Hardest working dude in music. He jams back stage, he jumps in other bands' sets, does a solo act and then the headliner as well. He loves to play other people's music and brings new life to every song he covers.
One year in Charlotte when ABB was touring he was set up with two tiny speakers on a fold out table in the parking lot in 95% weather playing an acoustical and singing his heart out....Many people didn't even recognize him, I heard him from a distance and we went straight to him. After the opening band stopped he stopped, I asked him what are you doing out in this heat when you're due on stage with ABB in 30 minutes....he replied I love my fans and this is what I live for...I want to play, get on a plane and play again somewhere else tomorrow night....at the time he was doing many time three Gov't Mule shows and two ABB shows a week...I say that because you mention he is the hardest working man in music!
I thought i know music......then i hear govt mule 8 yrs ago... , then hear cover with dave mj cortez the killer... i say i know that sound... all the pieces fit.. I never care for allman brothers.. but dont know whole catalog...i am 44 music is everything.. i love hearing stuff i missed. Its a shame this generation will never know the sounds we know
Music styles….I had this LP and Elton rocked and played blues & country blended. He was in love with American music. Not criticizing just saying in the time when this music was produced we listened to so many styles. WNEW followed the lead of WABC which became WPLJ and late night was open territory. Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, the Airplane, Dead, Hot Tuna….they were all crossing boundaries. That’s what birthed rock. White people playing what was called race music. Hell, Ike may have been the producer of the first rock song. Shalom
Yeah he and the bands can make any tune their own I bum out because I had a chance before I knew who they were I saw some poster saying government mule playing blah blah somewhere and I didn't follow up because I didn't know who they were so I missed a chance of seeing these guys probably in a bar in Jefferson City Missouri and I blew it and I don't think I'll ever forgive myself for that
@@jamesschmidlap305 he is certainly among the most versatile. What I like most about his covers are that they are, as you put it, tasteful and tasty interpretations which raise others’ music to “wow; I wrote that?”
This Man needs to be in the rock n roll Hall of Fame... Fenominal on all levels yet doesn't get the recognition that he so deserves.. Gov't Mule Forever !!!!
I totally agree he is phenomenal and I have just recently found him within the past 2 yrs and wonder why he hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves or maybe I've just been living under a rock 😂❤
this is without a doubt the best performance in my life Wow you killed it. I'm 70 years old feeling like 17 again thank God the music moves the mind and soul, triping without tripping so clear thanks man. God speed tucson tim
I has the pleasure of sitting up front last week in Dallas when they were promoting their Dark Side of the Mule album and they crushed some Pink Floyd with light show and all. Took my 32 year old daughter and she was blown away.
There really isn't. I saw Gov't Mule at The Beacon to ring in 2004 and they did Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley, She Said, She Said/Tomorrow Never Knows by The Beatles, War Pigs by Black Sabbath and Wish You Wee Here by Pink Floyd and nobody batted an eyelash, as they all sang along with pure joy, especially on WYWH, which was dedicated to late Mule bassist, Allen Woody, while home videos of his life played on the video screens. I looked behind me from the front row and every single person I saw was singing their heart out and most of hem were wiping tears. Such is the power of music, especially in the hands of complete masters.
No doubt it’s the best rendition of mad man across the water, period! Definitely underrated musician in the music industry,but not at all by the people who have ever had listened and watched him and band play
We have gone and seen Govt Mule in 3 states... NEVER DISAPPOINTS. Warren is the best at what he does, a guitar god and that voice!!! ❤❤❤ Where's My Mule?
I have been playing guitar for awhile now. What makes Warren so great is technic, accuracy of notes, and exemplary expressiveness. Truly, truly one of the legends of guitars. All I got.
With Joe Bonamassa and Bermie Marsden to name a few and I was very lucky that I saw him preform live in London on more them one occasion with the 2 above-mentioned legends of 🎸
Warren Hayes is just underappreciated. Great singer and guitarist. He can do any song in any genre. He could probably make a Justin Beiber song sound good.
Ok, let's not get carried away here, Taylor Swift(an actual singer/picker/songwriter), admittedly, she's not my cup of tea. At least musically, 🙄❤ But Haynes could certainly make her work shine, just not sure he would want to. 🤣🤣🤣🌹🌹🌹
I dedicated this song to my mom she went yesterday I listened to it everyday for 2 months SHE FOUGHT HARD BUT HER LIGHT FLICKED OUT THE BOAT 🛶 WITH BROKE BACK ALL REMINDED ME OF HER INJURY I’M THE MADMAN BYE MOMMA HE PLAYS WITH PASSION ELTON DOES TOO
I've got a five-day growth of hair on my shaved head today . . and it's sticking straight up while I watch and listen to this incredible take on the Elton John classic!
Warren incredibly versatile musician and improv and great guy. Met him on line at local CVS where we live. Genuinely approachable and nice human being. BTW- Brandi Carlisle also does this song vocals justice
In all reality very seldom do covers come close and almost never are they better. Warren took Elton and Bernie's song and knocked it out of the park. I cant stop playing it
Warren, phenomenal talent, always does his own interpretation when covering material. It’s never just a regurgitation of the original 👍 His best cover I’ve ever heard/seen is Cortez the Killer. Love Neil’s original but the energy and passion Warren brings is mind blowing
Warren is a rare treasure. So f'ing talented and Govt. Mule is one of the very best bands on the entire planet. He just loves music across the spectrum. I was outside listening to their pre-show warm-up about a decade ago and was amazed at the eclectic mix of other people's tunes they were running through - even one of the more obscure tunes from Alice Cooper's "Killer" album. He must have a repertoire of hundreds, if not thousands, of songs.
Like Jimi, Warren is one of those amazing guitarists that you come for the angel stringed pyrotechnics, but a year or two later, you realise just how perfect a vocalist he is.
I'm sorry to say this but this will always be Elton John's song put this man right here took this song to a different level but this song is a classic in my book yes sir indeed😊❤
This is an epic cover period. Man The Mule just fucking rules. Every year I sit in the front at red rocks ( I am disabled) and watch this band lay it down. Their music keeps me looking forward not back. In other words they keep me sane in an insane world
I grew up close to Asheville and was in a little blues club on a new year's eve in the early 80's. Warren was in town for the holidays and I got a very nice extra Christmas present that year. This was way before everyone knew about him. He played 3 songs.
This man and his band never fail to impress! It's certainly NOBODY who does an Elton cover and nails it! And , yes, they do that Pink Floyd thing too, right? Very adventurous, yet always on solid ground.
Great version. But then again, so is every version I've seen on youtube, everyone from Bruce Hornsby to Brandi Carlisle. Simple explanation for that---its an AWESOME song, by one of the best songwriters of the 20th century!
Warren Haynes is a brilliant guitarist. He does a Christmas show every year in Asheville,NC. His home I do reckon. Government Mule has been playing great music for many moons.
Warren seems to be enjoying this as much as anyone. He knows great music. Blows my mind how Elton and Bernie wrote music that was radio marketable with so much meat to it. So much meaning and soul. A fucking genius. A a preformer? Shit. Show me his equal
Warren is Amazing as a singer and awesome guitar player. This guy can jam! I listen to some of the music he borrowed from others and think how whoevers songs he does sounds so much better with his flavor added. Tho these songs were always some of my favorites he's added so much more to them I love this guy. ❤
How many picks does Warren Go Thru,I Love IT greatest Guitar player I ever seen and I saw a lot of great guitarists 🎸 I have tickets All the way back to 1977✌️
From an old ass drunk hippie who used to watch the Bros at Piedmont park. Dickie is the greatest 😊unrespected player ever. But this tune blows me away.
Government mule has been know to tackle other types of mordercmusic. But this is an absolute tribute to Elton john, Bernie taplin. And EJ guitarist. These guys nailed it. Beautiful ❤️
This just popped up in my feed WOW this Man is amazing 💜Elton would approve thank you for posting this gem❤💖
Hardest working dude in music. He jams back stage, he jumps in other bands' sets, does a solo act and then the headliner as well. He loves to play other people's music and brings new life to every song he covers.
One year in Charlotte when ABB was touring he was set up with two tiny speakers on a fold out table in the parking lot in 95% weather playing an acoustical and singing his heart out....Many people didn't even recognize him, I heard him from a distance and we went straight to him. After the opening band stopped he stopped, I asked him what are you doing out in this heat when you're due on stage with ABB in 30 minutes....he replied I love my fans and this is what I live for...I want to play, get on a plane and play again somewhere else tomorrow night....at the time he was doing many time three Gov't Mule shows and two ABB shows a week...I say that because you mention he is the hardest working man in music!
Can't not agree
I thought i know music......then i hear govt mule 8 yrs ago... , then hear cover with dave mj cortez the killer... i say i know that sound... all the pieces fit.. I never care for allman brothers.. but dont know whole catalog...i am 44 music is everything.. i love hearing stuff i missed. Its a shame this generation will never know the sounds we know
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I love the Allman Brothers, but I am also 68, grew up listening to them in the 70's
I have NEVER in all my considerable years, heard anyone cover Elton John. This man killed it! Fantastic!
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BEST VERSION next to
TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION VINYL.
First it takes good taste , and then massive talent ! Go Mule !
Absolutely!! Me either... well said...!
You should hear Sarah Bareiles do Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
Didn’t know what to expect when I clicked on this. Good gawd almighty!!!
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I did, but I still needed to put my socks back on
He got it right. Didn't he?
another excellent instance where Warren makes it his own ( although the original is pretty awesome itself)
He can make it his own for me anytime!!!
Another example of an artist that isn’t afraid of crossing the borders of other music styles and does it with excellence.
He's not afraid.
And he did a great job belting it out!
" I can see very well"
He loves Neil Young and Elton John....... Good Taste.
Music styles….I had this LP and Elton rocked and played blues & country blended. He was in love with American music. Not criticizing just saying in the time when this music was produced we listened to so many styles. WNEW followed the lead of WABC which became WPLJ and late night was open territory. Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, the Airplane, Dead, Hot Tuna….they were all crossing boundaries. That’s what birthed rock. White people playing what was called race music. Hell, Ike may have been the producer of the first rock song. Shalom
And he made it his own
He is Awesome! He nailed this song so well ❤
Warren Haynes is a National Treasure!
A world treasure!
The way this guy can take a good song and just bring it to another level is just amazing. Love ya, Warren.
Warren is the most tasteful guitarist I've ever heard and I'm 69 and have heard them all!
Yeah he and the bands can make any tune their own I bum out because I had a chance before I knew who they were I saw some poster saying government mule playing blah blah somewhere and I didn't follow up because I didn't know who they were so I missed a chance of seeing these guys probably in a bar in Jefferson City Missouri and I blew it and I don't think I'll ever forgive myself for that
Seen him with the Allman Brothers Band!
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Me too, several times!
@@jamesschmidlap305 he is certainly among the most versatile. What I like most about his covers are that they are, as you put it, tasteful and tasty interpretations which raise others’ music to “wow; I wrote that?”
This Man needs to be in the rock n roll Hall of Fame... Fenominal on all levels yet doesn't get the recognition that he so deserves.. Gov't Mule Forever !!!!
That crappy horse s*** institution is not worthy of Warren The Mule. Screw them
I agree
I totally agree he is phenomenal and I have just recently found him within the past 2 yrs and wonder why he hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves or maybe I've just been living under a rock 😂❤
this is without a doubt the best performance in my life Wow you killed it. I'm 70 years old feeling like 17 again thank God the music moves the mind and soul, triping without tripping so clear thanks man. God speed tucson tim
One of the things I have always liked about this band is that they have never been afraid to do covers, and they do them bloody well
Tell the truth and she shamed the devil
Their covers are almost always an improvement over the original
I has the pleasure of sitting up front last week in Dallas when they were promoting their Dark Side of the Mule album and they crushed some Pink Floyd with light show and all. Took my 32 year old daughter and she was blown away.
Most of the time they do them better
Check out " Main Squeeze " and " Leonid and Friends "
Warren is one of an elite few who can be entrusted with a cover of a sacred classic, making it his own while fully respecting the original.
I like your comment. I feel the same way. The original is a class on its own but Warren brings it to a new level. Awesome musician
One word describes the entirety of Warren Haynes' tribute covers; Masterful!
Nailed it🎯✅😎
One of Eltons greatest songs. I played this LP to death. Levon, Tiny Dancer…and this Classic….
Those three without a doubt are the best, I agree.
Don't forget Indian Sunset.
@@PeterBrown-mz4nv that whole album was top notch…..by the way, thanks for reminding me. I remember the tune but couldn’t think of the title
@@michaelbrickley2443 That's my favorite Elton album!
@@PeterBrown-mz4nv they hit a high note. The lyrics, music, the playing was all top flight
If Warren covers your song, it's now his, not yours anymore. Love this dude's musical gift.
Is there anything this man cannot cover? I've never seen anyone/anyband who can cover songs in their own style yet remain so faithful to the original.
There really isn't. I saw Gov't Mule at The Beacon to ring in 2004 and they did Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley, She Said, She Said/Tomorrow Never Knows by The Beatles, War Pigs by Black Sabbath and Wish You Wee Here by Pink Floyd and nobody batted an eyelash, as they all sang along with pure joy, especially on WYWH, which was dedicated to late Mule bassist, Allen Woody, while home videos of his life played on the video screens. I looked behind me from the front row and every single person I saw was singing their heart out and most of hem were wiping tears. Such is the power of music, especially in the hands of complete masters.
Yeah, Man!
He follows The Spirit of The Song, not merely the notes / words😲🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
No doubt it’s the best rendition of mad man across the water, period! Definitely underrated musician in the music industry,but not at all by the people who have ever had listened and watched him and band play
I have to say the rendition with Mick Ronson and Elton John/Bernie Taupin is the best but this is the best cover.
I don't think anyone else could have done this song more justice. You captured the soul of Elton and brought your own guitar mastery. Simply perfect.
Warren is God
The soul of Elton John has been captured by Warren? What should he do with it? His one is much more beautiful 🤟
Brandi Carlisle kills this song
Come to Vancouver Canada to do some shows you will love the audience
Not arguing, but do treat yourself to Brandi Carlile's version as well. Just spectacular.
We have gone and seen Govt Mule in 3 states... NEVER DISAPPOINTS. Warren is the best at what he does, a guitar god and that voice!!! ❤❤❤
Where's My Mule?
His vocals are his secret weapon. Outstanding
I have been playing guitar for awhile now. What makes Warren so great is technic, accuracy of notes, and exemplary expressiveness. Truly, truly one of the legends of guitars. All I got.
One of greatest bands most people will never hear of
I'm an old Mule from the git go. Nothing like the Mule except for more of it!
They don't know what they're missing
Just when I thought I heard every great cover that Warren and Mule have done, this one pops up on YT and blows my mind. Amazing version
I like the question that comes up, " who are the best guitar duets ever?" and my answer is always Warren Haynes and whoever he is playing with !
With Joe Bonamassa and Bermie Marsden to name a few and I was very lucky that I saw him preform live in London on more them one occasion with the 2 above-mentioned legends of 🎸
Warren and Derek Trucks were awesome together with ABB!
Elton is proud I am sure…having Warren Haynes wanting to cover your song is a giant compliment.
I LOVE this man’s voice♥️😊
I could watch this 1000 times ☮️🤙
One of my faves done right
Warren Hayes is just underappreciated. Great singer and guitarist. He can do any song in any genre. He could probably make a Justin Beiber song sound good.
He is appreciated by the people he chooses to be appreciated by. He doesnt want mega stardom. He likes smaller venues and doing his thing
Right, something Justin isn’t capable of.
I bet he could make Taylor swift sound good
Ok, let's not get carried away here, Taylor Swift(an actual singer/picker/songwriter), admittedly, she's not my cup of tea. At least musically, 🙄❤
But Haynes could certainly make her work shine, just not sure he would want to. 🤣🤣🤣🌹🌹🌹
Nah. Beiber is trash.
He took on a seriously amazing song/ composition and wow! Amazing job.
I've loved Elton all my life and I'm really impressed.
I dedicated this song to my mom she went yesterday
I listened to it everyday for 2 months
SHE FOUGHT HARD BUT HER LIGHT FLICKED OUT
THE BOAT 🛶 WITH BROKE BACK ALL REMINDED ME OF HER INJURY
I’M THE MADMAN
BYE MOMMA
HE PLAYS WITH PASSION
ELTON DOES TOO
I've got a five-day growth of hair on my shaved head today . . and it's sticking straight up while I watch and listen to this incredible take on the Elton John classic!
Give a person a couple humbuckers and he does this. Haynes is simply one of the best ever
Uh-heck yes he is
Too dam right he is.
My god Warren. Fantastic. Honored to have seen so many of your shows. With like 12 different bands. lol. Hardest working guy in rock and roll.
I know, right? Off-hand, I can think of the Dead, Mule, ABB, Matthews, Grace Potter, TTB. And they're just the ones I remember
Warren incredibly versatile musician and improv and great guy.
Met him on line at local CVS where we live. Genuinely approachable and nice human being.
BTW- Brandi Carlisle also does this song vocals justice
Brandi's version is 🔥
F/N Amazing! Warren’s 🎸 is 🔥🔥🔥 Yes & Brandi Carlisle’s version is awesome too, especially with SistaStrings ❤️
Killer version of a killer song. Well done Sir.
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Warren is simply wonderful.What a great tune to play.
In all reality very seldom do covers come close and almost never are they better. Warren took Elton and Bernie's song and knocked it out of the park. I cant stop playing it
Warren, phenomenal talent, always does his own interpretation when covering material. It’s never just a regurgitation of the original 👍
His best cover I’ve ever heard/seen is Cortez the Killer. Love Neil’s original but the energy and passion Warren brings is mind blowing
Absolutely fucking GLORIOUS version of one of my all time favorite Classics!!!
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Warren haynes never got enough credit for his awsomnish
This man obviously loves what he does. So talented! Unfortunitly He's the last of a dying breed.
My wife and I try not to miss this group whenever or wherever they are in Iowa. We haven't missed a show in over 17 years
Warren is a rare treasure. So f'ing talented and Govt. Mule is one of the very best bands on the entire planet. He just loves music across the spectrum. I was outside listening to their pre-show warm-up about a decade ago and was amazed at the eclectic mix of other people's tunes they were running through - even one of the more obscure tunes from Alice Cooper's "Killer" album. He must have a repertoire of hundreds, if not thousands, of songs.
Outstanding rendition. The entire band is awesome, and I can only imagine how great that show was.
I can still remember it, we drove 1200 miles round trip just for this show!
Every live show is a gem. If you get a chance, just go.
Like Jimi, Warren is one of those amazing guitarists that you come for the angel stringed pyrotechnics, but a year or two later, you realise just how perfect a vocalist he is.
Warren so dam great .gets into my soul with his guiter playing and such deep emotional voice...love it!!
I'm sorry to say this but this will always be Elton John's song put this man right here took this song to a different level but this song is a classic in my book yes sir indeed😊❤
I've been a Mule fan for years. Warren is the best, most consistent live perfomer I can think of.
look in that Man's eyes he GENUINE
The sound quality on this video is unreall 🤯
This is an epic cover period. Man The Mule just fucking rules. Every year I sit in the front at red rocks ( I am disabled) and watch this band lay it down. Their music keeps me looking forward not back. In other words they keep me sane in an insane world
Booooohaaaawwww, that was awesome !! Amazing live performance from only them 3 - I'm still shakin my hairs !! ☝️👏👌🤘🎼🥰🤝🍀
One heck of a humble, hard working musician! Always finds a new way to play the same song I've seen him do a dozen times before - innovative master!
I'm putting this version beside the Tumbleweed Connection bonus track version. This is astronomical
He's superb along with Derek Trucks. They played in Allman Brothers Band together - great years with Greg.
They helped Gregg make a couple of great Allman Brothers Band albums.
Warren is one of the best things to come out of western NC. Damn, he's good!
What an Extraordinary Artist. The best version I have ever listen tooooo, vocals and Guitar Beautiful 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💔💔💔💔💔
Oh my gracious, Warren Haynes. You never fail to surprise me. This song has a lot of deep meaning.
He covers it amazingly well, as Joe Cocker covered so well.
One of my favorite E.J. hits ever and I am confident that our bro across the pond is pleased.Such a wonderful compliment.
Are you kidding me 🔥🏁🏁🏁
Amazing performance by Warren Haynes. He has such a soulful delivery.
I grew up close to Asheville and was in a little blues club on a new year's eve in the early 80's. Warren was in town for the holidays and I got a very nice extra Christmas present that year. This was way before everyone knew about him. He played 3 songs.
This man and his band never fail to impress! It's certainly NOBODY who does an Elton cover and nails it! And , yes, they do that Pink Floyd thing too, right? Very adventurous, yet always on solid ground.
Genius!
Absolute classic! At 3:56 he checks his shredded pick, tosses it, grabs a new one! The man can wail on guitar!
OMG OMG OMG
The Guitar Takes On A Life of It;s Own
Masterful Performance
Truly Breathtaking
ELTON AND BERNIE MUST LOVE THIS AMAZING RENDITION
Holy crap dude!!!! You are insanely amazing! ❤❤❤❤❤
Holy shit this is crazy good. Elton’s greatest song with some serious Page mojo.
If he covers your song he owns it. Fantastic cover.
Hello how are you doing it nice seeing you here ?
Hello how are you doing it nice seeing you here ?
Being a 50 year Elton fan Madman loans itself to interpretation. In this version it's way off the charts bad ass.
One of the best
Saw the header of The Mule covering Elton. Had to hear it. As always killed it
yea yea yea the incredible guitar, his voice is even more so, always hits the soul
Great version. But then again, so is every version I've seen on youtube, everyone from Bruce Hornsby to Brandi Carlisle. Simple explanation for that---its an AWESOME song, by one of the best songwriters of the 20th century!
Ok 5 years later and this finally shows up in my feed🤔
Damn sweet camera work and audio, thanks for sharing❤
The Chuck Norris of Musicians - Hard Core Cool, w/o even trying 👍🏻😎
Really good rendition
Nothing this dude can't play to make it sound awesome absolutely talented
Warren Haynes is a brilliant guitarist. He does a Christmas show every year in Asheville,NC. His home I do reckon. Government Mule has been playing great music for many moons.
Warren seems to be enjoying this as much as anyone. He knows great music. Blows my mind how Elton and Bernie wrote music that was radio marketable with so much meat to it. So much meaning and soul. A fucking genius. A a preformer? Shit. Show me his equal
IKR...the deep cuts of Taupin/John...I preferred those sounds
He does justice to an already great song. Blows my mind.
This is so f****** good. I'm just sitting here kind of nodding out and it's popped I'm Amazed
It's a nice twist on this song well done
Warren is Amazing as a singer and awesome guitar player. This guy can jam! I listen to some of the music he borrowed from others and think how whoevers songs he does sounds so much better with his flavor added. Tho these songs were always some of my favorites he's added so much more to them I love this guy. ❤
Wow, Warren's got the grit of Marcus King in his voice! Truly a giant of the World, alt. music 🎶 scene-- dare i say Jam bands?
How many picks does Warren Go Thru,I Love IT greatest Guitar player I ever seen and I saw a lot of great guitarists 🎸 I have tickets All the way back to 1977✌️
N Hayes is such a phenomenal guitarist I absolutely love all his music and I totally agree he is underrated and does not get the recognition he should
My favorite Elton song love the madder versions
The man the myth the legend! Warren Haynes.
From an old ass drunk hippie who used to watch the Bros at Piedmont park. Dickie is the greatest 😊unrespected player ever. But this tune blows me away.
I'm going to see Government Mule in a month. My husband found this one. Absolutely awesome
WARREN!!!!👍🎸🇺🇸❤️
He never ceases to amaze me. This is on the Mt Rushmore of covers.
One of Elton John's best songs covered by an absolute musical genius. Awesome
John Prine has written many songs as well as Steve Earle
Wish more artists did more covers of songs like this that have something to say.
Agreed.
EU AMO ESSA VERSÃO.🎼🎼🎼🎼🎹🎹🎹🎹🖌️🎨🖌️ UMA OBRA DE ARTE.😎
Wow!
Government mule has been know to tackle other types of mordercmusic. But this is an absolute tribute to Elton john, Bernie taplin. And EJ guitarist. These guys nailed it. Beautiful ❤️