We played it at my dads funeral too, he tried to find the 7inch record of the song about two weeks before he died, he found it at a local record shop, then he was killed by a drunk driver, it breaks my heart every time I hear it but I cannot hear it enough, strange as it may seem.
My mum was diagnosed with early onset dementia this year, age 56 . Doesn’t know me anymore, doesn’t recognise me . I used to listen to this song in my early twenties when I was stressed or worried, or scared - gave me comfort . Six weeks ago I found a cassette tape of my mum’s titled ‘relaxation’ - same song, same age - she would have been early 20s too. Listen to it now when I miss my mum, makes me feel she’s still with me in some sense .
As a heavy metal fan, I've never bothered to listen to this type of music, but I must admit, Elton John was a genius in his own right. This track is quite moving and a great tribute to the lad who died. Some of his early stuff was really good and I respect the comments of those who have lost loved ones. It's great that a song can do so much to uplift the soul and bring back those memories. Thanks Elton Bill
For those who didn’t have time to read the description and wondering who Guy was, he was a motorbike messenger who Elton knew. When Guy was killed in a motorbike accident Elton dedicated this song to him.
Actually "Guy" was a messenger boy from his office "rocket records", he dies in a motorbike accident in the exactly same time elton compose this beautiful melody.
@@Jordan6002 In 1983 I met Peter Powell who was a DJ on the TV show Top of the Pops. He told me about the story behind the song and ironically shortly after that I read in the newspapers that a delivery person in his office had also passed away so to me song has double meaning.
I delivered newspapers in my early teens and struck up a friendship with another delivery boy. Our paths used to cross in the mornings when we collected our delivery loads. The other lad also had a motorbike which he cherished. Our friendship was brief as one day when I went to collect my delivery the owner of the newsagent informed that this lad had died the night before in a motor bike crash. Though I was upset it didn't register too deeply at the time but over the years I think of him from time to time and wonder how his life would have panned out if he was still alive and how unfair it was that his life was cut so short. This was 50 odd years ago and I still think of him from time to time.
My Mom absolutely loved this beautiful piece of music, she would always ask me to play it for her on the piano. I played it at her funeral service, as I knew the joy it always brought her and to express my appreciation for the loved she shared with me for music. 💕
1978 I was 9 years old, I was sound asleep and in the distance this song woke me up and I felt like floating in the clouds, I still have that feeling every time I hear it
Elle me fait le même effet actuellement avec cette guerre et ce climat délétère que le monde subis , écouter 👂 cette mélodie est une sensation de détente …pour oublier le monde 🌍 fou cette musique 🎵 est un bon remède . Merci 🙏🏼 bravo 🎈 pour votre commentaire merci
Elton didn’t even need to sing in order for a hit song. It was when the lyrics came in that this song became an instant classic. Elton John Is Awesome!
When may grandmother died with 56, i had 8 years old. After the funeral, i entered in the room of my uncle to take a book off his shelf. When i opened the door, i saw him sit in his armachair with eyes closed listenning a piano song. After many years, i started to like Elton John's music. One day, i was running around a big lake in the city where my grandmother once lived and in some new coffee shop this song was playing. I entered, bought a bottle of water and asked the attendant which song was that. Song For a Guy, he said.
For an instrumental track, it packs a hefty emotional punch. I was floored by it when it first came out in 1978, and 45 years later it still brings a lump to my throat every time I hear it. ❤
First Elton John Album I bought "Single Man:, in 1997 I met him at his club living in Atlanta GA and played this, how humble to allow ME to play his song...
I was nine years old, in the 70s, we were returning from the airport where we had said goodbye to a dear uncle and on the radio this song played that marked me forever. My uncle died a few days later. That sound, for me, has a meaning of farewell, of loss of a dear person.
Ho quasi 47 anni e questa canzone la ascolto sempre molto volentieri perché, per me, è immortale. È un qualcosa di ECCEZIONALE. Un abbraccio a tutti voi da Taranto 🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙
I had a tape with both sides recorded with this number solely. In 1979 or 1980 i was sailing with my yachtclub across waters between Sealand and Lolland, Denmark and the tape was rolling. The music fell in sync with the waves, so it was a pure bliss.
One of the purest expressions of human's heart. I will always think about my father who's passed away. Probably one of the most beautiful proof of human race. Only a genius could write this song. It's immortal, and will ever touch my soul, a spiritual enchantment.
May be it is spiritually enchanting. In late 70s this tune was released. I've always felt it a melancholy tune with Elton singing 'life isn't everything', which I thought was about someone who had died - didn't know about the story until now. Strange of the few pop records my mum bought, somehow she bought this and I'd play it repeatedly. So it's very special to me. Thanks. ♥️
I have recently got into buying vinyls as I was gifted with a turntable for my birthday, and a few weeks ago, while on the hunt for something new to buy, I came across Elton's album A Single Man, and immediately bought it. Listened to it during the evening and this song stood out to me the most, and has become probably one of my favourite Elton songs of all time, this album is really a gem and I am really glad I found it.
Last year, back in April, me and the family made the sad decision to say goodbye to our springer spaniel called Oscar. Later that evening I listened to this song; I can’t ever listen to this song again without thinking of him.
@@soniadossantos7693 Tivia un garroto de 17 anhos chamado Guy Burchett que trabalhaba como mensajeiro para a empresa de Elton John e que morreu no mesmo tempo que Elton John estaba composando esa melodia. Por eso se chama "cançao para Guy".
I’m not Elton john fan, it’s not that I don’t realise how talented he is , it’s not my type of music but this is a masterpiece of music , guaranteed to make me cry somehow. When I learned who guy was , it made sense to me why I cry. I can guess that this music , this track could mean an awful lot to a lot of people. ❤️.
A lot of people don't realize what a genius he is along with his depth of catalogue because he usually plays the "hits" or well known songs that everyone knows which is a travesty really as a lot of his lessor known songs are even better
I found this song same time, when doctors said my husband he has cancer. I listened this song very often because it made in my soul feeling all will be OK. I felt big hope from this song. Unfortunately my husband died. When i held him hand and i saw him last breath a I heard last beat him heart. This song was in my head.
I’m reading his autobiography and was just reading the part where he talks about this song. This is my first time hearing it. Elton is so talented. I hope I’m able to finally see him next year!
All kindred spirits here after the Crown, searching for this incredible almost forgotten masterpiece. I did not know Elton John did this one, I was 7 years old at that time and heard it often on the radio. Nostalgia at its best. Being part of the Commonwealth, most UK pop culture and this song was big In South Africa, and then sanctions came along several years later..The Crown did a magnificent job showing that story.
I thought it was Roxy Music to be honest until I shazzamed it 😱 Shocked to realise this haunting but eloquent masterpiece was Elton 😱 Love it but personally don’t think it needed any vocals on it at all. But still an inspiring piece 💯
I wish he would do more instrumentals. I love them especially when they are this beautiful. The three that are on The Diving Board are beautiful too. Elton is the best 🎵🎼🎹❤️
Magical, timeless, legend, im so happy that im your fan and that i found your music, your art, im 22 years old , im learning piano again bc of elton. I want to play like him!
Since I was young, I really love the song melody contrast between the calm, down to earth sequence and the then ethereal, heavenly and magic part. It just really drive our state of mind into putting our entire life memories into perspective.
nao me canso de ouvir essa música, ela me faz sonhar, viajar, me acalma, me deixa um pouco nostálgica mais amo. Nao se faz mais músicas como antigamente.❤❤❤❤❤
This is not music; it's art
Simmmm😊
🤝❤️❤️❤️🪻🎶🎶🎶🎶
for sure
Am 65 years old.....and still listing to this song. Beautiful ❤️
me too in 64 i met elton when this came out i was a chef and i cooked for him he signed me the 7" single of this your right beautiful song
This was played at my Dad's funeral in 1997, he loved it so much.
Elton John is an Icon. This Song is so wonderfuĺl, fantastisch and real Lifestyle ❤❤ Bravour.
Greetings from germany❤
We played it at my dads funeral too, he tried to find the 7inch record of the song about two weeks before he died, he found it at a local record shop, then he was killed by a drunk driver, it breaks my heart every time I hear it but I cannot hear it enough, strange as it may seem.
Cómo supo usted que le encanto?
they will play it at my funeral as well. But they dont know it yet haha
A way to remind of us that "life isn't everything..."
Hello Friends, 23-2-2024, Who else is listening to Elton John?
-A Hug from Portugal for All... 🙏🙏💝💝🇵🇹
A hug from Australia
Um abraço do Brasil.
@@josenascim8390 Olá Amigo Jose, um Excelente Domingo e um grande Abraço...🙏🙏👍👍💝💝
A guy from Sweden
@@josenascim8390 Olá Amigo Jose Nascimento, uma Ótima semana e um grande Abraço para Ti. 🙏🙏👍👍💝💝
My mum was diagnosed with early onset dementia this year, age 56 . Doesn’t know me anymore, doesn’t recognise me . I used to listen to this song in my early twenties when I was stressed or worried, or scared - gave me comfort . Six weeks ago I found a cassette tape of my mum’s titled ‘relaxation’ - same song, same age - she would have been early 20s too. Listen to it now when I miss my mum, makes me feel she’s still with me in some sense .
Keep playing it for her.
❤😢
May her soul rest in piece
My husband played the piano. He loved this and played it until Motor Neurone Disease paralysed his hands. 😢
❤
This is by far my favorite Elton John track. At almost 65 yrs old, it still gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes.....
Agree
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I just listened to this for the first time in many years and the hair on my arms stood up. Exquisite song.
Too many great songs to make a choice for me. I saw him at 16 (first concert) and many more times. The Yellow Brick Road tour was special.
im 53, his best for me to, truely clasic, cheers Mike Morgan
As a heavy metal fan, I've never bothered to listen to this type of music, but I must admit, Elton John was a genius in his own right. This track is quite moving and a great tribute to the lad who died. Some of his early stuff was really good and I respect the comments of those who have lost loved ones. It's great that a song can do so much to uplift the soul and bring back those memories.
Thanks Elton
Bill
For those who didn’t have time to read the description and wondering who Guy was, he was a motorbike messenger who Elton knew. When Guy was killed in a motorbike accident Elton dedicated this song to him.
Actually "Guy" was a messenger boy from his office "rocket records", he dies in a motorbike accident in the exactly same time elton compose this beautiful melody.
@@Jordan6002 In 1983 I met Peter Powell who was a DJ on the TV show Top of the Pops. He told me about the story behind the song and ironically shortly after that I read in the newspapers that a delivery person in his office had also passed away so to me song has double meaning.
@@Jordan6002 Actually Guy was a motorcycle and exploded after a messenger hit him while holding an Elton John record in his hand.
Elton dedicated the song to Guy because Guy died in the same night, in which Elton wrote this song.
It's obvious listening to the song that Elton loved this guy. Surely?
I delivered newspapers in my early teens and struck up a friendship with another delivery boy. Our paths used to cross in the mornings when we collected our delivery loads. The other lad also had a motorbike which he cherished. Our friendship was brief as one day when I went to collect my delivery the owner of the newsagent informed that this lad had died the night before in a motor bike crash. Though I was upset it didn't register too deeply at the time but over the years I think of him from time to time and wonder how his life would have panned out if he was still alive and how unfair it was that his life was cut so short. This was 50 odd years ago and I still think of him from time to time.
My Mom absolutely loved this beautiful piece of music, she would always ask me to play it for her on the piano.
I played it at her funeral service, as I knew the joy it always brought her and to express my appreciation for the loved she shared with me for music. 💕
That must have been very emotional for all who attended, that's a lovely send off for your mum 👍
dd
This is an absolutely beautiful song it was nice that this was played at your mother's service.godbless
Amazing
Beautiful 🙌🏻
58 years old and this masterpiece still moves me and the reason behind why Elton wrote this makes me sadder even more. This song touches my soul❤
Same for me❤😢
This man is still performing after 60 years.One of the greatest artist ever. This is one of his best numbers😢❤
Yes I agree this song is he's very best song ever.i play this song when IAM feeling a bit low
Where the ebony and ivory do the talking. A masterpiece!
1978 I was 9 years old, I was sound asleep and in the distance this song woke me up and I felt like floating in the clouds, I still have that feeling every time I hear it
what a lovely description 👌👌
Cool
Elle me fait le même effet actuellement avec cette guerre et ce climat délétère que le monde subis , écouter 👂 cette mélodie est une sensation de détente …pour oublier le monde 🌍 fou cette musique 🎵 est un bon remède . Merci 🙏🏼 bravo 🎈 pour votre commentaire merci
How beautiful. I am your age and also love this masterpiece
What a lovely memory x
Mijn vader is op deze muziek vredig heen gegaan… trots om hem te helpen, op een v zijn favoriete nummers…maar de liefde voor hem is voor eeuwig
❤
Elton didn’t even need to sing in order for a hit song. It was when the lyrics came in that this song became an instant classic. Elton John Is Awesome!
When may grandmother died with 56, i had 8 years old. After the funeral, i entered in the room of my uncle to take a book off his shelf. When i opened the door, i saw him sit in his armachair with eyes closed listenning a piano song. After many years, i started to like Elton John's music. One day, i was running around a big lake in the city where my grandmother once lived and in some new coffee shop this song was playing. I entered, bought a bottle of water and asked the attendant which song was that. Song For a Guy, he said.
For an instrumental track, it packs a hefty emotional punch. I was floored by it when it first came out in 1978, and 45 years later it still brings a lump to my throat every time I hear it. ❤
True, very emotional.
This song was too beautiful and a beautiful tribute he paid to the deceased boy.
So underplayed, this is a master piece
This song really hits after losing a friend :(
🙏🙏🙏
What a song!!!
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
First Elton John Album I bought "Single Man:, in 1997 I met him at his club living in Atlanta GA and played this, how humble to allow ME to play his song...
I recently lost a good friend this was played at his funeral - so relevant to him 😊
"Song For Guy" shows an introspective, thoughtful Elton, obviously reflecting on his own mortality.
Altough Elton was really going through bad times during late 70s - mid 80s he still made really good songs.
"Life isn't everything"
He got better in the eighties!
So did other greats, like Sergei Rachmaninoff!
@@BarbDonnelly c
Always loved it yrs ago, but forgot about it, so beautiful
Got to admire and give the man praise for his gift of song. One of the best without a shadow of doubt.
A song for guy , a song for everyone.
I was nine years old, in the 70s, we were returning from the airport where we had said goodbye to a dear uncle and on the radio this song played that marked me forever. My uncle died a few days later. That sound, for me, has a meaning of farewell, of loss of a dear person.
So sorry for your loss
Hello Friends, an Excellent Thursday for All, 14-3-2024. A Hug from Portugal... 🙏🙏💝💝🇵🇹
One of my favourite songs af all and, in my opinion, Elton's best one!
Many thanks to my dad who made me discover it almost 40 years ago.
This is beautiful but listen to ' someone saved my life tonight ' ❤
Watching The Crown..had to listen to this beautiful song...lyrics are..."Life...isn't everything" Elton was a good friend of Princess Di.
Same. It’s a good song isn’t it
I'm here because of The Crown ... This song is magnificent .... I like it so, so much !!!
Came here after watching the dance scene in The Crown, too! lol
Me too. Makes me cry.
Had no idea it was by Elton John. This season of The Crown is profoundly sad. Poor Diana
when just 3 words are enough to say it all... "Life Isn't everything"
Just........ Beautiful.......,...... No words to express.....
Ho quasi 47 anni e questa canzone la ascolto sempre molto volentieri perché, per me, è immortale. È un qualcosa di ECCEZIONALE. Un abbraccio a tutti voi da Taranto 🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙
I'm so thankful I have lived during Elton's lifetime. His music has thrilled me for decades, and seeing him in concert was a joy-filled experience.
I had a tape with both sides recorded with this number solely. In 1979 or 1980 i was sailing with my yachtclub across waters between Sealand and Lolland, Denmark and the tape was rolling. The music fell in sync with the waves, so it was a pure bliss.
One of the best Elton John songs. I'm really happy that they uploaded videoclip for it.
This is a masterpiece. With the ambiguous ending lyrics.
Omg !! My favorite song by Elton John. Just Awesome !! Brazil here. 🇧🇷❤
Hello Brazil. By far one of my favourite tracks by Elton
👍🇦🇺
One of the purest expressions of human's heart. I will always think about my father who's passed away. Probably one of the most beautiful proof of human race. Only a genius could write this song. It's immortal, and will ever touch my soul, a spiritual enchantment.
Gregorian chant?
I agree. It's hard to express but there is a purity and purpose to this piece that speaks straight to the soul.
May be it is spiritually enchanting. In late 70s this tune was released. I've always felt it a melancholy tune with Elton singing 'life isn't everything', which I thought was about someone who had died - didn't know about the story until now. Strange of the few pop records my mum bought, somehow she bought this and I'd play it repeatedly. So it's very special to me. Thanks. ♥️
💔🖤💔
A long time ago, I was 4 or 5 at the skating ring in France, my big sister was iceskating on this song in competition. A memory of sheer beauty
This guy has a very sad life ...wird parents....I love him❤😢
A truly warm guy, gifted beyond measure. To hear his work is living forever in Springtime
I love this just as much now as I did when it came out...still get goose pimples....reminds me of my parents and family at Xmas in 79...
I have recently got into buying vinyls as I was gifted with a turntable for my birthday, and a few weeks ago, while on the hunt for something new to buy, I came across Elton's album A Single Man, and immediately bought it. Listened to it during the evening and this song stood out to me the most, and has become probably one of my favourite Elton songs of all time, this album is really a gem and I am really glad I found it.
A masterpiece.
I absolutely love this song.👌
Last year, back in April, me and the family made the sad decision to say goodbye to our springer spaniel called Oscar. Later that evening I listened to this song; I can’t ever listen to this song again without thinking of him.
Synrhesiser break in this track is beautiful. Hits the sweet spot in your emotions. Gorgeous track.
Tout simplement magnifique merci Elton j'adore 😘😘😘😘😘
Em que situação Eltho John compôs essa tristeza??
@@soniadossantos7693 Tivia un garroto de 17 anhos chamado Guy Burchett que trabalhaba como mensajeiro para a empresa de Elton John e que morreu no mesmo tempo que Elton John estaba composando esa melodia. Por eso se chama "cançao para Guy".
I’m not Elton john fan, it’s not that I don’t realise how talented he is , it’s not my type of music but this is a masterpiece of music , guaranteed to make me cry somehow. When I learned who guy was , it made sense to me why I cry. I can guess that this music , this track could mean an awful lot to a lot of people. ❤️.
A lot of people don't realize what a genius he is along with his depth of catalogue because he usually plays the "hits" or well known songs that everyone knows which is a travesty really as a lot of his lessor known songs are even better
yes, it does
This was a big hit -- in the UK, at least!
Elton’s combination and use of rhythm, accenting and dynamics in his music are second to none.
Such a sad song brings me to tears every time, the swirling synth is both beautiful and surreal, a 70s time capsule masterpiece
Well said 👍
This was a song I used to waltz to with my man 45 years ago.And still to this day when I hear it play I stop and think of Danny.💖💖💖💖
That’s beautiful..💙
Dear friend Danny died recently. Loved him dearly
His widow and I reminisced about him tonight. Sad but cathartic. All the best from 🇦🇺
1978... great, i was 20 years old, I was listening to this melody on repeat. Thanks Elton..
I believe this is the definition of a perfect song.
And I believe
U are right...
Stay safe. 👍🏻
perfect " song"?...
@@luismarceloinostrozabidart922 yes for guy
A wonderful song for life.....awesome
Mr Elton, I was just 5 yo when I found out this your masterpiece. I've turned 41 and I still feel the same vibe while listening to it
Elton John, even at the hardest times, he overcomes ! Born to win. Sir Elton John, the soundtrack of my entire life since 1972. Blessings to him!
Fantastic and touching song by far in my humble opinion Eltons best song😢
I found this song same time, when doctors said my husband he has cancer. I listened this song very often because it made in my soul feeling all will be OK. I felt big hope from this song. Unfortunately my husband died. When i held him hand and i saw him last breath a I heard last beat him heart. This song was in my head.
My mum wanted this to be played at her funeral. It's forever her song now.
So sorry for your loss.....
Such a Great and TIMELESS MUSIC from the Genius, Mr Elton John
I’m reading his autobiography and was just reading the part where he talks about this song. This is my first time hearing it. Elton is so talented. I hope I’m able to finally see him next year!
I'm doing the same thing!
Beautiful as always Sir Elton 😍😍😍
This is for me his best song, i love it, says so much yet it say nothing in words, takes me back Class song Class person
This song brings back some memories. Such a beautiful tune! ❤
This is a beautiful piece of near instrumental music 🎶 🎵.
"Life isn't everything" Elton John
~ C ~ 24 08 24
❤
This song brings me peace of mind. It is one of my favorites and like some other users I am almost 60 but it still touches me in a special way.
Eltons best piece of work❤
Great piece of masterwork........
Triple good, people who won't leave the soul have to be there, one twice way or another, beautiful this is...
Merci Elton Jon cela remplie mon cœur cette musique 🙏🍀💜🦄👌🌴👏💕
Pareil pour moi et je pourrais l'écouter pendant des heures tellement c'est beau❤
This song always makes me want to cry
Beautiful song and the older it gets the more beautiful it becomes.
couldn't agree more
@@bp6329 ❤️👍😋
This song is simply Wonderful!!! I was about 5 y.o. when I first heard It and was hipnotized...
Ho sempre ascoltato questo brano più e più volte ininterrottamente ... semplicemente fantastico
Chile, Maravilloso tema.Gracias
All kindred spirits here after the Crown, searching for this incredible almost forgotten masterpiece. I did not know Elton John did this one, I was 7 years old at that time and heard it often on the radio. Nostalgia at its best. Being part of the Commonwealth, most UK pop culture and this song was big In South Africa, and then sanctions came along several years later..The Crown did a magnificent job showing that story.
I thought it was Roxy Music to be
honest until I shazzamed it 😱
Shocked to realise this haunting but eloquent masterpiece was Elton 😱
Love it but personally don’t think it needed any vocals on it at all.
But still an inspiring piece 💯
i thought it was Jean-Michel Jarre until i saw it on The Crown.
More than a perfection ❤️🤩❤️
This is beautiful 😍
Great 👌 very moving
It's never coming back, but it was beautiful at the time.
Quality & Timeless 🎉
I wish he would do more instrumentals. I love them especially when they are this beautiful. The three that are on The Diving Board are beautiful too. Elton is the best 🎵🎼🎹❤️
On the album Ice on Fire there's a song called "The Man Who Never Died", it has the same feeling to this song.
Really does showcase that's he's more than just a great pop artist: he's a brilliant composer and player.
Blue Moves has 3 instrumentals I believe, "Your Starter For...", "Out Of The Blue" and "Theme From A Non-Existent TV Series".
Other MASTERPIECE OF MR. ELTON JHON!!! ELTON JOHN IS THE BEST!!!
Il nous fait rêver
Magical, timeless, legend, im so happy that im your fan and that i found your music, your art, im 22 years old , im learning piano again bc of elton. I want to play like him!
Same here! :D
Nobody plays like him.
so beautiful!! i loved the whole tone of it, and this video. they certainly don't make music like this anymore 💙
I get shivers any time i play this 🥰
Since I was young, I really love the song melody contrast between the calm, down to earth sequence and the then ethereal, heavenly and magic part. It just really drive our state of mind into putting our entire life memories into perspective.
One of the greatest songs ever !!
Was played at every perfume counter at a department store when I grew up in the 80’s this and st Elmo’s fire
Uma das melhores música deste planeta
Transporta mente e coração para outros momentos no tempo !
The best Elton's instrumetal song. Another great hit from "single man" was "part time love".
I loved "shooting star" ☺️
My favourite Elton John song. Awesome, hair standing on end type tune. X
Such a good song, one of my favorites.
Ouvir está música faz bem para a alma, para o corpo, para a mente!!!!
Acalma a gente!!!
Sim
nao me canso de ouvir essa música, ela me faz sonhar, viajar, me acalma, me deixa um pouco nostálgica mais amo. Nao se faz mais músicas como antigamente.❤❤❤❤❤
Used to remind me of sad times when I would cry. Now it's just an absolutely wonderful piece of music 👌 No more sadness