I love this song. My wife is a ballet dancer. She danced in a local company in Germany. She's all of 5' and 90 lbs soaking wet. We had been dating for a while and I was smitten with her. One day we went to the beach. She was wearing this gorgeous little black bikini that highlighted her beautiful olive skin. We were relaxing, listening to music when this song came on. She began dancing across the beach, twirling and spinning. I melted and knew she was my heart and soul at that moment. She's been my Tiny Dancer for 39 years.
Your Song, Candle in the Wind, Rocket Man, Crocodile Rock, Bennie and the Jets, Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting, Daniel, Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me, The Bitch is Back, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Honkey Cat, Levon... Too many. Listen to the whole Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album. It's a masterpiece.
All of there are a must. You can do an Elton John week easy probably 3 a day for a month if you go deep into the catalog. I know I said this with the Billy Joel reaction but I saw them together in concert. Billy did a set then Elton did a set then they played together doing each other’s songs. Best 3 hours of my life lol (don’t tell my wife 😉) Once again you guys are great I wait all day to see your reactions. Keep doing what your doing
I add my vote to all of these. A special request for Empty garden. It was elton and Bernie's tribute to john Lennon after he was killed. Great, great song
There are 2 versions of Candle in the Wind. One is a tribute to Marilyn Monroe & the other honors Lady Diana Spencer. Both are beautiful yet sad to hear.
Elton John released something like 9 albums in the first 6 years of the 1970s, and they’re all incredible. Captain Fantastic and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road will always be among my favorite albums of all time. (Confession: When I was 6 years old, I dressed up as Captain Fantastic for Halloween.)
The scene in the movie "Almost Famous" where the fake bands sings this on the tour bus with their roadies & entourage is freaking great. Check out the whole movie.
As many of the commenters have mentioned, this song is on the Almost Famous soundtrack, and is part of one of the greatest scenes in cinematic history (because of this song). But, that movie is based on the true story of Cameron Crow, who started writing for Rolling Stone magazine as a teenager. In the movie he travels with a fictional band called "Stillwater", and it's his job to cover the band while they're on tour. He meets many, many interesting characters along the way -including Penny Lane played by Kate Hudson. It's an amazing movie. Get all snoogly on the couch and watch this movie.
Elton‘s writing partner explained it: Taupin says that the song is not about Maxine (his wife). Here's the story he tells: "We came to California in the fall of 1970, and sunshine radiated from the populace. I was trying to capture the spirit of that time, encapsulated by the women we met - especially at the clothes stores up and down the Strip in LA. They were free spirits, sexy in hip-huggers and lacy blouses, and very ethereal, the way they moved. So different from what I'd been used to in England. And they all wanted to sew patches on your jeans. They'd mother you and sleep with you - it was the perfect Oedipal complex." Taupin adds that the "tiny" was poetic license, although these women were all petite. And "Tiny Dancer" sounds a lot better than "Small Dancer" or "Little Dancer."
This is completely different from how someone else explained this in the comments. It's weird that there can be so many explanations for one song. Both can be true.
"Your Song" came out in 1970 and my husband courted me with that song (he learned how to play it on the guitar) when I was 13 and he was 15. I moved away and married after high school, he went into the Navy and married. We both divorced and found each other 13 years to the day after we met. We have been married now for 38 years. "Your Song" is not only a beautiful song but very special for us. There are so many great hits, you really can't go wrong with anything you choose.
I was born in 1973...Don't go Breaking my heart was the first song I learned of Elton, Your Song is in my top 3....Philadelphia Freedom, too many to name, Daniel is one of my go to songs still in 2022.
"Someone Saved My Life Tonight". If you like a good story song, His lyricist Bernie Taupin wrote the words about something that happened to Elton. I won't spoil it, but it's a great tune.
You're getting a taste of what a lot of us have been listening to since the '70's and a major factor in why, at least for me and I'm positive I'm not the only one, who absolutely knows that today's music doesn't even begin to compare to the music of the '70's and '80's. Back then they played music the way it was meant to be played.
It makes this old hippie so happy to see you younger folk exploring older music and stuff out of what you normally listen too. Music is a universal language :) Keep up the great work!
Agreed. I've been digging into these for a few days now. It's giving me the rare and unexpected opportunity to hear these songs for the first time again, through their ears. I'm falling in love with this genre.
Yes, this old hippie is happy to see that young people today can listen and appreciate the great songs we listened to growing up. The ‘60’s and ‘70’s were such an explosion of talent and such a variety of music that we hadn’t seen before or since that time.
I'm 61 on the 13th and this is my last year, but it's ok cause my fondest memories have always been me through my rough teen Years laying on the floor with my headset just drowning in my Elton John.
What's remarkable to me is it takes almost 2 1/2 minutes before the chorus. Unheard of today, where the songs themselves don't go more than 2-3 minutes. He managed to build up tension all that time til you're just aching for the release.
The song is about Bernie Taupin's wife. Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics and Elton creates the melody for almost all his songs. FYI, Eltons real name is Reginald Dwight. Check out his first big hit and signature song, "Your Song".
I often need to remind myself that Bernie wrote all of the lyrics to Elton’s songs. Bernie’s first wife literally was a “seamstress for the band.” Bernie indicated in an interview that he used the phrase “blue Jean lady” to conjure up images of the free-spirited women they met in California; noting they were very different from the women they knew in England.
Do you know how refreshing it is to watch reactors who do not get caught up in the lyrics and just focus on the music first? This is like grown up breath of fresh air reacting. Thank you both!
I get frustrated when the reactors pause every 30 seconds to talk about the lyrics. You can't enjoy the song. Just kick back, listen to the song and then react. It's a lot more enjoyable that way 👍
@@Rita.R That's exactly what I'm talking about. Some other reactors would stop on the first line... "what's a blue jean baby la lady?" ugh 🤦♀️ I love this couple understand lyrics are poetry at times.
I still love his "I'm Still Standing" Love that anthem. He's so versatile. His 80s stuff is totally diff but equally great. "Sad Songs Say So Much" and "I Guess Why They Call It the Blues" then in the 90s "Healing Hands" was a favorite.
I love how you two really listen to the music of my past with such openness and love. It makes me so happy to see it all reach deep inside you the way it did and still does for so many of my generation...enjoy it all and take good care of each other!
Elton was on top at his very best in his early years in his first 5 or 6 albums. Every single album with almost every song is memorable! Madman Across The Water, Indian Sunset,Levon, Love Song From The Tumbleweed Connection album!
THIS song gets me EVERYTIME ! My youngest daughter was born 2 months premature and was actually stillborn for the first 4 minutes ! I would play this song for her and the doctors & nurses saw "noticeable changes" in her vitals! Finally on January 18th, 2014 we got our matching Mother/Daughter tattoos ! Mine was actually done in Eryca's handwriting and hers was done in my handwriting !💖💖💖.. and now, that beautiful child has BLESSED me with 2 grandsons, Landon just turned 4 In May and Jaxson will be 2 in December. And she has the best husband.. obviously because he deals with my crazy ass and he still loves me 😉. Also, it took over 30 YEARS to actually MAKE A VIDEO FOR THIS SONG... So y'all NEED to see that ESPECIALLY because it DOES help explain some of the lyrics. He and Bernie wrote this song on their very first trip to the USA ! One example is that the religious group The Hari Krishna, was HUGE then and the did pass "tickets out for God" , at least that's what they believed 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
You HAVE to watch “Rocketman” the movie about Eltons life…. All the best songs, almost like a musical! It’s so good, Taron Egerton was so GREAT in it and sings himself. Favorite movie !!!!!!
@@Gromit801 Part musical fantasy, part biopic, I believe Sir Elton explained it as… based on his life but of course historical liberties were employed. Compete historical accuracy isn’t really why I watched it; it’s not a documentary! Rocketman is a beautiful movie musical and I adore it. It’s helped me through some bad days.
Jay asks "What did he do to get knighted by the queen?" Well, in short, for his substantial contributions to music and charity! Elton John is amazing isn't he! We got to see him in concert when he performed at the Hollywood Bowl! He is a great performer on stage! Thankfully viewers here have relayed the meaning of "Tiny Dancer" One of the popular songs I love are Saturday Night's Alright for fighting, "I'm still Standing', and Crocodile Rock" Just because you asked! :) Enjoyed your reaction! ☮💕👍👏
Not really. After the breakout Honky Chateau album he went commercial. This is what happens to most artists, once they achieve a hit they start replicating the formula. Madman across the Water, and even Honky Chateau, are vastly different in feel to his later works
So many hits ! A true Icon ! Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me, I'm Still Standing, Candle in the Wind. Can't go wrong with any of EJ songs.
So happy to see a younger generation who are rap fans, appreciate Elton's classic music! He's timeless and the greatest artist ever! It's all about the lyrics and how Elton puts the music to it!
I danced to this song with my dad in my wedding right before Covid hit. It was the song that played during our favorite scene in our favorite movie, so we carried it to the dance floor! Thanks for reacting to this one and putting a smile on my face today!
I literally just found your channel today. And I gotta say THANK YOU ! I need to smile and I only discovered this year that 'Reaction Videos' are KEEPING ME HEALTHY ! I'm already subscribed !!
This is the first channel I’ve subscribed to after using RU-vid for years. I throughly enjoy listening to the soundtrack of my life while watching you two react it a way of genuine appreciation. It’s like I having a guess over that’s willing to listen as I pull out a few hundred vinyl LPs of B-sides and deep cuts. You each remind of different friends I’ve known. I’m an old man now, but nothing gives me more joy than the music and associations related to the events of the times. The only problem is I’m losing sleep clicking from one of your videos to the next. My favorite moments are some of the unintended, naive analyses you often make trying to decipher meaning or intonations behind the music creation. Refreshing. If you liked Tiny Dancer you MUST listen to Madman Across the Water, the title track from the LP both songs are featured. The string arrangements will make you swoon. Also, I watched your video of Joe Cocker (not Crocker) at Woodstock. For my money, the most dynamic performance there was Santana’s Soul Sacrifice. Stunning. Must be the full version, if it’s edited down it’s a sacrilege. No lyrics, just balls out energy.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight! My favorite Elton track. Followed by Blue Eyes, Bennie and the Jets, Little Jeanie, Empty Garden, I'm Still Standing, and Your Song. The iconic Rocket Man and Candle in the Wind are automatically added. And don't forget his amazing duets! Whatever Gets You Through The Night w/John Lennon, Bad Blood w/Neil Sedaka, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me w/George Michael and Don’t Go Breakin' My Heart w/ KiKi Dee! Prolific musical genius and modern day bard! PS I also like The One. What a once in a century talent!
You know he wrote the music for The Lion King, right? And he recorded versions of Circle of Life and Can You Feel the Love Tonight that were EVERYWHERE back in the day.
Almost 30 years ago, I was at a local hospital waiting for our birth mom to give birth to our oldest daughter. She came at 9:58 am. I called her daddy to tell him and he said the damnest thing, for some reason the radio came on and this song was playing... She's our Tiny Dancer 💕
The 1975 song, written by Taupin and set to music by the then celebrated Elton John, tells the story. The opening line, "When I think of those East End lights" is a reference to the London flat. Linda Woodrow is the “Princess perched in her electric chair,” and the “Sugar Bear” who “saved my life tonight” is Long John Baldry.
I just found your channel and I've watched like 10 of your videos! I really love your energy and openness to anything and everything. Congratulations on your new little member to the family! You both really put a smile on my face and made my day so thank you. Much love! J.
If you haven't heard it yet, check out Your Song by Elton. My favourite by him though is funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding. It's one of my favourite pieces of music. It's a long song but well worth it.
SO HERE'S A MUST FOR YOU: WHENEVERRRR YOU LISTEN AND REACT TO ELTON, YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT THE LYRICS ARE BY ( BERNIE TAUPIN ) AND THEN BERNIE PRESENTS THE WORDS TO ELTON AND HE WRITES THE MUSIC PRETTY QUICK TO EVERYTHING THEY'VE DONE! :)
Great reaction. I didn't appreciate Elton John as much when his music first came out; however, I am realizing by watching reaction videos that we were spoiled as teenagers. We just expected great music. Isn't it true that you don't always appreciate fully what you have been given until others start to desire it? Cheers from Canada
"Tumbleweed Connection" is on my list of best albums of all time - Elton John and Bernie Taupin conspired to create some of the best songs I ever heard.
This song is from one of Elton's best albums, Madman Across the Water.There are so many great tracks, like Levon, Holiday Inn, Razor Face and the title track are just superb. Elton and Bernie were in top form with this wonderful LP.
@@eileendobbs8009 Honky Chateau has never been my favourite album. I've seen other comments about Mona Lisa's and Mad Hatters, it's not one l like that much, for me the album tracks l like on that one are Hercules and Amy.
@@eileendobbs8009 Eileen, I wasn't saying that Mona Lisa is a bad song, as you say, each to their own. I am curious to know whether you are familiar with his song Ticking and love it as much l do . I think it's my all time favourite Elton song.
@@keithjones6023 I'm not as familiar with his Caribou album but I like Ticking and think songs like that and All The Young Girls Love Alice are chronically overlooked and his more popular songs are over reacted too. I guarantee if you recommend Ticking to.a reactor who isn't very familiar with Elton they'll never pick it. I've been recommending Alice to every reactor out there and only 1 actually reacted to it.
HIs most famous song might be "Candle in the Wind" which was written as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe after her passing. Her birth name was Norma Jean which he references in the song and that opening line "Goodbye Norma Jean" is probably one of the most iconic in popular music.
Then it became even more famous and sold as a single when he changed some of the lyrics and played it at Princess Diana's funeral, then sold it as a single.
@@allieren Wow! I know my music pretty good, but I'm failing horribly. Trying to multi-task. Been up way to long working on some painful things. I just got on here & already 2 mistakes in the 1st 2 comments. Sorry! 🤪
lots of different suggestions in the comments but most are not "rocket man", which is odd because almost everyone has heard it, whether it be in a movie or on the radio.. it has been in pretty much everything.. and for good reason.. just an amazing song.
This song from 1971 is a winner like most all of Elton's songs. Tiny Dancer always gives me chills. Keep up the good work Rob Squad, there is still so much great music from the 60's, 70's and 80's and I am so glad I was around back then when music meant something. If you guys are looking for another memorable song by Elton you got to give a listen to the song SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT from 1975, an emotional ballad with a memorable story behind it.
I was listening to this one when I heard a classmate died in a boating accident right after HS graduation; that was more than 30 yrs ago. Songs/lyrics are a powerful reminders.
Tiny Dancer song meaning Talking about the song in an interview with Rolling Stone, Bernie Taupin said that they came to California in the fall of 1970. It seemed like the populace is radiating sunshine. The lyrics of the song capture the spirit of California from 1970. Talking about the meaning of Tiny Dancer, Bernie Taupin said that he was just trying to capture the spirit of that time. He shared that he was encapsulated by the women they met, especially at the clothes stores and restaurants and bars during the Sunset Strip. He further mentioned that the women were very contrasting to what he had seen in England. He also added that the women had a thing about embroidering clothes and they wanted to sew patches on the jeans. Bernie Taupin had called it a perfect oedipal complex. Bernie Taupin has effortlessly brought all these women to life by calling them ‘Blue Jean Baby’ in the song. See the Tiny Dancer song here. Who is Tiny Dancer about? According to a report by American Songwriter, the song was written about Maxine Feibelmann. She was the first wife of the lyricist Bernie Taupin. The report added that she was a seamstress for the band.
Bernie's lengthy story about it being about a bunch of women is pure bullshit. When this song came out, Elton John did an interview and said clearly the song was written by Bernie for and about his girlfriend Maxine. I knew Maxine's family very well, I met Bernie many times. I even saw him decades later in Los Angeles at a party and when he introduced me to his friends, he told them that I was friends with his first wife. One of the guys said "is that Tiny Dancer", and Bernie said yes I wrote that for her. I get so sick of hearing him rewrite history about this song. Maxine left him for his bass player I think Bernie is still pretty bitter about that and it's the only explanation I can come up with for why he would make up that stupid story about the song being about the California lifestyle and California women In general.
Guys I went down a rabbit hole watching your reactions. I'm 52 so I've heard every song you've reacted to, that being said I love watching your reactions. Keep up the great work!!!!!!
Elton John - Your song or candle in the wind are probably his biggest hits. The latter was re written by Berni and Elton to become England's rose as a tribute to Lady Diana after she died. Fun fact:- A knighthood, and the female equivalent, a damehood, is an award given by the queen to an individual for a major, long-term, contribution in any activity, usually at a national or international level.” Men who are knighted become Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) and shall be called Sir, while women become Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) and get the title Dame.
Because it's so beautiful, a lot of folks don't notice: It starts with two sizable verses, then goes into what would normally be "the middle eight," and THEN, ver a third of the way through the song, it goes into the chorus for the first time. And it totally works.
Yellow Brick Rd came out in the 70s. I seem to remember a video for Tiny Dancer, so it had to be in the 80s. I think it's on the same album as Someone Saved My Life Tonight. I could be wrong- was very young then and could be confused by the yrs.
@@krystalbernier234 Tiny Dancer is earlier than Yellow Brick Road (1973), it's off of 1971's "Madman Across The Water", Elton's fourth album. Someone Saved My Life Tonight is off of 1975's "Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy", commonly considered the last album of Elton's 'classic period'. Elton put out so much amazing music from 1970 to 1975 I don't blame anyone getting confused!
Been listening to this cut almost 50 years. The string arrangement steel guitar, drummer and Elton’s piano are truly masterpieces. Can still bring a tear 9:21 to my eyes. respectfully this was released in 1971, Vietnam, Nixon,the selection draft, civil unrest there was a lot going on. But gas was 30 cents, you and your girl could eat at McDonald’s for 2 bucks and music was awesome! I’m blessed to have been a part of it all!!!
Elton John was made a Knight Bachelor by the Queen for services to music. He's also a Companion of Honor, and a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." RIP Donna K, you will always be the one I was stupid enough to let go
great choice, Bernie Taupin's lyrics & Elton John's music make a seductive package. The whole of the Madman Across The Water album is superb, Tiny Dancer is Joined by Levon, Rotten Peaches, Razor Voice, Indian Sunset (which I love) & the Title track are worth a listen. One of my top 20 albums.
