And this, ladies and gentlemen, is HOW you perform your talent live. History will be kind to Sir Elton. He is a unique artist whose gift of genius is a blessing on all.
Absolutely mesmerising, Elton and Nigel giving it some, an amazing performance. Am I wrong to wish Elton was this young now so that we would have him around for many decades more.
Wow....he isn't called Captain Fantastic for nothing is he? and NIgels performance in this is breathtaking too...both gorgeous men, both incredible performers..just brilliant......
11-17-70 blew me away when it came out and it is still my favorite Elton John album. This performance is from the same vintage and, while not as long as the one on the album, captures what Elton was all about at the time. The biggest thing that bothered me about Rocketman was how they replaced this song with Crocodile Rock. This was the song that wowed the critics and paved the way for his success.
Personally I thought he ruined it. As for ths success you mention. It depends from which country's perspective. USA (as an example), were slow starters; with Elton and Bowie. Maybe it's down to the radio selection at that time.
You might find these interesting bangnzdrum.blogspot.com/2013/07/from-pinner-to-la-elton-johns-big.html bangnzdrum.blogspot.com/2018/10/february-1970-bowie-in-obscurity-mick.html
Showing my age but I was fortunate to see EJ, Nov 1971 in Manchester. this video brings back the energy and passion of the concert I saw. No flamboyance of the later years just pure wonderful music. Thanks for posting, Thanks EJ for wonderful memories.
The drummer is Nigel Olson. You can see how beautiful Nigel is in Elton John - Sixty Years On, 1971 (rare live clip). Unfortunately, there is no other video that has better quality and this video is not complete, but you have to see it. Because you've already watched 60 years on Studio and the live version is completely different
This was around the same time The Partridge family went to #1 with "I think I love you." So Elton was doing something very original and unorthodox back then.
Gus was the best producer Elton ever worked with, he was never afraid to push EJ or call him out on his shit. I was fortunate to have met Gus in 2000 at the East End Lights expo that year, kind man. May he rest in peace
Thank you for posting. I've listened to the 11-17-70 version about a million times, and consider it Nigel Olsson's best track ever w/EJ. I didn't realize until seeing this that he was using mallets. Great shots of him flailing away!
in 1989...i was at madison square garden for to ej shows...and he performed a monster version of THE KING MUST DIE...ONE OF THE GREATEST ALL TIME PERFORMANCES OF A SONG I HAVE EVER WITNESSED...BREATHTAKING....he did 60 years on as well i believe...BUT...THE KING MUST DIE is beyond brilliant..and the way he performed it back then...you knew you were in the presence of brilliance
Elton was great at this time of his career,his 1st 6 albums were so great,and i had every one of them,but when he started wearing costumes and being flamboyant and commercial i was done
Love hearing this vintage stuff and, especially, SEEING it! My only complaint is with the video not being quite in sync with the sound; that is a minor distraction. Still, amazing to be able to witness such genius at the height of its creativity!
Gus is relaying old news at the start of this, since Elton already did a great three-piece band version of this song the year before, in 1970. It's on Elton's live album, recorded on 11-17-70.
They are not drunk...that doesn't hurt this song. It is just a lack of taste or the fact that this isn't the song from the beginning. That makes it less appealing for me too.
When are ever gonna see a proper release of all his live video? So much from the 70s and 80s that has never been put out, or did on VHS. Cmon it’s sitting in some vault somewhere doing nobody any good.
I saw another clip of this and it said it was in Tokyo. Kind of funny considering if look at Elton’s mouth you’ll notice the voice and lip movement is a bit off! I know he’s not lip syncing, it’s probably some technical problem. Did anyone else notice that?
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is HOW you perform your talent live. History will be kind to Sir Elton. He is a unique artist whose gift of genius is a blessing on all.
He is a blessing...after ny friend saw him at the Fillmore East in 1971 she said that was what she was going to do all her life...and she did!
Well said.
This sounds like a fucking train crash ladies and gentlemen. Talk about overindulgent. What a crap song.
I don't like this arrangement, in fact it's ghastly.
@@maxwellfan55 to each their own. I respect your opinion.
Nigel playing out of his mind and so is Elton. Wow! The energy of youth
It's called being a genius!
God Nigel kicked it!
I have loved this since I first heard about 50years ago
Absolutely mesmerising, Elton and Nigel giving it some, an amazing performance. Am I wrong to wish Elton was this young now so that we would have him around for many decades more.
Not in the least. When I was in middle school, someone had a radio in the hall, Crocodile Rock was on and I said, "Man, what is that song?"
And your wish has been my since I saw ROCKETMAN opening night last May.
No you’re not wrong! I feel the same way! I’m 60 now and I’ve been a fan since 1973. How I miss those days!
All's I can say is,WOW. What a performance. Elton and Nigel really had it going on.
They still do!!!
Wow....he isn't called Captain Fantastic for nothing is he? and NIgels performance in this is breathtaking too...both gorgeous men, both incredible performers..just brilliant......
Wow, that's awesome!
11-17-70 blew me away when it came out and it is still my favorite Elton John album. This performance is from the same vintage and, while not as long as the one on the album, captures what Elton was all about at the time. The biggest thing that bothered me about Rocketman was how they replaced this song with Crocodile Rock. This was the song that wowed the critics and paved the way for his success.
Personally I thought he ruined it.
As for ths success you mention.
It depends from which country's perspective.
USA (as an example), were slow starters; with Elton and Bowie.
Maybe it's down to the radio selection at that time.
You might find these interesting
bangnzdrum.blogspot.com/2013/07/from-pinner-to-la-elton-johns-big.html
bangnzdrum.blogspot.com/2018/10/february-1970-bowie-in-obscurity-mick.html
How in the world does he hammer out that tune on a piano with such precision and passion and sing at the same time?
Yeah, and how does he fire and devastate the two guys on stage with him 4 years later?
Dexter Haven - you do understand that things happen offstage too
Because he's Elton and a musical genius!
Bytor Gerhold you are so right my friend! Amazing
Because he Is a genius!!!
OMG what a pianist and a composer and a singer...
Showing my age but I was fortunate to see EJ, Nov 1971 in Manchester. this video brings back the energy and passion of the concert I saw. No flamboyance of the later years just pure wonderful music. Thanks for posting, Thanks EJ for wonderful memories.
For thode who underestimate the power of a three piece band, shut up and listen to this. Elton was a monster.
You sound like you wrote that while in a 3-piece suit.
He still is.
elton john can perform in any kind of band, even solo. this man can do it all and has done it all.
He is a legend
nirvana also an amazing and very popular three piece band
Nigel beatin tha drums like a red headed step child.
I saw Elton with Nigel and Dee in April 1971 at the Fillmore East...unreal!!!!
Another excellent piece by Sir Elton. The best music we hear today is often 40 years old or more.
How will this song hold up 60 years on?
stunning
The drummer is Nigel Olson. You can see how beautiful Nigel is in Elton John - Sixty Years On, 1971 (rare live clip). Unfortunately, there is no other video that has better quality and this video is not complete, but you have to see it. Because you've already watched 60 years on Studio and the live version is completely different
This was around the same time The Partridge family went to #1 with "I think I love you."
So Elton was doing something very original and unorthodox back then.
............GENIUS, Elton Mozart John........
This performance gives me chills!!! Great song !!! Elton, Nigel & Dee are AWESOME!!!!
Phenomenal memory. THIS is Elton John. I got 11/17/70 when I was 7, still have.
I have it too!
Gus was the best producer Elton ever worked with, he was never afraid to push EJ or call him out on his shit. I was fortunate to have met Gus in 2000 at the East End Lights expo that year, kind man. May he rest in peace
For a 3 piece arrangement, impossible for anyone to duplicate! Every aspect of this performance was perfection
Thank you for posting. I've listened to the 11-17-70 version about a million times, and consider it Nigel Olsson's best track ever w/EJ. I didn't realize until seeing this that he was using mallets. Great shots of him flailing away!
Very hard to find fault with Elton's music.....any fault....truly amazing.....
Quel immense artiste Elton John! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Like Gus says, how the hell’s he gonna do it? But he does it. What a great vid. Elton forever.
This is an awesome version of that song, definitely better in my mind than the album. Love to see Nigel's drumming. Awesome!
Insanely great
best era
One of my favourite songs. I love the classic Elton John up until the blue moves album.
in 1989...i was at madison square garden for to ej shows...and he performed a monster version of THE KING MUST DIE...ONE OF THE GREATEST ALL TIME PERFORMANCES OF A SONG I HAVE EVER WITNESSED...BREATHTAKING....he did 60 years on as well i believe...BUT...THE KING MUST DIE is beyond brilliant..and the way he performed it back then...you knew you were in the presence of brilliance
Dean Martin He is one of the most colossal performers to ever live
The King Must Die is my new go to song on the piano...you can really get into it! One of Elton's best!!.
man his 2004 performance for the king must die which was the last time he performed also gave me chills
Absolutely amazing talent. I love this era and this song.
Always loved his endings. Nigel blew it out of the water!
Gracias elton por esto
Well, that was different! And Elton has left the building!
Elton was great at this time of his career,his 1st 6 albums were so great,and i had every one of them,but when he started wearing costumes and being flamboyant and commercial i was done
So, we have all walked this time ~~ 60 years on. Thru shit, pain and now, here.
Unfassbar gute Nummer
It's the most beautiful song ever this audio really doesn't do it justice, it is a masterpiece
What a man!
.....LOVE Elton John....!!!
Linda I was going to tell you to get a hobby. But I see you have one already. ;)
Brilliant... cheers!
ㅣ이거유명하곡인데?
A megastar
Still work on this tune nearly every day, beautiful but tough to play.
I saw him play this live when I was a kid... impressive.
unbelievable
My favourite Elton's song !
The passion!!
Fantastic, Thanks for posting!
Captain!
Dexter Haven Ah, you beat me to it!
Sir Elton is the ultimate...a blessed musician with great musicians backing him...Nigel since the beginning! Unreal....
Dee Murray!!!
Yep, fired by Elton 4 years after this, and he never socialized with Elton again.
Incredible adaption from the studio version. Genius reworking!
First instance where I've seen Elton look like he had to WORK (maybe even break a sweat) to produce the brilliance that comes out of him!
One of my favorite songs
Thank you so much for posting this. I dearly love 11/17/1970.
Vintage Elton
The King Never must die!!
BEST music of the world
Simply - WOW!
Love hearing this vintage stuff and, especially, SEEING it! My only complaint is with the video not being quite in sync with the sound; that is a minor distraction. Still, amazing to be able to witness such genius at the height of its creativity!
I much prefer the younger Elton days to the Oprah Winfrey pleasing version of recent vintage. He was like a young Liszt here.
Friend, we all get older.
I feel the same
i prefer modern elton for some reason. dunno why. his ephesus performance was the best for me
Thanks a great deal for posting!!!
No wonder he is still loved till this day
So amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to the Last Three ! Love Elton !
I was there.....
Superb
That drummer was awesome
Tellement de talent déjà 👍🎼🎹
Bernie Taupin magic!!!
Wow.
The average life expectancy is much higher now. Though I love this song, it does kind of make me laugh a little too. I am sixty years-old.
Bernie was 18 when he wrote the lyrics. When you’re 18, sixty is very old indeed.
Wonderful, thank you so much for posting!! ❤️
Outstanding !
GODDAMM!!!
Énorme Énorme
a genius
Same my age 1956
Incredible
You’re great 😍😍 I love you Elton 😍😍💫💫💫
MY OPINION 11-17-70 IS THE BEST VERSION
1970 Elton Dee and Nigel, a real power house
Love him in 70s
This song will be my eulagy when i leave this world.
That's better than mine. I went with "Social Disease" by Elton.
Gus is relaying old news at the start of this, since Elton already did a great three-piece band version of this song the year before, in 1970. It's on Elton's live album, recorded on 11-17-70.
Greatest showman on the planet.
To whomever"disliked"this video, go home, your drunk!
They are not drunk...that doesn't hurt this song. It is just a lack of taste or the fact that this isn't the song from the beginning. That makes it less appealing for me too.
+Erin Karpinec "..your drunk" WHAT? Your drunk dog? Your drunk uncle? Or did you mean "you"RE drunk" as in "You ARE drunk"?
7 IDIOTS !!!
I wish Elton would have just done an album of piano music
Try the live albums 17-11-70 and the Live from Moscow.
Fucking masterpiece.
This was the less commercial Elton.
One of his beautifulest masterpieces.
He did that version for A&R studios and just killed it for the small crowd.
MY FAV IN 2055!!!!!!!!!! Scorpio!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How to absolutely crucify a great song.
UFO's "Try Me" owes a lot to Elton's opening here.
Genial
When are ever gonna see a proper release of all his live video? So much from the 70s and 80s that has never been put out, or did on VHS. Cmon it’s sitting in some vault somewhere doing nobody any good.
Some it was destroyed in a fire, wasn't it? 😳
I saw another clip of this and it said it was in Tokyo. Kind of funny considering if look at Elton’s mouth you’ll notice the voice and lip movement is a bit off! I know he’s not lip syncing, it’s probably some technical problem. Did anyone else notice that?
When MUSIC WAS MUSIC SO WAS ART!!! Now they call Music to Crap done for empty heads for people wich never will feel or know what Art means .
💟💟💟💟
I would need to take a few hours' break after playing that.
Bernie, what can I say.