Elton John - Border Song (Live 2004)

[@biggiehaws]

Favorite lines ever! "What's his color? I don't care." "He's my brother! LET US LIVE IN PEACE"

[@Frankincensedjb123]

In my opinion, John has gotten happier and better as a performer later in his career. He is just amazing. We are truly blessed to have him in our lives.

[@kathyfitzgerald8178]

I concur. There is definitely a quality there now that is totally remarkable. He never really needed all the gimmicks. He's pure talent.

[@sandmarfield]

I like how his voice deepened and gained strength later in life.

[@tommywilliams8000]

Yeah Sir Elton if only we could learn from the words and live it.. Let's try to love one another even in our differences.

[@davedave5787]

Right on !!!! amazing Artist in my lifetime.....

[@Rael571]

One of Elton's finest songs, I think.

[@shannonlucas2980]

Without a doubt

[@LindaHuff-n9x]

Saw him at 16 - now a senior citizen and he sounds even better.

[@docdave15]

It's amazing how so musicians as they age their voices don't turn out so good, but his voice today works just as well.

[@eimajecnerwal]

OH!!! Goosebumps when the chior first sings "Holy Moses"!! What a song.

[@joeherald7319]

Agree. Gives me "the feels" every time. There are so few moments in any live performance equal to that...some but not many.

[@georgegemmell6382]

@@joeherald7319 quite a few moments like that in Elton’s concerts!

[@richardmoore2124]

It's CHOIR not CHIOR!

[@jamielawrence2515]

In behalf of everybody I’m so relieved you pointed that out! Phew!

[@candyhatch1082]

I live in Tollesboro KY. My daughter and I were at this show only time he played with Orchestra in USA . What a time TY ELTON

[@swcosmos1]

Magic Voice. Just gets better and better.....A Blessing to have him on the planet with we mortals.

[@bettysalas9970]

Elton John is the greatest singer, song writer, piano man that has ever been. His career has been one of great talent from the beginning to this day. His works are incomparable to any and will remain unmatched he is a music icon that is the greatest gift England has given to the world. His great works with his aids foundation reach around the world. There will never be another such talent as his. His integrity and heart are great, just as his music. When Sir Elton John was born the mould was broken. We have been lucky to have his music all of our lives. Great love Sir Elton to you and your beautiful family. Many more years....

[@MarcoV193]

This is my "go to" song when I sing in the shower.

[@mariajukejax9649]

Definitely. With the shower acoustics and the hot water opening up your lungs, you can really belt out this song!

[@clifforddaniel586]

WHAT PEOPLE SEEM TO 4GET IS BERNIE TAUPIN LYRICALLY HAD HIS VISION...ELTON PROVIDED THE MELODY OR SOUNDTRACK IF YOU WILL.. TAUPINS BEAUTIFUL LYRICS ARE ALWAYS THE STAR HERE🎼

[@chazmann108]

Lord have mercy, Sir Elton's pipes are insane and richer in tone than ever. As to his skills on the 88s, what can be said other than this is one in a lifetime talent and Sir Elton knows (Just like Sinatra knew) that when you're surrounded with huge talent as he is here with full orchestra and choir - it's a tsunami of sound that could not sound any better.

[@davidarinella8031]

Listen up everybody, this performance of Border Song is superb. We all need songs like this to listen to every day!!

[@bettysalas9970]

Elton John is the best singer, song writer, work on the lion king, aida and in and on. This man is a great gift that England has given to the world. His talent goes Unmatched from the beginning of his career to this day. When he was born the mould was broken. We will never see a talent of his caliber again. His generous foundation for the victims of aids and others show his integrity and his good heart. Great love to you Sir Elton John, and to your beautiful family. Many more years.........

[@javamusik]

LOVE the gospel choir on this.. along with Elton's stellar performance, of course!

[@davetherave3357]

I Have to agree that this is the best live performance of this amazing song. Stellar performance.

[@chrizdean]

Wow that voice in the beginning, hitting all the high notes!

[@IPman77]

Such a great song. His voice at this age is richer than the one on the original recording

[@joeherald7319]

1:07...Holy Moses ! Let's take it to church. Not too many pop songs that fit a choir any better. I think his older and wiser voice grew more poignant over the years. This song is from 1970 and it carries a simple message...treat everybody with respect. It's soon to be 2020, that's 50 years and we still have a lot of trouble getting the message. Let's do better starting now.

[@tonyharbour5317]

He is among the greatest performers of our time. Simply put he is in a class by himself.

[@kbsh1993]

Wow! Elton is nothing less than truly amazing! I love his songs orchestrated or just him and the piano. The words are always powerful back then when first written and even now.

[@russellsmith6498]

Might sound silly, but this one has always choked me up. More so today when you see the deep divisions in today’s society. May we truly find a way to make our hatred cease!

[@MJ-qb5ph]

Indeed we seem to have gone backwards

[@Pbrock67]

LET US LIVE IN PEACE !!!! WE HAVE ALL BEEN DECIEVED

[@yvonnemaij8824]

Perry Brock lets rock the intire world

[@Mercy_Pants]

Perry Brock Amen Brother

[@mariajukejax9649]

Surely

[@michaelpessolano6458]

We sure have been nothing worse then by someone you love

[@soffitboy]

Best song ever. I've been coming back to this song for years. My awesome mother used to crank it up when it came on the radio. It will live in my heart forever.

[@rolandrazonarison4483]

Eternal Pop music. Thank you E. John for rocking me throughout my youth !! Long life to you.

[@kellygardner.2292]

This is one of my favorite Elton John songs, I listen to this song often and it always brightens my spirit...❤️

[@Bluestu100]

He sings this song as well as any fevered preacher i have ever heard. Yeah his voice has dropped a octave or two but with songs like this that is a definite plus!!..Simply Elton, Simply Bernie, SIMPLY MAGICAL!!!

[@martinluthierking]

his voice has dropped an octave or two? what?

[@gaminglegend]

This is the same key, the tone of his voice is deeper but it definitely hasn't dropped an entire octave

[@jkahan]

my favorite Elton John song

[@joeherald7319]

Me too. Thinking about how it's lesson fits today as it did 50 years ago. Will we ever learn to love one another?

[@cmondynamite]

I could just sit and listen to this all day. Fantastic.

[@simonegalvao2775]

Se eu pudesse sentaria e ouvia ele o dia todo ♥️♥️♥️

[@matthewtoddadcock8151]

One of the greatest strongest nicest sounding songs I’ve ever heard in my life! Song of his career!

[@si12volt1]

this song touches the heart

[@mirokyu]

One of the best voices indeed.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1970 {August 15th} Elton John performed "Border Song" at the Yorkshire Folk, Blues, & Jazz Festival at the Krumlin Barkisland Grounds in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England... Across the pond in the U.S.A. the song was in its first week on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #93; two days later it would peak at #92 {for 1 weeks} and it stayed on the chart for five weeks*... Later in 1970 on November 15th Aretha Franklin's covered version of the song entered the Top 100 at position #74; four weeks later on December 13th it would peak at #37 {for 2 weeks} and would spent seven weeks on the chart... * For three of the five weeks that Elton's version was on the Top 100, it was at #93...

[@Dan474834]

Amazing with the choir and the orquestra.

[@Ulisses5978]

Skilne Pigeon, onde começou minha admiração por Sir Elton John lá no início da década de 70. A admiração continua até hoje. Obrigado Deus por me conceder mais um privilégio em vida.

[@Maria-j2l5g]

Diga aí ele não é o máximo? o melhor dos melhores o imperador do meu mundo particular Elton Jhon ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DavidSpencer6174]

Stunning performance of a moving song. Am I the only one, though, who hears "Won't you please excuse my fingers, but it's not my cup of tea" in this particular version?

[@Ulisses5978]

Essa magnífica composição está no top 10 das mais lindas canções desde poderoso ícone da música mundial.

[@seanevanmusic]

I agree that after the 80's, there are inflections that he can no longer perform due to age and other factors, but I think for someone who's 62 now I believe he still has a remarkable voice

[@bpmanzoli]

this man is awesome. love this song!

[@747jpdrummer]

Majestic sound that only Elton and Bernie can create!

[@duckscli]

Elton was really on top form at this concert , all the songs from it were fantastic , especially Your Song. Thanks for uploading.

[@chrissaxe924]

Magnifique avec les choeurs sublime elton un grand artiste 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@renatajunqueira754]

Fantástico!! Sir Elton John .❤👏👏

[@HarmonySue1]

This one of the top 10 of my 100 or so favorites of Eltons, Bernie Turpins? or purhaps his new writer who's name eludes me...Well anyway, It's one of the many favorite artist's works! I hope KZbin allows me to build a massive list of "Favorite's" I've got quite a library between my ear's and up. Thank's for suggesting this one for me.

[@debbievanwyk6377]

I had the privilege to see him during these years when I was in NY at Madison Square Garden. Awesome stuff.

[@1989opprsvp]

Let us live in peace!!!! I'm in!

[@Julymag123]

He sings each time better than before. I love you, Elton John!

[@unvmygame]

I've seen him play this song live. He plays it with lots of energy...esp when he kicks into "I'm going back to the border..." AWESOME song. If my memory serves, he opened the 1999 Baltimore concert with this song.

[@OssieTheBuddhaBunny]

Love the power of this song. Yep, one of the best.

[@Patrixpiano1]

I Like more this Elton as the earlier..top voice..top piano player !🤩

[@samirabedi6353]

لا أجيد اللغة الإنجليزية بشكل كامل لكني ومنذ سنين اعشق التون انه مذهل

[@levanishamatava3650]

elton john fantastic

[@Breathless20]

Hoooly Moses I have been deceived!! Great :)

[@dussle]

Wow he resurrected that song probably as an afterthough... Elton's amazing.

[@juliafrankenfield5854]

Love early Elton

[@RaeZoladawn777]

Love this guy x

[@bradley.loveland]

class act - eternal greatness

[@yoyopg123]

holy S*it this is reached a whole new level.

[@wobrien007]

WOW - spine-tingling. Let us live in peace......

[@shiamakdavar1163]

MEMORIES OF ME ON THE PIANO PLAYING AWAY !!!

[@fabiodejesuscamargoeletricista]

Beautiful songs of Elton John's.

[@brentsapp2550]

Beautiful

[@jaretlafoudre]

What a song!

[@letyabarai7556]

belo elton john.. How lovely

[@patriciascully5369]

Gorgeous

[@antoniovazquez6478]

gorgeous

[@margarethdovalle9730]

Oh homem perfeito!

[@billbosco2349]

WOW

[@stephenbray9816]

Nailed it.

[@20gravedigger11]

Evidently, 20 people have to get their ears checked because they just heard REAL music and they don't know what to make of it.

[@eltonj4ever]

absolutely!

[@THESOULbornold]

my hero

[@newtonagrpluss]

elton vc é d +

[@michaelpessolano6458]

Deception is the most hurtful emotion there is , I don’t give. S@&t how strong you think you are it will destroy a perfect human being

[@sabineherzog6270]

Brillant

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@Dan474834 On the original version, the "choir" was just a bunch of assembled session singers including Madeline Bell and Lesley Duncan (the latter of whom collaborated with Elton on "Love Song" off "Tumbleweed Connection").

[@ernestorozco7001]

The Final Song to say Goodbye to

[@LOSGUERREROS619]

the besssssttttttttttt

[@patriciascully5369]

❤❤❤

[@fred2476]

Fantástico

[@OPrAHu3M-s1r]

Великая музыка

[@dan_from_australia]

I like the alternate "I'm going back to the border" part. It has more of a rock feel to it.

[@chrille55555]

genius

[@jasonkeller7623]

Does anyone know where I can get the audio file for this exact performance? This is my favorite version of this song and as much as I love the studio version and the other live versions I've found they don't compare to this one.

[@bonadrag2877]

+Jason Keller www.clipconverter.cc/ Copy the link for this youtube video, and paste it on this website. Follow the steps and convert to mp3. Hope this helps!

[@jasonkeller7623]

+Gaetano Novielli Thanks a lot that worked perfectly!

[@bonadrag2877]

+Jason Keller No problem, I'm happy to help! :)

[@sabineherzog6270]

🙏

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1970 {August 25th} Elton John began a seventeen-night run at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA... He was introduced by Neil Diamond {the 1st night}; and in the audience were Leon Russell, Quincy Jones, and future Eagles member Don Henley... Three days later "Border Song" would enter Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart for a five week stay, peaking at #92... And three months later on November 28th "Your Song" would make the Top 100 and become his first Top 10 record, reaching #8...

[@bradymcguire6151]

he rolled own that piano baby

[@1989opprsvp]

9/12/2023 still listening....political racial and gender fighting going on. He's my brother let us live in peace.

[@JonathanPricePiano]

@dennello I'm by no means saying he's not an amazing performer. I just saw him in concert a couple of weeks ago! However, there is no denying that his voice has truly transformed into a more powerful, slightly deeper tone.

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

The quiet versions are much more impactful.

[@JonathanPricePiano]

@GeminiSpaceship Whilst it is a much less clean voice than it used to be it's actually surprisingly very close to the original pitch. I've heard him sing as high as a Bb above middle C in the last few years (in levon). But yes, the falsetto is definately nothing compared to what it used to be.

[@raymarchman8224]

U r gorgeous

[@eclipseangelo1667]

hello If the eye of the storm twists this way and that way and changed direction it's because of an eye for an eye

[@jtsnowman66]

5 people won't live in peace

[@Hannes667]

Yup yup Lightner - agreed :P

[@CatsCrazyWorld]

@DavidSpencer6174 i also heard that line

[@tonym8473]

r.i.p. lil peep

[@GrogsLax]

anybody know if there was an album made for this concert?

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@DavidSpencer6174 Frankness, not fingers.