Sodding Justin Timberlake! I didn't bloody notice that for like ... 10 years, shiiiiiiiittttttt! Looks perfect to play him in the film! Good ol' JT! :D
I wonder how they're going to pull that off if they make a movie with Justin as Elton. I mean Justin's talking voice is way too high pitched compaired to Elton's back then before the lowering of his voice and no British accent. Alot to think about.
This is probably one of the best music videos ever made on so many levels. JT's performance is fantastic, the cast and extras are all well played, the set is perfect, and most of all, the Steadicam work is flawless. Notice how the headroom and horizon stay level. And it really captures the sense of loneliness and superficiality of being a celebrity. It is truly perfect.
My name is Ron and I just got out of the U.S. Navy so I couldn't promote my music like I wanted to while enlisted. Now that im a civilian again and served my time in the military im giving this music thing another shot.
I rap, I cant promise you or make you like my music, All i'm doing is asking for a chance. So if you can please check out my channel and maybe subscribe I would highly appreciate it.
Thumbs up for all the soldiers serving our country !! God Bless America !!
С удовольствием слушаю Элтона Джона. В нем всё сочетается лучшим образом:-талант композитора; прекрасный голос; постоянная современность..... Браво, сэр Элтон Джон!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that Pee Wee Herman is playing the "manager" character lol. But in all seriousness, Justin's portrayal is uncanny! I hope he takes the job for the new movie.
I love that Pee Wee Herman is playing the "manager" character lol. But in all seriousness, Justin's portrayal is uncanny! I hope he takes the job for the new movie.
It has come out that there is going to be a biopic made of Elton's life called "Rocketman", and he has revealed that he wants JT to play him in the movie- interesting........
@sallyannlady The whole idea of the biopic actually came out as a result of this video. The reason was, indeed people were beyond fucking stunned by JT's portrayal of a young Elton. On paper it sounds like the dumbest thing ever. "So here is the idea okay, follow me on this. We want Justin Timberlake to play you in the '70's and just walk around acting like you." And at the time I think he was just fresh off of N'SYNC.
@popifar He was likely 6' in 6" platforms, seen him live 4X in 2010/2011 & I'd say around 5'6" that's just a guess based on when he walks around the taller band members + being a healthcare professional direct patient care so it's a bit easier to judge other peoples' height & weight. As much as is known about him I don't think he ever disclosed his height. As a tall, thin female it surprises me how often others say they want to be tall...shame folks have a hard accepting themselves...
Having met Sir John I must say, he should never sing this song again... He is a walking miracle... Does anyone have any idea what he survived, and the fact that he met someone who is willing to put up with him... I am the biggest Elton fan but I am also a person just like he is and I will be honest... It is a miracle that we are not visiting him at his grave... Just saying!!!
I used to be the Main Express, all steaming whistles headed west. Picking up my pain from door to door, riding on the storyline furnace burning overtime, but this train don't stop there anymore...
Good grief. Doesn't anyone get this song? The lyrics are by Bernie T. He's sick to death of love. He's depressed by it all and all that stuff. Not Elton. Elton just wrote the tune. Like all of their best stuff. This is a song from Bernie's heart which is why it's so sad. Nowt to do with Elton really. I'm sure he'd agree. Poor Bernie. I'm with btw
@7ouuta8 bernie taupin writes all lyrics for elton john, they have never worked in the same room, elton gets the words and then plays the piano until the words fit the music. in the way they do this, they do not influence one another and thats how we the listner get such an incredible expierence. elton said the one time it didnt work was with the song daniel... where he cut out the last section which explaines the songs meaning, but elton felt the song was to long so he cut it down.
@TheCressyboy And dont forget it s how he felt AT THE TIME....it dosent mean he feels that way NOW or has to feel that way for his whole life but at the time he felt that way. Feelings can change for the better
Why does such a beautiful and touching song get so few views when lesser songs have too many views. Makes you wonder if it is because of his sexuality and some people just dont ever wanna listen to elton john ... sad really
Too bad Amy Winehouse never saw this video. It might have saved her. All artist doning drugs please listen and learn. The writer of this song is a genius
@brookelynnsnyper Amy Winehouse was worthless and didn't listen to anyone. I'm pretty sure if her family and friends couldn't save her, a song defiantly couldn't.
@brookelynnsnyper this was waaaay before that (horesface looking bitch) came out with her shitty ass "rehab" and thats what she neened but hasted it ..so the bitch died....
An interesting fact about this video: When Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee) was filming this video, he was called to be informed that he had been arrested for possession of child pornography (which turned out to be nothing more than vintage erotica).
I hope the people who made those false arrests burn in hell for that.
@vnisanianisback It was skimpy evidence, no pun in intended, and probably a dubious search warrant. I hope he's careful from now on because they'll be watching him -- and we have seen how little it takes to get a search warrant out there. Great video.... I'm not a Timberlake fan but he did a good job with this. Only problem is, now I got the damn song stuck in my head.
i love how paul reubens snaked his way into this vid haha
kaykaymuah 1 day ago
Sodding Justin Timberlake! I didn't bloody notice that for like ... 10 years, shiiiiiiiittttttt! Looks perfect to play him in the film! Good ol' JT! :D
mattknight 5 days ago
Pee Wee!
MatthewKM 1 week ago 2
Amazing song, and video. ..Timberlake really is the guy to play Elton.
Matlike1 1 week ago
ohhh justin <3 you're rock man :)
justinjensenbin 1 week ago
I wonder how they're going to pull that off if they make a movie with Justin as Elton. I mean Justin's talking voice is way too high pitched compaired to Elton's back then before the lowering of his voice and no British accent. Alot to think about.
petermca 1 week ago
This is probably one of the best music videos ever made on so many levels. JT's performance is fantastic, the cast and extras are all well played, the set is perfect, and most of all, the Steadicam work is flawless. Notice how the headroom and horizon stay level. And it really captures the sense of loneliness and superficiality of being a celebrity. It is truly perfect.
ponderlicious 1 week ago 2
thumbs up if you remember this song from NBA commercials :)
AlonsoF1515 1 week ago
I didn't recognize he's Justin Timberlake played young John in this video. Good video.
LLoi2002 1 week ago
Hey whats up? ,
My name is Ron and I just got out of the U.S. Navy so I couldn't promote my music like I wanted to while enlisted. Now that im a civilian again and served my time in the military im giving this music thing another shot.
I rap, I cant promise you or make you like my music, All i'm doing is asking for a chance. So if you can please check out my channel and maybe subscribe I would highly appreciate it.
Thumbs up for all the soldiers serving our country !! God Bless America !!
FullEffectVisualTv 1 week ago
Elton has shied away from music videos - look at Robert Downey's "I Want Love" video.
Elton has done it all, seen it all, drank it all, smoked it all, shoved it up his nose, almost died from the excess, and then did it all again.
Now he's happily married, has a music legacy 50 people would die for, and all he has to do is just show up and he's treated like a king.
This video is great, and so is Justin Timberlake's dead-on portrayal of a guy going through the motions and just tired of it all.
JohnnyChicago 2 weeks ago
I thought this was really elton.... who is the guy playing him here?
SUGARSUGAR291 2 weeks ago
@SUGARSUGAR291 Its justin timberlake
steandcharl 1 week ago
@SUGARSUGAR291 Justin Timberlake
Matlike1 1 week ago
Train don't stop Camborne Wednesdays.
QFIhawkman 2 weeks ago
Fantastic song and video..One of Elton's best ever..
41jarse 3 weeks ago
A monumental change of direction here. Very artistic - I can hear it now and relate. Nice film.
waldenhouse 3 weeks ago
My fav part of the song: "You don't need to hear it, but I'm dried up and SICK TO DEATH OF LOVE.
irishberry6 4 weeks ago
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That Justin Timberlake :) he is pretty awesome....i dont think there is anything that boy cant do!!
brandiva96 1 month ago
Absolutely adore Justin in this video. Elton John, love you and your music. Thank you.
Jaca1964LA 1 month ago
He actually does a great job as Elton.
Tiffawesomeness 1 month ago
@WELOVEUSELENA who the fuck is justin?
polskizzle 1 month ago
@polskizzle timberlake
beatleboy9020001 1 month ago
Fun!
jpolter 1 month ago
С удовольствием слушаю Элтона Джона. В нем всё сочетается лучшим образом:-талант композитора; прекрасный голос; постоянная современность..... Браво, сэр Элтон Джон!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vladimir201177 1 month ago
I cry every time I hear this song.
TheLostinkorea 1 month ago
Jonathan Toews could have played this part. Looks exactly the same.
AlexDow15 1 month ago
@AlexDow15 hahah good point
cbeltran15 1 month ago
HEY ITS PEEWEE
NathanRGoolsby 1 month ago
What a great video! JT looks exactly like a young EJ. Great Steadicam work, well done all the way through.
ponderlicious 1 month ago
so through,so call mee!
kryptonian541 1 month ago
I used to be the main express
All steam and whistles heading west
Picking up my pain, from door to door
Riding on the storyline, furnace burning overtime
Such a brilliant lyric writer.
ThisIsMyFullName 1 month ago
That face could cause nightmares. Did they attach prosthetics, or was that all JT's face?
Elton never looked as bad as that.
That could have been a villain in a Batman (or Austin Powers) movie. Just awful.
you2449 1 month ago
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I love that Pee Wee Herman is playing the "manager" character lol. But in all seriousness, Justin's portrayal is uncanny! I hope he takes the job for the new movie.
KatherineBELizabeth 1 month ago
I love that Pee Wee Herman is playing the "manager" character lol. But in all seriousness, Justin's portrayal is uncanny! I hope he takes the job for the new movie.
KatherineBELizabeth 1 month ago
Love how his manager dises people for him...that what a manager does I guess, tell people off that you (the celeb) can't do..LOL
woopingcough 1 month ago
hope Elton gets his way and Justin gets to play him in the upcoming biopic he would be so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fiddlesticks53 1 month ago
Everyone there was a good likeness to the early years
phillyvinilli 1 month ago
Justin would have to "chubby" up, to play Elton John, but this was a very good likeness.
gsf67 1 month ago
Great song and great video as well.
HA0NA0N 1 month ago
Good pop song.
spottedliver 1 month ago
It has come out that there is going to be a biopic made of Elton's life called "Rocketman", and he has revealed that he wants JT to play him in the movie- interesting........
sallyannlady 1 month ago 5
@sallyannlady The whole idea of the biopic actually came out as a result of this video. The reason was, indeed people were beyond fucking stunned by JT's portrayal of a young Elton. On paper it sounds like the dumbest thing ever. "So here is the idea okay, follow me on this. We want Justin Timberlake to play you in the '70's and just walk around acting like you." And at the time I think he was just fresh off of N'SYNC.
TWGRY80 3 weeks ago
Pee Wee can never be anything else. But JT can be EJ.
EurekaPictures 1 month ago
this video is old this was made in 2001
mellojello30 1 month ago
justin timberlake?
MaggieDGB 2 months ago
Funny to see a singer play a other singer
FromTheHagueNL 2 months ago
Interesting*
ChrisCarriere31 2 months ago
Can anyone else a bit Quentin Tarantino in Timberlake here?
mitchdaytonam3 2 months ago
@mitchdaytonam3 yeah :)
jahjah850 2 months ago
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BlindMind3 1 month ago
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y2kmental 4 weeks ago
This is a great song. I wonder if Justin and Sir Elton duet live in concert. That would be an event.
Reeseriver 2 months ago
With all the people in this video Elton John still seems so alone.
john3000931 2 months ago 2
Liza Minelli on crack XD
businesschic24 2 months ago in playlist Elton John
@businesschic24 Ha ha ha LOL!
Reeseriver 2 months ago
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Tal vez la realidad sea como de puerta en puerta
buscando donde esta mejor lejos de todo doloR'
gmolasher 2 months ago
@1:15 you can see a person from the crew
KittyFast 2 months ago
The original uncut version had the bunny snorting coke in the studio 54 room!
supermac8 2 months ago
he loks så much thiner and you
TheFantasyWorl93 2 months ago
why talk about herman cain he sucks.
He thought Libya was one of the women he was with.
TheRandomSkillz 2 months ago
@TheRandomSkillz Ha ha! That's a great response. Funny comment.
Reeseriver 2 months ago
RIP Herman Cain
roguetrick 3 months ago
@roguetrick Herman Cain got shot in the knee with a arrow by a pokemon
acidtripz1 2 months ago
Did you know that Gary
barlow make the backgroundd voice?
senavz01 3 months ago
Justin playing Sir Elton?.......Sir Elton wishes he was that good looking lol
sammyshaw14 3 months ago in playlist Liked videos
essa música me faz querer voltar ao passado
199sasabb 3 months ago
Awesome!
LOVESHOTLOVESHOT 3 months ago
Remember folks, Bernie Taupin writes most of the lyrics!
piscesbobbie 3 months ago
what a story. what a man....
driverain2 3 months ago
Time 3:40!
Dudekawira 3 months ago
i was thinking theres no way elton was ever that tall
popifar 3 months ago
@popifar He was likely 6' in 6" platforms, seen him live 4X in 2010/2011 & I'd say around 5'6" that's just a guess based on when he walks around the taller band members + being a healthcare professional direct patient care so it's a bit easier to judge other peoples' height & weight. As much as is known about him I don't think he ever disclosed his height. As a tall, thin female it surprises me how often others say they want to be tall...shame folks have a hard accepting themselves...
1caninelover 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
Esse clip fez parte da minha infância! E só hoje o reecontrei!!
AnaMccoy1 3 months ago
How cool is Elton? He just gets these really hot guys to sex up his videos. RDJ is another fine example! Best. Gay. Ever.
Big thanks from the girls Elton ;)
Amrelee 3 months ago
Wow, Justin looks scarily like Elton did. This is very well done.
TheeLazyWay 3 months ago
Timberlake so talented, even at age 20
tsonthana 3 months ago
@tsonthana He's 30 though.
TheeLazyWay 3 months ago
@TheeLazyWay He was 20 when he did this
TheFreckles80 3 months ago
@TheFreckles80 But this was released last year?
TheeLazyWay 3 months ago
@TheeLazyWay This video was put on youtube last year (see added 1 year ago), was released in 2001.
TheFreckles80 3 months ago
is he Justin???
DrRax88 3 months ago
lindo
sasabb342 3 months ago
one of the best elthon´s songs, i love it.
waldo2107 3 months ago
@ 2:10 A backstage party isn't complete without Liza. LOL
richiebear1969 3 months ago
This video was filmed at The Ambassador Hotel in L.A. before it was torn down, and made into a school.
LAWoman323213 3 months ago
This song is so fucken sad...i love it :-)
just4Norma69 3 months ago
@altosaxlove I know right!!! This is were I seen it too :) lol
kenswife1986 3 months ago
@kenswife1986 me too!!!
Nicol19687 3 months ago
thank you pop up video
altosaxlove 3 months ago in playlist altosaxlove's favorites 13
JT is a fucking idiot.
FartingSloth 3 months ago
JUSTIN DID A REALLY GOOD JOB PORTRAYIN ELTON.... I LOVE THIS VIDEO....ESPECIALLY DA LIZA MINNELLI WANNABE....JUSTIN LOOKS CUTE!!!! :p
WELOVEUSELENA 4 months ago 18
Pop up video
MrRedneckjoey 4 months ago
what's the name of the video where elton is in a great ballroom and he just walks around singing
STITCHESMAN 4 months ago
JT is so awesome in this video i actually see Elton and forget it's him!!! Amazing job he did!!!!!!!
coolecup 4 months ago 4
JT is awesome!!
HatedOn511 4 months ago
That isn't EJ actually.
kward79 4 months ago in playlist More videos from EltonJohnVEVO
Шедевр!!! Спасибо!
garyhful 4 months ago
this song made my cry the first time i heard it
7ouuta8 4 months ago 2
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jaytotheell 4 months ago
Pee-Wee's home was being searched by LAPD while he was at the studio filming this video for Elton John.
Fantome1989 4 months ago
LOVE LOVE IT TIMELESS MUSIC SIR ELTON MAKES MAGIC!
TulloMove 4 months ago
is the journalist David Fricke?
fede018 4 months ago
I love justin timerlake the guy grey suit following justin is Pee wee herman
Bearbear714 4 months ago
i remember this video being made. it came out amazing.
TohruHonda26 4 months ago
@jw, what about the couple of times it cuts to different cameras? is that classed as cobtinuous?
smainsy1983 4 months ago
what people dont realize, this was done in one continuous shot. Much props to my boy JT, and PWH. Love this Video
jwjohnson11 4 months ago
@jwjohnson11 1:21 3:03
TheStevenRK 4 months ago
@jwjohnson11 it was actually 3 shots
justaniceguy92 4 months ago
its been awhile since ive seen this video. i had forgotten that paul reubens was in this vid.
AztecPrincess84 5 months ago
Having met Sir John I must say, he should never sing this song again... He is a walking miracle... Does anyone have any idea what he survived, and the fact that he met someone who is willing to put up with him... I am the biggest Elton fan but I am also a person just like he is and I will be honest... It is a miracle that we are not visiting him at his grave... Just saying!!!
randygrizzard 5 months ago
just great!
oldschooldamnawesome 5 months ago
Justin does such a great job here!
coolecup 5 months ago
Pee Wee!!!!
kennedynut 5 months ago 17
Remember watching this every morning before school on one of those countdown shows.
MxOxRxRxIxS 5 months ago
...all the purple prose you bought from me...
expressdog1000 5 months ago in playlist More videos from EltonJohnVEVO
tbh, Elton's voice and music is just so brilliant that anyone with any music taste can like him. i think he's amazing :D
TenaciousD872 5 months ago
I used to be the Main Express, all steaming whistles headed west. Picking up my pain from door to door, riding on the storyline furnace burning overtime, but this train don't stop there anymore...
transporter222003 5 months ago 2
I'm sorry, Rachael.
transporter222003 5 months ago
How can I only be seeing this now for the first time? It's amazing how much Timberlake not only looks like, but totally embodies 70's era Elton John.
If they don't have him play Elton in the upcoming biopic they're ruining the movie right out of the starting gate.
electrojones 5 months ago 33
@electrojones so because he mimes his music he should play Elton in the biopic?
purplenurps 3 months ago
@electrojones I read some where ad saw on pop videos, that Elton John thought that likeness was so canny it was scary.
lizzi9983 3 months ago
he has some swagg :]
gkdlswm5 5 months ago
Good grief. Doesn't anyone get this song? The lyrics are by Bernie T. He's sick to death of love. He's depressed by it all and all that stuff. Not Elton. Elton just wrote the tune. Like all of their best stuff. This is a song from Bernie's heart which is why it's so sad. Nowt to do with Elton really. I'm sure he'd agree. Poor Bernie. I'm with btw
TheCressyboy 5 months ago 4
@TheCressyboy who is bernie
7ouuta8 4 months ago
@7ouuta8 bernie taupin was his music collaborator.
jaytotheell 4 months ago
@7ouuta8 bernie taupin writes all lyrics for elton john, they have never worked in the same room, elton gets the words and then plays the piano until the words fit the music. in the way they do this, they do not influence one another and thats how we the listner get such an incredible expierence. elton said the one time it didnt work was with the song daniel... where he cut out the last section which explaines the songs meaning, but elton felt the song was to long so he cut it down.
swooshjas 4 months ago
@TheCressyboy And dont forget it s how he felt AT THE TIME....it dosent mean he feels that way NOW or has to feel that way for his whole life but at the time he felt that way. Feelings can change for the better
rockinrobintweets 3 months ago
Why does such a beautiful and touching song get so few views when lesser songs have too many views. Makes you wonder if it is because of his sexuality and some people just dont ever wanna listen to elton john ... sad really
moonlightonariver 5 months ago
IS THAT PEE WEE HERMAN AT 1:06
KGCJR1 5 months ago
@KGCJR1 It is. Paul Reubens, aka Pee Wee Herman
NationOfAblation 5 months ago
Is this Camborne? Train don't stop Camborne Wednesdays.
QFIhawkman 6 months ago
I am glad that they have it in here because Sir Elton Is really cool.
EdwinDavis74 6 months ago
Liza! (With a "Z")
urtwopid 6 months ago
do you get all your scrap metal taken too.
pyuroification 6 months ago
THE BEST video clip I've ever watched!! Timberlake... I don't like him, but he was nice playing Elton John. GREAT!
dudueduardoufrj 6 months ago
A reflection on a life of debauchery and what really matters in the end. I love it.
sweetums76 6 months ago
This should have WAYYY more views than it does,
mcjmetroid 6 months ago
@mcjmetroid i swear this video was pulled awhile ago, i couldnt find it ! that probably kept the view count low
otapnam 6 months ago
Is it just me, or is that Justin timberlake???
neoranger15243 6 months ago
@neoranger15243 yep
mrahsilheg 6 months ago
@neoranger15243 Yes, it is!
SpyderOne1981 6 months ago
Is that elton john in the video? Im a new fan of sir.elton john so excuse my knowledge
lurifaxable 6 months ago
@lurifaxable No, he is way older than the actor is.
mkz42279 6 months ago
@mkz42279 Elton John looks and is a lot older than that...its Justin Timberlake in the video
SpyderOne1981 6 months ago
I love you Elton..........I love your music.....It's..really.....all really
alfranco100 6 months ago
I think that is supposed to be Liza Minnelli or a fan look alike of her at 2:13. I came to this video because of David LaChapelle
TxmxthyJS7868 6 months ago
he looks like jefferey dahmer in the courtroom with the comb over!!!
carshizny 6 months ago
just started to listen more to elton john and just found this song, love it!
lurifaxable 6 months ago
Apparently thats J.T ? Coulda fooled me lol !
TheFreckles80 6 months ago
J.T.'s just missing the chest hair.
judmurph 6 months ago
Hey! There's Pee Wee!
NathanielSr 6 months ago
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Justin Timberlake, is that YOU?
righteousgroove 6 months ago
One of Elton's greatest tunes. As good as classic 70's stuff.
Sordidlives1973 6 months ago
This just confirms my ever-lovin' FASCINATION with Elton John...GOD I LOVE THIS MAN.... <3
irishberry6 6 months ago
Juuustin! :D
Siobhan605 6 months ago 2
I used to be the main express, all steam and whistles heading west.
bjunt4prez 6 months ago
@bjunt4prez isnt it mad express?
MeatloafTribute1 6 months ago
@MeatloafTribute1 I'm not sure.
bjunt4prez 6 months ago
@bjunt4prez Picking up my pain from door to door, riding on the storyline, furnish burning overtime, but this train don't stop there anymore...
IamKesyerSoze 5 months ago
@IamKesyerSoze I freaking love this song.
bjunt4prez 5 months ago
Only 250k views? This song was epic, wtf!!!
kd5eej 6 months ago
whats up, look at the justin b exclusive movie that i have on my profiIe
jessxauto2 6 months ago
J. TIMBERLAKE at his brilliant best....
amakdissi79 7 months ago 4
Too bad Amy Winehouse never saw this video. It might have saved her. All artist doning drugs please listen and learn. The writer of this song is a genius
brookelynnsnyper 7 months ago 2
@brookelynnsnyper Amy Winehouse was worthless and didn't listen to anyone. I'm pretty sure if her family and friends couldn't save her, a song defiantly couldn't.
TheJeej 7 months ago in playlist Clean
@brookelynnsnyper this was waaaay before that (horesface looking bitch) came out with her shitty ass "rehab" and thats what she neened but hasted it ..so the bitch died....
kryptonian541 6 months ago
@kryptonian541
You are a dickhead, you know that? The girl just died, show some respect asshole.
Sordidlives1973 6 months ago
An interesting fact about this video: When Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee) was filming this video, he was called to be informed that he had been arrested for possession of child pornography (which turned out to be nothing more than vintage erotica).
I hope the people who made those false arrests burn in hell for that.
vnisanianisback 7 months ago 2
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Gumboz1953 6 months ago
@vnisanianisback It was skimpy evidence, no pun in intended, and probably a dubious search warrant. I hope he's careful from now on because they'll be watching him -- and we have seen how little it takes to get a search warrant out there. Great video.... I'm not a Timberlake fan but he did a good job with this. Only problem is, now I got the damn song stuck in my head.
Gumboz1953 6 months ago
damn .. i seriously thought that it's young elton john. didn't even realize that it's justin timberlake.
Bugs82 7 months ago 3
The 5 people who dislike this obviously have NO musical taste.
Sir Elton John is one of the greatest musicians EVER. <3
scarbreath 7 months ago 43
@scarbreath He's second only to the Beatles in my book. He's a true living legend.
generalares 5 months ago