The glasses were empty, then suddenly they were everywhere.
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.
Production
Rare archival footage of pre-fame Reginald Dwight.
Writing
Bernie Taupin's blunt tales of their chaotic creative marriage.
Director
Andy Dunn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Elton legally changed his name in 1972—two years AFTER he became famous, because his manager kept calling him Reg and it annoyed him.
The documentary's 2010 release coincided with Elton's first proper collaboration with Leon Russell in 38 years, making the mentor-protégé dynamic freshly poignant rather than purely historical.
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