Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Originally released in 2001. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is a documentary/music film. directed by Bob Smeaton.
Starring Gus Dudgeon, Rick Frio, and Paul Gambaccini
Synopsis
The worlds of glitz, glam, and pop-rock fused immortally on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, born of the formidable partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. This 1973 double album may well have been the peak of their collaboration. Ranging from perennial favorites like "Candle in the Wind," "Bennie and the Jets," and the title track to more ambitious compositions like "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" and everything in between, Goodbye is unmatched in its depth and scope. This entry in the Classic Albums series of DVDs documents the often tumultuous writing and recording sessions for that masterpiece through vintage clips of the musicians in the studio and new interviews with Elton, Bernie, producer Gus Dudgeon, and the band members. We may never know how the John-Taupin team achieved their magic, but this release offers a both a peek at the process and a few reasons why the album endures today.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Gus Dudgeon
as Self - Producer
Rick Frio
as Self - Marketing MCA Records USA
Paul Gambaccini
as Self - Broadcaster
David Hentschel
as Self - Engineer
Connie Hillman
as Self - Vice President Rocket Records
Elton John
as Self
Davey Johnstone
as Self - Guitarist
Del Newman
as Self - Orchestral Arranger
Nigel Olsson
as Self - Drummer
Tim Rice
as Self - Lyricist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Eagle Vision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road about?
The worlds of glitz, glam, and pop-rock fused immortally on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, born of the formidable partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. This 1973 double album may well have been ...
Who directed Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road?
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was directed by Bob Smeaton.
How long is Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road?
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road released?
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was released on November 6, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road?
The main cast of Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road includes Gus Dudgeon, Rick Frio, Paul Gambaccini, David Hentschel, Connie Hillman.