Elton John - Crocodile Rock (Live At Madison Square Garden)

‘Crocodile Rock’, the initial release from ‘Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player’, was the first Elton single ever to reach #1 in the US, leading the way for a half-dozen more to follow over the next four years, and was his second Top 5 song in the UK in less than a year.
Reminiscent of such 1950s classics as Bobby Darin’s ‘Dream Lover’, Johnny And The Hurricanes’ ‘Red River Rock’, and especially Pat Boone’s ‘Speedy Gonzalez’, this up-tempo number about a fictional dance craze quickly became a fan favorite and elicits enthusiastic “Nahhh-na-na-na-na-nah’s” at every show, including this one - Elton’s ‘One Night Only’ performance at Madison Square Garden in October 2000 - and on his current ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour.
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Music video by Elton John performing Crocodile Rock (Live At Madison Square Garden). © 2000 Mercury Records Limited
Elton John - Crocodile Rock (Live At Madison Square Garden)
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[@NostalgiaMan]

His concerts are golden. I love that Elton is doing fundraisers on KZbin!

[@joaojonesdossantosfilho1547]

Helton Jhon si Minas Gerais vai parar tudo Belo Horizonte sou fã dele

[@maureenmackey4879]

Yes his fundraisers are amazing. L way to go Hercules

[@maureenmackey4879]

Yes I love his fundraisers! Way to Hercules

[@meanyfaceofficial6891]

i love how this person is everywhere

[@rozetborn8651]

Owirw

[@Benjifan2000]

I will always be so happy that my parents were born in 72 and 73 because I knew about classics like this from such a young age.

[@krystianmikua1367]

Szkoda że nie żyje Freddie Mercury

[@carolsinclair8326]

One of Sir Elton’s best rock songs

[@mdpesterhuizen1130]

Heard the song when it just released. Playing pinball and smoking Texan plain sigaretts. Was 16 year's old in 1973. That music will never die. What a great time on the music front. Today I am 66 and still enjoy it as much.

[@FernandoPereira-bj7kt]

Musica imparável! Obrigado 😊🍀🇵🇹

[@lamsasally6693]

Elton isn't part of music. He IS music.

[@TonyBare]

He is not only music. He is TIMELESS!!!!!!!

[@KelliMcConnell-c9n]

TRUTH!!!@

[@kathyk479]

I've been addicted to Elton John, Queen, Prince , so many others all my life! I can thank my Aunts and Uncles! Especially my Uncle Steve he gave me my first Albums! And the rest is history! Lolol.

[@Erasureeraser]

Elton is one of few musicians who can make crowd filled with 50 year olds act like a teenager right when they all sing the "La la la la" part

[@dannymanny6917]

What about 60 year olds!!

[@hamiltongary1]

@@dannymanny6917 truly is

[@geoffhunt6439]

I was one of those 60 year olds that thought his show was one of the best.

[@ЛюбовьКолосова-н6у]

Дааааа, здесь все встали и поют, круто, у нас в России незнаю, было ли подобное. Респект

[@patkennedy2620]

And the 60 plus!

[@bellawood7242]

Elton John is one of those musicians who can make the crowd go wild.

[@georgecoventry8441]

It's what Bill the Cat always hoped to do, but he kept getting his tongue tangled up in the mic stand. And then there was the recurrent hairball problem...

[@Marchant2]

This, to me, is one of the best pop song to come out of the '70's.

[@megg905]

At 2:00 my mom and dad are on the right side. they love telling the story of how they were sitting in the bar and one of workers offered them two seats on the stage (where the audience is) and how amazing and chance of a lifetime it was. I am so jealous but love watching this and hearing just how amazing Elton was

[@alicemercury9954]

Thats soo cool💛

[@rachelterry7577]

Meg G cool

[@59771006]

I'm seeing him in December in Melbourne, Australia as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour I can't wait

[@jeanz638]

Meg G that's awesome ❤️

[@rockr10]

What year was this? It sure is a breath of fresh air seeing concert goers just enjoying the music, singing, dancing, etc. without the need to record on smart phones.

[@Psycat123]

What is up with people saying he's not good anymore? Sure he doesn't sound like he did like 40 years ago but no one does? Still sounds great here and has amazing energy for a 60 something year old man.

[@madkittyjoey70]

I saw him live back in 2006 and he sounded fabulous! :)

[@Savrawars]

Reggie's voice is like wine. It's getting better as he gets older.

[@JenniFromDaGhetto]

Birds Are Dinosaurs they better get a musical career themselves with the tenor Elton John has.

[@judyjohnson8891]

Try age 73

[@adamjohnson1519]

he is 73

[@raquel.2464]

I love that song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 my favorite is the la la la la la la la la la la Ia

[@maryperez802]

Yes

[@TheBidoofHouse]

I would have KILLED to see this live in person. so many song of his have changed my life

[@gladyszarza3991]

Años 70s

[@dustywelchcraneman6614]

Many years after my grandma passed away, my mom who is now in a wheel chair told me that my grandmothers favorite song to roller skate to was crocodile rock. She didn't like rock music but she loved this song. Im overweight and am working to lose weight and hope to one day be able to roller skate to this song like my mom and grandma did.

[@katieb928]

When Rocketman is nominated for numerous Oscars in 2020, Elton should open the ceremony with this.

[@ghjkkdkdlzzw4862]

Yees!

[@daniellee100]

Gonna go out on a limb here and say he would open with rocketman instead

[@attilapataki8692]

With Taron

[@jesusjacksontv]

may probably a medley

[@alien766]

I wanna see him on The Red Carpet. He had so hard life and now look at him, he is a legend :)

[@George-pu4pv]

This man was born with music in his veins, so natural, creative ease

[@TheTransnocho]

Getting goose bumps when the crowd takes control of the lalala. Unbelievable

[@vampire7144]

Was in the car with my Mum the yesterday, it came on the radio and we Karaoked to the whole thing on full blast! ❤️ Thanks Elton for that special moment.

[@oneteamineurope]

This song is nearly 50 years old and this man. Him and Stevie Wonder. They know how to warm up an audience. Their likes may or may not be seen again, but we need to cherish them

[@dolanbright]

This song will NEVER fail to make me sing along

[@ajward9112]

Legends like Elton John will live forever - he will never die

[@iqritychannel]

AJ Ward 👍

[@takony4nkii]

Agreed. Freddie Mercury ;¬;

[@patricknedz]

Elton johns legend will live on forever, his music will never die, I could listen to him forever and it never gets old.

[@someone2live]

Agreed for sure👍😁

[@jonnyaalbs212]

This is factually incorrect. He will, at some stage, most certainly die

[@karitahannikainen4734]

SIR ELTON JOHN- I humbly THANK THEE for bringing /ringing GOOD MUSIC 2 this world. I do bow-knees bad. Love with respect and smile.,Karita.

[@kerryhead9418]

Elton has always been around making great Music, won't be the same if he really retires, everyone will miss him!!

[@Debriel]

He said he would continue making music until the day he dies. He doesn't want to tour or be away from home while his boys are school age, which is completely understandable. I'll miss his performances but hopefully they'll still be active in the music industry

[@mikewoodson6930]

CATHERINE READ oh, he recently said he’s retiring, sad day, said his son is way more important and wants that time w him. 👏 !

[@ЛюбовьКолосова-н6у]

Пусть лучше он идёт на пенсию, чем умереть на сцене, как наш Градский. У него много планов на будущее, есть семья и он хочет жить как и все. Это правильно

[@WcJ31]

He is one of the greatest of all time!! Pure pure talent!!!!

[@Waggamuffin]

Getting to see Elton perform this live in SF and sing along with such a huge crowd was one of the most special moments of my life. I listen to this song whenever I want to feel better. :)

[@geraldattanasio5428]

There is only one Elton John.Fantastic.Thanks

[@bllybao]

To be honest, I've never heard this song before the movie, but to see such an enormous crowd going wild hearing the song is very touching. It's like they once again live back their youth

[@sholihinsholihin3150]

I heard this on record disc in the middle 70s... during party time on weekends by one in the neighborhood in Butterworth Malaysia next the RAAF airbase R

[@wilfredwilfred-uj5wf]

The best rock n roll song. I remembered when this song is played my legs can’t wait to shake

[@Roger-hp1yg]

Look how happy people are there. I like it when the people sing the song n I'm sure the singers like it to. I bet they feel appreciated !!!!

[@laurahirsch9459]

What I Just Love about this Performance is that he really sings live and sounds amazing!😍

[@eltonjohn6794]

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[@lunardoeseverything5393]

One of the best rock songs ever hands down 🤚👇

[@JohnnyInScotland]

Elton John truly is one of the Greats! 👌

[@rhiannonlarsen5805]

I am 12 and Elton John is my favorite singer in the world. His songs are absolutely amazing

[@eltonjohn6794]

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[@johngodley256]

Elton is one of the most versatile musicians ever, from slow ballad to fast rock, he does everything. I was a big fan of his way back in 1970, it is hard to believe 54 years ago. His voice is also one on it´s own, pure enjoyment.

[@felcsutimaradona4299]

Genius

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

This is the best this has ever sounded live! He was in good voice, the band was firing on all cylinders, and whoever mixed this knew what they were doing!!

[@caroljnorton8099]

I was a roller skater at the time this song came out!! We loved the flee hop to this song!❤️

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I love this song 🎵 ❤️, Elton John is one hell of a performer 🎉🎉. His music 🎶 🎵 is just something special and his unique style is 2nd to none🎉🎉

[@vanessacort2370]

Just watching a series n a Russian family broke out with this song, so I decided to take a listen all over again...this is why I love Elton John...he ROCKS🎹🎶🎤🥁

[@ChameleonzDream]

Proud of your contributions Brother Elton.

[@michellourenco2905]

The best live version of this song ❤

[@minicoop.]

I’ve loved this song ever since listening to it when I was very young with my mother. It has always been one of my favorites and always reminds me of singing along to it when my mom now that she’s gone💜

[@patkennedy2620]

What a lovely memory to have! Musical memories bring back so much

[@nc8414]

U know ur a legend when u stay put and make your fans fly to see u and they do. Lol

[@johnk8783]

I wish I was born in the 50s so that I could live the 60s with The Beatles, 70s with Sir Elton Hercules John and the 80s with Freddie Mercury and Queen.

[@Bruckschlegel]

This is one of my favourites fron Elton Being at a live show gives his songs great credit. Captain Fantastic.😁😁

[@Howlingburd19]

Freaking awesome when everyone starts joining in at the “Laaaaa la la la la laaa” :D

[@michellourenco2905]

Best part ❤

[@antoinetteponzo1569]

I attended this concert in 2018. It was my 60th b-day present to myself (concert was actually on my birthday, it was meant to be). HE ROCKED IT!

[@LiverpoolFC_RepublicofKorea]

Elton John. His songs call me every day. always sweet The song he left behind is a song that will be remembered by his descendants, not by his previous generation but by his present generation. I'd like to see him at least once.

[@shaunlumley7389]

This is the best song in the world Elton John

[@DiStefanoCPA]

Been to many of his shows, and I love when everyone chimes in on Crocodile Rock!

[@waltermameli2026]

Elton says playing at The Garden in NYC is like playing in his own living room at home.....He loves it.....it shows his comfort level.....

[@Agrivia]

I remember when crocodile rock was young ... and I still do! Still lives for me :)

[@victormanuelloayzacirineo6280]

Gracias Miguel Mateos 🤝🤝🔊💖, me transportas a mi 29 años. Reitero mis gracias por todo tu gran legado musical.🫂🇵🇪👍

[@sanmina3]

Still one of my favorites after all these years.

[@rdubisar1]

There I was, believe it or not, watching a go-go dancer at a country club, in North Dakota, and I was only like 15 years old, at the time. So we're talking 1976 or 77, at the time. Just amazing. Oh, and the go-go dancer was just amazing, too. Shaking them all over the place.

[@waynek921]

This man can still give those keys z a pounding. Wild man and a 1 of a kind.

[@kellyhoy3902]

When Elton gets old we'll sing his song's to him.

[@lin1080]

One of the best dast number from Elton John. I love how he sing, very excited and really with very good feeling

[@eltonjohn6794]

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[@babsiep1]

I saw him live, next to Leeds Castle, shortly after his open heart surgery. Fantastic show! Arrived in a helicopter, sang for almost 2 hours, danced on the piano... Brilliant performer!

[@christopheranderson601]

That must be a great experience @Babsie Prinsloo

[@jerryturner3997]

3-25-23 happy birthday Mr. John... thanks for the Journey, I enjoyed the ride. & Of course skipping...s🪨...👌

[@karkavwi]

This is the best version of this song I've heard lately

[@paulamontgomery6236]

I never relieved how many great songs he has. Everyone knows his classics but there’s so many other great songs.

[@ppmopol9634]

จ้า​คุณนาย...

[@jonathanfalkowsky672]

What's amazing is how elton has always sat with his right side to the audience

[@queenera1939]

Me last year: gets addicted to Queen Me this year: gets addicted to Elton John

[@graciewoods3115]

This is literally me omg

[@robinhickisch215]

Love both

[@philbeattie7207]

me too!!!

[@widemonke7670]

me

[@jessiqueen2154]

Omg same

[@DonnaToler]

One of the old best ones,I will never forget when I first heard this,he's just awesome He's the best of the best.

[@marcelogantois1012]

Indiscutivelmente a melhor interpretação de Crocodile Rock que já vi e ouvi👏👏👏

[@fabiosilva7770]

Essa música foi a música que inspirou pelados em Santos mamonas assassinas

[@summermcpherson8209]

God his concerts are so much fun! This was always the best part of his concerts.

[@jesaispaschanter9762]

Okay but like it must be so emotional for Elton to sing this with the crowd being all "laaaaaa la la la la laaa" I mean since crocodile rock was his first huge success. What an icon.

[@birgitmitchell5873]

Elton John live was the best concert I ever went to.

[@lordmilkshake5939]

This guy really don’t know what is be out of rhythm!❤️❤️true king 🤴

[@Darice-b9u]

Great performance and excellent dance music

[@Nelsinho1957]

Sem comentários esse cara é o artista, sem milongas, ele é o músico completo nossa quem me dera ir num show desses..

[@MightyMags11]

Refreshing coming back to stuff like this, actual talent.. everything in the charts is so bad and has been for years, the day Elton John dies will be a very sad day.

[@zippediduda2743]

He keeps everyone on their feet! He is a legend!!!!💖 I will remember him forever!

[@eltonjohn6794]

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[@BENNYB-ze4dw]

Growing up, Saturday, I'm still standing. was my favorites. After this??? im finna change my mind. He has this powerful aura this song is just str8 fire. amazing

[@CindyRizzato]

All these years I loved Elton's music, but until I saw Rocketman *I had no clue how truly gifted this incredible man was!* I adore this song!!!!!

[@c5d53g2e]

In 1994, I was at CY Stephens in Ames, Iowa witnessing Billy Joel and Sir Elton. They dueted on this. Greatest concert of my life.

[@chatbelle9276]

En mi top esta canción esta en el primer lugar. 👞👞👞🥇🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇

[@ginoyanez2932]

Sir elton john must be the greatest singer and showman of all time.period.

[@G8T.99]

Everyone looks so happy. They had such a great time :)

[@ppmopol9634]

จ้า.... มาาา

[@ppmopol9634]

น่ารัก​

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

The absolute best feel good music song ever. DONE !

[@TigerShiva-s3j]

Elton John would have made a good Prime Minister!

[@malloryfadden345]

Fantastic I have the upmost respect for this man he puts his heart in his music Sings beautifully and plays piano beautifully

[@eltonjohn6794]

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[@domico5838]

Very nice! Used to dance and sing to Croc. Rock when I was a little boy! MEMORIES!😁

[@p.p.8833]

This is my favourite version of this song. 🎉

[@AngryRantsAndStuff]

Happy 75th, Sir Elton.

[@lindakilbride6755]

He was beyond beyond here. Best I've ever heard or seen of Elton John ever!

[@Stevedean-c4d]

This man must never pass…….

[@pearlshort3891]

❤love singing along to this song.

[@omarjosehernandezv.2809]

Wow...esto es realmente genial, gran talento el de Elton John me encanta sus canciones...Saludos cordiales desde San José Barquisimeto-Venezuela...

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

Hummer from Elton means everything! Love ya!!

[@jamal99892]

i sang this at a concert and it was a joy to be singing it!

[@lewissoar5573]

By far my biggest guilty pleasure is Sir Elton. This song is a peak of him In my opinion. Absolutely love it! Here's to hoping he tours again after lockdown! X

[@Porkchop65210]

I am making this comment so that whenever someone likes it I will be reminded of this masterpiece.

[@TheKingRobot]

KINGTASTIC Elton!!

[@mikewoodson6930]

Elton and Bernie collaborated on this song, neither of them want to be remembered for it. They thought it was a pop sell out. BUT, it’s now a classic because it’s a good song and fans love it.

[@kentclark6420]

They identify so strongly with the song. Like a trip through time- to that pleasant haven from long ago.

[@Pamela-pi1nm]

Good song to dance to, love this

[@TrainspotterBarn2984]

Its July 2022 lets see how many legends are still listening to this Work of art

[@KatieJones-f8z]

Great 👍 singer 👨‍🎤 Elton John

[@RubenGomez-bh8mh]

Me encanta Elton John,y no sabía, que había tenido una vida tan mala, pero salió adelante,lo ví en reportaje, es un tipo muy talentoso.abrazo de oso.