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1.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
American Epic - Part 4: The Sessions
(2017)
117 min | Documentary
On the 90th anniversary of its construction, a team of dedicated filmmakers rebuilds America's original electric recording device - and captures "lightning-in-a-bottle" single-take performances from some of today's top musicians.
Director: Bernard MacMahon | Stars: Jack White, Nas, Elton John, Alabama Shakes
Votes: 44
2.
American Epic (2015– )
Episode:
The American Epic Sessions
(2016)
TV-14 | 140 min | Documentary, History, Music
Using the only 1920's era recording device in existence, Jack White and T Bone Burnett produce a series of recording sessions in tribute to the mostly unknown artists celebrated in the three prior episodes of this PBS documentary series.
Director: Bernard MacMahon | Stars: Jack White, Carla Azar, Dominic Davis, Fats Kaplin
Votes: 25
3. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,208
4. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 339
5. Elton John & Taron Egerton: (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again (2019 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Elton John and longtime lyricist and friend, Bernie Taupin release a new single for the Rocketman biopic movie, featuring the star, Taron Egerton.
Director: Kii Arens | Stars: Taron Egerton, Elton John
Votes: 129
6. Olivia Newton-John: The Rumour (1988 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Brian Grant | Star: Olivia Newton-John
Votes: 13
7. In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story (1999 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This feature documentary chronicles the incredible career of the late artist with classic performance footage, home movies, and photographs. Featuring interviews with Bruce Springsteen, k.d... See full summary »
Director: Mark Hall | Stars: Roy Orbison, Pete Anderson, Chet Atkins, Jeff Ayeroff
Votes: 84
8. American Epic (2015– )
TV-14 | 310 min | Documentary, History, Music
At the height of the Roaring Twenties, music scouts set out across America to capture the breadth of American music and discovered the artists that would shape our world.
Stars: Taj Mahal, Robert Redford, Jack White, Nas
Votes: 226
9. Elton John: Bennie and the Jets (2017 Music Video)
6 min | Short, Music, Mystery
Eight weird and wonderful contestants compete on an intergalactic talent show called The Electric Music Parade in the hopes of being chosen by the legendary Bennie to join her backing band.
Directors: Laura Brownhill, Jack Whiteley | Stars: Fanny Sage, Karen Bengo, Dominant, Joshua Hubbard
Votes: 43
10. Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song (2017 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary, Music
Elton John on his extraordinary career and his songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin.
Directors: Kerry Allison, Donna Bertaccini | Stars: James Bay, James Blunt, Jon Bon Jovi, Boy George
Votes: 57
11. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show
The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents
Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan
Votes: 1,070
12. Elton John: Tiny Dancer (2017 Music Video)
7 min | Short, Music
A music video for Elton John immortal song "Tiny Dancer". Released many years after the song original recording, the video presents a variety of L.A. characters in their daily routines, ... See full summary »
Director: Max Weiland | Stars: Iris Karina, Sidney Allison, Native Girl, Arthur J. Gonzales
Votes: 119
13. Happy Birthday Elton! From Madison Square Garden, New York (2007 TV Special)
Not Rated | 120 min | Music
Elton John celebrates his 60th birthday by playing his 60th sold out show at Madison Square Gardens in 2007. Featuring a host of celebrity appearances and well-wishers comprising Whoopi ... See full summary »
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Elton John, Kate Thornton, Lily Allen, Babydaddy
Votes: 161
14. Elton John and Bernie Taupin Say Goodbye Norma Jean and Other Things (1973)
63 min | Documentary
A documentary detailing the production of Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" LP featuring footage from the recording session in France, interviews, and concert footage.
Director: Bryan Forbes | Stars: Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray
Votes: 18
15. Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti: Live Like Horses (1996 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Video promo for Elton John and Luciano Pavarotti: Live Like Horses.
Director: Federico Brugia | Stars: Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Eric Clapton
Votes: 17
16.
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977–1979)
Episode:
Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula, Part I
(1977)
60 min | Crime, Family, Mystery
While in Europe searching for their missing father, the Hardy Boys meet Nancy Drew and team up on a case that takes them to a rock festival in Transylvania held at Dracula's castle.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Pamela Sue Martin, John van Dreelen
Votes: 102
17.
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977–1979)
Episode:
Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Meet Dracula, Part II
(1977)
60 min | Crime, Family, Mystery
The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew meet a group of musicians and Joe talks them into playing a gig at the Dracula's Castle festival, with Joe as one of the singers, so they can get in to search for their father.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Pamela Sue Martin, John van Dreelen
Votes: 78
18. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
19. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, History, Music
The musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971.
Stars: Elton John, Graham Nash, Ringo Starr, Linda Ronstadt
Votes: 1,746
20. Elton John: Sacrifice (1990 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
The video, which follows the song's lyrics, portrays a man and woman having problems in their relationship after being married and raising a daughter. After they go their separate ways, the man raises his daughter alone.
Director: Alek Keshishian | Stars: Yasmeen Ghauri, Chris Isaak, Elton John
Votes: 88
21. Elton John: This Train Don't Stop There Anymore (2001 Music Video)
5 min | Music
A promotional video for Elton John's 2001 single "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore."
Director: David LaChapelle | Stars: Justin Timberlake, Paul Reubens, Viva Sex
Votes: 57
22. Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including a compilation of Elton John performances and in-depth interviews with both men.
Directors: Jonathan K. Bendis, Bill Richmond | Stars: Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Oleta Adams, The Beach Boys
Votes: 95
23. Elton John: Rocket Man (2017 Music Video)
5 min | Animation, Short, Music
An animated music video for the classic song.
Directors: Majid Adin, Stephen McNally | Star: Elton John
Votes: 1,776
24. Elton John: I Want Love (2001 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
A promotional video for Elton John's 2001 single "I Want Love."
Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Star: Robert Downey Jr.
Votes: 151
25. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! (1998 Podcast Series)
Comedy
NPR's weekly current events quiz. Have a laugh and test your news knowledge while figuring out what's real and what they've made up.
Stars: Bill Kurtis, Peter Sagal, Negin Farsad, Paula Poundstone
Votes: 23
26. Elton John: Harmony (2014 Music Video)
3 min | Short, Music
Some rare footage has emerged from Elton John, he dancing on the wings of a private jet and a meeting between he and the great Stevie Wonder.
Director: Tam Johnstone | Stars: Elton John, Stevie Wonder
Votes: 13
27.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Elton John: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
(2001)
90 min | Documentary, Music
The story behind one of the most popular double-albums of all-time, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, featuring Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets and the title song.
Director: Bob Smeaton | Stars: Gus Dudgeon, Rick Frio, Paul Gambaccini, David Hentschel
Votes: 248
28.
Legends (2006– )
Episode:
Roy Orbison: The 'Big O' in Britain
(2008)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Roy Orbison was the best singer in the world. That's what Elvis Presley said, and he should know. Marking the twentieth anniversary of the death of 'The Big O', this film celebrates both ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Cole | Stars: Sophie Walton Masters, Roy Orbison, James Allan, Bono
Votes: 11
29.
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)
Episode:
Our Time is Now
(2021)
TV-MA | Documentary, History, Music
Carole King and Joni Mitchell smash sexist boundaries, and record iconic albums. Elton John and Lou Reed explore queer music and culture.
Stars: Lou Adler, Jacoba Atlas, Dick Cavett, Hank Cicalo
Votes: 112
30. 2020 Golden Globe Awards (2020 TV Special)
TV-14 | 134 min | Comedy
Comedian Ricky Gervais brutally roasts Hollywood and exposes their hypocrisy.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Douglas
Votes: 1,070
31. Kate Bush: Rocket Man (1991 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Kate Bush | Star: Kate Bush
Votes: 34
32. The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977–1979)
60 min | Crime, Family, Mystery
The cases of a pair of teen detective brothers and a teen girl amateur sleuth.
Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Ed Gilbert, Pamela Sue Martin
Votes: 2,017
33. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 804
34. Super Duper Alice Cooper (2014)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the ... See full summary »
Directors: Sam Dunn, Reg Harkema, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Doris Buchrucker, Alice Cooper, Sheryl Cooper, Jack Curtis
Votes: 1,290
35. Elton John: I'm Still Standing (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Short, Music
Official music video for "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John.
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Elton John, Sandy Strallen, Bruno Tonioli
Votes: 307
36. Elton John: I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (1983 Music Video)
G | 4 min | Short, Music
The music video for Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues," which shows a young couple being separated during the 1950's because the guy has been forced to leave for National Service.
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Star: Elton John
Votes: 67
37. Deja View (1986 Video)
52 min | Music
Stars: Felix Cavaliere, Robert Chestnut, Teri Garr, Lesley Gore
Votes: 43
38. Alice Cooper: How You Gonna See Me Now (1978 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Music video for Alice Cooper's 1978 single "How You Gonna See Me Now". The music video opens with a women getting her newspapers while Alice Cooper sings and writes a letter. The woman reads the letter as Alice Cooper sits in a white cell.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Star: Alice Cooper
Votes: 19
39. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Sick Love (2016 Music Video)
4 min | Animation, Music
Director: Beth Jeans Houghton
Votes: 9
40. Elton John: In the Name of You (2016 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Video promo for Elton John: In the Name of You.
Director: Rob Chandler | Star: Elton John
Votes: 15
41. The Union (2011)
90 min | Documentary
A look at the making of Elton John and Leon Russell's collaborative album, "The Union," produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Director: Cameron Crowe | Stars: T Bone Burnett, Elton John, Bill Maxwell, Leon Russell
Votes: 164
42. The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water (2010 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Tracing Elton John's musical roots and rise to fame from his early piano playing beginnings to his latest musical collaboration with Leon Russell.
Director: Andy Dunn | Stars: T Bone Burnett, Danny Hutton, Elton John, Tony King
Votes: 32
43. 2Pac: Ghetto Gospel (2005 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Nzingha Stewart | Stars: Tupac Shakur, J.D. Williams
Votes: 21
44. Elton John: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word (1976 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Video promo for "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" by Elton John.
Director: Lindsey Clennell | Star: Elton John
Votes: 41
45. Elton John & Luciano Pavarotti: Live Like Horses (B&W Version) (1996 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Director: Peter Demetris | Stars: Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti
Votes: 9
46.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Bernie Taupin/Catherine Tate/Ashley Walters/Bill Bailey/Christine and the Queens
(2023)
TV-14 | 49 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Graham trading Quips with Bernie Taupin, Catherine Tate, Ashley Walters, Bill Bailey, Christine and the Queens.
Director: Toby Baker | Stars: Graham Norton, Bernie Taupin, Catherine Tate, Ashley Walters
Votes: 46
47. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
48. Dinah! (1974–1980)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home ... See full summary »
Stars: Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, Norm Crosby
Votes: 312
49. Elton John: Original Sin (2002 Music Video)
Not Rated | 5 min | Short, Music
A lonely girl daydreams about seeing Elton John in concert during the 1970's where she meets an array of celebrities from that era.
Director: David LaChapelle | Stars: Elton John, Sonya Khazaal, Donald Moore, Mandy Moore
Votes: 57
50. Elton John: The One (1992 Music Video)
6 min | Short, Music
Video promo for "The One", the first single from Elton John's 1992 album, also called The One.
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Star: Elton John
Votes: 29