The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday.
Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Plus the backstory to the album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and others.
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Elton John - Looking back on his career
Duration: 04:49
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Elton John
Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
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George Shearing
Baubles, Bangles And Beads
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Winifred Atwell
Big Ben Boogie
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Jerry Lee Lewis
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
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Bluesology
Times Are Getting Tougher
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Bluesology
Come Back Baby
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Bluesology
Come Back Baby
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Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles
All Or Nothing
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Billy Stewart
Summertime
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Long John Baldry
Night Time is the Right Time
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Caleb Quaye
Let the Heartaches Begin
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Bob Dylan
Girl From The North Country (feat. Johnny Cash)
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Bob Dylan
Girl From The North Country (feat. Johnny Cash)
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The Rolling Stones
Get Off Of My Cloud
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The Rolling Stones
Get Off Of My Cloud
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Lulu
I Can't Go On Living Without You
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Elton John
Skyline Pigeon
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Elton John
The Greatest Discovery
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Elton John
The Border Song
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Elton John
Take Me To The Pilot
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Elton John
Sixty Years On
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Elton John
Burn Down The Mission
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Leon Russell
Delta Lady
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Elton John
Your Song
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Elton John
My Baby Left Me
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Elton John
Madman Across The Water
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Elton John
Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun
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Elton John
Ballad Of A Well-Known Gun
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Elton John
Country Comfort
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Elton John
Holiday Inn
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Three Dog Night
Mama Told Me (Not To Come)
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Elton John
Rotten Peaches
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Elton John
Tiny Dancer
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T. Rex
Get It On
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Elton John
Tiny Dancer (Live)
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Elton John
Rocket Man
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Elton John
Rocket Man (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park)
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Elton John
Crocodile Rock
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Elton John
Bennie And The Jets
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Elton John
Bennie and the Jets
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Elton John
Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding)
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Elton John
Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
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Elton John
The Bitch is Back
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Elton John
Sixty Years On
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Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
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Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
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Elton John & Kiki Dee
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
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Elton John
I'm Still Standing
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Elton John
I'm Still Standing
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Elton John
Candle In The Wind
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Leon Russell
A Song For You
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Elton John
Monkey Suit
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Elton John
Hey Ahab
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Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Elton John |
| Producer | Andrew Dunn |
| Executive Producer | Mark Cooper |
Broadcasts
Sat 30 Oct 201021:45- Fri 22 Apr 201121:00
- Sat 23 Apr 201100:05
- Fri 3 Feb 201222:00
- Sat 4 Feb 201201:55
- Mon 6 Feb 201202:50
- Sat 15 Dec 201223:00
- Sun 16 Dec 201202:35
- Fri 3 May 201321:00
- Sat 4 May 201301:00
- Fri 4 Oct 201322:00
- Sat 5 Oct 201302:00
- Mon 7 Oct 201301:00
- Wed 5 Nov 201423:30
- Wed 14 Jan 201523:00
- Sat 26 Mar 202221:35BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 1 Jul 202302:20
- Fri 6 Oct 202322:30
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