Elton John and Bernie Taupin: 2024 Gershwin Prize | "Your Song"

Celebrate the extraordinary talents of Elton John and Bernie Taupin at the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert with their timeless classic, "Your Song". This special video captures the essence of their groundbreaking partnership, showcasing why their music has captivated the world for decades.
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About the Gershwin Prize: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is the nation’s highest award for influence, impact and achievement in the field of popular song. It was established in 2007 to recognize and honor the artists whose creative works, both printed and recorded, are collected, preserved, made accessible, and valued by the nation’s library. It acknowledges the preeminent place of popular song in modern society and its vital role in expressing and deepening the personal and shared values of our time. Gershwin Honorees are selected by the Librarian of Congress in consultation with music specialists within the Library, former Gershwin Prize Honorees, and eminent outside experts in the field, including scholars, publishers, producers, composers and performers.
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  • @Jake_Piotrowski
    @Jake_Piotrowski3 күн бұрын

    Eton and Bernie’s friendship is truly beautiful. Two very different individuals come together out of love to make incredible songs!

  • @retsub3
    @retsub3Ай бұрын

    I love that Bernie is just up there chillin, being present. I like to imagine he wisely understands how much that act means to us. We need him up there soaking up our sincere love and appreciation. I hope they felt it.

  • @beetroot48

    @beetroot48

    Ай бұрын

    So emotional. Bernie wrote such incredible, memorable, meaningful lyrics, and Elton elevated them with his music and vocals to ever higher heights. What a creative tour de force ❤🎉

  • @RaphaelMArias

    @RaphaelMArias

    Ай бұрын

    So emotional. I love them both. I hope I speak for most the world. This music has touched all of our souls. They are both truly iconic.

  • @lauriemartin9255

    @lauriemartin9255

    20 күн бұрын

    And vice versa

  • @claudiacarlson30
    @claudiacarlson30Ай бұрын

    Bernie Taupin's beautiful lyrics have always AMAZED me! It's so good to see his timeless lyric genius being celebrated. Leaning on Elton's piano, so many emotions running across his face... and to his wife and daughter in the audience... incredible! His words more than anything are what has always captured my heart. Bravo to them both!

  • @claudiacarlson30

    @claudiacarlson30

    Ай бұрын

    " How wonderful life is, while you're in the world."

  • @janvanuytvange5394
    @janvanuytvange5394Ай бұрын

    All in tears for one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Immortal, world heritage.

  • @adc2327
    @adc2327Ай бұрын

    How beautiful. Made me a little emotional. I have the album. I was so young. Now the problems of aging, losing family and friends. This song took me back to younger, carefree times. Thanks Bernie and Elton.

  • @timb350
    @timb350Ай бұрын

    77 Years old....and he still sounds amazing!!! His voice is still strong, and full...and he can still power up into the higher registers...clean and clear! Easily one of the best ever...and best singer songwriter duo's ever!

  • @elainemeyer5062

    @elainemeyer5062

    Ай бұрын

    👍 I’m about 70 now, and also grew up with Elton’s music (and Bernie’s lyrics) - quite a 🌟 team they’ve been for OVER 5 decades! I think that Elton’s voice AND additional 🎹 playing he’s incorporated in more recent years (even this one shows the difference) has made him even better than way back! * Saw his ‘Farewell’ concerts 2X’s within several months of each other (‘22 or ‘23), and thought he was fabulous in both, as were his other ‘regular’ bandmates 👏!

  • @jeffreyfeet

    @jeffreyfeet

    Ай бұрын

    He can still sing. Yes in concert after 3 hours his voice gets tired m but he can still put across the song. His voice has changed. He is 77. Sorry we age and so do our voices. As for his physical appearance elton fluctuates in weight. Big deal. Get over it

  • @GLopezMad

    @GLopezMad

    Ай бұрын

    Best duo songwriters along with Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus from from Abba!

  • @joemuratore4818
    @joemuratore4818Ай бұрын

    Magical watching Bernie listen to Elton. What a gift to share with the audience - at 77 able to rejoice in the gift and the magic. Well done

  • @karinadeoliveira2926
    @karinadeoliveira29267 күн бұрын

    I simply love them! I'm thankful for their lifes! Elton and Bernie have saved my life with the most beautiful songs in this world! God bless them! ❤

  • @stephencox9824
    @stephencox98243 күн бұрын

    Thanks Elton and Bernie sure has been a wonderful life to live with your music to keep us company. Thanks for the Stories to sing to our kids!

  • @Tassie85
    @Tassie85Ай бұрын

    God, he sounds so so good. A shamelessly romantic love song and eternal.

  • @mathewhulbert1
    @mathewhulbert1Ай бұрын

    WOW, that was special. Two exceptionally talented men and a truly gorgeous song.

  • @LouisCoupe
    @LouisCoupeАй бұрын

    one of Elton's finest renditions of this song in years. so lovely to see Bernie on stage to soak this in. legends.

  • @OchoCinco185
    @OchoCinco185Ай бұрын

    Funny, I grew up a big metal head, Sabbath, Priest, Slayer, Metallica, and later onto Korn and who I consider the greatest band pound for pound currently, TOOL. But what got me started as a young boy was Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. I would play this album over and over still to this day one of my all time favorites. When I watched Elton finish with this song, this big tough guy, was in his living room with tears pouring from his eyes. Just a beautiful ending, two great individuals who have given us some of the greatest music that will last forever.

  • @JimmyJam184

    @JimmyJam184

    28 күн бұрын

    You can be a slayer, venom, darkthrone, bathory or whatever metal fan you are. Elton john will always be brilliant along with Bernie Taupin. Then comes the rest of the music world

  • @johndowney8774
    @johndowney8774Ай бұрын

    I got to meet Bernie and his wife at a Houston srt gallery about ten years ago. They were funny, friendly and down to Earth. I had always idolized him and it was a thrill. What a legend.

  • @oliviaparton8613
    @oliviaparton8613Ай бұрын

    Oh my gosh, I love "Your Song.". What a beautiful sight, Elton and Bernie, the most awesome team ......past, present, and future❤😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️

  • @RJS1974
    @RJS1974Ай бұрын

    Very touching. Together they have written so many enduring classic songs.

  • @ktracy9241
    @ktracy9241Ай бұрын

    Side note-I highly recommend reading Bernie’s memoir, Scattershot. Truly serendipitous how the stars aligned to bring he and Reg together.

  • @ScottlandShaffner0423

    @ScottlandShaffner0423

    Ай бұрын

    Just started in on it...! A Lyricist and a WRITER

  • @jdenino6022

    @jdenino6022

    Ай бұрын

    He also gave many interviews to promote the book, you can easily find on yt. I recommend his interviews he gave a few months ago. He is very nice in his interviews. 😊

  • @theloniouscoltrane3778

    @theloniouscoltrane3778

    Ай бұрын

    Growing up..always wanted to be Bernie and Reg in one person

  • @NM-js8ky
    @NM-js8ky5 күн бұрын

    Bernie, fans know how essential that you were - the best was with you. Period. Full stop.❤️

  • @nicholasdickens8143
    @nicholasdickens8143Ай бұрын

    1.11 Bernie points at his wife and daughter…..that’s love and gratitude for you

  • @iggyp4390
    @iggyp4390Ай бұрын

    Wow. Elton sounds fantastic and I like that he kept this performance so soft. I wonder if Bernie truly wrote “Your Song” for Elton-not necessarily as a romantic piece, but as a promise to his best friend who he knew wanted so desperately to reach great and seemingly impossible heights. Their dreams depended on each other’s talents, and it’s fascinating to think that this song-Bernie’s “gift”-was the key that unlocked the door to all the things he was daydreaming about when he sat on the roof and kicked up the moss. Congrats Elton and Bernie! :)

  • @claudiacarlson30

    @claudiacarlson30

    Ай бұрын

    Until reading your comment, I wouldn't have considered Bernie writing this not in a romantic way... but like you said, for Elton. 🙂I fully believe you are right. It makes perfect sense. You could see Bernies true affection for Elton all over his face, and the lyrics of course. Beautiful!

  • @Yoyo-ug7wt
    @Yoyo-ug7wtАй бұрын

    The greatest pop songwriting duo that ever existed. I bought all of their records when I was growing up. I remember playing Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy over and over and over and could never get enough of it.

  • @andreagerardi5320
    @andreagerardi5320Ай бұрын

    I saw Elton John in 1972. My very first concert. He did hand stands on the piano. Madman Across the Water had just been released. I will never forget it. ❤

  • @gailbrevittlenton6667
    @gailbrevittlenton6667Ай бұрын

    Totally moving, the genuine and long term love and respect between these two geniuses, alive and magical, in its maturity. What an atmosphere for those present!

  • @jstroncheck
    @jstroncheckАй бұрын

    Bernie's reaction during the last song is beautiful

  • @kenbrown5449
    @kenbrown5449Ай бұрын

    Just freaking beautiful. EJ still has IT. And BT wrote a masterpiece.

  • @stye2337
    @stye233728 күн бұрын

    What a touching tribute from Elton to Bernie. You can see it means so much to both of them. Priceless for me to see them together in those moment!

  • @Flywithdean
    @FlywithdeanАй бұрын

    Thank you Elton & Bernie ❤

  • @j_e_hill
    @j_e_hillАй бұрын

    I have seen EJ play this song live on tv and in person a hundred different times. And he plays it differently every time. The genius it takes to do that, while also making it sound as brilliant each time, is amazing. 🎹

  • @luciadiaz438
    @luciadiaz438Ай бұрын

    My most favorite song of all times (and every time I listen, my eyes just water) and watching you two, best moment ever!! Thank you Elton thank you Bernie 💕 Love you both

  • @brianblonski4200
    @brianblonski4200Ай бұрын

    One of the best songs ever written , haunting melody. Marvellous!! 💕💕🎶❤️❤️

  • @airstrive6246
    @airstrive624612 күн бұрын

    Even though I'm sitting here by myself, I instinctively applauded after this performance. Soundtrack of my life.

  • @naomiarram5187
    @naomiarram5187Ай бұрын

    Two Rooms. Hands down the best tribute album to these two geniuses.

  • @cedricbends2434
    @cedricbends2434Ай бұрын

    Elton John's voice is still there

  • @fraracci
    @fraracci22 күн бұрын

    Oh gosh. I remember seeing Elton and Bernie coming into the bookstore where I worked in Buckhead Atlanta. The Oxford Bookstore. They had one of the first coffee shops in an independent bookstore called the Cup and Chaucer. Seriously this was so freaking cool.

  • @mindyhuntbeach8026
    @mindyhuntbeach8026Ай бұрын

    He sounds as amazing as ever! He is a huge part of the sountrack of my life!

  • @MBroome1028
    @MBroome1028Ай бұрын

    I’m bawling!!!! I love them and this song so much!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @connideee
    @connideeeАй бұрын

    I think the whole live, and story together with Elton just passed Taipans Eyes, very intense and emotional

  • @niradabush996
    @niradabush996Ай бұрын

    The song is not simple... it is wonderful... and life is much more wonderful with songs like yours Elton.

  • @mathtrixmusiclix4248
    @mathtrixmusiclix4248Ай бұрын

    History here folks. Thank you!🇨🇦

  • @nachoanaya2245
    @nachoanaya22454 күн бұрын

    Una de las mejores canciones de todos los tiempos. One of best song ever.

  • @elainemeyer5062
    @elainemeyer5062Ай бұрын

    🤔 I thought THIS ‘Your Song’ performance could easily have been meant as a ‘dedication’ to Bernie, as his 50+ decades lyrics partner. Seeing him in person alongside Elton with tears of sadness in his eyes, looking down - face in his hands, remembering all those years, and/or realizing this could be the end of their journey. I’m 70ish and truly sorry 😥 Elton’s retiring from more public concert performances - and when (imo) he hasn’t lost his 🌟 talent by any means!

  • @jscottrockford

    @jscottrockford

    16 күн бұрын

    I totally agree………but he has kids now and he wants to see them grow up, so I definitely understand

  • @kimmoen1373
    @kimmoen1373Ай бұрын

    Absolute magic together...I've been blessed to have enjoyed their music since its beginning, thank you!

  • @StephanieMT
    @StephanieMT11 күн бұрын

    this song always makes me cry, my favorite

  • @arrowheadftball
    @arrowheadftballАй бұрын

    A beautiful timeless piece of music. Long long after we've all passed this earthly domain. This song will still be loved, and admired for all that it stood for. ❤

  • @jennykehoe2849
    @jennykehoe2849Ай бұрын

    They sure have made many beautiful potions! ❤🚀

  • @maredox
    @maredoxАй бұрын

    It may be quite simple...but always puts tears in my eyes ❤ Thank you Sir Elton, thank you Bernie

  • @xelamercedes
    @xelamercedes8 күн бұрын

    Another masterful musical composition that defined a particular time in my life. It is nearly 50 years later and the memories are springing forth with an intensity that's bringing tears to my eyes. Eternally grateful for the decades of generosity from these two artists.

  • @luisriofrio6000
    @luisriofrio6000Ай бұрын

    Bravo, E.J. You still maintain that tone of voice. you are a legend

  • @rhein-neckartram8046
    @rhein-neckartram8046Ай бұрын

    OMG, I thought Elton John would never perform live anymore, after finishing his immense last tour, but he didn´t - he´s the one ! Love him so much !

  • @MissJools11

    @MissJools11

    28 күн бұрын

    It's Sir Elton John!!

  • @Warryn-qj5pi
    @Warryn-qj5piАй бұрын

    Sounding really good. First LP i bought was Tumbleweed Conection. Went on to get them all. I'm 70 this year still playing them. Shook Elton's hand at a concert in Brisbane 1983 i think. Congratulations Elton and Bernie.

  • @austin1175able
    @austin1175able13 күн бұрын

    Chills note for note perfect he did a great job legend

  • @user-em8fu9lk5t
    @user-em8fu9lk5tАй бұрын

    Always has been one of my favorite Elton and Bernie songs, and I love how they have been friends for so long

  • @ronfreeman5857
    @ronfreeman5857Ай бұрын

    Two amazing Humans..Both brilliant..and their contribution to music and our lives..can never be measured...😎✌❤ Thank you!!

  • @OneEyedDronie
    @OneEyedDronieАй бұрын

    Maybe when Elton is no longer with US, we might grasp just how mind blowingly brilliant he and Bernie were together ... still don't think we are quite there yet.. 2.55 at aged 77... MIND BLOWING!

  • @MissJools11

    @MissJools11

    28 күн бұрын

    It's Sir Elton John!!

  • @missconnie1768
    @missconnie1768Ай бұрын

    Elton, you helped make me the music teacher I am today.

  • @oc5939
    @oc5939Ай бұрын

    Elton sounding wonderful. A true legend. 🥲

  • @sonofelohim9857
    @sonofelohim9857Ай бұрын

    You know what was the best thing growing up a Elton John fan, practically every year at eirher Christmas time or my birthday, and depending on when he would release new records in America at Easter time i would get elron John records , man what a time to be growing up.............. Elton and Bernie's music is the catalog of my life........

  • @lukewoodworth2101
    @lukewoodworth2101Ай бұрын

    His voice is still pretty good

  • @baybae92

    @baybae92

    Ай бұрын

    Yep! He can’t do the falsetto stuff anymore, but he KILLED when I saw him live a couple years back. Shocked the heck out of me haha.

  • @jaggass

    @jaggass

    Ай бұрын

    And Elton has just finished his new album.

  • @satyabratamishra4670

    @satyabratamishra4670

    Ай бұрын

    @@baybae92 he cant sustain falsetto notes whatever he had left after the surgery deteriorated with vigorous touring. but still he did use quite a bit of falsetto in 2022/2023 in his tour. sometimes hitting high c5 falsetto notes in levon and frequent bb4s. so yeah he still cand use a bit of falsetto

  • @heike0322
    @heike0322Ай бұрын

    Thanks for your wonderful music Sir Elton!

  • @korribier-lo3nm
    @korribier-lo3nmАй бұрын

    I love this song and love them both so much. Elton is a legend

  • @gn6400
    @gn6400Ай бұрын

    Quelle magnifique version. J écoute cette version comme si c'était la première fois que j'écoutais Your Song. Encore merci pour cette émotion incroyable

  • @paulreeder7029
    @paulreeder702922 күн бұрын

    Just thiink how the meaning of the words to this song have changed over the years to these two amazing artists! It is such a joy to see the true feelings of a great love through friendship show here in this performance!

  • @Lance514
    @Lance514Ай бұрын

    First time hearing Elton playing this tune with out a sustain pedal or module fx being used

  • @vitobellato4487
    @vitobellato448716 күн бұрын

    Una coppia fantastica, tante belle canzoni che rimarranno x sempre in eterno , dei veri fuoriclasse complimenti ❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!

  • @denisebarber8973
    @denisebarber8973Ай бұрын

    They are genius, from 69-75, THE BEST MUSIC EVER, …. Captain Fantastic and the Browndirt Cowboy 🤠 🎶🎶🎶❤️‍🩹 I had them all!! I was 14-19

  • @petermatthews6819
    @petermatthews6819Ай бұрын

    Sir Elton is sounding great 👍 👌

  • @janetdowda7296
    @janetdowda729617 күн бұрын

    Beautiful!❤

  • @neusac.4222
    @neusac.4222Ай бұрын

    lovely and beautiful song! ❤

  • @jennykehoe2849
    @jennykehoe2849Ай бұрын

    Gods, his voice is so beautiful! ❤🚀

  • @SimonAZ
    @SimonAZАй бұрын

    What a performance and what a setting. No words for it.

  • @gianlucaluchina9018
    @gianlucaluchina901823 күн бұрын

    Elton + Bernie Legend ❤

  • @Jim-pt8kk
    @Jim-pt8kkАй бұрын

    His voice has actually come back pretty well

  • @ShyDog827
    @ShyDog827Ай бұрын

    ….And his name was Bennie! He had us all at that moment🥂

  • @bboyscam9727
    @bboyscam9727Ай бұрын

    Greatest song ever written IMHO.

  • @lindalee5866
    @lindalee5866Ай бұрын

    He's still got it!

  • @athollhay3207
    @athollhay3207Ай бұрын

    Why am I weeping?

  • @assafnaor5752
    @assafnaor5752Ай бұрын

    Bernie wrote amazing lyrics for each and every song

  • @DorothyfromKansas
    @DorothyfromKansasАй бұрын

    My daughter’s favorite song. ❤

  • @angelsview1st
    @angelsview1st28 күн бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching - thanks for sharing . 🤗

  • @TheHornoxx
    @TheHornoxx18 күн бұрын

    ...grooooßartig! ❤

  • @marilotta

    @marilotta

    18 күн бұрын

    Ganz genau! ❤‍🔥

  • @user-ci7du9nf9r
    @user-ci7du9nf9r29 күн бұрын

    Парни, вы лучшие!!!!!

  • @Dinga631
    @Dinga631Ай бұрын

    What an incredible era we are coming to the end of, the Bernie, Elton duo has bought us some incredible music.

  • @antoniovazquez6478
    @antoniovazquez6478Ай бұрын

    Those 2 are 2 essential pillars in my life

  • @usergodcandy777

    @usergodcandy777

    Ай бұрын

    Really?

  • @kathyrubino8956
    @kathyrubino8956Ай бұрын

    Awesome

  • @trevorray6212
    @trevorray6212Ай бұрын

    what a first song to collaborate on together!!

  • @DarkHorse-bp3xf
    @DarkHorse-bp3xfАй бұрын

    Superb!!!

  • @arthussey1297
    @arthussey1297Ай бұрын

    Thank you gents for all the amazing tunes....god bless! You have fans in the Catskill Mountains of NY

  • @vincelucas5722
    @vincelucas572228 күн бұрын

    No comment necessary, but I'll just say beautiful!

  • @blashomin
    @blashominАй бұрын

    This is heaven, incredible

  • @user-vb9vb1hd4v
    @user-vb9vb1hd4vАй бұрын

    Lovely song ❤

  • @user-ln9eh2qu2u
    @user-ln9eh2qu2uАй бұрын

    GREAT!!!❤😂❤

  • @gusfernanddes
    @gusfernanddesАй бұрын

    I'M CRYING

  • @annwilliams8483
    @annwilliams8483Ай бұрын

    Even better now…thank you!

  • @andre7733
    @andre7733Ай бұрын

    Never gets old 🎹🎶❤

  • @markparrotte9844
    @markparrotte9844Ай бұрын

    Love them both so much. Soundtrack of my life.

  • @todd737
    @todd737Ай бұрын

    Epic

  • @rayp.5457
    @rayp.5457Ай бұрын

    Apart from Elton only David Crosby was able to elevate his own signing in his 70s. Amazing voice and Bernie's poetry will be forever among the best ever written.

  • @bobsweeney7644
    @bobsweeney7644Ай бұрын

    Absolutely amazing still got it EJ.

  • @albertochalico7906
    @albertochalico7906Ай бұрын

    Parece que fue ayer......¡grandes recuerdos!

  • @inavegna1693
    @inavegna1693Ай бұрын

    Superbo interprete❤

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