Elton John- Empty Garden (Live 1999)

5th November, 1999 in kohl Center (USA).
Empty Garden (dedicated to John Lennon) from the album "Jump Up" [1982]

[@pjz7]

In my humble opinion, this is Bernie and Elton’s best song. Perfection.

[@chevy2003ism]

I agree with you there.. John Lennon was my all time favorite Singer/Song Writer..I was shattered when I heard the Tragic new's on the radio shortly after he was shot..December 8th. 1980....RIP>>>>John Lennon.

[@ronjames6128]

Patrick Zollar ...I would definitely agree that it's one of their best ever!!! It gets me everytime I listen to it!!!!!

[@tomhamilton5261]

Moving tribute to John Lennon. Moving lyrics and melody.

[@benjaminglover1570]

Not a big commercial success but their best collaboration.

[@annehajdu8654]

Ticking is perfection too.

[@janetbracco2867]

Beautiful. There's nothing else to add to my comment. You are all posting beautiful, insightful comments.

[@davidcarroll1883]

Elton really meant this. He and John were really friends. I can hear the "hurt" in his voice. I was a Lennon fan, as well.

[@antimurphy8212]

Most of us are.

[@thomasclark6901]

Love the song but not a Lennon fan

[@markwalker5058]

Hey David I'm Mark from Jersey And I 100% Agree with what you said. I was at the show At the Garden that night,And I cried during the entire song. Hope you are well. LONG LIVE JOHN

[@morningstarmusic6705]

Great version i saw him solo in wheeling west Virginia not sure about the year. I was 3. 10 strips of good acid

[@morningstarmusic6705]

Funky off

[@annaervin7705]

I’ll always remember the terrible day when John was taken… but you saved me from falling when you stepped up to sing to everyone’s broken heart. Thank you Elton

[@morningstarmusic6705]

The best tribute song to John Lennon. Ever was and ever will be

[@conwayfool]

My Big Brother Ron died recently. I miss him so much. He was my best friend. RIP Bro Ill see you again my friend...

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

sorry for your loss

[@lindabergman3127]

conwayfool sorry for your lost!! I list a big brother in a wreck years ago!! Sometimes seems unreal 😫

[@teib757]

He must have been a gardener that cared a lot

[@discipleanon6911]

My brother my best friend as well ... that’s why I listen to this song.

[@FSEVENMAN]

Elton John is so fucking amazing I've always loved him. he exemplifies the consummate professional and has so much class....

[@leokimvideo]

Elton's best song that's sadly these days a hidden classic

[@Psychonaut316]

RIP Johnny, gone these 31 years, and still dearly missed.

[@gaminglegend]

42 now

[@gclaireroberts3593]

My brother died and soon after John Lennon. This song made me think of my brother (who loved John Lennon) together in heaven. " Daniel my brother" was another song after waving goodbye to my brother at the airport he died soon after in a canal. Both songs cut to the core . Its the first time today after so long I've heard them both and I can't stop crying.😢 Love Elton John for his music.

[@djrome2353]

When my dad was in hospice I used to visit him as much as I could. I used to go on walks while visiting him and came across this song. I listened to it closely. It really got my attention. I read the lyrics and liked it a lot. My dad died a few months later. Every time I hear this song I think of my dad who I really miss a lot. Touching song.

[@Masons4Liberty]

I wasn't born until 5 years after John Lennon died, but I still love his music. I'm also a huge EJ fan and when I stumbled across this song it floored me. So emotional so beautiful. Listening to this makes me cry... RIP John!

[@mr22ron]

Chris Mason Chris-if you like this song and John Lennon, listen to a song Neil Sedaka wrote for John Lennon when he was deported by the US govt called The Immigrant. It is so very meaningful!

[@darrenpower8040]

Chris Mason MSN

[@katrinajackson1889]

Chris Mason such a wonderful tribute from one legend to another

[@lindabergman3127]

Chris Mason Elton is fantastic 😻😻 fabulous voice n talent😍😍🤩🤩🤩

[@MrPow19]

Just Elton and the piano here, just amazing.

[@stevewilliams9306]

One of the best songs ever written !! Thank you Bernie Tapin , one of the best song writers there ever was and Elton John for making it one of my favs .

[@lisarein6854]

Love this song amazing tribute he performed this when I saw him in Vegas 😢

[@RodrigoSisdeli]

He's amazing song writer and musician..

[@pipperoooo]

The people of New York didn't kill John Lennon, Mark David Chapman, a fucking psychopath, killed him. The people of New York allowed John Lennon to be who he wanted to be. That is why he lived there! Cities don't kill people, nutbags do. The most brilliant tribute to John Lennnon ever! Thank you! xo

[@nogoodbastid]

Also Mark David Chapman wasn't even a New Yorker. He was raised in Georgia and lived in Hawaii at the time. He flew to NY specifically to kill John Lennon. If John lived in London or Los Angeles Chapman would've just flown there instead. The city was irrelevant and played no part in John's death.

[@fivefourteen8876]

nogoodbastid Yoko got in contact with Mark David Chapman, a former friend, and asked him to murder John.

[@nogoodbastid]

ᅚᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚ You're an idiot.

[@fivefourteen8876]

No, and rude. It's true. Look it up.

[@paulbrown2681]

US Government (Regan administration) Lennon to political

[@guidoaliancaracial9633]

ELTON JOHN um dos maiores artistas musicais do mundo 🌎 ❤

[@orinarant2323]

What a beautiful way to remember a man that meant so much to so many. Rock on elton

[@bobbievasco6915]

I saw him in Chicago he was great ❤❤❤❤

[@hagberg61]

Makes me want to shed a tear everytime I hear this song. Elton puts his "all" into this song. A legend like John Lennon dying b4 his time....resting in peace with George.

[@sabrinasimonyi5593]

Well, what about John Lennon’s mom, Julia, his dad, Alfred and his old friend Stuart Sutcliffe? Even, his Aunt Mimi and the uncle

[@ellenmurphy2150]

Great song. You can tell just how much he loved him as a friend just from this song.

[@msmithrandir561]

"We're crippled and we're dazed' I get so emotional when i hear or play this song

[@mppaiges]

Thank you Elton for honoring a musician/poet who touched absolutely everyone who ever heard him, nobody was immune to his charm; strength, wit,brilliance, music, and finally his politics of peace and love..John is my hero, my favorite singer of all time and the voice of my youth, soundtrack of my life and my generations warrior poet..LOVE YOU LENNON, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...thank you for the love you gave me and bless the universe for you living at the same time as me, I am a better man because of you, and your still my hero...peace brotherman.. in my life I could not love you more...

[@kfbob364]

Lennon may have professed peace and love, but he physically beat women and abused his children, he was a disgraceful human being. All who knew Lennon, knew he was a reprobate and an evil person.

[@mppaiges]

@kfbaxter364 So why are you here? If you think so little of John, why would you come to a page where Elton John wrote an incredible tribute of love to him. Is that what trolling is ?, as I've never cared what trolling means. You cannot change my opinions of John Lennon just as I can't change yours. Just curious why you're on this site if you have such disdain for Lennon. I have new grievance with you I just don't get it. But then I don't have to. I guess I was wondering why you're not on a site commenting about somebody you really respect and admire? Peace

[@mr22ron]

Never forget seeing Elton doing this song at MSG in 82 with Yoko in the audience. Seen this man in concert eight times and have always been in awe of what a talent he is

[@theryankruger]

I'm a thirteen year old guy, and I've been an Elton fan for 5 years. I never lived in a time with the amazing John Lennon, but this song has a more personal meaning & I think it's a great tribute to an even greater man. I saw this a few months ago & liked it, but in light of recent events, I'm now crying because it's such a a beautiful sentiment. When he went "oh" is when I really broke down. Elton has gotten my family through some hard times & I can't thank him enough & for all the KZbinrs who have posted him. So many great lyrics by Bernie Taupin, & melodies by Elton. Cheers Edit: I'm now 23, I've seen him twice, and it all still holds true

[@Bubbleb2]

Without a shout of a doubt.... Elton John is an incredible, amazing, and outstanding piano player and singer. I used to take piano lessons throughout my childhood and then I stopped taking piano lessons and stopped playing for a while because it became a chore and a bore for me. I have to admit....it because of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's awesome songs, that I started playing the piano again and still play piano to this day.

[@davidcarroll1883]

I grew up with Elton. I don't know what to say. You have so much to catch up on. A life time. It's just good to know that a 13 year old loves Elton music.That makes me love you, bro.

[@lindabergman3127]

Ryan Kruger absolutely Right 👍👍👍

[@Masons4Liberty]

I love the different ending he does here. Just marvelously beautiful

[@conniebutts172]

I love Elton so much! this tribute to John Lennon is a masterpiece and it always makes me cry. thank you, Elton!!!! l

[@dreeg3641]

Wow that was one of the most emotional performances I have ever seen 🥺

[@erinjohnston1186]

Sir Elton John you are such an inspiration to me! So many times I have been so depressed , down so low I could barely get out of bed. You and your music so help me! A lot I want to say, I cannot on social media. Please ignore haters who try to hurt you! You are an AMAZING, WONDERFUL PERSON! You have helped so many people! I so admire you! You are a hero!

[@cafinario]

John was reluctant to share credits (let alone the stage) with artists beside the other Beatles. Elton was one exception.

[@eldrito2011]

The first time I listened this song I was 14 when we used to dance slow songs back in the 80's. I did not understand the lyrics then (I did not speak English). But now that I do, every time I listen to it I can help the tears coming out of my eyes. Beautiful song Elton!!! I will take it in my heart until the day I die.

[@jimmydolly8218]

ive heard this song over a 100 times and yet it still brings tears ,because in life we all have lost someone that we wish could come out and play just one more time!!!!!

[@MissySongbird]

This is the one song that can make me weep like a baby every damn time I hear it ♥

[@66genesisable]

I cannot believe that is has been 33 years since John was taken from us. Brought up as a Beatles babe, I know all the words from a ridiculously long back catalogue. This song hits a raw note but is in itself an amazing piece of art,. I know Elton was a good friend of John`s and that raw and sad edginess comes out in this gripping piece of music. And those of us who have been brought up loving John, know exactly where these lyrics are coming from. I cannot listen to this without shedding several tears.

[@lindabergman3127]

Sue Wright WOW time flies

[@amyishere67]

Almost 39 now😢

[@sabrinasimonyi5593]

Sue, John Lennon has been gone for 42 years now. I’m just so angry at Mark David Chapman. I wish he would never killed John Lennon in the first place. RIP John Lennon ☮️☮️☮️🍏🍏🍏🎸🎸🎸 Oct 9, 1940- Dec 8, 1980

[@ivankrushensky]

And that is how you move people with your music...hopefully there will be true artists like this again in our future...

[@woo9238]

Long Live the King. What could be better than this? If this doesn't give you chills, you are hopeless.

[@al18631963]

An excellent tribute song to one of rock and rolls legends Mr John Lennon thank you Sir Elton John....for your timeless hits and this truly all time 1982 hit...... miss you MR. JOHN LENNON.....

[@tonidupont-mora1572]

I truly love this song, and every time I hear it, which isn't often, I get a lump in my throat,It is just so beautiful! Elton has a lot of great songs, but this is my very favorite.

[@alexoxoxox8405]

What can I say... Its one amazing artist singing about his friend and a beautiful tribute it is. Thank you John Lennon for you have done..you are dearly missed. Thank you Elton for all you have done and still do to keep us singing and enjoy what you bring us.

[@EltonBillyMSOFan]

I Heared This version just after I heared my grandmother died, I Never cried so long and hard. Thanks elton for the most emotional song ever I LOVE IT

[@ruthepps501]

The best tribute song ever- He lived here he must have been a gardener who cared a lot- and we are so amazed.... a Gardner like that one cannot be replaced. I was to young to appreciate all he had to offer but I can understand what John had to offer..

[@maureentomaselli4776]

This song (Empty Garden), is such a great song sung by Sir Elton John. This song is beautiful. I heard it for for the first time last month. I was thinking who is Johnny??? And then Sir Elton John explained. So so sad. Great song for John Lennon. You are the best John Lennon and Sir Elton John. May you rest in PEACE. Maureen Tomaselli. Cleveland Ohio.

[@mr22ron]

I hate to listen to this song but love listening to it

[@ramboBrad]

It is so hauntingly beautiful.

[@davidhayford306]

Awsome tribute from Elton to John Lennon.Perfection.

[@conceicaomelo6109]

Muito emocionante e comovente essa homenagem a Lennon! Linda demais!

[@markwalker5058]

I saw Sir Elton At Madison Square Garden In 1999 All by himself. 3 Solid hours of Pure Elton. I cried my ass off during this song. Even got tears on my beautiful Lady's Stockings

[@alexvandollar6137]

wish my mom could come out to play one more time. memories will have to suffice. for now. 😃

[@christopherbaxter7932]

Alex Van Dollar stay strong my friend. she's watching over you

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

sorry for your loss

[@lindabergman3127]

Alex Van Dollar mine also😫😫

[@pnynx]

Mine too I think about her when I heard this song 😢

[@sharonluongo3192]

a beautiful tribute very touching. i miss john too.

[@Bunchesmcguinty]

This has always been one of my favorite songs. No idea why. This version is beautiful. I've had the pleasure of seeing him perform 3 times (I'm under 40) and never got to see this one. Thank you for uploading.

[@1realhousewife]

Saw Sir Elton John in concert with my husband at the beginning of the month and all I can say is what an extraordinary performer he is! Fabulous show!!

[@yaywhewclips242]

Lucky duck. Where do U see him?

[@ArthurNemer]

Absolutely sublime. Superb. Touching. Too sad John Lennon is not with us. It's been 33 long years. Great song, Elton!

[@hagberg61]

Still here we are in 2012 and I vividly remember the day we lost John Lennon-a part of the Beatles! Elton John has sooo much emotion in this song it makes me want to cry, but still love this delicate song.

[@highfarmer]

And I've been knocking But noone answers I've been knocking Most of the day And I've been calling Hey, hey, Johnny, Can't you come out To play? No more words to this one

[@b67y8y]

makes me tear up and cry

[@luxy2854]

Something told me to listen to this song, and after it was about halfway done, I remembered what day it was...

[@sabian630]

I swear, there must be people in this World that go on youtube just to hit the unlike button. This was amazing.

[@dianabrowne9775]

the best song ever written for John Lennon,Thanks for the front row at Caesars Palace.Thankyou Mchael Gomez for the back stage tour.you are my hero/i wished i could meet my hero Elton John...i came all the way from NZ but i saw Nikita so that means the world to me

[@dalemoar3006]

I had forgotten this song....so moving to hear it again.

[@renatajunqueira754]

Elton John,como é bom ouvir essa canção. Recordando ❤

[@lindastjohn5007]

A beautiful tribute to John Lennon, Sir Elton's dear friend. I love you forever Sir Elton John ♥️

[@melhirst3934]

My mum was a gardener, she could turn a plant that was dying into a fruitful forest. She was killed in a car crash, and we lost her way too soon at 59 years old. She voluntarily did the community gardens, and the flowers from her garden were used in many a wedding and appreciated by many as they drove past. She was so loved that at her funeral the church and hall next door over flowed with people, and some stood outside just to show their love for her. She was my best friend, a wonderful mother and the best grandmother. She was my dads highschool sweetheart and he still loves her as much as the day he met her. We played this song at her funeral with a video/photo snapshots of her life from a child to adult life and it was a perfect compliment. In the small rural town where she lived, the council has placed a park bench at the local children's park in her memory with a plaque. Thankyou Elton, even though you wrote this song for your friend, you also wrote it for my Mum 💜

[@johnvandam106]

Such a beautiful & heartfelt tribute to John, Elton, & your dear Mother... Your words brought me to tears as much as this musical tribute by Sir Elton... God bless you & your family & RIP to those who have gone on from this world & into the heavens... 🫂🙏🏻❤️

[@diningroomfish5470]

To my one and only sister who died a month ago, sorry I didn't get to spend more time with her, cancer is taken alot of people, my sister was one of them, so nan this song is for you, love you always see you in heaven 😘

[@Lyverbe]

Always loved that song and never knew it was dedicated to John Lennon. Thanks for sharing!

[@nancyd.7314]

Such a beautiful tribute to an amazing man! I'll never forget that December morning when my mom woke me up with that news. Went to work and you could cut the air with a knife. Such a loss!

[@stretchedandy]

This was one of the tribute songs used for my gran. It brings tears everytime i hear it

[@lindabergman3127]

Just discovered it was about John Lennon 👍👍 beautiful tribute

[@NikonFstopper]

If this performance doesn't send shivers down our spine something is wrong with you!

[@darnellrehse6144]

Best version I've seen/experienced yet, before Elton was titled with Sir..

[@rletherer]

tearing up still after all these years !!!!!!!!!!!! master peace love is the answer

[@lorraineblaney7301]

I was fortunate enough to see the solo tour in the same year. When he was performing this song, you could clear see how emotional it was for him. 💔

[@arlinealmeida]

Wow, Elton is and always will be Elton! Magnificent! He always surprises and delights! Wordless! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🚀💘💘💘💘💘🇧🇷

[@jeremythomason2560]

4:30: till end gives me goosbumps everytime. Love this live version.

[@lundberga]

So much emotion starting there.

[@multidoglover]

Love this song! He is AMAZING in concert!

[@kimmiller6509]

This song makes you cry😓 John Winston Lennon, was such a beautiful soul! ✨ He didn't deserve what happened to him. We love you, and we miss you John 💖💋

[@tafaomaleuatogitalalotu7006]

I like this song.

[@yaywhewclips242]

I didn't know this song was about John until 2000. But i love love love this song!!

[@lindalicata8303]

A great tribute to a legend from a legend. RIP John and George.

[@cigarpro1970]

Miss U SO much John Lennon === All you wanted was Peace!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you found it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gracamontovani3795]

linda música! Bela homenagem!!

[@John-zl1dd]

It was ridiculous that John didn't sing this and Diana s song. More. Often !

[@CameronEly]

I love the line "And through their tears some say he farmed his best in younger years".

[@MacAggy]

This superb song has only roughly 100,000 views when so many songs which are so much mere fluff have millions and millions of views. Just shows where most minds are at.

[@jamesmoher9597]

We were robbed in 1980 of the greatness of John Lennon and this man put the way us fans are feeling into a brilliant song.

[@dennisreeder7235]

Very sad song,Makes me remember all my loved ones that have passed,great to hear,good for my soul

[@galaxygangster1]

Fuck me im a plasterer on a building site and when I play this song I love to sing along to it ........it’s fucking mega and so is Elton John he’s the best ..... his catalogue is incredible x god bless you all and John Lennon wasn’t bad to x

[@busoni33]

Best tribute i have ever seen..

[@bartcummins]

lines from this song play through my head most days. thank you for posting.

[@eliseuavila208]

Sou fã incondicional, simplesmente o melhor dos melhores de todos os tempos da música 🎸🎷

[@chrisclark8980]

this one gets me every time I hear it

[@robertcandido5693]

"A gardiner like that one...no one can replace." After Lennon was murdered, my Dad (now long deceased) said, "What is it with this country? We kill our most cherished and revered peace-makers (JFK, RFK, MLK and now, John Lennon)." Blessed are the peacemakers....

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

I still bawl like a baby every time I hear this song for two people John Lennon who it was made for and my late grandpa Charlie who raised me . They too both had a massive impact on me. I play drums because of both of them , I sing for my grandpa and I miss seeing my grandpa outside when he was still younger when I first went and lived with him and Nonna , first sight of pa Charlie as everyone called was of him busy playing with his two dogs in the garden . It's been nearly 29 years since we lost John Lennon . It's been 18 yrs this week since pa Charlie went to play with all his past on dog friends including those two that day in the best garden in the world . I miss Pa Charlie he was the one who got me into the Beatles , the Rolling Stones and The Who . I got him to love KISS , Led Zeppelin and Alice Cooper . I hope somewhere in the afterlife and when it's my time to go Pa Charlie and I can play in the garden with our dogs like we used to and maybe if we're just lucky enough .... Go see special shows in Rock n Roll Heaven . Chriss from the UK

[@kialgr]

This song needs to be shared with the world...use your facebook account to get the Million hits...thank you Elton John - God bless you.

[@angeloturelly]

It's really a perfect song. I can't understand how 3 people pressed the dislike button. I love this song!!!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I love this song. I can hear the emotion in Sir Elton's voice when he sings this song. Who wouldn't be sad, even after so many years after the fact. 😢

[@TheGeonam]

What happened here it must have been a Gardner who cared a lot ......who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop.... and we were so amazed.....now we'er crippled and we'er dazed a Gardner like that one can never be replaced..I grew up seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. The British invasion. I miss those days and John Lennon too God bless all who read this...

[@grangrampa832]

Omg so beautiful. Such a wonderful tribute I cry when I hear this it’s a masterpiece 🥲😘

[@tcac1687]

Thanks john for giving us The Beatles

[@luisreviewer2450]

As a Lennon fan this song always makes me cry

[@Nikitaeltonjhon]

Que voz !!! Meu Astro fenomenal !!! Sou apaixonada por sua voz !!! Amo ❤ ❤

[@sebastiaoraymundodossantos2774]

Muito linda! Faz parte da minha vida.....meu passado.

[@terryhefty]

I still cry, listening to this song to this day 😢