Elton John - Indian Sunset - Live at the Greek Theatre (1994)

[@gahloot]

I was there! How 20 years just blew by is beyond me. I always come back here to refresh my memory of this once in a lifetime event. I was in love, I still had my father, and 9/11 hadn't happened yet! God Bless

[@luwado]

RIP to your dad

[@gahloot]

@@luwado Thank you-I just saw this after two years.

[@mattbrad34]

And just like that - Another 7 years have passed. It's crazy how fast time goes by. Cherish every moment. Be well!

[@justinstuart8382]

29 years ago now

[@beanyboomer5391]

I saw him at the Forum in my teenage years. About 42 years ago!!! How time flys.

[@callumfriend2523]

Elton has to be one of the greatest melody writers that's ever been! Every song has some catchy amazing melody.

[@Adam-ob1hl]

He didn't write this song though but fair point regardless

[@1960HikerDude]

This has to be one of the best Elton John/Bernie Taupin ballardsof all time. I can close my eyesand see the scene Elton portrays with such clarity. "... and peace to this young warrior comes with a bullet hole". Pure genius! If you don't emphasize with these lyrics, you have no soul. Pure genius!

[@derekmoss7286]

Ray Cooper, ladies and gentlemen....

[@jmarksproul]

Not just a song ... it's a saga

[@carolynboyd3796]

Elton could tell a story.

[@krystellbourgoin1825]

a masterpiece, with two genius artists ! No one could ever get bored of this song

[@yeshuasage3724]

love how passionate the drummer is, even in old age

[@mizofan]

Ray Cooper has been great, a real treat whenever he has been in concert with Elton

[@luwado]

IKR

[@wojciechmo1540]

@@mizofan They're still playing together

[@si12volt1]

Ray Cooper one of the greatest percussionist and has played with so many top bands and musicians

[@CRZ26L]

I saw them yesterday.. Belive me, he still have the same energy and passion.. Maybe even more..

[@johnepic2422]

One of the greatest performances I have ever seen, simply a masterpiece.

[@organizedchaos7111]

Simply probably one of the best performances on all of KZbin. The dynamics, the builld up, the climax, the intensity, the story, the musicianship etc etc

[@limpnjen]

2pac brought me here. I was disappointed that Elton didn’t do this when I saw him live, but it was one of the BEST CONCERTS I've ever been to. He's a legend and doesn't get enough praise, nor does this song.

[@thameralmuhanna5352]

تنشد عن الحال محمد عبده. عب ه ا.

[@thameralmuhanna5352]

ششيب. و،

[@garetmckenna4218]

+Organized Chaos In Tupac's song Ghetto Gospel he samples some lyrics from this song. Also your comment made me ashamed to like the same artists as you.

[@brotherhood7596]

@bo0dix "It ain't about black or white 'cause we're human"

[@jeffmahoney1271]

One of the most underrated songs of all time

[@luciac.c.5009]

So beautiful... just him,..his piano and Ray.🌇💛

[@waltermameli2026]

All Elton needs is Ray Cooper on Percussion.....And The Magic Just Happens...

[@johng4250]

Cooper is one fine percussionist !

[@michaelmarquez8213]

The Real Piano Man

[@CRClouse513]

Agree

[@willrowe6088]

Sacrilege. Make no mistake, just because Billy Joel doesn't show off as often as Elton doesn't mean for one sec that he doesn't have those chops.

[@wev2344]

Liberace was the real piano man!

[@silentken63]

I am not sure that there are many pianists - classical or popular - whose playing could stand up to that drumming performance! Elton john has always been hard on his keyboards but goodness me he needed to be on that occasion! I came to the Madman Across the Water album late. But I used to listen to it like I'd listen to a Beethoven Symphony. It needed to be listened to. Madman Across the Water was fabulous, but this is the song that reached somewhere deep inside. And this is an exceptional performance of it.

[@michaelparker858]

It’s amazing how Elton and Ray can turn a melody to sound like a Native American epic

[@Soulboy63]

Wow , ray cooper on fire

[@BennyRietveld]

In addition to so many other reasons to love Elton John, I love that he will always pull out any one of a number of amazing “non-hits” at any time. AND be able to arrange it for whatever ensemble he happens to have at the time. AND in a brilliant way.

[@GamingRevenant]

It's unbelievable how powerful the song is. The lyrics and the score melt together so perfectly, it's almost beyond comprehension. But what's perhaps the most jarring about the song as a whole, is that it's just sitting there between all the more popular songs of Madman Across the Water. Literally *nobody* except true Elton John fans know about it. This has even been confirmed by Elton himself, as most people stand there flabbergasted when this is being played live, never having heard it before. I think the studio version remains the most powerful when listening through an audio system, but live (like really being there) with the performance as seen here must give anyone the chills.

[@bobsbiggestfan6281]

Elton and Ray together is one of the greatest rock combos period

[@williamlewis3677]

Such a masterpiece!

[@theczar2761]

The best song on a great album imo.

[@michaelhogan4447]

Ray Cooper is God’s gift to percussion.

[@nothingtoseehere5361]

Legend

[@PhilipNation-xm5lh]

Ain't no fat on that man! He's always so animated. Absolutely great!

[@Psycat123]

What a spectacular performance from both Elton and Ray. Both are still extremely passionate about what they do after all these years. It's quite admirable.

[@catherinebenjamin9550]

This is precious. Stay well.

[@josephroberts9473]

One of Bernie and Eltons' best songs.

[@thecarterbunch]

I saw Elton & Ray do this in Bathurst NSW Australia, in January 2020. This song came on after about 50”. I could have happily left after ❤️

[@PedroPereira-bt7zo]

Ray and Elton... do you need anything else? Watch the marvelous performance in Russia 1979 of both! Supreme!

[@scott-ct1dw]

Simply WOW ! This gives me goosebumps, so beautiful, so soulful !

[@Aiila23]

Elton is one of the few singers in which the lyrics can actually be understood. Ray Cooper is such a gift.

[@chiefbrokenarrow525]

Thanks Dan!

[@marshallbrand715]

The greatest concert I have ever seen (and I'm 55, I've seen a bunch) was Elton John and Ray Cooper, no other band, at the Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University in about 1979 - amazing is the only word I can use to describe it. This song is very emblematic of the show. I was fortunate to have seen it.

[@mizofan]

probably similar to the one I saw with Elton and Ray in UK at that time.

[@tomedgar4375]

Marshall Brand agree, Elton and Ray put on the best show I have ever been to.

[@stevebond6970]

My new wife and I got tickets from a new friend who ran Block Buster Pavlovian, received per-concert press pass and party tickets.. sitting at next table watching Elton chowing down a salad,, But it was this very concert but a week weeks later , Ray Cooper Rocked,, but personally i like the band too,, i still love eltons music.

[@shannonfisher2492]

I was also at the show at Purdue in 79 and I still tell people to this day it was the best concert I have ever been to as well. The acoustics were unbelievable in Elliot Hall and Ray Cooper was amazing!

[@shelaghnigans]

I saw that same tour-caught the show at Tower Theater in Phila. I nearly passed out when they performed "Where to Now, St. Peter." Never thought I'd see it performed live. The entire evening was a transcendent experience.

[@NephilimFree]

The percussionist is amazing. He make it. Great talent.

[@retepyam5858]

This and tiny dancer are my favorite Elton John tracks man had, has great talent.

[@jdenino6022]

Thirty years ago and it went so fast

[@thomashutler5052]

Outstanding !! Brings a tear to my eye! Especially, thinking about the Indian warrior Rod Lindsay. You strung Your bowfor the last time Rest In Peace ! You are in the hills of gold we love you

[@miv2445]

Ray cooper never gets old

[@krystellbourgoin1825]

70 now, like all forgifted artists of this period, fortunately we could see and appreciate them

[@Douglas-hw8is]

Great performance - just love the drummer ............... !

[@pythariosdn3236]

+D Noir Ray Cooper

[@Pacemate5150]

I remember reading somewhere in the early days Taupin and EJ were really enamored with the old “American west”. Which is really such a specific period in time and a fairly specific location in the country. It shows beautifully through this song and others (rotten peaches, Texan love song, basically all of tumbleweed connection)

[@hawk1866]

How is it that an Englishman can put into song the plight of the "Native American" so well? This is what happened in a nutshell.....it is beautiful, sad, and true......and that is what makes this an "album cut" for all time.....

[@SDPBALLCOACH]

Charles, Bernie had/has a great fascination with the old west and all things cowboys and Indians etc.... Notice, Tumbleweed connection, Don't shoot me I'm only the Piano Player, Captain fantastic and the brown dirt cowboy, etc. All are "Western" themes. I'm kinda surprised he didn't write for more C/W artists... this is probably what c/w would or should sound like if they had the talent of Bernie and Elton..

[@ricardoceciliano5604]

Besta song!

[@ricardoceciliano5604]

Best!!!

[@pokerface1967]

He was the Greatest

[@markdeane6330]

Freaking awsum I never get fed up of hearing and watching this, 2 legends as 1

[@TumbleweedCx]

Amazing quality for this show. Thanks for all the uploads!

[@grantandrews7457]

Elton John is genius. But that percussionist is an absolute God. He basically played all the backing on multiple instruments. Knighthood for you too, sir.

[@paulgabolinscy2502]

Ray Cooper. Very talented

[@Penny-nd9ze]

Ray Cooper was always a phenomenal musician.

[@jwdavidson444]

Am I the only one who thinks the percussionist looks like he should be in Blue Man Group? I love the enthusiasm.

[@christinegreenfield4123]

LOVE this song...always have!

[@rickyrm123]

This is very good thank you for sharing this. Madman Across the Water is one of my favorite albums.

[@NIKOSFOUST]

I was there....Athens Herodius Theatre.

[@nickweems24]

Γεια σου Νικο.Αυτο ηταν το 1994 στο Greek Theatre του Λος Αντζελες,οχι στο Ηρωδειο.

[@codenameuniccorn2412]

Incredible acoustics in that theatre it sounds like

[@Andre-Therr-Maitz-Russia]

Thank you so much to take the song on your channel! It's so amazing Song everytime I heard this song I'm crying! This is one of the rare Songs from Elton on life stage! ❤️❤️❤️

[@svavarasmundsson977]

Hear BBC sounds for sATURDAY 1971

[@ruralrob228]

Thanks for posting this,remember watching the whole concert on MTV ,one of his best live shows IMO.The slowed down version of Crocodile Rock sticks out too!

[@TheDJM59]

wow

[@ehulbert5]

I like the 1971 version much better, no echo and no distracting flamboyant drummer.

[@MyPicturesRestoredBedford]

That was PHENOMENAL! Best I've heard this year (tbh never heard it before) Speechless... 2 extraordinarily gifted musicians. Thanks for sharing!

[@兴宣大院君-h4s]

Life, Life

[@georgelampros4593]

I watch this performance and every time I fall in love with music again n again!! Always in awe when watching Sir Elton!!!

[@james.6933]

Elton John and Ray Cooper is the best two man show.

[@llumillum5693]

2pac brought me here

[@limpnjen]

Me too, this is now my favorite Elton song.

[@geoffswanson8851]

Wait, 2pac? What song did he sample this in??

[@brotherhood7596]

@@geoffswanson8851 Ghetto Gospel

[@bathory1234567890]

the Drummer is on speed

[@jenniejoyz]

0:10 Always wondered what was on Elton's piano that he took off? 🧐

[@gaetano503]

MASTERPIECE

[@ATROPIN88]

Very nice!

[@williamjackson2682]

This one concert I wish I was at. This is just another amazing song of his which I don't hear unless I put on the CD.

[@hawk1866]

It took an Englishman to put into song, what the white man did to the people that were here before them. Being native American, I want to end like Elton sings........I know that will never happen.....but his song rings true for the ghost warriors. They lie in wait for the day to rise again and live among the tatakin and the yellow moon. thank you Bernie. Thank you Elton........it's time to stop my senseless running......for soon I'll find the yellow moon, along with my loved my ones.

[@MrRondonmon]

Total BS, the Indians died from diseases they had no immunities from. Read sometimes.

[@flormtr]

@@MrRondonmon have you ever heard of Wounded Knee, just one of several massacres of Native Americans.

[@ohwni]

@@MrRondonmon The natives were massacred.

[@pascaledesmaele3192]

One of the best lyrics from Bernie Taupin.

[@seery88]

percussion!!!

[@groovekingmuzz2699]

Madman Across The Water is my favorite album By EJ..And this song along with "razor Face" and "rotten Peaches"..The title track "Madman Across The Water"(which feature Rick Wakeman)is also brilliant..People surely will point out the obvious, "Levon" and "Tiny Dancer"and that's fine..Both great songs..But do yourself a favor,especially if you still own a functioning turn table and try to get this album..Elton John/Bernie Taupin....One of the best music/lyrics combo ever...Period...

[@ilanesh]

wow the drummer is exellent and this in his age!

[@IamAries52]

My people were treated just as bad as the Native Americans!!!!! But I can sympathize with the Native Americans.

[@stevelobel282]

A true poem to the native American’s spirit

[@vaga8bnd]

Can anyone tell me? Whats the name of the instrument at 3:58 in english?

[@IGbullshark]

Tambourine

[@vaga8bnd]

Thank you very much :)

[@isaiahshelley]

It's a Tambourine. Which is also the title of one of the songs in Elton's new album "Wonderful Crazy Night."

[@rickwagner3797]

he'll be playing this tonight in Portland. Can't wait

[@marcochiappinamatteucci9843]

This is the closest I've seen of a perfect performance. What a beautiful song from my favorite EJ album, Madman Across the Water. No doubt Ray Cooper is one of the best percussionists ever.

[@jward107]

This is the shit that gets you Knighted.....

[@karen-hajinyan]

There is hero, Operator from last Hellraiser

[@mrbazzabee4013]

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

[@nathangale7702]

Ray Cooper makes even a real tragic song like this so much fun to watch.

[@dablueman21]

Wow, I didn't know he could still do that! Great performance!

[@Caretaker82]

He even did it in his recent Million Dollar Piano performances.

[@dablueman21]

Caretaker82 Yes, I have seen that :) That was the peak of his recent voice

[@codenameuniccorn2412]

Damn the acoustics in this theatre tho

[@josephroberts9473]

He sounds good, but I prefer him singing this when he was young; his voice was so beautiful. You could hear his accent more which added beauty to any song he sang.

[@Nonna-Madonna]

awesome!!! don't know why but this song reminds me Talking old soldiers. Very emotional

[@zerodmg581]

As I awoke this evening with the smell of wood smoke clinging Like a gentle cobweb hanging upon a painted tepee Oh I went to see my chieftain with my warlance and my woman For he told us that the yellow moon would very soon be leaving This I can't believe I said, I can't believe our warlord's dead Oh he would not leave the chosen ones to the buzzards and the soldiers guns Oh great father of the Iroquois ever since I was young I've read the writing of the smoke and breast fed on the sound of drums I've learned to hurl the tomahawk and ride a painted pony wild To run the gauntlet of the Sioux, to make a chieftain's daughter mine And now you ask that I should watch The red man's race be slowly crushed What kind of words are these to hear From Yellow Dog whom white man fears I take only what is mine Lord, my pony, my squaw, and my child I can't stay to see you die, along with my tribe's pride I go to search for the yellow moon and the fathers of our sons Where the red sun sinks in the hills of gold and the healing waters run Trampling down the prairie rose, leaving hoof tracks in the sand Those who wish to follow me, I welcome with my hands I heard from passing renegades Geronimo was dead He'd been laying down his weapons when they filled him full of lead Now there seems no reason why I should carry on In this land that once was my land I can't find a home It's lonely and it's quiet and the horse soldiers are coming And I think it's time I strung my bow and ceased my senseless running For soon I'll find the yellow moon along with my loved ones Where the buffaloes graze in clover fields without the sound of guns And the red sun sinks at last into the hills of gold And peace to this young warrior comes with a bullet hole

[@chandananimalsepala-5805]

Elton John Music Language & Chandana Nimal Sepala

[@mikeh8541]

such an underappreciated tribute to the tragedy of the native americans and their genocide by the US :|

[@larryanderson9803]

I absolutely love this song since 72. Unfortunately Geronimo died in an army prison camp after being there for about 23. Years. 🥺

[@sturnbull09]

I think more praise needs to be given to the performance of the percussionist!

[@pnynx]

Ray is a genius...the song is one of the Elton Bernie's s best song

[@007PICKLE]

Outstanding.

[@SuperLindo11]

Can the drummer get some

[@douglasreitenga6655]

Am a huge Nigel Olsen fan but one of the best concerts I’ve seen was An Evening With Elton John and Ray Cooper. Ray is so much fun to watch.

[@Tatiana-se5mm]

What a song!!

[@bernardoduraes9905]

Indian Sunset Elton John As I awoke the evening with the smell of woodsmoke clinging. Like a gentle cobweb hanging upon a painted teepee. Oh I wen to see my chieftain with my war lance and my woman. For he told us that the yellow moon would very soon me leaving. This I can't believe I said, I can't believe our Warlord'sdead. Oh, he would not leave the chose ones to the buzzards and thesoldiers guns. Oh, great father of the Iroquois ever since I was young, I've read the writing of the smoke and breast-fed on the sound ofdrums. I've learned to hurl the tomahawk and ride a painted pony wild. To run the gauntlet of the Sioux, to make a chieftain's daughtermine. And now you ask that I should watch the red man's race be slowlycrushed! What kind of words are these to hear from Yellow Dog, whom thewhite man fears? I take only what is mine Lord, my pony, my squaw, and my child. I can't stay to see you die along with my tribe's pride. I got to search for the yellow moon and the Fathers of oursons, Where the red sun sinks in the hills of gold, and the healingwaters run. Trampling down the prairie rose, leaving hoof tracks in thesand. Those who wish to follow me, I welcome with my hands. I heard from passing renegades Geronimo was dead, He'd been laying down his weapons when they filled him full oflead. Now there seems no reason why I should carry on, In this land that once was my land, I can't find a home. It's lonely and it's quiet and the horse soldiers are coming, And I think it's time I strung my bow and ceased my senselessrunning. For soon I'll find the yellow moon, along with my loved ones. Where the buffaloes graze in clover fields without the sound ofguns. And the red sun sinks at last into the hills of gold And peace to this young warrior comes with a bullet hole.

[@awrencallinthewoods474]

I prefer the real piano man Billy Joel I said the REAL piano man Elton John Perfection

[@alessandrorigobello7551]

Amazing

[@CRClouse513]

Epic

[@robertobianchissimo2784]

Fantastico Ray

[@delinellychan]

Terrific like in 1970

[@glennfleming]

Ray Cooper rocks!

[@TheGrimReaper54321]

Natural Born Drummers

[@agricolaquinchilcaltda.147]

The best