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.
@@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.
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. ❤️
@@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.
This is typical of recording artists. They highly enjoy when other people perform their music better than when they perform it themselves because it sounds different.
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
'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! ❤
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.
His name is Adam Chester and he is “surrogate EJ”. EJ famously hates to rehearse, so Adam basically sits in with the band to rehearse, and he also will help EJ relearn stuff he hasn’t played in a while.
His name is Adam Chester and he is “surrogate EJ”. EJ famously hates to rehearse, so Adam basically sits in with the band to rehearse, and he also will help EJ relearn stuff he hasn’t played in a while.
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.
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)!
this was SOO phenomenally executed and received: the theatrics, the introduction, the vocal delivery, the stage presence, the pianist having the absolute time of his life, the crowds' palpable delight, Elton John lighting up like a kid at Christmas, EVERYTHING. Jacob Lusk, this was a MOMENT!!! THANK you !!!🎉🎉🎉
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!
Wow!!! Amazing!! That entire evening was just one huge celebration!! Clear on everyone’s face - huge party!! Amazing talent came out in force to honor 2 amazing artists!!!
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!
Oh true! So great suprises on TH-cam. Never know what I'm gonna discover here. And like you @bstapleton3248, I will never see something like this live. But I will cherish it over and over again here on video. What a performance!
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.
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.
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. ❤❤❤
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.
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...🎤🎼🎵🎶💜
@@philipflores2515 i dont really like hetfield's phrasing in singing love lies bleeding but the band was tight. elton ngl sang it more rock n roll in the 90s
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.
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. 👏
Now you know you got talent when everybody stands up and the men that wrote and sing the song are bopping along tooo GO AHEAD MR JACOB LUSK!!!! and that entire band!
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.
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!
Oh you felt it as well from the late great David Peaston the baby brother of the late Fontella Bass (RESCUE ME or take me in your arms) fame from the late 60’s!!!! Out
His name is Adam Chester and he is “surrogate EJ”. EJ famously hates to rehearse, so Adam basically sits in with the band to rehearse, and he also will help EJ relearn stuff he hasn’t played in a while.
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!!
My favorite part about Elton and Bernie at these performances is the genuine joy you can see in their faces. You can tell they're just having a blast listening to a super fun rendition of their song!
When you’re singing a song that the world knows, but you still have an audience hanging on your every syllable, and then they STILL explode when that beat drops?????? Young people, take a note!
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.
Check out more live music in this playlist🎹: th-cam.com/play/PLzkQfVIJun2LGoHthcE3cT7EawXLAqWiF.html
I have NEVER heard of this guy.
I will NEVER forget this guy.
He was on American Idol in like 2011. Loved him then, love him now!
Me too!
Check out Blame by Gabriels 🙏
I am completely with you!
@@theclockworkpineapple
Love your name!!
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.
Agreed, that performance was 💯🔥
Amen to that!!!
A great performance with rookie intro script error abt Bennie?
Took me to church - perfect description!!!
@@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.
Mad respect to the piano player just absolutely vibing every time he’s on camera
For real the way he was just smiling big in the background
Didn’t he make that piano talk!!
That's the great....Adam Chester!!
His name is Adam Chester and he was thrilled to be there ♥️
The piano was singing just as much as the performer! Amazing!!!!
Elton almost looked like he just heard this song for the first time!!!
😂😅😂😅😂😅😂🤣😂
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. ❤️
@@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.
This is typical of recording artists. They highly enjoy when other people perform their music better than when they perform it themselves because it sounds different.
That’s when you know, someone is tearing your song up!!!!
Has anyone else listened to this performance at least 10 times?
update: 60+ 🤣
Only 10 😊
I've only heard it the first time today, and I've listened to it more than that.
Near 20 now
@@michaelkearney9170 same! haha
200
The fact Sir Elton John just looks like a regular excited fan is insane!
Мне кажется что Элтон Джон влюбился в толстого черного парня 😂😂😂
Yes Elton is Jacob's mentor
@@АлексМихайлов-щ9з Que comentário infeliz
❤
@@GregBry3 Elton John was having a blast ! He’s so classy !
He ATE and left NO CRUMBS!!!!
FEASTED
Not one!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
And mopped up the gravy with biscuits!
Let nothing for the roaches nor rats!
Not cool to say that.
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 👏
Right? I'd never heard of him!
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
@@gjermundnorumbugge7373 YES! I remember his performance of "I believe I can fly" on American Idol. I will never forget it, in fact
'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! ❤
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.
Is anyone going to acknowledge the phenomenal pianist 😳???
He almost took me out!! Outstanding!!❤❤❤❤
He is eltons stand in! Adam chester and is amazing ❤
His name is Adam Chester and he is “surrogate EJ”. EJ famously hates to rehearse, so Adam basically sits in with the band to rehearse, and he also will help EJ relearn stuff he hasn’t played in a while.
Blew me away!!!!!!
The music industry still doesn't know what to do with artist like this, yet.
That's because they only want to push trash!
Cuz they are too busy pushing cookie cutter ones they manufactured to appreciate actual talent
what u mean?
He's waited his entire life for this performance.
And killed it
And Absolutely delivered ❤
And understood the assignment!!!
My guy Jacob OWNED that room!!!!!!!!!
He owned EVERYTHING!!🎉🎉
He owned it!
Yes he DID!!! And they had CHURCH up in there!!!!
RESPECT, KEPT IT CLASSIC WITH A TWIST
Jacob just gets it! Yes!!!
HE DID THAT!!! HIS RANGE IS AMAZING!!! Now this is how you honor a tribute.
Absolutely !
Exactly! I love when they get fantastic singers for tributes.
Sho' Nuff !!!!!!!!!!!
Straight up killed it
Wow! I’m speechless! He is TEARING THIS UP!
The young man simply stole the show. And rarely have I seen Elton light up like that.
The pianist is having the time of his life
Even the pianist is feeling it!
When he starts smiling I knew we were in for a treat!
He's got the choir and the congregation in his voice.
But not in his actions!
@@kgreen8527,
*THANK you!!!*
*I WAS WONDERING who*
*ELSE thought THE SAME*
*way as MYSELF!*
*GBU!!!* 🙏🏾💯
The pianist is INSANE!!!!!!!!!😮😁
His name is Adam Chester and he is “surrogate EJ”. EJ famously hates to rehearse, so Adam basically sits in with the band to rehearse, and he also will help EJ relearn stuff he hasn’t played in a while.
LOVE how the crowd is grooving and ELTON is elated
This guy was an American Idol contestant years ago. I remember him being in the top ten.
I thought he looked familiar!
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.
You right. Not the X Factor🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️😂😂. I just knew it was the x factor😂😂😂
5th place to be exact.
*OH!* 😮
This dude can sing!
I’m 69 and this is up there with the best live performances ever!!
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)!
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 💖💖
Nice
It really is spectacular! Watch at least twice a day
CMON NEPHEW!!! I watched this and sang and cheered like it was a FIRST SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAM.
Me too!
Meeee tooooo!!! Literally as if he was my blood nephew ❤
That piano player was with him on every key of that piano 🎹
Someone needs to remind him that he is actually a nephew!
this was SOO phenomenally executed and received: the theatrics, the introduction, the vocal delivery, the stage presence, the pianist having the absolute time of his life, the crowds' palpable delight, Elton John lighting up like a kid at Christmas, EVERYTHING. Jacob Lusk, this was a MOMENT!!! THANK you !!!🎉🎉🎉
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!
fifth place on the tenth season of American Idol
2:16 Elton’s face is like “this is the best cover of the song I’ve heard”
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.
I was wondering if anyone would catch it 😂😂😂
I caught that too!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤ yes
Very that!
He had some Rance Allen in there too!
Wow!!! Amazing!! That entire evening was just one huge celebration!! Clear on everyone’s face - huge party!! Amazing talent came out in force to honor 2 amazing artists!!!
This young man is an entertainer on every level.
Ive probably listen to this version like 100 times already
So I have ❤
I want it on the vinyl
Ok he did that 👏🏾👏🏾! I need this version on Spotify NOW!
Right, Right.. I played this a few times over.
Same...you said that!!
Immediately!!!
Right like right now
I'm in love with Jacob Lusk! what a voice! what a interpretation of this song!
Me too! Isn't he simply Wonderful 🤗
Look how happy the piano player is to be playing with Jacob ... right from the start .. he's like here we go... amazing vocals....
The pianist is doing it too. Do that!!!❤❤
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!
YES!!!❤
Oh true! So great suprises on TH-cam. Never know what I'm gonna discover here. And like you @bstapleton3248, I will never see something like this live. But I will cherish it over and over again here on video. What a performance!
The room was on fire, what a privilege for people to be there, epic performance
The room was full of privileged people.
@@acebragg5559 and?….
@@marathongirl27 Rock stars used to shun those people, especially the political class, now they're a part of it.
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.
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.
This performance just made him a star 🌟 congratulations Brother long way Compton ❤
Y'all must be proud. Compton births nothing but greats.
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!!
I reckon he should do an Album of reworked Elton n Bernie Hits!
You have to an amazing singer to even attempt to sing 1 of Elton John songs, and sweetheart he really did an Awesome job. ❤
Come to a Black church 😅
@@LilliLamour That's where Jacob started naturally
He owned the entire night....and room
This guy and the piano player just taught a class on how to work a room.❤❤
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.
The pianist was GETTIN' it! Great performance! I have to see more of this artist ASAP.
*I LOVED HOW*
*the PIANIST GOT DOWN!!*
😊👉🏾😎
I was born in 70, these songs have been with me my entire life...
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.
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. ❤❤❤
That’s how I feel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤ I been jamming all day at work too
Just can't believe what I've just heard. This is perfect! Elton must be very proud.
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.
Check out his band Gabriels. Wonderful
He was on American Idol!
his lead into the song is one of the best transitions I've heard in a long time!!!
Jacob should get a Prize for this performance. Can't stop watching!
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...🎤🎼🎵🎶💜
That was absolutely our girl, Nancy Pelosi!!!!
That fabulous pianist who's thoroughly enjoying himself, is Adam Chester, who is the piano player for rehearsals with Elton John's band.
And was that Mike Pence next to Nancy Pelosi, losing his natural mind?😊
@@BuddhaBites Absolutely not, but that would be hilarious. Lol.
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
This was my favorite performance of the night. Jacob was amazing.
Metallica outdid everybody
@@philipflores2515 i dont really like hetfield's phrasing in singing love lies bleeding but the band was tight. elton ngl sang it more rock n roll in the 90s
Wooooo!!! Jacob SANG THAT!!!!! Turned this classic every way but loose 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Jacob who ?? Love him and need to know 😊
RESPECT HE DID KEPT IT CLASSIC WITH A TWIST AND PIANO PLAYER WAS GREAT
People was jamming to that era of their lives
Dude upstaged nearly EVERYONE at this event. That's no small feat considering the lineup. 🔥
He really blew the roof off of the joint. Well done!
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.
Same! Blew my mind. I'll replay this over and over forever I think!
I've already listened a dozen times.
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.
They did an amazing job with this song. It actually made me cry.
This has got to be the best Benny and the Jets cover I’ve ever heard ….amazing!!!❤❤❤
He sings it much better than Elton.
I’ve listened 1/2 an hour! Can’t stop!
PHENOMENAL!
He.is.TEARING.THIS.UP!
@@UmaCatLvr-y9z, 😱🤯😒
*NEVER that, TO ME!!* 🚫🙅🏾♀️
*TO ME ELTON JOHN*
( *THE ORIGINAL singer of*
*THIS SONG* ),
*SINGS it MUCH better!!!*
🤔💭😌👉🏾💯😎
I'm so happy for him.. all that singing in school... paid off.. big 10.. my high school buddy...
Nice. He will seenyour comment and feel that compliment, hopefully
Jacob Lusk is a phenomenal performer.
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. 👏
I feel you and agree, but I don't think Elton could ever be accused of holding back his self expression on a performance. 😅
But how when Jacob Lusk is Black Church American born & raised? This is a very specific style that's not of England.
@@Heyu7her3That’s not what she meant 🙄
She meant in full flamboyance
@panafricanismstrikesback you've SEEN 1970s Elton right??
Why is he not on Broadway? This performance was the total package. Voice, expressions, movement. I can’t wait to see more of Jacob Lusk!
Our heritage!!! All right now!!!
Jacob Lusk, bayBEEEEE, you showed up and showed OUT!! ❤🔥🔥🔥
And Did!
Seeing Elton enjoying that performance so intensely made my night. He deserves some of the joy back that he has given to so many!
That was fabulous.
All black folks love this song
Yup we do 🥰
Right! We definitely do.
Yes!🤣It is THEE only Elton John song I’ve ever known or wanted to know. 🤣
You're right! I remember when this came out!
We do!!!!!
Now you know you got talent when everybody stands up and the men that wrote and sing the song are bopping along tooo GO AHEAD MR JACOB LUSK!!!! and that entire band!
Everyone in this rooms seems to be having an amazing time.
One of the most talented and quite probably most unique performances of the night
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.
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!
The power of music.
Absolutely charming performance, so much joy & talent. Bravo!
Wow, I closed my eyes and just knew I was listening to David Peaston. Jacob you are phenomenal ❤️
Oh you felt it as well from the late great David Peaston the baby brother of the late Fontella Bass
(RESCUE ME or take me in your arms) fame from the late 60’s!!!!
Out
Wait, I was literally listening to this and said, “when I finish this video, I’m going to my iTunes and play David Peaston..”
Wow I give him 10 Stars wow!
When i saw the piano player smile from " head to toe" before a note was sung, i KNEW this was going to be awesome!!!
❤ You are perceptive!!!
Me too!🤍🤍🤍
His name is Adam Chester and he is “surrogate EJ”. EJ famously hates to rehearse, so Adam basically sits in with the band to rehearse, and he also will help EJ relearn stuff he hasn’t played in a while.
@@mrscottify
Well Adam Chester is invited to " The Cookout!"
@@shirl3942 he’s a great keyboard player in his own right for sure! :)
This was the best performance of someone singing Benny and the Jets…. Ever!! And it was crowned by Elton John himself!
I'm back for my 2000th view! Love this so much!
I just noticed the pianist in the back He is AMAZED
THAT WAS..... AMAZING! FROM THE FIRST RUN TO THE LAST BENNIE!!!! NOW THAT'S HOW YOU PUT ON A SHOW!!! OUTSTANDING!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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!!
Me too! I followed him on Idol and felt like he was one of the best R&B singers I'd ever heard.
He totally owns that stage . Love that soul and vibe. Even Elton stood up and dance .
I’ve seen this at least 25 times. He owns this song.
The “thank you Elton” and run off the stage was the CUTESTTTT
WOW, that was a killer cover!
Also, I need to go listen to Jacob Lusk. Love some suggestions.
🎉 JUST 🎉🎉🎉🎉 MARVELOUS 🎉!!!! 😍😍!!! 😻💖☺️😊
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.
My favorite part about Elton and Bernie at these performances is the genuine joy you can see in their faces. You can tell they're just having a blast listening to a super fun rendition of their song!
How many times did you watch this? Yes. 🔥
I lost count.
New generation having fun with a classic. Mad respect.✊🏿 ❤
This guy killed that song! What a treat. ❤
Can you imagine performing that for Sir Elton???? Wow!!
I betcha everyone in that audience sang Bennie on the ride home that night ❤❤❤❤❤❤
His voice is like a saxophone so much range literal chills
That spontaneous eruption of joy as he only begins to sing is a rare gift. I hope to see much more from Jacob Lusk.
One of the greatest live performances i‘ve ever seen
So much charisma
Fantastic luv the preliminary speech also
Fell in love with the song all over again ❤
Me too
YES!🤍
When you’re singing a song that the world knows, but you still have an audience hanging on your every syllable, and then they STILL explode when that beat drops?????? Young people, take a note!
THIS MAN SAAAANG THAT SONG!!!!! ONE OF MY FAVORITES WHEN I WAS IN THE 9TH GRADE!!!!!! 🥰 63 NOW!!❤🎉
I really wish I could hug this guy, in appreciation of how absolutely wonderful this version is!
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.
As a born Jamaican living in the US since I was 11 , and now 49, I couldn’t agree more.
I totally agree 💯
For me, easily the best Elton and Bernie rendition of the night and an all-time classic cover for the ages.
This is special...the opening with just he and the pianist is a treat to the ears.