Hands down, the best singer and songwriter of this generation, currently performing and saving lives with every song she puts out. Thanks for posting this ❤
This made me ugly cry, sobbing, snot and all last night. I certainly didn’t expect that would be in the cards but I’m always grateful to be reminded there are beautiful people in this world. God damn, Brandi. Thank you for sharing it, Stephanie! ❤🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I'm a lifelong Elton John fan and I've known this song since 1976 when I purchased the Empty Sky album. I want to say I've never heard a better version of this song than this one. 😢
I agree!! Hands-down my favorite Elton/Bernie song. I was Sobbing when Brandi stepped out like a gd angel singing this version. Absolutely layed out flat. Such a f’kn gift she is 🤍
I lived in Indianapolis when all this took place. We were so appalled at his treatment. I drove by the church and the amount of vehicles in line was amazing. Elton John and Michael Jackson brought forth the plight of those with HIV and Aids. God Bless Ryan White and his wonderful mother.
As a 65 year old gay woman I remember listening to Skyline Pigeon as a teenager and have loved all of Elton’s songs since. I have seen him in concert 3 times and he has always been magnificent xx
Well done… keep telling these stories so to remind people that we watched too many young and beautiful souls die… while the conservative government did nothing. Too many died, who made love once, or had a blood transfusion, or medical staff that accidentally contaminated by blood, male and female. Incredibly sad… and for so many they died alone with none to hold their hands on their last breath. Never forget this… especially Ryan.
The lyrics of Skyline Pigeon were written by Bernie Taupin - only the music was composed by Elton John. I wish @brandiecarlile would acknowledge this fact.
@@drbobperkins Brandi speaks explicitly about how important the lyrics are to her but they were not written by Elton John. Fact. The tune is good admittedly but it’s a tune without the words, not a song. I disagree that in the absence of music words are a poem - the words are themselves lyrics, and quite different from poetry. It is also true that sometimes a piece written as a poem can also be put to music to become a song. Give Bernie credit where it’s due is all I’m saying. You purposely misconstrue my use of the word ‘only’ to suggest I diminish the value of the tune. Pfft!
@@hejweepeach good point. I was a little rude. I do think that there are a ton of great melodies with inane lyrics. Not having good lyrics will not kill a great melody. On the other hand, great lyrics can’t save a horrible melody.
Hands down, the best singer and songwriter of this generation, currently performing and saving lives with every song she puts out. Thanks for posting this ❤
This woman is a Goddess! Her voice, her humanity. She is a gift🎵🎶 And one of the few who can even stand in Eltons shadow.
This made me ugly cry, sobbing, snot and all last night. I certainly didn’t expect that would be in the cards but I’m always grateful to be reminded there are beautiful people in this world. God damn, Brandi. Thank you for sharing it, Stephanie! ❤🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Holy shit. Man I love her, i love elton even more and she does this song so much justice. Wowowowow. Thank you for posting!
I'm a lifelong Elton John fan and I've known this song since 1976 when I purchased the Empty Sky album. I want to say I've never heard a better version of this song than this one. 😢
I agree!! Hands-down my favorite Elton/Bernie song. I was Sobbing when Brandi stepped out like a gd angel singing this version. Absolutely layed out flat. Such a f’kn gift she is 🤍
I lived in Indianapolis when all this took place. We were so appalled at his treatment. I drove by the church and the amount of vehicles in line was amazing. Elton John and Michael Jackson brought forth the plight of those with HIV and Aids. God Bless Ryan White and his wonderful mother.
Such a beautifully written, and performed song. Just so beautiful, and so freaking heartbreaking.
Beautiful 😢
As a 65 year old gay woman I remember listening to Skyline Pigeon as a teenager and have loved all of Elton’s songs since. I have seen him in concert 3 times and he has always been magnificent xx
Absolutely beautiful❤
Such a beautiful song! Amazing
Awesome love brandi and elton and Bernie congrats
Well done… keep telling these stories so to remind people that we watched too many young and beautiful souls die… while the conservative government did nothing. Too many died, who made love once, or had a blood transfusion, or medical staff that accidentally contaminated by blood, male and female. Incredibly sad… and for so many they died alone with none to hold their hands on their last breath. Never forget this… especially Ryan.
The lyrics of Skyline Pigeon were written by Bernie Taupin - only the music was composed by Elton John. I wish @brandiecarlile would acknowledge this fact.
Only the music. It’s a song. The music is kinda important, without the music it’s just a poem and no one gives
@@drbobperkins Brandi speaks explicitly about how important the lyrics are to her but they were not written by Elton John. Fact. The tune is good admittedly but it’s a tune without the words, not a song. I disagree that in the absence of music words are a poem - the words are themselves lyrics, and quite different from poetry. It is also true that sometimes a piece written as a poem can also be put to music to become a song. Give Bernie credit where it’s due is all I’m saying. You purposely misconstrue my use of the word ‘only’ to suggest I diminish the value of the tune. Pfft!
@@hejweepeach good point. I was a little rude. I do think that there are a ton of great melodies with inane lyrics. Not having good lyrics will not kill a great melody. On the other hand, great lyrics can’t save a horrible melody.