Elton John - Friends (1971) With Lyrics!

The title track from the 1971 soundtrack album of the film "Friends." Elton John and Bernie Taupin were contracted to write songs for the Lewis Gilbert film in 1970, before their own albums were selling successfully. When the soundtrack album came out Elton John was now a successful name and the album sold well. This title track was also released as a single and made the top 40 in America. Elton and Taupin actually only wrote three songs for the film: this one, "Michelle's Song" and "Seasons." Other songs were designated as part of the film's soundtrack, simply as background music, on the radio and such, and the rest of the film score (and album) was composed by Paul Buckmaster. Elton has only performed the song "Friends" live in concert in 1971, and then at a few dates in 1999 at the beginning of the Medusa solo tour.
Words & Music by Elton John & Bernie Taupin
©1970 Dick James Music Limited

[marymalcolm]

Had this song sung at our wedding in 1976, we met when we were 15 and it meant something to us as we started as friends. Still Married!

[gisleineleite]

Two magicians ... Elton John and Bernie Taupin complete each other taking us away to an endless and stunning trip 🥰 Love them both 💞 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

[johnmcleod]

I was a teen when this song crackled the airwaves...so beautiful...puts me in a state of mind that I just can't explain...nowadays it reminds me of my youth, how quickly time flies, and how short life truly is.

[plansahead]

Turned 60 this year and remember my older sister Monica (RIP) playing this album on a tiny turntable weighted down with pennies. Bought in a loose record bin at a five and dime, a seemingly discarded early effort by EJ, and I clearly remember staring at the ‘grown ups’ engaged on the pink cover. We must have played it a million times ! While I probably haven’t heard it in nearly half a century, it floods me with memories of family and friends, many gone. Where did that time, and all of those people
Cherish every moment, every minute of every day, good and difficult because moving thru the years means you are still here, meeting what life has to offer. Dearest friend Rusty I miss you

[MissDonnah]

Such a beautiful song I don't know why it has not lived on more in the forefront of hits. It is prophetic and lovely.

[KenSerpico]

For some reason, I am overwhelmed with melancholy everytime I listen to this song. There is a word in Brazilian Portuguese, "saudade" that applies to this song. The best way I can define it, is the sadness one feels when you remember happy moments.

[georgeorwell]

Elton is a genius if he only makes this one song. The fact he had so many others just speaks to his overall greatness. Such a wonderful song of being young and in love.

[jpascaln]

I am thankful daily for having lived my teen years in the 70s. I expected the rest of life to be as magical. At least there are the memories.

[edwardanthony]

This was a real good song that did not chart as high as it should have. Great lyrics & instrumentation with a historic tone to it.

[davidwells]

What a sad and mournful song…but so beautiful.

[jimk]

One of my favorite Elton songs but always felt the song was too short.. Beautiful lyrics

[MrLatch]

My fav song by Elton.I just lost my best friend today and immediately thought of this song and had to play it.May God love and remember him when the earth is filled with the knowledge of Jehovah.

[laurathompson]

I never get tired of hearing this song....it takes me back to my 7th grade in school...a time of many changes and lots of new feelings...this video of the young people is a good one..."these fragile times should never slip us by...." what a good life I've been given...I'm so grateful I grew up in a time of great music...thank you Elton...thank you God!

[hurleymacmaster]

Loved the soundtrack and movie. Beautiful scenery and a young couple discovering life. As good as it gets.

[axiomist]

Beautiful song . 1970 and the movie "Friends" had just come out.
Saw it in the movies (at a little theater on 58 street in New York, right near the Plaza Hotel), with my girlfriend Wendy, who was 15 . A beautiful time, being young and in love seeing this lovely film, which I now own . The real good old days .

[akgypsy]

Such a great film!! ♥️🎶🎞️ Elton and Bernie were outstanding together! 🌹🌹

[paradise]

Watch this movie " Friends" with my older brother back then in the 70's. This brings back the good old days when I was growing up as teenager. Nostalgic moments 🎶🎵🎼🎶

[hu]

I loved this movie "Friends" with this theme song. I Have the Album since 1971 ..I did a oil painting of the cover art in my style when I was in high school, longing for my soulmate.
Everyone watch the movie
"Friends"
It was wonderful french film of young soulmate teen love music score by
Elton John .

[majedk]

The movie and song echoed silently in my head since i was 15 till I heard it today and I realised how it shaped what happened in my life until today...

[robsharp]

One of my favorite EJ songs. I own the vinyl of Friends.