Elton John's “Bennie And The Jets” performed by Jacob Lusk of Gabriels | The Gershwin Prize | PBS

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    Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie And The Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.
    "Bennie and the Jets" first appeared on Elton John's 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Jacob Lusk is known for his British-American band Gabriels, and also appeared on American Idol in 2011.
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    The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is the nation’s highest award for influence, impact and achievement in the field of popular song. It was established in 2007 to recognize and honor the artists whose creative works, both printed and recorded, are collected, preserved, made accessible, and valued by the nation’s library. It acknowledges the preeminent place of popular song in modern society and its vital role in expressing and deepening the personal and shared values of our time.
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  • @awwfunkme
    @awwfunkme หลายเดือนก่อน +2133

    I have NEVER heard of this guy.
    I will NEVER forget this guy.

    • @user-cw7su8ro1h
      @user-cw7su8ro1h หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      He was on American Idol in like 2011. Loved him then, love him now!

    • @caseyeisenman
      @caseyeisenman หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Me too!

    • @GatGrovePicholas
      @GatGrovePicholas หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Check out Blame by Gabriels 🙏

    • @theclockworkpineapple
      @theclockworkpineapple หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I am completely with you!

    • @awwfunkme
      @awwfunkme หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@theclockworkpineapple
      Love your name!!

  • @leafpeeper8726
    @leafpeeper8726 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +240

    Has anyone else listened to this performance at least 10 times?
    update: 40+ 🤣

    • @marielacey7928
      @marielacey7928 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Only 10 😊

    • @stevecrumpton9643
      @stevecrumpton9643 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I've only heard it the first time today, and I've listened to it more than that.

    • @michaelkearney9170
      @michaelkearney9170 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Near 20 now

    • @leafpeeper8726
      @leafpeeper8726 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@michaelkearney9170 same! haha

    • @user-qz8jd4pu9w
      @user-qz8jd4pu9w 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      200

  • @GregBry3
    @GregBry3 หลายเดือนก่อน +657

    The fact Sir Elton John just looks like a regular excited fan is insane!

    • @user-oh3nd3nf1p
      @user-oh3nd3nf1p 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Мне кажется что Элтон Джон влюбился в толстого черного парня 😂😂😂

  • @everythingdana9322
    @everythingdana9322 หลายเดือนก่อน +417

    HE DID THAT!!! HIS RANGE IS AMAZING!!! Now this is how you honor a tribute.

  • @htmlclass23
    @htmlclass23 หลายเดือนก่อน +1539

    He ATE and left NO CRUMBS!!!!

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      FEASTED

    • @billierodriguez5031
      @billierodriguez5031 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Not one!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @wendybutler1681
      @wendybutler1681 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      And mopped up the gravy with biscuits!

    • @denesejamerson6540
      @denesejamerson6540 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Let nothing for the roaches nor rats!

    • @deputy3690
      @deputy3690 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Not cool to say that.

  • @landonlaw9595
    @landonlaw9595 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2051

    Mad respect to the piano player just absolutely vibing every time he’s on camera

    • @chantalalexander
      @chantalalexander 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

      For real the way he was just smiling big in the background

    • @HighVibesOnly3x3x3
      @HighVibesOnly3x3x3 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      Didn’t he make that piano talk!!

    • @marccodispoti7416
      @marccodispoti7416 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      That's the great....Adam Chester!!

    • @donna-mariapavia6082
      @donna-mariapavia6082 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      His name is Adam Chester and he was thrilled to be there ♥️

    • @SW-vn7ve
      @SW-vn7ve หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      The piano was singing just as much as the performer! Amazing!!!!

  • @jewelqueen5949
    @jewelqueen5949 หลายเดือนก่อน +237

    Elton almost looked like he just heard this song for the first time!!!

    • @CarolS330
      @CarolS330 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂😅😂😅😂😅😂🤣😂

    • @duvalgirl6541
      @duvalgirl6541 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I feel like I just heard this song for the first time. At least Jacob’s interpretation of it. What a beautiful & moving tribute! You can see that Elton was honored to actually hear & see how he’s inspired musicianship. ❤️

    • @mutleycrewmom
      @mutleycrewmom 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@duvalgirl6541 I was a teen when Elton released it and I felt like I'd just heard it for the first time. He did such a fantastic job with it. I liked Elton's bow to him at the end. You could tell he was really impressed.

  • @darrienglass4058
    @darrienglass4058 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    I know the brother, he's from the City of Compton, real nice guy. glad to see him make his way from the streets to the stage.

    • @clemetenemoore259
      @clemetenemoore259 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      He's an exceptional talent, and it goes to show that Compton continues to present so many magnificent and downright awesome people. I'm so pleased i had the chance to see him perform.

    • @beautyw7755
      @beautyw7755 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This performance just made him a star 🌟 congratulations Brother long way Compton ❤

  • @marsac9892
    @marsac9892 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2143

    No clue who this guy is, but to stand on stage, in front of Sir Elton John, and light that song up is pretty amazing 👏

    • @TXLogic
      @TXLogic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Right? I'd never heard of him!

    • @gjermundnorumbugge7373
      @gjermundnorumbugge7373 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

      I remember him being on American Idol a long time ago. He was in the same season and Hailey Reinhart and Casey Abrams. That was the only time I watched American Idol ever, so I remember it :P

    • @sherrer25
      @sherrer25 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@gjermundnorumbugge7373 YES! I remember his performance of "I believe I can fly" on American Idol. I will never forget it, in fact

    • @Rosemarie6211
      @Rosemarie6211 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

      'This Guy' as you call hlm is the singularly wonderful JACOB LUSK from the Gabriels band with one of The Most Amazing Albums 'Angels & Queens' recently released. Have a listen! Do it! ❤

    • @warrenstrachan9765
      @warrenstrachan9765 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I believe he is signed to EJ's record label, he was one of the opening acts at 2022 BST concert for Elton and as far as I know all the openers were signed to him.

  • @BabyLambCreations
    @BabyLambCreations 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1601

    Jacob Lusk really took me to church with his amazing voice. This has to be the greatest cover of “Bennie and the Jets” I’ve ever heard. Not to mention Adam Chester was awesome playing Elton’s piano.

    • @marsac9892
      @marsac9892 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Agreed, that performance was 💯🔥

    • @mariewaters9346
      @mariewaters9346 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Amen to that!!!

    • @charm6531
      @charm6531 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      A great performance with rookie intro script error abt Bennie?

    • @elizabethwongmark9978
      @elizabethwongmark9978 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Took me to church - perfect description!!!

    • @elainemeyer5062
      @elainemeyer5062 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@charm6531I thought so too. But I was corrected by someone in another comment I wrote. Jacob was referring to a person from the Bible’s ‘Book of the ‘Jets’ who had the same first name - Bennie.

  • @mojojojo114
    @mojojojo114 หลายเดือนก่อน +236

    He's waited his entire life for this performance.

  • @marianschand657
    @marianschand657 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    People was jamming to that era of their lives

  • @dr.edwardsmith
    @dr.edwardsmith หลายเดือนก่อน +675

    My guy Jacob OWNED that room!!!!!!!!!

    • @monicablack5729
      @monicablack5729 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      He owned EVERYTHING!!🎉🎉

    • @monicagoshay5244
      @monicagoshay5244 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      He owned it!

    • @andreawashington4977
      @andreawashington4977 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Yes he DID!!! And they had CHURCH up in there!!!!

    • @readinzession1308
      @readinzession1308 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      RESPECT, KEPT IT CLASSIC WITH A TWIST

    • @cherylemerson3697
      @cherylemerson3697 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Jacob just gets it! Yes!!!

  • @murfdog19
    @murfdog19 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +479

    This guy was an American Idol contestant years ago. I remember him being in the top ten.

    • @erykaton170
      @erykaton170 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      I thought he looked familiar!

    • @Tes7000
      @Tes7000 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Jacob was my favorite the season he was on, and watching this performance, it is astonishing that he never sang a song by Patti LaBelle during the competition.

    • @jamestribeofephraim6607
      @jamestribeofephraim6607 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You right. Not the X Factor🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂. I just knew it was the x factor😂😂😂

    • @sharongary6009
      @sharongary6009 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      5th place to be exact.

  • @morganrosalyn
    @morganrosalyn หลายเดือนก่อน +138

    CMON NEPHEW!!! I watched this and sang and cheered like it was a FIRST SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAM.

    • @moniquewhite2048
      @moniquewhite2048 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Me too!

    • @bee6684
      @bee6684 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Meeee tooooo!!! Literally as if he was my blood nephew ❤

    • @znayJ
      @znayJ 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      That piano player was with him on every key of that piano 🎹

    • @kgreen8527
      @kgreen8527 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Someone needs to remind him that he is actually a nephew!

  • @debbycoley
    @debbycoley หลายเดือนก่อน +141

    He's got the choir and the congregation in his voice.

    • @kgreen8527
      @kgreen8527 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      But not in his actions!

  • @mariewaters9346
    @mariewaters9346 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +486

    I’m 69 and this is up there with the best live performances ever!!

    • @elainemeyer5062
      @elainemeyer5062 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I’m the same age as you, and think the same, as far as covers go on this song. With the exception of Elton’s ‘own’ himself, Jacob did a 🌟 cover and tribute to him, and Bernie Taupin’s classic (I went to his 👏 ‘Farewell’ concerts in ‘22 - twice)!

    • @Rosemarie6211
      @Rosemarie6211 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Come and join the Gabriels Love Fest Ladies! Discover much more of Jacob Lusk's beautiful voice on the Gabriels band Angels and Queens Album 💖💖

    • @pdxjho
      @pdxjho หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice

    • @kristienmariepetersen
      @kristienmariepetersen 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It really is spectacular! Watch at least twice a day

  • @domdellacheese1615
    @domdellacheese1615 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Ive probably listen to this version like 100 times already

  • @kevinharris3993
    @kevinharris3993 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +72

    It is wonderful seeing Elton John positive response to someone singing his classic song. Jacob took us to church on this song and made it his own.

  • @nursejackye
    @nursejackye 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +490

    Ok he did that 👏🏾👏🏾! I need this version on Spotify NOW!

    • @MsT_ThatsMe
      @MsT_ThatsMe หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Right, Right.. I played this a few times over.

    • @HopefullyOverwhelmed
      @HopefullyOverwhelmed หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Same...you said that!!

    • @Sakazhua
      @Sakazhua หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Immediately!!!

    • @alexanderiahawkins3457
      @alexanderiahawkins3457 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right like right now

  • @tahjjj1488
    @tahjjj1488 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +586

    I don’t know who the singer is but Sir Elton John looked like he was feeling this music in his spirit this night! And he doesn’t seem to be the only one! Lovely performance!

    • @seniorpz1969
      @seniorpz1969 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      fifth place on the tenth season of American Idol

    • @Kiiieeechiii
      @Kiiieeechiii หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      2:16 Elton’s face is like “this is the best cover of the song I’ve heard”

  • @scotttimothy64
    @scotttimothy64 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

    The young man simply stole the show. And rarely have I seen Elton light up like that.

  • @marlenesaundersshow
    @marlenesaundersshow 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Is anyone going to acknowledge the phenomenal pianist 😳???

  • @Oletechiegirl
    @Oletechiegirl 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +296

    Even the pianist is feeling it!

    • @shirl3942
      @shirl3942 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      When he starts smiling I knew we were in for a treat!

  • @LeeLLewis
    @LeeLLewis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +259

    Seeing Elton doing “I’m not worthy!” bowing to Lusk singing an epic Elton song was fire epic!

    • @inesspanni
      @inesspanni หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes Sir John did!!!

  • @ruthfoster1579
    @ruthfoster1579 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    This has got to be the best Benny and the Jets cover I’ve ever heard ….amazing!!!❤❤❤

  • @hadawson72268
    @hadawson72268 หลายเดือนก่อน +127

    Look how happy the piano player is to be playing with Jacob ... right from the start .. he's like here we go... amazing vocals....

  • @RebelRouserEsq
    @RebelRouserEsq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +286

    Wooooo!!! Jacob SANG THAT!!!!! Turned this classic every way but loose 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @littlewingmyoho
      @littlewingmyoho หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Jacob who ?? Love him and need to know 😊

    • @readinzession1308
      @readinzession1308 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      RESPECT HE DID KEPT IT CLASSIC WITH A TWIST AND PIANO PLAYER WAS GREAT

  • @valeriejones3808
    @valeriejones3808 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    LOVE how the crowd is grooving and ELTON is elated

  • @latoshana2331
    @latoshana2331 หลายเดือนก่อน +154

    I'm so happy for him.. all that singing in school... paid off.. big 10.. my high school buddy...

    • @simmiedavissimmiesings8185
      @simmiedavissimmiesings8185 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Nice. He will seenyour comment and feel that compliment, hopefully

  • @CoverBandConfidential
    @CoverBandConfidential หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Dude upstaged nearly EVERYONE at this event. That's no small feat considering the lineup. 🔥

  • @jayelove1504
    @jayelove1504 หลายเดือนก่อน +384

    He sung the shyt out of that song....the pianist was amazing too....did I see Joni Mitchell, Nancy Pelosi etc....Elton and his spouse thoroughly enjoyed it!! Way to go Jacob Lusk...🎤🎼🎵🎶💜

    • @katieydiddkatieydidd7269
      @katieydiddkatieydidd7269 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      That was absolutely our girl, Nancy Pelosi!!!!

    • @wholeshebang1
      @wholeshebang1 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That fabulous pianist who's thoroughly enjoying himself, is Adam Chester, who is the piano player for rehearsals with Elton John's band.

    • @BuddhaBites
      @BuddhaBites หลายเดือนก่อน

      And was that Mike Pence next to Nancy Pelosi, losing his natural mind?😊

    • @nazcraz11
      @nazcraz11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@BuddhaBites Absolutely not, but that would be hilarious. Lol.

    • @angelsflight1837
      @angelsflight1837 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That's really awesome that he is the warm up for Elton with the band. For how long?. Nobody except Elton could have rocked it . But this guy

  • @ThePsyberGiantess
    @ThePsyberGiantess 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +164

    I never thought I could love any version of this song other than the original. What a glorious, glorious presentation. I'm tingling all over.

    • @achadwick2452
      @achadwick2452 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same! Blew my mind. I'll replay this over and over forever I think!

    • @timothywolfenden4478
      @timothywolfenden4478 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've already listened a dozen times.

  • @bstapleton3248
    @bstapleton3248 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    This is the great thing about TH-cam. We get to see things we likely never got to see. Never heard of this guy, missed the PBS event, and that is sad for me but here it is. This guy took us to church just like he wanted to. He had that crowd ON THEIR FEET one line into the song, including Elton and Bernie. Talk about bringing the house down!

  • @chrisamxy1963
    @chrisamxy1963 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    This young man is an entertainer on every level.

  • @lindagraham3777
    @lindagraham3777 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +232

    The room was on fire, what a privilege for people to be there, epic performance

    • @acebragg5559
      @acebragg5559 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The room was full of privileged people.

    • @marathongirl27
      @marathongirl27 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@acebragg5559 and?….

    • @acebragg5559
      @acebragg5559 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@marathongirl27 Rock stars used to shun those people, especially the political class, now they're a part of it.

  • @markmarsh27
    @markmarsh27 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +445

    Has anyone EVER "owned a room" like Jacob did there? The guy is AMAZING! (doesn't hurt to have a classic epic song to sing either!). WOW!!

    • @Rosemarie6211
      @Rosemarie6211 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I reckon he should do an Album of reworked Elton n Bernie Hits!

    • @sandrawagner216
      @sandrawagner216 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      You have to an amazing singer to even attempt to sing 1 of Elton John songs, and sweetheart he really did an Awesome job. ❤

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Come to a Black church 😅

    • @Rosemarie6211
      @Rosemarie6211 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@LilliLamour That's where Jacob started naturally

    • @timothywolfenden4478
      @timothywolfenden4478 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He owned the entire night....and room

  • @juststardust8103
    @juststardust8103 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +189

    Just can't believe what I've just heard. This is perfect! Elton must be very proud.

  • @latosharay9862
    @latosharay9862 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +135

    All black folks love this song

    • @MsTrish627
      @MsTrish627 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      Yup we do 🥰

    • @hazeltucker9582
      @hazeltucker9582 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      Right! We definitely do.

    • @tbee1575
      @tbee1575 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Yes!🤣It is THEE only Elton John song I’ve ever known or wanted to know. 🤣

    • @Me-ub2nj
      @Me-ub2nj 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You're right! I remember when this came out!

    • @marathongirl27
      @marathongirl27 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We do!!!!!

  • @hermosareina1212
    @hermosareina1212 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    The pianist is doing it too. Do that!!!❤❤

  • @arethabrown5
    @arethabrown5 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +287

    Jacob Lusk is thoroughly enjoying this and I can’t help to think that Elton John would have loved to have been able to perform “Bennie and the Jets” this way as his whole-self just over 50 years ago. 👏

    • @inasez
      @inasez 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      I feel you and agree, but I don't think Elton could ever be accused of holding back his self expression on a performance. 😅

    • @Heyu7her3
      @Heyu7her3 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      But how when Jacob Lusk is Black Church American born & raised? This is a very specific style that's not of England.

    • @cb4664
      @cb4664 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Heyu7her3That’s not what she meant 🙄

    • @panafricanismstrikesback
      @panafricanismstrikesback หลายเดือนก่อน

      She meant in full flamboyance

    • @inasez
      @inasez หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @panafricanismstrikesback you've SEEN 1970s Elton right??

  • @BC99
    @BC99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +148

    He really blew the roof off of the joint. Well done!

  • @HistoryMediaStar
    @HistoryMediaStar หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    Nice to see a crowd actually get up and enjoy themselves singing and dancing! Too often now the audience is stuck in their seats silence doing nothing.

  • @katieydiddkatieydidd7269
    @katieydiddkatieydidd7269 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    That echo at 1:31 is straight from the Book of Karen Clark Sheard! Gospel is the gift that just keeps on giving. I love it.

    • @jamestribeofephraim6607
      @jamestribeofephraim6607 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I was wondering if anyone would catch it 😂😂😂

    • @ezmima1175
      @ezmima1175 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I caught that too!!

    • @ithajean
      @ithajean หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤ yes

    • @midnitehour1
      @midnitehour1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Very that!

    • @Ted_Swayinghill
      @Ted_Swayinghill 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      He had some Rance Allen in there too!

  • @annetteburgesswriter
    @annetteburgesswriter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    Jacob Lusk, bayBEEEEE, you showed up and showed OUT!! ❤🔥🔥🔥

    • @sandraklee03
      @sandraklee03 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And Did!

  • @misir7482
    @misir7482 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +154

    THAT WAS..... AMAZING! FROM THE FIRST RUN TO THE LAST BENNIE!!!! NOW THAT'S HOW YOU PUT ON A SHOW!!! OUTSTANDING!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rodturner6759
    @rodturner6759 หลายเดือนก่อน +154

    I was born in 70, these songs have been with me my entire life...

    • @wendybutler1681
      @wendybutler1681 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I was born in 57 into a house with sisters much older. I used to turn their radios off after they left for school. WDGY. I finally asked one of them what a ducavurl was. Duke of Earl. I knew every word but what was this ducavurl they were talking about? You came along in time to catch some of the greatest bands of all time. We are blessed.

    • @mhm8922
      @mhm8922 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Born toward the end of 60’s and this song has been one of my favorites since the 70’s, from the guy with the glasses, hat, and big shoes (…platforms)… At least that’s what I called Elton when I was a kid. I can still remember one of the first times seeing him perform with crazy glasses, a crazy hat, crazy clothes, and crazy platforms on. But more than anything, I remember my reaction to hearing his voice and him playing the piano. He always pulled me in. ❤❤❤

    • @Holysmokespotcast
      @Holysmokespotcast หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s how I feel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤ I been jamming all day at work too

  • @jamjahgranny
    @jamjahgranny 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Lord , if I could like it every time I watched this it would have 3 times the views....the singing...the piano...the dancing...I Love it❤❤Go Jacob you are amazing ❤❤

  • @KenNixon-gb5sr
    @KenNixon-gb5sr 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    This young man murdered and revived this song all at the same time greatness 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @mrs.danyalefryer
    @mrs.danyalefryer หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I betcha everyone in that audience sang Bennie on the ride home that night ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ourblazingworld
    @ourblazingworld หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Seeing Elton enjoying that performance so intensely made my night. He deserves some of the joy back that he has given to so many!

  • @2phresh4dis
    @2phresh4dis 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I have a new appreciation for this song. Elton made it but this young man made it ICONIC. THANK YOU SIR for your appreciation and respect to a generation of music lovers

  • @jilllevenderis6260
    @jilllevenderis6260 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +197

    Amazing performance. I loved that I'd never heard of him and had no idea what to expect. I was blown away by every aspect of his being. His star shines so brightly. Thank you, Gershwin Prize for the introduction.

    • @0bserver44
      @0bserver44 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Check out his band Gabriels. Wonderful

    • @Patchwork85
      @Patchwork85 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He was on American Idol!

  • @sschmidt3398
    @sschmidt3398 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

    Seeing Sir Elton so happy and enjoying his song covered by this beautiful human, what a very exciting and happy moment.
    Also look at his generation enjoying every bit. I love that everyone is standing and singing and dancing. I love this soooo much.

    • @elainemeyer5062
      @elainemeyer5062 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      As you realized, most of the entire audience was comprised of people from the Baby Boomer generation, like myself, who grew up with Elton’s music - and still 🩷 it and him! I did the same as they did at the 2 ‘Farewell’ concerts I went to and I’m almost 70!

    • @kristinahansen1
      @kristinahansen1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The power of music.

  • @leeleemee
    @leeleemee 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    The pianist is INSANE!!!!!!!!!😮😁

  • @WERURadioTheUrbanSoundOfPride
    @WERURadioTheUrbanSoundOfPride หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    ATE IT ALL! LEFT NO CRUMBS! AND DRAGGED THE TABLE OUT OF THE DOOR BEHIND HIM!!!!

  • @kgiovanni9443
    @kgiovanni9443 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Jacob should get a Prize for this performance. Can't stop watching!

  • @LM-bt7sg
    @LM-bt7sg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    This was the best performance of someone singing Benny and the Jets…. Ever!! And it was crowned by Elton John himself!

  • @chevonne22
    @chevonne22 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The pianist is having the time of his life

  • @ShyDog827
    @ShyDog827 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    That spontaneous eruption of joy as he only begins to sing is a rare gift. I hope to see much more from Jacob Lusk.

  • @awwilliams263
    @awwilliams263 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N!!! Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels did an EXCELLENT rendition of Bennie & the Jets... and what made it more wonderful was watching the ICON GOAT SIR ELTON JOHN thoroughly enjoying their performance. #Bravo #Respect💯👍🏽🥰😘

  • @AlyssaMosbrooker
    @AlyssaMosbrooker หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    His voice is like a saxophone so much range literal chills

  • @whitegoldwand2838
    @whitegoldwand2838 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    This guy stole the show and the song, He now owns Bennie and the Jets.

  • @ericjenkins5089
    @ericjenkins5089 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    his lead into the song is one of the best transitions I've heard in a long time!!!

  • @melodied4314
    @melodied4314 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    This guy and the piano player just taught a class on how to work a room.❤❤

  • @shirl3942
    @shirl3942 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    When i saw the piano player smile from " head to toe" before a note was sung, i KNEW this was going to be awesome!!!

    • @alexandraporter8985
      @alexandraporter8985 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤ You are perceptive!!!

    • @LADYDIVAful
      @LADYDIVAful หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too!🤍🤍🤍

  • @carolynwoolman3068
    @carolynwoolman3068 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    Amazing! Could listen all day. Thank you PBS for sharing. Just turned 79 yesterday and this still makes me want to move to the music.

  • @mikasan237
    @mikasan237 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I love how enthused Elton is!!!

  • @fran7759
    @fran7759 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +138

    I'm in love with Jacob Lusk! what a voice! what a interpretation of this song!

    • @Muudboard
      @Muudboard 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He gave me goosebumps. Not just a voice but his stage presence. What an incredible talent.

    • @Rosemarie6211
      @Rosemarie6211 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Me too! Isn't he simply Wonderful 🤗

  • @barbiec4312
    @barbiec4312 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    This guy killed that song! What a treat. ❤

  • @user-lc5zk3vs9e
    @user-lc5zk3vs9e 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    His mother has to be proud! I know that I am..so much that tears are flowing from my eyes from his performance for Sir Elton John!

  • @brownsuga810
    @brownsuga810 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    THIS MAN SAAAANG THAT SONG!!!!! ONE OF MY FAVORITES WHEN I WAS IN THE 9TH GRADE!!!!!! 🥰 63 NOW!!❤🎉

  • @AnExPor
    @AnExPor 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    WOW, that was a killer cover!

    • @AnExPor
      @AnExPor 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Also, I need to go listen to Jacob Lusk. Love some suggestions.

    • @henriettaparks4266
      @henriettaparks4266 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🎉 JUST 🎉🎉🎉🎉 MARVELOUS 🎉!!!! 😍😍!!! 😻💖☺️😊

  • @stylecollective-qt9um
    @stylecollective-qt9um หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    This is one of the first songs I ever remember playing in my house as a toddler.it's been my favorite for 50 years. This young man did an OUTSTANDING rendition, giving honor to Sir Elton and making it all his own. BRAVO!!!🤩🤩🤩

  • @PitaTaukei
    @PitaTaukei หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Brother took Sir Elton to church!🔥💯

  • @sonicgrub
    @sonicgrub หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    For me, easily the best Elton and Bernie rendition of the night and an all-time classic cover for the ages.

  • @OnlyChild68
    @OnlyChild68 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    One of the most talented and quite probably most unique performances of the night

  • @dwade1958
    @dwade1958 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    This is WONDERFUL! If you're given the unenviable task of performing an iconic, well known song in front of it's creator, and owning it, THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT! And having both Sir Elton and Queen Joni digging it, well it just doesn't get better than that. I hope Jacob Lusk's career reaches now heights after this incredible performance!!

    • @jstringer4900
      @jstringer4900 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too! I followed him on Idol and felt like he was one of the best R&B singers I'd ever heard.

  • @007peeper1
    @007peeper1 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    He totally owns that stage . Love that soul and vibe. Even Elton stood up and dance .

  • @teribarros1662
    @teribarros1662 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Amazing. The best cover of this song ever.

  • @2ndEsdras69
    @2ndEsdras69 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Jacob Lusk is a phenomenal performer.

  • @SportyOtterPop
    @SportyOtterPop หลายเดือนก่อน +72

    I really wish I could hug this guy, in appreciation of how absolutely wonderful this version is!

  • @jamekiawilliams124
    @jamekiawilliams124 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Baby he did that!!!!!!!!!! Best performance I've seen in awhile!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤ he sung and ate every part of this even the beginning was beautifully entertaining!!!

  • @s.tenisereynolds9004
    @s.tenisereynolds9004 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This was one of me and my mom's jams as I grew up and may she rest in love❤ I can't stop smiling and do grateful for all her great music choices/tastes as I grew up that knew no gender, orientation, race or culture. She was one of the best ❤❤❤❤❤🎉 thanks Elton for the years of rocking with my momma

  • @plee6223
    @plee6223 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    Everyone in this rooms seems to be having an amazing time.

  • @simonspenser7242
    @simonspenser7242 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    His voice is like an instrument. Amazing

  • @MM-dv9hp
    @MM-dv9hp หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    New generation having fun with a classic. Mad respect.✊🏿 ❤

  • @MichaelAlhilly
    @MichaelAlhilly หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Can not lie. That dropped so hard.

  • @msauthentic6182
    @msauthentic6182 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    Outstanding performance! Jacob Lusk was excellent. The pianist more than tickled the ivories...he made them hysterical. Awesome talent!! I listened to this as a child & it remains in the top 5 of my Playlist!! Ready for Philadelphia Freedom after that!! Thank you Sir Elton John for so many years of phenomenal music!!🎶🎹🎤💖

  • @St3amyMags
    @St3amyMags 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Fell in love with the song all over again ❤

  • @geraldcopeland3726
    @geraldcopeland3726 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    As a Foundational Black American(Freedman) it gives my heart delight how our culture is enjoyed and mimicked by all other cultures around the world. To celebrate the Britain musical icon Elton John through FBA culture is befitting as soul music inspired his work.

    • @Run4974
      @Run4974 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      As a born Jamaican living in the US since I was 11 , and now 49, I couldn’t agree more.

  • @jeannemclaughlin9630
    @jeannemclaughlin9630 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    i keep watching this... it lifts me

  • @diva70smusic
    @diva70smusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    I love the audience participation as much as the performance on stage. One of the best live acts I have ever seen. Magnificent!!

  • @pamelalewis299
    @pamelalewis299 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    That was amazing he did Elton John proud 🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾

  • @68south277layd
    @68south277layd หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    One of the best performances I’ve seen in a long time! Voice is amazing. The piano man stole my heart and the other musician were outstanding. Great tribute. Thanks Jacob Lusk!! Elton John is a musical genius. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @koffeblk
    @koffeblk หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    He slayed that! Sir Elton is happy with that performance!

  • @doreant7906
    @doreant7906 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Wow I give him 10 Stars wow!

  • @ClifftonCrowder-yt2gt
    @ClifftonCrowder-yt2gt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    At almost 56 years old, I still say this one of the greatest written and performed pop songs ever. My first thought was WHY would anyone even try, but this young man nailed it. I never heard of him until this moment...awesome performance and vocal.

  • @twelveoaks1
    @twelveoaks1 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    it is awesome to see Jacob Lusk doing so well and all his musical success!! Loved him on American Idol back in 2011!

  • @d2d2d28
    @d2d2d28 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I’ve watched this so many times already and in no way tired of it!