10) Sad Songs Say So Much
This one's quite a recent discovery for me, but that doesn't make it any less awesome.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'We can share the troubles we already know'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRkbhTmB-ao
9) Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
Even if you're not an Elton John fan, you probably know this sad. It was made famous in the Lion King, and it still gives me chills to this day.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'There's a calm surrender to the rush of day'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTtgVSxfr5M
8) I Can't Stay Alone Tonight
This is the most recent of Elton's work to be included on the list. This song was included on his 2013 album 'The Diving Board'. From what I've seen, his newer work does seem a lot weaker. Regardless, I really liked this song! It gives me some hope that he's still got it in him to write a good song.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'Time never seems to be on my side'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejSVMYI4CJs
7) Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
This song came to me at a time when it was really relevant. I felt really disappointed in myself, like I'd let myself down. So this song did help me to register those feelings.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'I've looked inside myself, but it's somebody else I see'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI5xme5k5AQ
6) Candle In The Wind
Written about the late Marilyn Monroe (Also re-written for Princess Diana), this is a touching tribute to one of Hollywood's most tragic stars.
FAVOURITE LYRICS/S- 'Goodbye Norma Jean, from the man in the 22nd row, who sees you as more than sexual'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80rHyABCb20
5) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
This one's a little out there, given the title. But still worth a listen.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'You can't plant me in your pent-house, I'm going back to my plough'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDOL7iY8kfo
4) I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
This was the first Elton John song I'd ever heard, so it holds a special place in my heart.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'Laughing like children, living like lovers, rolling like thunder'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAQbD3bxPrM
3) Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
This one was discovered at the same time as Number 4. This one is a little more depressing, and it suited me well at the time, because I liked somebody who didn't like me back.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'What do I do when lightning strikes me, and I awake to find you're not there'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w142CaROC0
2) American Triangle
This song is another recent discovery, and this tackles Homophobia. Elton doesn't usually get politically or socially conscious in his music, but this is definitely an awesome song.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'Western Skies don't make it right, home of the brave don't make no sense'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXj32KIyB4U
Honourable Mentions- 'Circle of Life', 'I'm Still Standing', 'Tiny Dancer', 'Rocket Man'
1) Your Song
Everybody and their mother knows this song, and everybody loves it. It's his finest work.
FAVOURITE LYRIC/S- 'How wonderful life is while you're in the world'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13GD78Bmo8s
