DrayYoutube584’s Top Ten Favorite Elton John Songs

Summary

In this video, Dre2584 shares a personal top 10 list of favorite Elton John songs. The list includes iconic tracks like 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight,' 'Rocket Man,' and 'I'm Still Standing,' along with memorable mentions from Elton John's career. Dre reflects on personal experiences, such as attending a tribute show and childhood memories of 'Crocodile Rock.' With insights on each song's melody, lyrics, and impact, the video offers a fun, nostalgic journey through Elton John's music. Honorable mentions include songs like 'Candle in the Wind' and 'Circle of Life.'

Takeaways

• 🎶 Dre 2584 creates a top 10 list of favorite Elton John songs, deviating from his usual band-focused content.
• 🎭 He attended a Broadway Theater tribute show featuring dueling pianos with Elton John and Billy Joel look-alikes.
• 🎹 Number 10: 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight' is praised for its heartfelt lyrics, memorable vocal arrangement, and catchy piano melody.
• 🦁 Number 9: 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' is highlighted for its connection to Disney’s *The Lion King* and its romantic, calming melody.
• 🎤 Number 8: 'Bennie and the Jets' grew on Dre over time, appreciated for its bluesy piano and Elton John's unique vocal performance.
• 💙 Number 7: 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues' is praised for its bluesy melody, harmonica solo, and memorable vocal arrangement.
• 🐊 Number 6: 'Crocodile Rock' stands out for its upbeat, danceable nature and childhood nostalgia.
• 🕺 Number 5: 'Tiny Dancer' features beautiful piano and violin arrangements, making it perfect for slow dancing.
• 🚪 Number 4: 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' is compared to David Bowie's 'Life on Mars' and described as a song that gives a sense of flying.
• 🚀 Number 2: 'Rocket Man' is called an iconic anthem and a memorable masterpiece of Elton John's discography.
• 💪 Number 1: 'I'm Still Standing' tops the list for its lively energy and powerful lyrics, making it Dre's all-time favorite Elton John song.

Q & A

Who is the video creator and what is the topic of the video?

The video creator is Dre 2584, and the video is a top 10 list of favorite songs by solo artist Elton John.

Why did Dre 2584 choose to make a top 10 list for Elton John?

Dre 2584 chose to make a top 10 list for Elton John because the songs came to him easily, and he has been enjoying Elton John’s music for over two years.

What live performance inspired Dre 2584 to make this list?

Dre 2584 was inspired by a show he attended at the Broadway Theater of Pitman, where look-alikes of Elton John and Billy Joel performed each other's songs in a piano duel.

Which song occupies the number 10 spot on Dre 2584's list, and why?

The number 10 song is 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight.' Dre 2584 chose it because of its heartfelt lyrics, memorable vocal arrangement, and catchy hook.

Why does 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' hold the number 9 spot?

'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' is number 9 because it is iconic for its association with Disney's *The Lion King*, and its calming melody makes it a great Disney love song.

How did Dre 2584's opinion of 'Bennie and the Jets' change over time?

Initially, Dre 2584 didn’t enjoy 'Bennie and the Jets' because it was different from other Elton John songs. However, over time, it grew on him due to its unique bluesy piano melody and Elton’s interesting vocal performance.

Which song did one of Dre 2584’s teachers name as her favorite Elton John song?

Dre 2584’s teacher in 11th grade named 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues' as her favorite Elton John song.

What personal memory does Dre 2584 associate with 'Crocodile Rock'?

Dre 2584 has a childhood memory of 'Crocodile Rock' as it was the first Elton John song he knew, having heard it on a kids' party songs CD when he was five.

Which Elton John song did Dre 2584 try to learn on the piano?

Dre 2584 attempted to learn the intro of 'Tiny Dancer' on the piano, but found it too advanced for his current skill level.

What is Dre 2584's number one favorite Elton John song, and what makes it special?

Dre 2584’s favorite song is 'I'm Still Standing.' He loves it for its lively energy, upbeat feel, and the way it stands out from Elton John's usual style. Over time, it grew on him to become his favorite.