These babies are so young they're wondering who sang it first. If they only knew how many of their generation were conceived to SIR Elton or SIR Michael 's music.
I think it is great that they feel what we all felt listening to this great music. This is what GREAT MUSIC does. It can jump generations, age and time. This song will be relevant when we have people on Mars.
“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” is a song written by Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin. The song was originally recorded in 1974 by Elton John for his studio album, Caribou.
This is def an Elton John song. But this was a George Michael concert and he brought Elton in to blow everybody's mind. It worked, don't you think? Beautiful
This was a reintroduction of sorts, With elton performing at this huge event soon after getting sober and getting out of rehab. George Michael did not have to do this for Elton, but he knew Elton still had so much to say and a lot of music left to write and knew something like this would do wonders for Elton . George Michael got good karma in return as well . This song- released as a single -gave George Michael a huge hit song as well. Sisters doing it for themselves! ❤🏳️🌈
Love the way y'all reviewed one of my absolute favorites! Y'all killed it. I miss GM too. Him and Elton are two of the greatest to ever come out of GB.
Elton said this was the true test of his mettle after getting sober to sing this song with George. It is Elton's song originally, but he was terrified that he wasn't even going to have a piano to hide behind in this performance. He said that he was stoked when the crowd went crazy when George introduced him (as if he would need an intro anyway) But the live performance sounded so good that they decided to release it as a single which shot to #2 on the billboard hot 100. I am sure this being his first performance, Elton was happy to have George take on most of the vocals but he had nothing to worry about as we see here. Miss my George. Nobody like him now.
@@sandyleewhite It definitely was a big moment for Elton and generous of George to do this for his friend. I think George donated all of his royalties of this single to charity if I remember correctly. But he did that with a number of his big singles. Can you imagine how much money just this single brought in. But that was our George.
Eltons voice changed dramatically since his early years, honestly think George's voice was betterment for this songs at this time...George such a great singer on the highest level
It is always said that "Life is too short"... But I will leave this world one day atleast knowing I lived my life during what I believe whas the best when it comes to music, originality and togetherness. Thank you 1960's and 1970's for what you gave to me and so many others.. You both are at the #1 spot on me watching "reactions".. I've heard and watched these videos for years, so I honestly watch the face and reactions of Asia when she sees these for the first time ( no offense B.J.).. Your facial expressions sometimes, the tilting of your head and the goosebumps you get brings me to tears so may times.. I'm not sure where it all went wrong, but we are more devided now, than we were back then.. God bless the two of you, I wish you were there when it was so loving and pure......
One of the best duets in pop history! R.I.P. George Michael - now it’s 5 years and 4 days that he passed away much too early. I am still so sorry and thankful that people like you keep him and his music alive in a younger generation… with your great reactions
Elton's song! They were close friends, and Elton was a huge inspiration to George growing up. One of the great duets ever. *PLEASE* do Elton John's "Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding." It is extraordinary!
KENN if you can find an ELTON John CD it's called Good BYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD and the FIRST TRACK is FUNERAL For A FRIEND and LOVE Lies BLEEDING and it's a great CD
Yes, this is Elton's song, but even though I love his original, this version moves me even more. Such a phenomenal performance. We all miss George so much! Gone too soon!
I was 15 when this song came out in 1974. My friends and I were tried and true R&R kids. This kind of song was not cool. But for some reason, this song crossed over. Everybody liked it. I loved music and was usually seen walking around with my transistor radio and my earphone in my ear. Yes -- AN earphone. This was early in the evolution of electronics. I'm sure earphones that went into or covered both ears were around, but I certainly couldn't afford them. But when this song would come on the radio station, I would sing it out loud as I walked around my neighborhood. I think part of the appeal to this slow song was the strong words and emotions behind it. It spoke to people -- even us young cool dudes. I had a friend who lived in a troubled home. This song meant a lot to him. He would sing along with the lyrics, too. Loved y'all's reaction, as usual.
George is a master at covering songs his friends have done. He sang Queens "Somebody to love " at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert. Knocked it out of the park
If you love to here George Michael live, than you must must hear the concert of hope in 1993. One more try in that concert, so beautiful, and father figure also. All the songs of GM in the concert wow
I MISS GEORGE SO MUCH. HE IS MY FAVOURITE ARTIST, EVER. IT WAS 5 YEARS AGO WE LOST HIM ON CHRISTMAS. I HOPE HE'S UP THERE MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC WITH ALL HIS FRIENDS. AND, I DEEPLY HOPE HE IS RESTING IN PEACE🙏🏼
1000% agree Bernie Taupin has written a lot of Eltons greatest songs and is a music genius with words. Elton said Bernie would write all the words to the songs and send them to him to make the music to them and that's how they did it every time and it just worked like they were in the room writing the songs together.
Bernie wrote all of his songs actually. at first they worked together by sending each other letters. Bernie will write it in the paper, send it to Elton's place and Elton will write the composition. eventually they started living together because it's much more effective to work that way
Yep...Bernie wrote the lyrics and Elton did the music....Bernie is extremely talented and gets sometimes pushed to the side, but without him Elton wouldn't have the hits he had
Unlike George Michael who fully wrote the majority of his songs ever since he started with Wham, There was only a few he co-wrote with his Wham partner. Man was a truly a gifted singer songwriter and producer 100%!
This is a Song by Elton and George sang it during his concert as a surprise. The audience had no idea that Elton would appear to sing the second half. What an awesome surprise they all had. Sleep peacefully, George.
The arrangement for this is spectacular and super polished. Is one of those instances, where the live performance is just as good, or even better than the original studio recording.
Elton and George go good together. They both have those powerful, soulful voices. George doesn’t get credit for being so huge. He owned the late eighties. It’s a shame he got chewed up and spit out. All his songs were strong and unique while still being mainstream and palatable to the masses.
Loved Aretha’s n George’s duet which won the Grammy, but my fav will always be “As” with Mary J. Blige. George collaborated with so many great ones. Ray Charles “Blame it on the sun” the best.
George Michael had it all...charisma, looks, voice, ability to write/produce amazing songs...he was a sleek modest superstar...the last one... RIP GEORGE 😎🙏
George is definitely one of the best singers of all time! I love that you both love him so much too! You must watch the duet between him and Whitney Houston! "If I Told You That." It's amazing!
The footage used for the single's music video (directed by Andy Morahan) was taken from a "live" concert in Chicago with 70,000 fans. "The video was actually shot over several days," confirms Michael Pagnotta, George's publicist. "It was shot in an airline hangar in Burbank, California where George had been rehearsing; Elton came in for a night and they ran through the song a couple of times. Then the song was filmed in its entirety live in Chicago in the middle of October as part of that Cover to Cover tour, and when Elton came out from the wings, that place went crazy...
George Michael had it all fabulous voice great looks beautiful personality.just an all round wonderful guy all he wanted was to be loved and like to many before he went to soon miss you George
One of the best duets ever. He's gone too soon, such talent, amazing voice!! Asia you're correct, Elton John released that song in the 70's, but this was taken to a new level with George singing
I’m 34, my sister is 48. When we’re drinking hanging out she’ll play her 80’s list, it’s all upbeat and then this song comes up and she’ll stand up and sway to this song and even says the part, “mr Elton John!” She loves this song! I love it too now!
@@lewisner my brother died in 2007 aged 42. He collapsed and died after an undiagnosed clot in his leg went to his lung. My dad had died two years previously and the shock for my mum triggered Alzheimer’s, of which she died from. I have no other family apart from my children and my daughter has serious heart problems which will mean she has to have open heart surgery. I went from having a childhood family to none. When you want to say ‘remember when’ nobody is there.
Definitely Elton John’s song. And even though George Michael was at the height of his vocal power and Elton John had already lost his best fastball by that time, you can see George defer to Elton. Seems like he had a bunch of respect for Elton and was so happy to be singing with him. Great version of this song.
I saw Elton in concert 3 years ago, and he was spectacular! He played for almost 3 hrs and the only break he took was to walk to the front of the stage to autograph everything the crowd gave to him. He didn’t miss a beat or a note. He hasn’t lost anything! I was amazed at how good he was.
George idolized Elton when he was a teenager and meeting him was George's dream come true -- but they became extremely close friends until the end of George's life.
I love this video mainly because it signaled the return of Elton John as he had not made any public appearances for over a year to concentrate on his sobriety after going to rehab after years and years of substance abuse. It was amazing how much more healthy he looked after losing weight and not being as pale looking. It was also so different seeing him in just a jacket and baseball cap instead of one of his flamboyant outfits he was known for.
OK, imagine: you're attending a George Michael concert. He breaks into this song, a classic Elton John song. Then, out of nowhere..."ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Elton John!" That's what this was. An amazing surprise duet for the audience.
One of Elton John’s greatest songs . From his 1974 album Caribou. Number 2 song of the year. Was stuck behind John Denver’s “Annie’s Song” at no. 2 for a month. At Live Aid, George Michael came out and sang the song while with the EJ band. Fantastic song that was brought to a whole new generation by GM. An iconic song.
Fun fact: the drummer on this live version was the steady drummer of Michael Jacksons live band: Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett (i hope i got his name correct)….
Very sad that George Michael is gone. I am jealous of everybody in the crowd who got to see such an event, what a happening for sure! Great reaction guys as always, TY.
Asia is correct, this is an Elton song. It was originally recorded in 1974 by Elton John for his studio album Caribou and was released as a single that peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, {Had this in my 45 collection when it first came out.......one of my personal top 5 songs of all time..........so glad you reacted to this!}
My favorite male singer George . God has given us tremendous talents. Elton John and Bernie Taupin. What an amazing due in song writing and music. I've been listening to Elton for 51 years...
Elton has always been so kind to fellow musicians with alcohol addiction. Elton was helping George at this time with his career. Elton is a special kind of human being.
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song written by Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin. It was originally recorded by Elton John for his eighth studio album, Caribou (1974), and was released as a single that peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. A version of the song recorded live as a duet between Elton John and George Michael reached number one in the UK in 1991 and in the US in 1992.
Incredible harmony between the two artists, lyrics, rhythm, harmony, melody, body expression and in the end rose petals and standing ovation for a true perfect work of art in an unforgettable night for the public..
This video was filmed here I'm Chicago. I was at that concert. George said, everyone make sure you look good, your coming out in a video. When he introduced Elton we all went insane. I feel the audio doesn't do it justice. One of my favorite memories.
I LOVE them both. Been a huge Elton John fan since he came to the States. Both voices gave me chills, George's voice sounded so Pure & Clear. Elton's more bluesy. Angelic voices. I think this is the best "Live in Concert" duet in history. (Yes, I said it.... in history!)
George is a genius his voice is amazing he never had voice lessons it's all natural talent Elton said in a interview that George was talented in 1984 and Asia George has brown eyes his dad is Greek such a gorgeous handsome man I mean George is
I wish would react to George's Teacher... That man had so much talent. He could sing the phone book and it would sound incredible! Whew ... great performance and again great reaction!!!
I'm listening to music over 60 years this is one of the greatest performances ever. George in my opinion is thee greatest singer in music history. A phenomenal performance!!
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These babies are so young they're wondering who sang it first. If they only knew how many of their generation were conceived to SIR Elton or SIR Michael 's music.
I think it is great that they feel what we all felt listening to this great music. This is what GREAT MUSIC does. It can jump generations, age and time. This song will be relevant when we have people on Mars.
This was at a AIDS concert and Elton just literally came out on rehab straight to this show , best friends. Best duet EVER
It’s George’s Cover to Cover tour 1991
Elton John knew the talent of George Michael and acknowledged he was actually a better singer
It's Elton. RIP, beautiful George.
He was so well respected. He could sing with ANYONE.
The older I get the more I understand the talent George Michael was. Fantastic.
YESSUH😊❤
Video doesn't do George Michael live justice. Such a huge difference. He was absolute electricity. Blessed to see him twice.
Two English legends … epic singers
“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” is a song written by Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin. The song was originally recorded in 1974 by Elton John for his studio album, Caribou.
One of the best duos in the history of duos.. Saw George Michael on his 25th anniversary tour.. miss him so....
Fun fact, George Michael was 11 years old when Elton and Bernie Taupin wrote this song.
And I graduated from H.S that year Capitan Fantastic Biggest album.
A candle in the wind is another great tribute song sir Elton sung in respect to Marlin Munroe. A beautiful song.
George Michael was one of the absolute best voices in the 20th century. Hard to believe he has been gone 5 years now.
On Christmas, no less.
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💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is Elton Johns song
I miss him. Beautiful voice and a beautiful soul 💜
George Michael could touch the soul with his voice.
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Imagine going to a George Michael concert - and then freaking Elton John shows up as well. It's almost too much awesomeness to handle.
I was in the audience at this concert. It was epic from beginning to end.
This is def an Elton John song. But this was a George Michael concert and he brought Elton in to blow everybody's mind. It worked, don't you think? Beautiful
This was a reintroduction of sorts, With elton performing at this huge event soon after getting sober and getting out of rehab. George Michael did not have to do this for Elton, but he knew Elton still had so much to say and a lot of music left to write and knew something like this would do wonders for Elton . George Michael got good karma in return as well . This song- released as a single -gave George Michael a huge hit song as well. Sisters doing it for themselves! ❤🏳️🌈
I always stuggle with my emotions when I hear this song. The magnitude of the loss of George hits me every time.
I totally get you
I still cry at the thought
Definitely an Elton John song first but they're collaboration together there's no words that Talent!
We don't need movies anymore when we have classics like to watch together. Keep em coming. Ty
Asias face says it all. George was one of the best voices of all time.
George Michael live is better than any recording he ever made. What an exceptional voice.
Love the way y'all reviewed one of my absolute favorites! Y'all killed it. I miss GM too. Him and Elton are two of the greatest to ever come out of GB.
61 years old now and still get chills every time I hear this song
An Elton John song. So beautifully done here.
Elton said this was the true test of his mettle after getting sober to sing this song with George. It is Elton's song originally, but he was terrified that he wasn't even going to have a piano to hide behind in this performance. He said that he was stoked when the crowd went crazy when George introduced him (as if he would need an intro anyway) But the live performance sounded so good that they decided to release it as a single which shot to #2 on the billboard hot 100. I am sure this being his first performance, Elton was happy to have George take on most of the vocals but he had nothing to worry about as we see here. Miss my George. Nobody like him now.
Thank you for sharing that with us, because when I saw Elton smile when he first came out, it did seem like such a moment for him!!!
@@sandyleewhite It definitely was a big moment for Elton and generous of George to do this for his friend. I think George donated all of his royalties of this single to charity if I remember correctly. But he did that with a number of his big singles. Can you imagine how much money just this single brought in. But that was our George.
@@teensymom1420 Yes it was 💞💞💞
Eltons voice changed dramatically since his early years, honestly think George's voice was betterment for this songs at this time...George such a great singer on the highest level
It still feels like those days hearing this. Awesome time in America.
One of my absolute favorites and I miss George terribly
George michael is real superstar legend
Love George Michael to bits but Elton John's voice is out of this world!!
They made me cry when they did this together🤎 such emotion in this song 😢
It was an Elton John song and George Michael collaborated with him on the song. Amazing performance! Thank you!!
George Michael's voice was perfect.
Yes. And it STILL is. ✌
I was AT this concert - the place *erupted* when Sir Elton walked onstage (the video doesn't do it justice)!
My mama was a HUGE GM fan!! She'd laugh and say "all the beautiful men are gay! But LORD just LOOK at this gorgeous man!!" 🤣🤣
It is always said that "Life is too short"... But I will leave this world one day atleast knowing I lived my life during what I believe whas the best when it comes to music, originality and togetherness. Thank you 1960's and 1970's for what you gave to me and so many others.. You both are at the #1 spot on me watching "reactions".. I've heard and watched these videos for years, so I honestly watch the face and reactions of Asia when she sees these for the first time ( no offense B.J.).. Your facial expressions sometimes, the tilting of your head and the goosebumps you get brings me to tears so may times.. I'm not sure where it all went wrong, but we are more devided now, than we were back then.. God bless the two of you, I wish you were there when it was so loving and pure......
It was an Elton John song but George Michael made it a massive hit of his own.
I saw George Michael in concert in the 80’s. Fantastic!😊
One of the most iconic duos of all time. This performance was absolutely magical!
Thanks a million for reacting....two greats...I cried...literally- golden 60 s and 90s
One of the best duets in pop history! R.I.P. George Michael - now it’s 5 years and 4 days that he passed away much too early. I am still so sorry and thankful that people like you keep him and his music alive in a younger generation… with your great reactions
George was awesome. He had his problems but he was an amazing singer. RIP George.
Asia your reaction is priceless
It's an Elton John song!!
It featured George Michael as a guest. Get it right!🙂 Jus kiddi'n
It was a joy to watch you both share this with us all. TY😌
Elton's song! They were close friends, and Elton was a huge inspiration to George growing up. One of the great duets ever. *PLEASE* do Elton John's "Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding." It is extraordinary!
I think thats why it was such an amazing performance....two very talented people start feeding into each other, trying to go higher and higher
One of the greatest live performances...... !!!!
i have the CD of ELTON'S it's called GOOD BYE YELLOW Brick road and the first track is FUNERAL For A FRIEND and LOVE Lies BLEEDING
KENN if you can find an ELTON John CD it's called Good BYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD and the FIRST TRACK is FUNERAL For A FRIEND and LOVE Lies BLEEDING and it's a great CD
@@rodhanson7112 Yes, I have had that LP and CD for the last 50 years, which is why I recommemded it.
Best male duet ever!!
Yes, this is Elton's song, but even though I love his original, this version moves me even more. Such a phenomenal performance. We all miss George so much! Gone too soon!
Don't forget about Bernie Taupin
The extra voice adds dimension.
I was 15 when this song came out in 1974.
My friends and I were tried and true R&R kids.
This kind of song was not cool. But for some reason, this song crossed over. Everybody liked it.
I loved music and was usually seen walking around with my transistor radio and my earphone in my ear. Yes -- AN earphone. This was early in the evolution of electronics. I'm sure earphones that went into or covered both ears were around, but I certainly couldn't afford them. But when this song would come on the radio station, I would sing it out loud as I walked around my neighborhood.
I think part of the appeal to this slow song was the strong words and emotions behind it. It spoke to people -- even us young cool dudes. I had a friend who lived in a troubled home. This song meant a lot to him. He would sing along with the lyrics, too.
Loved y'all's reaction, as usual.
George is a master at covering songs his friends have done. He sang Queens "Somebody to love " at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert. Knocked it out of the park
Yes! That was an INCREDIBLE performance, just epic!!
Definitely. Well worth a listen in its own right.
The highlight of the night
Probably the best next to the original version! George killed it a the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert! 👌🔥♥️😊
The only one who didn't murder a queen song that day, the only one who had the range and power to do a queen song justice
r.i.p GEORGE Michael you were a GREAT TALENT
The reaction from the crowd when he calls out Elton John always gives me chills. Elton is one of my all time favorite singers.
If you love to here George Michael live, than you must must hear the concert of hope in 1993. One more try in that concert, so beautiful, and father figure also. All the songs of GM in the concert wow
I MISS GEORGE SO MUCH. HE IS MY FAVOURITE ARTIST, EVER. IT WAS 5 YEARS AGO WE LOST HIM ON CHRISTMAS. I HOPE HE'S UP THERE MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC WITH ALL HIS FRIENDS. AND, I DEEPLY HOPE HE IS RESTING IN PEACE🙏🏼
Chills, from one of the greatest singers and one of the greatest musicians of the modern era!
Two huge musical icons together.....
They released a live single out of this, and it was a monster hit in the early 90's, absolutely massive airplay
Georges voice is like velvet to me i could listen to him all day
This is a wonderful collaboration.
But we should never forget the writer of the lyrics is Bernie Taupin. He is brilliant.
1000% agree Bernie Taupin has written a lot of Eltons greatest songs and is a music genius with words. Elton said Bernie would write all the words to the songs and send them to him to make the music to them and that's how they did it every time and it just worked like they were in the room writing the songs together.
Bernie wrote all of his songs actually. at first they worked together by sending each other letters. Bernie will write it in the paper, send it to Elton's place and Elton will write the composition. eventually they started living together because it's much more effective to work that way
Yep...Bernie wrote the lyrics and Elton did the music....Bernie is extremely talented and gets sometimes pushed to the side, but without him Elton wouldn't have the hits he had
Unlike George Michael who fully wrote the majority of his songs ever since he started with Wham, There was only a few he co-wrote with his Wham partner. Man was a truly a gifted singer songwriter and producer 100%!
This is a Song by Elton and George sang it during his concert as a surprise. The audience had no idea that Elton would appear to sing the second half. What an awesome surprise they all had. Sleep peacefully, George.
This gives me so nostalgic vibe. I would love to return to the '90s.
The arrangement for this is spectacular and super polished. Is one of those instances, where the live performance is just as good, or even better than the original studio recording.
When Elton comes on stage,you know who was the man.The two of them were too powerful for one stage.
Two of the best at thier best..
Elton and George go good together. They both have those powerful, soulful voices. George doesn’t get credit for being so huge. He owned the late eighties. It’s a shame he got chewed up and spit out. All his songs were strong and unique while still being mainstream and palatable to the masses.
One of the sickest performances ever! Epic song. I was around when Elton John sang it himself it was really good too. But this live. Wow!
My Favorite Elton song! Ever!! Then add the the gorgeous talented Mr. Michael...what magic!!🔥
Love this song with George Michael!! The song "one more try" by George is really good, shows his vocals
If you haven’t reacted to George Michael and Aretha Franklin’s “I knew you were waiting” you should. Such a solid song 💕
GREAT suggestion!!! LOVE that song/video!!! They're amazing!!
Yes!! 💯💯
Loved Aretha’s n George’s duet which won the Grammy, but my fav will always be “As” with Mary J. Blige. George collaborated with so many great ones. Ray Charles “Blame it on the sun” the best.
Great suggestions!🥰🔥❤
An excellent collaboration! Love this song!! ♥️♥️♥️😊
George Michael had it all...charisma, looks, voice, ability to write/produce amazing songs...he was a sleek modest superstar...the last one...
RIP GEORGE 😎🙏
George is definitely one of the best singers of all time! I love that you both love him so much too! You must watch the duet between him and Whitney Houston! "If I Told You That." It's amazing!
The footage used for the single's music video (directed by Andy Morahan)
was taken from a "live" concert in Chicago with 70,000 fans. "The video was actually shot over several days," confirms Michael Pagnotta, George's publicist. "It was shot in an airline hangar in Burbank, California where George had been rehearsing; Elton came in for a night and they ran through the song a couple of times. Then the song was filmed in its entirety live in Chicago in the middle of October as part of that Cover to Cover tour, and when Elton came out from the wings, that place went crazy...
Asia had hearts in her eyes the entire time!!! I’m dying!!!❤️
She was stuck
George Michael had it all fabulous voice great looks beautiful personality.just an all round wonderful guy all he wanted was to be loved and like to many before he went to soon miss you George
One of the best duets ever. He's gone too soon, such talent, amazing voice!! Asia you're correct, Elton John released that song in the 70's, but this was taken to a new level with George singing
If I listen to this song every day, I think my life will be better 🙌
I’m 34, my sister is 48. When we’re drinking hanging out she’ll play her 80’s list, it’s all upbeat and then this song comes up and she’ll stand up and sway to this song and even says the part, “mr Elton John!” She loves this song! I love it too now!
My sister was 13 years older than me and she died of Motor Neurone Disease at 54 in 2000. Treasure your family while you have them.
@@lewisner my brother died in 2007 aged 42. He collapsed and died after an undiagnosed clot in his leg went to his lung. My dad had died two years previously and the shock for my mum triggered Alzheimer’s, of which she died from. I have no other family apart from my children and my daughter has serious heart problems which will mean she has to have open heart surgery. I went from having a childhood family to none. When you want to say ‘remember when’ nobody is there.
My Dogs name is Sara Beara ❤️
1991
Definitely Elton John’s song. And even though George Michael was at the height of his vocal power and Elton John had already lost his best fastball by that time, you can see George defer to Elton. Seems like he had a bunch of respect for Elton and was so happy to be singing with him. Great version of this song.
I saw Elton in concert 3 years ago, and he was spectacular! He played for almost 3 hrs and the only break he took was to walk to the front of the stage to autograph everything the crowd gave to him. He didn’t miss a beat or a note. He hasn’t lost anything! I was amazed at how good he was.
George idolized Elton when he was a teenager and meeting him was George's dream come true -- but they became extremely close friends until the end of George's life.
I love this video mainly because it signaled the return of Elton John as he had not made any public appearances for over a year to concentrate on his sobriety after going to rehab after years and years of substance abuse. It was amazing how much more healthy he looked after losing weight and not being as pale looking. It was also so different seeing him in just a jacket and baseball cap instead of one of his flamboyant outfits he was known for.
Chills all over. George Michaels was awesome!
George and Elton.. Legends!
IT IS an Elton John song he just dropped into George's concert to help with the cover version George did.
OK, imagine: you're attending a George Michael concert. He breaks into this song, a classic Elton John song. Then, out of nowhere..."ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Elton John!"
That's what this was. An amazing surprise duet for the audience.
Oh wow! Didn't know that.
This was a heaven on earth moment for me. My two fave singers singing one of the most timeless songs of all time. Heaven.
One of Elton John’s greatest songs . From his 1974 album Caribou. Number 2 song of the year. Was stuck behind John Denver’s “Annie’s Song” at no. 2 for a month. At Live Aid, George Michael came out and sang the song while with the EJ band. Fantastic song that was brought to a whole new generation by GM. An iconic song.
Fun fact: the drummer on this live version was the steady drummer of Michael Jacksons live band: Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett (i hope i got his name correct)….
Very sad that George Michael is gone. I am jealous of everybody in the crowd who got to see such an event, what a happening for sure! Great reaction guys as always, TY.
"One More Try" my favorite George Michael song.
Asia is correct, this is an Elton song. It was originally recorded in 1974 by Elton John for his studio album Caribou and was released as a single that peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, {Had this in my 45 collection when it first came out.......one of my personal top 5 songs of all time..........so glad you reacted to this!}
⬆ This.
It reached number 16 in the U.K. and only managed number 1 in one country. The version with George reached number 1 in 15 countries.
R.I.P. George Michaels.
I used to have his posters in my room when I was younger.
Lost him too soon.
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My favorite male singer George . God has given us tremendous talents. Elton John and Bernie Taupin. What an amazing due in song writing and music. I've been listening to Elton for 51 years...
Elton has always been so kind to fellow musicians with alcohol addiction. Elton was helping George at this time with his career. Elton is a special kind of human being.
One of the best collaborations in music history 💕💕💕 ***RIP George Micheal, your voice lives for an eternity, in your music***
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Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song written by Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin. It was originally recorded by Elton John for his eighth studio album, Caribou (1974), and was released as a single that peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
A version of the song recorded live as a duet between Elton John and George Michael reached number one in the UK in 1991 and in the US in 1992.
I have listened to this exact performance about 15 times lately, it's so beautiful!!!
2 of the greatest voices.. damn George why did you have to leave this world..😭😭
Incredible harmony between the two artists, lyrics, rhythm, harmony, melody, body expression and in the end rose petals and standing ovation for a true perfect work of art in an unforgettable night for the public..
This video was filmed here I'm Chicago. I was at that concert. George said, everyone make sure you look good, your coming out in a video. When he introduced Elton we all went insane. I feel the audio doesn't do it justice. One of my favorite memories.
I LOVE them both. Been a huge Elton John fan since he came to the States. Both voices gave me chills, George's voice sounded so Pure & Clear. Elton's more bluesy. Angelic voices. I think this is the best "Live in Concert" duet in history. (Yes, I said it.... in history!)
It is, hands down. 🤗 Can't believe it only made it to #2.
George Michael was an amazing talent. I love his voice so much. This duet is 🔥🔥🔥.
George is a genius his voice is amazing he never had voice lessons it's all natural talent Elton said in a interview that George was talented in 1984 and Asia George has brown eyes his dad is Greek such a gorgeous handsome man I mean George is
This is an original by Elton john. but the collaboration is phenomenal.
I wish would react to George's Teacher... That man had so much talent. He could sing the phone book and it would sound incredible! Whew ... great performance and again great reaction!!!
I'm listening to music over 60 years this is one of the greatest performances ever. George in my opinion is thee greatest singer in music history. A phenomenal performance!!