[Politics] Elton John... Brilliant?

[zefarelly]

I'm not his biographer, but I'd always assumed he wrote his own stuff. There's often collaberations involved, but I'd be surprised to learn he wasn't the writer of his own songs.

'Typically' Bernie wrote lyrics and Reg put all the right notes in all the right places.

Like Bowie, mid 70's he had a superb band and raised the bar with them. Great songs, well recorded and superb live.

It was peak rock era.

Can't think of anything listenable since I'm still standing, which is naff, but good in its own charlie fuelled kitsch OTT 80's way.

 

[vegster]

Musically, Lyrically, Vocally, Elton is Johnny Crumplin to Stevie's Bruno

If only he hadn't answered the door when McCartney suggested Ebony and Ivory

 

[zefarelly]

Musically, Lyrically, Vocally, Elton is Johnny Crumplin to Stevie's Bruno

Not comparing chips with chips really. Both very different. SW is genius . . . And please post a proper version next time . . .like this

https://youtu.be/_ul7X5js1vE

And for balance . . . Reg was pretty ****ing good on his day

https://youtu.be/r_QZe8Z66x8

 

[Seagull58]

I'm not his biographer, but I'd always assumed he wrote his own stuff. There's often collaberations involved, but I'd be surprised to learn he wasn't the writer of his own songs.

Bernie Taupin wrote all the lyrics and Elton wrote the music. They've composed together for over 50 years (apart from a 2 year break from 74 to 76). They may even decompose together in a few years time.

 

[vegster]

'Typically' Bernie wrote lyrics and Reg put all the right notes in all the right places.

Like Bowie, mid 70's he had a superb band and raised the bar with them. Great songs, well recorded and superb live.

It was peak rock era.

Can't think of anything listenable since I'm still standing, which is naff, but good in its own charlie fuelled kitsch OTT 80's way.

His output has slid over the years still some gems though The One, Sleeping with the Past, the Captain and the Kid...

 

[Seagull58]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf2Te1IfjuA

 

[BN9 BHA]

I’m not a fan of his music but Elton John is definitely talented.

There does seem to be 3 questions asked by the OP though
Talented?
Brilliant?
One of the best?
I’m guessing the yes vote is for talented.


Not sure the OP is talented though

 

[maltaseagull]

I'm not his biographer, but I'd always assumed he wrote his own stuff. There's often collaberations involved, but I'd be surprised to learn he wasn't the writer of his own songs.

For many years Taupin wrote the words.

 

[PeterT]

Goodbye yellow brick road is an all time classic.

I’m still waiting for the follow up - Goodbye yellow away shirt!

 

[vegster]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf2Te1IfjuA

This IS the worst song on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, probably Elt's all time best album and he slapped this on it !

 

[Easy 10]

For many years Taupin wrote the words.

Still a genius composer and performer as far as I'm concerned. Even with the syrup and the dad-dancing.

 

[clapham_gull]

I wouldn't say brilliant, just a little bit funny.

 

[jcdenton08]

Your Madonna one worked, but this line makes the trolling just too obvious.

I am genuinely not trolling anyone.

 

[zefarelly]

Ben Folds 5 is almost a modern equivalent . . . Great composer, pianist, performer, ****ed up personal life etc

Saw tham @ the DOme about 2003, they were brilliant . . .this must be mid 90's

https://youtu.be/ri6LDZQ0994

 

[clapham_gull]

For many years Taupin wrote the words.

He always has except for a few breaks and work with other lyricists.

I don't think they technically work "together". Taupin basically writes a complete set of lyrics (effectively a poem) and Elton puts it to music.

They've never argued and I've always put that down to the fact they are rarely in same room together.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Saw him at Wembley circa 75. He was headline. On the bill were The Eagles, The Beach Boys, Joe Walsh, Chakka Khan and Stackridge.

Thousands (including me) walked out during BBBBenny.BBBBenny.BBBBenny.BBBenny... (etc) Tw@t.

This is good though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p_xAToFzck

 

[jcdenton08]

Ben Folds Five - supremely talented. As was/is Barenaked Ladies lead singer Steven Page.

It's the classic comparison stuff going on though, well, Elton John sings and plays the piano - he's nothing compared to xyz. It's nonsense. I love good musicians including Stevie Wonder (mentioned above as the "right answer").

Variety is the spice of life and I'm in my 30's, so Elton's heyday wasn't and isn't something I experienced.

I simply saw him live and know his music and think he's actually really actually bloody good.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I am genuinely not trolling anyone.

You're a decent lad. That is clear

(Sorry for flaming you recently. But you were wrong.)

 

[jcdenton08]

He always has except for a few breaks and work with other lyricists.

I don't think they technically work "together". Taupin basically writes a complete set of lyrics (effectively a poem) and Elton puts it to music.

They've never argued and I've always put that down to the fact they are rarely in same room together.

Yeah I imagine Elton John is an absolute ****ing nightmare professionally.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

This IS the worst song on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, probably Elt's all time best album and he slapped this on it !

Precisely.

The man has no taste. Which is peculiar. Oh well, never mimd.

Now this is a singer-songwrite:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM4arODgUHM