The iconic music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy and filmed in Cannes and Nice, France, is legendary for its behind-the-scenes madness:
On the first day of filming, Mulcahy fell off a pier into the sea with the camera, ruining the day’s footage and requiring a complete reshoot. Elton John - I'm Still Standing
While many fans view the song as Elton’s personal victory lap over his 1970s struggles, the lyrics were actually penned by his longtime collaborator, . The iconic music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy