1 00:02:38,360 --> 00:02:39,509 How long is this gonna take? 2 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:42,268 That's really up to you. 3 00:02:42,800 --> 00:02:43,915 Right, then. 4 00:02:46,200 --> 00:02:47,838 I know how this bit goes. 5 00:02:53,720 --> 00:02:56,393 My name is Elton Hercules John... 6 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:05,231 and I'm an alcoholic. 7 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:10,674 And a cocaine addict. 8 00:03:14,400 --> 00:03:15,400 And a sex addict. 9 00:03:18,800 --> 00:03:20,074 And a bulimic. 10 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:25,392 I'm also a Shopaholic, who has problems with weed... 11 00:03:26,400 --> 00:03:28,038 prescription drugs... 12 00:03:31,280 --> 00:03:32,998 and anger management. 13 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:35,435 Why are you here now? 14 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:37,080 Well, my dealer was out of town. 15 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:38,960 I thought this seemed like a good alternative. 16 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:49,158 I'm here because I want to get better. 17 00:03:49,880 --> 00:03:51,950 What were you like as a child, Elton? 18 00:03:52,040 --> 00:03:53,268 As a child? 19 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:09,751 I was justified when I was five. 20 00:04:10,720 --> 00:04:14,269 Raising Cain I'll spit in your eye. 21 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:21,474 Times are changing Now the poor get fat. 22 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:26,469 But the fevers gonna catch you When the bitch gets back. 23 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:33,072 Eat meat on a Friday. 24 00:04:33,160 --> 00:04:34,798 - That's all right. - That's all right. 25 00:04:34,920 --> 00:04:37,957 - Even like steak on a Saturday night. - Saturday night 26 00:04:38,040 --> 00:04:41,589 - I can bitch the best at your social dos. - Social dos 27 00:04:41,680 --> 00:04:44,956 I get high in the evening Sniffing pots of glue. 28 00:04:58,960 --> 00:05:02,111 I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch Oh, the bitch is back! 29 00:05:02,600 --> 00:05:05,478 Stone-cold sober As a matter of fact 30 00:05:05,800 --> 00:05:09,315 I can bitch, I can bitch 'Cause I'm better than you. 31 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:12,312 It's the way that I move The things that I do 32 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:42,474 Reggie! You're late! 33 00:05:42,560 --> 00:05:45,154 I've had to throw your dinner in the bin! Get inside. 34 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:56,955 Is he back? 35 00:05:58,400 --> 00:05:59,400 What am I? Thin air? 36 00:06:00,400 --> 00:06:01,674 Wouldn't get your hopes up. 37 00:06:01,760 --> 00:06:04,228 He's very unreliable and very selfish. 38 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:06,311 But will you send him up if I'm already in bed? 39 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:07,753 Reggie! Move! 40 00:06:08,240 --> 00:06:09,992 Got to get this done before I go out. 41 00:06:13,840 --> 00:06:15,034 All right, all done. 42 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:16,792 Put it away before you go out. 43 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:18,711 Mum, I've got to go. 44 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:20,599 Where's my cardigan? 45 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:46,433 What? Did I do something wrong? 46 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:47,873 Bloody hell, Sheila. 47 00:06:47,960 --> 00:06:49,951 Maybe we should get him some lessons. 48 00:06:50,600 --> 00:06:53,433 Love to. Get him out from under my feet. 49 00:06:57,080 --> 00:06:58,593 Go on, play it again. 50 00:07:00,320 --> 00:07:01,673 I want to play it for Dad. 51 00:07:08,880 --> 00:07:10,791 Managed to drag yourself home then. 52 00:07:10,880 --> 00:07:13,269 - Hello, Stanley. - How are you, Ivy? 53 00:07:13,360 --> 00:07:14,554 Like you care. 54 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:16,358 Come on. You're letting in a draft. 55 00:07:20,960 --> 00:07:22,188 How long you back? 56 00:07:22,280 --> 00:07:23,918 I've got a couple of weeks leave. 57 00:07:24,280 --> 00:07:26,396 Reggie's not long gone to bed. 58 00:07:26,480 --> 00:07:28,835 Go on. Pop up, say hello. 59 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:30,840 I'll see him tomorrow. 60 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:34,633 Any dinner left? 61 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,711 Or have you fed it all to that boy? 62 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:40,672 My dad was passionate about... 63 00:07:41,680 --> 00:07:43,750 family and music. 64 00:07:45,080 --> 00:07:46,957 He'd talk for hours about jazz. 65 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:49,188 He was always hugging me. 66 00:07:49,320 --> 00:07:50,320 I was very lucky. 67 00:07:55,680 --> 00:07:57,591 I was actually a very happy child. 68 00:08:06,200 --> 00:08:08,714 Dad, is it true you play piano? 69 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:10,519 I'm saving to get lessons. 70 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:12,830 If you want to sit in here, you'll have to be quiet. 71 00:08:13,960 --> 00:08:15,632 I'm listening to my music. 72 00:08:24,960 --> 00:08:26,598 I like this one, Dad. 73 00:08:32,240 --> 00:08:35,391 Never, ever touch my collection without asking. 74 00:08:46,280 --> 00:08:47,952 When are you going to hug me? 75 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:50,069 Don't be soft. 76 00:08:58,680 --> 00:09:00,033 What are you still doing up? 77 00:09:00,440 --> 00:09:01,440 Learning. 78 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:04,233 Turn off the light. Go to sleep. 79 00:10:04,800 --> 00:10:06,791 Crumbs! That was energetic! 80 00:10:07,680 --> 00:10:09,113 Play another one. 81 00:10:09,800 --> 00:10:11,870 The "Moonlight Sonata," Reggie. 82 00:10:14,640 --> 00:10:17,154 Mum? My piano teacher thinks I'm good enough 83 00:10:17,240 --> 00:10:19,390 for a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music. 84 00:10:20,840 --> 00:10:23,115 The Royal Academy of Music? 85 00:10:24,640 --> 00:10:26,073 It has a nice ring to it. 86 00:10:26,520 --> 00:10:27,520 "Royal." 87 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,149 Scissors. 88 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:34,558 - What do you think? - The red one's good. 89 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:39,437 - It's only on Saturdays. - I've things to do on weekends. 90 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:41,511 - Can't just drop everything. - I'll take you. 91 00:10:44,360 --> 00:10:47,318 - Where are you off to? - Don't know. 92 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:48,469 Haven't decided yet. 93 00:10:49,200 --> 00:10:52,112 But whatever it is, you're not invited. 94 00:10:52,520 --> 00:10:55,478 Reggie's piano teacher thinks he's good enough for a scholarship. 95 00:10:56,040 --> 00:10:57,040 Really? 96 00:10:57,640 --> 00:10:59,392 You think he's got that kind of talent? 97 00:10:59,480 --> 00:11:01,869 Of course, he has. But you'd know that 98 00:11:01,960 --> 00:11:04,633 it you took the slightest bit of interest in me or this family. 99 00:11:15,240 --> 00:11:17,276 Stop looking at that. You're not a girl. 100 00:11:31,120 --> 00:11:34,556 - Can we go home? - Home? No going home. 101 00:11:34,640 --> 00:11:35,914 This is your life. 102 00:11:36,560 --> 00:11:38,471 You have to get over that silly shyness. 103 00:11:39,040 --> 00:11:40,080 But Mum says I'll never... 104 00:11:40,160 --> 00:11:42,276 Everybodys frightened at the beginning. 105 00:11:42,360 --> 00:11:44,476 You play at being confident. 106 00:11:45,840 --> 00:11:47,671 Life gives you very few chances, Reggie, 107 00:11:47,760 --> 00:11:49,159 and this is one of yours. 108 00:11:49,560 --> 00:11:51,280 You show 'em you can be as good as they are. 109 00:11:51,320 --> 00:11:53,595 Better. Number one. You can do that, can't you? 110 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:57,477 - Yeah, I suppose. - Good. Go on then. Here. 111 00:11:57,560 --> 00:12:00,279 Here's for a bag of chips and your bus fare home. 112 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:18,873 Reginald Dwight? 113 00:12:19,440 --> 00:12:21,431 - Yes. - Hi. How do you do? 114 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:25,399 Good, thank you. 115 00:12:26,160 --> 00:12:27,434 Take your coat off. 116 00:12:30,640 --> 00:12:32,358 Did you not bring something to play/I. 117 00:12:34,240 --> 00:12:35,240 Didn't know I had to. 118 00:12:36,960 --> 00:12:37,960 I see. Well... 119 00:12:40,400 --> 00:12:41,958 So, can you show me anything 120 00:12:42,040 --> 00:12:44,838 so I can get a sense of where you're up to? 121 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:07,388 Why have you stopped? 122 00:13:09,920 --> 00:13:11,114 That's as far as you got. 123 00:13:14,760 --> 00:13:16,671 You might have a good memory, and a good ear, 124 00:13:16,760 --> 00:13:18,751 but you've an awful lot of work to do. 125 00:13:19,800 --> 00:13:22,314 So, wrists and back straight. 126 00:13:23,080 --> 00:13:25,230 Let's start with the C-major scale, 127 00:13:25,320 --> 00:13:27,231 both hands, two octaves. 128 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:37,830 Hands off the table, Reginald. Stop making that noise. 129 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:42,672 What you looking at me for? 130 00:14:00,720 --> 00:14:03,393 I want love. 131 00:14:03,480 --> 00:14:05,550 But it's impossible. 132 00:14:08,040 --> 00:14:09,712 A man like him. 133 00:14:10,040 --> 00:14:12,315 So irresponsible. 134 00:14:14,760 --> 00:14:16,876 A man like him 135 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:20,595 ls dead in places. 136 00:14:21,560 --> 00:14:27,112 Other men feel liberated. 137 00:14:27,560 --> 00:14:29,869 I can't love. 138 00:14:30,440 --> 00:14:32,158 Shot full of holes. 139 00:14:34,840 --> 00:14:36,512 Don't feel nothing. 140 00:14:37,360 --> 00:14:39,157 I just feel cold. 141 00:14:41,600 --> 00:14:43,989 Don't feel nothing. 142 00:14:44,080 --> 00:14:47,231 Just old scars. 143 00:14:48,160 --> 00:14:49,479 Toughening up. 144 00:14:50,320 --> 00:14:53,517 Around my heart. 145 00:14:54,080 --> 00:14:56,389 I want love. 146 00:14:57,000 --> 00:15:00,072 On my own terms. 147 00:15:01,600 --> 00:15:06,594 After everything I have learned. 148 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:13,639 Me, I cany too much baggage. 149 00:15:14,440 --> 00:15:16,715 Oh, God, I've seen. 150 00:15:17,160 --> 00:15:20,357 So much traffic. 151 00:15:20,480 --> 00:15:23,711 But I want love. 152 00:15:24,480 --> 00:15:26,550 Just a different kind. 153 00:15:27,480 --> 00:15:30,392 - I want love. - Won't break me down. 154 00:15:30,480 --> 00:15:33,597 Won't brick me up Won't fence me in 155 00:15:33,680 --> 00:15:36,911 I want a love That'll mean something. 156 00:15:37,040 --> 00:15:38,712 That's the love I want. 157 00:15:39,160 --> 00:15:46,157 I want love. 158 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:13,193 Boy... There's a boy there. 159 00:16:15,640 --> 00:16:17,517 Reggie. What you doing? 160 00:16:19,320 --> 00:16:22,630 Hello, son. I'm Fred. I'm a friend of your mum's. 161 00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:34,319 You tied me down with that kid years ago, 162 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:36,960 and now I've finally got a reason to leave 163 00:16:37,040 --> 00:16:40,032 and be rid of you and this bloody house! 164 00:17:03,400 --> 00:17:05,391 He didn't even give me a hug goodbye. 165 00:17:07,400 --> 00:17:09,311 He's no good at showing affection. 166 00:17:09,920 --> 00:17:11,319 Never has been. 167 00:17:14,440 --> 00:17:17,193 - I wish I was someone else. - Oh, don't be silly. 168 00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:24,393 Well, how do you think I felt? 169 00:17:27,680 --> 00:17:28,715 I was a kid. 170 00:17:34,120 --> 00:17:35,394 Heartbroken. 171 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:40,392 People don't care though, do they? 172 00:17:44,600 --> 00:17:45,600 Anyway... 173 00:17:48,720 --> 00:17:50,278 I'd discovered records. 174 00:17:52,440 --> 00:17:53,793 And rock 'n' roll. 175 00:18:00,480 --> 00:18:03,552 I know you like him. He's quite a dish. 176 00:18:03,640 --> 00:18:06,074 - I would. - Oh, Mum! 177 00:18:06,640 --> 00:18:09,029 Thanks, Mum. It's fantastic. 178 00:18:09,400 --> 00:18:11,960 You serious about wanting to be a rock 'n' roller? 179 00:18:12,040 --> 00:18:13,951 Yeah. Of course. 180 00:18:14,040 --> 00:18:15,837 Better get you the proper haircut, eh? 181 00:18:16,840 --> 00:18:19,877 - Can I get it cut like Elvis? - Enjoy it while it lasts. 182 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:21,673 He's like my side of the family. 183 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:24,274 He'll be bald as an egg by the time he's 20. 184 00:18:44,320 --> 00:18:46,515 Congratulations to Dave. He's won four pork chops, 185 00:18:46,600 --> 00:18:49,160 half a pound of prime mince and a string of sausages. 186 00:18:49,880 --> 00:18:51,598 Thank you all! Thank you! 187 00:18:52,680 --> 00:18:53,999 Now, Sheila and Fred's boy 188 00:18:54,080 --> 00:18:56,310 is gonna sing us a couple of songs on the piano. 189 00:18:56,400 --> 00:18:57,958 Reggie Dwight! 190 00:18:58,440 --> 00:18:59,509 Come on, Reg! 191 00:19:00,120 --> 00:19:01,155 Go on, boy. 192 00:19:02,440 --> 00:19:03,589 Hello. 193 00:19:04,680 --> 00:19:06,671 Bloody hell. Have you got a fag? 194 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:12,679 Rubbish! 195 00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:15,469 Reg, Reg, play the one I like. 196 00:19:17,120 --> 00:19:18,189 Excuse me. 197 00:19:18,680 --> 00:19:20,557 - You can't put that there. - Why not? 198 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:22,113 It'll get knocked off. 199 00:19:24,360 --> 00:19:27,238 It's getting late Have you seen my mates? 200 00:19:27,320 --> 00:19:29,834 Ma, tell me when the boys get here. 201 00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:33,274 It's seven o'clock and I wanna rock. 202 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:36,073 Wanna get a belly full of beer. 203 00:19:37,000 --> 00:19:39,992 My old man's drunker Than a barrel full of monkeys. 204 00:19:40,080 --> 00:19:42,594 And my old lady She don't care. 205 00:19:43,400 --> 00:19:46,631 My sister looks cute In her braces and boots. 206 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:49,109 A handful of grease in her hair. 207 00:19:53,400 --> 00:19:56,312 Don't give us none of your aggravation. 208 00:19:56,400 --> 00:19:58,550 We've had it with your discipline. 209 00:19:59,400 --> 00:20:02,517 'Cause Saturday night's Alright for fighting. 210 00:20:02,600 --> 00:20:05,034 Get a little action in. 211 00:20:05,960 --> 00:20:08,633 Get about as oiled as a diesel train. 212 00:20:08,720 --> 00:20:11,393 Gonna set this dance alight. 213 00:20:12,360 --> 00:20:15,477 'Cause Saturday night's the night I like 214 00:20:15,560 --> 00:20:19,838 Saturday night's alright Alright, alright! 215 00:20:23,280 --> 00:20:24,280 Hey! 216 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:34,636 Well, they're packed Pretty tight in here tonight 217 00:20:34,720 --> 00:20:37,439 I'm looking for a dolly Who'll see me right 218 00:20:37,520 --> 00:20:40,671 I may use a little muscle To get what I need 219 00:20:40,800 --> 00:20:44,270 I may sink a little drink And shout out, "She's with me!" 220 00:20:44,360 --> 00:20:47,352 A couple of the sounds that I really like. 221 00:20:47,440 --> 00:20:50,477 Are the sounds of A switchblade and a motorbike 222 00:20:50,600 --> 00:20:53,876 I'm a juvenile product Of the working class. 223 00:20:53,960 --> 00:20:57,270 Whose best friend floats At the bottom of a glass. 224 00:21:47,520 --> 00:21:48,520 Fight! 225 00:21:49,640 --> 00:21:52,438 Don't give us none of your aggravation. 226 00:21:52,520 --> 00:21:54,909 We've had it with your discipline. 227 00:21:55,800 --> 00:21:58,917 'Cause Saturday night's Alright for fighting. 228 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:01,036 Get a little action in. 229 00:22:02,240 --> 00:22:05,357 Get about as oiled as a diesel train. 230 00:22:05,440 --> 00:22:07,510 Gonna set this dance alight. 231 00:22:08,520 --> 00:22:11,671 'Cause Saturday night's the night I like 232 00:22:11,760 --> 00:22:16,231 Saturday night's alright Alright, alright! 233 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,194 Here you go, Dave. 234 00:22:42,040 --> 00:22:43,996 They won't bite. Have a word. 235 00:22:46,400 --> 00:22:48,038 Good show tonight, boys. 236 00:22:48,120 --> 00:22:50,031 You look like you know how to enjoy yourselves. 237 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:51,758 How'd you like to make two quid a week? 238 00:22:52,600 --> 00:22:53,715 Each. 239 00:22:55,440 --> 00:22:56,440 Goon 240 00:22:56,560 --> 00:22:58,073 I'm a soul promoter. 241 00:22:58,160 --> 00:23:01,152 And I've got two new American acts doing a tour of England, 242 00:23:01,240 --> 00:23:02,593 and they all need backup. 243 00:23:03,840 --> 00:23:06,354 I'll need to know by tomorrow, lunchtime. 244 00:23:56,400 --> 00:23:58,630 So how does a fat boy from Pinner... 245 00:23:59,320 --> 00:24:01,788 with glasses, called Reggie Dwight... 246 00:24:03,840 --> 00:24:05,512 get to be a soul man, then, eh? 247 00:24:08,840 --> 00:24:09,840 Write some songs. 248 00:24:20,440 --> 00:24:22,112 I'm a skinny black kid... 249 00:24:22,680 --> 00:24:23,908 from Detroit... 250 00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:26,789 whose real name is Rodney Jones. 251 00:24:27,440 --> 00:24:30,432 And I played roadside joints for ten years... 252 00:24:32,320 --> 00:24:34,072 before I realized what I had to do. 253 00:24:34,200 --> 00:24:35,394 What, change your name? 254 00:24:37,680 --> 00:24:39,193 It's not just your name. 255 00:24:39,280 --> 00:24:41,430 You got to kill the person you were born to be 256 00:24:41,520 --> 00:24:43,556 in order to become the person you wanna be. 257 00:25:02,520 --> 00:25:03,520 Have a good show. 258 00:25:10,840 --> 00:25:12,114 It's on me hands. 259 00:25:12,960 --> 00:25:14,313 Watch that, mate. 260 00:25:16,600 --> 00:25:18,158 - Elton? - Yeah? 261 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:20,880 I'm thinking of changing my name. 262 00:25:20,960 --> 00:25:21,960 Yeah, great. 263 00:25:22,720 --> 00:25:24,597 I'm thinking of changing it to Elton Dean. 264 00:25:25,520 --> 00:25:26,714 But that's my name. 265 00:25:26,800 --> 00:25:29,234 Yeah, I know. What do you think? 266 00:25:29,840 --> 00:25:31,478 I think, fuck off! 267 00:25:32,680 --> 00:25:33,680 Right. 268 00:25:49,760 --> 00:25:51,557 Piano players I've got. Ten a penny, mate. 269 00:25:51,920 --> 00:25:53,035 I sing, too. 270 00:25:53,720 --> 00:25:54,720 What sort of stuff? 271 00:25:55,760 --> 00:25:56,760 Well, anything. 272 00:25:57,320 --> 00:26:00,118 Rock, soul, country and western. 273 00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:02,136 Bloody hell, I'm gonna shoot the next piano player 274 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:03,559 who sings "Streets of Laredo." 275 00:26:06,960 --> 00:26:08,951 Well, I write stuff, too. 276 00:26:27,320 --> 00:26:29,390 That was good. I mean, it could do with some words. 277 00:26:30,200 --> 00:26:32,839 Yeah. That's the part I struggle with. 278 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,069 What's it called? 279 00:26:35,640 --> 00:26:37,039 Oh, no, I just made that up. 280 00:26:38,680 --> 00:26:39,795 Just now? 281 00:26:43,320 --> 00:26:44,958 What did you say your name was again? 282 00:26:46,720 --> 00:26:47,720 Elton. 283 00:26:49,480 --> 00:26:50,480 Elton? 284 00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:53,749 Elton what? 285 00:27:03,000 --> 00:27:04,000 John. 286 00:27:05,040 --> 00:27:06,040 Elton John. 287 00:27:08,840 --> 00:27:10,478 What are you doing in my office? 288 00:27:11,040 --> 00:27:12,268 Just taking a meeting. 289 00:27:15,920 --> 00:27:17,956 I'll make you a cup of tea then, shall I... 290 00:27:18,920 --> 00:27:19,920 boss? 291 00:27:28,040 --> 00:27:31,077 All right, Elton John the piano player. Thank you so much for coming in. 292 00:27:31,160 --> 00:27:33,441 - Leave your details on your way... - Please, Mr. Williams. 293 00:27:33,880 --> 00:27:34,880 Give me a chance. 294 00:27:36,640 --> 00:27:37,640 All right. 295 00:27:37,960 --> 00:27:40,872 See if there's anything interesting in this one and set it to music. 296 00:27:50,160 --> 00:27:51,256 Okay. Well, I'll see you soon. 297 00:27:51,280 --> 00:27:53,256 - Thank you for coming in. - Will I hear from you, or... 298 00:27:53,280 --> 00:27:55,191 We'll be in touch. We'll be in touch. Thank you. 299 00:27:55,600 --> 00:27:58,194 Okay. Thanks so much for your time. 300 00:27:58,880 --> 00:28:00,632 No worries. Come on. 301 00:28:14,920 --> 00:28:16,956 One frothy coffee, no froth. 302 00:28:17,040 --> 00:28:19,110 - Thanks. - We close in an hour. 303 00:28:22,280 --> 00:28:24,635 - Bernie Taupin? - Yeah. You must be Elton? 304 00:28:25,800 --> 00:28:27,438 Well, that's my stage name. 305 00:28:28,120 --> 00:28:30,998 You can tell me your real name when we get to know each other better. 306 00:28:31,520 --> 00:28:32,520 Right. 307 00:28:37,760 --> 00:28:39,416 - I was thinking-— Sorry. - Have you ever... Sorry. 308 00:28:39,440 --> 00:28:41,078 No, no, please. After you. 309 00:28:42,920 --> 00:28:45,036 - I like your lyrics. - Thank you. 310 00:28:45,680 --> 00:28:48,240 Yeah, I got the tape you sent. It's great. 311 00:28:48,920 --> 00:28:51,434 - Really good. - Thanks. 312 00:28:52,400 --> 00:28:55,915 Hang on. Don't bother with that one. That wasn't supposed to be in there. 313 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:58,195 - That's sent by mistake. - No, no, that's really good. 314 00:28:58,680 --> 00:29:00,159 I wrote a tune to it. 315 00:29:01,520 --> 00:29:03,192 - Yeah, I... - "Border Song"? 316 00:29:03,280 --> 00:29:06,795 Yeah. I read it and I could hear the whole tune in my head. 317 00:29:06,880 --> 00:29:08,677 It was all there, I could see all the notes, 318 00:29:08,760 --> 00:29:10,079 and I just had to get it out. 319 00:29:10,160 --> 00:29:13,118 It was like my fingers couldn't work fast enough to keep up with my brain. 320 00:29:15,680 --> 00:29:17,080 Do you ever get anything like that? 321 00:29:18,040 --> 00:29:19,268 Not really, no. 322 00:29:20,200 --> 00:29:22,191 But I can write more for you, though, Elton. 323 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:25,793 - I'll just send them down to you. - Great. That'll be good. 324 00:29:26,960 --> 00:29:27,960 Great. 325 00:29:32,280 --> 00:29:33,554 My real name's Reg Dwight. 326 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:36,719 Cool. Yeah, that sounds like a cowboy name. 327 00:29:38,200 --> 00:29:39,474 Yeah, all I ever... 328 00:29:40,040 --> 00:29:41,917 All I ever wanted to be was a cowboy, you see. 329 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,558 Do you like country and western music? 330 00:29:44,320 --> 00:29:46,276 - Yeah. - It's good, isn't it? 331 00:29:46,360 --> 00:29:48,400 Have you heard "Streets of Laredo" by Marty Robbins? 332 00:29:50,760 --> 00:29:51,760 That's good. 333 00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:11,919 - It's a good song. - It is good. 334 00:30:30,040 --> 00:30:31,189 - Good. - Yeah. 335 00:30:31,280 --> 00:30:33,111 - Good song. - Yeah, good song. 336 00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:34,680 Well, anyway, all of these are great. 337 00:31:46,840 --> 00:31:49,354 He's my brother. 338 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:54,116 Let us live Let us live in peace. 339 00:31:55,880 --> 00:31:57,154 Am I supposed to be impressed? 340 00:31:57,560 --> 00:32:00,836 It's catchy, Dick. These guys are special. I've got an instinct for these things. 341 00:32:00,920 --> 00:32:03,150 All right, don't break your neck sucking your own cock. 342 00:32:04,440 --> 00:32:06,908 Maybe we could put these two into a little beat combo. 343 00:32:07,320 --> 00:32:10,232 He's the good-looking one. We'll make him the singer. 344 00:32:10,320 --> 00:32:13,756 Oh, no, hold on. I'm tone-deaf. Elton is... He sings the songs. 345 00:32:13,840 --> 00:32:16,229 Yeah, I could just take those songs and leave, if you like. 346 00:32:16,320 --> 00:32:19,517 Whoa, all fight, no offense. Don't get your knickers in a twist. 347 00:32:19,600 --> 00:32:21,830 They are writing a lot of great tunes, Dick. 348 00:32:21,960 --> 00:32:23,552 There is one that's perfect for Lulu. 349 00:32:23,640 --> 00:32:24,959 Easy, tiger. 350 00:32:25,880 --> 00:32:27,916 You... You flatmates? 351 00:32:28,680 --> 00:32:30,591 No, we live with our mums. 352 00:32:30,680 --> 00:32:32,079 So I do the writing, 353 00:32:32,160 --> 00:32:34,355 I send it down to him, and then he adds the music. 354 00:32:34,720 --> 00:32:36,950 Who ever heard of songwriters not living together? 355 00:32:37,040 --> 00:32:39,395 Yes, Lennon and McCartney are inseparable. 356 00:32:39,920 --> 00:32:41,990 How many songs you got? Hundreds. 357 00:32:42,080 --> 00:32:43,149 Play another one. 358 00:32:45,440 --> 00:32:46,440 All right. 359 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:55,272 Depressing. Another one. 360 00:33:03,960 --> 00:33:05,439 What the fuck's that about? 361 00:33:17,360 --> 00:33:18,759 What, are you taking the piss? 362 00:33:21,160 --> 00:33:23,720 Sounds like 99% of 'em are shit! 363 00:33:23,800 --> 00:33:25,518 It's the one percent I'm interested in. 364 00:33:27,840 --> 00:33:29,273 Ray says you're an investment. 365 00:33:30,360 --> 00:33:31,588 But Ray knows fuck all. 366 00:33:32,400 --> 00:33:34,470 You're a couple of pricks as far as I can tell. 367 00:33:34,960 --> 00:33:36,678 So quit that backing-band nonsense, 368 00:33:37,280 --> 00:33:40,590 find a place to work together, and write me tunes 369 00:33:40,680 --> 00:33:43,035 that gray-haired old tramps'll whistle in the street. 370 00:33:43,760 --> 00:33:45,079 You never know. 371 00:33:45,160 --> 00:33:47,720 One day, you might have enough for an album. 372 00:33:48,320 --> 00:33:51,118 Do that, and I'll put you on ten quid a week. 373 00:34:10,440 --> 00:34:12,590 My wonderful new lodgers! 374 00:34:13,440 --> 00:34:16,750 - They're struggling rock stars. - Hello. I'm Bernie. 375 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:20,434 Who ever heard of a rock star with the name Bernie? 376 00:34:24,200 --> 00:34:25,394 Lovely. 377 00:34:29,640 --> 00:34:32,154 So what are your plans now... Elton? 378 00:34:33,320 --> 00:34:34,320 Not too sure. 379 00:34:34,400 --> 00:34:36,630 Written a lot of songs, haven't we? Enough for an album. 380 00:34:37,240 --> 00:34:39,435 And Elton's got himself a girlfriend now. 381 00:34:40,440 --> 00:34:42,954 Arabella, our new landlady. Yep. 382 00:34:44,160 --> 00:34:46,071 So what about rock 'n' roll? 383 00:34:47,600 --> 00:34:50,034 What about hot chicks and cocaine orgies? 384 00:34:50,480 --> 00:34:51,879 What about fame and fortune? 385 00:34:52,480 --> 00:34:54,357 What about the fact that you're a fag? 386 00:34:59,400 --> 00:35:00,400 A what? 387 00:35:01,280 --> 00:35:04,272 Your little friend is a homosexual. 388 00:35:06,320 --> 00:35:07,799 No, I've got a girlfriend. 389 00:35:07,880 --> 00:35:09,472 When's that ever stopped anybody? 390 00:35:15,000 --> 00:35:16,000 Are you? 391 00:35:20,040 --> 00:35:21,040 Don't know. 392 00:35:25,160 --> 00:35:26,878 Would it matter if I was, Bernie? 393 00:35:30,360 --> 00:35:31,554 No, not to me. 394 00:35:35,560 --> 00:35:37,278 Might matter to Arabella, though. 395 00:35:38,920 --> 00:35:41,593 Yeah, mate, I'd agree on that. Have you met her? 396 00:35:42,080 --> 00:35:43,149 Fuck. 397 00:35:51,720 --> 00:35:52,720 Sorry. 398 00:35:53,520 --> 00:35:55,192 Sorry, sorry, sorry. 399 00:35:56,120 --> 00:35:57,838 - Bernie... - Okay. Sorry. 400 00:36:01,400 --> 00:36:02,879 Shh! You, shh! 401 00:36:02,960 --> 00:36:04,518 - You, shh! - Bins everywhere. 402 00:36:06,840 --> 00:36:08,990 - No, no, Bernie. - What? 403 00:36:09,720 --> 00:36:10,914 What is it now? 404 00:36:12,280 --> 00:36:13,793 What am I gonna do? 405 00:36:14,920 --> 00:36:16,638 You're going to tell her. 406 00:36:18,120 --> 00:36:19,712 It'll break her heart. 407 00:36:20,760 --> 00:36:22,273 Not sure she has one. 408 00:36:23,560 --> 00:36:26,199 Would you please keep the noise down? 409 00:36:26,760 --> 00:36:28,716 You'll wake up the whole bloody street! 410 00:36:31,800 --> 00:36:33,677 Come on - Yeah. 411 00:36:34,120 --> 00:36:37,476 There's so much that we got to do. There's worlds to conquer. 412 00:36:37,560 --> 00:36:41,109 I mean, America. Wide open spaces. 413 00:36:43,880 --> 00:36:45,279 Tower Records. 414 00:36:46,400 --> 00:36:47,992 Listen, the songs are great. 415 00:36:48,920 --> 00:36:52,151 And people keep asking. They're, like, "Who's that singing on the demos?" And I... 416 00:36:52,240 --> 00:36:54,515 You are a shit-hot piano player, 417 00:36:54,600 --> 00:36:57,068 you have an amazing voice, and I'm telling you, 418 00:36:57,160 --> 00:36:59,116 there is something special that happens... 419 00:37:00,480 --> 00:37:01,799 when you sing our songs. 420 00:37:02,480 --> 00:37:05,392 You heard what Dick said. He said my hands are like midget boxers. 421 00:37:05,480 --> 00:37:06,833 Who cares what Dick thinks. 422 00:37:08,160 --> 00:37:09,752 I just don't know if I'm... 423 00:37:10,800 --> 00:37:12,233 what they're looking for. 424 00:37:17,920 --> 00:37:19,751 It's time for you to be out front. 425 00:37:27,640 --> 00:37:28,789 I love you, man. 426 00:37:31,000 --> 00:37:32,228 I do, but... 427 00:37:33,640 --> 00:37:34,914 not in that way. 428 00:37:42,160 --> 00:37:43,160 Yeah. 429 00:37:44,920 --> 00:37:47,593 Elton, time for bed. 430 00:37:54,240 --> 00:37:55,992 We became inseparable after that. 431 00:37:57,320 --> 00:37:58,878 The brother I never had. 432 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,831 Do you know, in 20 years, 433 00:38:01,920 --> 00:38:05,629 we have never had a single argument. Not once. 434 00:38:05,760 --> 00:38:08,718 Anyway, I took his advice, told Arabella. 435 00:38:10,400 --> 00:38:11,958 She took it very well, actually. 436 00:38:13,680 --> 00:38:16,717 You bastard! 437 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:18,074 She's killed my piano. 438 00:38:18,160 --> 00:38:20,628 You treacherous beast! 439 00:38:21,560 --> 00:38:24,472 Your music's as shitty as you are! 440 00:38:26,040 --> 00:38:27,040 Hi, Mum. 441 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:29,755 I knew you'd be back. 442 00:38:30,680 --> 00:38:33,353 You'll have to pay rent. I'm not made of money. 443 00:38:41,920 --> 00:38:43,399 - Morning. - Good morning. 444 00:38:43,880 --> 00:38:45,996 - Get dressed, Reggie! - Elton. 445 00:38:47,120 --> 00:38:48,951 I'm not having you moping around here all day. 446 00:38:49,600 --> 00:38:50,635 We're songwriting. 447 00:38:51,080 --> 00:38:53,548 Oh, yeah? Looks like it's going well. 448 00:38:56,720 --> 00:38:59,598 Right. I will not have a mess in this house. 449 00:38:59,680 --> 00:39:01,955 It's nice and tidy, and that's how I want it to stay. 450 00:39:02,600 --> 00:39:04,636 I'll not have a doss house around here. 451 00:39:04,720 --> 00:39:08,110 I can't do everything. I can't cook and clean and wash. 452 00:39:09,040 --> 00:39:11,315 Rely upon me to do everything. It's not fair. 453 00:39:11,400 --> 00:39:12,400 There's egg on this. 454 00:39:16,680 --> 00:39:19,513 I'd better go take a shave, I think. 455 00:39:27,760 --> 00:39:28,829 Thanks for breakfast. 456 00:39:54,040 --> 00:39:57,316 Feeling... In G. 457 00:40:05,960 --> 00:40:08,793 It's a little bit funny. 458 00:40:10,800 --> 00:40:13,792 This feeling inside. 459 00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:18,272 I'm not one of those who can. 460 00:40:19,680 --> 00:40:21,716 Easily hide. 461 00:40:23,880 --> 00:40:28,158 I don't have much money, but. 462 00:40:29,080 --> 00:40:31,674 Boy, if I did 463 00:40:33,600 --> 00:40:36,512 I'd buy a big house where. 464 00:40:37,320 --> 00:40:39,675 We both could live. 465 00:40:43,360 --> 00:40:45,430 If I was a sculptor. 466 00:40:47,240 --> 00:40:49,834 But then again, no. 467 00:40:50,640 --> 00:40:54,838 Or a man who makes potions in a. 468 00:40:55,920 --> 00:40:57,797 Traveling show. 469 00:40:59,840 --> 00:41:01,796 I know it's not much. 470 00:41:01,880 --> 00:41:06,158 But it's the best I can do. 471 00:41:07,880 --> 00:41:10,838 My gift is my song, and. 472 00:41:11,760 --> 00:41:12,988 This one's for you. 473 00:41:17,400 --> 00:41:19,595 So excuse me forgetting. 474 00:41:21,240 --> 00:41:23,800 But these things I do. 475 00:41:24,880 --> 00:41:27,110 You see, I've forgotten. 476 00:41:27,200 --> 00:41:30,590 If they're green or they're blue. 477 00:41:31,880 --> 00:41:33,836 Anyway, the thing Is. 478 00:41:34,800 --> 00:41:37,473 What I really mean. 479 00:41:40,200 --> 00:41:42,919 Yours are the sweetest eyes 480 00:41:43,440 --> 00:41:44,873 I've ever seen. 481 00:41:49,080 --> 00:41:51,958 And you can tell everybody. 482 00:41:52,960 --> 00:41:54,712 This is your song. 483 00:41:56,280 --> 00:42:00,512 It may be quite simple, but. 484 00:42:00,600 --> 00:42:02,272 Now that it's done. 485 00:42:03,440 --> 00:42:07,228 I hope you don't mind I hope you don't mind. 486 00:42:07,320 --> 00:42:12,110 That I put down in words. 487 00:42:12,200 --> 00:42:16,034 How wonderful life is. 488 00:42:16,400 --> 00:42:21,997 While you're in the world 489 00:42:22,320 --> 00:42:26,233 I hope you don't mind I hope you don't mind. 490 00:42:26,320 --> 00:42:30,836 That I put down in words. 491 00:42:31,200 --> 00:42:35,273 How wonderful life is. 492 00:42:35,360 --> 00:42:39,911 While you're in the world. 493 00:42:50,960 --> 00:42:51,960 How was that? 494 00:42:54,600 --> 00:42:57,239 I love it. Best thing I've heard since "Let It Be." 495 00:42:57,520 --> 00:42:59,158 Trans-fucking-Atlantic! 496 00:42:59,240 --> 00:43:00,992 Always knew you boys could do it. 497 00:43:01,720 --> 00:43:04,234 First thing I'm gonna do is put you on a three-album deal. 498 00:43:04,600 --> 00:43:06,989 - Three? - A year. 499 00:43:07,680 --> 00:43:09,910 And I got you a couple of nights at the Troubadour. 500 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:13,231 - Doug Weston's an old friend. - Hang on The Troubadour? 501 00:43:13,680 --> 00:43:16,672 - It's this really cool folk club in LA. - Yeah, we know what it is, Ray. 502 00:43:16,760 --> 00:43:18,816 Hang on Now, let's not be hasty, because the thing is, 503 00:43:18,840 --> 00:43:20,256 I haven't even got a backing band yet. 504 00:43:20,280 --> 00:43:22,040 No, I've sorted the backup band, don't worry. 505 00:43:22,760 --> 00:43:24,176 Dick, I don't wanna appear ungrateful, 506 00:43:24,200 --> 00:43:25,736 but you can't just spring the Troubadour on me. 507 00:43:25,760 --> 00:43:27,830 Look, it's time to do something bold, Elton. 508 00:43:28,480 --> 00:43:30,755 Granted, America's a bit of a gamble, 509 00:43:31,400 --> 00:43:32,879 and you fuck up and I'll kill ya. 510 00:43:34,080 --> 00:43:36,389 But Ray'll go, too. He'll keep an eye on you. 511 00:43:37,040 --> 00:43:40,669 Buy yourself some new clothes. Get something flashy. 512 00:43:41,680 --> 00:43:43,159 Let 'em know who you are. 513 00:43:44,240 --> 00:43:46,151 Put on a great fucking show, 514 00:43:47,840 --> 00:43:49,796 and just don't kill yourself with drugs. 515 00:43:50,720 --> 00:43:51,720 Yeah? 516 00:43:52,480 --> 00:43:53,480 Yeah, all right. 517 00:43:54,720 --> 00:43:55,994 I'm gonna have a massage. 518 00:43:57,400 --> 00:43:58,469 Mary/I. 519 00:44:18,040 --> 00:44:19,040 I know. 520 00:44:20,000 --> 00:44:21,877 Tower Records, Tower Records, Tower Records. 521 00:44:51,800 --> 00:44:53,518 Friends of Dick! 522 00:44:54,000 --> 00:44:55,479 Good to see you, Doug. 523 00:44:55,560 --> 00:44:56,560 Ray. 524 00:44:58,000 --> 00:44:59,991 How are you? So good to see you, man. 525 00:45:00,080 --> 00:45:01,149 What'd you bring me? 526 00:45:01,240 --> 00:45:02,992 Hey, Doug. Bernie. Nice to meet you. 527 00:45:03,080 --> 00:45:04,274 - Hi, Bernie. - Good morning. 528 00:45:05,000 --> 00:45:06,000 Hi. I'm Elton. 529 00:45:06,720 --> 00:45:08,358 Sweet. How are you? 530 00:45:08,440 --> 00:45:10,431 Monday night at the Troubadour, man. 531 00:45:11,000 --> 00:45:12,558 It's gonna blow your mind. 532 00:45:12,640 --> 00:45:14,710 Be totally packed. You're gonna love it. 533 00:45:15,240 --> 00:45:17,071 It's a bit different from what I expected. 534 00:45:17,160 --> 00:45:18,160 Yeah? 535 00:45:18,720 --> 00:45:20,199 Yeah, it's just a bit smaller. 536 00:45:20,320 --> 00:45:22,231 Well, size is everything, my friend. 537 00:45:22,320 --> 00:45:23,958 Neil Young played here last week 538 00:45:24,040 --> 00:45:26,713 and there were people lined around the block. 539 00:45:26,800 --> 00:45:28,756 Man, it was just... It was the best night ever. 540 00:45:29,440 --> 00:45:31,351 - That's a cool hat. - Yeah? 541 00:45:31,840 --> 00:45:33,796 - You like it? - I do like it, yeah. 542 00:45:34,720 --> 00:45:36,631 I won that hat, in a bet. 543 00:45:37,200 --> 00:45:38,394 - With Bob Dylan. - Really? 544 00:45:38,480 --> 00:45:39,480 - Yeah. - That's cool. 545 00:45:39,560 --> 00:45:42,597 Elton. This is the band. I'm just gonna check they know what they/re doing. 546 00:45:42,680 --> 00:45:45,752 So, you want something to drink? Get these guys whatever they want. 547 00:45:45,840 --> 00:45:47,319 They just flew in from England 548 00:45:47,800 --> 00:45:49,358 and, boy, their arms are tired. 549 00:45:56,040 --> 00:45:58,190 Whoa, dude, what the hell are you wearing? 550 00:46:01,520 --> 00:46:02,714 My stage gear. 551 00:46:03,080 --> 00:46:05,469 Where's Reggie? Where's Reggie? Reggie, Reggie, Reggie. 552 00:46:05,560 --> 00:46:08,028 Neil Diamond is at the bar. He's talking to Leon Russell 553 00:46:08,160 --> 00:46:10,151 and half the fucking Beach Boys. 554 00:46:14,560 --> 00:46:16,198 Jesus, shit, Bernie! 555 00:46:17,520 --> 00:46:18,589 Reggie? 556 00:46:19,000 --> 00:46:21,275 - Elton I think you're overreacting. - No. 557 00:46:22,160 --> 00:46:24,958 Bernie, you are under-reacting. 558 00:46:25,040 --> 00:46:27,395 They are the geniuses of American music. 559 00:46:27,480 --> 00:46:29,160 I can't go out there in front of that lot! 560 00:46:29,240 --> 00:46:33,392 Okay, okay. Then we'll tell Doug to refund everyone's ticket, 561 00:46:33,480 --> 00:46:35,550 - and we'll send everybody home. - Where is he? 562 00:46:35,640 --> 00:46:38,313 - Hey, Ray. - You've signed a contract! 563 00:46:38,440 --> 00:46:39,793 Dick's paid your fucking airfare! 564 00:46:39,880 --> 00:46:42,348 Now get out there and play, you little twat. 565 00:46:50,480 --> 00:46:51,480 Well, come on then. 566 00:46:52,840 --> 00:46:54,512 And now, ladies and gentlemen, 567 00:46:54,960 --> 00:46:57,235 a rising star in rock and roll. 568 00:46:57,680 --> 00:47:01,036 Please welcome, all the way from London, England, 569 00:47:01,400 --> 00:47:02,753 Elton John. 570 00:47:55,000 --> 00:47:57,275 I remember. 571 00:48:00,520 --> 00:48:02,511 When rock was young. 572 00:48:05,280 --> 00:48:08,352 Me and Suzie had. 573 00:48:09,960 --> 00:48:11,632 So much fun. 574 00:48:14,800 --> 00:48:16,677 Holding hands. 575 00:48:18,240 --> 00:48:20,037 And skimming stones. 576 00:48:24,200 --> 00:48:27,476 Had an old gold Chevy And a place of my own. 577 00:48:27,560 --> 00:48:29,915 But the biggest kick I ever got. 578 00:48:30,320 --> 00:48:32,993 Was doing a thing Called the Crocodile Rock. 579 00:48:33,400 --> 00:48:36,119 While the other kids Were rocking round the clock. 580 00:48:36,440 --> 00:48:39,637 We were hopping and bopping To the Crocodile Rock. 581 00:48:39,720 --> 00:48:42,837 Well, Crocodile Rocking Is something shocking. 582 00:48:42,920 --> 00:48:45,195 When your feet just can't keep still. 583 00:48:46,560 --> 00:48:51,429 I never knew me a better time And I guess I never will. 584 00:48:52,440 --> 00:48:55,352 Oh, Lawdy Mama, those Friday nights. 585 00:48:55,440 --> 00:48:58,193 When Suzie wore her dresses tight. 586 00:48:58,280 --> 00:49:04,196 And the Crocodile Rocking was out of sight. 587 00:49:59,120 --> 00:50:00,599 One, two, three, four! 588 00:50:21,000 --> 00:50:24,276 - It was so good! You were brilliant. - Thanks. 589 00:50:24,360 --> 00:50:26,078 - This is... This is Heather. - Hi. 590 00:50:26,160 --> 00:50:27,752 - Hello. - You were amazing! 591 00:50:29,080 --> 00:50:30,080 Thank you. 592 00:50:31,200 --> 00:50:33,998 All right. Enough of this bullshit. 593 00:50:34,080 --> 00:50:36,275 Who wants to go to a party at Mama Cass's? 594 00:50:37,160 --> 00:50:40,391 I'm so drunk, and Doug's just lent me his car. 595 00:51:03,640 --> 00:51:06,279 - How cool is this, man? - Yeah, great. 596 00:51:07,560 --> 00:51:09,152 Apparently Dylan's here somewhere. 597 00:51:14,120 --> 00:51:16,031 I'm gonna go to the teepee with Heather. 598 00:51:17,040 --> 00:51:18,758 - Really? All right. - Yeah. 599 00:51:19,960 --> 00:51:20,960 Okay. 600 00:51:21,520 --> 00:51:23,296 - You'll be all right, won't you? - Yeah, of course. 601 00:51:23,320 --> 00:51:24,320 Yeah, yeah. 602 00:51:30,840 --> 00:51:32,956 So we still gonna go to Tower Records tomorrow, then? 603 00:51:33,880 --> 00:51:37,475 Well, she's talking about going to some place called Paradise Cove tomorrow. 604 00:51:39,920 --> 00:51:41,592 But we'll go another time, though. 605 00:51:41,680 --> 00:51:43,238 - Yeah, of course. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. 606 00:51:43,640 --> 00:51:44,640 Come on 607 00:51:45,280 --> 00:51:46,474 America, man. 608 00:51:48,040 --> 00:51:49,439 Wide open spaces. 609 00:51:50,200 --> 00:51:51,394 Beautiful girls. 610 00:51:52,400 --> 00:51:53,549 It's a dream come true. 611 00:51:55,080 --> 00:51:56,274 Cheers. 612 00:52:01,200 --> 00:52:02,679 Let's stay here forever. 613 00:52:21,720 --> 00:52:24,154 Blue jean baby. 614 00:52:24,800 --> 00:52:27,792 LA lady. 615 00:52:29,160 --> 00:52:31,799 Seamstress for the band. 616 00:52:34,800 --> 00:52:36,631 Pretty eyed. 617 00:52:38,120 --> 00:52:40,076 A pirate smile. 618 00:52:42,280 --> 00:52:44,669 You'll marry a music man. 619 00:52:48,200 --> 00:52:50,555 Ballerina. 620 00:52:51,160 --> 00:52:53,754 You must have seen her. 621 00:52:55,640 --> 00:52:57,790 Dancing in the sand. 622 00:53:01,000 --> 00:53:03,639 And now she's in me. 623 00:53:04,360 --> 00:53:06,828 Always with me. 624 00:53:07,640 --> 00:53:11,189 Tiny dancer in my hand. 625 00:53:20,920 --> 00:53:23,559 But, oh, how it feels so real. 626 00:53:23,640 --> 00:53:26,552 Lying here with no one near. 627 00:53:26,680 --> 00:53:27,999 And only you. 628 00:53:29,000 --> 00:53:31,434 And you can hear me. 629 00:53:32,240 --> 00:53:35,198 When I say softly. 630 00:53:36,640 --> 00:53:38,596 Slowly. 631 00:53:41,600 --> 00:53:45,309 Hold me closer, tiny dancer. 632 00:53:48,120 --> 00:53:51,556 Count the headlights on the highway. 633 00:53:54,720 --> 00:53:58,429 Lay me down in sheets of linen. 634 00:54:01,240 --> 00:54:04,596 You've had a busy day today. 635 00:54:07,920 --> 00:54:11,754 Hold me closer, tiny dancer. 636 00:54:14,600 --> 00:54:17,990 Count the headlights on the highway. 637 00:54:21,080 --> 00:54:24,755 Lay me down in sheets of linen. 638 00:54:27,520 --> 00:54:31,308 You've had a busy day today. 639 00:54:44,640 --> 00:54:47,757 Dom Perignon. '63. It's a good vintage. 640 00:54:52,320 --> 00:54:53,639 No, thanks. 641 00:54:55,000 --> 00:54:59,312 It's always important to rely on the kindness of strangers. 642 00:55:06,400 --> 00:55:07,400 John Reid. 643 00:55:10,160 --> 00:55:11,195 Elton. 644 00:55:12,160 --> 00:55:14,116 I know it all seems a bit ovenrvhelming at first, 645 00:55:14,200 --> 00:55:16,475 but something makes me think you'll get used to it. 646 00:55:19,040 --> 00:55:20,280 In fact, I predict you could be 647 00:55:20,320 --> 00:55:22,240 the best-selling artist in America if you desire. 648 00:55:22,720 --> 00:55:23,994 So you like the song then? 649 00:55:24,720 --> 00:55:26,358 Not quite as much as the singer. 650 00:55:32,280 --> 00:55:34,953 You don't realize what happened at the Troubadour tonight, do you? 651 00:55:36,360 --> 00:55:38,874 Look, I'm in music management, and let me tell you, 652 00:55:38,960 --> 00:55:42,714 there are moments in a rock star's life that define who he is 653 00:55:43,800 --> 00:55:47,793 and how people perceive him as he ascends into the heavens. 654 00:55:50,920 --> 00:55:52,478 You lit the blue touch paper. 655 00:55:53,000 --> 00:55:57,039 Now we can all see you shooting light and color 656 00:55:57,880 --> 00:56:00,440 and magic into the night sky. 657 00:56:03,760 --> 00:56:06,399 Where there was darkness, there is now you. 658 00:56:08,360 --> 00:56:09,509 Elton John. 659 00:56:13,040 --> 00:56:14,519 You can do anything you want. 660 00:56:16,240 --> 00:56:17,992 You can be anyone you want. 661 00:56:20,880 --> 00:56:22,632 And it's gonna be a wild ride. 662 00:57:40,160 --> 00:57:43,072 Our review from the LA Times has been syndicated. 663 00:57:43,160 --> 00:57:44,798 - Okay. - Things are going crazy. 664 00:57:44,880 --> 00:57:45,880 I've extended our stay. 665 00:57:45,960 --> 00:57:47,880 We're in San Francisco tomorrow for three nights. 666 00:57:47,960 --> 00:57:49,656 - Ray, slowdown. - After that we fly to NYC, 667 00:57:49,680 --> 00:57:51,830 then we're back here for two more shows, and then... 668 00:57:52,200 --> 00:57:54,430 Dick wants us back in London to start the new album. 669 00:57:55,200 --> 00:57:59,398 - Doug. - "Rejoice. Rock music has a new star." 670 00:57:59,480 --> 00:58:03,359 He's Englishman Elton John, a 23-year-old, 671 00:58:03,440 --> 00:58:08,912 "whose debut at the Troubadour was, in every way, magnificent." 672 00:58:10,880 --> 00:58:12,108 It's happening, guys. 673 00:58:12,520 --> 00:58:13,920 Just remember, when you get back... 674 00:58:14,400 --> 00:58:15,628 four shows you owe me. 675 00:58:18,440 --> 00:58:19,953 - You said... - Four. 676 00:58:20,480 --> 00:58:21,993 Did... You said four shows? 677 00:58:22,400 --> 00:58:24,356 - Yes. - That's not gonna work! 678 00:58:24,440 --> 00:58:25,475 So... 679 00:58:28,840 --> 00:58:30,353 will I see you when I get back? 680 00:58:30,440 --> 00:58:33,750 Now, don't worry about me. Go and enjoy your moment. 681 00:58:33,840 --> 00:58:35,956 - That's what's important. - Come to London with me. 682 00:58:37,360 --> 00:58:38,839 I cent, but... 683 00:58:38,920 --> 00:58:41,912 But next time I'm there, I'll look you up. Promise. 684 00:58:42,360 --> 00:58:44,555 Hey, I've opened the fucking house. 685 00:58:44,640 --> 00:58:45,755 Don't be a bummer. 686 00:58:46,520 --> 00:58:47,669 I'm gonna watch out front. 687 00:59:06,880 --> 00:59:08,108 I love 'em. 688 00:59:08,200 --> 00:59:11,875 These are extremely stylish boots of my own design. 689 00:59:11,960 --> 00:59:13,678 Can you even play the piano in those? 690 00:59:25,280 --> 00:59:26,918 It's never gonna last. We"... 691 00:59:28,240 --> 00:59:30,037 Let's just enjoy it while we can. 692 01:00:16,800 --> 01:00:17,994 Afternoon. 693 01:00:18,080 --> 01:00:19,080 John. 694 01:00:25,160 --> 01:00:26,195 Okay... 695 01:00:26,680 --> 01:00:27,840 Guys, we're gonna stop there. 696 01:00:27,920 --> 01:00:29,831 - You all right, darling? - Yeah, I'm fine. 697 01:00:29,920 --> 01:00:31,717 Kiki, would you mind giving me five minutes? 698 01:00:32,360 --> 01:00:34,316 - I'm gonna go in. - He's actually quite busy. 699 01:00:35,760 --> 01:00:36,760 Thanks. 700 01:00:38,400 --> 01:00:40,118 - Nice job. - Nice suit. 701 01:00:44,360 --> 01:00:45,360 Hello. 702 01:00:47,360 --> 01:00:49,794 What are you doing here? Business. 703 01:00:50,880 --> 01:00:53,189 And I promised it I was ever in town, I'd look you up. 704 01:00:54,040 --> 01:00:55,109 How long you staying? 705 01:00:55,720 --> 01:00:57,551 Well, I'm not sure. That depends. 706 01:00:59,160 --> 01:01:00,513 Don't make me beg. 707 01:01:01,600 --> 01:01:03,238 I've been hearing your songs everywhere. 708 01:01:03,320 --> 01:01:05,390 Makes it very hard to stop thinking about you. 709 01:01:08,240 --> 01:01:09,240 Really? 710 01:01:11,600 --> 01:01:12,600 Elton, what's going on? 711 01:01:12,680 --> 01:01:14,511 Are we going again or shall we go for a pint? 712 01:01:20,160 --> 01:01:21,991 Yeah, no, yeah, you should go for a pint. 713 01:01:37,360 --> 01:01:38,475 What do you want, Elton? 714 01:01:39,800 --> 01:01:40,800 Dinner with you. 715 01:01:40,880 --> 01:01:42,871 You're so humble, it's embarrassing. 716 01:01:43,640 --> 01:01:46,029 A millionaire rock star who lives at home with his mum. 717 01:01:48,480 --> 01:01:49,629 Things are serious now. 718 01:01:50,080 --> 01:01:52,389 Be brave. Think big. 719 01:01:53,720 --> 01:01:55,039 What do you really want? 720 01:02:01,640 --> 01:02:03,551 When I look back. 721 01:02:04,080 --> 01:02:06,389 Boy, I must have been green. 722 01:02:07,480 --> 01:02:09,038 Bopping in the country. 723 01:02:09,960 --> 01:02:11,951 Fishing In a stream. 724 01:02:13,120 --> 01:02:15,076 Looking for an answer. 725 01:02:15,720 --> 01:02:17,950 Trying to find a sign. 726 01:02:18,800 --> 01:02:21,268 Until I saw your city lights. 727 01:02:21,560 --> 01:02:23,152 Honey, I was blind. 728 01:02:24,000 --> 01:02:26,673 They said get back, honky cat! 729 01:02:27,360 --> 01:02:29,510 Better get back to the woods. 730 01:02:29,640 --> 01:02:32,279 Well, I quit those days. 731 01:02:32,360 --> 01:02:35,989 And my redneck ways, and I. 732 01:02:39,320 --> 01:02:42,153 Oh, the change is gonna do me good! 733 01:02:47,120 --> 01:02:49,953 You better get back, honky cat! 734 01:02:50,320 --> 01:02:52,788 Living in the city ain't where it's at. 735 01:02:52,880 --> 01:02:56,156 It's like trying to find gold in a... 736 01:02:56,680 --> 01:02:58,238 A silver mine. 737 01:02:58,320 --> 01:03:01,471 It's like trying to drink whiskey. 738 01:03:02,440 --> 01:03:05,637 Oh, from a bottle of wine! 739 01:03:10,240 --> 01:03:12,834 Well, I read some books. 740 01:03:12,920 --> 01:03:15,639 And I read some magazines. 741 01:03:15,720 --> 01:03:18,473 About those high-class ladies. 742 01:03:18,560 --> 01:03:21,154 Down in New Orleans. 743 01:03:21,240 --> 01:03:24,994 And all the fools back home, well. 744 01:03:25,080 --> 01:03:27,275 They said I was a fool. 745 01:03:28,520 --> 01:03:32,911 Oh, believe in the Lord is the golden rule. 746 01:03:33,440 --> 01:03:36,113 They said get back, honky cat! 747 01:03:36,760 --> 01:03:38,751 Better get back to the woods. 748 01:03:38,840 --> 01:03:41,638 Well, I quit those days. 749 01:03:41,720 --> 01:03:45,395 And my redneck ways, and I. 750 01:03:48,760 --> 01:03:51,513 Oh, the change is gonna do me good! 751 01:04:06,640 --> 01:04:08,471 No one's getting phased out, Dick. 752 01:04:09,760 --> 01:04:12,718 Elton feels things will run more smoothly if he has personal management. 753 01:04:14,400 --> 01:04:16,960 - There's never been a problem before. - And there isn't one now. 754 01:04:18,080 --> 01:04:21,197 Look, there's loads of work and commitments, tours, etcetera. 755 01:04:21,280 --> 01:04:23,236 That's what I'll be doing, personal management. 756 01:04:23,320 --> 01:04:25,276 - Taking care of things. - Is that right? 757 01:04:25,720 --> 01:04:27,950 You realize I've got a contract with Elton. 758 01:04:28,040 --> 01:04:29,080 I've had that looked into, 759 01:04:29,160 --> 01:04:31,696 and my client is quite entitled to take on outside representation. 760 01:04:31,720 --> 01:04:33,199 That's what you think. 761 01:04:35,120 --> 01:04:37,998 You fucking poofter. 762 01:04:40,240 --> 01:04:42,754 And you. You're happy with this arrangement, are ya? 763 01:04:43,320 --> 01:04:44,320 Right? 764 01:04:44,760 --> 01:04:45,954 After all these years? 765 01:04:46,520 --> 01:04:47,873 It's nothing personal, Dick. 766 01:04:52,040 --> 01:04:53,040 Come on, Ray. 767 01:04:57,880 --> 01:04:59,313 Best of luck to you, Elton. 768 01:05:04,400 --> 01:05:07,551 Your very expensive painting is upside down. 769 01:05:10,560 --> 01:05:13,279 - After you, Mr. James. - Thank you, Raymond. 770 01:05:15,840 --> 01:05:16,840 Well... 771 01:05:17,440 --> 01:05:19,431 that was absolutely horrible. 772 01:05:20,240 --> 01:05:23,152 Don't worry, it's business. Dick's a big boy, he'll be fine. 773 01:05:23,240 --> 01:05:26,994 Mr. Reid, Lord Grade's office have called about the Royal Variety Performance. 774 01:05:27,080 --> 01:05:29,230 Apparently, the Queen Mother is a big fan. 775 01:05:29,360 --> 01:05:32,432 Couldn't we have kept on Ray? He's such a lovely guy. 776 01:05:32,520 --> 01:05:33,999 "Lovelyguy" is not a job. 777 01:05:35,480 --> 01:05:37,311 This is a crucial time, Elton. 778 01:05:38,800 --> 01:05:40,520 You and I are gonna have to be more careful, 779 01:05:40,600 --> 01:05:42,352 'cause the papers have been sniffing around. 780 01:05:42,440 --> 01:05:44,715 We can't give them anything to speculate on. 781 01:05:45,160 --> 01:05:47,280 I'm thinking of getting someone in as your girlfriend. 782 01:05:48,160 --> 01:05:50,469 - Doesn't that seem a bit excessive? - No, no, no, no, no. 783 01:05:50,800 --> 01:05:52,791 This is your career and our business at stake. 784 01:05:52,880 --> 01:05:55,235 If our sleeping arrangements get out... 785 01:05:55,720 --> 01:05:57,551 - all of this is gone. - Right. 786 01:05:58,160 --> 01:06:00,071 And you're gonna have to talk to your parents. 787 01:06:00,760 --> 01:06:02,113 Make sure they know what to say. 788 01:06:02,200 --> 01:06:03,952 Those are the first doors reporters knock on. 789 01:06:14,360 --> 01:06:16,954 - Hello, Reg. - Hello, Dad. 790 01:06:23,280 --> 01:06:25,635 Well, come on in. 791 01:06:27,160 --> 01:06:29,116 Well, those are very fancy shoes. 792 01:06:30,400 --> 01:06:31,400 Yeah. 793 01:06:33,440 --> 01:06:34,440 I brought you something. 794 01:06:44,280 --> 01:06:45,280 Why are you here, Reg? 795 01:06:48,080 --> 01:06:49,080 The boys. 796 01:06:53,440 --> 01:06:55,590 Dad, there's a Rolls-Royce outside. 797 01:06:55,680 --> 01:06:57,238 Stephen, Geoff... 798 01:06:58,440 --> 01:07:00,556 this is your brother, Reggie. 799 01:07:00,920 --> 01:07:02,069 Half brother. 800 01:07:02,640 --> 01:07:04,312 Not actually called Reggie anymore. 801 01:07:07,520 --> 01:07:09,272 I thought maybe once I'm back from touring, 802 01:07:09,360 --> 01:07:11,040 you and I could get together, if you like. 803 01:07:11,560 --> 01:07:14,358 I could get you some tickets to my next concert. 804 01:07:15,280 --> 01:07:17,271 Not really my thing. 805 01:07:19,120 --> 01:07:21,953 Is it true you're worth 25 million pound? 806 01:07:22,520 --> 01:07:24,636 Do you know, I don't actually know. 807 01:07:24,720 --> 01:07:25,840 They're really proud of you. 808 01:07:27,960 --> 01:07:30,633 Yeah, we've even got some of your records. 809 01:07:31,240 --> 01:07:34,118 Why don't you go and get the album? Grab us a pen. 810 01:07:39,760 --> 01:07:43,639 You probably get asked this all the time, but would you... 811 01:07:44,560 --> 01:07:46,073 Would you mind signing this? 812 01:07:50,000 --> 01:07:51,115 Yeah, of course. 813 01:07:57,880 --> 01:07:59,836 No. Would you make it out to Arthur? 814 01:08:01,400 --> 01:08:03,356 He's one of the blokes from work. 815 01:08:03,840 --> 01:08:05,068 Yeah, he's a big fan. 816 01:08:06,880 --> 01:08:07,880 Is he? 817 01:08:16,840 --> 01:08:17,840 Perfect. 818 01:08:20,800 --> 01:08:21,800 Right. 819 01:08:23,640 --> 01:08:26,518 Well, looks like things worked out really well second time around, Dad. 820 01:08:27,720 --> 01:08:28,914 I suppose they have. 821 01:08:29,720 --> 01:08:31,836 'Cause, you know, not everybody gets a second chance. 822 01:08:37,040 --> 01:08:40,032 The boys loved meeting a real-life pop star. 823 01:08:40,720 --> 01:08:42,517 Sure. Thanks, Dad. 824 01:08:43,040 --> 01:08:44,040 Bye. 825 01:08:47,360 --> 01:08:49,032 - When I grow up, Dad... - Get inside. 826 01:08:49,120 --> 01:08:51,554 What are you doing without your shoes on? 827 01:08:52,760 --> 01:08:54,239 You're gonna be a draftsman. 828 01:08:56,200 --> 01:08:57,349 Back inside. 829 01:09:25,120 --> 01:09:27,509 What have you got to do to get a fucking drink around here? 830 01:09:35,720 --> 01:09:36,994 Will you stop sulking? 831 01:09:39,200 --> 01:09:41,031 It has to be done whether you like it or not. 832 01:09:41,760 --> 01:09:43,716 Are you gonna be scared of her your whole life? 833 01:09:46,000 --> 01:09:47,000 Right, stop the car. 834 01:09:47,120 --> 01:09:49,236 - Elton... - I said, stop the car! 835 01:09:54,360 --> 01:09:56,669 You're onstage in 15 minutes. 836 01:09:58,240 --> 01:10:00,800 You're the big-shot manager. You make my excuses. 837 01:10:00,880 --> 01:10:04,509 Tell them I'm indisposed, breaking my mother's heart! 838 01:10:05,360 --> 01:10:06,998 Elton. Elton! 839 01:10:07,080 --> 01:10:08,080 Drive 'round, Denis. 840 01:10:09,120 --> 01:10:10,394 Liberace! 841 01:10:18,920 --> 01:10:21,115 Pinner nine, seven, double-five. 842 01:10:21,200 --> 01:10:23,589 - Mum, it's me. - I know who you are. 843 01:10:25,680 --> 01:10:27,352 Well, I've got something to tell you. 844 01:10:27,440 --> 01:10:30,034 Reggie, we're gonna miss the bit of the show with you on. 845 01:10:30,160 --> 01:10:31,639 Look, shut up, Mum! 846 01:10:32,560 --> 01:10:34,400 I'm not on telly yet, am I? I'm talking to you. 847 01:10:38,600 --> 01:10:39,999 Me and John, we... 848 01:10:42,280 --> 01:10:43,349 Well, the thing is... 849 01:10:47,320 --> 01:10:50,073 I'm... a homosexual. 850 01:10:54,560 --> 01:10:55,913 A poofter. 851 01:10:57,360 --> 01:10:58,588 A fairy. 852 01:10:59,560 --> 01:11:00,560 A queen. 853 01:11:06,240 --> 01:11:07,434 Well, say something. 854 01:11:11,320 --> 01:11:13,470 Oh, for God's sake, I know that. 855 01:11:16,080 --> 01:11:17,149 Known for years. 856 01:11:19,720 --> 01:11:22,154 - You don't mind? - Frankly, I don't care. 857 01:11:23,160 --> 01:11:25,993 But I'd rather you keep that sort of thing to yourself. 858 01:11:28,560 --> 01:11:30,676 I just hope you realize you're choosing a life 859 01:11:30,760 --> 01:11:32,239 of being alone forever. 860 01:11:33,480 --> 01:11:35,710 You'll never be loved properly. 861 01:11:41,760 --> 01:11:43,478 Right. Got to go. 862 01:11:52,920 --> 01:11:54,558 She said I'll never be loved. 863 01:11:56,320 --> 01:11:58,072 Don't ever put me in this position again. 864 01:11:58,160 --> 01:12:00,616 You're onstage in 10 minutes, so get over yourself and do the show. 865 01:12:00,640 --> 01:12:02,596 We're running a business here, you fucking idiot. 866 01:12:05,720 --> 01:12:07,000 Don't ever put your hands on me. 867 01:12:11,880 --> 01:12:13,677 Real love's hard to come by. 868 01:12:21,200 --> 01:12:22,792 So you find a way to cope without it. 869 01:13:25,040 --> 01:13:26,632 - You okay? - Yeah. 870 01:13:27,320 --> 01:13:29,515 Got the number-one album in America. Again. 871 01:13:29,600 --> 01:13:33,798 I'm about to embark on the highest-grossing tour in rock history. 872 01:13:33,880 --> 01:13:35,711 I'm personally responsible for five percent 873 01:13:35,800 --> 01:13:38,155 of all record sales on the entire planet, 874 01:13:38,240 --> 01:13:40,993 and I have the biggest headdress known to man. 875 01:13:41,080 --> 01:13:42,957 So, yeah, I think I'm okay, Bernie. 876 01:13:43,040 --> 01:13:44,360 It used to just be the two of us. 877 01:13:44,480 --> 01:13:46,789 Now there's busloads of people just to do the music. 878 01:13:46,880 --> 01:13:48,632 Hang on, hang on, don't you wanna just 879 01:13:48,720 --> 01:13:51,280 go out there and sing without this ridiculous paraphernalia? 880 01:13:52,040 --> 01:13:54,998 You know, just be yourself, Reg? 881 01:13:56,520 --> 01:13:59,114 Why the fuck would I want that, Bernie? 882 01:13:59,200 --> 01:14:02,112 You wouldn't say this shit to me if you were a real friend. 883 01:14:02,200 --> 01:14:04,668 People don't pay to see Reginald Dwight. 884 01:14:04,760 --> 01:14:07,320 They pay to see Elton John! 885 01:14:07,400 --> 01:14:10,312 Don't ever tell me how to do my fucking job! 886 01:14:17,320 --> 01:14:18,320 Break a leg. 887 01:14:21,400 --> 01:14:24,836 - You don't have to put up with this, Reg. - Write the fucking lyrics, Bernie! 888 01:14:25,760 --> 01:14:27,398 Let me deal with the rest. 889 01:14:33,280 --> 01:14:34,679 - I'm sorry. - I know. 890 01:14:34,760 --> 01:14:37,149 Ladies and gentlemen! 891 01:14:37,240 --> 01:14:41,233 Please welcome Elton John! 892 01:15:58,280 --> 01:16:01,272 - Where am I? - At your house in LA, Mr. John. 893 01:16:03,240 --> 01:16:04,240 Right. 894 01:16:05,600 --> 01:16:06,919 I'll put some coffee on. 895 01:16:16,200 --> 01:16:19,112 Darling, I've been thinking, maybe we should quit the booze 896 01:16:19,200 --> 01:16:21,400 for a couple of days, take some quality time together... 897 01:16:23,240 --> 01:16:24,240 Afternoon. 898 01:16:25,880 --> 01:16:26,880 Mr. Reid. 899 01:16:33,080 --> 01:16:34,816 - What are you doing, John? - Just a bit of rock 'n' roll. 900 01:16:34,840 --> 01:16:37,832 Rock 'n' roll is not shagging your secretary in front of the pool boys! 901 01:16:38,280 --> 01:16:40,669 Rock 'n' roll is getting you out of your bed in the morning. 902 01:16:41,000 --> 01:16:43,798 Arranging 250 gigs in 26 different countries. 903 01:16:43,880 --> 01:16:46,440 Rock 'n' roll's actually 112 employment contracts, 904 01:16:46,760 --> 01:16:48,671 insurance, copyright indemnity, 905 01:16:48,760 --> 01:16:51,957 renegotiating your previously insane contracts and wiping your arse. 906 01:16:52,040 --> 01:16:53,880 You know, all you do, Elton, is play the piano. 907 01:16:53,960 --> 01:16:57,555 But for me, rock 'n' roll is an 87 million-dollar-a-year industry. 908 01:16:57,640 --> 01:16:59,995 Maybe I just play the piano, but you know what else I do? 909 01:17:01,480 --> 01:17:02,674 I pay, John. 910 01:17:03,720 --> 01:17:04,948 For everything. 911 01:17:05,320 --> 01:17:07,595 Including this house, which I'd like you to leave now. 912 01:17:08,120 --> 01:17:11,192 You may still be my manager, but you and me are finished. 913 01:17:11,280 --> 01:17:13,191 - You're so predictable. - No, not predictable. 914 01:17:13,280 --> 01:17:14,793 I want to be by myself, 915 01:17:14,880 --> 01:17:18,316 not with some asshole who doesn't give a shit about me 916 01:17:18,400 --> 01:17:21,312 and takes the piss day after day! 917 01:17:21,680 --> 01:17:22,715 Get out! 918 01:17:24,040 --> 01:17:25,473 Elton. 919 01:17:27,000 --> 01:17:28,194 What are they doing here? 920 01:17:28,280 --> 01:17:30,748 You told me to hire ajet and fly them over for the gig. 921 01:17:31,640 --> 01:17:34,712 - No, no, next week, John. - It is next week. 922 01:17:34,800 --> 01:17:36,392 I'm gonna go and fetch them a drink. 923 01:17:36,480 --> 01:17:39,472 Darling, why don't you clean yourself up, because you fucking stink. 924 01:17:39,560 --> 01:17:42,996 Sheila! It's been too long. 925 01:17:43,600 --> 01:17:46,034 - Beautiful woman. - Hello, look at this, you lovely lot. 926 01:17:46,120 --> 01:17:47,235 - Here we are. - Hi, Nan. 927 01:17:48,200 --> 01:17:51,272 - I can't believe I'm actually in America. - I know. 928 01:17:51,360 --> 01:17:53,080 - Hi, Dad. - How you doing? Good to see you. 929 01:17:53,280 --> 01:17:54,918 - Elton. - Hello, Mum. 930 01:17:55,000 --> 01:17:57,434 Elton, darling, you remember the Andersons 931 01:17:57,520 --> 01:17:59,715 - from next door, don't you? - Yes, the Andersons. 932 01:17:59,800 --> 01:18:01,313 How could we forget the Andersons? 933 01:18:05,000 --> 01:18:07,833 And what a shy little boy you were. 934 01:18:08,240 --> 01:18:09,798 Look at you now. 935 01:18:09,880 --> 01:18:12,030 Elton, you must give them a tour. 936 01:18:12,120 --> 01:18:13,560 - Yes, right now, go on. - Yeah, okay. 937 01:18:13,600 --> 01:18:15,192 Everyone, Elton is giving a tour. 938 01:18:15,280 --> 01:18:17,919 - Mum, you're on my gown. - Don't be rude. 939 01:18:24,320 --> 01:18:27,312 Here we go. Come here, come here. Excited? 940 01:18:33,320 --> 01:18:35,880 - Bernie, how's it going, man? - Hey, man. How's it going? 941 01:18:35,960 --> 01:18:37,632 No idea who he is. Of course. 942 01:18:53,480 --> 01:18:54,629 Here he is! 943 01:18:55,200 --> 01:18:56,997 Ladies, Elton. 944 01:18:59,440 --> 01:19:01,078 What are you doing on your own up here? 945 01:19:01,160 --> 01:19:02,388 Miserable bastard. 946 01:19:02,480 --> 01:19:04,232 You're missing all the fun downstairs. 947 01:19:04,320 --> 01:19:06,120 Well, as long as all the fun isn't missing me, 948 01:19:06,200 --> 01:19:07,758 then who gives a shit, Bernie? 949 01:19:11,680 --> 01:19:12,680 We should get a drink. 950 01:19:13,800 --> 01:19:16,553 - No, we should. Let's go get a drink. - Come on, it's fine. 951 01:19:16,640 --> 01:19:19,029 No, we absolutely should. No, I'm telling you... 952 01:19:19,120 --> 01:19:21,509 Yeah, go and get a little drink. 953 01:19:54,440 --> 01:19:56,317 You look amazing. 954 01:19:56,400 --> 01:19:58,789 Fucking prick. 955 01:20:11,080 --> 01:20:12,957 For my next trick, 956 01:20:15,480 --> 01:20:17,152 I'm gonna fucking kill myself. 957 01:20:48,320 --> 01:20:52,233 She packed my bags last night pre-flight. 958 01:20:55,440 --> 01:20:58,432 Zero hour, 9:00 am. 959 01:21:01,960 --> 01:21:06,476 And you're gonna be high. 960 01:21:07,200 --> 01:21:09,270 As a kite by then 961 01:21:15,800 --> 01:21:18,473 III miss the earth so much 962 01:21:18,600 --> 01:21:20,113 III miss my life. 963 01:21:23,680 --> 01:21:26,399 It's lonely out in space. 964 01:21:29,440 --> 01:21:34,798 On such a timeless flight. 965 01:22:23,360 --> 01:22:24,793 You self-indulgent prick. 966 01:22:27,200 --> 01:22:28,200 Baby! 967 01:22:37,240 --> 01:22:41,392 And all this science I don't understand. 968 01:22:44,280 --> 01:22:47,716 It's just my job five days a week. 969 01:22:49,440 --> 01:22:54,992 A rocket man. 970 01:22:56,360 --> 01:22:58,078 A rocket man. 971 01:23:08,120 --> 01:23:11,430 And I think it's gonna be A long, long time. 972 01:23:11,520 --> 01:23:15,069 Tlll touchdown brings Me 'round again to find 973 01:23:15,160 --> 01:23:18,197 I'm not the man They think I am at home. 974 01:23:18,280 --> 01:23:20,271 Oh, no, no, no. 975 01:23:21,000 --> 01:23:23,275 I'm a rocket man. 976 01:23:24,880 --> 01:23:29,271 Rocket man burning out His fuse up here alone. 977 01:23:35,600 --> 01:23:39,195 And I think it's gonna be A long, long time. 978 01:23:39,280 --> 01:23:42,238 Tlll touchdown brings Me 'round again to find. 979 01:23:42,680 --> 01:23:45,717 I'm not the man They think I am at home. 980 01:23:45,800 --> 01:23:47,995 Oh, no, no, no 981 01:23:48,320 --> 01:23:50,788 I'm a rocket man. 982 01:23:52,240 --> 01:23:56,870 Rocket man burning out His fuse up here alone. 983 01:24:00,520 --> 01:24:03,751 And I think it's gonna be A long, long time. 984 01:24:07,320 --> 01:24:10,676 And I think it's gonna be A long, long time 985 01:24:45,440 --> 01:24:46,440 Elton. 986 01:24:50,760 --> 01:24:53,228 - Elton. - Yes, sorry. You were saying? 987 01:24:53,320 --> 01:24:55,880 I was saying that I think I need a break. 988 01:24:57,120 --> 01:24:58,519 You need to take a break? 989 01:24:58,600 --> 01:25:01,717 I think that I just need to go and sort myself out a bit. 990 01:25:04,360 --> 01:25:05,509 What? 991 01:25:05,600 --> 01:25:09,036 I'm going home... for a while. 992 01:25:09,920 --> 01:25:11,319 Well, that's nice for you. 993 01:25:11,880 --> 01:25:15,555 Why can't we just, you know, both of us just disappear together? 994 01:25:18,920 --> 01:25:19,920 My ranch. 995 01:25:20,400 --> 01:25:22,231 We'll go to my ranch, we'll hide away. 996 01:25:22,560 --> 01:25:24,391 We can write like we did. 997 01:25:26,320 --> 01:25:27,673 Like we used to. 998 01:25:28,760 --> 01:25:31,069 We should go home, Elton. 999 01:25:32,280 --> 01:25:33,429 Reconnect. 1000 01:25:38,520 --> 01:25:39,589 No, you should go. 1001 01:25:41,440 --> 01:25:43,670 There are other writers I'd like to work with anyway. 1002 01:25:44,840 --> 01:25:48,071 Do me good. Collaborate with other people. 1003 01:25:49,760 --> 01:25:51,113 I think it's a really good idea. 1004 01:26:15,040 --> 01:26:17,474 My loyal subjects. 1005 01:26:20,800 --> 01:26:24,110 Hello, hello, Australia. G'day. 1006 01:26:25,360 --> 01:26:26,679 Shit, or New York? 1007 01:26:27,840 --> 01:26:29,990 Swindon. Or wherever the hell we are. 1008 01:26:32,400 --> 01:26:34,311 Well, if you don't like it, go home. 1009 01:26:35,640 --> 01:26:37,995 It's what everyone else seems to be doing at the moment. 1010 01:26:40,520 --> 01:26:44,479 Anyway, here's one for all the sober people. 1011 01:27:00,760 --> 01:27:03,638 Hey, kids, shake it loose together. 1012 01:27:03,720 --> 01:27:05,119 The spotlight's hitting something. 1013 01:27:05,240 --> 01:27:07,276 That's been known to change the weather. 1014 01:27:07,360 --> 01:27:09,351 We'll kill the fatted calf tonight. 1015 01:27:09,440 --> 01:27:10,873 So stick around. 1016 01:27:13,120 --> 01:27:15,350 You're gonna hear electric music. 1017 01:27:15,440 --> 01:27:18,830 Solid walls of sound. 1018 01:27:19,200 --> 01:27:22,749 Say, Candy and Ronnie Have you seen them yet? 1019 01:27:22,880 --> 01:27:24,871 Ooh, but they're so spaced out. 1020 01:27:25,520 --> 01:27:28,592 She's got electric boots A mohair suit. 1021 01:27:28,720 --> 01:27:31,439 You know, [read It In a magazine. 1022 01:27:34,040 --> 01:27:36,349 B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets. 1023 01:28:34,600 --> 01:28:36,750 I just hope you realize you're choosing a life 1024 01:28:36,840 --> 01:28:38,114 of being alone forever. 1025 01:28:38,200 --> 01:28:40,316 You'll never be loved properly. 1026 01:28:40,400 --> 01:28:41,913 When are you going to hug me? 1027 01:28:43,080 --> 01:28:44,080 Don't be soft. 1028 01:28:45,200 --> 01:28:46,918 Life gives you very few chances, Reggie, 1029 01:28:47,000 --> 01:28:48,000 and this is one of yours. 1030 01:28:48,080 --> 01:28:50,071 - Who are you? - You can do anything you want. 1031 01:28:50,600 --> 01:28:53,512 You can be anyone you want. What do you really want? 1032 01:28:53,640 --> 01:28:55,835 And what a shy little boy you were. 1033 01:28:55,920 --> 01:28:57,399 Look at you now. 1034 01:28:58,000 --> 01:28:59,877 What do you really want? 1035 01:28:59,960 --> 01:29:02,554 I'm going home... for a while. 1036 01:29:34,400 --> 01:29:35,515 What do you want? I'm busy. 1037 01:29:35,640 --> 01:29:37,870 Why don't you get back in the studio you're paying for? 1038 01:29:39,680 --> 01:29:41,989 Why don't you sell my fucking records? What's this? 1039 01:29:43,680 --> 01:29:45,477 Number 11 in Italy. 1040 01:29:45,560 --> 01:29:47,596 The song doesn't work, that's the problem. 1041 01:29:47,680 --> 01:29:49,352 The record's coked-out MOR shit. 1042 01:29:49,440 --> 01:29:50,440 No, the problem... 1043 01:29:51,120 --> 01:29:54,908 is you have never understood me... 1044 01:29:55,680 --> 01:29:57,511 and what I have to go through. 1045 01:29:57,960 --> 01:30:00,176 And you know what? I should've sacked you when you left me. 1046 01:30:00,200 --> 01:30:03,033 I am glad I left you. It means I can maintain some objectivity 1047 01:30:03,120 --> 01:30:05,839 in your self-indulgent, myopic little world. 1048 01:30:05,960 --> 01:30:08,030 Get in the studio and make some music or don't. 1049 01:30:08,440 --> 01:30:09,440 I don't care. 1050 01:30:14,720 --> 01:30:16,438 Well, you will when your money runs out. 1051 01:30:20,080 --> 01:30:23,197 Do your worst. In fact, take me to court. 1052 01:30:23,280 --> 01:30:25,510 You signed contracts with me years ago. 1053 01:30:25,880 --> 01:30:29,395 So I'll still be collecting my 20% long after you've killed yourself. 1054 01:30:30,720 --> 01:30:32,551 Get out of my fucking house! 1055 01:30:34,680 --> 01:30:35,680 Fuck off! 1056 01:30:44,520 --> 01:30:45,520 It's fantastic. 1057 01:30:48,560 --> 01:30:50,600 - Would you like to hear it again? - Not really, no. 1058 01:30:53,600 --> 01:30:54,999 Would you like a cup of tea? 1059 01:30:56,680 --> 01:30:57,795 Not got anything stronger? 1060 01:31:01,160 --> 01:31:02,559 You should be very proud. 1061 01:31:04,360 --> 01:31:07,670 I've watched you play many times, and your music is always so... 1062 01:31:08,080 --> 01:31:10,071 personal and honest... 1063 01:31:11,520 --> 01:31:12,520 and open. 1064 01:31:16,760 --> 01:31:18,512 It must be lonely sometimes. 1065 01:31:35,960 --> 01:31:37,996 I can't light. 1066 01:31:40,160 --> 01:31:44,790 No more of your darkness. 1067 01:31:49,560 --> 01:31:52,074 All my pictures. 1068 01:31:52,880 --> 01:31:56,316 Seem to fade to black and white. 1069 01:32:02,680 --> 01:32:04,910 I'm growing tired. 1070 01:32:06,920 --> 01:32:11,471 And time stands still before me. 1071 01:32:16,600 --> 01:32:18,272 Frozen here. 1072 01:32:20,160 --> 01:32:23,516 On the ladder of my life. 1073 01:32:30,320 --> 01:32:31,594 Too late. 1074 01:32:34,040 --> 01:32:38,477 To save yourself from falling. 1075 01:32:44,040 --> 01:32:45,758 Take a chance. 1076 01:32:47,840 --> 01:32:50,991 Change your way of life. 1077 01:32:57,120 --> 01:32:59,350 - But you misread. - But you misread. 1078 01:33:01,240 --> 01:33:06,189 - My meaning when I met you. - My meaning when I met you. 1079 01:33:10,920 --> 01:33:13,150 - Closed the door. - Closed the door. 1080 01:33:15,000 --> 01:33:16,672 And left me - And left me. 1081 01:33:16,760 --> 01:33:21,356 - Blinded by the light. - Blinded by the light. 1082 01:33:24,360 --> 01:33:29,878 Don't let the sun go down on me. 1083 01:33:31,280 --> 01:33:33,635 Although I search myself. 1084 01:33:33,720 --> 01:33:36,917 It's always someone else I see 1085 01:33:38,120 --> 01:33:42,910 I'd just allow a fragment of your life. 1086 01:33:43,480 --> 01:33:49,112 To wander free. 1087 01:33:51,360 --> 01:33:54,193 But losing everything. 1088 01:33:54,280 --> 01:33:57,829 Is like the sun going down on me. 1089 01:33:57,920 --> 01:33:59,911 - Morning. - Morning. 1090 01:34:49,320 --> 01:34:50,320 I'm sorry. 1091 01:34:55,520 --> 01:34:56,520 I know. 1092 01:35:03,000 --> 01:35:04,638 Renate didn't deserve that. 1093 01:35:07,840 --> 01:35:08,989 She's a good person. 1094 01:35:11,480 --> 01:35:13,311 I dragged her into all my madness. 1095 01:35:15,480 --> 01:35:17,311 Did being married make you happy/I. 1096 01:35:17,760 --> 01:35:19,671 Not really. I'm gay. 1097 01:35:25,360 --> 01:35:26,395 I think... 1098 01:35:26,480 --> 01:35:27,480 Hello, Mum. 1099 01:35:27,560 --> 01:35:29,976 - Sir, would you like me to... - Maybe a bit later, thank you. 1100 01:35:30,000 --> 01:35:31,319 - Hi, Dad. - Hello, son. 1101 01:35:32,000 --> 01:35:33,228 - You all fight? - Yeah. Good. 1102 01:35:33,320 --> 01:35:35,754 Just talking about poor Renate. 1103 01:35:36,880 --> 01:35:38,279 Such a lovely woman. 1104 01:35:38,680 --> 01:35:40,636 Divorce can be so painful. 1105 01:35:41,720 --> 01:35:44,154 - Yeah. - Anyway, celebration is in order. 1106 01:35:46,160 --> 01:35:50,119 We found a lovely villa by the sea. 1107 01:35:50,200 --> 01:35:51,896 It'd be good if you would talk to John today, 1108 01:35:51,920 --> 01:35:54,593 get the money arranged. Can't risk losing this one. 1109 01:35:54,680 --> 01:35:55,954 Yeah, in Minorca. 1110 01:35:56,040 --> 01:35:57,678 It is a lovely place. You should see it. 1111 01:35:57,760 --> 01:35:58,760 Minorca, eh? 1112 01:36:01,960 --> 01:36:03,518 What do you want to go there for? 1113 01:36:04,160 --> 01:36:05,593 Because you're driving me away. 1114 01:36:06,200 --> 01:36:07,952 Every time we open a paper, 1115 01:36:08,040 --> 01:36:11,032 there's something about you and the booze or the drugs, and... 1116 01:36:12,040 --> 01:36:13,951 you're breaking your poor mum's heart. 1117 01:36:14,080 --> 01:36:15,718 Tell you what, I'll write you a check. 1118 01:36:15,800 --> 01:36:17,119 So she can go buy a new one. 1119 01:36:17,200 --> 01:36:19,794 Typical that you'd say something like that about me, 1120 01:36:20,280 --> 01:36:22,111 when I've given up so much for you. 1121 01:36:22,200 --> 01:36:23,713 What have you given up for me? 1122 01:36:23,840 --> 01:36:27,116 Yourfather... for a start. 1123 01:36:32,200 --> 01:36:34,191 You really are a heartless monster. 1124 01:36:38,960 --> 01:36:41,076 You know, I don't live my life in black and white. 1125 01:36:43,200 --> 01:36:46,476 And I do not want your fucked-up, frigid ideas about anything. 1126 01:36:51,760 --> 01:36:54,513 You know, I am so sick of running away from who I am. 1127 01:36:57,560 --> 01:36:59,915 There's nothing wrong with success. Or pleasure. 1128 01:37:00,040 --> 01:37:01,456 In fact, why am I apologizing for it? 1129 01:37:01,480 --> 01:37:03,755 Mum, I have fucked everything that moves. 1130 01:37:05,560 --> 01:37:08,233 And I've taken every drug known to man. 1131 01:37:08,320 --> 01:37:09,320 All of them. 1132 01:37:10,800 --> 01:37:11,800 Do you know what? 1133 01:37:13,960 --> 01:37:15,632 I enjoyed every last minute of it. 1134 01:37:16,160 --> 01:37:18,799 Ever since you first dangled yourfat little legs 1135 01:37:18,880 --> 01:37:20,677 in front of a piano, you've been lucky. 1136 01:37:21,360 --> 01:37:24,557 You've never worked hard for a bloody thing in your life. 1137 01:37:24,640 --> 01:37:26,995 It all just comes to you. You don't do anything. 1138 01:37:27,080 --> 01:37:29,036 And I'm the one who suffers. 1139 01:37:29,120 --> 01:37:31,588 I should never have had children. 1140 01:37:31,680 --> 01:37:35,639 Do you know how disappointing it is to be your mother? 1141 01:38:13,960 --> 01:38:17,111 It's sad, so sad. 1142 01:38:17,560 --> 01:38:20,916 It's a sad, sad situation. 1143 01:38:21,680 --> 01:38:27,277 And it's getting more and more absurd. 1144 01:38:28,720 --> 01:38:31,792 It's sad, so sad. 1145 01:38:32,360 --> 01:38:35,716 Why can't they talk it over? 1146 01:38:36,040 --> 01:38:37,871 Oh, it seems to me. 1147 01:38:39,160 --> 01:38:46,157 Sorry seems to be the hardest word. 1148 01:38:46,960 --> 01:38:48,075 Some dessert, sir? 1149 01:38:49,440 --> 01:38:52,637 Yeah. Two chocolate puddings, 1150 01:38:52,720 --> 01:38:55,109 an apple pie, and a raspberry fool, please. 1151 01:38:55,240 --> 01:38:57,037 - Any ice cream? - I... 1152 01:38:57,160 --> 01:38:58,991 - Yeah, all of them. - Excellent choice. 1153 01:39:04,880 --> 01:39:06,154 Where's Reid these days? 1154 01:39:11,840 --> 01:39:12,840 Well... 1155 01:39:13,200 --> 01:39:14,235 Does it matter? 1156 01:39:14,880 --> 01:39:16,154 Hates my fucking guts. 1157 01:39:16,880 --> 01:39:18,279 Nobody hates you, Elton. 1158 01:39:20,520 --> 01:39:22,397 Campaign to kill yourself is going well. 1159 01:39:23,320 --> 01:39:24,753 What are you doing here, Bernie? 1160 01:39:27,640 --> 01:39:28,993 You left when it suited you. 1161 01:39:29,600 --> 01:39:31,272 Now you come back to lecture me? 1162 01:39:33,120 --> 01:39:35,714 'Cause the thing is, the first time we actually got anywhere, 1163 01:39:35,800 --> 01:39:36,915 you left, didn't you? 1164 01:39:37,240 --> 01:39:39,071 Some girl was more important to you than me 1165 01:39:39,200 --> 01:39:41,873 and all those legends who were welcoming us in. 1166 01:39:43,960 --> 01:39:46,599 You left me at the most important time, Bernie. 1167 01:39:47,720 --> 01:39:48,789 When did you give up? 1168 01:39:50,680 --> 01:39:53,320 If you don't care about yourself, how do you expect anyone else to? 1169 01:39:53,400 --> 01:39:55,470 Whenever I needed you most... 1170 01:39:57,160 --> 01:40:00,630 - you weren't there. - It's not weak to ask for help. 1171 01:40:00,720 --> 01:40:03,598 I have worked my balls off to get us out of the shit. 1172 01:40:04,680 --> 01:40:08,116 Day in, day out, for years. 1173 01:40:08,200 --> 01:40:10,668 And now it's me that can't walk down the streets. 1174 01:40:10,760 --> 01:40:13,911 It's me who doesn't have a life. 1175 01:40:14,960 --> 01:40:17,952 'Cause I don't get to sit around with my feet on a desk, 1176 01:40:18,040 --> 01:40:19,871 chewing on the end of a fucking pencil. 1177 01:40:19,960 --> 01:40:21,936 "Write the lyrics, Bernie. I'll take care of everything else." 1178 01:40:21,960 --> 01:40:23,188 That was a test! 1179 01:40:26,160 --> 01:40:27,275 You should've known. 1180 01:40:28,040 --> 01:40:29,439 - Thank you. - Enjoy. 1181 01:40:34,840 --> 01:40:37,229 When are you gonna come down? 1182 01:40:38,120 --> 01:40:40,190 When are you going to land? 1183 01:40:41,040 --> 01:40:43,349 I should have stayed on the farm 1184 01:40:43,440 --> 01:40:46,238 I should have listened to my old man. 1185 01:40:47,560 --> 01:40:49,596 Maybe you'll get a replacement 1186 01:40:49,680 --> 01:40:50,736 I'm getting the bill, am I? 1187 01:40:50,760 --> 01:40:53,479 There's plenty like me to be found. 1188 01:40:53,800 --> 01:40:56,997 Mongrels, who ain't got a penny. 1189 01:40:57,080 --> 01:41:01,676 Sniffing for tidbits like you On the ground. 1190 01:41:02,640 --> 01:41:04,278 Yeah, yeah, later. Bernie. 1191 01:41:08,800 --> 01:41:09,994 Come on, Bernie! 1192 01:41:10,080 --> 01:41:12,913 So goodbye yellow brick road. 1193 01:41:13,000 --> 01:41:15,389 Don't be so dramatic. Coward! 1194 01:41:16,440 --> 01:41:19,830 Same as always! Leaving me when things get too real! 1195 01:41:21,280 --> 01:41:24,033 I'm going back to my plough. 1196 01:41:25,160 --> 01:41:28,436 Back to the howling old owl in the woods. 1197 01:41:28,800 --> 01:41:33,271 Hunting the homy back toad 1198 01:41:34,440 --> 01:41:38,228 I've finally decided my future lies. 1199 01:41:39,440 --> 01:41:42,512 Beyond the yellow brick... 1200 01:41:43,920 --> 01:41:44,989 Road. 1201 01:41:45,080 --> 01:41:46,911 You fucking idiot! 1202 01:42:05,440 --> 01:42:07,670 Bernie betrayed me. The way everyone does. 1203 01:42:26,920 --> 01:42:28,399 I heard that it was a heart attack. 1204 01:42:28,480 --> 01:42:31,392 It's a chest infection, Mike. He'll be fine. 1205 01:42:31,480 --> 01:42:34,119 - How are ticket sales? - What the hell's that got to do with it? 1206 01:42:34,200 --> 01:42:35,428 Every night is sold out. 1207 01:42:35,520 --> 01:42:38,956 We“, add five more nights then. Are you insane? He could've died. 1208 01:42:39,040 --> 01:42:40,917 Just let me take care of things, Mike. 1209 01:42:41,000 --> 01:42:42,576 I always get him back on his feet, don't I? 1210 01:42:42,600 --> 01:42:46,070 - Yeah, but are you gonna be able to... - Brilliant, man. He is gonna be there. 1211 01:43:27,240 --> 01:43:28,400 All right, you're good to go. 1212 01:43:44,640 --> 01:43:48,076 So what do you think you'll do then? 1213 01:43:53,520 --> 01:43:56,273 I bet thatll shoot down your plane. 1214 01:44:04,240 --> 01:44:06,959 It'll take you A couple of vodka and tonlcs. 1215 01:44:07,040 --> 01:44:09,429 To set you on your feet again. 1216 01:44:12,920 --> 01:44:16,276 You know they can't hold you forever. 1217 01:44:19,880 --> 01:44:22,269 I didn't sign up for you. 1218 01:44:23,680 --> 01:44:27,514 I'm not a present for your friends to open. 1219 01:44:27,600 --> 01:44:30,956 This boy's too young to be singing... 1220 01:44:31,040 --> 01:44:34,715 The blues. 1221 01:44:34,800 --> 01:44:37,314 Hey! Where are you going? 1222 01:44:42,360 --> 01:44:46,035 So goodbye yellow brick road. 1223 01:44:46,120 --> 01:44:49,032 Where the dogs of society howl. 1224 01:44:50,000 --> 01:44:53,276 You cant plant me in your penthouse. 1225 01:44:53,720 --> 01:44:56,678 I'm going back to my plough. 1226 01:44:57,720 --> 01:45:00,996 Back to the howling old owl in the woods. 1227 01:45:01,360 --> 01:45:03,999 Hunting the homy back toad 1228 01:45:05,960 --> 01:45:09,999 I've finally decided my future lies. 1229 01:45:10,360 --> 01:45:15,559 Beyond the yellow brick road. 1230 01:45:55,760 --> 01:45:57,751 For as long as I can remember, I've hated myself. 1231 01:45:59,160 --> 01:46:00,434 Believed I'd never be loved. 1232 01:46:01,680 --> 01:46:04,672 Shows progress to take responsibility for your actions. 1233 01:46:04,760 --> 01:46:08,230 Yeah, but I started acting like a cunt in 1975. 1234 01:46:11,040 --> 01:46:12,314 I just forgot to stop. 1235 01:46:18,120 --> 01:46:19,348 I do feel ashamed. 1236 01:46:22,240 --> 01:46:25,676 Spent so long feeling resentful for things that just don't matter. 1237 01:46:33,240 --> 01:46:35,117 Maybe I should've tried to be more ordinary. 1238 01:46:41,800 --> 01:46:42,800 Hello, Nan. 1239 01:46:43,800 --> 01:46:45,597 You was never ordinary. 1240 01:46:46,920 --> 01:46:47,920 Look at you. 1241 01:46:49,160 --> 01:46:52,232 In here, talking about your feelings. 1242 01:46:53,280 --> 01:46:55,111 What a waste of time. 1243 01:46:55,200 --> 01:46:57,953 Mum, I know it was never easy. 1244 01:46:58,840 --> 01:47:00,319 And I hope you can forgive me. 1245 01:47:02,360 --> 01:47:04,590 Because I've realized that's what we need to do now. 1246 01:47:06,000 --> 01:47:07,433 Forgive each other. 1247 01:47:09,840 --> 01:47:11,876 - No, your problem is you're selfish. - No. 1248 01:47:13,160 --> 01:47:15,355 My problem was I believed you loved me. 1249 01:47:15,720 --> 01:47:17,438 And you're incapable of it. 1250 01:47:17,520 --> 01:47:20,592 I gave everything to keep something that I never even had in the first place. 1251 01:47:22,280 --> 01:47:24,999 I always thought you was an introverted extrovert. 1252 01:47:25,840 --> 01:47:29,071 - A what? - He's shy. He's always been shy. 1253 01:47:29,600 --> 01:47:31,192 It's all his father's fault. 1254 01:47:31,760 --> 01:47:35,150 Don't blame me. He'd have been strange, regardless. 1255 01:47:35,960 --> 01:47:38,110 Actually, I think I'm okay with "strange." 1256 01:47:38,760 --> 01:47:41,194 God. Not him. 1257 01:47:41,520 --> 01:47:43,636 Both of you. Stop. 1258 01:47:44,320 --> 01:47:47,232 I'm not going to allow you to talk to me like this anymore. 1259 01:47:49,320 --> 01:47:50,878 It's about time you said that. 1260 01:47:55,560 --> 01:47:56,560 Bernie. 1261 01:47:59,880 --> 01:48:01,472 I never told you how much I need you. 1262 01:48:01,560 --> 01:48:03,357 No, no, no, I love you, man. 1263 01:48:06,160 --> 01:48:07,434 Always have, always will. 1264 01:48:09,160 --> 01:48:11,879 You write songs that millions of people love. 1265 01:48:12,320 --> 01:48:13,594 And that's what's important. 1266 01:48:14,520 --> 01:48:16,272 You just need to remember who you are... 1267 01:48:17,920 --> 01:48:18,989 and be okay with it. 1268 01:48:19,720 --> 01:48:21,358 He doesn't know who he is. 1269 01:48:28,800 --> 01:48:29,869 Yes, I do. 1270 01:48:32,680 --> 01:48:34,352 I'm Elton Hercules John. 1271 01:48:36,120 --> 01:48:37,872 I thought you were Reggie Dwight. 1272 01:48:48,880 --> 01:48:50,711 I haven't been Reggie Dwight for years. 1273 01:49:05,360 --> 01:49:06,839 When are you going to hug me? 1274 01:49:40,320 --> 01:49:42,231 Impressed you know how to use one of those. 1275 01:49:47,040 --> 01:49:48,189 How you doing? 1276 01:49:50,160 --> 01:49:51,195 Good to see you. 1277 01:49:51,840 --> 01:49:54,035 Some days are tougher than others, but I feel good. 1278 01:49:55,920 --> 01:49:57,239 They got a piano here? 1279 01:49:58,320 --> 01:49:59,320 You been playing? 1280 01:50:00,080 --> 01:50:01,559 :33? Easy: 1281 01:50:01,640 --> 01:50:03,517 Not in the right place for that just now. 1282 01:50:04,640 --> 01:50:05,755 I'm scared, Bernie. 1283 01:50:10,040 --> 01:50:11,359 What if I'm not as good... 1284 01:50:14,120 --> 01:50:15,473 without the drink and the drugs? 1285 01:50:19,440 --> 01:50:20,793 You know that's not true. 1286 01:50:22,960 --> 01:50:24,576 You're not scared you're not good without it, 1287 01:50:24,600 --> 01:50:25,999 you're scared to feel again. 1288 01:50:26,800 --> 01:50:29,268 You might be able to lie to yourself, but you can't lie to me. 1289 01:50:33,960 --> 01:50:34,960 I should be going. 1290 01:50:38,120 --> 01:50:39,120 Don't go. 1291 01:50:41,400 --> 01:50:42,400 Not yet. 1292 01:50:43,280 --> 01:50:44,920 This is the part you got to do on your own. 1293 01:50:46,560 --> 01:50:48,915 These... need music. 1294 01:50:59,440 --> 01:51:00,509 Thank you, Bernie. 1295 01:51:05,120 --> 01:51:06,235 You're my brother. 1296 01:52:10,720 --> 01:52:14,156 You could never know what it's like. 1297 01:52:16,280 --> 01:52:20,717 Your blood like winter Freezes just like ice. 1298 01:52:23,080 --> 01:52:25,640 And there's a cold and lonely light. 1299 01:52:25,720 --> 01:52:28,075 That shines from you. 1300 01:52:29,840 --> 01:52:33,594 You will wind up like the wreck you hide. 1301 01:52:33,680 --> 01:52:37,912 Behind that mask you use. 1302 01:52:38,760 --> 01:52:42,070 And did you think this tool Could never win? 1303 01:52:42,600 --> 01:52:46,309 Well, look at me, I'm coming back again. 1304 01:52:48,400 --> 01:52:52,678 I got a taste of love in a simple way. 1305 01:52:52,760 --> 01:52:56,594 And if you need to know While I'm still standing. 1306 01:52:56,880 --> 01:52:59,758 You just fade away. 1307 01:53:01,120 --> 01:53:05,352 And don't you know I'm still standing. 1308 01:53:05,440 --> 01:53:08,159 Better than I ever did. 1309 01:53:10,000 --> 01:53:12,912 Looking like a true survivor. 1310 01:53:14,120 --> 01:53:16,998 Feeling like a little kid. 1311 01:53:18,800 --> 01:53:22,349 And I'm still standing. 1312 01:53:22,480 --> 01:53:25,153 After all this time. 1313 01:53:29,000 --> 01:53:32,515 Picking up the pieces of my life 1314 01:53:33,360 --> 01:53:37,911 lllfithout you on my mind