What a beautiful play, beautiful piano, and beautiful public piano immersion opportunity! I can’t help but cry over the video as this is just like Taiwan, my beautiful country, that has been bulled by China for the past 40+ years!
@@WendyRodger1CCP just bullied Philippine’s president who congratulated Taiwan’s new President elect by asking Philippine’s President Marcos to “read more books”. … They also condemned Singapore and asked them to apologize for congratulating Taiwan…. CCP is ruling the world now.
@@NevilleStyke They simply don't want to be recorded in videos, yet they are falsely accused of being communist saboteurs against freedom of speech. They even face online bullying, and the censorship of the piano is the result of those who claim to defend freedom of speech but engage in wrongful actions
This piano was meant to bring joy, and it has. Sad to see how recently it has been allowed to become involved in a political situation. Let's hope that very soon it will once more be a gathering place for people to enjoy, while expressing happiness and freedom.
I am a Chinese lady in America and I totally agree with you. There are many kind and friendly people in China. But there are also a lot of idiots and locusts. How I wish I could see someone perform here again
They simply don't want to be recorded in videos, yet they are falsely accused of being communist saboteurs against freedom of speech. They even face online bullying, and the censorship of the piano is the result of those who claim to defend freedom of speech but engage in wrongful actions
LOVE Elton John. The last text my sister sent me before she went to heaven... was Rocketman. Not sure why she did but I now believe she was helping me with her songs at her funeral. Been a little over a year and I cry everyday. My big sister, my best friend and soulmate. Please hug and love on everyone. Don’t let a moment pass. God bless❤️🙏
Eltons gift to the station he said! Not the chinese, not the police, not security, and im sure he didnt give it to be locked up and cordoned off by station security! Thank you Sir Elton John!
It was a gift for all to enjoy but unfortunately some people like Brendan saw it as their own personal TH-cam streaming platform. There is plenty of blame to go around regarding the incident with the Chinese group but don’t invoke Elton John and don’t paint all people from a country with the same broad stoke of the brush. That all. Cheers.
0:11 Looking Up 0:35 Tiny Dancer 0:47 Your Song 1:01 Bennie and the Jets 1:14 Candle in the Wind 1:53 Song for Guy 2:19 Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2:50 Don’t Dilly-Dally on the Way
One of the kindest men around .. Elton has a great heart and does beautiful art in every sense of the word. We are blessed to have him. thank you for posting
Not sure Elton is the kindest man. He has repeatedly treated people pretty badly over the years. Throwing money at good causes doesn't change that. He's quite bitter and twisted.
@@Clodhopping you’re just jealous because you’ll never be Elton John. you’re just sitting at you’re crusted over gaming chair eating Cheetos wondering how you can bring somebody else down for liking somebody as cool as sir elton John. People grow and change ever heard of it?
When you reach a legendary status and can play a montage of all your hits all in one go. Bravo, sir. What an awesome life you lived to become who you are.
This brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you for all the wonderful songs. The piano leaned against my bedroom wall so I woke up to my dad playing “ Crocodile Rock” every morning! Loved it!
I don’t care how pre-planned it was. Watching Sir John casually tap out a medley of classics (that he just happened to write) in such a setting is still a great experience.
Can we all just agree that the man is just a musical GENIUS! And we're just lucky to be gifted with his talent on CD, vinyl or whatever format we prefer! And those of us that were fortunate enough to see him in concert are really the fortunate ones!
IMO, He and Bernie were one of the all-time great writing teams, period. Certainly, in pop music. Right amongst greats like Lennon and McCartney. His early works, sometimes putting out 2 records in a year, were prolific and fantastic. Not many could touch his pace and quality of writing at that time. That makes him a musical genius in my book. Thanks, Sir Elton.
Transitions like that are not difficult if you stay in the same key, which he is doing. Also, that is the way he writes his music, he plays in a certain key until he finds a rift he likes. Likely repeating some of what he did when he actually wrote the songs. But you are correct he is very smoooooottthhhhhh for sure!
@@kathywilliams1544 tahts what I do, just today one I was playing in the ghetto, then coffin dance, then crab rave, fortunate son, dream on, UK office theme, roses, tea for the tiller man all through it being in related keys and using modulations. Oh yeah, and thunderstruck and Rasputin as they’re both in B. I can’t even remember what I played lol, played for like an hour straight
"Dear what took you so long at the mall?" "Well, Sir Elton was in the center court playing piano and one doesn't simply walk out on Elton John." Fantastic, thanks Sir Elton John for making our lives better with your song.
I just love Elton John, he’s one of the few old time greats that still has it today. Unlike most who can’t sing their own songs anymore or warble uncontrollably. Elton, you’re ace!!
He plays and sings well but is an absolute jerk of a person. He treats “the common people “ like trash when cameras are not rolling. I have seen it in person and know people in music industry that have horror stories of him. A few years back his security made guests at the peninsula hotel in LA leave the lobby because Elton did not want to see anyone when he went to his room. Absolutely true story. He is a temperamental jerk.
Eltons voice does still sound quite good.. but it is definitely not what it was early in his career when it was fabulous.... then again most singers voices sink even further with age than Eltons has.
@@stevekelley7738 hey eltons voice is still great in 2022. Hes hitting c5 falsetto notes in levon these days and have mercy on the criminal sounds better now than it did 50 yrs ago
@@satyabratamishra4670 everyones taste buds and hearing buds are different. Everyone entitled to their own opinion. I respectfully disagree with you on Eltons voice now versus his early years. You do realize I said his voice still sounds very good and has not regressed as much as most singers, but I know what I hear.... and I suspect a majority of his fans if polled would agree with me. Fair enough... have a blessed day !
This was Elton John promoting freedom of speech and music...; and I most certainly recognized some of his work from previous times that were a statement of the times! Thank you Elton...!
Mr Kavanaugh was playing Elton John’s donated Public Piano at the Station the other day and some tourists called the police on him for playing the piano and people were recording on their phones just like they are here. And there are lots of people being recorded in the background. Yet no one is calling the police in this video here. Now London is banning people from playing the piano. What up with that? BTW…Sir Elton John is amazing. ThabjYiu for donating that beautiful piano the the Station a public spot. And ThankYou for your beautiful piano playing and talent.
I love it when he starts playing the crowd fall silent. He has an incredible ability to draw in audiences wherever he is, captivating them and giving them the gift of his talent. Very few are like that.
Lovely to see David there with him also. Elton is one of only a few that have ever stood the test of time in the entertainment industry. He still fills whatever venue he plays. He hasn't had to resort to the pub/club scene as many do after 5 or 10 years. He's still going strong after 50 years.
I saw Elton in Edinburgh in the 70 s . Superstar then and still is today. Fantastic musician loved all his stuff and had all his albumns. Immense talent.
I’ve watched others get nearly arrested for playing a piano in a shopping centre or station! It would have been a wonder if the police had stopped by to do so! Fantastic pianist! Love Sir Elton John
@@FarMango A cause de voyous communistes chinois qui protestaient pour avoir été filmés parmi le public. Alors que ce n'est pas interdit. C'est une histoire de fous !
Why don’t the Chinese communist party fuck off back to China instead of dictating rules in the UK! Fuck off back to China I say! There was an incident in London too about Christmas decorations not being “allowed” because of another religion I mean this is bonkers it’s Britain and should be respected!
Saw him with Billy Joel. Billy played a short set and left the stage. Elton came on and said Billy was ill and wouldn’t return and would anyone mind if he (Elton) played longer to make up for it. The place went nuts. Great show.
Sir Elton is a massive Legend! I really enjoy his music all of the time. He plays a brief section of song for guy which was the first song I learnt to play.
I was privileged to watch him in Sydney in the mid 70s along with 50,000 other fans. He came out and played for 2.5 hours solid and we were all exhausted from dancing and singing too.
Same here. Saw him in the 1980s at The Los Angeles Forum and everyone could tell he truly loved his career. He probably would have played and sung all his music all night long had it not been for the venue's concert time limit.
Wow! What an amazing surprise this must have been for the people who were there that day, and what a generous gift to the people of London and to all the people who pass through that station!
Sadly now one of the most infamous piano's in the world. A gift to the free world by Elton John that's now embroiled in a International Privacy debacle.
Man this would be an epic studio addition. I love medleys like this, spanning years of creativity and life's work. Not to mention all the emotion and memories attached to them. Not only for the artist, but all the fans who listen and enjoy. However short, what a ride.
mr7wi agreed...but there are some truly stupid waste commenting on this....can't believe these people aren't forced sterilized...they need to die out.....
I believe the piano was meant to be played to bring smiles to people's faces. That should not be ruined or dictated by people from the CCP or by people from any other country.
Looking Up (0:11) Tiny Dancer (0:35) Your Song (0:47) Bennie and the Jets (1:00) Candle in the Wind (1:14) Blue Wonderful (1:28) Song for Guy (1:53) Don't Go Breakin' My Heart (2:19) Don't Dilly Dally on the Way/My Old Man- just a classic British Pub song (2:49)
@@fezzik7619 I commented a list of the songs Elton John played and included the time stamps for me and others who like his songs but might not know all of them or might not be able to tell them apart on piano.. 1. That is probably true, but I put this for some ppl in the comments who were asking for the titles and for some fans who like but arent that familiar to his music 2. I also agree- some may even say it's common sense that people who don't enjoy his music would simply ignore this comment/video 🤷♀️ 3. Sorry you felt this, but it wasn't my intention to act that way
"aka Reginal Dwight." Not any more. Name was officially changed. _Sir Elton John_ will be fine from now on. www.ukdps.co.uk/MoreThanAChangeOfName.html "And of course, most people know about Sir Elton John, who changed his name by Deed Poll from Reginald Kenneth Dwight to Elton Hercules John."
He sat on my bench and sang with me when I was pianist in residence at Hotel Bel Air in 91. I didn't recognize him and gave him an autograph and said I was such a pleasure when a customer wants to sing and the actually CAN ....he'd been coming in to visit friends for a few days. They were busting a gut laughing and calling him Elton Mouse when they left ...THEN the lightbulb went on ...on ET they said that night that he'd been in town on his way to Disney World in Florida to begin work on The Lion King...... Just as well I didn't know it was him ...I'd have been playing all his music (major suck-up) it wouln't have been attractive. xoxo :)
Great story. Funny isn't it, famous people don't mind when you don't recognise them. They seem to positively love it. I met Roger Moore once... but that's another story and I've told it far too many times.
What lovely economy of motion! There is a lot of subtlety at play. At times the base is remarkably complex. Then also many chords are played without the thumb of his right hand. Wow!
Walter - This is the piano that Dr. K was playing when the Chinese video production team demanded that their images and voices not be used in Dr. K's videos. It was Elton John's piano & donated by him to be played by anyone who chose to play it.
I think that is the coolest thing that a legend like Elton John could do! That was amazing! He just played historic songs that people will sing and play for centuries to come! Just awesome!
The first half? And the second half, then the first half of the 80s, then the second half, then the 90s. Then the earlier 2000s with Songs From the West Coast. And now the later half is being dominated because of his farewell tour.
I remember somebody winning Album of the Year at the Grammys and the first person they want to thank was Stevie Wonder - for NOT coming out with an album that year.
Need more entertainers like Reginald Dwight in the world today! And to know, he's been doing this since I was 10 years old --- and I'm 58 this year! #Incredible #longliveElton
Not bad. With a little practice, he might be famous some day
Yeah maybe
If he could sing something, better...
@@mutantmonkey5791 you don't understand british humor? Course we know who he is...
MutantMonkeY r/woooosh
@@mutantmonkey5791 BIGGEST FACEPALM OF MY LIFE***
What a lovely gift for the people of London - now open it back up!
What a beautiful play, beautiful piano, and beautiful public piano immersion opportunity! I can’t help but cry over the video as this is just like Taiwan, my beautiful country, that has been bulled by China for the past 40+ years!
And now, China is bullying England by having the piano closed off! It's ludicrous, honestly feels like the world has gone completely crazy.
the chinese ccp shouty guy is famous now lmao
@@WendyRodger1CCP just bullied Philippine’s president who congratulated Taiwan’s new President elect by asking Philippine’s President Marcos to “read more books”. … They also condemned Singapore and asked them to apologize for congratulating Taiwan…. CCP is ruling the world now.
once in a lifetime moment
“My gift to the station”
The world needs more gifts like this
Really beautiful Performance 👍🎹
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The world needs more people like Elton John.
@@ilovemydog6847 Especially the florist community 🤑
Currently cordoned off and under guard following the assertion that communism can be racially discriminated against.
@@NevilleStyke They simply don't want to be recorded in videos, yet they are falsely accused of being communist saboteurs against freedom of speech. They even face online bullying, and the censorship of the piano is the result of those who claim to defend freedom of speech but engage in wrongful actions
This piano was meant to bring joy, and it has. Sad to see how recently it has been allowed to become involved in a political situation. Let's hope that very soon it will once more be a gathering place for people to enjoy, while expressing happiness and freedom.
I am a Chinese lady in America and I totally agree with you. There are many kind and friendly people in China. But there are also a lot of idiots and locusts. How I wish I could see someone perform here again
Free the Piano!
Communism
C'mon Sir Elton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get back on that piano mate!!!!!!!!!! @@clivebaxter6354
They simply don't want to be recorded in videos, yet they are falsely accused of being communist saboteurs against freedom of speech. They even face online bullying, and the censorship of the piano is the result of those who claim to defend freedom of speech but engage in wrongful actions
Just needed that guy in the hoody to walk over and ask “do you know boogie woogie?” 😂
Do ya knew tha bewwgie woogiee
And just ask him "do you know me mum?"
Laura Sanchez we all know your mum
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
that guy is pretty annoying.. i mean it's not even that good a boogie woogie
LOVE Elton John. The last text my sister sent me before she went to heaven... was Rocketman. Not sure why she did but I now believe she was helping me with her songs at her funeral. Been a little over a year and I cry everyday. My big sister, my best friend and soulmate. Please hug and love on everyone. Don’t let a moment pass. God bless❤️🙏
Sorry for your loss
Rockets go to the heavens. When you hear that song think of her going to the heavens.
@RomancingJoe Company your comment me tear up. What a beautiful last text from your sis. So sorry for your loss.
♥️
so sorry for your loss
What a beautiful gift. It is a shame that those who would take it away are succeeding in depriving us all.
Communism is the virus 🦠
CCCP did it! They want to lock up everything!
This guy seems like a big Elton John fan . He plays all his songs really well.
He even looks and dresses like him.
@@stephensaltau6481 thought the same thing!
This guy sucks. I saw Elton play once and he was way better than this poseur. The real Elton is the best evah!!!
He is ELTON JOHN! 🙄
@@jenniejoyzbro they are joking
He just increased the value of that piano by a million bucks.
Especially after he signed it!
It was HIS piano too. He donated it.
He made the value rocket, man!
Terry Turner that will probably go over everyones head. 😂
The young crowd for sure. But for those of us who enjoyed his music in the early day it's a nice lil pun.
Eltons gift to the station he said! Not the chinese, not the police, not security, and im sure he didnt give it to be locked up and cordoned off by station security! Thank you Sir Elton John!
Communism is the virus 🦠
Yeh for sure but why is it cordoned off it’s not a crime scene its not dangerous what gives?
@@fanatamonCCP relations
It was a gift for all to enjoy but unfortunately some people like Brendan saw it as their own personal TH-cam streaming platform. There is plenty of blame to go around regarding the incident with the Chinese group but don’t invoke Elton John and don’t paint all people from a country with the same broad stoke of the brush. That all. Cheers.
@@Americathebeautiful49 Anyone's allowed to play it including Brendan.
0:11 Looking Up
0:35 Tiny Dancer
0:47 Your Song
1:01 Bennie and the Jets
1:14 Candle in the Wind
1:53 Song for Guy
2:19 Don't Go Breaking My Heart
2:50 Don’t Dilly-Dally on the Way
2:50 what is the song? Please
@@alane.cerveragomez.5484 I actually got no clue but it sounds so familiar
@@ish9506 ntp the name is Don't dilly dilly on the way classic in the Pubs lol , thank you so much. 🤗
My old man said follow the Van and don’t dilly dally all the way...
Thanks bro i needed them to play it in the piano
One of the kindest men around .. Elton has a great heart and does beautiful art in every sense of the word. We are blessed to have him. thank you for posting
Not sure Elton is the kindest man. He has repeatedly treated people pretty badly over the years. Throwing money at good causes doesn't change that. He's quite bitter and twisted.
@@Clodhopping you’re just jealous because you’ll never be Elton John. you’re just sitting at you’re crusted over gaming chair eating Cheetos wondering how you can bring somebody else down for liking somebody as cool as sir elton John. People grow and change ever heard of it?
Elton John, it’s been documented, is a dick.
But he gay
@@itzbeacat799his wig cost more than charity donations 😂
When you reach a legendary status and can play a montage of all your hits all in one go. Bravo, sir. What an awesome life you lived to become who you are.
This brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you for all the wonderful songs. The piano leaned against my bedroom wall so I woke up to my dad playing “ Crocodile Rock” every morning! Loved it!
Haha I think I still have a 45 of that 😅 now I've dated myself
He really is a talented pianist. What a great gift he has given to the city of London.
Now they have this piano closed off with two guards preventing people from playing it. That's why it's there! To be played!
WHY??
SIR Elton John. So much joy you bring to this world through music. May you live long and prosper.
Hes still alive
@@cromecorgi3213 No shit sherlock
He's up there with Elvis as the Greatest Of All Time. What a priviledge for those people, especially that cute little boy.
Sir Elton wrote some absolutely amazing music. What a guy making this piano available to the public to bring joy to the world.
I am blessed to have seen Elton John with my mother in the late 80's. First concert and I will never forget and I am a fan for life. Thank you!
I don’t care how pre-planned it was. Watching Sir John casually tap out a medley of classics (that he just happened to write) in such a setting is still a great experience.
Yes....a simple observation, but very apt.
different timeline
such a great one it had been..
pre 2016 and post 2016
One says Sir Elton...
What's the difference between pre-planned and planned?
@@jamie.goodson 4 extra characters
One of my favorite performers, Candle in the wind is a classic. It will always have a special place in my heart.
This guy is a real genius of music and he is worth every penny
Can we all just agree that the man is just a musical GENIUS! And we're just lucky to be gifted with his talent on CD, vinyl or whatever format we prefer! And those of us that were fortunate enough to see him in concert are really the fortunate ones!
I wouldn't call him a musical genius but he is damn great
IMO, He and Bernie were one of the all-time great writing teams, period. Certainly, in pop music. Right amongst greats like Lennon and McCartney. His early works, sometimes putting out 2 records in a year, were prolific and fantastic. Not many could touch his pace and quality of writing at that time. That makes him a musical genius in my book. Thanks, Sir Elton.
The fortunate ones are yet to be born when AI has recreated the world into an oasis 😊
How the fuck are the transitions from song to song so smooth, jesus he didn't even have to pause. Legend.
Just a few practice sessions, I suspect. LOL
Transitions like that are not difficult if you stay in the same key, which he is doing. Also, that is the way he writes his music, he plays in a certain key until he finds a rift he likes. Likely repeating some of what he did when he actually wrote the songs. But you are correct he is very smoooooottthhhhhh for sure!
@@kathywilliams1544 tahts what I do, just today one I was playing in the ghetto, then coffin dance, then crab rave, fortunate son, dream on, UK office theme, roses, tea for the tiller man all through it being in related keys and using modulations. Oh yeah, and thunderstruck and Rasputin as they’re both in B. I can’t even remember what I played lol, played for like an hour straight
I reckon he knows the songs...
Because he’s played all thousands of times.
I only hear keys and music of liberty for simply being human.🎉❤Sir Elton
Agreed. The drama for closing this piano from the public is unreasonable. Anyone should be able to use it
It would be open when the CCP Chinese want to play it.
CROWD: So! Elton - what song are you gunna play?
ELTON: Yes.
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"Dear what took you so long at the mall?" "Well, Sir Elton was in the center court playing piano and one doesn't simply walk out on Elton John." Fantastic, thanks Sir Elton John for making our lives better with your song.
That's one better than "My dog ate my homework."!!😆
People stopped and watched Elton John, but won’t when others are knocking it out, amazing
I just love Elton John, he’s one of the few old time greats that still has it today. Unlike most who can’t sing their own songs anymore or warble uncontrollably. Elton, you’re ace!!
Haha.. Warble uncontrollably.. You nailed it. 💯
He plays and sings well but is an absolute jerk of a person. He treats “the common people “ like trash when cameras are not rolling. I have seen it in person and know people in music industry that have horror stories of him. A few years back his security made guests at the peninsula hotel in LA leave the lobby because Elton did not want to see anyone when he went to his room. Absolutely true story. He is a temperamental jerk.
Eltons voice does still sound quite good.. but it is definitely not what it was early in his career when it was fabulous.... then again most singers voices sink even further with age than Eltons has.
@@stevekelley7738 hey eltons voice is still great in 2022. Hes hitting c5 falsetto notes in levon these days and have mercy on the criminal sounds better now than it did 50 yrs ago
@@satyabratamishra4670 everyones taste buds and hearing buds are different. Everyone entitled to their own opinion. I respectfully disagree with you on Eltons voice now versus his early years. You do realize I said his voice still sounds very good and has not regressed as much as most singers, but I know what I hear.... and I suspect a majority of his fans if polled would agree with me. Fair enough... have a blessed day !
Bravo, Sir Elton John. What a fabulous thing to do. Donate a piano to the station then put on a mini concert just to make sure it works! Awesome!!!!
Genuine joy on faces of the audience
This was Elton John promoting freedom of speech and music...; and I most certainly recognized some of his work from previous times that were a statement of the times! Thank you Elton...!
Mr Kavanaugh was playing Elton John’s donated Public Piano at the Station the other day and some tourists called the police on him for playing the piano and people were recording on their phones just like they are here. And there are lots of people being recorded in the background. Yet no one is calling the police in this video here. Now London is banning people from playing the piano. What up with that? BTW…Sir Elton John is amazing. ThabjYiu for donating that beautiful piano the the Station a public spot. And ThankYou for your beautiful piano playing and talent.
We truly live in a society were a piano is being guarded... OPEN IT BACK UP.
Communism is the virus 🦠
Time to move to mars
Xi's Orders.....
That is what happens when authoritarians have a say on supposedly free countries. Dont offend the China!
@@Dan-pw3kb funny 😊
I love it when he starts playing the crowd fall silent. He has an incredible ability to draw in audiences wherever he is, captivating them and giving them the gift of his talent. Very few are like that.
I love LOVE Elton John. One of my favorite artists.
Who else came here after watching Brendan Kavanagh's stream?
I also checked Alicia Keys short performance with this piano.
Lovely to see David there with him also.
Elton is one of only a few that have ever stood the test of time in the entertainment industry.
He still fills whatever venue he plays. He hasn't had to resort to the pub/club scene as many do after 5 or 10 years. He's still going strong after 50 years.
I saw Elton in Edinburgh in the 70 s . Superstar then and still is today. Fantastic musician loved all his stuff and had all his albumns. Immense talent.
I love it. Elton is amazing. Saw him the first time for the Yellow Brick Road tour. One of the UK’s greatest musicians ever.
Listening to Elton's music never never gets old. Keep on rockin!
I’ve watched others get nearly arrested for playing a piano in a shopping centre or station! It would have been a wonder if the police had stopped by to do so! Fantastic pianist! Love Sir Elton John
And now this exact piano is guarded by security to prevent anyone from playing it because of the ccp.
@@FarMango A cause de voyous communistes chinois qui protestaient pour avoir été filmés parmi le public.
Alors que ce n'est pas interdit.
C'est une histoire de fous !
Does the UK Met have a special music squad, or is it not a public piano?
Why don’t the Chinese communist party fuck off back to China instead of dictating rules in the UK! Fuck off back to China I say! There was an incident in London too about Christmas decorations not being “allowed” because of another religion I mean this is bonkers it’s Britain and should be respected!
Everyone knows that CCP is fake china only Republic of China aka Taiwan is real ;)@@FarMango
Elton I knew you wouldn't takes this lightly! You just stood up for the world that believes in freedom and the Arts belong to everyone. Thanks
The video's seven years old.
He’s fantastic so blessed to have seen him in concert.
One of my bucket list a was able to cross off
Three times for me. Once from the 6th row! He has short fat fingers. LOL
Saw him with Billy Joel. Billy played a short set and left the stage. Elton came on and said Billy was ill and wouldn’t return and would anyone mind if he (Elton) played longer to make up for it. The place went nuts. Great show.
Save the piano Elton, stand up for freedom ❤ love and blessings
And now this Piano has been arrested so no one can play it. It has been silenced. The music has ended. So sad..
Close your eyes....Unmistakably sounds like Elton. NO one plays like him. Amazing, even on an upright...his 'tone', his....action.
The crowds behind him aren’t yelling “don’t film me. You can’t film me. I can’t be in photo”. Etc
Incredible! You can sense the recognition of each medley item in the audience. What a true master musician. 🎶⭐👍
Sir Elton is a massive Legend! I really enjoy his music all of the time. He plays a brief section of song for guy which was the first song I learnt to play.
I was privileged to watch him in Sydney in the mid 70s along with 50,000 other fans. He came out and played for 2.5 hours solid and we were all exhausted from dancing and singing too.
Same here. Saw him in the 1980s at The Los Angeles Forum and everyone could tell he truly loved his career. He probably would have played and sung all his music all night long had it not been for the venue's concert time limit.
He is brilliant in concert. Just brilliant.
What a amazing talent was always a a fan after hearing Daniel
He with such ease switches from song to song like it is just a blink of an eye.
Er... that's what actually happens when you play a medley....
The ring on his finger costs more than I will ever see in my life
Arthur Morgan It depens maybee if you rob the bank of saint Dénis again
You don't aspire to make more than $250,000 in your lifetime?! That's quite sad.
To be fair, his finger has probably been up more rings than you'll see in your life
That’s the attitude!
@@paps69shed omg 😂😂😂😂
Please come back again.the piano needs your support , great hands never go away 👁❤🤓
Marvelous. It's wonderful to see a superstar giving unselfishly of his art.
"Hey, can you play anything by Elton John"
I wrote this
Imagine if Elton accidentally knocks the piano down and falls with the piano as he is signing it.
I LOVE listening Elton play. God bless you and the world we live in😊❤
"My gift to the station, okay?"
Piano goes from being an ordinary piano, to being worth more than some peoples homes in the blink of an eye.
I thought he might have been donating a piano to the station for the public to play.
@@piercecosmo he did, it's still there and played all the time.
I have loved him since my early teens, a remarkable human being, a spectacular person and brilliant musician .... inspirational in every way!
@Elton John Wow!!!
Wow! What an amazing surprise this must have been for the people who were there that day, and what a generous gift to the people of London and to all the people who pass through that station!
Man, If I was there I'd give him a big hug and say "I love you Elton". Mr. Elton has a special place in my heart and I just love him so much. ❤
Sadly now one of the most infamous piano's in the world. A gift to the free world by Elton John that's now embroiled in a International Privacy debacle.
Man this would be an epic studio addition. I love medleys like this, spanning years of creativity and life's work. Not to mention all the emotion and memories attached to them. Not only for the artist, but all the fans who listen and enjoy. However short, what a ride.
What a Stand Up Guy, I have loved his music from the start, He is like a fine wine, He just keeps getting better with age, Love you Elton, Jim
Elton is looking very good... Great to see him out and about...
What an absolute treat for everyone there 🙌👏🏼
This is what pure class looks like. What a gentleman.
mr7wi agreed...but there are some truly stupid waste commenting on this....can't believe these people aren't forced sterilized...they need to die out.....
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@Heath Todd And how's your love life ?Jerk
@@kathleencollins5531 He's not a jerk. You are. And how's your spiritual life ? Needs work I'd say....
Rubbish! He is known for being an absolute cunt to fans that see him out and about. He is wearing the smile here as this was arranged.
I believe the piano was meant to be played to bring smiles to people's faces. That should not be ruined or dictated by people from the CCP or by people from any other country.
Looking Up (0:11)
Tiny Dancer (0:35)
Your Song (0:47)
Bennie and the Jets (1:00)
Candle in the Wind (1:14)
Blue Wonderful (1:28)
Song for Guy (1:53)
Don't Go Breakin' My Heart (2:19)
Don't Dilly Dally on the Way/My Old Man- just a classic British Pub song (2:49)
1) his fans know this 2) non-fans don’t care 3) you’re being pretentious
@@fezzik7619 I commented a list of the songs Elton John played and included the time stamps for me and others who like his songs but might not know all of them or might not be able to tell them apart on piano..
1. That is probably true, but I put this for some ppl in the comments who were asking for the titles and for some fans who like but arent that familiar to his music
2. I also agree- some may even say it's common sense that people who don't enjoy his music would simply ignore this comment/video 🤷♀️
3. Sorry you felt this, but it wasn't my intention to act that way
I could think of nothing better than to have the talent to just walk up to a piano and start playing such beautiful tunes!
Most likely will never see the likes of anyone like this again. A several generational talent
Wonderful sir😊
Now this is pure talent at it's best. Sir Elton John aka Reginal Dwight. He's as good as they come!
"aka Reginal Dwight."
Not any more. Name was officially changed. _Sir Elton John_ will be fine from now on.
www.ukdps.co.uk/MoreThanAChangeOfName.html
"And of course, most people know about Sir Elton John, who changed his name by Deed Poll from Reginald Kenneth Dwight to Elton Hercules John."
Elton John's Autobiography has to be the most honest self deprecating life stories i have ever had the pleasure to read , Great Man , Great Talent !
Surprise performance. There just happened to be a cordoned piano with security guards and people queueing for no reason
Just dropping by accidentally
Nice spelling bud
@@willsalvati9360 lol
I think the surprise wasn't his:D
Just wanted you to know that you could have more likes but you are probably staying right there where you are. 420 lol
Proof that when he plays the piano, it sounds a thousand times better than anyone else playing it
That piano just became famous again
Thanks to the soap opera of the "Chinese video", I got to see this gem!
The man and his music . Genius and a master at work. Love you sir Elton John.
happy xmas elton .and a happy new year
He sat on my bench and sang with me when I was pianist in residence at Hotel Bel Air in 91. I didn't recognize him and gave him an autograph and said I was such a pleasure when a customer wants to sing and the actually CAN ....he'd been coming in to visit friends for a few days. They were busting a gut laughing and calling him Elton Mouse when they left ...THEN the lightbulb went on ...on ET they said that night that he'd been in town on his way to Disney World in Florida to begin work on The Lion King...... Just as well I didn't know it was him ...I'd have been playing all his music (major suck-up) it wouln't have been attractive. xoxo :)
Tellur1an .
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Great story. Funny isn't it, famous people don't mind when you don't recognise them. They seem to positively love it. I met Roger Moore once... but that's another story and I've told it far too many times.
r/thathappened
Christine Guest Schlager 2019
Walter-KEMBLE WellBredNfed 😩 That was too funny and priceless! I bet Elton still has your autograph 😂🤙🏾
Love Elton John. Saw him live in Hidalgo Texas in 2016. He was unreal. 😁👍🏿👍🏿🇺🇸
Wow im from there😁
I love Elton John
That legend can still tickle those ivories. Thanks for posting. 🙂
Not bad, Elton, after all. We love you! You are one of the kind in this Universe with all the music you composed 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
What lovely economy of motion! There is a lot of subtlety at play. At times the base is remarkably complex. Then also many chords are played without the thumb of his right hand. Wow!
absolutely brilliant !!! i wish america would place pianos all around our country
There's an upright piano in LA's Chinatown.
Is this the piano the chinese tv station tried to censor?
Walter - This is the piano that Dr. K was playing when the Chinese video production team demanded that their images and voices not be used in Dr. K's videos.
It was Elton John's piano & donated by him to be played by anyone who chose to play it.
@@mylareson thank you Myla. I'm glad Sir Elton showed up in such an important moment. Restricting access to this piano after what happened is shameful
I think that is the coolest thing that a legend like Elton John could do! That was amazing! He just played historic songs that people will sing and play for centuries to come! Just awesome!
Such talent just flows through his fingers - what an incredible gifted & talented superstar !!!!! 👍🏻
Elton John is wonderfully talented! Feel so lucky to have him on our planet to share his gift of extreme talent with us! His music is incredible!
Along with Stevie Wonder, Sir Elton dominated the first half of 70s pop radio.
The first half? And the second half, then the first half of the 80s, then the second half, then the 90s. Then the earlier 2000s with Songs From the West Coast. And now the later half is being dominated because of his farewell tour.
Barry Manilow
I remember somebody winning Album of the Year at the Grammys and the first person they want to thank was Stevie Wonder - for NOT coming out with an album that year.
Bowie.
He really is a world treasure.
An incredibly talented music icon and he has done so much for charity.
My Main Man Elton, for 51 years I've been listening to and loving him . And I always will. He's my darling.
Need more entertainers like Reginald Dwight in the world today! And to know, he's been doing this since I was 10 years old --- and I'm 58 this year! #Incredible #longliveElton
Was makes me wonder what’s goes through his mind when he plays. What memories it brings to him.
Elton is a gift from the UK to the world!
I don't see any Chinese trying to demand he stops. They'd get chased out.
Don't touch her - ccp
@@Victor_James68😂
8 years later and the station now is against people playing music with this piano ....