Tag: elton john
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Movie Review – Spencer
I must start this review by saying I am not an expert on the Royal Family. I’ve kept up with some of the highlights but history-wise, not so much. However, I can remember exactly where I was when I heard about Princess Diana’s death and I watched the wedding as a child. With that being…
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Lion King – Animated vs Broadway vs Live Action
The “live action” (actually CGI, folks) remake of The Lion King is hitting theaters. This new version of the Disney 1994 classic features significant differences. Now is a great time to return to Pride Rock — and revisit Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Mufasa, Zazu, and Rafiki — as we compare the animated, Broadway, and the…
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The Lion King – Lyrics and Video to Hakuna Matata
The most charming song in the 1994’s beloved The Lion King is where Pumbaa, Timon, and Simba sing Hakuna Matata. Which means, as the meerkat and wildebeast cheerfully describe, “No worries.” A good philosophy…can you watch this scene without smiling? It’s pleasant, funny, and even meaningful — remember the iconic moment where the three friends…
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Movie Review – Rocketman
I had a hard time with this review. Rocketman is both extraordinary (in costuming, sound, and visual sequences) and by-the-numbers (a creative life plagued by inner demons). Elton John’s musical biopic is a grand fantasy with exciting numbers that feel like a top notch Broadway extravaganza. It’s got great pacing, fun set-pieces, an ideal…
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Elton John & Rocketman – Lyrics & Video to I’m Still Standing
I’m Still Standing is probably the most important song to Elton John’s Rocketman biopic, as the movie follows his story from rehab to recovery and success. Watch this video and learn the lyrics to I’m Still Standing so you can sing along! Video to I’m Still Standing Lyrics to I’m Still Standing [I’m Still…
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Elton John – Lyrics & Video to Bennie & the Jets
Taron Egerton apparently makes the perfect Elton John, and it’s kind of great he and Elton worked together last year in Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle (with Elton playing himself!). Egerton reported that John was so happy with is biopic that he broke down crying to Egerton. Can we just say Awwwww? We know Bennie…
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Lyrics & Video to Rocketman by Elton John
With the long awaited Rocketman Elton John movie finally out, it’s time to get ready and learn the lyrics to the iconic songs, starting with the eponymous tune Rocketman itself. Here’s a video and the lyrics to Rocketman to get you excited for the new biopic that test audiences are raving about! Rocketman Video Rocketman…
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Quiz – The Amazing Elton John
Many of us grew up listening to Elton John. Do you remember any of the lyrics? Most of these iconic tunes will be in the Elton John biopic Rocketman. Take this quiz and I’ll bet you remember most of these songs, and fall back in love with them again. [quiz-cat id=”11954″] I hope you did…
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Quiz – Test Your Knowledge of Elton John Songs
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You don’t have to be an Elton John devotee to do well on this quiz. I’ve chosen songs that did well on the charts and you’ve maybe heard a dozen times, or a dozen of dozens. Enjoy![quiz-cat id=”11951″] With the Rocketman Elton John movie coming out, we’re excited to have a quiz for this unusual…
