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Elton John’s First Song to Enter YouTube Billions Club Might Surprise You
Elton John’s video for “Sacrifice” has passed one billion YouTube views, making it the first of his videos to reach that milestone. The achievement is notable because the song was a modest chart performer, while the video has outpaced his other most-viewed clips by a wide margin.
Released in 1989 from *Sleeping with the Past*, “Sacrifice” peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the album reached No. 23 on the Billboard 200. The Alex Keshishian-directed video stars Chris Isaak and Yasmeen Ghauri as a couple struggling to stay together while raising their daughter, alongside scenes of John performing. John recently played two shows in Mexico City, following a farewell tour that ran for more than five years and 330 shows.
In short
- “Sacrifice” is Elton John’s first video to reach one billion YouTube views.
- The 1989 single peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Its video stars Chris Isaak and Yasmeen Ghauri.
Explained simply
Elton John is a British singer and pianist whose career has spanned several decades. “Sacrifice” appeared on his 1989 album Sleeping with the Past, during a period when he was continuing to release new music after earlier chart successes.
The song’s video tells a story about a couple trying to stay together while bringing up their daughter, alongside scenes of John performing. Its reach on YouTube reflects how music videos can find new audiences long after release, and how online viewing can give a song a longer life beyond its original chart run.
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