Elton John's "Your Song"...he wanted them to bring ice. This is funny.
I’m the Person “Your Song” by Elton John Was Written for, and I Would Like a Real Gift Instead
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/im-the-person-your-song-by-elton-john-was-written-for-and-i-would-like-a-real-gift-instead
hate to make a big fuss over this, but I was explicitly told that I can tell everybody—so, yes, this is my song. Elton John’s “Your Song” was, in fact, written for me. That being said, it’s not what you might think. Most people assume that it was some kind of grand romantic gesture—but that simply is not the case. It was a housewarming gift.
Now, I understand that their gift is their song, but that wasn’t really what I had expected as a housewarming present when I invited Elton John and Bernie Taupin to a party at my new home, especially after I specifically asked them to bring ice.
Listen, I normally would never look a gift horse in the mouth, but, like, it didn’t even have my name in it. That doesn’t seem very personal. Daniel got his name in his song. Hell, he made it into the title! So it’s certainly not like they’re against putting names in their songs—just ask Susie, Bennie, or Tony Danza.
I’m not a materialistic person—truly, all I expected was ice (didn’t get it, had to run out in the middle of my housewarming party to pick some up)—but, if I am exchanging gifts with Elton John, he has to do better than a song. He sings about not having much money and the song is the best he can do? Excuse me?! The man has “Lion King” money! Speaking of which, if I was getting a song, I’d prefer “Hakuna Matata.” Give me that one. Is there some kind of exchange policy?
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