I was doing some research for Madame X, my paramour, on the Elton John song, I'm Still Standing. Yes, I know that few will remember it as anything other than pop music pap but trust me, there's a great song hiding in there and if lyricist Bernie Taupin had just worked a bit harder, I'm Still Standing could have been far more memorable.
However, I know that I'd be fighting an unwinnable (neologism ?) battle to make anybody other than die hard Elton fans agree with me, so I'll just accept defeat on the merits of the song.
On the other hand, though, even Elton-haters would have to admit that I'm Still Standing remains a genuinely hummable memoir from the '80s and if only for that, retains a certain cachet.
So, with that in mind, I'll present two cover versions, which I came across and which I think deserve some attention.
The first is from a very gay/transvestite TV show, Debby & Nancy's Happy Hour, presenting Belgian rockers, Zita Swoon, (great name) who play I'm Still Standing straight while Debby & Nancy karaoke themselves to near climax during the second half. It's just plain weird!
The second cover is considerably more interesting. It's from The BBC's Idol-like show, Last Choir Standing and I find it bizarre, gauche, disturbing, glorious and somehow, almost wonderful, all at the same time. I'm not quite sure why but I do.
Enjoy.
Last Choir Standing: I'm Still Standing
"I love that "Clown By Now" bit haa! Just think; if you've been watching this programme from the beginning - you have been on the amazing journey with these folk! It must have been amazing to be a part of that!" youtube member 16therithcrew
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