Sir Elton John: "I was so blown away by the version of Yellow Brick Road. I've never heard anyone sing one of my songs like that ever. I can't thank you enough, giving your time and blowing my mind with that version. Because when someone sings your songs they usually copy you and she made it her own. That's brilliant--it's a hard song."
@@ArztLecker No. I listened many times ..."Hunting the horny BACK toad. " this is correct. lip language does not match the pronunciation of L, you can see this in slow motion.
I can't remember the last time I heard something so exquisitely crafted, sensitively and dynamically performed, so intelligently thought out. Absolutely stunning.
🎼 This song is wonderful. Her interpreting is heaven. I dream of her doing a duet of some fabulous song with Lady Gaga, or even Billie Eilish....wouldn't that be grand!?
This is literally one of the best musical performances there ever was. Just beyond amazing. I could watch it over and over. The musician's face behind her throughout, and the little tap of his hand at the end, says it all.
She was absolutely massive back in 2007-2010 when her albums Little Voices and Kaleidoscope Heart were released. I guess you just didn't follow pop music at that time...
@@LizatHome Absolutely wrong. "People like the ordinary"??? Can you think of *_no_* modern female singers who are as extraordinarily talented as Sara? You have a hypothesis, that people like the ordinary, now prove it wrong. I wish her performances were more well known too, so I share them with my friends. But also, part of why she's not as well known as some modern performers is because of her. Her style does not cater to the experience that most concert goers are looking for: pyrotechnics, elaborate dancing, or some other gimmick (and no you cannot just blame Katy Perry or Ariana Grande for sewing those seeds. Think of all the famous bands that went nuts with the showmanship.) That's just not her way, and that's okay. Don't confuse your attempt to elevate yourself with cynicism.
I think this is the first time I could understand the lyrics. literally 15 seconds of singing with one breath, unreal She’s the most underrated and unappreciated vocalist in the business.
Didn't know she existed in 2019. This video pened up a whole new world of music, not only herself. Just knew I liked Elton. Goes to show what a small bubble we live in.
Can you imagine hearing this and NOT giving a standing ovation? This cover is unreal. Probably the best performance I have ever heard & seen, live or otherwise.
I can’t imagine NOT standing omg what a voice she has!!!!!! I never heard of her until today, she had a concert here locally two years ago had no idea until I saw it on TH-cam after this song.. WOW!!!!!
I literally react like it personally affects me and my husband came running thinking something was wrong with me. I never read the words of songs and now I read every word. So much joy to share.
I love the expression of contentment on the guitarist's face behind her. It shows how much these amazing musicians appreciate good music when they hear it.
What separates Elton John and Sara Bereilles from the rest of us mortals isn't merely their singing and instrumental skills. What really does it is the emotion they pour into their songs. His version is more defiant, her's sounds more anguished. In either case it is someone giving up their dream and going home after finding they cannot or will not thrive in the world they sought.
Cause the people making decisions have no clue. I’m sort of sick of watching rather mundane fumble to analyze weather and political comments from people who aren’t qualified to discuss matter at hand.educational system insane. I wish had this in school. Make hrs of classes turn into getting subject learned and then continue to learn more
3:10 here is a perfectly executed single breath 15 second vocal, which has clarity, power and tone and perfect pitch. No wonder Elton John raves about this cover
Am I the only one that can fall in love with someone just from experiencing a performance like this? Her talent tears my heart out of my chest. Even on the 1,000th listening.
This woman is in an inimitable league of her own. She’ll never get the accolades the many commenters say she is shorted- for good reason. She does not need a level of recognition that’s already below her if we’re equating her to pop/commercial standards of notoriety. Her musicality and performance is pure and impeccable and a treasure in a world of carbon-copied personages and stale musicianship.
love me some Sara B but what she did to this song is awful... i need to go back and listen to Bottle It Up and Between the Lines right now to wash the taste of this out of my ears.
Thankfully, Will, everyone has their opinion. Personally, I enjoyed this passionate unique interpretation . And Sir Elton's original version reflects his personal time and experience when he wrote it. Two wonderfully talented artists.
@@madwhitehare3635 this song is in 4-4 time which means in each bar has 4 quarter beats so she is not only exhaling to the count of 20, but she's modulating the air moving through her vocal cords at varying rates of speed making the notes higher or lower and at varying rates depending on how close the notes are in the vocal run. It's incredibly difficult what she's doing and it's on par with some of the greatest opera singers, in my humble opinion. 🙂
I could listen to her sing all day everyday and never feel a need for anything else. Her ability to make me smiles is second to only my wife and children.
Sara gives a great performance. Any experienced trained musician can explain why this is so good in so many words how she does it with such beautiful expression. Tone quality( knowing when to be subtle with head voice or when to belt using chest voice) precise intonation, appropriately applied dynamic nuance, careful vowel shaping on each syllable, carefully arranged orchestral backup that compliments everything she does vocally without being too much. Everything done with both precision and emotional control. Simple yet exquisitely beautiful yet modestly tasteful attire does not visually distract the listener.
Vocal coaches have been saying for years you cannot judge strain by what you see it going on in the neck. There is a lot of reasons you will see neck veins, and it has nothing to do with a persons straining.
i NEVER get tired of this. Sara is an UNSUNG DIVA - She doesn't behave like one, but her voice is legendary. so pure, and notes so clean. She has never really gotten the credit she deserves. I'm just noticing that I actually commented 8 yrs ago and I'm still in awe of her musical gift.
I'm 67 and have heard a lot of music in my time. Including loads of covers that rarely live up to the original. But this is an exception. In my opnion Sara Bareilles has taken this song to a new level. Excellent.
I was so blown away by her vocal performance that I completely forgot she was also playing the piano for awhile. When I remembered that, it completely blew my mind. I'm a singer and pianist, but this is something else entirely. Incredible.
She's playing three instruments: the piano, her voice, and the entire hall - at 3:11 you can hear when she belts so loud the mic picks up up the hall's reverb, and she wove than into the performance. Amazing. Amazing.
Gillian Miles so true, I cant explain it. I never have this reaction to music. There's just something about watching someone at the peak of their craft enjoying what they are doing while captivating a room full of people. Perfect.
I agree. I’ve liked her music for many years now but I suppose I never really appreciated how amazing her voice is. I’m a singer as well, though nearly not as talented as Sara, and her resonance and technique in general just blew me away when I first heard her sing live.
It’s also a complete joy to watch the adoration on the guitarist’s face behind her. At the end, he pumps his guitar and if feels like he’s saying ‘ she totally nailed it’ and she did of course.
I actually heard the lyrics - all of them delivered by a woman with a beautiful and very powerful voice. It brought tears to my eyes. After all these years I finally get this song. Amazing.
Agreed I even felt quite emotional and I don't know why , what a performance and rendition, I've always loved this song, but now I even know the words lol first time in 48 years !
Has to be 6 or 7 times for me now. J I’m playing it for people I know hahaha… It’s just so moving, intriguing and inspired. Gorgeous is an understatement.
3:03 - When pure, raw emotion aligns with professional talent. A truly remarkable moment. I'm a professional musician and I love watching/listening to moments like these. At my stage, it takes a truly gifted individual to give me chills. This did it. Thank you, Sara.
Exactly! I surely don't have perfect pitch or anything, but when she meets the same note as the violins with all that raw energy PERFECTLY, all the elements of the song become one in an instant. If you don't immediately get tears in your eyes then you just don't love music!
Absolutely incredible! Such a stunning interpretation She changes just a few notes and makes it her own. Her pitch, her timing, her control, her delivery - I love it all. She doesn't over-sing, but uses her power when she needs to. I am now a huge Sara B. fan.
Besides pure talent, which Sara has in spades, what I love about her is that instead of resting on talent alone, you can see hard she has worked at her craft. Her breath control alone, is astounding. I see people comment all the time about how she should be “bigger” or “more famous” than she is. And she could be, if she wanted to go the pop star route. Clearly she is looking for something more, and she is achieving it. She has integrity not seen often in mainstream music. When it is all said and done I think she will be relevant long after most of today’s “stars” have faded.
Maybe spare some kudos for Bernie Taupin, who wrote these words: When are you gonna come down? When are you going to land? I should have stayed on the farm I should have listened to my old man You know you can't hold me forever I didn't sign up with you I'm not a present for your friends to open This boy's too young to be singing, the blues So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough Back to the howling old owl in the woods Hunting the horny back toad Oh I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road What do you think you'll do then? I bet that'll shoot down your plane It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics To set you on your feet again Maybe you'll get a replacement There's plenty like me to be found Mongrels who ain't got a penny Sniffing for tidbits like you on the ground So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough Back to the howling old owl in the woods Hunting the horny back toad Oh I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road
Sounds like this was inspired by some poor soul who was a kept man who knew they were expendable and being used as some kind of sex slave ("I'm not a present for your friends to open")
Love the early songs. The fox was the last thing I bought. Too commercial after that and very few songs that moved me. Not a great performer either. Very campy.
Have I ever lived before this moment? Will life always be divided by time prior to hearing this the first time and everything hence? I'm undone. Beautiful!
Beautiful rendition of a timeless classic. Sara Bareilles is not only a very gifted songwriter herself, but also a phenomenal singer and performer. Love this.
Sara B. is so incredible its SHOCKING. she is an incredible interpreter of song, on top of that she can sing both strong and like an angel what a privilege to hear this!
Some original songs are so good that you think there cannot ever be a better version of that song. This version is so incredible beautiful, it proves me wrong.
The arrangement makes it. She starts and finishes with the simplest of chords resisting the temptation to turn into yet another power ballad. She concentrated all the emotion on that beautiful middle section. Stunning.
I was just thinking about the remarkable focus required to deliver that note while continuing to play the piano! I'm not a pianist or vocalist but can appreciate that it's probably pretty darn tough. Her interpretation truly displays Sara's artistry, supported by her undeniable musical talents.
My favorite song by Elton John... much of the song she matches the quality of the original. The rest of the song she absolutely sends into the stratosphere - omg what a perfect voice.
I completely feel the sadness that the writer wanted us to feel, especially when she roared with such powerful voice. She unlocked the hidden “one piece" inside this song to every audience and pierce thru our bodies. I am so glad to find this perfect version.
After becoming addicted to this video, I couldn't help but fall in love with her. I'd only heard Love Song, which was terrific (I'm a 40 year pianist, myself) and fun to play, then a few years pass and I sort of stumbled across this about a week ago, and.....WOW! The magical droning of the chord progressions, and Sara's captivating & heartfelt vocals made my hair stand straight up! This talented lady took a song from decades back, and breathed new life into it. I especially loved the ending, when she kind of short cut into the Db, Eb & F to take it home beautifully. I'm in awe. Thank you, Sara!! We want more!!
I'm with you Glenn. I'm a guitarist and play along to her several times a week. Her emotion, the pureness and perfect tone in her voice makes my playing along seem like a gift. This feeds my soul. Hope you understand.
@@LinYouToo you’re welcome. Actually she changed the progression at the end of the chorus line. Elton ended the chorus with the walk down, F, E. Dm, C, Bb, C, F. In addition to the Bb-C, F, Sara puts in a Db to Eb to F (between the C and F). And this is all based under the assumption that the key of the song is in F.
As many have mentioned Angelina Jordan (no kidding and it doesn't surprise me!!!), I've been listening to different simgers' versions of this song. There is a part of me that wonders how one can separate AJ on AGT and Gala, who won Belgiums Got Talent. Then I come here and listen to Sara, and I'm just blown away with this performance. Not only does she have a nice voice (no cackling!!), but this arrangement is just so professional and classy. I really enjoyed this.
Can't believe it's taken 9 years for me to discover this. I've always loved this song, and heard it many times, but never has it made a tear roll down my cheek. Until today. Exceptional. Thank you.
This is wonderful. An interpretation as valid as that of Elton’s. There can be no higher praise. Edit, this is superior. Such exquisite vocal control and variety of tone. Her voice is utterly bewitching.
Recently discovered this video. Just a girl on a piano singing her heart out. No booty shaking. No low cut dress. There is just something noble about her performance.
yes. the total lack of artifice. the total dedication she plays with. it's awesome. mucxh like Adele, she needs nothing but a piano and her magnificent voice.
Love the guy in the background, in the orchestra, just enjoying his front row seat smiling at how good she is.
I'm him also ❤
Maybe the father?
Yep. He is blissed out.
I agree! She' belongs at the top of the profession!
@@VincenzoCiaramaglianope. What a stupid comment
Sir Elton John: "I was so blown away by the version of Yellow Brick Road. I've never heard anyone sing one of my songs like that ever. I can't thank you enough, giving your time and blowing my mind with that version. Because when someone sings your songs they usually copy you and she made it her own. That's brilliant--it's a hard song."
He didn't say all of this.
@@ruffruff7510 Yes he did.
@@ruffruff7510 Refer to duet Elton did with her on Gravity, he said all of this.
@@nikita-dh5je, my apologies. I thought you wrote "hard on".
Sir Elton.... listen to Anglina Jordan... she takes it away!
We are all embodied in that guitarist watching her, gobsmacked, and full of respect for this performance.
It’s her father
@@michaelmcgreevy2894 That's pretty cool
@@michaelmcgreevy2894what? No. Are you sure?
I was just thinking the same thing👍🏼
So true.
Every time I listen to Sara’s version I get chills! Anyone else?
💥🤙🏾♥️
Yes❤
every time!
It's the only version to listen to
In terms of musicality, emoting Angelina Jordan elevating SB version even more!!!!
Ive probably listened to this specific performance more than 100 times. I still cannot find a single note out of place. Sara is a gift.
All the way from Hawaii thank you for singing that song so beautifully done such a beautiful voice and Talent
Listen again then properly
Right at 2:59 it sounds like she says "horny BLACK TOE" instead of "BACKED TOAD". Perhaps not a note error but lyrical.
@@ArztLecker No. I listened many times ..."Hunting the horny BACK toad. " this is correct. lip language does not match the pronunciation of L, you can see this in slow motion.
elton heard this, and contacted her, wanted to perform this song with her...and they did. look it up.
This isn't a mere cover, it's a re-invention of the song. What a beautiful interpretation Sara.
Stunning.
If you like this one, go find her cover of it in Atlanta, 2013. Jaw-dropping.
I've heard it like 4 times already. amazing rendition.
have you seen Angelina Jordan sing this song?
@@lucreziajackson3326 Angelina Jordan has a great voice and a good future ahead, but Sara's interpretation is far better than Angelina's.
I can't remember the last time I heard something so exquisitely crafted, sensitively and dynamically performed, so intelligently thought out. Absolutely stunning.
@david Myers it’s JT... from TMB... hope you’re doing well! I agree it was an exquisite performance!
🎼 This song is wonderful. Her interpreting is heaven.
I dream of her doing a duet of some fabulous song with Lady Gaga, or even Billie Eilish....wouldn't that be grand!?
Tender rendition.
@@NN-jv5is Thank you for giving Angelina Jordan the idea for her version of this song.
th-cam.com/video/Ozd2ja7mAgM/w-d-xo.html
This woman - her talent - isn't appreciated enough. Her vocals are... I'm speechless.
Her nostalgia brought to 2024
TH-cam keeps insisting that I want to watch this video again. And it is 100% right.
First time for me, but what a gift it was.
This is literally one of the best musical performances there ever was. Just beyond amazing. I could watch it over and over. The musician's face behind her throughout, and the little tap of his hand at the end, says it all.
He knows he was just part of perfect performance. Doesn't get much better than that feeling right there. Cheers!
It's literally not. It's a good performance, but it's not remotely close to one of the best ever.
Why is this woman not the biggest thing in music? She outshines every contemporary female singer today.
She was absolutely massive back in 2007-2010 when her albums Little Voices and Kaleidoscope Heart were released. I guess you just didn't follow pop music at that time...
Her music isn't main stream. Just like Joni Mitchell. She is amazingly talent, but just not for everybody. Not a mass "product"
Everybody else grabbed all the good publicists.
@@LizatHome Absolutely wrong. "People like the ordinary"??? Can you think of *_no_* modern female singers who are as extraordinarily talented as Sara? You have a hypothesis, that people like the ordinary, now prove it wrong.
I wish her performances were more well known too, so I share them with my friends. But also, part of why she's not as well known as some modern performers is because of her. Her style does not cater to the experience that most concert goers are looking for: pyrotechnics, elaborate dancing, or some other gimmick (and no you cannot just blame Katy Perry or Ariana Grande for sewing those seeds. Think of all the famous bands that went nuts with the showmanship.) That's just not her way, and that's okay. Don't confuse your attempt to elevate yourself with cynicism.
@@leomarshall4059 haha this gave me a good giggle. Quick wit.
I think this is the first time I could understand the lyrics.
literally 15 seconds of singing with one breath, unreal
She’s the most underrated and unappreciated vocalist in the business.
I don't know much about singing, and this is the first time I heard her, but I was absolutely mesmerized!
"Back to the howling old owl in the woods". Who knew? 🤷♂️
Yoga probably helps
I agree!!!!! Sara is so very awesome and her Talent is so REAL!!!!
@@burns1210 I think it’s actually at @3:11-3:25
This is how I discovered Sara. Forever changed my life.
How so?
Didn't know she existed in 2019. This video pened up a whole new world of music, not only herself. Just knew I liked Elton. Goes to show what a small bubble we live in.
You only have to look at the smile on the face of the acoustic guitarist behind her (who is not playing in this) to know just how wonderful this is.
The standard is set for what a cover of a classic song is capable of sounding like. She's absolutely angelic.
Can you imagine hearing this and NOT giving a standing ovation? This cover is unreal. Probably the best performance I have ever heard & seen, live or otherwise.
I can’t imagine NOT standing omg what a voice she has!!!!!! I never heard of her until today, she had a concert here locally two years ago had no idea until I saw it on TH-cam after this song.. WOW!!!!!
I literally react like it personally affects me and my husband came running thinking something was wrong with me.
I never read the words of songs and now I read every word.
So much joy to share.
Yes it is beautiful rendition awesome
God given talent!
@@daledeese983 she is an awesome singer
I love the expression of contentment on the guitarist's face behind her. It shows how much these amazing musicians appreciate good music when they hear it.
Well said they know the one's
I was waiting for someone to mention him. :) Him and I had the same expression throughout the entire song
She sings everything as if it was beautiful, legible print versus sloppy cursive....
I was scrolling down to find this comment!
What separates Elton John and Sara Bereilles from the rest of us mortals isn't merely their singing and instrumental skills. What really does it is the emotion they pour into their songs. His version is more defiant, her's sounds more anguished. In either case it is someone giving up their dream and going home after finding they cannot or will not thrive in the world they sought.
@Clever Trevor they stay in their room and blossom away from the idiocrity..harvest their own mind
Beautiful rendition. And thanks Pete for explaining. The lure of the yellow brick road and penthouse life aint always what it seems.
Cause the people making decisions have no clue. I’m sort of sick of watching rather mundane fumble to analyze weather and political comments from people who aren’t qualified to discuss matter at hand.educational system insane. I wish had this in school. Make hrs of classes turn into getting subject learned and then continue to learn more
Pete Guard very well said!
Yess
3:10 here is a perfectly executed single breath 15 second vocal, which has clarity, power and tone and perfect pitch. No wonder Elton John raves about this cover
And she makes us wait for it.
imagine how many times she praticed for to go this perfection.
And no Autotune!
Boy you got that right! What an amazing moment!
yep, dead on 310 to 330 magic
i keep coming back to this
Her voice is absolutely haunting. She gives me goosebumps
Her nuanced voice is breathtaking. 🌹👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Not just the vocal cover but the orchestral arrangement is sublime. The strings are incredible.
She has a solo live cover of this too, equally incredible
Am I the only one that can fall in love with someone just from experiencing a performance like this? Her talent tears my heart out of my chest. Even on the 1,000th listening.
This woman is in an inimitable league of her own. She’ll never get the accolades the many commenters say she is shorted- for good reason. She does not need a level of recognition that’s already below her if we’re equating her to pop/commercial standards of notoriety. Her musicality and performance is pure and impeccable and a treasure in a world of carbon-copied personages and stale musicianship.
10yrs later and still get goosebumps listening to her.
I'm speechless. Sara is a musical genius. I love her changes to the song, every change so perfectly placed.
love me some Sara B but what she did to this song is awful... i need to go back and listen to Bottle It Up and Between the Lines right now to wash the taste of this out of my ears.
Thankfully, Will, everyone has their opinion. Personally, I enjoyed this passionate unique interpretation . And Sir Elton's original version reflects his personal time and experience when he wrote it. Two wonderfully talented artists.
Agreed!
The guitarist behind her is giving her the sweetest smile.
haha that is so true!!!
+Jeb Hoge Lol! I was looking out for him the whole time because of your comment. Seeing his was like finding Waldo at that point. Hahaha
He absolutely makes this clip so much better. Like a proud Dad. Love watching him.
He gets to sit just feet away and enjoy this brilliant performance. I would be smiling just like that.
Jeb Hoge that was the first thing I noticed. His smile says it all.
Her control is astonishing! That 5 bar run makes my heart sing!
I don’t know what a five bar run is, but whatever it is I agree with you because there’s NOTHING wrong with this song…🤗
@@madwhitehare3635 this song is in 4-4 time which means in each bar has 4 quarter beats so she is not only exhaling to the count of 20, but she's modulating the air moving through her vocal cords at varying rates of speed making the notes higher or lower and at varying rates depending on how close the notes are in the vocal run. It's incredibly difficult what she's doing and it's on par with some of the greatest opera singers, in my humble opinion. 🙂
I could listen to her sing all day everyday and never feel a need for anything else. Her ability to make me smiles is second to only my wife and children.
Sara gives a great performance. Any experienced trained musician can explain why this is so good in so many words how she does it with such beautiful expression. Tone quality( knowing when to be subtle with head voice or when to belt using chest voice) precise intonation, appropriately applied dynamic nuance, careful vowel shaping on each syllable, carefully arranged orchestral backup that compliments everything she does vocally without being too much. Everything done with both precision and emotional control. Simple yet exquisitely beautiful yet modestly tasteful attire does not visually distract the listener.
@@mattyb5345 just go to 3:10 and tell me she's straining...
Vocal coaches have been saying for years you cannot judge strain by what you see it going on in the neck. There is a lot of reasons you will see neck veins, and it has nothing to do with a persons straining.
i NEVER get tired of this. Sara is an UNSUNG DIVA - She doesn't behave like one, but her voice is legendary. so pure, and notes so clean. She has never really gotten the credit she deserves. I'm just noticing that I actually commented 8 yrs ago and I'm still in awe of her musical gift.
Sara Bareilles really is the musician’s musician. Such effortless power in her vocals ❤ ❤❤
AMAZING. I could listen to this forever. She is incandescent.
I agree! She truly is just that!
I'm 67 and have heard a lot of music in my time. Including loads of covers that rarely live up to the original. But this is an exception. In my opnion Sara Bareilles has taken this song to a new level. Excellent.
Hard to listen to this version without wiping tears. Breathtaking rendition, I am speechless. Thank you.
Whenever I come back to watch this I have to do it at least 5 times. One of the best performances ever
Sara covers this song perfectly and I love it .
I was so blown away by her vocal performance that I completely forgot she was also playing the piano for awhile. When I remembered that, it completely blew my mind. I'm a singer and pianist, but this is something else entirely. Incredible.
She's playing three instruments: the piano, her voice, and the entire hall - at 3:11 you can hear when she belts so loud the mic picks up up the hall's reverb, and she wove than into the performance. Amazing. Amazing.
I could listen to her do that one phrase a thousand times and never get tired of it
Back after 8yrs to listen to this to her sing this song and I still get chills when she hits those high notes.
She is truly a legend and master of her craft. Bow down to the queen. NO ONE ELSE COMES CLOSE TO MS. BAREILLES .
We are in the presence of greatness.
Grihe: amen
Music so good that it brings one to tears. She knocked this out of the park.
Gillian Miles so true, I cant explain it. I never have this reaction to music. There's just something about watching someone at the peak of their craft enjoying what they are doing while captivating a room full of people. Perfect.
She’s the most underrated and unappreciated vocalist in the business.
Steve Paradiso no kidding. I feel like I’ve been living under a rock now. Just found this vid. And her. Incredible.
I agree. I’ve liked her music for many years now but I suppose I never really appreciated how amazing her voice is.
I’m a singer as well, though nearly not as talented as Sara, and her resonance and technique in general just blew me away when I first heard her sing live.
I just discovered her. I think she is lovely. I've started down that rabbit hole . I expect I will find many wonderful and exciting
things.
Been saying that for YEARS. I totally agree.
No, Brandi Carlile is
I'm a rather jaded 64 yr old. It takes a lot to move me. So why did this bring me to tears? I had never heard this version.
Then the original solo version of this symphonic presentation will make you bawl: th-cam.com/video/Ozd2ja7mAgM/w-d-xo.html
@@iroulis I love that version
It’s also a complete joy to watch the adoration on the guitarist’s face behind her. At the end, he pumps his guitar and if feels like he’s saying ‘ she totally nailed it’ and she did of course.
I've literally watched this 50 times. It's so freaking good.
I actually heard the lyrics - all of them delivered by a woman with a beautiful and very powerful voice. It brought tears to my eyes. After all these years I finally get this song. Amazing.
I dare say a flawless performance, and just incredibly moving. I've watched this probably 3 times so far.
Agreed I even felt quite emotional and I don't know why , what a performance and rendition, I've always loved this song, but now I even know the words lol first time in 48 years !
I'm on 3 now. Going through comments. Grateful others appreciate this.
Love the original. Love this version.
Just so good.
3 times a week this year.
Has to be 6 or 7 times for me now. J
I’m playing it for people I know hahaha… It’s just so moving, intriguing and inspired. Gorgeous is an understatement.
Those are rookies numbers
3:03 - When pure, raw emotion aligns with professional talent. A truly remarkable moment. I'm a professional musician and I love watching/listening to moments like these. At my stage, it takes a truly gifted individual to give me chills. This did it.
Thank you, Sara.
Exactly! I surely don't have perfect pitch or anything, but when she meets the same note as the violins with all that raw energy PERFECTLY, all the elements of the song become one in an instant. If you don't immediately get tears in your eyes then you just don't love music!
I have listened to this many, many times and all my hairs still stand up on end. Amazing
3:10 to 3:35 never hear the word "road" sound so beautiful . . . . amazing. I think I am in love.
I never realised how great a song this is until I heard this version...
I agree
Me too
Same! Elton is one of my heroes but she really brings out the utter masterpiece of this song
At 59 I finally know the words. Love it.
Same 🤍
Absolutely incredible! Such a stunning interpretation She changes just a few notes and makes it her own. Her pitch, her timing, her control, her delivery - I love it all. She doesn't over-sing, but uses her power when she needs to. I am now a huge Sara B. fan.
Superb take on one of Elton’s classic!
Well said... she's simply transcendant, I can see the field of poppies all blooming at once :-)
Besides pure talent, which Sara has in spades, what I love about her is that instead of resting on talent alone, you can see hard she has worked at her craft. Her breath control alone, is astounding. I see people comment all the time about how she should be “bigger” or “more famous” than she is. And she could be, if she wanted to go the pop star route. Clearly she is looking for something more, and she is achieving it. She has integrity not seen often in mainstream music. When it is all said and done I think she will be relevant long after most of today’s “stars” have faded.
Tiki Stanford could NOT agere more
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
One hundred thousand percent !!!
Simply the best sound ever made by combining a human voice and an instrument.❤
no words to describe her vocals. my god. the tone, the power. amazing.
Maybe spare some kudos for Bernie Taupin, who wrote these words:
When are you gonna come down?
When are you going to land?
I should have stayed on the farm
I should have listened to my old man
You know you can't hold me forever
I didn't sign up with you
I'm not a present for your friends to open
This boy's too young to be singing, the blues
So goodbye yellow brick road
Where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road
What do you think you'll do then?
I bet that'll shoot down your plane
It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics
To set you on your feet again
Maybe you'll get a replacement
There's plenty like me to be found
Mongrels who ain't got a penny
Sniffing for tidbits like you on the ground
So goodbye yellow brick road
Where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road
Thank you! Such a beautiful song!
Could've only been written by a farm boy.
Sounds like this was inspired by some poor soul who was a kept man who knew they were expendable and being used as some kind of sex slave ("I'm not a present for your friends to open")
Simply the best cover ever!
Love the early songs. The fox was the last thing I bought. Too commercial after that and very few songs that moved me. Not a great performer either. Very campy.
Simply the greatest vocal performance I've ever heard. Astounding.
Oh Sara's version is simply exquisitely done❤ sorry Elton, i love you, but this is my new favorite version!
"you cant plant me in your penthouse" gave me frickin chills....love her voice
Its absolutely NUTTY how talented she is. The fact she can play a piano and sing like that is insaneee
Have I ever lived before this moment? Will life always be divided by time prior to hearing this the first time and everything hence? I'm undone. Beautiful!
That's a lovely comment.
Beautiful rendition of a timeless classic. Sara Bareilles is not only a very gifted songwriter herself, but also a phenomenal singer and performer. Love this.
Sara B. is so incredible its SHOCKING. she is an incredible interpreter of song, on top of that she can sing both strong and like an angel what a privilege to hear this!
I cried. Her rendition of this song easily pierces through the heart. So much emotions!!!
This is an amazing version for this song. Sara bareilles crushed it, my favorite version I have heard!!!
My choir teacher showed us american voices about a week ago and I saw this and I'm obsessed with it. Sara was queen and she's still queen
And that ladies and gentlemen, is how you cover a song! Outstanding!!
One of the most beautiful voices this planet has ever been blessed enough to hear. 🙏🏻
Sara's just a pure work of art. Elton is smiling, if not, he should be !!
Some original songs are so good that you think there cannot ever be a better version of that song. This version is so incredible beautiful, it proves me wrong.
True !
That note on the last " toooooaaad..." omg unexpected and totally gratifying. What a wonderful performance.
The arrangement makes it. She starts and finishes with the simplest of chords resisting the temptation to turn into yet another power ballad. She concentrated all the emotion on that beautiful middle section. Stunning.
Her version is extremely intimate... just like all her songs. That long "Ooooh" gives the shivers! 17 seconds long without breathing....!!!
Loooove it :D
I was just thinking about the remarkable focus required to deliver that note while continuing to play the piano! I'm not a pianist or vocalist but can appreciate that it's probably pretty darn tough. Her interpretation truly displays Sara's artistry, supported by her undeniable musical talents.
Listened to this about 20 times today... she’s amazing!
She kills it every time. She can sing anything.
Sara is just in a class of her own and this rendition of Yellow Brick Road is freeking me out! Beautifully done.
Good lord, this is beautiful. It's like she was born to sing it.
Goosebumps!!!! She’s the real deal, no lip sink just pure artistic and music talent and work!!!!! ❤️
OMG! So much talent in the world. She is amazing!!
Easily one of the best Elton John covers I have ever heard!!
My favorite song by Elton John... much of the song she matches the quality of the original. The rest of the song she absolutely sends into the stratosphere - omg what a perfect voice.
Sara is an angel.
Angelina Jordan looks like an angel in her voice and stage present.
Your listening to high quality music, know you have exceptional music taste!❤
Every time I hear this version , I love it more.
She really put heart and soul into this. So good.
Best cover of this song I ever heard.
God she is stunning. I just love the guitarist behind her looking at her with such admiration...
She has such amazing control with her voice. I could listen to this every day.
I am always late...but am just discovering this gem. She gives me chills when she sings!!!!
I completely feel the sadness that the writer wanted us to feel, especially when she roared with such powerful voice. She unlocked the hidden “one piece" inside this song to every audience and pierce thru our bodies. I am so glad to find this perfect version.
The entire orchestra in the background is smiling! Absolutely brilliant.
After becoming addicted to this video, I couldn't help but fall in love with her. I'd only heard Love Song, which was terrific (I'm a 40 year pianist, myself) and fun to play, then a few years pass and I sort of stumbled across this about a week ago, and.....WOW! The magical droning of the chord progressions, and Sara's captivating & heartfelt vocals made my hair stand straight up! This talented lady took a song from decades back, and breathed new life into it. I especially loved the ending, when she kind of short cut into the Db, Eb & F to take it home beautifully. I'm in awe. Thank you, Sara!! We want more!!
Thank you for explaining the chord progressions. I just love the whole feel. It’s beautiful 😍
I'm with you Glenn. I'm a guitarist and play along to her several times a week. Her emotion, the pureness and perfect tone in her voice makes my playing along seem like a gift. This feeds my soul. Hope you understand.
@@LinYouToo you’re welcome. Actually she changed the progression at the end of the chorus line. Elton ended the chorus with the walk down, F, E. Dm, C, Bb, C, F. In addition to the Bb-C, F, Sara puts in a Db to Eb to F (between the C and F). And this is all based under the assumption that the key of the song is in F.
As many have mentioned Angelina Jordan (no kidding and it doesn't surprise me!!!), I've been listening to different simgers' versions of this song. There is a part of me that wonders how one can separate AJ on AGT and Gala, who won Belgiums Got Talent. Then I come here and listen to Sara, and I'm just blown away with this performance. Not only does she have a nice voice (no cackling!!), but this arrangement is just so professional and classy. I really enjoyed this.
Can't believe it's taken 9 years for me to discover this. I've always loved this song, and heard it many times, but never has it made a tear roll down my cheek.
Until today. Exceptional. Thank you.
She hypnotized me. Outstanding.
Holy crap! Her rendition is worthy of worship!
This is wonderful. An interpretation as valid as that of Elton’s. There can be no higher praise.
Edit, this is superior. Such exquisite vocal control and variety of tone. Her voice is utterly bewitching.
Recently discovered this video. Just a girl on a piano singing her heart out. No booty shaking. No low cut dress. There is just something noble about her performance.
yes. the total lack of artifice. the total dedication she plays with. it's awesome. mucxh like Adele, she needs nothing but a piano and her magnificent voice.
I just discovered her today. "Armour". I've been in heaven...ytube. Yellow Brick Road just grabbed my heart and so did Sara...omg
Actual talent.
So believable.
A ‘low cut dress’ and ‘booty shaking’ have absolutely nothing to do with talent. Goodbye Bob.
i come back to this every hour
It's purely pure. It's just amazing.