Elton John - I'm Still Standing (Cannes Film Festival 2019)

[@christopherchiocca2708]

72 and he’s still standing and preforming... incredible

[@oliviakate8172]

You must be a fuckin fossil

[@buttkiss0569]

@@oliviakate8172 what does that mean? I'm 14 and I love his music. Just because he's old doesnt mean the listener has to be

[@pajalixd4016]

Yea . I Hope He Will be with us for longer. For that great 💯 years. Love him And i still Will do.

[@daledeese983]

Hope I am at 74!

[@seankim2916]

It’s crazy to think that Paul McCartney also performs sometimes.

[@TheMisterbobman]

its cool how he has adjusted his style of singing to compensate for his voice as he ages. Still sounds as great as ever, just in a new way

[@dosenwurst101]

I think theres no other artist in modern music history who has improved his style of singing this often like Sir Elton in his 50 years of career. Absolutly unique, an absolute Legend who is still able to belt out great new music.

[@denisebucior6603]

I so agree! Rich and seasoned wonderfully! I enjoy hearing the piano clearly without competing with back up singers guitars and drums. Nice.

[@onetwothree257]

@@dosenwurst101 Paul Rodgers' voice hasn't changed at all, in all fairness.

[@djwillmanofhouse]

God bless elton thats the king of swag Elton would still have it older and all...always swagger dead or alive !!!!!

[@willychodeson]

i agree but by the way he had a surgery and i don,t know the details something with his vocal chords but still i totally agree on how he adjusted his voice!

[@discoralu]

Am I living for Elton John? *Yes I am*

[@wiertw1183]

I'm sorry but I like QUEEN more 😂

[@discoralu]

@@wiertw1183 that's ok, they're amazing too

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

​@@wiertw1183 I like both oops

[@pxdxip4d422]

Wiert W I like both queen and John Elton both of them have great music

[@retarded4199]

@@Faithful0988 queen is fucking overrated

[@breakingaustin]

He makes simple piano accompaniment sound like a whole band. Incredible.

[@millomaddix]

Yes this is unreal

[@lemau8458]

yes, such drums

[@kimpavfx]

eh not really 💀

[@fishwigy]

Oh and when I do it I'm overplaying /s

[@guystevens5429]

His voice isn't what it used to be... but that doesn't matter in the slightest. This was truly incredible.

[@youngbrandonc.ondrums6950]

when singers get older their voices are lower

[@MakiSmolRoll]

Somehow he still makes it work tho

[@ClumsyShoulders]

@@MakiSmolRoll becuase it’s the same legend that sang it 38-39 years ago

[@mario486waluigi2]

He had throat surgery in 1988 which would alter his voice in a more Baritone.

[@ev0738]

1:46 his younger voice is still there

[@graemeknowles1431]

I love the intro piano arrangement. Thank you Elton and Bernie for the soundtrack of my life. ❤

[@haverleys]

Well said😊👍👍

[@debbievanwyk6377]

Graeme Knowles totally agree

[@hitmanharvey]

Graeme Knowles 666 likes

[@christopherchiocca2708]

Just gave you your 1,000 like

[@woolust]

After watching Rocketman.. I can say that this song will forever mean so much more now.. Elton is so strong, what a legend!

[@ozmond]

Absolutely. Even though he wasnt sober yet when this song was made originally

[@benny2427]

At first it was Bernie’s idea of a break up song but music is art, I’m sure it became something more than a breakup song for Elton, you can sorta see it in his performance :)

[@ozmond]

@@benny2427 oh I agree, and it means a lot different things to me personally.

[@ozmond]

@@benny2427 every time I check this inbox and read the first sentence , I think you're referring to Bernie Sanders and I was like wait we are breaking up the music industry now 😂.

[@luca_bagnoli]

@@ozmond Yes because "I'm Still Standing" came out in 1982, and Elton became sober in early 1990s

[@noahs-k6636]

I feel so lucky living at the same time as elton john

[@paga8392]

Noah Sperre-korsnes RICARDO MILOS

[@kerve_1207]

I am lucky living at the same time as M I L O S

[@ZMW266]

@@kerve_1207 Nah, he's dead

[@bennenor7670]

I love you’re profile pic as you wrote this

[@barauder]

WuUuUt

[@JustASmokingSnorlax]

I love this version, it gives the song the anger and resilience it's meant to hold. Too often it's seen as a happy go lucky song, it's really not.

[@naimah_vs_naomi_]

This! ❤

[@megapulsar9244]

"Hey ya!" says hi 👋.

[@duncle582]

that opening piano gives me chills every time i hear it

[@nm7804]

love how he builds the tension in that intro, amazing

[@xxxghost1320]

Only a piano or a whole orchestra? Doesnt matter for Elton !

[@xxxghost1320]

Ké'tágé Nakiná'iłtsih - way to miss the point 👍

[@ketagenakinaitsih2114]

@@xxxghost1320 There you go. I didn't get up this morning to ruffle any egos.

[@xxxghost1320]

Ké'tágé Nakiná'iłtsih 👌

[@johntaliaferrothompson6052]

The background voice in the video is the pipe organ not the orchestra. This performances is on piano & pipe organ.

[@xxxghost1320]

John Taliaferro Thompson - my point was that elton dont need anything else than a piano too entertain us :)

[@jennip8585]

Thank you, Sir, for not giving up. Thank you for your strength and having the courage so you could share your gift with the world💕💕

[@renarga6886]

@WILD BILL Elton John is a GENIUS and a great human being. 👏🎶👍❤🙇

[@StupidNSimplesns]

@WILD BILL Damn this is some pretty shitty bait, try harder buckaroo

[@tylerplayzz8697]

You could say He's Still Standing

[@matthagen67]

Man, his piano talent is something extrordinary!! No wonder Hans ZImmer said he was intimidated by Elton John and his skills when he appeared in studio recording music for "Lion King". This man in a powerhouse, no matter how old he is.

[@29subhra]

Legend appreciates legend.

[@Funguydaman]

@@29subhra true it was the same relationship between elton and freddie but there will never be another elton john

[@Progarges]

As a pianist... i just can explain Elton's technique whit one phrase: the guy came from a planet whit men born whit two rigth hands

[@alexsafille2055]

No autotune No électronique Just art

[@antorz1665]

Jpp parle soit français soit anglais pas franglais !!

[@_Twisty]

🏳🏳🏳

[@LordFusspilzDerErste]

the piano intro is the best one ive ever heard!

[@pvt.paula4423]

Does someone know the chords

[@robocopmbl3155]

Daniel Soellner why yes

[@pvt.paula4423]

@@robocopmbl3155 the intro ones? Can you write them here in the comments please😉

[@pvt.paula4423]

I got it i think Bb minor Ab major with F on top Fb major with Eb in bass Fb major Ab major Bb minor

[@marilynjane]

*Elton is a king!!!!*

[@hacantyapradipta1119]

Actually, Elvis is.... But well...

[@djluckeytastic1547]

@@hacantyapradipta1119 there could be more than one king

[@hansbleeker6654]

Je heb gelijk

[@giorgio_1618]

the best is michael jackson

[@tomate454]

@@giorgio_1618 he is pop

[@ignaziolax4374]

"Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid / I'm still standing after all this time" 💙🚀

[@sofiyanali2489]

Ignazio Lax “Picking up the pieces of my life,without you on my mind.”

[@PeyPeySupreme]

I’m still standing yea yea yea

[@mrrabbitthe1135]

@@Hydrouzz why ruin it

[@MinecraftManager]

Yeah that’s what he said dumb ass

[@whenyourealize5846]

@@Hydrouzz fuck you

[@ReedRichardsPhD]

I'd like to have Elton as my piano sensei anytime soon, like holy shit he's *insane*

[@mxoon3722]

The Dingwall me personally I’d choose billy Joel, but Elton is an amazing pianist

[@coldwinter5710]

@@mxoon3722 Billy AND Elton are 2 of the top pianists, vocalists and showmen of all time.

[@YenMP7]

Saaaaaame!!!

[@thegroup9025]

Watch Freddie Mercury.

[@christianlabanca5377]

@@thegroup9025 He was a very good showman but he is talking about pianists. And although Freddie played the piano, he didnt like it because he wasnt very good and ended up dropping it

[@Jen_TheSnail]

Elton and Freddie the two greatest queens of music!

[@johnfarrell6512]

What do you mean queen

[@conner5611]

@@johnfarrell6512 they're both gay

[@LuisGomez-gf3rr]

Wait really

[@LuisGomez-gf3rr]

@@conner5611 as a joke or like for real?

[@conner5611]

@@LuisGomez-gf3rr yes elton has a husband

[@theIdeaSensei]

I've known this song all my life, and this is the first time I see Elton performing it just on a piano.. simply amazing considering the original arrangement was pure 80s pop

[@elimoranodicio4163]

Elton John is like the greatest grandma ever

[@BreakingBreadcrumbs]

I couldn't like and ruin it (used to be at 420 likes)

[@Nighttown1Kataka]

@Aidan Vlogs C'mon, really?

[@killuazappyboi1930]

Lmao

[@Hi-jx6mk]

Fuck you

[@elimoranodicio4163]

@@Hi-jx6mk lol

[@yamnehroncero4238]

0:33 those are the eyes of a man that has lived a lot, suffered a lot and is still standing strong

[@cooxy9964]

I rather think hes annoyed with all the cellphones in the audience tbh

[@gaminglegend]

@@cooxy9964 I mean, he is a boomer haha

[@darlin4237]

One year,one month,one hour... ILUMINATI

[@soupremium9273]

@@darlin4237 One second lol

[@deadpoolregeneratedegenera1683]

This song was a fitting outro music choice for the film. This is one of my favorites.

[@tacoking3555]

Legend says he still is standing

[@Fafuchess]

Hilarious 😂😂

[@hollofgames2630]

Those jazzy notes he adds are just fantastic

[@derkpoortenga]

I like how he adjusted his tone as he aged, so the song is different in a way, but sounds just as great as the original! Good job on that one Elton!

[@nicholasgray100]

Dude, this was absolutely amazing, he is such a genius with the arrangement. One of my favorite songs by Elton.

[@sofiyanali2489]

Nick Saunders This is my favorite Elton Song!!!!

[@bookwormed-geek7772]

Elton, I love you! ❤️❤️ you’ve come so far in your life and I am so proud to be your biggest fan! Who’s with me? 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@silviojacovelli663]

🙂🙏

[@lorrainemckinley4048]

Book Wormed-Geek 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I have been a fan since 1969 when I saw him at the Filmore West in S.F opening up for the Kinks!♥️♥️♥️

[@lisanidog8178]

I saw Elton in concert once. I was brought by another because who he wanted to bring couldn’t make it. I was blown away! I’m so glad I came. Wish I could remember the year. It was as wonderful as seeing John Denver in concert. Twice. And when I saw Benny Goodman we’ll that was even greater because my father admired him so much and had all his albums. Dad was from Goodman’s era.

[@vincentgentz1960]

I love it how Elton is playing I'm still standing. And how it is covered to a different style. I want to learned so hard. Thanks for this great song.

[@nataliereedy850]

Loved Elton since the 70's. Rock on Rocketman.

[@CryingCupcake]

I'm 18 and just recently got into his music because my friends and I went to go see the movie. Phenomenal talent right here, and a great story. I've officially picked up most of his records and can't stop playing them lol.

[@dosenwurst101]

@@CryingCupcake If you have the chance to see him one last time live in concert, spend the money and do it! Memorys for a lifetime, I'm only 23 and I saw him 7 times since 2015 in Germany. Best spend money ever.

[@lexireid6417]

Robin Just spent all my graduation money on tickets!!!!

[@annahuber7032]

World: How good can you still sing Elton ? Elton: YES !!!

[@myonlyoneuniquerose]

Yeeeah yeeah yeeeah

[@FutureAbe]

STOP MAKING COMMENTS LIKE THAT

[@jtatum6900]

@@myonlyoneuniquerose ikr its annoying

[@jtatum6900]

Also elton doesnt sing good anymore but I still respect him

[@annahuber7032]

@@myonlyoneuniquerose You are so beautiful !!!

[@helio7815]

My favorite song of Elton John❤️

[@maximeginther9056]

SMASH mee too

[@helio7815]

I think it’s not his best song but... he stay the best in my heart 😂

[@sthefanysobral]

Me too

[@jamesmckay7846]

Narvalooo your song is better

[@sofiyanali2489]

Narvalooo Here here!

[@barriegriffiths1246]

Best version ever one of the greatest musicians and singers to bless us with his talent Thank you SIR ELTON long may your music entertain generations to come

[@KaiserTheDarkWolf]

Whenever i see my grandfather at his 92 walking without any cane, still mostly sane of his mind this song comes to me. Such a wonderful and long life. He and my granny rise me as a kid because my parents job was very tim consuming, my granny is not with us anymore but he is still here with me after all this time.

[@ManuelSaizJara]

Elton you are the King of the music ever❤️

[@wiertw1183]

I like queen more, 😂

[@ManuelSaizJara]

Wiert W me too but I can not choose between Freddie and Elton❤️😂❤️😂❤️

[@wiertw1183]

@mr.. M too

[@danielmedina7525]

@@wiertw1183 Sameee😂

[@eitanchami2608]

Freddie mercury is the GOD

[@ziragers9562]

he's still amazing, still sounds great, a true legend, and I'm a rock and roll fan, but Elton is one of a kind, my thirst for music is well served by Elton...

[@LoveLife-wy8gt]

My only hope is that Sir Elton John knows how truly love he is ....

[@ActionMediaProductions]

Love Life I think he does, he expresses it during each concert.

[@LoveLife-wy8gt]

@@ActionMediaProductions then that is totally awesome . He deserves every bit of it for all that he has given all his fans .

[@hondacivic199091]

He does know how much he is loved one of the most amazing people out there

[@KEMS_music]

He really is still standing. Most legends leave us earlier than we want, but I'm happy to say that we've got to keep this one

[@Hezenn]

It’s just marvelous to see how he can still manage a piano and adapt his style to his “new” voice! Certainly the greatest of all performers!

[@wagnerribeirodesantana1651]

This song is pure energy! 🎹🎶👏

[@lanas.2129]

The Rocketman still has it! Love you, Elton! 💕

[@chicanobear13]

I love the Tamber of his voice ..its very husky and soulful..I've seen Elton 5 times 1974- 79.. including Dodger stadium and a 2 man show with him and Ray Cooper.. fantastic then , and still standing now! Elton Rocks!!

[@Sean-me4fv]

*Timbre

[@mioninja231]

What a lucky man

[@angelathornbury3750]

He’s a true survivor still standing , this is Elton

[@oske_8184]

I am 11 years old and i only listen to 1960-1990s song! 🤘🔥😃 Sir Elton🔥🤘😃 You Should live forever! 🥺🔥🔥😃🎹

[@thevicgamer3244]

tambien tengo 11

[@TylerAllisonArchive]

Gen z be like

[@michaet_101]

same, Elton John is may all time favorite singer...and yes he should live forever!

[@michaet_101]

my* not may

[@samsonov918]

Me 12. I'm from Russian. l LOVE YOU ELTON JOHN❤❤❤❤❤

[@esahcaeeneiradgbo2464]

Dear Sir Elton John, You are a beautiful legend. Your life means a difference to the world and to our individual lives. May God bless you and your family.

[@Reanimated_clips]

He may be getting old, but his songs are never forgotten. We love you man. Stay strong💪.❤

[@matheusnovaes5967]

You could never know what it's like Your blood like winter freezes just like ice And there's a cold lonely light that shines from you You'll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use And did you think this fool could never win Well look at me, I'm coming back again I got a taste of love in a simple way And if you need to know while I'm still standing you just fade away Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid I'm still standing after all this time Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah Once I never could hope to win You starting down the road leaving me again The threats you made were meant to cut me down And if our love was just a circus you'd be a clown by now You know I'm still standing better than I ever did Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid I'm still standing after all this time Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid I'm still standing after all this time Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah I'm still standing yeah yeah yeah 🎶

[@どしろうと釣り日記公式]

Matheus Novaes thank you for this lyric§

[@who.am.i.3168]

My god put down the bloody phone, and just enjoy something. It doesn't have to be recorded every time, all the time to leave an amazing memory. Just enjoy the moment

[@virginiaordaya]

His playing here is just so awe-inspiring. This is decades of mastery at work here. Just incredible. And of course nobody has that soul in their voice like he does

[@elacomedido]

I agree. Do you play piano yourself?

[@fernandolopez-cuervo2471]

00:32 Elton missing 80's when there werent cell phones...

[@nutellaandbreadsticks8383]

Elton doesn’t have a cell phone

[@allencarlo6798]

Nutella and Breadsticks hes looking at the audience where everyone is filming on their phone

[@willfearon5663]

Ikr that's what I thought

[@zach346]

Fernando Lopez Cuervo Gutierrez I don’t think Elton remembers a lot of the 80s

[@fernandolopez-cuervo2471]

@@zach346 hahahaha

[@rogeriocorrea5471]

Thanks for the wonderful performance! Best wishes from Brazil, Elton!

[@toplovich]

Lets play this at the beginning of 2021

[@sirk_19thk41]

Straight facts. Exactly what i was thinking.

[@_Harmony_-]

Someone need to put this song just in the 00:00

[@dogboss7895]

Mission completed

[@laglandy]

Honestly, it's no surprise that a song named "I'm still standing" just keep getting better therefore it's a joy to listen to it.

[@loreenmccarvill841]

The Absolute Best Instrument I have Ever heard in My Life is Sir Elton John’s Voice!

[@jeffreyrijkse1742]

I've been thinking a lot about this song, my ex-wife and her mother tried everything to ruin my live after we broke up, but i'm still standing after all this time! thank you Elton John!

[@dubdubdub4683]

Say whatever what you want. Nobody can be as Flamboyant and as talented as Elton John. The man is surely Unique

[@tehSunBro]

This song gets more powerful the older it gets, still standing after 40 years, towering over everyone like the king he is.

[@MedievalSolutions]

HES STILL STANDING ALRIGHT

[@MrRitcher]

Hi everyone, I just want to thank you for this song that helped me so much in my life. Live u ALL. Maxime

[@elkhanazeri]

I have been playing on piano since 1994.Playing this song on piano get me pleasure more than other songs

[@allsparkwars2644]

Do you have a sheet music for the version you play?

[@Code1EmergencyResponses]

I saw Elton John in Australia when he came over, it was the most amazing experience I've ever gone to and probably ever

[@tagmstr02]

His voice aged like a fine wine...so good.

[@danielmusic3557]

I just cant imagine being present there and watching it all through your phone... so so so sad.

[@lordzigy258]

Tears comes when he starts singing… with time lyrics give deep signification of ours life expériences… i met him last year in Cannes ( île de lerins) he gave us a free party after the meal… merci Sir ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@young_ww]

The piano is amazing. I think it was one of the best piano version of I'm still standing

[@tamidunn2552]

He's a genius with a tender heart and his passion overflows with harmony ♥️

[@yootoob1958]

I wish people would put their phones down and just watch it with their eyes!

[@WarDoctor42]

Well they want to record it

[@krenular]

@Eagle1 then why are you on KZbin?

[@lexireid6417]

you can do both lmao i’m recording my elton john concert so i can watch back whenever i want

[@TheCkhutton12]

Lexi Reid concerts always sound terrible recorded through phone speakers. And when professional recordings are available on KZbin why even bother? I suppose humans just can’t help sniffing their fingers after scratching their ass

[@lexireid6417]

Christopher Hutton Wow are you recording on a brick? Guess you can’t let people try and remember things that they enjoy. Sure I might be sniffing my fingers after scratching my ass but at least my head isn’t stuck up my ass.

[@rockmusic670]

I saw Elton in concert in Memphis April 14 2001 the richness of his voice singing I'm Still Standing is mindblowing up close and personal

[@DaveAmbroseflavadave11369]

Never realized a piano could make such a sound 🥲

[@UsSchoolBus]

Best intro ever! This version of this amazing song is so great. It's such an amazing piece of music

[@nm7804]

It certainly is, he is a master of his craft.

[@windi1982]

I wish I could do anything in my life half as good as SIR ELTON playing the piano 🎹!!!! He is a living legend! ❤️

[@maximeginther9056]

Elton John is amazing

[@stefanoangelini9353]

Dear Elton, you are not a boy anymore but you have perfectly adapted your singing style to your tired voice. Your touch me more than before, and I cannot explain why... please help me understand. With great respect, Stefano

[@stefanmariaschneider]

Am I the only one being surprised that in the live versions, at the end of each verse there's a little fill that changes between tonic and (subdominant over tonic) which doesn't exist in the recording? I didn't realize until yesterday. So much better!!

[@Cristy_mock]

I love the power in his voice absolutely legend

[@hreintehf]

Im still standing the best song😍😍

[@mr_pineapplezftw7142]

I luv hearing that piano just one key at a time

[@celebritygenealogy8138]

It’s amazing how he’s still performing when you can clearly hear his voice isnt at the standard it was 20 years ago but it’s incredible how he’s adjusted to his changing voice

[@sigalisraeli8124]

🎊🎊happy birthday our love 🎉❤❤

[@joaofilipeferreira1279]

Man this performance... Just makes me see how a legend he is... Such talent... Wondering what are we in this world by the side of these Gods

[@carvalca]

Sir Elton John, there is only one.

[@marjanp4784]

This piano version is even better...OMG!!!!!

[@RH-um7yw]

I remember being in class and suddenly someone randomly started singing this song... Ten seconds later, the whole class was singing with him :) I think that was the best Moment with my class

[@papler3526]

You ever thought that Freddie is the queen and Elton is the king

[@denamitchell2334]

Look at verse 15 after it, you are standing because your heart is pure. I know I saw it shine from above.

[@winterlongone]

Our modern day Mozart, Sir Elton Hercules John...

[@pepelolo8696]

Sir Elton John de los pocos artistas qué se puede decir que son artistas de verdad toda una vida dedicada al espectáculo de la música. un mito por siempre Elton John

[@sandrasiusm8551]

Thank you, Elton! I`am still standing hearing your song! My heart is a survivor. Love you!!!

[@debbieboyd1295]

When EHJ hits your space, please immediately buy that ticket. This man delivers a 2.5 hour performance of our favorite songs, the B sides, and tells us what led to those lyrics he got from Bernie! He hasn’t forget those lean times, and is the most humble man in the industry. Long may he stand!

[@mat2093]

I saw him in Fargo north Dakota. He put on probably the best concert I have ever been to.

[@victoriatrofimova575]

The great pianist, the great singer, the great musician of nowadays! The great master of live performances! We're really blessed to have him with us. Bless you Sir Elton!

[@maggieriff7168]

He still has the voice and confidence that he did in the 70s 80s and 90s

[@seansora]

Elton John and his music, voice, and talent age like a fine whisky. Things may change, but it just keeps getting better.

[@a.guy.]

HE IS THE KING.

[@johntammena1128]

Jesus. A force of nature. Just a piano and a voice thatÄs aged like a fine wine.

[@walcroftplays9435]

Elton doesn't have a great voice like Freddie but many people liked his songs,including me which is actually addicting,what a great song,ELTON IS A KING

[@Edfons]

Wow, what an icon, he really is the king!

[@kobra6660]

Made it through 2020 I'm still standing

[@gaminglimitless3205]

It’s so cool that Elton John is still singing and preforming for how old he is! He is still standing rock on 🤘

[@lamontconyers1715]

Elton John is one of a kind! A brilliant musician! Unbelievable!

[@darjuz96]

After seeing the film, I'm very happy that now have someone to love, and creates a family, not being alone!