Believing what you’re singing.

Today’s reaction is a performance of George Michael and Elton John performing “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”.

The song was written by Elton John and the GREAT Bernie Taupin during a ten-day period in January 1974.

The song was apparently difficult and frustrating to record and Elton wasn’t happy with any of his vocal takes. Producer Gus Dudgeon had a difficult time trying to mix all the voices and instruments that went into it. Dudgeon later said: “When Elton recorded this track, he was in a filthy mood.

I choose to react to the version featuring George Michael from a live performance in 1991.

I’m not gonna lie, George Michael’s interpretation leaves me seriously moved and to me, he provides the ideal example of what it looks like to BELIEVE in what your singing.

When he starts the song I literally feel like he’s in a living room singing directly to me.

Elton is a LEGEND and always delivers an incredible performance BUT if I’m being honest, I actually prefer George Michael’s version of the song. For me it’s much more Personal and Pure.

Anyway, listen for yourself and let me know whose version you liked more!!

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