discuss her all my life as she is GUARDED in my heart forever. 💛💛💛 Suddenly you bring therapeutic healing simply of your genuine sincerity of appreciation of Songs of Long Ago... I figured I would get to ponder such delicate passion in everlasting LOVINGKINDNSS eternally. As we are here less than a blink of an eye! She knew Tiny Tim too... TIP TOE THRU THE TULIPS... 🌷🌷🌷 with his Ukele on the Don Ho Show in Hawaii. Enough Name Dropping of people who were just kind souls to me. 😇
Greatest scene in ALMOST FAMOUS 2001.. Kate Hudson..great movie about a rock band..written by Cameron Crowe. It's about music..has amazing soundtrack!! Watch it please..all singing on the tour bus!!
When you said road trip song it came to mind that this song is included in a road-trip scene in the Cameron Crow film "Almost Famous". A wonderful music movie / comedy / love story that I highly highly recommend watching if you're not familiar with it yet. Sooo so good! (+ lots of good tunes from the 70's)
When I look back at my life, this song, amongst ALL the songs ever made is the song that I have heard the most often. From the radio, records, tapes, cd's, satellite, this song always seems to come on. U described it as Epic and that it certainly is, both musically, lyrically and to me its Epic from the impact it has had on my life and it's importance in music history. Its so perfect that it defies genres and is timeless. It fits into any age. I just wished that u had watched the video version but this is one of my favorite reactions from u. Thanks for doing this song.
I always thought it would be fun as hell to play in this band. How cool would it have been to be part of such amazing compositions? You could almost see these guys gushing in pure joy because they knew they were part of something special.
Elton not only sounded good in the studio, but I saw him in concert 5 times,,, Ever the performer, it was a fun time. The best of all was his Single Person tour in Russia. I was fortunate to be in Russia for work in 1979, and Elton along with Percussionist Ray Cooper put on a show for the ages, Just the two of them... No other musicians.
I know it's been a while since you done this one, but the instrument you were asking about is a steel guitar. As many times as I've heard this I never realized there was a steel in it
Elton is so good in so many ways. I enjoyed your reaction to one of his many songs. I think you would like hearing "Benny and The Jets on Soul Train in 1975 and 'I'm Still Standing" in 1983.
Someone recently posted a video on what makes this song great. I didn't watch it but the title put me thinking. For me its the string arrangement with the cellos. So atmospheric. This instrument is perhaps closest to the heart strings.
I love how he does 9 verses before he gets to the first chorus. They each build slightly in intensity. Early Elton songs were not predictable, he just wrote to Bernie's lyrics which were written more like poetry back then.
When you have a producer and arranger working so well together, this is the resulting magic. The country sounding instrument you were trying to name is the pedal steel guitar. The Doobie Brothers “South City Midnight Lady” features Jeff “Skunk” Baxter working his talents on one. A simply beautiful sound on a achingly pretty song. Thanks for the wonderful reaction!
Elton John is One of My Favorite Rock Stars of the 70s & 80s. This Song happens to be One of My Favorite Songs also. There's not a Track that You can't Like of Elton's Work. Bernie Taupin was always Poetic and Elton John Knew how to put the sound Together for it to Connect.
I've been listening to this song since it was released and it never gets tired. Also, some of the piano parts reminded me of another Elton song, Burn Down The Mission off the Tumbleweed Connection album.
Saw Elton John live several times in the early 1980's in NYC/Madison Sq. Garden. He opened both shows with this great song. His influence on the 1970's was enormous.
Love Elton; been to 5 concerts l over the years. I think you would enjoy "Daniel" & "Crocodile Rock". I can't even choose my top 10 Elton John songs because they are all soooooo great!
OKAY ANGELA, HERE'S 1 GEM FOR YOU OFF OF ELTON'S 73 MULTI PLATINUM MASTERPIECE ( GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD ) AND IT'S MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALLLLLL TIME FOR DECADES NOW : FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND / LOVE LIES BLEEDING :) I'M PRETTYYYY SURE YOU'LL ENJOY IT :) STAY WELL GIRL, GOOD TO HEAR AND SEE YOU OF COURSE!
I don't know for sure but ever since I first heard this song on Top 40 radio, I could imagine that Bernie Taupin penned the lyrics during Elton John's band's first tour in America ("L.A. Lady") and his wife accompanied them on their occasional "decked-out tour bus" rides. Tiny Dancer ("in my hand") metaphorically suggests his feeling secure with her love for him. She and Bernie likely had their own sleeping quarters somewhere in the rear of one bus ("lay me down in sheets of linen"). They'd lay in bed together during a night run ("you had a busy day today") and "count the headlights on the highway" in the opposite direction, as a means to get to sleep. She'd fall asleep first and he'd look at her next to him -- which is where "... and you can't hear me when I say softly, slowly ..." fits in the picture. Elton John provides further eloquence with his masterful composition of the music.
You are right, but the Candle in the Wind tribute he sang for his friend Princess Di, was modified from his original version which was a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. Minor, but fact. Thanks
You are listening to the greatest singer of our time. SIR ELTON JOHN, has been rocking music for over 50 years. One of the finest, if not greatest piano players ever. BERNIE TAUPIN, wrote the lyrics to the beautiful hits, ELTON, composed the music on his piano. Two the greatest song writers in history. Seen ELTON JOHN in concert, two times, fantastic concerts, I will always feel blessed to see the master playing his piano and singing so beautiful. LOVE YA ELTON, keep on rocking baby!!!!!!
You listen REALLY GOOD!!! You said so much going on? Bingo. This song is a masterpiece. Have you noticed it's not a perfunctory 3-minute job? Welcome to the world of Elton John, which includes long expositions that lead into really dramatic choruses. Think you're done? Nope, there's a wonderful bridge. And what about the fills by the strings? And you seem to catch it all. I like your ears; you really pay attention. While a lot of other reactors are jumping around, "showing us they're listening," you're actually doing it. Much appreciated!!!
Very astute comment on how magnificently the song is "assembled." It was very well produced. And you're right, it is a road song. Some other songs that are extremely well produced include Year of the Cat and Time Passages by Al Stewart. Check them out sometime. You are very good at this. Thanks.
50 YEARS OLD NOW ANGELA! :)ELTON AND BERNIE THAT'S WHAT THEY WERE FOR ALL THOSE YEARS, PERFECTION! THIS SONG IS ABOUT BERNIE'S LADY AT THE TIME, SHE WOULD SEW COSTUMES FOR THE BAND, SHE WAS THE SEAMSTRESS FOR THE BAND. :) GOOD TO SEE YOU, BE WELL
I loved your reaction to one of my favorite songs of all time . Thank you for keeping our music alive . Please take a listen to “Rocket Man”, “Daniel” of “ Someone Saved My Life Tonight”. Thanks for all you do😎
That sound you referred to as the "country sound"-- it's the slide guitar: Slide guitar is a technique for playing the guitar that is often used in blues music. It involves playing a guitar while holding a hard object (a slide) against the strings, creating the opportunity for glissando effects and deep vibratos that reflect characteristics of the human singing voice. (See the picture on the wiki:
@@ericwillison1389 The steel guitar would be an appropriate term as well as per the definition: "A steel guitar is any guitar played while moving a steel bar or similar hard object against plucked strings." Country music will often have what is called the pedal steel, and all kinds of blues players will just play it on whatever type of electric guitar they are using. Other names: Hawaiian guitar, lap steel, pedal steel, console steel, kīkākila, Dobro Thanks for chiming in with your comment, Eric!
you're right...there's a whole lot going in this tune. Bernie Taupin's lyrics are outstanding, to say the least. Many, many hours of recording, re-recording, additional vocal tracks, orchestration, and re-mixing went into the making of this tune, as it did with many of Elton's recordings. That A11th on "highway" lends a type of "down the road" feel to the lyric...so much going on in this tune, as I said.
You are a great reactor, keep at it and you'll grow fast, I love how you actually say how the music makes you feel, a lot of reactors never seem to get around to that.
I wish you lived in these times of music magic.I truly think music and art today need to refocus and bring the joy of creating master works.They need to embrace the magic of life and fight this darkness descending on our current times with love and light.