There aren’t many upsides to being old, but having been alive when this came out is one them.

@frickfracked

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!!!

@michaeltillman7631

2 жыл бұрын

@@frickfracked I liked all the furniture wow thanks so much for swaying my way you guys... Is everything okay I mean I know you're feeling the heat financially what a struggle I understand that it was not my intent to make you feel bad about not scooping me up I know the situation I wish I could help but I I'm struck myself up I'm getting trying to get these people off my back from the court because they're threatening me blackmailing me for a restitution that I never even committed to crime and and I'm very resentful about that and I'm pretending with it I'm not drinking and you know I'm making a decision I'm not associate with no one today I don't want no kind of drugs or alcohol to solve my mental problems that always ends badly Jay

@jvpivarnick

2 жыл бұрын

oh, Right On, brother geezer!

@gazzzza

2 жыл бұрын

granted but when you find some other artist out there on you tube covering the greats we all grew up with and cover the sounds there younger and maintaining the high standard look up last licks , wont disappoint

@debbieedwards711

Жыл бұрын

You crack me up! Its the truth. God bless our generation.

Hard to believe I was listening to this in the '70s on my AM radio while going to bed.. and I'm still listening to it ...one of the best songs ever

@kiwigirl6135

Жыл бұрын

I hear you…

@PC4USE1

Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised an AM station played this,it was always FM radio fair, Now ,some other songs on the album got massive rotation.

@patrickburns8033

Жыл бұрын

I vaugely remember him playing piano at my old school, never knew he would reach these heights.

@jamesjohnston385

Жыл бұрын

@@PC4USE1 I feel the same. That will by my song when I leave this life.

@sjs1555

Жыл бұрын

@@PC4USE1 He remembers it wrong. Songs on AM radio, back then, had to be a certain duration. 3 and a half minutes or so.

To all you self proclaimed KZread artists this is real music!! No auto tune no sampling just real musicians performing live on stage.

@chjackson11

3 ай бұрын

Real music by real musicians!❤

@carlhokanson9160

3 ай бұрын

Try this version, even Elton was stunned by it at his Gerwin Award ceremony, kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYJmlcGzXc7Ffps.html

@Argelius1

2 ай бұрын

Agree! Listen to albums from the 60s, 70s, and (mostly) 80s - before everyone was auto tuned and fixed.

500 years from now, people will listening this stuff and thinking of Elton John the same way we think of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. We're witnessing history.

Elton John's best song by a mile. An absolute classic. One thing that is often overlooked is how good his band are. You can see why they have played together for so long now. They rock.

@jean-francoisleroy3016

7 жыл бұрын

i are with you !

@lroy730

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ! I've played it for my metal head friends , and the freak out when they find out its Elton. This is on ELP level musicianship .

@clintking7377

6 жыл бұрын

You are correct sir

@narinacox4195

6 жыл бұрын

Bernie Taupin....also grossly overlooked.

@clansome

6 жыл бұрын

Sadly Dee Murray (bass) passed away back in 1992.

I have listened to this song hundreds, maybe thousands of times, over the last 45-odd years. It is one of my top 10 favorite songs of my lifetime. And yeah, I would want funeral for a friend played at my funeral. Who wouldn't?

@bonniewascher5313

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou ELTON.

@garybloss6506

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@dannymccarty6680

2 жыл бұрын

When the “Funeral For a Friend” ends, what you do next? Segue into Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky”?

@stevewalt1273

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@polkhigh2317

Жыл бұрын

yeah ive never understood how this is not right there besides stairway in the top 5 greatest of all times

Heard this first time in 1973, and here it is 50 years later! Holy crap, I went from being a young boy (15) to being an old man (according to my 32 yo son and 23 yo daughter (yes, same mother))! I don’t feel old and don’t act old. I really think the music from my (our) youth, 70’s keeps us young. It’s as relevant and popular today as it was back then. This music will still be popular and relevant long after I’m gone. No other generation of music or what they think is music will do this. And the memories! Every song from back then brings unbelievable memories, good, sad and bad and worth every moment reliving them. A few songs from the past, distant memories and it’s like a vacation to yesteryear. One thing is for sure, we are the lucky generation!

@slavagunko6231

29 күн бұрын

ПОДДЕРЖИВАЮ!!!67 ЛЕТ.УКРАИНА .07.07.2024./2 любимых композитора-Элтон Джон,и Пол Маккартни/

@debbieaustreng5535

27 күн бұрын

Thank you for that! He still gives me chills when I hear this

Born in 1950. I grew up in the best era. Long love R&R.

@user-id9kw7fk9r

4 ай бұрын

I. Grew. Up. In. The. 7os. Great. Music. Larry. Williams

@nyla298

4 ай бұрын

59 ' for me

@ttiger9780

2 ай бұрын

Born in 1951. I agree. Great time for music in the 60's and 70's.

This is Elton's Bohemian Rhapsody. Physically thrilling, bad-ass live version! Plus, they've all aged nicely!

@andytay5507

2 жыл бұрын

funny you mention that, I did too, and add that A Day In The Life are perhaps the 3 greatest rock songs ever.

@SDsailor7

2 жыл бұрын

Plastic surgery does wonders.

@kingznut

Жыл бұрын

Queens Bohemian Rhapsody is like Eltons Funeral For a Friend. Fixed that for you.

@lizziewingfield

Жыл бұрын

YES!

To call this a song is inadequate. This is a composition / masterpiece. It will continue to raise the bar for years to come.

@chrisleehey8079

6 ай бұрын

a song about jerking another guy off

@donnaburton9172

2 ай бұрын

Saw it live in 1974 -- one of the great memories of my life

The piano coda just before Elton starts to sing is my phone’s ringtone. This is my favorite Elton John song.

"Roses in the window box has tilted to one side, Everything about this house is born to grow and die" Bernie is such a genius.

I heard this preformed live by Elton John at his second concert at Melbourne Festival Hall the day after John Lennon was killed. The concert began with Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding and ended approx. three hours later with a long medley tribute for many of the departed rockers Buddy, Elvis, Lennon etc. It was incredible, everyone ended up dancing in the stalls, it felt like we were on another planet.

@terrysmith6442

3 жыл бұрын

That must have hard for him.

@heavnnnsent

3 жыл бұрын

Getting chills.

@GodspeedHawaii

3 жыл бұрын

Unreal Dario , truly blessed

@mikehill7587

3 жыл бұрын

Love that ❤️✝️ God bless you and your family 🙏❤️ Michael

@justinmichaeltarot

3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great story. I love Rock and Roll 🎸

Almost 50 years later, this song still kicks butt.

@kellyoradio5029

3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@davidsouthcott1564

3 жыл бұрын

sure does

@spikespa5208

2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the date of this concert? 2000? 2002?

@spikespa5208

2 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Laurence Thank you!

@thegoldengirlofvp573

2 жыл бұрын

@@spikespa5208 1976

Hard for me to believe I've been listening to this and loving it for almost 50 years! It's worth being old now to have been young then! I truly have lived thru the most amazing musical times in history.

@stuanhay

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I feel extremely privileged:-)

@barbarac.2801

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@garyrunnalls7714

2 жыл бұрын

True Dat

@theholyearthgod1363

2 жыл бұрын

Always a second tier act with a lot of help from the girls

@roohamm2456

2 жыл бұрын

I sure wish you hadn't out it like that!! 😉😉☮️

There is no substitute for him. Icon, treasure for our generation.

As a High School kid, I was lucky enough to see Elton perform this during the Yellow Brick Road tour. Back in those days, Elton wore cool sunglasses and outlandish outfits. ZZ Top opened the show.

@markstjohn5913

3 жыл бұрын

I saw the same show 1973 satx

@Philc231

2 жыл бұрын

I saw zztop open for savoy brown in Detroit 1973 . No beards , y’all makin us feel tight at home they said to the crowd .

@brendaquick6598

2 жыл бұрын

Saw the '73 tour here in Vancouver. He opened with this and it blew us away!

@Hydeeann54

Жыл бұрын

Saw the show in Chicago 73

This song is a masterpiece on so many levels. Timeless and powerful. In 200 years, the works of Elton John, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles and John Williams will be as revered and legendary as Mozart, Chopin, and Beethoven are now!

@mikemcf33

3 жыл бұрын

Dylan and Springsteen too

@danperkins5735

3 жыл бұрын

You are 100% ✅ right!!

@jacktheraven

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikemcf33 - springsteen NO! Rush - Yes!

@mikemcf33

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacktheraven I disagree, but, hey, that’s different tastes in music. all good

@AshCosgrove

3 жыл бұрын

Beatles suck ass.

G.B.Y.B.R. is a masterpiece from start to finish. I think it was his best. I believe this year marks the 50th anniversary as well.👍 thanks for all the great music "sir Elton John"

I listened to this entire album a million times when it first came out as a teenager.

@henrybalke8510

Жыл бұрын

You got me !! I didn’t hear it more than 200,000 times. Fabulous album, GBYBR. Very diverse. I absolutely LOVE Grey Seal, and This Song Has No Title is wonderful.

@AndrewMarr-kn2pz

Жыл бұрын

My favorite album of all time by far. So many great songs.

@alangresty2435

Жыл бұрын

I bought this album for £4.99 the day was released

@alangresty2435

Жыл бұрын

I was 13 years old by the way lol

@rgreen1049

7 күн бұрын

Same!!! Slept in my car many many times to play this!!! Was Teenager who thought he was at the peak of life, but looking for the Yellow 💛 Brick 🧱 road 🛣️ ❤🎉😂❤😂🎉❤

I split up with my wife when this song came out. Drove from Eureka California to L.A. listening to this over and over. Now I’m 74 and it still gives me goosebumps.

I grew up listening to Elton John. His music will always live on. He finally retired after 50yrs of Rock n' Roll and it's well deserved. 👌 I still listen in 2024. I'm 66 now just a month ago in April and have never had the chance to see one of his many sold out shows. Love his many glasses. ❤ Now he's still enjoying his family life. He's awesome! And always will be.

The music and words of this song are hypnotizing . The song is more popular as time goes by . It is truly unforgetable .

@danheitkamp506

Жыл бұрын

So true. I never get tired of this song

@mikespring6165

7 ай бұрын

Take another bong hit and think about moving out your parents house.

That entire album, Classic!

Man, what gets me on this performance is how much energy Elton still puts into the piano. As if it were still 1973. Shivers.

A genius just as Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach. Perfect is his craft.

@puplover7991

8 жыл бұрын

Yes! I hope he will be remembered in the musical genius pantheon w/ those guys. He belongs there.

@elainedelvecchio4938

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. This song is a blend of classical and rock. Brilliant.

@randykeith

5 жыл бұрын

Aidenn D. This is the song I brought into my piano teacher when I was 16, and I had to argue when she said it wasn’t classical music.

@leesal.8999

5 жыл бұрын

E is a prodigy he was pteforming for the Queen and in her school for genius in the arts.

@lakemichigan6598

5 жыл бұрын

Elton John is a true example of cream rising to the top.

Saw EJ at Madison Square Garden in about '75,when I was a teen ... unbelievable show! Remember it clearly to this day. When he performed this, it was just EPIC. A masterpiece.

How can there be so many dislikes? My God, this is a classic.

@rocketeerPM2500

Жыл бұрын

Theyd be a few tone-deaf (c)rap tragics. This IS a classic, one that you never forget from that era.

@michaelrawlings6533

Жыл бұрын

I can only see 20k LIKES! 😀👍👍

@sandyaw3057

Жыл бұрын

Must have been a millennial! 😂

@edbradbury6591

Жыл бұрын

Probably because there was an ad during the song.

@k.robert6279

11 ай бұрын

INBRED, SHIT-BRAINED, MONGOLOIDIAN FUCKWITS,...WITH THEIR MUSICAL TASTE WAY UP THEIR ASSES, THAT'S HOW.

There are two things that have always amazed be about Elton John's talent: 1. He wrote the music to fit Bernie Taupin's lyrics and not the other way around like most song writers. 2. His voice and musical style doesn't sound like anyone else. After listening to music for close to 50 years, he is unique. I am surprised that nobody has tried to copy him, even loosely.

@carolbell659

7 жыл бұрын

Brian Drewry, that's because true genius and masterpieces CANNOT be copied.

@deejay5633

6 жыл бұрын

Brian - Check out Joshua Kadison, his voice resembles Elton's a bit but he does not intentionally copy him

@sandybarnes27

6 жыл бұрын

David Angat I love Joshua Kadison, but no one can sound or be Elton John, not even a little.

@chrisames2795

5 жыл бұрын

Songwriting and instrumental virtuosity genius rarely coupled in one human.

@nvl2158

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Ames and that would be billy joel - elton's american rival. he wrote his songs by himself

Elton doesn't often get the due he deserves as a rocker. Love Lies Bleedin' and Funeral for a Friend are a classic combo that stands the test of time. I am transported back to the 70's when I listened to this part of GBYBR, one of the albums I would request if I were stranded on an island. Add this song combo to Saturday's All Right for Fighting, and you can't go wrong--then comes at least 5 more classics and some great throwbacks to EJ's early sound. A truly classic double album.

@richardmbowman

10 жыл бұрын

9 outta those 17 songs qualify as "hits" even if not released as singles. That was & is one of rocks truly "great" albums.

@WalterDWormack214

9 жыл бұрын

@richardmbowman

9 жыл бұрын

I remember this song & album from when they were released (I grew up & came of age in the 1970's). I am not transported back when I hear this song. To me, it is as fresh & vital as it was then & as much so as anything released today. Peace out...from Seattle

@ravinghomo

5 жыл бұрын

I'm making everyone attending my funeral sit through the whole piece before the service starts. It's one of his most amazing pieces.

@sarahzentexas

5 жыл бұрын

Allan Briggs Haha, I’ve always said this, but I don’t know about the “Love Lies Bleeding” part :/ BUT I’ve wanted it played at my funeral since I first heard it in 1975!!!! STILL HERE W00T

This song has withstood the test of time. Still relevant almost 50 years later.

Metallica brought me here

@on_the_saddle

2 ай бұрын

Yip!😊

@natevm7888

2 ай бұрын

Now I'm looking at all these versions from back in the day of this song! I can't imagine having to learn the chord changes along with impeccable timing. Imagine if you were playing in that band!....damm...makes you realize how good they are,,

@shorething34

Ай бұрын

so happy yall are here

@tieukhavu8832

Ай бұрын

Me too. Thanks to them.

@lstfnc667

27 күн бұрын

Same

I am a straight up metal guy, grew up on Slayer, Flotsam and Jetsam, Testament etc But this guy is freakin awesome.

@zerox1012

7 жыл бұрын

I'm a metalhead, but Elton is my favorite!

@ZiddersRooFurry

7 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid in the 80's my cousin was learning to play piano and played a lot of Elton along with Earth, Wind & Fire. He was also a DJ and played a lot of early rap. My mom gave me a bunch of 8 tracks my dad had left behind and that got me into Deep purple, zeppelin and the beatles. I got into cheap trick due to an animated movie called rock & rule plus my great grandmother taught me how to do the Lindy hop and got me into jazz and swing. I had a friend who got me into 60's rock and another who taught me all about classical music. Add to that my love of metal-Randy Rhoads is one of my musical heroes. There ain't much music I don't like.

@jcast112358

7 жыл бұрын

You're not alone there, pause at 10:26, and you might see another metalhead

@Anonymous-vb8nw

6 жыл бұрын

Crazy Train eye for detail Angel. Ozzy looks bored here. He's probably saying Elton's hardest rocking song (maybe tied with "Saturday Night") is simply not even close to Ozzy- syle rocking!

@idhitthat86

6 жыл бұрын

No AndNo I'll be wearing my Slayer T when I see Sir Elton later this year! 🤘

Elton is in another stratosphere. Way up there...wow. I love this song...the guitar by Davey is incredible.

@ChatGPT1111

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Growing up in Los Angeles in the 70’s, Elton’s influence permeated everything in a way that no one else did or could. Half the songs in the school dances were his and the girls always wanted to dance to ‘em!

@ghwoods1

3 жыл бұрын

Is that Nigel Olson on drums also?

@denman0621

2 жыл бұрын

@@ghwoods1 came here to ask this also! Yes, I believe it is! Only missing Dee Murray. RIP, Dee.

In memory of my twin sister... Loving and missing you so much..❤😢❤

I just saw him Thursday night November 2022 at dodger Stadium and he sounded this good. He put on an excellent show. He performed the whole time he didn’t make the audience sing all of his songs. She got up after almost every song and thanked everybody. He told Little stories about his band mates his deceased bandmates, the songs that he and Bernie wrote it was amazing.

@dougs57

Жыл бұрын

I’m totally jealous. Was around for all his albums but have never had the opportunity to see him live. Now I don’t have the money even if he was playing near me. Just have to enjoy him on KZread

@rhondawiseman2877

Жыл бұрын

What Doug said 😁

@onyxtopaz2759

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic 🌟✨

I saw this performed in 1973 during Yellow Brick Road show. He was thinner, had higher shoes and lots of feathers. Wonderful then. Amazing then. Still amazing.

@hectormadonna8125

3 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege to see him live in miami with my 16 yr old son on his fearwel tour in 2019 and when he played this song, the place went wild.

@tomlambert915

2 жыл бұрын

i saw him Aug '76 at old Chicago stadium. the pot was so thick in the air, and i thought i would have hearing damage.

I think this song fits the definition of a "hauntingly beautiful song". Sounds great here in concert. Love that the guitar player gave his pick to somebody

@robertauld2207

4 жыл бұрын

Guitar player was david johnson from Edinburgh

@ddebenedictis

3 жыл бұрын

That was a nice touch, I'm glad the camera caught it.

@tboysrocknroll8848

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertauld2207 his name is Davey Johnstone....

No less than a genius, Elton John wrote some of the best stuff going and it has lasted over the years . Funeral for a friend is truly an example of his best work.

@richardprior3920

Жыл бұрын

Sure. But you may save a tip of the hat to Bernie Taupin, too.

@mayradouriez9716

Жыл бұрын

As high school girl l was happy to listen Elton song I like Some one save my live tonight. Thank to have this person in land

This is definitely my favorite Elton John song.

im an old heavy metal guy, still had room for elton, just fantastic

Elton's masterpiece off of the fabulous double album.I can remember listening to this album back in the 1970s and marveling at it.

I listened to this over and over and over and over... I was 9... my sister bought goodbye yellow brick road. I listened and memorized every nuance of every instrument. Good times !

He actually wrote & played this song for his own funeral. INCREDIBLE pianist & singer!!! 💝💝

This song is fresh and genius every time I hear it. It must be blasted at high volume. Get lost in it. Sir Elton John: magnificent! ♥️🎶

@ddebenedictis

3 жыл бұрын

I don't always listen to this song, but when I do, so do my neighbors.

@thomasmartin7425

2 жыл бұрын

People say Elton is only a pop singer. If your weren't rocked to your rollin soul then quit life now.

This song helped carry me, as a young teenager, through the loss of my Mother.

I swear to God Elton John is writing about my life from the 70s he is awesome there's no one like him

@MyMags8

Жыл бұрын

@Robert Lee Jr Bernie Taupin was the lyricist of the majority of Elton’s songs. Elton was the music composer & together they created the songs

@scottcarlson1215

Жыл бұрын

Yeah what an amazing song I saw Elton perform this piece when he was at St. Paul’s old Civic Center in the late 1970s What a treat ❤

there are some benefits to being 54: I saw Elton, Queen with Freddie, Pink Floyd, Rush and the Police all play live in their heyday.

To call this merely a 'song' is painfully inadequate.

@bscondict

5 жыл бұрын

Yes , it's a 'Piece' :>}

@Max-ro7sz

5 жыл бұрын

More like "Masterpiece".

@marcuskeulertz5852

5 жыл бұрын

It's a little overture compared to Supertramp's Fool Overture it merely fits.

@ddebenedictis

3 жыл бұрын

It is an experience, a legend, a life-long favorite, a unique reality, a testimony, a story. All of these words are also inadequate.

@jvandoren69

3 жыл бұрын

An opus

I was 13 years old when i first heard this....I'm gonna be 60 on the 23rd of May....still listening...rock on. Thank you for this upload.

@guadaloupie1

4 жыл бұрын

Same here 60 in sept got to see this live in 73 we took some white bloder acid and drank smirinoff for 3 hrs before the show elton came out with a cap fiying through the air i thought shit this guy can even fly stood front row on the floor for the entire 3 hrs what a blast

@rgreen1049

7 күн бұрын

You're now 64, as I'm reading this 😅🎉❤

This take me back to some of the greatest times in my life. Never ever will get tired of hearing this.

Ya know 70s music was enjoyed by us 60 somethings. No way it will ever repeated when l now listen to the stuff their making now. I feel blessed to experience that time in my life. Great chapter in my life!!! Unless you grew up then younger kids would never understand

I have had the privilege of seeing Elton live twice....and both times he opened with Funeral/Love lies ..... what a great way to open a concert!!!!

@WatchMeNow53

8 жыл бұрын

99% of the time he opens with this. I've never seen him not (and I've seen him over 40 times).

@lizavetanikolaevna

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen him last summer. This was a mid-concert act, opened with Bennie. Great, great concert. He's wonderful live.

@rebecca5258

4 жыл бұрын

Greatest piece

@rebecca5258

3 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of listening to this masterpiece

@nonnamadonna

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchMeNow53 I've been to numerous Elton John concerts & sadly, he didn't open with this song which I absolutely ADORE!!!

This song out does any song written these day, a pure masterpiece!

@Nuala357

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!

@roohamm2456

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN 🤟

@bobbybrendel3028

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@kevinmoore2630

3 жыл бұрын

Correct 👍👍

@kentbeckstrom9404

3 жыл бұрын

Genuineness in a movment

They don't write music like this anymore. A pure classic!

YEAH!!! This is how we rocked in the 1970's. Salute to Sir Elton John! EPIC

@pammyers5625

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah !! Will definitely be buried in pinball machine

@kingznut

Жыл бұрын

Elton was just a little more animated back then. LOL

My father used to put me on his shoulder and bounce me around when I was little to this song to calm me down. And he would narrate an imaginary story to go along with the instrumental first part. I still remember that despite it being around 33 years now.

Elton never disappoints ...he's an incredible showman.

To those of a certain age this was the epiphany of Elton’s songwriting and composing - an incredible track from an incredible album that had his best guys on board - awesome

Best Elton John song ever. Gives me chills to listen to it!That song is in my top 5 of all artists ❤❤❤

This is the song I have told everyone for years I want at my funeral.

@williamschlosser3465

3 жыл бұрын

William Schlosser - jolly I totally agree with you .....after Elton in my life it was Jimmy Buffett he has another great song to play “ Lovely Cruise “ ....all three songs sum everything up real well

@davidlangtry3433

3 жыл бұрын

Me two

@dennishawkins3290

3 жыл бұрын

I have told my family the same thing🥰

@danielmcalister2713

3 жыл бұрын

Mine as well.

@davidmcpa

3 жыл бұрын

And Stairway to Heaven.

An absolute master of his craft. Sounds just as good live as the original recording even how many years later. Legendary. Wow.

@annwilkinson3503

3 жыл бұрын

Bernie was a genius also

That damn guitarist is so humble sitting back and waiting to shine and then he just kills it.

I cried when he took the stage when I saw him in Las Vegas in 2006. He is absolutely amazing!

@danielmcalister2713

3 жыл бұрын

Grown men weep over few. This man is one. RUSH, Neil Peart, Freddie Mercury.

@coreyculbertson5036

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'll bet. I would have too. How amazing you can say you saw him live. I'm totally jealous.

One of my All time favorite Elton John songs A man so talented

I was always an Elton fan but when Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was released, I became a "super fan", and still am all these years later.

If there is a better piano player out there I haven't heard them. Elton is the MASTER

@debh6304

3 жыл бұрын

What about Bruce Hornsby?

I thank "the Powers" above who enabled me to grow up in this era of music with such amazing musicians, to watch them grow and refine their skills. It's no wonder us boomers feel a deep affection for these icons, because once they move on, they'll never be replaced.

Learned to play Funeral for a friend when I was thirteen and managed to play it pretty well by the age or fourteen... I grateful to have learned to embrace modern music thanks to the compositions of Elton John and my fathers love for his early work in music... What a sensational composer and a fine musician. Thank you so much for opening my eyes to the world of modern music Elton John...

Great tune. Great artist. Great times. What more can I say .

I saw Elton in Toronto Canada live in Maple Leaf Gardens live. His first of a Canadian/USA tour. An evening I will never forget till my last breath. I am 80 now and sooooo happy to find this again. I know I have it on Vinyl and CD. I really need to dig them out and make the neighbors windows rock eh, LOL

Thats gonna be a hell of a funeral.

@peterbeltran5543

5 жыл бұрын

Senpai Films I wish my funeral can be this bittersweet

@carolynwest2649

5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed I played it at my brothers funeral a request he had ask me all my life

@carolynwest2649

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it was

@nabe288

3 жыл бұрын

LOL.........>FUCK YEah!!!!

This is definitely one of the best songs of all time.No one can play or arrange music the way Elton can. I happen to consider myself very lucky knowing that I grew up to Elton John's

A masterpiece by Sir Elton John 🎉 The ultimate showman!

INCREDIBLE. Gives me chills.♥

I mean honestly who else has ever made playing the piano look and sound so freakin cool

@coreyculbertson5036

3 жыл бұрын

Elton for sure but also Billy Joel.

There are some bands and performers from my teen years that I'm discovering just how great they really were beyond their greatest hits on the radio. I always loved EJ's music, from his earliest days, so to listen to it again gives me the pleasure of REDISCOVERY...again and again! I never tire of it! ❤

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting this genius twice, and seen him in concert 5 times - there is no one else like him, he is simply a once in a life time phenomenon. I do not want to think of the day when he is no longer with us. Thanks for the amazing 50 years Sir Elton.

A couple of years ago I had this song blaring in the car and my then 15 year old son said, "Mom, you're the only person in the world who head bangs to Elton John." I said, "I doubt that. I may be the only one who does it while driving though."

@tomschultz8933

2 жыл бұрын

You're not the only one. This song gave me the energy to get to work this dreary morning.

I have Dream Theater to thank for bringing this song to my attention, but Elton John to thank for the original masterpiece!

@jasonalbright7058

5 жыл бұрын

And now I thank you for introducing me to the Dream Theater version of this killer tune.

Just saw him last month. This year they had smoke on the stage and he rode around on his piano across the stage for this song! He is so wonderful and this is such a great song!!

The funeral for a friend portion really is a beautiful melody.

@ryanthepianoman27

2 жыл бұрын

Your scaring me

Nigel Olson is a very underrated drummer! He’s awesome

@jamescapelle9915

9 ай бұрын

Guess what do am I and I have been a drummer for fifty years and pretty capable of many different styles of being a percussionist for as long as I have been playing the drums.

@donaldbarkley7817

9 ай бұрын

I have watched Nigel Olson for years and I am amazed at how easy he makes it look but he is amazing.

@TheBatugan77

7 ай бұрын

​@@jamescapelle9915 ☝️😆👌 English kicking your ass, eh?

Ive always been envious of the people in this world who actually put into practice (and are successful) at what they were put on this earth to do.Elton John (in my opinion) was clearly put here to entertain.Well, he has nailed it! Thank You Elton,my life wouldn't be the same without you in it!! I LOVE YOU.

The absolute best Elton John song ever!!!

elton created this in a moment of inspiration and we still listen to it today, virtouso

Elton John is absolutely a piano genius on this masterpiece. This one along with "Song For A Guy" & "Tiny Dancer" seals off any doubt about this pianist phenomenal work as an accomplished musician‼️

@sharonlong881

2 жыл бұрын

Love tiny dancer!!

Elton john is a musical God to me.... so immaculately talented at writing, singing, piano.... oh I only wish to see him live before I can't again. He hasn't made a song I didn't like. From early childhood... through my life. He started long before I was born. He's more than legend to me. Love Elton. So many musical and personal reasons why.

R I P MOM AND DAD..MISSING YOU BOTH.

@BabyLambCreations

3 жыл бұрын

My condolences for your loss.

I wish I had the words that describe how great this song and these artists really are. Fantastic!

This was my first song of Elton. Is absolutely perfect

It will stay with me for the rest of my life........Yellow Brick Road Tour 1972. Same intro but a dark room the piano played in darkness then a single spotlight hit the piano and there right in front of your eyes was Elton John singing the flowers in the window box and the crowd lost their shit.........one of the greatest nights of my life......

The most iconic opening song for any Rock Concert anywhere at anytime.....never fails to give you the chills at the start with the organ then the smoke and then the piano.....sets the tone for the rest of the show which builds to a tingling that leaves you totally spent when you leave the venue at the end.....

I've seen Elton John dozens of times since 70s - 2000s - I absolutely love this song and he never played it any time I've seen him. I'm delighted with this!

Remember the costumes Elton use to wear when he came on stage in the 70's.

My dad introduced me to this song when I was a young boy. My dad introduced me to classic rock in general and he is where I get my passion and love for music. When I first heard this song on GBYBR as a small child...it moved me to my core! Now, I sit here as a 43 year old man still so moved by this song it chills me to the bone!!! Jesus God in heaven...this is powerful and moves us like nothing else in this life can!!!! Music...good music...is the breath of GOD

@ericrainer5376

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike

Saw him perform this back in the late 70;s - early 80;s in Dallas. He walked on stage with a full length white mink coat, top hat and a huge pair of glasses that spelled out Elton . I thought at the time it was one of the best songs I have ever heard, Still is.

Sir Elton (and not because of any so-called "royal" decree! But because he earned it on his own) Davey and Nigel! (And others) They were all there in Sept. 1984 at the Wilkinson Center, what great memories! Thank you for a lifetime of the greatest music!

John was assassinated 42 years ago today ! He would be proud I'd like to think. Thanks Elton & Bernie.

This is so gooooood. Loved this album and this song is one of rocks's finest moments. Sadly, it's seldom played on radio due to its length….shame …it's truly awesome.

@TheCornishCockney

6 жыл бұрын

like a fine wine,a treat to be enjoyed in solitude.

@pepperhitchcock

6 жыл бұрын

Arguably, the best 11:05 in 70's music......

@keisreeman

3 жыл бұрын

That's OK, I've got the original on vinyl. Too bad MCA's vinyl isn't top rate tho. I only play the LP on special occasions, otherwise I play the CD. Glad to be blessed to be alive and young when Elton peaked. What a lifetime of music!

@sthompson3

3 жыл бұрын

They used to play this and whole albums on "alternative" rock stations back in the 70's. WMMR FM in Philadelphia, for example. God I miss that station.

@ChatGPT1111

3 жыл бұрын

@@sthompson3 We had KLOS in Los Angeles that did the whole deal too, called Classic Albums Live on Sunday Nights in the 70’s/80’s.