Aside his work with Elton, Thomas is also known for working with several high profile musicians, such as the Beatles and Paul McCartney. “I’m Still Standing” was produced by seasoned English record producer, Chris Thomas. He received assistance from his usual songwriting associate, Bernie Taupin. The original footage shot for the music video was rendered unusable when Russell Mulcahy fell with into the sea. However, as a testament to technological advances since, it was restored and released by Elton John as a high-definition video in 2019.įYI, during the filming of the music video Elton John ran into and chilled with Duran Duran. The video of “I’m Still Standing” features Bruno Tonioli, a dancer who later served as a judge on a number of hit reality-competition shows, including “Strictly Come Dancing”. The Australian worked on several music videos for John’s 1981 album, The Fox. This was not Mulcahy’s first collaboration with John.

Yet now that they are no more, he feels much lighter and is stronger despite the experience.Ī video to this single was shot in Cannes, France and was directed by a prominent Australian video director, Russell Mulcahy. While recalling the pain he felt from the manipulative relationship they had, the singer mentions that his lover was always leaving him or threatening him to do so. He sees himself as a survivor who has been able to pick back the broken pieces of his life without thinking of his ex. He uses the phrase “ I’m still standing” to depict his rising up from the hurt which made him fall. He then reminds his ex that he won because he has forgotten about their affair, gotten rid of their past memories and has even tasted a less complicated form of love elsewhere.Įlton further shows his ex that he is doing much better now that they are not together. The singer first describes his past lover as a pretentious cold-hearted person who will probably end up revealing their true colors soon. Here, he tells his ex that he has moved on and is better off without them. “I’m Still Standing” speaks about Elton John’s successful recovery from a broken past relationship.

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