I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues - Elton John | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION! 

Stevie Wonder on the harmonica is the cherry on top of this incredible song

You can absolutely tell this is the return of the original Elton John Band. Those harmonies, the drum fills, the bass line...perfect. And does Stevie Wonder not have the most distinctive harmonica sound?

The remaining "S-tier" song from Sir Elton is "Someone Saved My Life Tonight." He has many more A or A+ ballads as that is probably his true forte, so I'll highlight a few of his remaining upbeat songs you must hear: "Honky Cat" - a great New Orleans vibe on what may be his most fun tune, "Philadelphia Freedom" - a Philly soul vibe, and "Bitch is Back" -- more of a hard rock side.

Billy Joel and Elton John both acknowledge each other’s ability as the top “piano men”. They toured at least once together. I saw them in the 90s where they played and sang each others songs which was wild.

Probably my fav Elton song. So evocative. Watch the video to get the context of a boyfriend going off to do 1 years national service in the British army in the 50s and leaving his girlfriend behind Oh and that’s Stevie Wonder on the harmonica. Such a distinctive style

Heard Bernie Taupin in a radio interview just a few weeks ago where he said that he wrote the lyrics for each song and sent them to Elton and then forgot about them. Elton would then add the music and sing. He never changed any of Bernie's lyrics and Bernie never interfered with Elton's melody. It was the perfect partnership. On this song, add Stevie Wonder into the mix on harmonica and how could it not be amazing!

Elton John and Stevie Wonder. What a wealth of magical talent. Damn. ❤️

That’s Stevie Wonder on harmonica!!!

They called Stevie Wonder for the Harmonica solo. One take! So much talent here! Next, The Bitch is Back, Honky Cat. Just an endless supply ..

Love Sir Elton John!! “Levon” is still my favorite!!🤘🔥

For your next Elton John song, I recommend "Someone Saved My Life Tonight". Elton and Billy Joel once toured together. Elton said that "Piano Man" is the perfect piano song, like Dylan for piano. Joel is from Long Island, NY.

Elton & Billy toured together. Back to back pianos, singing each other's songs. They love each other. 2 very different , amazing piano men.❤

"I simply love you... more than I love... life itself". What an impactful line that perfectly describes why he would feel so much despair at being without that special person.

I’m 59 and l saw Elton play 17 times in 43 years. l was never disappointed in any of his concerts! Going to miss not seeing him live! What a professional entertainer👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Im 22 years old and Elton John is one of the greatest artists of the past 60 years. The next songs you should do are Kiss The Bride, The Bitch Is Back, Funeral For A Friend, Honky Cat.

Awwww….man…..this song gets me every time. It takes back to a place and time and the memories and tears cloud my vision.

Someone save my life tonight is an Elton John S tier song......

Lord have mercy this was ALL over the radio throughout the early/mid 80s. Always loved it

I shed a lot of tears to this song over the years - different times, different people.

I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed this song, thanks for lending me some new ears

Others have recommended Someone Saved My Life Tonight, and so will I. We will not rest until you hit this incredible Eltonand Bernie song.

Elton John and Billy Joel toured together...had two grand pianos on the stage. Lots of videos of them on RU-vid.

I think his 80's songs were definitely a large notch below his 70's, but this is one of the better ones. In the 70's, he could do no wrong.

The duo of Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin is one of the greatest things to happen to the music world. Everything they touched turned to gold 🔥

One of his most slept on songs and one of the most slept on slow jams of the 80s IMO. Beautifully written, expertly executed. And the music video really works for the song. Great classic.

One of my fav Elton songs. Stevie is wonderful - ha ha

Growing up listening to the radio, this song feels like it’s off the soundtrack of my life. I’m going to suggest another Pianist from the 80’s Bruce Hornsby-“The Way it is”

Bernie Taupin getting inducted into Rock Hall of Fame this month, finally. (EJ 1994) Elton will play there, but he's done touring. Congrats to Bernie, who also released his memoir "Scattershot ". A bestseller.

Love this song. Try the Bitch is Back for an uptempo rocker. Oh I'll say it... Banger

Have you guys done "Levon" yet? Incredible song that needs to be on your list for next EJ song. I saw EJ and Billy Joel in concert together with their grand pianos side by side. Great show.

This is my #1 seed Elton song of all time. So good

This is the definition of a "sing along song" for me, such a beautiful and catchy melody wrapped up in a sad song.

Two other Elton John songs from that period I would recommend is Little Jeannie and Sad Songs Say So Much.

I will never forget this song. It became popular the same time I was going through Basic Training. I remember watching the video in Tech School. Really, really brings back some memories.

This, along with "Empty Garden", are my Elton faves! More please!

I spent prom night, in a full length leg cast, with my best friends in a pickup truck, dragging main street; singing this song at the top of our lungs. This song always brings me back to that night. ALWAYS. ❤❤❤

This and Sad Songs Say So Much are arguably my favorite songs by Elton. Two amazing songs from his 80s renaissance.

One of my favorite Elton John songs. Thanks for hitting it. I’m still waiting for someone saved my life tonight, which has some of the most powerful lyrics and rhythm of any of his songs.

IVE LOVED ELTON SINCE I WAS 8 I STILL LOVE HIM NOW IM 60

I always get excited when you guys hit up Elton. He has been my favorite artist for years. Unbelievably, you haven't hit any of my three favorite Elton songs yet..."Levon", "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", and "Empty Garden". Looking forward to those reactions! You won't regret it.

I have blown out the speakers in my car (and still do) with this song!! NEXT: PLEASE do "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"! It's equally as great!

One of his best songs ever.

50plus years of greatness….

Bernie Taupin's words are half the power of the song. A marriage made in heaven.

With all the classics you have done by him,, I have to admit that I'm shocked that you still haven't reacted to,, Elton John "Levon"..TRUST ME on this one my music lovin' brothers!!!

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.

I saw Elton and Billy together in concert. FANTASTIC SHOW!

Best line from the song: "While I'm away, dust out the demons inside"

I had been in the Army for several months and was stationed all the way across the country from the love of my life when this song came out. I will never forget the first time I heard it and how it made me feel.

Elton and Billy were on the road together in 94 on the Face to Face tour. Was an amazingvexperience.

This brought Elton back to me

This was the first Elton John song/video I ever saw back when it came out.. when I was 8 😎👍

They have a king now boys.

The song BLESSED is beautiful!!!

***Someone saved my life tonight! ITS A MUST!!***

Stevie Wonder's harmonica on this song is the icing on the cake,another great 80's song Stevie does it to is Eurythmics There Must Be An Angel (playing with my heart)

This was the third single off of Too Low For Zero and was the biggest hit. That’s rare for those days. Usually the lead single was the biggest hit. This was a #4 and I’m Still Standing was #12 although it now is considered one of his signature songs. This is also a reunion album for Elton’s most iconic 70s band consisting of Nigel Olsson on drums, Dee Murray on bass and Davey Johnstone on guitar. Nigel and Dee were replaced after Captain Fantastic was recorded in 1975. I remember being shocked by that news. Couldn’t understand it. Dee passed away in 1992 and Davey and Nigel are still with Elton today. Davey is the musical director for the band.

The moment the harmonica kicks in is magical

Love you more than I love life itself - what an affirmation of love. Elton and Billy Joel toured together with each artist playing and singing each others songs. One of the best concerts ever, two consummate artists collaborating. Please react to one of their videos.

All the young girls love Alex...

I simply love you more than I love life itself - what a line, one line amongst so many in such a beautiful song !!! Great reaction

70s Capt. Fantastic wasmy favorite Elton Era..... Try The Bitch Is Back for a jam

Classic American Band Stand Stroll, this is a Waltz , just amazing composition

Somewhat overlooked song these days, sadly. For me, it's still one of Elton's top songs, the orchestration, harmonies, and beautiful lyrics cannot be rated as anything less than top tier. I'm glad you guys picked this gem, cause a gem it most certainly is, and that way you remind some people, and introduce many others to this great song.

That review is why you guys have so many subscribers and why us long time subscribers are watching you three or four times a week. Appreciative, thoughtful, funny. I think you guys remind us old timers of people we used to party with and jam on music with who were a lot of fun to hang with back in our day. And we have this common music to bring us all together. The world's not such a bad place after all.

My hubby was overseas in the US Navy during our first year of marriage! This hit hard while he was away ! ♥

An amazing song for many reasons.

Apparently this was a favorite of my mother-in-law's. A short Jewish woman from the Bronx! May she RIP. Every time I hear this song I think of her. Excellent recording. THANKS, guys.

"Rolling like thunder - under the covers" Andy has DEFINITELY LIVED this song! All three times this line was sung, Andy had a smile of a sweet memory!!! A beautiful thing!!

Saw him at Levi Stadium, in San Jose, last year. What a show! Some of my first albums with Colombia Records in the 70’s were Captain Fatastic and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The best!

I think it was 1995 when I saw Billy Joel and Elton John at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. One of the best concerts ever.

I love this song, I think it is one of Elton's best in so many ways.

Bernie Taupin is a master lyricist. 95% of Elton’s song catalog have Taupin lyrics. He’s up there with Dylan. P.S. His early Tumbleweed Connection album is an unsung gem of an album.

I love you Uncle Elton!!!!!

Elton John's best song. Lyrically, musically, and his voice was in that sweet spot between the 70s when it was higher and the mid 90s and beyond when it got much deeper.

Bill and Elton toured together 5 times, dudes... they have nothing but love for each other's talents. The "Pianist' that Elton thought was really "huge" (dang, now I'm playing into your sad-ass jokes) was the incredible Bruce Hornsby, and since you haven't reacted to him... y/gotta do it! "The Way It Is" was a monster hit, "Mandolin Rain" may be even better.

Madman Across the Water

Possibly Elton’s best ‘80s song. Bernie wrote these lyrics for his then-new second wife. Stevie Wonder on harmonica. Please do Someone Saved My Life Tonight next.

I never realized how much heavy lifting the bass guitar does in this song and I've heard it hundreds of times.

This is the Blues of lovers separated by events. He asks his love to remember their good times, to wait until they are together again.

Billy Joel and Elton John were two G.O.A.T pianist, however they were not the only top dog pianists of these two eras (70's, 80's) Here's another artist to give a listen, if interested. "Barry Manilow - Copacabana (Live from the BBC Special)" --this song was recorded by Manilow, and written by Manilow Jack Feldman, and Bruce Sussman and it was released in 1978 as the third single from Manilow's fifth studio album "Even Now..." released in1978. --Barry Manilow is an American singer/songwriter with a career that spans seven decades. His style of music is mostly pop, with beautiful storytelling and often described as sentimental and romantic. Although his style/ genre evolved and matured from tame string-laden stuff to a more classic jazzy sound influenced mainly by swing and Broadway music. So, if you enjoy listening to jazz, he'd be one to check out. (There are so many other great pianists besides these three, just a drop in the bucket...IKR! Incredible!) really had fun rocking with you, Andy & Alex thanks for sharing. peace out~

There' actually a third co-writer on this song: guitarist Davey Johnstone. Davey had played with Elton almost non-stop since 1972, and is still with him today as his musical director. I love your take on Elton being Willy Wonka from The Moon haha!

Seen Elton and Billy live several times, both as good as each other.

They have had concerts together. They love it.

I can honestly say things can only get better...

And now for the banger that repeats, “I guess that’s why I always have the blues “ at the end: Blues From a Gun by TJAMC. The video’s a banger, too.

Elton and Billy Joel toured together about 20 years ago. I saw clips of one show where they were set up as dueling pianos, and they each sang the others songs.

Another piano man from the 70's, Barry Manilow. Try, "Mandy" . Great power ballad!

Love this song soo much - the video is good too. GJ Gents ♥

You’ve gotta start hitting more Billy Joel too!! Both fantastic piano men!

This song is timeless and sounds as good as the first time I heard it 40 years ago.

Undeniable talent. All around brilliance.

GOOOOOOOOD AFTERNOON A&A FAMILY!!!! ☮️💟♾️

Forgot how good this song is! Thanks!

“Don’t Go Breaking my Heart” is a song Elton did with Kiki Dee in 1975 which is upbeat or “Little Jeannie” which was released in 1980 which is a great song by Elton … both must listens in my opinion

“Border Song”, “I’ve Seen That Movie Too” and “Harmony “ are amongst my favorites.

Elton was my first concert in 1975. I was in 7th grade. Fantastic show that I will never forget!🎹🎤

No one mentions his song, The One. Great tune. Has that epic feel like his older songs.

He always does it again.

Elton & Billy toured together for decades in and out. Saw them in the 5th row at a show in the late 90s. They played each other's tunes back and forth. Elton opened up with "My Life" and Billy opened up with "Bennie & The Jets"