Elton John - Song For Guy (Old Grey Whistle Test 1978)
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- Elton’s October 31st 1978 appearance on the BBC TV music revue showed him in a relaxed mood and wardrobe as he performed solo at the Steinway. This primarily instrumental song (Elton chants “Life isn’t everything” at the end) peaked at #4 in the UK when it was issued as the second single from his 12th studio album, A Single Man. It become his highest-charting single in his home country between 1977-1982.
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Elton John - Song For Guy (Old Grey Whistle Test 1978)
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Such a sad tune, dedicated to his office boy who was killed in a motorcycle accident.....That's who Guy was...
Thanks for the info...I didn't know. Just another example of the huge heart he has and why I love him.
Thanks for that information very sad
@@PositivelyPam , yes , after getting permission from the boy's mother, Elton named the song for him.
He wrote the song at home on a Sunday, and said he was obsessing about dying. As he was writing it, he imagined he could see himself rising up over himself and watching himself die. 😳
The next day he discovered that the office boy had been killed in a motorbike accident around the same time he been writing the song.
When he was recording the song, he was very emotional, and kept crying. However he didn't want the tape rewound, and would just keep picking up where he left off as far as the tape went. Due to how fragile he was that day, those involved in the recording were worried that the tape was going to run out before he finally got the song recorded, but he did eventually get through it, just in the nick of time!
So sad,
Yes! Written for Guy Burchett. Died at 17 in a motorcycle accident. He was a courier for Elton’s Rocket Records. In the U.S I believe. Beautiful piece of music.
This ain't a song, it's a PIECE
I love this version of Song For Guy. He performed this before the single release. I love that there is no percussion. That was added to the song later. To me, this is the true heartfelt song. And yes, he fluffed his notes! Makes it even more special xx
This is absolutely masterful. Hearing him play a real piano is magical compared to the synthesized, digital sound of his current pianos. I wish he'd go back to analog sound.
I had never before noticed that this song included the line, "life isn't everything.". Beautiful.
Beautiful song but always makes me think of my dear brother in law who took his own life at age 24. It's over 40years ago but I miss him as much today as I did all those years ago, maybe more. He was a wonderful human being, too good for this world.
Am I the only one who can put Song for Guy on a loop and listen to it for hours?
No I play it constantly on the Piano and never get bored of it. Yet to master it to his level of course 👍
Exactly! I'm on day three of wanting to hear nothing else. When it's not playing, I'm listening to it in my mind.
@@justinstuart8382 Me too. I have a PSR E373 and i play this piece very often, cause I love it. Since the keyb has a nice piano sound, it is not comparable to the natural piano sound. And my performace playing this piece is not the same, but i have joy playing this song. Maybe I will experience this piece someday playing it on a real piano ... Sorry for my English and best regards from Poland.
@@zbigniewbuczynski4043 check out my version on my channel
No
The depth of Elton's ability on the piano cannot be measured.....this song which most people are not familiar with shows the range of his humanity.....the sadness he conveys through his hands on the keys is palpable.....
If I had 1% of this mans genius I’d be a millionaire. Truly one of a kind.
Music is everything.
Elton John can play anything and a wonderful singer
Ruby Badilla He is considered one of the greatest pianists ever. He started playing at 4, got accepted into the London royal music academy at age 8, as well being administered into a GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM.
Ruby Badilla So yes, I’m very sure even that is in his capabilities.
@Ruby Badilla 😂👌
Ruby Badilla That man is a musical genius and prodigy
He has mastered one art many master pianists dream about, being able to move an audience through playing, without physical expression
This song is haunting yet melodic, and a fantastic tribute to his friend.
Who else is excited for 2019 movie about eltons early years?
Very excited
I've NEVER heard about it!! What's the name if it, who is going to play in it, when is it going to come out??
@@catherinegabriel760 th-cam.com/video/mpOGT3GTO84/w-d-xo.html
I’ve seen it! Tomorrow I’m seeing it again
@@catherinegabriel760 It's called Rocketman
Elton excels in this beautiful version ❤️
Words can't describe it - truly a bittersweet song. Beautiful and timeless.
I think this is one of his best tunes.
I can listen to this over over and over tirelessly 😍😍
This one shaped my mind when I heard it in '78 at the age of 8. I had forgotten his words at the end of the song. waoo. They make sense to me today.
... love this one
I'm crying such a lovely piece of music
As someone who played the piano as a girl (and gave it up), I have nothing but admiration for anyone who can play this instrument as movingly as Sir Elton.
I've NEVER heard this song before!! BEAUTIFUL
I've listened to all the versions I can find and I think this is the very best of all of them. It's like in the others he's playing and in this one he's feeling.
Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
Now I'm going to go continue listening on endless repeat.
Beautiful Amazing
Best Elton John
Brilliant Performance from 1978 WOW
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
One of my soundtracks of my entire life. All of them by Elton John. Since 1972 til' nowdays. Blessings 4 Elton John.
Me too
A man who really fought his inner demons
He is far from alone in that respect.
Beautiful song 😍😍😍😍
Simply beautiful melody!! I love Elton John! ❤💜💛💚💙
Shows that he didn't need words to show his talent.
Absolutely stunning..both the music and the man! 💞
Wonderful music and The piano!!!!♥️
Wow!tres belle version de song for guy,merci sir elton john pour cette merveilleuse musique.♥
Beautiful boy, beautiful song 🤩
This is Elton at his best!
What a wonderful tune!
I love it!
BRAVO !!! Forever...Sir....music............
Beautiful music by Elton John.
Great piece of music!
❤️beautiful
🎩Forever chills with sir elton john 🎩💚💛🧡
Perfect sir Elton
Amazing
Only just found raw Elton ! Absolutely beautiful
Life... Life... Life is beautiful!Thanks for sharing!
Life...
isn't everything
god this tune is amazing
#Eltonjohn ❤...Thaks God for the music ❤
Elton y su piano, suficiente para regalarnos algo tan especial que suena tan bien, aunque hayan pasado muchos años.
Um artista completo!
Congratulations from Brazil 🇧🇷
Linda canção 😍😍
Elton John , um momento marcante nos corações .❤😎
A truly moving musical piece. Great here "live to air" as well as the original recorded version. Always makes me reflective ----- sign of good musicianship!
I love this song
Magic Song....I Absolut love it🤩
So beautiful
Belleza!!!!😉🎶🎶🎶🎶🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
Others Stan James Charles but I’m standing with Elton
had no idea about the song, but heard the tune in 'Crown'....lovely !
I wish Elton would do more instrumentals. I would love to see him expand Dream 1,2&3 from The Diving Board.
I'd love him to release an instrumental album - BLISS!!!!!!
Bonjour merci pour la vidéo c'est toujours un plaisir d'écouter elton john
Elton and his piano at his very best 🙂
Che pezzo soave , la mia infanzia 😍
Prelijepo...zauvijek...!❤
His best song. Amazing
Sir Elton John, o gênio da música.
Elton Jhon bom demais. 😀
Elton's music instrumentals are timeless jewels than shine on from his soul to everyone around the world always and forever.
There has been a collection of b sides
Rarities. How about a collection of instruments from all Elton's music put together in one set
j'adore cette mélodie! bravo a vous mr elton jhon!.
Maravilhoso, o Brasil te ama! ♥♥♥♥
Concordo !
Sound track to my life x
the last 33 seconds: Wow!
Perfection
Sólo un ser humano como Sir Elton Jhon pudo tomarse el tiempo de recordar la vida de otro ser humano a través de una canción.Virtuoso del piano y del sentimiento a flor de piel.
This song is truly magical, can listen to it over and over.
VIDA!!!💕💕💕💕
Great song.
Lembro qdo compramos o LP ana capa Elton com um casaco preto ,
Se não me falhe a memória 😍😍😘
E seu significado, sensível e triste.
Wow!
Großartig. 😎
Life Isn't Everything 🍃
Elton John plays that piano, like he was born with it.
The Sir Elton John o melhor dos Interpretes .
Gold
It always fascinates me that most artists wrote their true masterpieces at a very early age.👌
Increible como expresa su dolor en esta canción por aquel muchacho que fue su mensajero y murió en un accidente en su bicicleta.
Crying
Goosebumps.
With love from Russia🌈💚
Maravilla. Para bes
Awesome upload
The entire performance was a medley including an amazing rendition of "Shooting Star" and of course "Song for Guy". That's a pity they didn't upload this performance in its full form here.
It's on TH-cam somewhere.
Essa música me lembra meus tempos de bailes ,em 1985,amava ela era a última a tocar e ficou na minha lembrança, tempos bons.
Linda cansion y Bella 💖💖👍
💕💕💕
Me trae lindos recuerdos 😍😍... (I ❤ U = Sir Elton J😍hn)
Bonjour
Merci pour votre vidéo c'est ce que je souhaitais écouter annie
Bonjour merci pour la vidéo c'est toujours un plaisir d'écouter annie
I saw Elton John in California , Disney LAND ,IN A DUCK SUIT . 1978 or 9
Nice
melody forever
Sublime !
Maestro
Colección para toda la vida
Обожаю музыку Элтона