Brandi Carlile Covers Elton John’s “Madman Across the Water” Live on the Stern Show

[@howardstern]

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[@jamescookfair9057]

Lovely. I always heard Nixon was the madman.

[@pachagirl79]

She sings so freaking powerfully but it looks like she’s barely trying. Unreal talent.

[@dhrubaintisher8169]

It's called mixed voice.

[@fatbroccoli8]

That’s exactly what I just said to my wife

[@kerkbatson]

Delightful

[@CurtisGrant-BoilerLA80]

I can play some guitar but dang. To be able to open your mouth and have this come out. Would truly be a gift from God.

[@annalieberjamin9226]

Also check her cover of Space Oddity and Woodstock from Austin City Limits. So good. 😊✌️

[@faithgriffiths6916]

I am speechless… A truly flawless version of this astonishingly good track. Truly one of the best female artists of our generation. Brandi,, you really should record this on a future album.

[@jilloleary2676]

Howard isn't normally known for understatements, but this was MUCH more than a treat. This was a feast for anyone remotely into music. The sound quality is magnificent, almost equaling a truly epic performance by Brandi and her band. Moments after initially listening to this on speakers, I had to throw on my headphones to hear every nuance of this instant masterpiece.

[@kaptaintrips]

Yup, "in for a REAL treat" is definitely an understatement!

[@kevinschwartz1289]

Amen!

[@Haka-st7wk]

I tried liking this twice.. I think I agree 😂

[@johnshifflett1722]

That is one of the best performances I’ve ever seen on Howard Stern or anywhere. And he’s had a lot of great performances on his show. That’s a 10/10

[@miriamsheaffer5219]

Check out her version of Hallelujah.

[@beaudy1012]

Agreed. It's in Howard's top 5. Beautiful.

[@brianglendenning1632]

Agree John. As always, the sound engineering is as good as it gets.

[@BlazingStarEnergycom]

Perfectly said 😉

[@tiggs528]

It's an 11.

[@pjh9873]

This performance is unbelievable. Not often does a great song get better when others cover it, but this group is giving the original respect and honoring it while adding some spice. Thanks to the whole group.

[@mkrchnak5269]

The strings in the back are an absolute gem! A real tribute to the original.....spectacular remake!

[@UncleWally3]

Christmas of ‘71, in a snowy hash induced haze, I first listened to Madman; that was about ten years before Brandi Carlile was even born. To think that, a half century later, it would be stunningly covered by an artist as talented as Carlile confirms the song is artistically greater than the sum of its parts. Brilliant.

[@3daysrisenstotts585]

couldn't agree more, song is timeless Carlile nailed it !

[@bobbs9929]

She does a great job

[@kathrynkastner6064]

She is tremendous. I love this song.

[@kathrynkastner6064]

The entire band is terrific!

[@raymartindale3962]

I’m a fellow traveler, fully ensconced in the same generation. It was a gem in 1971. And this supremely talented artist takes it all to another level.

[@teetertotter5787]

The sound production for music is always immaculate in Howard studios. Awesome performance.

[@BLilley74]

Sirius LA Studio , not Howard’s NY studio. phenomenal nonetheless.

[@bellabella9181]

The twins backing up this powerful woman with ever ounce of their being. That’s love. 💙

[@Jointlock]

Brandi is the REAL deal......she deserves to be famous, she's just terrific.

[@katjahinds3521]

What an amazing version of a classic song. I got goosebumps....... Brandi is so talented. Definitely the best female singer of her generation.

[@eileenconsidine9365]

Brandi will go down in history as one of the greatest singers in this time period. Read her book from poverty to this❤️

[@jodymooney255]

A beautiful book and human being!

[@phoudi]

No she won't.

[@natashab3412]

@@phoudi yes. Trust she will

[@phoudi]

@@natashab3412 No, Trust she won’t. Due to ONE and one reason only. So…🤫

[@natashab3412]

@@phoudi 🚫

[@glenhostetter1023]

Every time I listen it just gets better, Brandi is TOTALLY INCREDIBLE

[@cathyphegley7414]

I’m blown away by the talent here! Not just Brandi…..

[@asandi4444]

How have I only recently discovered this incredible singer and her band? I can't stop searching youtube to hear more of her performances. I am utterly blown away and so excited to hear more and more. Incredible, soulful, genuine talent!

[@pureforce469]

Her SNL performance last week was incredible

[@asandi4444]

@@pureforce469 Thanks! I will definitely check that out.

[@pureforce469]

@@asandi4444 what did you think?

[@asandi4444]

@@pureforce469 Both performances were amazing!!

[@artistbrindle]

Probably the best performer I’ve ever seen in concert. Simply the best.

[@pattykweram2391]

35 people fell asleep and hit the thumb down accidentally. Because there's no way this isn't anything but amazing.

[@nikkobellini]

35 people were looking to fight.

[@brianmccollum6182]

No kidding! She's a badass.

[@pullman1958]

Yep

[@DavidDeeble]

That’s a double negative.

[@WillS-l7i]

I read somewhere that Elton loves it to! Idk about Bernie 😜

[@lab4389]

That is my favorite album of Elton John’s. I think of it as a masterpiece. Kudos to the acoustic guitar player, he was fantastic. Great cover.

[@amsajjr]

That’s Tim Hanseroth. He’s an exceptional guitarist, singer and songwriter

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Absolutely masterpiece, sandwiched in between two other Elton masterpieces…… Tumbleweed and Honky Chateau.

[@donlorimer1835]

@@amsajjr …and Tim’s twin brother Phil on bass.

[@LCBSeniorLivingLLC]

Most of the acoustic playing you hear is her.

[@deborahhughes6923]

Madman Across the Water! Is great. "Indian Sunset" is so good too. Yes, it's a great album.

[@jpceast]

That woman’s voice is always amazing. And the band sounds great

[@zlliksddam]

Exactly! Killer solo toward the end was icing on the cake!

[@paul_domici]

Holy Shit they broke out the violins and brought the show to another level!!!

[@amsajjr]

You should see them live Next level does not even explain it. Easily the best performers of this time.

[@jmw2224]

Only 1 Violin. 1 Viola and 1 Cello

[@vandergod]

An Elton John song without a piano. And they absolutely crushed it!

[@jenniferdirst1629]

Holy fuck guys. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL as always. I don't want it to end.

[@MrSparkula]

Her voice is so effortless. Saw her live and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@anthonykusiak7961]

Real musicians , outstanding I’m 55 grew up listening to real musicians, what a treat!!!

[@steverdms]

Shew! What that woman can do vocally is supernatural.

[@blackjakko]

Very cool rhythm. So complicated to play with such precision. Awesome band.

[@Michael64425]

What an incredible version of Madman, Wonderful performance from Brandi, and everyone involved. It's great to hear a John/Taupin song that's not one of the hits, because in my opinion the real gems of Eltons lie with the non hits, of course from that run of albums 1971-76,but also some of the later career stuff. Anyway I digress!. Thanks Brandi.

[@nimblebimble]

Howard’s genuinely been a huge fan of her for awhile, he brings her up all the time. I can see why… didn’t realize they got along so well.

[@veronicak4938]

She’s a fan of the show. I bet she used to watch E!

[@kaptaintrips]

She and her band is a Mack-Hine!!

[@terryabel4183]

Brandi is amazing and her band is beyond awesome.

[@johns1159]

Phenomenal musicianship, outstanding vocals! What more can one say? Oh yeah, the live recordings done in Howard's studio are always the best!

[@doncreque4406]

Great live sound!

[@BLilley74]

This was done in the Sirius LA studio , so kudos to the Sirius techs.

[@rck60s]

she is terrific..sings from the bottom of her soul on every song...

[@ruddite]

This song has followed me around for 30 years (the time I first heard it), and this is the best. It is something to listen to the original track and realize how good it is. It is another thing altogether to listen to performers that felt the same way and made it a part of their being, grow with it inside, and recreate. Musical evolution through generations.

[@shawnuel]

First Elton song I really got into thanks to my neighbor across the street. He loved this song and transferred that to me.

[@jeffcampbell2400]

She has such a clean crisp voice. And a great outlook. Stunning

[@sapphirejones7315]

The sound on this is fantastic. Would love to hear her and Elton duet on this.

[@kelleyforeman]

Her singing is amazing and the band is on fire!!

[@zeddius1983]

Simply the best "Madman.." cover. One of the best EJ covers in pair with Sarah Bareilles "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road".

[@Jenniflute_ATLien]

Oh my goodness, I absolutely agree with you on both cover songs!! Sara Bareilles’ version of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is sooo captivatingly and hauntingly beautiful, just as much as Brandi Carlile’s version of “Madman”!

[@procarpetcleaners1505]

Listen to Nancy Wilson covering Mona Lisa's and mad hatters

[@leafnlore2712]

Wow, what a gorgeous rendition! Those strings are the bomb!

[@SLAPME8]

I'm 65 this song was part of me when first released. Carlile is knocking it, she plays tribute in the most sensational way. How could you possibly transcend Mozart?

[@rickfrenzy9556]

Nailed it!! So good

[@soul4music79]

Amazing version of this song, I am a HUGE Elton fan, he’s my number one so I can tend to be critical. This though, Brandi nailed it. Fantastic job vocally and musically. Incredible! 👍👍✌️💜🎵

[@tennesseeridgerunner5992]

Stunning. Beautiful. I didn't think anyone could ever cover my favorite Elton song from my fav Elton album, but dadgum honey; you made this song your own.

[@paulaandrea286]

Love it! ❤😍

[@geraldbrown2875]

With all the silly so called musical guests on SNL in the last few years it was so refreshing to see a real musical guest Brandi Carlile last Saturday on SNL! She blew me away, instant fan!

[@randyrodriguez1445]

Say kind things without trashing others. Everyone thinks their own generation is the only music worth listening to.

[@cptight88]

She crushed this beyond recognition. Elton, this is Brandi's now.

[@kaptaintrips]

This will always be Elton's but Brandi made it theirs!

[@sportyfemme64]

Impossible not to LOVE Brandi, then she sings with her band, and you're a complete goner.. ❤ This was so far beyond amazing!!

[@mrchrislatino]

She is so freakin' good. Her version of this song makes me stop, close my eyes and go down my 70's memory lane.

[@DennosManCave]

Brandi has such an incredible voice. She nails this song perfectly!

[@jenniferdirst1629]

Broken Horses has a "Madman" Rock Opera vibe to me. So beautiful with those sweet voices!

[@skippy9659]

Totally..rock opera is back with Right on Time…🙌🤯

[@WoodlandT]

Absolutely! I thought the same thing as soon as I heard it

[@PacificaBlu22]

very good observation - totally spot on!

[@SonomaBill1]

Amazing cover. Respect from a genius of this generation, to another genius of an earlier generation. !!

[@matt23405]

That’s gotta be the hardest song in history to play and with that many people on stage getting it down to perfection is insane. Awesome talent all the way around

[@timcollard6437]

Wow!!!! I love Brandi Carlisle.....what a voice!!!!!

[@SexyBitchGirl2010]

damn, she is good!!!!! a fab underrated song and she KILLS it!!!!!!! amazing band too

[@ohthebill]

What is it about Brandi Carlisle that no matter what she sings I'm speechless and in tears?

[@vigilantpropertycaretaking5348]

Because she is THAT GOOD!!!

[@andreasmith2634]

#same. Love her!

[@donnabittner69]

I am in tears too...why is that?

[@dariamirra2010]

Because she is just absolutely amazing 🤩

[@aekelly]

For me it's that she seems to put her whole heart and soul into her performances.

[@mikeramsay5964]

Brandi has such a great voice. She does an electric version of this song and it blew me away.

[@Sandi-ke9mi]

Definitely one of Elton’s best, and covered beautifully. Gave me chills❣️🤩🥰😍

[@beverlycox9777]

This is my favorite Elton John song and sung beautifully by Brandi!!!

[@monmouthiride6648]

It shows Howard’s evolution that he respects and admires Brandi and has referred to her as the coolest person on the planet.

[@robertjames5778]

A Brilliant arrangement of a great classic.

[@raymartindale3962]

I’ve been aware of this talented musician for sometime. But I didn’t appreciate her talent. Her voice. WOW! So good! Thank you!!!!

[@Stevie_G_Me]

What an amazing performance and what a singer she is. I have to admit I never knew how much power she had behind her voice. Brava.

[@amsajjr]

Dive deep into her videos, she and her band are exceptional musicians. And her singing… Magical.

[@susanallen6526]

INCREDIBLE MUSICIANSHIP!

[@robertw1962]

Amazing! Beautiful rendition of the song. She is so talented, great interview as well.

[@wdaryldickey7203]

Excellent cover of an iconic Elton John tune.

[@maxficek5433]

think this may be the greatest cover of anything ive heard ...simply effin amazing!!!...:)...wow!!!

[@mmanda515]

Her control & vibrato is mind blowing imho! Love!

[@russpost2557]

Brandi's vocals are outta of this world on this song .

[@beverlyallen5506]

This is insane! She is incomparable!!❤️❤️

[@michaelstratton7939]

I’m hypnotized by her talent.

[@williamba3755]

This performance by one of my favorite artists is soooo tight. I agree with Howard beautiful l didn't want it to end.

[@dsimms561]

One of our finest contemporary artists. I am always impressed

[@maryaswell9943]

The ease with which they make this amazing is phenomenal

[@ronmounts8075]

What a Awesome Song all together!!!!!! Great singing and Verrrrrrry Niccccccce Guitar pickin!!!!!! Love it!!!!!

[@morewind11]

Brandi is a crown jewel - what a cover!!

[@jackrabbitron]

WOW. Talent always trumps everything else. Perfection.

[@phylisbrown7141]

I knew this would be good, Brandie does not disappoint. FANTASTIC !

[@e-money5851]

Wow, excellent job and what a voice! One of my favorite EJ songs.

[@davidkrupansky6253]

Wow wow wow! I was very impressed! Wonderful job!!

[@veronicak4938]

Cannot stop listening to this

[@dustinpatton576]

Had an absolute blast listening to her open up to Howard. My girlfriend has been a longtime fan, and I've always enjoyed her in collaborations with my favorite Seattle bands. She is an absolute talent and her her album is breathtaking.

[@dustinpatton576]

*new album

[@brodieg12]

She is just so amazing, how beautiful!!

[@wen-nz3sk]

WOW!! Better than a treat. Amazing and oh so good!! 👏🏽🔥👍🏽 Hope Elton and Bernie see this!!

[@juanpallautapulido200]

She is uterly fantastic on this one. her performance is perfect.

[@davidmorissette3726]

Fecking goosebumps every listen

[@deadendfriends1975]

One of the best songs ever

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

The string section was phenomenal.

[@johannabutler4399]

This is my favorite album of all time !!! Love you doing it Brandi

[@Havron12345]

I cant stop watching this performance -- a GREAT acoustic song... WOW

[@tonyhopkins6022]

absolutely amazing performance. I love her take on such a great song. I cant tell you how many times i have watched this performance.

[@allyncampbell9834]

Love her to pieces. Hard working and truly talented. Did you see her with Tanya

[@jenniferdirst1629]

Nice strings... 😍

[@doyoulovehimloretta1607]

Brandi I LOVED this song when EJ did it in 70s. one of my absolute faves but your cover IS BETTER THAN ORIGINAL!

[@muffycoors774]

Just an FYI, the original was done in 71…EJ then performed it similarly with strings and such. Elton is a genius when it comes to rock opera. Madman and Funeral for a Friend are great examples to Elton/Taupin genius. I think Brandi is phenomenal and she and her band covered Madman excellently! Bravo 👏

[@jasonandbeccashiflet6045]

Good Lord I love her and them. She's so good.

[@lizkennedy3544]

Wow! It's one of my all-time favorite Elton John songs -- so amazing, and Brandi and those musicians knocked it out of the park! Wow!

[@johnwilliamcarlson]

Good God! How good is that!

[@1Josie4]

Sweet! Love the acoustic version with string! Awesome!

[@danblanks3190]

Beautiful rendition of one of my favorite Elton John songs

[@whateverwhatever5715]

She is amazing and so is her band ..thanks for being here Brandi

[@3daysrisenstotts585]

her and the band members are so fantastic

[@Murrysmum]

Beautifully done