![]() ![]() 8: Rocketman features countless Elton anthems, but also little-known early songsĪs reflected by its soundtrack, the Rocketman movie not only features more than a dozen of the very biggest hits of Elton’s career but has room for some of his less-remembered early efforts. ![]() The opening performance, on 25 August 1970, was such a sensation that music writer Robert Hilburn, of the LA Times, was moved to write: “He’s going to be one of rock’s biggest and most important stars.” The “levitation” scene in the film was inspired by a real photograph of the gig, in which Elton kicks his legs high into the air in the flamboyant style of one of his great heroes, Jerry Lee Lewis. Rocketman shows Elton and Bernie’s long-dreamed-of arrival in Los Angeles when the singer was booked to play six shows at the storied Troubadour in West Hollywood. It recaptures the “human domino” scene, as well as Elton standing on the beach in straw boater hat.Ĭlick to load video 7: The “levitating” scene in Rocketman is based on a real photograph Taron Egerton leads a joyful recreation of the exuberant video for Elton’s defiant 1983 hit ‘I’m Still Standing’, which was filmed by director Russell Mulcahy in Cannes and Nice. 6: The film includes a meticulous recreation of the famous video for ‘I’m Still Standing’ Williams is played in the film by Charlie Rowe. As head of A&R at Liberty Records in 1967, he placed the fateful advertisement in New Musical Express that was answered by both Reg Dwight and would-be pop lyricist Bernie Taupin. Rocketman gives deserving attention to the vital role played in Elton’s career by Ray Williams. 5: Industry exec Ray Williams changed Elton’s life In the film, she is seen taking him to his first appointment at the Royal Academy – and giving him the bus fare home. Ivy was the one person who encouraged the future Elton to persevere with his early love of the piano. Ivy, the mother of Sheila, had a close relationship with her grandson Reggie, all the more so because of the frequent absences of his father, Stanley. Click to load video 4: Elton’s grandmother Ivy was a loyal supporter ![]()
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