Bernie Taupin - The Greatest Discovery (with Lyrics!)

Here's Bernie Taupin, the lyricist, reciting the words from one of the early Elton John-Bernie Taupin songs. This is taken from Bernie's 1971 album, entitled simply "Bernie Taupin", on which he recited his own poetry. The musical accompaniment is actually played by Davey Johnstone, who after this session became Elton's long-time guitarist and musical collaborator. Elton's version of "The Greatest Discovery" appeared on his 1970 album "Elton John".

When Elton has performed this song in concert he has described it as Bernie's recollection of the birth of his younger brother.... But actually I think the lyrics describe Bernie's own arrival in the world, from the point of view of his older brother!

This recording is taken from the original vinyl!

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[RoddJohn]

Nice video, and interesting, version! :-)

[takamasa1963]

Awesome!!! thanks for shaing!

[niamhorourke]

Bernie, if only you could read these comments . . . I've loved you since "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". Your ability to set lyrics to music and vice versa . . .you are the BEST!!!!

[JKSCN]

Awesome song and lyrics. Thanks for sharing!!! Brilliant!!!!

[isa18575]

I Love Elton, I love Bernie!

[MissEltonJohn]

amazing job, Davey! And interestung version ;)

[bruceandrew7]

Bernie Taupin is the most talented writer of all time. i wish i could meet him and buy him a cup of coffee.

[mactheartofwarfare]

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