Elton John – 'This Train Don't Stop There Anymore'
The song 'This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore' would not be the shit if it weren't for its three components:
- the music (written by Elton John)
- the lyrics (written by Bernie Taupin)
- the video (directed by David LaChapelle)
The video stars Justin Timberlake as Elton John during the height of John's 1970s popularity. LaChapelle cast Paul Reubens (best known as Pee-Wee Herman) as John Reid, who was John's manager for 25 years.
I love the lyrics paired with the video; everything's sad. And the video is beautiful in its slow-mo wonders.
Side notes: Gary 'Take That' Barlow sings backing vocals on this track. The track's been covered by Rosanne Cash and Emmylou Harris:
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