The beatles really never lasted so long.No caps to the band name to short grouped to choice lived they let the overload control and didn't know the handle.
It's so sad to hear Elton say that he hasn't seen Lennon in a while and that he only lives down the road. Who would have known that only 3 months later he would be killed.
For anyone interested, in Elton’s autobiography, Elton says there was party after this central park performance and John and Yoko just happened to turn up to it. Although it was the last time Elton ever saw John, it’s nice to think that they did see each other before Johns death
I think the last time Elton and John saw each other was at Eltons concert at MSG when Lennon showed up as a surprise act to perform "Whatever gets you thru".
Elton John's piano playing is so unique, he kept it simple but played it brilliantly, and completely made it his own. I feel that Elton John's influence on piano accompaniment in pop music is huge, we tend to forget how important his style is for piano players.
+Peace Mullins actually he was suppose to show up. But failed on his promise to Elton. In the very beginning of this song if you notice, that's why Elton is looking around to the back of the stage, thinking he was suppose to walk out there. As Trump would say...."Lyin' John"....LOLOLOL
Elton is very adorable (and sexy)! And he is so serious and passionate about his music, and the talent is so natural and far from forced. His music is absolutely stunningly beautiful, as so is his heart. I actually have a letter Elton wrote to me, wishing me good luck, love and encouragement when I was in a hospital. It is so damn obvious why this man is as famous as he is, and also why he is so loved by his family and friends, whom he has hundreds of! I don't understand who the fuck wouldn't like Elton John, and I really have to emphasize that with "fuck" because it really fucking pisses me off, sorry. He's got a heart bigger than the whole world, and talent bigger that the universe! I love you darling Elton!
this is simply outstanding. ive watched and listened to this over and over again. such power and sincerity! the vocals from sir elton will never be matched. other than john himself obviously. different artist, different touch.
I was fortunate to be there. that night. everyone moving through Central Park. (with their party items) Going to the stage at Central Park. What an unbelievable night we all had. .
The most successful artists dont listen to critics, like Elton, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and David Bowie and so on. These people did what they wanted and believed in.
It's a shame the music industry doesn't care about making music anymore. Back in the day it was the musicians business, nowadays it's owned by greedy business men and lawyers who haven't got a clue what music is all about! Elton John even said himself he hates American Idol and the X Factor. All the proper bands played in bars and clubs for years trying to get their hands on a record deal, they don't go on some crappy talent show get it handed to them!
Чорт побери, завидую! Из современных рокеров всего три классных мелодиста - Элтон Джон и два Пола - сэр Пол Маккартни и Пол Саймон. Из трех нот способны сделать хит.
Most people probably know Elton did see John that night at the after party but what people may not know was John was there for the entire show. My dentist was there that day with his wife and before the show started he saw a group of people talking with someone. Turned out to be John. He recalled they were asking him if he was going to play at all (because of MSG) and John was telling them he was just there to enjoy the show that night.
+Sóc Nhỏ agree, he was a very good looking guy just couldn't see it behind the crazy costumes and big glasses back in the beginning. I'm sure I'll get a lot of negativity from this...but Reg does this song a lot better than JL...sorry but my opinion, his piano gives it more strength, his voice is more powerful and defined and the band just makes it. JL sounds like he's faded away in the song after listening to Elton.
Agreed with the ".sorry but my opinion, his piano gives it more strength, his voice is more powerful and defined and the band just makes it. JL sounds like he's faded away in the song after listening to Elton."!
Quite Honestly. There was No Reason for him to die so tragically like that. He was All About PEACE and LOVE. And a "Coward" shoots him in the back like that? For no reason other than he wanted to be famous? GOD Bless You John Lennon.
The great John Lennon was assassinated on December 8,1980, just 3 months after this concert. I remember it well, I took my first girlfriend out to dinner for her birthday. It was a very sad day indeed...
+dale3858 The day the music died, you could say. How John is still missed and LOVED all over the world. If only he'd been allowed to live, IMAGINE the music he could've made and the peace he might have brought to all the world.
+dale3858 .............At 3:30 of this video the camera is panning and you can actually see the Dakota Building were John Lennon lived and was killed in this New York concert in Central Park. The was done on purpose to show John's building during the song.
+Lisa Cunningham the day the music died was when the big bopper buddy holly and richie valens died in the plane crash lets say that in history we lost a great man
This video is beautiful yet haunting at the same time. "He only lives just over the road". John would be murdered at the very place less than 3 months later.
Even less fun fact: he met John Lennon shortly after this concert on a party in the evening, they were talking and having fun just like they had in the 70s, but Elton was pretty tired and left quite early. Elton and John agreed to meet again some time soon. But they never did
@@borhaptrash5454 I think it was a great loss to not only a generation, but those in the future, who will never know the joy of seeing The Fab Four in concert together.
I feel like im the only one that has ever noticed.....at 4:09 elton says "you may say im a screamer" and then makes a dirty face HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAH om goodness that shit is so funny i DIEDDDD
@@nottabidenfan660 Hey pal, How dare you call Elton a phony! Please do not come here with your hatred, go elsewhere pal! We Honest Elton fans don't stand for putting Elton down; especially ME, & Elton knows it, I will always STAND by the greatest singer & piana player God ever created! Got it, pal? ☮️
The best ones always make it look so easy. I feel like Elton could have been rocked on coke and booze out of his mind and still slayed the audience. He knows his instrument so well, and he knows his voice and it's limits. True genius of a musician.
Ryan Merritt Well when people are coked up or intoxicated they follow basic instincts. Here’s a perfect example. Bob Dylan is currently an alcoholic, and he goes on stage staggering drunk. Yet he can still perform. He said when you’ve played those songs as long as he has, it sticks with him, and when he sees the audience he knows what to do. Only difference is Elton can still deliver an amazing performance drugged up.
Imagine...being among the thousands in that crowd, so thrilled and caught up in the moment...yet not having any clue what would happen to his dear friend within just mere months... In hindsight, it would be both a blessing and an honor to have taken part in such a monumentous event, regardless of whether or not the performance of this song would foreshadow events to come. HBO taped this event for broadcast. And I do recall watching an encore presentation of it some years afterwards. It truly was a joy to watch Sir Elton in all the reputable flamboyance he is known for onstage. I believe this was just before he decided to purge off the majority of his stage wardrobe before it all went up on the auction block years afterwards.
@Elton John Hello Darling! Nice to hear from you! 😀 I love all you're songs for 48 yrs. & counting! I'm glad you're taking care of yourself & enjoying being with your WONDERFUL family. We are truly BLESSED to have You in the world. You're also one Great Humanitarian! You truly care about all people; you have such a big heart! Please be careful & if you go outside, MASK UP! I truly care about You for 48 yrs. My Elton! 💙💜🧡💛💚❤
@@dmitrymedvedd Если учесть, что мужчина должен быть чуть красивее обезьяны, красив! Это шутка, конечно, но увидев Элтона в молодости, мне кажется - красив!))
The World Economic Forum has proposed this type of system. During the day, people will use your house for meetings while you're at work. They also want steak replaced with bugs. Look into it. This is their own words. "You'll Own Nothing and Be Happy" is the article. Sounds like a great life! 😊
Watching these performances without glasses honestly makes me think it’s a crime that he hides those BEAUTIFUL eyes away like seriously LOOK AT THEM!!!!!
I have heard that Elton is one of a rare breed of celebrity! He can care about anybody without any prejudice! He became very good friends with a great conservative talk show host, while they happened to be in drug re-hab, at the same time! Elton does not draw lines in the sand! He was booed by alot of the gay community, and alot of liberals! Elton John is a true liberal! Liberal enough to do as he damned well pleases! I respect Sir Elton John as a great man! I am a right wing conservative!
too bad most of your compatriots hate gay people...maybe you should rethink your political affiliation. There is nothing in the conservative platform that is palatable to a critical thinker.
@@Bradgilliswhammyman That's pretty narrow-minded to think that most conservatives hate gay people. Just because support for the gay community is politicized by the liberal left, I hate to tell you, buddy, but TRUE conservatism hasn't a damn thing to do with social agendas. Conservatism - TRUE conservatism - is focused on economic and geopolitical issues rather than social issues. Stop listening to the mainstream media and buying into bullshit political tropes. I'm not religious, I'm EXTREMELY supportive of the gay community, and - OH! Surprise!- a political Libertarian. With EXTREMELY conservative economic and geopolitical views. So get with it, dude! Stop believing the lies of the liberal media, buddy.
@@Bradgilliswhammyman I think you might be wrong. You want to believe we all hate gay people. I have worked with many gays as both of my careers were ones they often choose. I love my gay friends. So do most of my conservative friends. I am a registered nurse in icu.
@David Cubbage No it's just a political scam that conservatives hate gays. They don't care who you sleep with it has little to do with policy of how we run the country.
Just got his almost entirely lifetime of this legend,Icon himself Elton John new magazine that just came out this month.The great legend icon Mr.E.J.this is from (1980)in New York City just some Miles where John Lennon was probably living at the time before his assination on December 8th 1980.Great performance by E.J.&rest in ☮️ John Lennon (1940-1980)😎🤠😷🤔🎹🎚️🎧🎤🥁🎸🎞️🎥🎙️🎛️🎬🇨🇱🇺🇲
@ ELTON John 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Siempre!!! FAVORITO!!!!!! Esa MIRADA " Es UN ANGEL!!!!! LOS AÑOS y LA MUSICA ¡ ESE PIANO ! ETERNIDAD!!! CHAU! 23/2/23
The mainstream radio doesn't play anything special anymore. Sure there's some good music today but not so high profile like it used to be. I fell like some of the best musicians out there are John Lennon, all of the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, David Bowie, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Guns n' roses, Elvis Presley, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and the list goes on and on...
Bravo, Sir Elton! John Lennon would be so honored to have been alive to see you sing this beautiful song of his. You are so special, Sir Elton John!!♥️
I wasn't a big John Lennon/Beatles fan, but I remember watching Monday Night Football when they interrupted it to say John Lennon was shot! My first thought was . . . "Why would someone do that?" My next thought, I don't remember --- but I just had such an overwhelming feeling of sadness that as a 17 year-old black boy I had never felt in my young life! It was at that point I realized . . . the world can be a F'd up place! Innocence lost on that 12/08/80 day! Still sad thinking about it! But glad I can!
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My wife and I were there for this concert! Lovely day.
Amazing!!
I wished I was there
Great
Amazinggg
lucky !!!
One of the last times this song could ever be performed in pure happiness.
Stevesk0011 and also the right place !!! So close of the Dakota building
Stevesk0011 it’s even worse because a few months later, John Lennon would be killed in New York.
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Sure, but every heartstring tugging performance since that November has been w labour of love for a visionary and great soul
The beatles really never lasted so long.No caps to the band name to short grouped to choice lived they let the overload control and didn't know the handle.
Imagine all the people living life in peace.... No country, no religion, no possession, no greed ❤ And the world will be as one
Jesus, look at that crowd, starry-eyed people now in their 60's and 70's. Look at the world of today they were lucky not to imagine.
REALLY!😔
It's so sad to hear Elton say that he hasn't seen Lennon in a while and that he only lives down the road. Who would have known that only 3 months later he would be killed.
Hope he got to visit him again before he died.
Popped in for a glass of coke......he drunk it through his nose though.
@@kennedyknew8701 lol
Yeah Wright, when I saw the concert date I thought it was on his memory but then he talks like John is still alive it freaked me out
Erie, he was making double fantasy at the time
For anyone interested, in Elton’s autobiography, Elton says there was party after this central park performance and John and Yoko just happened to turn up to it. Although it was the last time Elton ever saw John, it’s nice to think that they did see each other before Johns death
Yes and that he saw him while having fun together before his death.
oh, thank you for sharing this sweet detail....comforting
@@NoName-ni1mr yep, comforting thought, right?
The Book Elton wrote is great.
I think the last time Elton and John saw each other was at Eltons concert at MSG when Lennon showed up as a surprise act to perform "Whatever gets you thru".
I. Was. There. Fantastic day. No crime, mishaps, just a great afternoon of music. Thanks Sir Elton for the memories. 💋
With a name like Patricia I actually believe you…
You are so lucky. I hope you knew it at the time! Love xxxx
А сколько тебе лет было тогда?
I saw Elton John and concert with my mom about 10 years ago and she’s not here anymore and I’m so glad that we saw it together❤
I've honestly never seen Elton's eyes before. Never seen him w/o sunglasses.
Sonny you should see "Sorry seems to be a hardest word" official video. His eyes and especially eyebrows is so great, so warm and oohhhh I love it
I think the sunglasses are fun sometimes, but I would rather see his eyes more often.
I Found It Weird
Elton has such beautiful centralized sensual eyes
@@khonshu456 I think they're very sensual
“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” -- John Lennon
ChargeHussarGB Excellent my good man! 👌👏👊
ChargeHussarGB lvery true😃i really luv JOHN LENNON esp dis song. A great message for everyone
Gerald Frank
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Great thinking...
it was yoko
Elton John's piano playing is so unique, he kept it simple but played it brilliantly, and completely made it his own. I feel that Elton John's influence on piano accompaniment in pop music is huge, we tend to forget how important his style is for piano players.
Yes, I basically learnt my playing style listening to his records growing up
I tend to gorget him. But he is in fact the biggest icon and musician in our life time along with The Beatles and other legends.
Well said! Love him!
Well said!
I learned listening to him. He’s a legend
This is one of the few immortal songs. RIP John Lennon. Also , Elton has performed it so brilliantly here. I am spellbound.
Spellbound is the key. You must resist the propaganda friend :)
I too am spellbound by Elton John performing this song. I listen to it again & again. Elton & John Lennon: 2 musical geniuses. 💜💜💜
@@Hannah11235 não
@@Hannah11235 There is no propaganda. You're trippin'. 🤣
Certainly Elton not in John’s league as a singer here on this anthem. But not bad
Hands down the greatest cover of this song ever made.
Agreed!
Along with queen,David Bowie,and Chris Cornell
That car guy No, Just Bowie.
@@LeftHookLegend yeah bowie
@@LeftHookLegend none beats ray charles one in my opinion
Elton is the only singer that I've ever heard that sings this song as great as John did
What about Freddie Mercury’
@@amberharris5027 freddies good but on this song I don't think that you can outdo elton john
@@bettygoad5160 yes you can
SinovenatorSam YT Freddie’s sucked
@@LeftHookLegend just stop
People, including me, simply forget how young, cool and brilliant Elton John really was when playing live. Must have watched this footage 1000 times.
Totally agree! There's nothing like it!
you sure love to waste your time.
@@nonrepublicrat I think of it as therapy! Or if you choose, I've got time to waste!
😊🤘✨🥰
@@nonrepublicrat صحيح كان وسيم واكثر جاذبيه
Elton John’s voice and phrasing are so unique, and what about the piano ! What an amazing cover from one of Lennon’s close friends !
A masterpiece
He only lived a couple blocks away. Could you imagine how the crowd would have reacted if he had showed up to play this song with Elton?
+Peace Mullins There would have been too much greatness in one place, and the world would have imploded.
+Peace Mullins actually he was suppose to show up. But failed on his promise to Elton. In the very beginning of this song if you notice, that's why Elton is looking around to the back of the stage, thinking he was suppose to walk out there. As Trump would say...."Lyin' John"....LOLOLOL
+Folding lol!
Peace Mullins well everyone probably just snapped at that poiny
why not "Imagine all the people" in that crowd's reaction......
Get it?
I never really realized that Elton John was so good-looking charismatic. This guy really is a superstar.
Indeed he is awesome in so many ways. I had a crush on him in my youth. I adore him in my middle age, still.
One of the greatest showmen ever
Elton is very adorable (and sexy)! And he is so serious and passionate about his music, and the talent is so natural and far from forced. His music is absolutely stunningly beautiful, as so is his heart. I actually have a letter Elton wrote to me, wishing me good luck, love and encouragement when I was in a hospital. It is so damn obvious why this man is as famous as he is, and also why he is so loved by his family and friends, whom he has hundreds of! I don't understand who the fuck wouldn't like Elton John, and I really have to emphasize that with "fuck" because it really fucking pisses me off, sorry. He's got a heart bigger than the whole world, and talent bigger that the universe! I love you darling Elton!
So true!
@@RetroSoulGirl Well there's been better singers, but he sure is a good man.
Elton John was in his prime. Thank God for artists like him.
Elton john is always in his prime.
Absolutely beautiful. Incredible audio from the 80s. Just look at the crowd, it says everything
Hi Geraldine
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Bloody hell.. that was 3 months before John's death...
Right by his home too
If the date is correct then it is less than a month before...
vpieper The upload date was September 13, 1980? ........ That's ..... not possible.
The upload date was 29/11/2011..
exactly,unbelievable really unbelievable...
Yeah, what a bummer... 😳
4:09 "You might say, I'm a screamer" haha!!
lololol, that bites the pillow, lololol
Elton always had that great, bawdy sense of humor. :)
I have the same sense of humor as him- Most fans take everything so seriously... I prefer the goofy side of Elton. He's so hilarious!!!
Mr.Sickboy I have the same sense of humor, too. He's very witty and fun. :)
Not cool.
ELTON JOHN IS AWESOME,,,,,, Grew up listening to his music
this is simply outstanding. ive watched and listened to this over and over again. such power and sincerity! the vocals from sir elton will never be matched. other than john himself obviously. different artist, different touch.
I agree. I also watch it over & over.
Plus with everything happening in the world today.
This song is simply beautiful.
Imagine
I saw EJ in concert last year.
So glad I had the opportunity.
@@mialee9579lucky you!!😊
@@mialee9579 I went to see him in the summer! Was fantastic
This preformance was less than two months before John Lennon was shot.
RIP John Lennon, 40 years ago today.
*three months
Imagine...2 gunmen shot Lennon...and the security guard outside was C I A (Jose Perdomo).
Good lord Elton is beautiful here
He's always been beautiful but especially in this video!
Totally.
@@evenstargalaxy9586 aqui no Brasil cortimos as suas lindas músicas eu Rodilene Martins sou sua fã 🥰👍🇧🇷🤩♥️📀
He has the most beautiful eyes!
Hello Connie
How are you doing today?
at first, i did not realize who it was, 'cause he looked like Elton but more handsome !
I live a block away from the Dakota ,,I go and sit on a bench at night and just stare at the Dakota and think about John Lennon and his music
A Legend like him is never forgotten, even all these years later. He made his mark on the world.
And about Yoko who messed everything up and still lives there?
Can’t imagine. That’s deep
@John Smith whats wrong with just simply remembering someone and honoring them
John Smith you’re a funny little man
I was fortunate to be there.
that night.
everyone moving through Central Park.
(with their party items)
Going to the stage at Central Park.
What an unbelievable night we all had.
.
Amazing! I remember watching as a kid.
@@trace123321 awe
Wow 🤩
i would love if u could share a bit more of your night...thanx
@@trace123321 i IPO was a great
I’ haven’t seen this one, till now, the big Elton is singing the most famous song of his “compadre” the greatest John...thanks for share..🎊
Песня Джона Ленона -на все времена )))) фантазер ….. обожаю
Great song... *Imagine* us dreamers having a world of love...no tyrants. Freedom lovers of the world are coming together *now* "as one"💙💛🔱🕊🗽☮💐✌️
Переводится как "Представь себе". А фантазёр- это вот эта полноприводная субстанция lol
Imagine how great Sir Elton John playing a piano without barely looking at the keys and never missed a single note. 👌🏻
SIDO CHESTO is*
Cocaine
Stevie Wonder has been doing it for years.
@@CrownRock1 bruh
Kaya idol ko yan napakagaling syet sanaol may piano HAHAHAHA
"Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world"
God Bless you John
Elton in front of 450 Thousand people at Central Park, NYC. Pure Magic !
. love you john ❤ love you Elton both amazing 😊
The most successful artists dont listen to critics, like Elton, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and David Bowie and so on. These people did what they wanted and believed in.
Mercury
@@unclesebas5906 Especially Mercury, he didn't give a flying fuck about critics
@@gaminglegend 'we're going to stay together until we fucking well die I'm sure.'
@@jamesdettmann94 Yeah, he said that when there were rumors of Queen breaking up
They are all English. It's because English people don't care about critics
Elton has contributed a lot to the music industry and has always been there to support every individual such as Lennon,Freddie and many others !
It's a shame the music industry doesn't care about making music anymore. Back in the day it was the musicians business, nowadays it's owned by greedy business men and lawyers who haven't got a clue what music is all about!
Elton John even said himself he hates American Idol and the X Factor. All the proper bands played in bars and clubs for years trying to get their hands on a record deal, they don't go on some crappy talent show get it handed to them!
The Infomaniac Nowdays it's just about getting pretty face on an album cover.
The Infomaniac And the music sucks.
Elton is a fake voice that sucks and makes you want to sleep.
Сегодня была на концерте Элтона Джона в Аризоне, он бесподобен в своих 75. Какой голос, какой талант.
Чорт побери, завидую! Из современных рокеров всего три классных мелодиста - Элтон Джон и два Пола - сэр Пол Маккартни и Пол Саймон. Из трех нот способны сделать хит.
@@user-ym9xv2dd4g согласна на 100%
40 odd years ago. Love you John.
Hello Karen
How are you doing today?
Elton John. John Lennon. None greater. Simple.
Don't forget Freddie :)
PUTLEY George Michael and MJ would fit as well
yeah, how about David Bowie
Freddie Mercury
Yeah dont forget freddie
“Imagine if he was alive today and all the music he would gift us with” is what pops in my head every time RIP
I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.
Elton is a genius
Really? and I thought he was a singer.
Good reference my friend.
This is a really great cover by Elton John in front of a massive crowd on a beautiful sunny 80's day. Magnificent
Most people probably know Elton did see John that night at the after party but what people may not know was John was there for the entire show. My dentist was there that day with his wife and before the show started he saw a group of people talking with someone. Turned out to be John. He recalled they were asking him if he was going to play at all (because of MSG) and John was telling them he was just there to enjoy the show that night.
Какой же он красавчик! Глаза невероятные
OMG he was so handsome.
+Sóc Nhỏ agree, he was a very good looking guy just couldn't see it behind the crazy costumes and big glasses back in the beginning. I'm sure I'll get a lot of negativity from this...but Reg does this song a lot better than JL...sorry but my opinion, his piano gives it more strength, his voice is more powerful and defined and the band just makes it. JL sounds like he's faded away in the song after listening to Elton.
Agreed with the ".sorry but my opinion, his piano gives it more strength, his voice is
more powerful and defined and the band just makes it. JL sounds like
he's faded away in the song after listening to Elton."!
Alessandria J I completely agree. By all respect for Lennon of course. I guess they both have their unique way of singing it tho
He really was, especially here..👀
Alessandria J Elton John** he doesn’t want to be called Reginwald.
"You may say I'm a screamer" hahahah LOL He's amazing, I love this cover..
So funny but best of all is that he didnt just play with the music and finished with that. he was very noble and sang the part he had joked with.
Ooojc
Lostcoy calm down shithead. The world could do well without your kind
Слушаю каждый день.Мне уже 66. 😭Это моя молодость. Элтон - супер!!!
А мне только 16.
... и какой потрясающий текст у этой песни!!!
Был когда-то. Это да...
"Imagine no religion" - 3 words that terrify small minds everywhere.
No Religion = half of the world's problems gone......
True!
I'll never get over John Lennon's death.
Weapons Education, Remember it like yesterday.....Imagine!✌
Such a pointless death 😢😠😢
World will never get over it.
Quite Honestly. There was No Reason for him to die so tragically like that.
He was All About PEACE and LOVE. And a "Coward" shoots him in the back like that? For no reason other than he wanted to be famous?
GOD Bless You John Lennon.
nor will i
The great John Lennon was assassinated on December 8,1980, just 3 months after this concert. I remember it well, I took my first girlfriend out to dinner for her birthday. It was a very sad day indeed...
+dale3858 The day the music died, you could say. How John is still missed and LOVED all over the world. If only he'd been allowed to live, IMAGINE the music he could've made and the peace he might have brought to all the world.
+dale3858 .............At 3:30 of this video the camera is panning and you can actually see the Dakota Building were John Lennon lived and was killed in this New York concert in Central Park. The was done on purpose to show John's building during the song.
+Lisa Cunningham the day the music died was when the big bopper buddy holly and richie valens died in the plane crash lets say that in history we lost a great man
+steven brown hair
plz dont call me steven brown hair
Don’t die Elton John please 🙁
First time to watch him sings without glasses
This video is beautiful yet haunting at the same time. "He only lives just over the road". John would be murdered at the very place less than 3 months later.
I was thinking the exact same thing! I had to look at his death because I thought it was before this. But yeah, only couple months later.
His death was a hoax just like everything else in media keeping the public confused
Yeah i know right, these people make no sense!
Carl 90 top Remenber
Thought quite the same the very first time i saw it
Not so fun fact: Sir Elton John performed this less than 3 months before Mr. Lennon's death.
Even less fun fact: he met John Lennon shortly after this concert on a party in the evening, they were talking and having fun just like they had in the 70s, but Elton was pretty tired and left quite early. Elton and John agreed to meet again some time soon. But they never did
Eerie
Just sad.
@@borhaptrash5454 no one cares
@@borhaptrash5454 I think it was a great loss to not only a generation, but those in the future, who will never know the joy of seeing The Fab Four in concert together.
Great music left behind
Elton John wonderfull
John would have heard this from the Dakota... hopefully he smiled....
He was still alive at the time...
captvictor the song is touched
Matthew Yip
austin powers says trans rights well it was just 3 months before he died, so anyone could get mixed up, no need to be petty
I'm sure he did he and Elton were good friends. 👍💞
Elton John Lennon
As much as I love john Lennon, I believe Elton John has the perfect voice for this song.
I feel like im the only one that has ever noticed.....at 4:09 elton says "you may say im a screamer" and then makes a dirty face HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAH om goodness that shit is so funny i DIEDDDD
OMG NO I NOTICE THAT EVERY TIME 😭😭😭I LAUGH SO MUCH 🤣. I'm like ffs😭😂😂
nope I notice it to
Jajajaja si, no me había dado cuenta de eso
You gotta love him! 😂
I just can't get enough of Elton singing this song. I love his facial expressions when he is so proud of his talent ♡
Quite a handsome man to add to that!
Real piece of an activists
No dislikes hence proved😌
John the legend lenon
May ur legacy stay forever
I worship John & John:)
Elton rocked this song. As it was made for him, his voice fits perfectly.
Couldn’t agree more, move over John Lennon
Он потряс не эту песню, а этой песней!!! Умница, талант!!!
А почему для него? Леннон тоже прекрасно исполнил эту песню с супругой, и тоже за белым роялем... Но в исполнении сэра Элтона - это что-то. Супер!
He was so handsome and adorable omg
You look pretty good yourself! 😋
@Elton John phony
Fiona Jackson, Elton still is handsome man! ☮️
@@nottabidenfan660 Hey pal, How dare you call Elton a phony! Please do not come here with your hatred, go elsewhere pal! We Honest Elton fans don't stand for putting Elton down; especially ME, & Elton knows it, I will always STAND by the greatest singer & piana player God ever created! Got it, pal? ☮️
@@standingelton6375 STFU pole smoker! Are you that stupid?
This performance of Elton was world class. That year 1980 my mom and dad even not knew each other.
My Mummy's 35th Birthday! RIP in Heaven
The best ones always make it look so easy. I feel like Elton could have been rocked on coke and booze out of his mind and still slayed the audience. He knows his instrument so well, and he knows his voice and it's limits. True genius of a musician.
Ryan Merritt Well when people are coked up or intoxicated they follow basic instincts. Here’s a perfect example. Bob Dylan is currently an alcoholic, and he goes on stage staggering drunk. Yet he can still perform. He said when you’ve played those songs as long as he has, it sticks with him, and when he sees the audience he knows what to do. Only difference is Elton can still deliver an amazing performance drugged up.
Can you imagine how crazy the crowd would have gone if Lennon walked onstage and sat at the piano with him...
Bassman968 Epic!!!
The night before we lost John, Elton closed his concert in Portland Or with his shoutout to his great friend. Darkly moving to both artists. Jim
Imagine...being among the thousands in that crowd, so thrilled and caught up in the moment...yet not having any clue what would happen to his dear friend within just mere months...
In hindsight, it would be both a blessing and an honor to have taken part in such a monumentous event, regardless of whether or not the performance of this song would foreshadow events to come.
HBO taped this event for broadcast. And I do recall watching an encore presentation of it some years afterwards. It truly was a joy to watch Sir Elton in all the reputable flamboyance he is known for onstage. I believe this was just before he decided to purge off the majority of his stage wardrobe before it all went up on the auction block years afterwards.
Elton always looks like he's having a blast, although I'm not so sure he always is, but in this one he really looks like hes enjoying it.
Yes, he looks confident, strong, collected and calm. The way to go through life.
This was at the height of his cocaine years so that could be why 😉
@@housinauthority5258 yess he doesn't look completely sober here, butik still a great performance 💪💪💪
It was my late mom's favorite song. She took the lyrics personally.
Me podés es plicar q canta ayi x fa es bonito el canto pero no se entiende
Lol he's actually an hero and reminds me a lot of my late lovely wife love her so much 😘 😍 😍
Hello Susie,how are you doing i hope you and your family are safe!
I love how expressive he is. So captivating, Lennon would have been proud.
Ok cool
And George Harrison! ☮️
Lennon was proud for two months
@@elliot7753 Damn
john came to see him after the concert
a true gent....he lives just over the road...now an empty garden...thanks Elton
Elton Jonh is The best pianist of the world .
Imagine looking out at all those people while singing, "Imagine all the people."
Right?
He is so talented. And very handsome. Those beautiful expressive eyes. I do love him.
@Elton John Hello Darling! Nice to hear from you! 😀 I love all you're songs for 48 yrs. & counting! I'm glad you're taking care of yourself & enjoying being with your WONDERFUL family. We are truly BLESSED to have You in the world. You're also one Great Humanitarian! You truly care about all people; you have such a big heart! Please be careful & if you go outside, MASK UP! I truly care about You for 48 yrs. My Elton! 💙💜🧡💛💚❤
@@standingelton6375 hes a fake
a fraud. elton channels would have a verification tick and he wont be wasting time here. im sorry but this is true.
@@satyabratamishra4670 I'm not going to argue or fight you! We just agree to disagree, my brother! ☮️
@@standingelton6375 cool
@@standingelton6375 finally a man who understands you can agree and disagree without fighting or starting a argument ✊
Талантлив, красив и бесподобен!! Элтон - супер мега Звезда!
Красив?
@@dmitrymedvedd Если учесть, что мужчина должен быть чуть красивее обезьяны, красив! Это шутка, конечно, но увидев Элтона в молодости, мне кажется - красив!))
@@dmitrymedvedd Нет. А путин красавчик, дима?👍🏽😄🐓
@@OlekcaDovbush41 он молодец!
@@dmitrymedvedd мєдвєдєв і путін - пі@ари йо@ані
It’s hard to get downhearted when I think of what’s in store, it’s the day I’m waiting for and it’s just around the corner.
The World Economic Forum has proposed this type of system. During the day, people will use your house for meetings while you're at work. They also want steak replaced with bugs. Look into it. This is their own words. "You'll Own Nothing and Be Happy" is the article. Sounds like a great life! 😊
one of the greatest performers of our time, Sir Elton John
Watching these performances without glasses honestly makes me think it’s a crime that he hides those BEAUTIFUL eyes away like seriously LOOK AT THEM!!!!!
Hes so happy, and so funny. Only Elton can cover this song and make you smile... what i would do to have been there.
The
Sad story behind this masterpiece 😢
Is there anyone, on Earth, who can cover a song so well? I think not. Many of his originals are a gift to the world.
I have heard that Elton is one of a rare breed of celebrity! He can care about anybody without any prejudice! He became very good friends with a great conservative talk show host, while they happened to be in drug re-hab, at the same time! Elton does not draw lines in the sand! He was booed by alot of the gay community, and alot of liberals! Elton John is a true liberal! Liberal enough to do as he damned well pleases! I respect Sir Elton John as a great man! I am a right wing conservative!
too bad most of your compatriots hate gay people...maybe you should rethink your political affiliation. There is nothing in the conservative platform that is palatable to a critical thinker.
@@Bradgilliswhammyman That's pretty narrow-minded to think that most conservatives hate gay people. Just because support for the gay community is politicized by the liberal left, I hate to tell you, buddy, but TRUE conservatism hasn't a damn thing to do with social agendas. Conservatism - TRUE conservatism - is focused on economic and geopolitical issues rather than social issues. Stop listening to the mainstream media and buying into bullshit political tropes. I'm not religious, I'm EXTREMELY supportive of the gay community, and - OH! Surprise!- a political Libertarian. With EXTREMELY conservative economic and geopolitical views. So get with it, dude! Stop believing the lies of the liberal media, buddy.
@@setialphasix who did you vote for last election?
@@Bradgilliswhammyman I think you might be wrong. You want to believe we all hate gay people. I have worked with many gays as both of my careers were ones they often choose. I love my gay friends. So do most of my conservative friends. I am a registered nurse in icu.
@David Cubbage No it's just a political scam that conservatives hate gays. They don't care who you sleep with it has little to do with policy of how we run the country.
Joyous moment in time.
Wow… I’ve never come across this cover till now. It’s incredible.
I had no idea Elton was such a cutie that time
Goes without saying, BUT Elton is such a great piano player. Love what he does here
Just got his almost entirely lifetime of this legend,Icon himself Elton John new magazine that just came out this month.The great legend icon Mr.E.J.this is from (1980)in New York City just some Miles where John Lennon was probably living at the time before his assination on December 8th 1980.Great performance by E.J.&rest in ☮️ John Lennon (1940-1980)😎🤠😷🤔🎹🎚️🎧🎤🥁🎸🎞️🎥🎙️🎛️🎬🇨🇱🇺🇲
I think we can see the Dakota Building when the panoramic camera shows the crowd and the surroundings
@ ELTON John 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩Siempre!!! FAVORITO!!!!!! Esa MIRADA " Es UN ANGEL!!!!! LOS AÑOS y LA MUSICA ¡ ESE PIANO ! ETERNIDAD!!! CHAU! 23/2/23
The mainstream radio doesn't play anything special anymore. Sure there's some good music today but not so high profile like it used to be. I fell like some of the best musicians out there are John Lennon, all of the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, David Bowie, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Guns n' roses, Elvis Presley, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and the list goes on and on...
Zoonjse Pink Floyd, led zeppelin?
Yeas. They Are Def. on the list and also Dire Straits.
Zoonjse Forgot about John Fogerty
In brazil the situation on the mainstream radio is EVEN WORST!!!
Prince: "The greatest performer I have ever seen.A true genius.Musically way ahead of any of us."-Elton John.
Bravo, Sir Elton!
John Lennon would be so honored to have been alive to see you sing this beautiful song of his. You are so special, Sir Elton John!!♥️
John Lennon was alive to see this. I'm pretty sure John and Yoko were there after the show
This was the first song at my daughter's wedding for the first dance.
Felt amazing right?
Was 20yrs young when saw this peace...of art.
I wasn't a big John Lennon/Beatles fan, but I remember watching Monday Night Football when they interrupted it to say John Lennon was shot!
My first thought was . . . "Why would someone do that?"
My next thought, I don't remember --- but I just had such an overwhelming feeling of sadness that as a 17 year-old black boy I had never felt in my young life! It was at that point I realized . . . the world can be a F'd up place! Innocence lost on that 12/08/80 day! Still sad thinking about it! But glad I can!
this is beautiful. his voice is beautiful. he is beautiful. suddenly tears are running down my face.
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SAME!!! 😭