Am 65 years old.....and still listing to this song. Beautiful ❤️

@Nickstraw

3 күн бұрын

me too in 64 i met elton when this came out i was a chef and i cooked for him he signed me the 7" single of this your right beautiful song

I delivered newspapers in my early teens and struck up a friendship with another delivery boy. Our paths used to cross in the mornings when we collected our delivery loads. The other lad also had a motorbike which he cherished. Our friendship was brief as one day when I went to collect my delivery the owner of the newsagent informed that this lad had died the night before in a motor bike crash. Though I was upset it didn't register too deeply at the time but over the years I think of him from time to time and wonder how his life would have panned out if he was still alive and how unfair it was that his life was cut so short. This was 50 odd years ago and I still think of him from time to time.

My mum was diagnosed with early onset dementia this year, age 56 . Doesn’t know me anymore, doesn’t recognise me . I used to listen to this song in my early twenties when I was stressed or worried, or scared - gave me comfort . Six weeks ago I found a cassette tape of my mum’s titled ‘relaxation’ - same song, same age - she would have been early 20s too. Listen to it now when I miss my mum, makes me feel she’s still with me in some sense .

@buitenmaatje1008

Ай бұрын

Keep playing it for her.

58 years old and this masterpiece still moves me and the reason behind why Elton wrote this makes me sadder even more. This song touches my soul❤

@mariapogioli2994

Ай бұрын

Same for me❤😢

This is by far my favorite Elton John track. At almost 65 yrs old, it still gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes.....

@paulclapperton9866

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@luizastehling09

Жыл бұрын

1¹¹

@davidmcmanus9022

Жыл бұрын

I just listened to this for the first time in many years and the hair on my arms stood up. Exquisite song.

@lindahuff8976

Жыл бұрын

Too many great songs to make a choice for me. I saw him at 16 (first concert) and many more times. The Yellow Brick Road tour was special.

@tonymartinis2956

Жыл бұрын

im 53, his best for me to, truely clasic, cheers Mike Morgan

This is not music; it's art

@eliamefontana9560

19 сағат бұрын

Simmmm😊

When may grandmother died with 56, i had 8 years old. After the funeral, i entered in the room of my uncle to take a book off his shelf. When i opened the door, i saw him sit in his armachair with eyes closed listenning a piano song. After many years, i started to like Elton John's music. One day, i was running around a big lake in the city where my grandmother once lived and in some new coffee shop this song was playing. I entered, bought a bottle of water and asked the attendant which song was that. Song For a Guy, he said.

This man is still performing after 60 years.One of the greatest artist ever. This is one of his best numbers😢❤

Where the ebony and ivory do the talking. A masterpiece!

1978 I was 9 years old, I was sound asleep and in the distance this song woke me up and I felt like floating in the clouds, I still have that feeling every time I hear it

@simonreeves3229

2 жыл бұрын

what a lovely description 👌👌

@johnscialfa7391

2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@1azianxter

2 жыл бұрын

Elle me fait le même effet actuellement avec cette guerre et ce climat délétère que le monde subis , écouter 👂 cette mélodie est une sensation de détente …pour oublier le monde 🌍 fou cette musique 🎵 est un bon remède . Merci 🙏🏼 bravo 🎈 pour votre commentaire merci

@CamillaMille1508

Жыл бұрын

How beautiful. I am your age and also love this masterpiece

@donnapurton5262

Жыл бұрын

What a lovely memory x

This was played at my Dad's funeral in 1997, he loved it so much.

@alexandrakopetz3644

Жыл бұрын

Elton John is an Icon. This Song is so wonderfuĺl, fantastisch and real Lifestyle ❤❤ Bravour. Greetings from germany❤

@martinswift536

4 ай бұрын

We played it at my dads funeral too, he tried to find the 7inch record of the song about two weeks before he died, he found it at a local record shop, then he was killed by a drunk driver, it breaks my heart every time I hear it but I cannot hear it enough, strange as it may seem.

@perlaolvera6749

4 ай бұрын

Cómo supo usted que le encanto?

@1971rjay

4 ай бұрын

they will play it at my funeral as well. But they dont know it yet haha

@LibraJohnny

Ай бұрын

A way to remind of us that "life isn't everything..."

Ho quasi 47 anni e questa canzone la ascolto sempre molto volentieri perché, per me, è immortale. È un qualcosa di ECCEZIONALE. Un abbraccio a tutti voi da Taranto 🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙

For those who didn’t have time to read the description and wondering who Guy was, he was a motorbike messenger who Elton knew. When Guy was killed in a motorbike accident Elton dedicated this song to him.

@Jordan6002

3 жыл бұрын

Actually "Guy" was a messenger boy from his office "rocket records", he dies in a motorbike accident in the exactly same time elton compose this beautiful melody.

@geo.t.t1055

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jordan6002 In 1983 I met Peter Powell who was a DJ on the TV show Top of the Pops. He told me about the story behind the song and ironically shortly after that I read in the newspapers that a delivery person in his office had also passed away so to me song has double meaning.

@mrblonde609

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jordan6002 Actually Guy was a motorcycle and exploded after a messenger hit him while holding an Elton John record in his hand.

@candy3860

3 жыл бұрын

Elton dedicated the song to Guy because Guy died in the same night, in which Elton wrote this song.

@johnzebedee7586

2 жыл бұрын

It's obvious listening to the song that Elton loved this guy. Surely?

I lost my mother a couple of months ago, and this is exactly what I need to hear right now

@ref69

7 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss...

@ernestopizzica2729

2 ай бұрын

Come ti capisco amico mio... Stessa cosa...🙏❤️🌹

What a song!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Hello Friends, 23-2-2024, Who else is listening to Elton John? -A Hug from Portugal for All... 🙏🙏💝💝🇵🇹

@lucaskoellen5525

4 ай бұрын

A hug from Australia

@josenascim8390

3 ай бұрын

Um abraço do Brasil.

@manuelfernandosilva7779

3 ай бұрын

@@josenascim8390 Olá Amigo Jose, um Excelente Domingo e um grande Abraço...🙏🙏👍👍💝💝

@Barflax

3 ай бұрын

A guy from Sweden

@manuelfernandosilva7779

3 ай бұрын

@@josenascim8390 Olá Amigo Jose Nascimento, uma Ótima semana e um grande Abraço para Ti. 🙏🙏👍👍💝💝

So underplayed, this is a master piece

My Mom absolutely loved this beautiful piece of music, she would always ask me to play it for her on the piano. I played it at her funeral service, as I knew the joy it always brought her and to express my appreciation for the loved she shared with me for music. 💕

@daheath7242

2 жыл бұрын

That must have been very emotional for all who attended, that's a lovely send off for your mum 👍

@queenalberti6032

2 жыл бұрын

dd

@charlesbuchan9902

2 жыл бұрын

This is an absolutely beautiful song it was nice that this was played at your mother's service.godbless

@deltapachidraulicaaltapres7058

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@bradthurkle7217

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🙌🏻

Mijn vader is op deze muziek vredig heen gegaan… trots om hem te helpen, op een v zijn favoriete nummers…maar de liefde voor hem is voor eeuwig

"Song For Guy" shows an introspective, thoughtful Elton, obviously reflecting on his own mortality.

I had a tape with both sides recorded with this number solely. In 1979 or 1980 i was sailing with my yachtclub across waters between Sealand and Lolland, Denmark and the tape was rolling. The music fell in sync with the waves, so it was a pure bliss.

Just........ Beautiful.......,...... No words to express.....

Great piece of masterwork........

As a heavy metal fan, I've never bothered to listen to this type of music, but I must admit, Elton John was a genius in his own right. This track is quite moving and a great tribute to the lad who died. Some of his early stuff was really good and I respect the comments of those who have lost loved ones. It's great that a song can do so much to uplift the soul and bring back those memories. Thanks Elton Bill

This song was too beautiful and a beautiful tribute he paid to the deceased boy.

This song really hits after losing a friend :(

@vanessapaskins3694

2 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

First Elton John Album I bought "Single Man:, in 1997 I met him at his club living in Atlanta GA and played this, how humble to allow ME to play his song...

I recently lost a good friend this was played at his funeral - so relevant to him 😊

I'm so thankful I have lived during Elton's lifetime. His music has thrilled me for decades, and seeing him in concert was a joy-filled experience.

Synrhesiser break in this track is beautiful. Hits the sweet spot in your emotions. Gorgeous track.

One of my favourite songs af all and, in my opinion, Elton's best one! Many thanks to my dad who made me discover it almost 40 years ago.

@angelaandersons7918

5 ай бұрын

This is beautiful but listen to ' someone saved my life tonight ' ❤

A long time ago, I was 4 or 5 at the skating ring in France, my big sister was iceskating on this song in competition. A memory of sheer beauty

One of the best Elton John songs. I'm really happy that they uploaded videoclip for it.

For an instrumental track, it packs a hefty emotional punch. I was floored by it when it first came out in 1978, and 45 years later it still brings a lump to my throat every time I hear it. ❤

@tatodulanci

7 ай бұрын

True, very emotional.

I heard it on the radio driving down mathews ave airport west Melbourne Aust l had to buy the album and enjoyed it for years Thank Elton❤❤❤❤

Quality & Timeless 🎉

I love this just as much now as I did when it came out...still get goose pimples....reminds me of my parents and family at Xmas in 79...

Last year, back in April, me and the family made the sad decision to say goodbye to our springer spaniel called Oscar. Later that evening I listened to this song; I can’t ever listen to this song again without thinking of him.

Altough Elton was really going through bad times during late 70s - mid 80s he still made really good songs. "Life isn't everything"

@kennygr8ify

4 жыл бұрын

He got better in the eighties!

@BarbDonnelly

3 жыл бұрын

So did other greats, like Sergei Rachmaninoff!

@beataterracciano607

3 жыл бұрын

@@BarbDonnelly c

@deborahwarfel1516

3 жыл бұрын

Always loved it yrs ago, but forgot about it, so beautiful

@stanleyjackson5963

3 жыл бұрын

Got to admire and give the man praise for his gift of song. One of the best without a shadow of doubt.

Sublime

when just 3 words are enough to say it all... "Life Isn't everything"

One of the purest expressions of human's heart. I will always think about my father who's passed away. Probably one of the most beautiful proof of human race. Only a genius could write this song. It's immortal, and will ever touch my soul, a spiritual enchantment.

@anaserrot6620

3 жыл бұрын

Gregorian chant?

@gapper3

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's hard to express but there is a purity and purpose to this piece that speaks straight to the soul.

@olivemurphy4210

Жыл бұрын

May be it is spiritually enchanting. In late 70s this tune was released. I've always felt it a melancholy tune with Elton singing 'life isn't everything', which I thought was about someone who had died - didn't know about the story until now. Strange of the few pop records my mum bought, somehow she bought this and I'd play it repeatedly. So it's very special to me. Thanks. ♥️

@blacksheep020

Жыл бұрын

💔🖤💔

This song brings back some memories. Such a beautiful tune! ❤

A masterpiece.

A wonderful song for life.....awesome

Omg !! My favorite song by Elton John. Just Awesome !! Brazil here. 🇧🇷❤

@markc4305

11 ай бұрын

Hello Brazil. By far one of my favourite tracks by Elton

@anthonysutherland4108

10 ай бұрын

👍🇦🇺

Watching The Crown..had to listen to this beautiful song...lyrics are..."Life...isn't everything" Elton was a good friend of Princess Di.

@alexchis1610

3 жыл бұрын

Same. It’s a good song isn’t it

@buhusrazvan

3 жыл бұрын

I'm here because of The Crown ... This song is magnificent .... I like it so, so much !!!

@SuperTrixieB

3 жыл бұрын

Came here after watching the dance scene in The Crown, too! lol

@jillianhegarty5746

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Makes me cry.

@sambriggs2159

3 жыл бұрын

Had no idea it was by Elton John. This season of The Crown is profoundly sad. Poor Diana

I’m reading his autobiography and was just reading the part where he talks about this song. This is my first time hearing it. Elton is so talented. I hope I’m able to finally see him next year!

@ryanfechner5257

2 ай бұрын

I'm doing the same thing!

This song brings me peace of mind. It is one of my favorites and like some other users I am almost 60 but it still touches me in a special way.

This guy has a very sad life ...wird parents....I love him❤😢

Beautiful as always Sir Elton 😍😍😍

I was nine years old, in the 70s, we were returning from the airport where we had said goodbye to a dear uncle and on the radio this song played that marked me forever. My uncle died a few days later. That sound, for me, has a meaning of farewell, of loss of a dear person.

@AryanAdhikary-fv9ph

Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss

This is for me his best song, i love it, says so much yet it say nothing in words, takes me back Class song Class person

1978... great, i was 20 years old, I was listening to this melody on repeat. Thanks Elton..

The version he does at this in his 1992 Barcelona concert is nothing short of otherworldly.

The Solina strings starting in short bursts at 0:48 are ethereal.

Such a Great and TIMELESS MUSIC from the Genius, Mr Elton John

Elton’s combination and use of rhythm, accenting and dynamics in his music are second to none.

I absolutely love this song.👌

Sencillamente espectacular Señor Elton John. La manifeste en otras ocasiones. Este es una musica creada por un verdadero musico. Un musico formado como debe ser formado un Musici ESTUDIANDO en un Conservatorio Musical. Hoy los que dicen que son musicos no estudian solo copian y pegan del digitalismo. Algo nocivo para la musica. Señor Elton lo felicito. Lo escucho desde mi adolescencia en Hurlingham Buenos Aires, por los años 70 . Saludos

Elton John, even at the hardest times, he overcomes ! Born to win. Sir Elton John, the soundtrack of my entire life since 1972. Blessings to him!

Love, love, love! 👌😘👏💖👍✨

Ken Bruce played this as my ‘Wordless Wonder’ request on Greatest Hits Radio yesterday - fantastic!

I have recently got into buying vinyls as I was gifted with a turntable for my birthday, and a few weeks ago, while on the hunt for something new to buy, I came across Elton's album A Single Man, and immediately bought it. Listened to it during the evening and this song stood out to me the most, and has become probably one of my favourite Elton songs of all time, this album is really a gem and I am really glad I found it.

☺️❤️ “life isn’t everything”

Since I was young, I really love the song melody contrast between the calm, down to earth sequence and the then ethereal, heavenly and magic part. It just really drive our state of mind into putting our entire life memories into perspective.

Fantastic and touching song by far in my humble opinion Eltons best song😢

I’m not Elton john fan, it’s not that I don’t realise how talented he is , it’s not my type of music but this is a masterpiece of music , guaranteed to make me cry somehow. When I learned who guy was , it made sense to me why I cry. I can guess that this music , this track could mean an awful lot to a lot of people. ❤️.

@twistedgamer9167

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people don't realize what a genius he is along with his depth of catalogue because he usually plays the "hits" or well known songs that everyone knows which is a travesty really as a lot of his lessor known songs are even better

@Mischtchratzer

Жыл бұрын

yes, it does

@williamashton9235

10 ай бұрын

This was a big hit -- in the UK, at least!

This is beautiful 😍

Ho sempre ascoltato questo brano più e più volte ininterrottamente ... semplicemente fantastico

I’ve been looking for this song for more than 25 years.Iam so happy i found it❤ Didn’t know the name.Great song!!!!

yes sir elton ''life isn't everything '' 4:43 wonderfull 5:05 he remenbers Guy burchett 1961 1978

@pianoman6512

4 жыл бұрын

🧡💛💚long life sir elton john this man it gives me chills since 1980

I get shivers any time i play this 🥰

This was a song I used to waltz to with my man 45 years ago.And still to this day when I hear it play I stop and think of Danny.💖💖💖💖

@carltheblue.2531

2 жыл бұрын

That’s beautiful..💙

@anthonysutherland4108

Жыл бұрын

Dear friend Danny died recently. Loved him dearly His widow and I reminisced about him tonight. Sad but cathartic. All the best from 🇦🇺

Eltons best piece of work❤

My favourite Elton John song. Awesome, hair standing on end type tune. X

Masterpiece 👌

Other MASTERPIECE OF MR. ELTON JHON!!! ELTON JOHN IS THE BEST!!!

Υπέροχο κομμάτι του Elton John που λατρεύω! A wonderful song of Elton John that I adore!

The best Elton's instrumetal song. Another great hit from "single man" was "part time love".

@pepito2327

3 жыл бұрын

I loved "shooting star" ☺️

es increíble como este hombre, puede demostrar tanta tristeza y sentimiento en una canción que solo tiene como 4 diálogos. eres el mejor Elton!!!

This song is simply Wonderful!!! I was about 5 y.o. when I first heard It and was hipnotized...

Such a good song, one of my favorites.

I wish he would do more instrumentals. I love them especially when they are this beautiful. The three that are on The Diving Board are beautiful too. Elton is the best 🎵🎼🎹❤️

@meneertommy8690

2 жыл бұрын

On the album Ice on Fire there's a song called "The Man Who Never Died", it has the same feeling to this song.

@bernlin2000

2 жыл бұрын

Really does showcase that's he's more than just a great pop artist: he's a brilliant composer and player.

@respectalgebra

Жыл бұрын

Blue Moves has 3 instrumentals I believe, "Your Starter For...", "Out Of The Blue" and "Theme From A Non-Existent TV Series".

Such a sad song brings me to tears every time, the swirling synth is both beautiful and surreal, a 70s time capsule masterpiece

@devotedrecords8038

10 ай бұрын

Well said 👍

More than a perfection ❤️🤩❤️

Tout simplement magnifique merci Elton j'adore 😘😘😘😘😘

@soniadossantos7693

2 жыл бұрын

Em que situação Eltho John compôs essa tristeza??

@vadimreleza3837

2 жыл бұрын

@@soniadossantos7693 Tivia un garroto de 17 anhos chamado Guy Burchett que trabalhaba como mensajeiro para a empresa de Elton John e que morreu no mesmo tempo que Elton John estaba composando esa melodia. Por eso se chama "cançao para Guy".

Mr Elton, I was just 5 yo when I found out this your masterpiece. I've turned 41 and I still feel the same vibe while listening to it

Merci Elton Jon cela remplie mon cœur cette musique 🙏🍀💜🦄👌🌴👏💕

My mum wanted this to be played at her funeral. It's forever her song now.

@ref69

7 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss.....

Hello Friends, an Excellent Thursday for All, 14-3-2024. A Hug from Portugal... 🙏🙏💝💝🇵🇹

All kindred spirits here after the Crown, searching for this incredible almost forgotten masterpiece. I did not know Elton John did this one, I was 7 years old at that time and heard it often on the radio. Nostalgia at its best. Being part of the Commonwealth, most UK pop culture and this song was big In South Africa, and then sanctions came along several years later..The Crown did a magnificent job showing that story.

@antonyroberts9931

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was Roxy Music to be honest until I shazzamed it 😱 Shocked to realise this haunting but eloquent masterpiece was Elton 😱 Love it but personally don’t think it needed any vocals on it at all. But still an inspiring piece 💯

@KarlEFC2024

3 жыл бұрын

i thought it was Jean-Michel Jarre until i saw it on The Crown.

What a magnificent tune...pure beauty

so beautiful!! i loved the whole tone of it, and this video. they certainly don't make music like this anymore 💙

Triple good, people who won't leave the soul have to be there, one twice way or another, beautiful this is...

A song like butter and honey on a toast! Every day..... 😃

Uma das melhores música deste planeta Transporta mente e coração para outros momentos no tempo !

I adore this man ❤

Je me suis mariée sur ta chanson Elton...un moment de pure joie

The legend 🙏🏽