The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

60 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 30, 2010

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.

The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

60 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 30, 2010

The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
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.
Producers BBC
Original title The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
Directors
Writers

Cast

Elton John

as Himself

Leon Russell

as Himself

Bernie Taupin

as Himself

T Bone Burnett

as Himself

Danny Hutton

as Himself - Three Dog Night

Tony King

as Himself

Caleb Quaye

as Himself

Mark Radcliffe

as Narrator