What Makes This Song Great? “Rocket Man” ELTON JOHN

In this episode we explore the music of Elton John.

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[JohnMahonSound]

Hi Rick this was excellent! I am Elton's percussionist and backing vocalist. I was in the Atlanta recording studio when you and the band came in. That was my 1st studio album with Elton, Peachtree Road, a great experience. He would always check out the other bands in the studio and invite them over. This was so great and loved hearing your enthusiastic breakdown of that amazing song. Will be checking out more!!

[philmaples]

Rick Beato is the Anthony Bourdain of music. He’s not merely expert in the craft. He loves this stuff and he isn’t afraid to let us witness his complete immersion and joy. That’s what is so compelling about watching him. He can dice a song with the dispassion of a scientist, but conveys it with the heart of a poet. Thanks, man.

[brucedillinger]

At this point in my life just hearing Elton's piano part soloed can nearly bring me to tears. His music sustained me during some turbulent teenage years.

[caroleainsworth-guyse]

I’ve heard the song Rocket Man hundreds of times but tonight I listened to it for the first time. Incredible song! Thank you!

[ryanhallwrites]

It's not MY story, but I've got an Elton story. My late father was a prominent musician in the Southeast for a while. Legend has it that his band once opened for Led Zeppelin. But my Dad was a keyboard player. And he once worked as a volunteer roadie for an Elton Show in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He wasn't a huge Elton fan (Billy Joel was more his speed) but he was a fan. I think that's why he volunteered for the gig. Elton's bus was stuck in traffic in Birmingham about an hour from Tuscaloosa. They needed to soundcheck Elton's piano before they opened the doors for fans.


"Can anyone here play the piano really well?" Dad raised his hand. "You know any Elton material?" Turns out, Dad's band covered a couple Elton songs.


I'm not sure what song that he started playing. Elton's band was already there and they joined in. Elton walks in through the side stage as they're doing this and they all stopped playing.


"Sounding pretty good, Kid."


Dad said that was the sweetest set of keys that his hands ever touched. He would've adored Rick's channel, BTW.

[ronlove]

As a non musician, Rick makes me appreciate the music I've loved my whole life. It's like seeing something for the first time

[RichardHazel]

I have a music degree. I still sing. I was pretty good at melodic dictation. But I could never hear something like where the capo on the guitar was. Your joy in dissecting songs is completely infectious and I am so grateful to have discovered your YouTube channel. You help me appreciate songs in a new way and that's really magical. Thank you! 🙏

[ashleyphotog]

Elton's voice was possibly one of the finest in the world during the 70's, its pure, innocent, and unfiltered, like he is singing without anyone listening. pure soul.

[alisonmercieca]

The enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store. Don’t ever change Rick, and thank you

[EclecticHillbilly]

There's a reason the legends are legends. This was a great song 48 years ago; it's a great song now; and it'll be a great song 100 years from now.

[Boopyboy]

When my oldest son was 4, he would sing along to this song completely out of key. Two of the best things to have ever hit my ears. He is 32 now. And this song will forever bring back that memory of the two of us sitting in my truck, he’s feet dangling out from the front of his car seat, and me soaking it in knowing these moments are fleeting....

[tomada]

When I was 13 I bought the "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album at a yard sale for two dollars. I already liked the few songs I knew, including the title track, but this album introduced me to other great Elton John songs that I hadn't heard. Best two dollars I ever spent.

[dibutler]

I have an Elton song, as well. I got on an elevator with him here in Atlanta in the early 00s, and he told me he had a blouse just like mine, back in the 80s. I quickly replied, well, it came from a 2nd hand shop, so maybe it is yours.
He cracked up.
I made Elton John laugh.

[mlsproject]

I'm imagining Elton sitting around with Bernie, saying "Yeah, I've got a Rick Beato story".

[FrankitoSapiente]

Rick Beato has the ability to make one fall in love with every song he loves.

[annika_panicka]

I love that Elton John introduced himself when he popped into the studio. Some lesser and not as instantly recognizable artists can't even be bothered. 🌟🌟

[PoiticayNcorrect]

Elton John is arguably one of the greatest musicians of the past 100 years.

[thecanberean]

Rick Beato has to be one of the most engaging personality/presenters on YouTube. You can't but help be infected by his energy, passion and pure childlike joy in what he does. It's great.

[vxvivqc]

The backup singers are absolutely ethereal on this song.

[TheAbundance]

So, I began taking piano lessons last month, for the first time in my life, at the age of 68. And tonight, as I experienced this wonderful Beato journey into a song that has inspired me since it's release, it occured to me that YOU are partly responsible for my decision. You continually put on display the kind of joy and passion for music that I feel and want more of. That's why the piano lessons are happening. I hold the vision of being able to render an Elton John song with my own fingers (to the best of my ability) in the not too distant future!