Why did Elton John post a heartfelt message to a fan? Icon reflects on an unexpected moment of kindness from a music curator

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Elton John took to his official Instagram to celebrate music enthusiast and record owner Alex Rodriguez.

The Can’t You Feel the Love Tonight crooner revealed that Alex found the original acetates from the first recordings of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and returned them to him in good condition.

He shared a picture of himself with Alex holding the record and captioned the post:

“Every so often, there are acts of kindness that remind you there are still a lot of good people in this world... Alex Rodriguez (@recordsafari), the Vinyl Record Curator for Coachella and owner of @recordsafari_la in Los Angeles, recently came across the original acetates from the first recordings of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”

He continued:

“They're still in their Trident Studios sleeves, in beautiful condition - a real piece of history. Instead of selling them or keeping them for himself, Alex reached out and offered to return them to me personally."

Elton John added:

“While they'd be valuable to anyone, to me these recordings are truly priceless, and I am incredibly grateful for his kindness, generosity, and his love of music.”

“Thank you, Alex. This is a gesture l'll never forget.”

More details on Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is Elton John’s seventh studio album. It was released as a double album in October 1973. It was composed by Elton John, written by Bernie Taupin, and produced by Gus Dudgeon.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road features four singles, including Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Bennie and the Jets, and Candle in the Wind.

Check out the complete tracklist below.

1) Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding

2) Candle in the Wind

3) Bennie and the Jets

4) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

5) This Song Has No Title

6) Grey Seal

7) Jamaica Jerk-Off

8) I've Seen That Movie Too

9)Sweet Painted Lady

10) The Ballad of Danny Bailey

11) Dirty Little Girl

12) All the Girls Love Alice

13) Your Sister Can't Twist (but She Can Rock 'n Roll)

14) Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

15) Roy Rogers

16) Social Disease

17) Harmony

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