Writers are so often overlooked. Great to see Bernie get his props.

@internetpeople6113

5 жыл бұрын

In 100 years from now, it will be Taupin's words that people will remember

@rop888

4 жыл бұрын

@@internetpeople6113 well 50 years later people remember the songs, which that's what they'll remember in 100 years. the lyrics aren't much without the music just like the music isn't much without the lyrics

@Drenwickification

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot to Elton. Whenever he wins any kind of award, he will always make sure bernie is recognised as well, and rightly so.

@PhilT81

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the writers are pretty well remunerated so don’t feel too bad for them. In some ways they don’t have to do the ‘heavy lifting’. There are some very successful artists who are household names who make more money writing songs for other artists than from the sale of their own albums and tour/merch revenues combined. Song royalties are very good - that’s why some artists always demand a writing credit on songs they perform even if the reality is they contributed very little to its initial creation.

The fact that Elton could see the notes when looking at the lyrics is absolutely fascinating and mystical to me.

@linnymather196

4 жыл бұрын

To me too!

@neoisis9373

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s amazing he could just hear all of it in his head, faster than he could write it, and could see the notes. Some other songwriters have talked about a similar experience , for ex Michael Jackson said songs just come into his head and he could hear all the parts of the different instruments, and he would sing / beatbox the parts into a recorder. It must be an incredible experience

@bigblackman7

4 жыл бұрын

He could play piano even without looking at the notes. Its common with some people.

@nas84payne

3 жыл бұрын

Synesthia (spelled it wrong) is the condition of seeing music.

@cathynuytten798

3 жыл бұрын

One more reason to show he’s a musical genius!

He should be Sir Bernie Taupin.

@Biasilvinha

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@RolandoPoison

4 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more, he was an an enormous influence in Elton's journey.

@padprinter7312

4 жыл бұрын

You are so correct

@brianbozo2447

4 жыл бұрын

totally agree!

@AdrianoGazza

4 жыл бұрын

My first thought too when they said Sir Elton!

I love it when a film doesn’t spell everything out for you. When Bernie talks to Elton on the plane about returning to England, if you pay attention you can see Bernie is almost falling off the rails too. He just pulled on the emergency brakes far before Elton did. One scene tells it all.

@susieusmaximus5330

2 жыл бұрын

And to expand on your point, I think Bernie knew, and the movie shows clearly, that he wasn't under anything like the pressure Elton was, emotionally, physically, or professionally. So he's not inclined to judge Elton, he's just grateful Elton was able to survive and recover.

I just saw the film with my fiance and the best thing about it was giving Bernie his due and showing the casual fan just how instrumental he was in Eltons amazing career.

@jl1848

5 жыл бұрын

That's true. I wonder why, though, why they left out Gus Dudgeon, Paul Buckmaster, Nigel Olsson, Dee Murray, Davey Johnstone. They all had a hand in that rocket ship.

@phiapipia

4 жыл бұрын

JL they were very important indeed, but it was mainly focused on the most important. You can’t put anyone with as great and exciting as his whole life in a two hour movie.

Jamie bell was incredible in this! The partnership between Bernie and Elton was perfectly captured by taron and jamie

@charlottedeacon6031

5 жыл бұрын

Charlotte D I keep on seeing you in the comment sections. I’ve also always wondered what your last name is because we have the same initials. Hopefully this doesn’t sound weird!

@tamo-gc6vk

5 жыл бұрын

Charlotte Deacon i wish my last name was deacon 😂 john deacon

@charlottedeacon6031

5 жыл бұрын

gwilym hardy I’ve got a family member called John Deacon. He’s also older than him!

@tamo-gc6vk

5 жыл бұрын

Charlotte Deacon wow that’s crazy!

Bernie is a poet

@Isotec1

5 жыл бұрын

He is a legend.Is he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?If not,he should be in.

@breakfastatmilliways

5 жыл бұрын

@@Isotec1 Don't think so, but he and elton were both inducted in the songwriters hall of fame together, so at least there's that.

@davefrance3721

4 жыл бұрын

He is a lyricist not a poet. He said so himself many years ago.

Jamie Bell is a doll...and so very talented. Can never forget Billy Elliot; and now he's an accomplished, handsome, grown young man. He is perfect playing Bernie; wish him much success and happiness-- :)

@3:44 Bernie was so wrong when he said that he was not recognizable because I always admired him from the start of Elton's career and I know that so many others feel the same. The admiration for Bernie will always be. ❤❤❤

That movie was the best words can’t describe how I felt that evening. Love Elton and Bernie.

@elfman5176

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Movie Loved it

@user-cr7pp3of5l

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto! I saw it 4 times in 2 weeks!

I'm so glad Bernie is getting his dues

Man I've seen this movie 3 times and I STILL want to watch it more. That, by the way, never happens with me. I'm a one and done kind of gal. This movie is something special. I really appreciate every single person who helped shape this film into what it is... and I am most appreciative towards Elton and Bernie for their wonderful music. What would the world be without it?

@linnymather196

4 жыл бұрын

Thought I was the only crazy one who have watched it 3 times and still want to watch it 10 more times!

@kizzy3563

4 жыл бұрын

@@linnymather196 You're not alone! I'm contemplating going alone for a fourth time so I can cry freely this time... haha.

"Roses in the window box have tilted one side, everything about this house is born to grow and die" Brilliant line from Bernie.

@veegee916

4 жыл бұрын

Probably my second favorite song next to Dobey Gray's "Drift Away."

@cw5451

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite EJ and BT song!

Bernie is an amazing friend and lyricist. So glad Elton had him for a friend and that Bernie made Elton realize he needed help.

I have always admired Elton, but I think his music elevated to magic heights when the lyrics came from Bernie. Love them both. Thank you for sharing your creations.

The marriage of Elton and Bernie was and still remains the best duo combination of singer/songwriter to this day. To be able to write and sing brilliantly in one package is so rare. Very few singers had that luxury...John Lennon, John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Billy Joel, Kurt Cobain & Amy Winehouse.

@zbr76

5 жыл бұрын

You're missing Freddie Mercury and Andrew Gold from your list, just to pinpoint two.

@totalbliss1

5 жыл бұрын

@@zbr76 I'm sure I'm missing quite a few. Stevie Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson....etc.

@graphiteandglitter

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Simon, y'all

OMG Elton and Bernie look like brothers..Glad Bernie is getting recognition now..love the songs..

"I'm not a recognizable face," Bernie says. Oh, I beg to differ. This old fan from the 70s could have spotted him out of any crowd (and of course, Elton too). ;) Bernie and Elton.... Elton and Bernie. It's a matched set. You cannot have one without the other. Love them both.

It goes to show how fate or chance plays a part in this world. Elton was a piano player for a band and a composer. He wasn't a singer. He entered a publishing contest as such. Bernie was a young troubled kid on his own who had a talent for writing poetry. He entered the contest as such. The guy at the publishing office handed Elton, Bernie's poetry. Together they made history. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was written by Bernie in two and a half weeks and recorded by Elton and the band in two weeks. Four and a half weeks to write and record one of the greatest albums of all times. Today albums are made over a year or two and don't even come close to that one. Not close in lyricism, music or sound.

@cathynuytten798

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite album!

@AnnaPark90

2 жыл бұрын

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is so good.

The real legacy between Bernie and Elton is not the music. It's the relationship that people will talk about in 100 years.

@milwaukiedave

4 жыл бұрын

Very true. I think the movie will be a very strong reminder of the relationship and the fact that Bernie was a 50% of the reason Elton became so famous.

I cried all the way through this film best film ever! Had so much heart 10/10 world class. Jamie bell was fantastic in this. Haven’t seen much of him in films but this made me really like him.

Just saw it for Father’s Day with my kids. I loved it. It made me so sad that Elton’s parents were the way they were. I could never be so cold to my beautiful children. They adore me as I adore them

Truly is A REAL MOVIE TO WATCH SEVERAL TIMES ..... Loved the story and truth. You know. Life is a gift which can be taken away. This movie embraces that gift even with the internal struggles. An understatement duly noted as you watch the movie.

@burlhorse61

5 жыл бұрын

you do realise the whole movie is not factual.

Bernie is the cutest! Genius of songwriting and poetry. Always beautiful lyrics!

Bernie Taupin is all that, and a bag of chips, then an extra bag of chips! 😂 💖 Some of the greatest songs of my life, love his words with Elton John's music it's a winning combination! 😍🤩

I thought this film was fantastic! After I saw it, I was "high as a kite" because of its brilliance and the fact that it brought back so many memories of my college years in the early 70s.

Just watched the movie 3 times. Still can't get enough it...

Highly enjoyable film and the soundtrack is worth getting too.

Movie is absolutely amazing!! I saw it twice in two days. I was so moved with Elton John's story.

I had never even heard of Bernie Taupin until production on the film began, always thought Elton wrote his own stuff. Have a lot more respect for him now for creating such iconic songs.

BERNIE TAUPIN THE VOICE OF ELTON JOHN .

@martinobrien7110

4 жыл бұрын

@judopathoftruth BARCAJAX AS A PLAYER AJAX AS A COACH BARCELONA

@kathleencollins5531

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't it really Elton was the voice of Bernie? His words came through Elton's voice and music.

long standing ovation at Cannes, many rave reviews- and hopefully more people will now explore Elton's magnificent catalogue, with so many hidden treasures

@SuzLa1

5 жыл бұрын

It will be like how I've always liked Queen and people look at me like I'm uncool, but then radio stations suddenly start playing their music more, and more people become interested in them because there's a film out about them.

@asicdathens

4 жыл бұрын

The original I'm still standing video clip was filmed there as well (Cannes)

First class movie. Loved the insight into the relationships Elton had with good and bad humans throughout his childhood and adult life too . I'd very happily sit and watch this movie again.

OMG I HAVENT SEEN ONE OF BERNIE AND JAMIE IM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS🥺💕

Bernie & Elton are a dynamic duo. So many beautiful songs. Pardon me, I’ll rephrase that, so many timeless songs that are absolutely phenomenal and beautiful!

Life goals is to find someone as committed and dedicated to you as Bernie is to Elton! Whether a friend, business or even romantic partner...that type of bond is one in a million!!

It was such an amazing movie.

This movie is fantastic...Elton and Bernie deserve this recognition and a movie like this.Great work.

I bought it because I knew I'd want to watch it more than once

These people were wonderful! Jamie is a great human. Thanks.

Thats fantastic validation to the actors and directors when Bernie says he "absolutely love it" but I agree its good and portrays Elton and his friendship with Elton in a sympathetic manner.

There are so many gems that casual EJ listeners may not know. Start with the whole Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album if you're curious. The albums: Blue Moves and Sleeping With the Past are a few others. What a master class musical partnership Elton and Bernie are!

@jeffbauer3425

5 жыл бұрын

Discovered my brothers Goodbye yellow brick road album... on 8 track, when I was 10 in 73 . Still one of my all time favorite albums !

@r.a.contrerasma8578

5 жыл бұрын

@@jeffbauer3425 That song, "Roy Rodgers" one of his unsung classics!

So talented, wrote so many wonderful lyrics

This movie is so cool and really shows the friendship between Elton and Bernie, it's beautiful.

I think Bernie is not someone who retaliates. With the clothes before performing Pinball Wizard, it's one of my favorite parts because I believe it shows a dynamic between Bernie and Elton that all kinds of relationships should have-a empathy and understanding of the other's nature. When Elton yelled at Bernie, he didn't retaliate. Elton caught himself, held Bernie's hand and genuinely said with his heart, "Sorry" and Bernie says, "I know." Bernie's understands the craziness of what Elton has been doing to himself and is genuinely concerned. He's never mad at him. That is a deep understanding of the underlying issues mixed with unconditional love that many of us fail to give. It's so beautiful.

@milwaukiedave

4 жыл бұрын

As Bernie always said to Elton in the movie, "you are my brother". It truly shows in their relationship

Loved this interview with Bernie and Jamie. Wonderful.

Bernie taupin and elton john remind me of my friendship with one of my best friends Adrian

Great job Jamie! So happy the film was a success!❤

Such a great lyricist!

" A couple of the sounds that I really like are the sounds of a switch blade and a motor bike. I'm a juvenile product of the working class who's best friend floats in the bottom of a glass."

What an amazing movie

Since I saw the movie...y wondered who this Bernie was! What a nice friendship he and Elton John have! 💕👍

@WoolyBuggerPicker

5 жыл бұрын

have.

@sophianiculescu6734

4 жыл бұрын

Bernie

@69LOLIN

4 жыл бұрын

@@sophianiculescu6734 Ok Good!

Great movie and two of greatest men such an great friendship

Perfetc ! ROCKETMEN ! Elton John and Bernie Taupin !!!! Great persons, great artists, great movie !!!!!

And AGAIN Mr. Bell is, even in a chattingsession like this, naturalness in person. Which should make switching to whatever role to be portrayed or figura to be personalized "easy" for him. Mr. Bell makes it clear that acting for film can indeed be the practice of art at a very high level. Great great class Sir!

I'm a lifetime fan of Sir elton john.

This movie its incredible

real best friends

Is Bernie in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?If not,he should be in,now.

@rain_down_

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think he is actually. Yes, definitely should be!

@milwaukiedave

4 жыл бұрын

I think there is for songwriters which would be more appropriate.

I saw the movie this weekend...i know...kinda late. But I was totally amazed at how LITTLE i knew about the collaboration between Elton and Bernie...Bernie is simply the most amazing poet/lyricist in modern times. He surpasses Billy Joel and John Lennon. To say that "There'd be no Elton without Bernie" isn't correct...Elton is a master with music...we'd have heard from him no matter who wrote the lyrics.

Was not a fan of Elton John as a kid, so glad to see this movie and embrace his struggles. I have been enlightened buy EJ. Of course I couldn't escape my Youth Without memorizing every word of those songs. Now I know the artists I thank you for your gift

Just watched the movie and it was amazing! Props to Bernie as well!

"Rocketman" is a great movie.

Thank you Bernie.

Love Jamie. Glad he's being seen so often now.

Absolutely fantastic movie. It's basically a musical where people spontaneously break into song. It uses their songs to illustrate events even if the song was not written till muck later.

@sharyn4271

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Stillwell That was one of the reasons I didn't initially love the movie, because the songs were not done sequentially. After reading a review, I learned that it is not so much a biopic, but more a retelling of memories, and thus, how the songs depicted how Elton felt through the years. I'm going to see it again to really appreciate it.

@presto709

5 жыл бұрын

@@sharyn4271 I saw it a second time and might go back for a third.

Bernie gave Elton his Taupins Worth

jamie is the cutest! i’ve loved him since billy elliot

If only once he sees this ... his words were magic. I absolutely love Elton's voice and music choices, but he has never written anything that compares to your words. It's a pairing out of magic.

That part where Elton is singing Rocketman, and there’s a video playing in the background of him, that looks EXACTLY like Taron as Elton!

@DKBastiansTwitch

5 жыл бұрын

That is not Elton John in the video, that is Justin Timberlake - he asked him to portray him in the music video.

@Sassyglbeauty

5 жыл бұрын

DK_Bastian's Twitch lol I realized that when I was watching something else. Lol. I couldn’t remember where I wrote this comment tho to delete it. Lol 🤦🏼‍♀️

Seen it twice -fabulous film!

@williamwilson6499

5 жыл бұрын

Saw it twice.

Hello Bernie T. Yeah the man behind Elton's song's . Well anyway's you know he alway's said I didn't write the word's Bernie did. Much love cherie.

Love his accent

Parabéns meu pai, ao sr Taupin um carinho grande!

For a friendship that never fought they fought a lot in the movie

@breakfastatmilliways

5 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing until I really considered it. Even when they have conflict in the movie it's usually elton having a fit of temper and bernie pretty calmly handling it. There are conflicts and there's some yelling but do they really qualify as FIGHTS? Of course they probably don't mean it literally anyway. More like they never had any lasting or important arguments.

@Iamsome61

5 жыл бұрын

I think that one sequence where Bernie leaves him was meant to be in Elton’s head...like part of his inner struggle.

No As much as i love dylan and SandG there is nothing like listening to Elton John songs hearing Elton’s voice and Bernie’s genius literature set to song

I still think The Greatest Discovery is Bernie's best ever !!!............He is in the league of Jeff Lynne, The Beatles and the Bee Gees !!!!

A powerful performance all round, loved it!

Jesus christ... 30 albums? That's insane!

@LB-pg3no

4 жыл бұрын

Elvis did like 60 albums plus 15 movies

@preesi1403

3 жыл бұрын

@@LB-pg3no Elvis did OTHER peoples songs

@LB-pg3no

3 жыл бұрын

@@preesi1403 what does that have to do with anything, he sold over 1billion records worldwide, so what if he did martians songs, he was the "KING" and always will be!

@preesi1403

3 жыл бұрын

@@LB-pg3no Im sorry you cant comprehend it. But ill say this, its easy to sing other ppls songs and make albums. Not so easy to write and sing and make records.

Hi Bernie can’t wait to see the movie 🍿

It’s not a biopic! It’s a musical fantasy

I wish I had family members that are as close as Elton and Bernie I do have family members but we not close like Elton and Bernie and it hurts I'm still standing

Er Bernie Taupin was a Lincolnshire lad from Owmby-by-Spital. Not aware of Scottish enclave in Lincolnshire! I went out with Steph who as at primary school with him.

I wanna see it again and again it's marvelous the perfect duo. Fate dear boy fate!

Persone meravigliose... Grazie

Check out a tune they wrote "Come Down in Time". I don't know why it's obscure as it is. Sting also covered it.

Jamie Bell was also excellent in "Washington's Spies".

mr taupin belongs in the r and r HOF as a lyricist. would that be the 1st?

@salvadormarley

5 жыл бұрын

Good point. I would imagine a lyricist would be eligible. Unless it's just performers?

@neoisis9373

4 жыл бұрын

salvadormarley I think it may not include just lyricists who don’t perform the music. But of course Bernie is in the Songwriters HOF along with Elton.

@chrisjaybecker

4 жыл бұрын

No, Robert Hunter was inducted as a member of the Grateful Dead, although he was never an actual band member but rather the chief lyricist.

Elton and Bernie are the Jordan and Pippen of songwriting 😁

I need the Donald Duck costume

how can you as a father not like your son?

Bernie Taupin Is A Gold Lyricist

Funny thing: Bernie worked on the music in Billy Elliot in which Jamie Bell played the lead role....Billy Elliot

I keep looking at Jamie and I think that hes the one who wrote all of these songs

Excellent.

Coloquem as entrevistas e depoimentos sobre ELTONJOHN traduzidos em portugues por favor.obr.

Cool, the Lancaster Grill, me mum's maiden is Lancaster. I didn't know about that.

Jamie awesome actor

Bernie rocks

no one: elton john: *eats microphone*

@johnnies5739

4 жыл бұрын

Summer it’s like before every show he thinks “hmm i wonder what this one tastes like”

@grayep

4 жыл бұрын

johnnie s ahahahahah

@rachelwaln269

3 жыл бұрын

Is that your dog in your profile pic?

@grayep

3 жыл бұрын

@@rachelwaln269 yea

@rachelwaln269

3 жыл бұрын

@@grayep Cute what's his or her name?