Elton John: Live in Central Park - September 13, 1980 (All Available Song Footage)

[@bla-ig4bd]

19:00 - Elton John singing "When are you gonna come down?" (yellow brick road) with the view of twin towers almost to the day 21 years earlier is just........ heartbreaking

[@brunobelisle1956]

OMG !!!

[@shuckyducky3508]

towers down was usa inside job. stop with your emotions

[@JLJr-qg4bk]

Right! George Bush was behind all of that crap so he could introduce Patriot Act and use it against the people. Scumbag Bush family.

[@mrlewz0r]

Israel did it

[@greg4673]

Aesthetically I always thought the Twin Towers were a little too much on the nose with 2001 Space Odyssey

[@johnscialfa7391]

I was about 50 rows from the stage the happiest day of my life

[@johnscialfa7391]

@@starrider2352 I don't think Davy was there he was touring with meatloaf at the time

[@johnscialfa7391]

@@starrider2352 I believe your brother maybe Davy made a guest spot.. I had seen him play with meatloaf that year out a couple of shows so I just took for granted he didn't do any of the 1980 tour but hey if you're positive you seen him then we'll go with that lol

[@johnscialfa7391]

@@starrider2352 no need to my friend... cheers

[@starrider2352]

@@johnscialfa7391 cool nice day sir

[@johnscialfa7391]

@@starrider2352 u too bud

[@PaulArianas-u9m]

I was there. I was 17, the weather was perfect and Sir Elton was fantastic.

[@TinCupChalice40]

Born in 62?

[@eltorocal]

Captain Fantastic, at that...

[@irshgrl500]

I was 14, and I was also there. It wasn't that perfect, lol. It started out as overcast.

[@Carousel5883]

Omg ..did u wait in line days before .this is spectacular...free?? That's like MJ having a free concert in the 90s..I can't believe...

[@NMarsden]

Congrats!

[@danielthomas8507]

Here's a little story for ya......About 5 yrs ago i played in a band with eltons former mixing engineer Clive franks the guy mixing this show!.... Dee Murrey leav't the white Fender bass he is playing here to Clive when he passed and Clive was using it for the gigs i played with him and i got to play it on tens of occations, it was a true thrill to play such a famous instrument.

[@OscarLodge]

Interesting stuff thanks ,... (˚◡˚).

[@krisscanlon4051]

Troggs tape guy! Dude is legendary

[@ChadWeisman]

Im sure if he heard the way this version of the audio file sounds hed say “look how they massacred my biy”

[@nicestrat]

maybe the greatest and tightest band ever...

[@lazarochairez4395]

This is great not a single phone in sight

[@dougeldredge]

1980 they were hanging on your kitchen wall

[@keithmccabe4040]

Bernie Taupin deserves so much credit for, the help (in a massive way), creating an amazing performer.

[@Gardenroses12]

Most definitely! Bernie has received much recognition the last several years. They are still working on music together! ❤❤I love their music.

[@drssexy2142]

Thanx for your investigative work there, Keith.

[@keithmccabe4040]

@drssexy2142 LOL, you're welcome. There are lots of people out there that don't know who BT is. They assume EJ is the lyricist and conposer. Btw, no homework needed, I've been an EJ fan since the eighties. I remember when my friends didn't want to hear his music because he came out as gay. But, I convinced them they were idiots, because, who cares, the music is awesome.

[@jamesheggs6825]

Yes! when they met the stars were aligned for sure.

[@patrick19761976ify]

Without Taupim, he's just gay. With Bernie, he's flaming

[@mkkim5072]

People looks happier than these days. 42 years passed and art is long

[@Nicholas___....]

Very true

[@billkintner2930]

People were happier then. I was 19 when this concert took place and the great decade of the 80s was just getting started.

[@wagnercastro5398]

Exactly 42 years ago, this is, in my opinion, Elton John's most anthological show! Everything was perfect that day! The place, the time, the band, the sound, and of course Elton himself! And here I am, 9/13/2022, 42 years later listening to this eternal sound...

[@LiPo5000]

Same here, and I like him better now vs. back in the early 70s. I did have one of his 8 tracks which is saying something.

[@nicholasmiglino7299]

Well said my friend 👏

[@leokimvideo]

Elton John in his prime, an amazing reminder how good his performances were a long time ago

[@johnscialfa7391]

Still are

[@slurrygod]

Maybe , but like so many others, age was not kind to his voice. Still great songs but enjoy the performance and his voice much more in this video and to think it was a FREE show....un heard of now in the rape you ticket prices day and age

[@johnscialfa7391]

@@slurrygod couldn't disagree with you more... KZbin Elton John singing have mercy on the criminal from this tour...he knocked everything out of the park... If you're looking for his falsetto that's been gone for forty years... His voice never cracks loud strong and powerful to this. I would even go as far as to say his range is better than it was 20 yrs ago.

[@slurrygod]

@johnscialfa7391 not from what I've seen but I'm glad you enjoy

[@kennethsomers3893]

@@slurrygod Back in the Day __ Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Stones, Led Zepplin, Frank Zappa ALL OF THEM for $4.50 $5.50 $6.50 __ Seat Geek, Stubhub "they are a scam"

[@Millerscrossing123]

I’m 62, my friends and I were among the first to arrive at the show and got right up near the stage, we never knew this video existed, we are reliving the experience now. Thanks Elton and crew for expanding our lives through song, bravo.

[@keithmccabe4040]

That's amazing, that you had the opportunity, to be part of a glorious moment in time.

[@atombomb31458]

I was at this concert--i was 22--and in town visiting my mom. Didnt even know there was a concert happening.The concert was amazing and the acoustics were absolutely perfect.

[@keithmccabe4040]

@@atombomb31458 love it.

[@Goodboy0953]

It was on HBO in early 80’s!!!

[@emmapasqule2432]

Hahaha no worries mate. I am 'really' sure that Elton John is going to come to this site, read the comments and read your 'thanks' to him. Hmmmm.... yeah... that will happen. You "thanking" Elton is a waste mate. Grow a pair, eat some meat, put down the vegan salad and move on with your life.....'Millers Crossing'. lol!

[@wa2scz]

I was 15 years old,my late older brother drove us into Manhattan in the 69 Impala and we carried a case of Heineken in a cooler to this show, probably about 15-20 people from Elton,im 59 now and a great memory of agrea day😊

[@DennisDegan]

I worked for Reeves/Teletape when this concert was shot. In fact, I was on the camera riser along the front of the stage for the entire concert, working as camera utility. I'm in at least two shots in this video, next to the #2 camera. I had my still camera with me and took some great photos of Elton during the concert as well.

[@redkap5816]

awesome!!!

[@MrMjp58]

When his voice was a magnificent instrument and his band were the best.

[@tokugawa12able]

The simple, yet powerful and timeless genius of Nigel Olsson defines how groove and in the pocket are integral to soft rock.

[@ttocs68]

Amen to that.

[@irshgrl500]

Whoever uploaded this, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I was a kid and just happened to BE IN CENTRAL PARK this day and saw this concert. (God has always been so gracious to me.) I did not realize how incredibly blessed I was to have seen this until years later (I was 14.5 years old at the time) I'll be 58 on the 16th of February next month and you cherish these memories. Thank you, AGAIN! So incredible!!!!!

[@Dragonblaster1]

I'm British. When this concert was staged, I was a globe-trotting quality auditor, and I just happened to be in New York when this very concert was staged, and I went through hell and high water to witness this show of great talent and showmanship. And I'm basically a metalhead. Was I disappointed? No, I was stunned, and I've never forgotten a single number. The only time I saw Elton live in person, and I was not disappointed one iota.

[@LindaReich-h5q]

I was there. That's me in the back! He was so outrageous but so damn good and he still is. What a treasure

[@hiridavidfeign]

I saw him wink at you lol.

[@jefftaylor844]

We see you ! ... you're the guy all the way in the back of the crowd ! You're wearing the blue t-shirt, right ? L O L !

[@sunnystormy4973]

​@@hiridavidfeign -xD !-

[@kamuelalee]

I was standing next to you

[@patrickrang9525]

John Lennon was still alive

[@DimiWolf33]

That's exactly what I thought of) . I wonder if John Lennon was present at the show.

[@craigschepers714]

YOU are right Backstage I talked to him or was it he talked to me!!

[@DannyKavka]

There's accounts that Lennon could hear the show from his home. I don't remember the source though.

[@brianpratts]

It could be obvious that he might’ve heard from the Dakota since the show was in Central Park

[@al1665]

John was smoking a doob at his Dakota apartment watching the show

[@christopherferrarelli2262]

I always tear up when I hear Elton play Imagine, especially when he references Lennon at 01:19:11; and the fact this was less than three months before he was shot and killed, just makes it more emotional.

[@pauliepaul3697]

Sad

[@RobtRoma]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@robertramirez1082]

Just across the street from where this event took place too.

[@AdamsOlympia]

Was thinking the same... :( Everyone who was at this concert must have been crushed that Christmas. I wonder if he was at the show.

[@AdamsOlympia]

@@fshoaps John Lennon inspired a lifelong love of music and music making for me. Most artists who burn with that much passion tend to be flawed humans ... We're all flawed in one way or another; but I respect those who recognize their own faults and strive to get better and evolve.

[@123spleege]

I was there. It was free and the whole city knew about it. I never smelled so much pot at any show. New York in the summer of 80'. Dime bags all over the park. Totally classic. Every single person dancing and having a great time.

[@nicestrat]

back when Elton could hit the highs and throw a frisbee...amazing show

[@qtrhors1]

So incredible the way things use to be. Part of my high school music of the 70's. Long live 70's rock.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Remember where you were for the many early hits? They were larger than life then...

[@Drahlers]

Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding is one of the most majestic compilations ever. It starts so sad and turns to joy. God Bless Elton and his giftedness. Wonderful performance.

[@evangelistbrianbaker]

Best Prog from EJ

[@franks3015]

Bringing back that sweet memory I was there with my girlfriend Linda now my wife it's been 42 beautiful years.

[@jeffryhammel3035]

So great to hear! You and Linda keep playing the music, heya?

[@BI-km6dl]

God bless you both! The music you’ve made together lo these 42 years far surpasses even this ethereal concert!

[@realBrianCars]

Elton John is amazing here, but the rest of the band take this whole show to another level.

[@christopherprim1973]

Is this the usual band from that era?

[@leandro94arg]

@@christopherprim1973 no, it's not. Only Dee Murray and Nigel Olson are part of the 70's Elton John Band.

[@johnsain]

I was there!

[@adammaybloom7276]

Elton John: vocals and piano Richie Zito: guitars and vocals Dee Murray: bass and vocals James Newton Howard: keyboards Nigel Olson: drums and vocals Tim Renwick: guitars and vocals

[@carstenrydzy1823]

Tim Renwick on Fender Stratocaster

[@krisscanlon4051]

Timmy on guitar! What a band!

[@johnrobbins917]

No Davey Johnstone?

[@adammaybloom7276]

@@johnrobbins917 he wasnt on the tour

[@NMarsden]

THE BALLOONS ARE FLYING @ 3:08!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!

[@maha77]

It's amazing that we are still here in this same time period as this, it seems so long ago now, the world was so different. So grateful to have experienced that world, and appreciate it so much from the distance of time. Its like looking at a photo album of your favorite people and getting swept away by nostalgic memories

[@GeraldWalker-p6l]

Yeah to tell the truth I got teared up quite a bit during this little gig❤ this was not the music of my high school days but the days when I was in the peak of my powers part of the soundtrack of my life and still as powerful as ever blows the crap they call music today right out the window I miss it but I'm so grateful in my old age that I can manage to function on KZbin so I can listen and see Elton whenever it suits me I'm 75 years old and I can't figure a lot of this new technology but by God bless KZbin

[@zl1David]

Elton in his prime. The ultimate treat !

[@David-mh2jn]

When your band is dominated by piano, one thing that is absolutely necessary is perfect harmony or rhythmic link between the piano and the drums. This is your bass section. I studied music composition at the grad school level and can tell you with no qualms that Nigel Olsson was a huge part of that amazing sound. Try keeping time on drums with a young Elton John on piano. Elton knew it quite well and has often told the story of Rod Stewart telling him how important it would be for him to get the best drummer out there to set off his piano, and he recommended Olsson. What a great show though. If you haven't, which I am sure you all have, seen the Central Park concert of Simon & Garfunkel, then get busy

[@med1965]

Nigel is a great drummer and is always overlooked and forgotten when the subject of great drummers comes up.

[@GeorgeTel100]

Well, everybody tells me that too, about Ringo Starr in particular... But, 'm sure Beethoven also had some very skilled drummer... I don't think anybody knows or cares about his name today...

[@josinaldocavalcante8776]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RC-gf8cs]

Yes like keith emerson carl palmer I been plyn drums since 3rd grade lessons etc bands gigs ..bes buddy (rip)..was keybrd clasic trained .we playd for decades..b 67 now ..time fleets

[@janicephelan2412]

4pm Great show! I saw Simon and Garfunkel too! Also great! Miss those times! ❤😢😊

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

Insane to think this show hasn’t been remastered and re-released yet.

[@Btn1136]

His vocals are amazing.

[@nicestrat]

sounds good to me in my living room at 2:20am!!

[@carlosleomouraduque]

Está perfeito! Não podemos mudar aqui que está perfeito ❤

[@bb58425a]

An epic gem and a lesson to everyone under about fifty that there are actually things called instruments that make actual music when played by actual musicians :)

[@carmela1899]

I was 16. I lived in Brooklyn. My dad took me because my brother who was suppose to take me changed his mind. Anyway, the first Elton concert we went to together. We had a great time! Dad is gone and I am crying watching this because it brings back the memories of my father and that day. I was about 15 rows back across from Elton and piano. Wow! The Twin Towers! My dad helped construct those buildings. The good old days. Wish I could go back!

[@marianaflores1908]

I've never been more jealous of anyone!! Amazing memory!

[@carmela1899]

Thanks! I remember it was very hot that day. I think it was in the upper 90's. Can't believe I was 16 and I am now 60. Great fun! I have been to about 70 Elton concerts in my life. All were great and a lot of fun. Miss those days! I was at the Garden for most( Elton is the King of the Garden!), Radio City, Shea Stadium, Giants Stadium, Taj Mahal and the Meadowlands. I met Elton many times through the years. Miss you Elton!

[@666kr]

@@carmela1899 I was there too! I lived in Gravesend Bklyn.

[@damookster5919]

How is this video not more watched? This is one of the greatest concerts of all time in all its glory. Thank you for posting it!!!

[@kimberlyjohnson1371]

Idk and I must agree 👏

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Yes. I wanted to watch Elton in those younger days. Sigh, I was 21 and lived in Upstate N.Y. Wish I was there.

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

It’s a great video

[@Gardenroses12]

This is a FANTASTIC CONCERT!! Any Elton fan or other who want quality or fun music would love it! Share it! The talent is just out of this world. Thank you Elton, Bernie, and the band!❤❤

[@lanagorgeous9485]

oh don't worry about that download it, and have it forever . ☺ Things tend to disappear after a short while you youtube.

[@ommm8]

Sensational performance from one of the greatest live performers of all time.

[@eddobbins6245]

Fantastic.. i was there and it was incredible!!!

[@JamesGoetzke]

It was my 19th birthday. Me and Billy took the bus and subway in from Jersey. We had a blanket. A case of imported bottled beer. On ice in a cooler. And we had 8 joints. We were really close. Arrived at 9:30 am. Great concert. Only Elvis Presley in 1973 at the Las Vegas Hilton could compare. And Paul McCartney live in 1992 doing Beatle songs...and Fleetwood Mac rumours tour. And Harry Chapin in Brooklyn. And U-2. Cheep Trick. Kiss at the Garden. Ted Nugent. Seen them all but this was my birthday present. 19. I'm 62 now. What an age I lived in. Still Elvis had the best show. I was 12. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. This concert was free. The others were less than $10. Except for Paul...$33. Now concert tickets are $5000. Crazy. Rock on.

[@phill.2924]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jonnyhaw]

This concert is due a Peter Jackson-style restoration job. Imagine being able to see a cleaned-up, fully restored version of this show at a cinema!

[@johnscialfa7391]

Be awesome

[@DO-GD]

Imagine having your rent paid so you could especially when you have full Isotope Suite, Final cut, WAVeS bundle, and outboard gear...

[@alvinsexton6125]

I was there! 18 years old! Man, such memories

[@makeadifference4all]

When musical giants walked the Earth!

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

elton still walking around even today

[@andyhowells1141]

Those were the days ! I saw Elton in 76. A little theatre in Cardiff. Magnificent !

[@AECJ1]

Excellent Time for an Outdoor Concert here Nice era of NYC for the music of my life with respect to the people that were here then. Sir Elton John is a great songwriter to play in live music. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

[@IndieUSA]

My brothers and I were about 20 rows back, camped out for hours before the show, my first concert. When FFAF started with the Gong, it shook the Earth! One of my favorite memories . Love you Elton and company!

[@joeekaps5840]

20 rows back? Wow you were right up front 👏

[@twhit4321]

It's like he doesn't even have to try...amazing.

[@nicestrat]

it's because he's Elton FREAKING John!

[@JoshMaxPower]

I was there, baby. Ditto Simon and Garfunkle the following year. Long Live Classic Rawk!!! ☮☮

[@manfredbarz4311]

You may love his music or not. Elton John is one of the best (maybe the best!) entertainers of our time. I was allowed to be there live, as he has entertained his audience for almost 3 hours only with voice and piano!

[@josinaldocavalcante8776]

Assim como Tina Turner é a melhor, Elton John é simplesmente o melhor da história. 🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@michelcapitaine6025]

incredible rich sound ,specially for an outdoor concert....

[@eh-i1841]

That must have been an incredible day,for Elton.Looking out at that gigantic crowd,who have all just come to listen to his music.Wow.

[@jefftaylor844]

Say what you want about all the various versions of Elton's live band line-ups, but this particular line-up rocks !

[@NelsonMangandhi]

I disagree I think it's blueses

[@jefftaylor844]

@@NelsonMangandhi ... LOL !

[@SwisstedChef2018]

Brilliant

[@barbaracaroll]

This was an in between band no Johnstone

[@billkintner2930]

@@barbaracaroll Johnstone has been the one guy that was in every version of the EJ Band since 1971. Dee and Nigel exited the Band in 1976 and returned to stay on this your.

[@sdmackpictures]

OMG, I was there with my girlfriend. I actually taped Bennie and the Jets on a metal cassette and played it on my stereo at home at the original volume!

[@chrismanteris9093]

What is a metal cassette

[@sdmackpictures]

@@chrismanteris9093 Its a tape that uses metallic formulated coating to record sound and has more headroom before any distortion will occur and less hiss.

[@richglauber]

What a monster talent! To be able to sing like that while playing like that... LEGEND

[@michaeldematteis3409]

I know.jesus.its amazing.elton is a bad man!!

[@labcoattheater6161]

Wow, just wow! I was at this concert. By far the best concert I have ever been to.

[@donfowler3607]

When this happened, I was across the street at the Plaza Hotel Oak Bar. We stood drinking on the sidewalk and could hear perfectly. Elton is certainly one of the best.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

legendary

[@LannieLord]

57:09 HARMONY !! Funny that this song gets such a HUGE reception from the crowd. It was not a "hit single". In fact- I think it was on the reverse side of either "Goodbye Yellow.." or "Benny and .." if I recall from my 45 collection as a kid. Harmony is up there with his TOP TEN or TWENTY greatest songs . It should have been pushed as a single.

[@housinauthority5258]

This is peak, high octane Elton for me. His voice has matured with a slight raspiness to it.

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

The quality of the sound for this outdoor concert video is magnificent. "Harmony" - a mood buster and a mood setter.

[@machalixia]

I saw this concert on tv maybe in 1983. I loved it.

[@costamesa22]

If you like this check out Elton live at Wembley 1984. Epic !

[@dmitry_simply_speaking]

such a gem among KZbin trash, thanks so much for uploading.

[@alandrobnak]

I wondered if I'd ever see this show again. I was there to witness the show about 25 yards from the stage. Had the T-shirt from the show, it was a benefit for the parks of NYC. What a thrill to see this again, a Captain Fantastic Event I'll never forget.

[@승자독식]

00:01:44 Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding 00:12:18 Tiny Dancer 00:18:52 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 00:22:14 All The Girls Love Alice 00:26:47 Rocket Man 00:36:09 Sartorial Eloquence 00:40:46 Philadelphia Freedom 00:46:12 Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word 00:49:57 Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting 00:56:55 Harmony 00:59:40 White Powder, White Lady 01:03:30 Little Jeannie 01:09:10 Bennie and the Jets 01:19:10 Imagine 01:25:03 Ego 01:28:46 Someone Saved My Life Tonight 01:37:01 Your Song 01:42:16 Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance)

[@acuariocast881]

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[@JasonNation72]

It's eerie that he plays "Imagine" in this concert just three months before John Lennon leaves us from that very same city. 😔

[@BoogieWoogieCat]

Not really, they were close friends.

[@92mrkite]

Funeral For A Friend to open the bill… Less than three months before his good friend John Lennon was shot dead… So sad visionary tribute…

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

He is god father to Lennon son as yoko and John reunited at his Dodger stadium gig

[@charleshendrix232]

I live when he starts with Funeral. Seen it so many times. Wish I could go back to each one. I was at this one as well. EJ one of the greatest live performers of the 70s and 80s and beyond.

[@realcanadiangirl64]

This is awesome! I was a 16 year old Alberta farm girl attending as many concerts as I could in Calgary and Edmonton only dreaming of ever visiting NYC. I finally made it there a bunch of times in my early fourty's with my Jersey Boy, visiting Central Park, Strawberry Fields and The Dakota Building. Thank you for helping me take myself to this epic concert

[@sergeb9151]

hi , I was 14 when I saw this awesome concert . My father took me there , soo respectful and proud he took me there , we came all the way from Europe .

[@glenncambray626]

@@sergeb9151 Your father knew what he was doing.

[@Issicra]

I watched this so many times on HBO as a kid. Great concert.

[@robcurtis1779]

Me too

[@thomasricher1414]

00:00 - Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding) 12:20 - Tiny Dancer 18:53 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 22:01 - All The Girls Love Alice 26:46 - Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going To Be A Long, Long Time) 36:02 - Sartorial Eloquence 40:51 - Philadelphia Freedom 46:10 - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word 49:58 - Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) 56:55 - Harmony 59:40 - White Lady White Powder 1:03:29 - Little Jeannie 1:09:11 - Bennie And The Jets 1:19:26 - Imagine (John Lennon Cover) 1:38:01 - Your Song 1:42:55 - Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance!)

[@johnpatti4391]

I was 21, got there about 6 in the morning with a blanket and slept until the show started. A friend and I were maybe 60 or 70 yards away. What a nemory! I remember the ground literally shaking with the opening chords.

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Wow! And thanks. Did you live in N.Y.C. then? I'm so glad you got great seats in the greatest setting in the World.

[@johnpatti4391]

@@jeffryhammel3035 I lived on Long Island, about an hour by train to Penn Station and a short subway ride uptown. It was a great show, well worth camping out for.

[@koololdster]

Saw him in Philadelphia in 76. Was an amazing concert. This brings back memories!

[@stephengustavson4054]

My first 45 was Philadelphia Freedom, still have it! On the B side is When I saw Her Standing There, live with EJ and John Lennon. This Central Park concert is very special as you see the towers at 18:50 (during Goodbye Yellow Brick Road), and later, from memory, he points in the direction of the Dakota and says hello to John Lennon .

[@bronyraur7439]

I was living in Jackson Mississippi in 1980 when this came on television. I remember watching the whole concert.

[@richardkurtz9661]

I was there. Elton brings back a lot of memories.

[@thecandyman9308]

I grew up in the shoulder pads Disney movie era Elton and had a natural disdain for him circa 2000. But after seeing this, there's no denying he was one of the best that ever did "it". I will put this live performance up there w/ the best of Zeppelin, Queen, Petty, ZZ, et al. Absolute mastery.

[@ijustgottasay1281]

Truly a joy to see both performer and audience having such a wonderful time ... sad to think that less than 3 months later John Lennon was shot not too far away.

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Awh, yes.

[@ricdees3495]

Would have been nice if John showed up as a guess, he lived right across the street.

[@craigschepers714]

JOHN LENNON was Backstage

[@craigschepers714]

Jon Lennon and this gentleman recorded a song together ..whatever gets you thru the night !!

[@ARoadd]

Never seen this before 😢 and for good order's sake I've added this video to my special playlist and will revert to the show on this September 13th ❤ 😊

[@brucesmith1754]

80's were a great time for us NYC'ers. During My High School years, Central Park put on 4 of the most Iconic free concerts in history. Elton John (frosh year '80) , Simon and Garfunkel (Soph '81) , No Nukes ( Jr yr '82) Diana Ross (SR year '83) We/ I were being spoiled and never knew it. Great Music, NO AGENDAS!! Days gone forerver! 😥 Havent seen this since what feels like a lifetime ago. Between these shows and the Budweiser Concerts at Pier 84 , we were in outdoor concert heaven. Thanks for posting!

[@Icomeinpeace7]

Don’t forget the Dr. Pepper shows in the park. Saw great shows there, too.

[@noreenreynolds6516]

I grew up to this music. What would my life had been without it?!❤

[@tradingnasdaq]

Great recording and visual for 1980. His vocals were incredible here too. 😊

[@lynnfowler1784]

I was 8 months pregnant, couldn't go. But finally saw him in Detroit last year on my birthday Yellow Brick Road final tour. Ecstasy!!

[@pollyscookies9180]

I can't even express to you the beautiful joy😂you've brought into my life, @DL's 2nd Channel of Music - by uploading this iconic, magnificent FREE performance by Elton John & his mates! A heartfelt❤THANK YOU!!!

[@Calrad]

I listened to this on the radio, the good ol' rock and roll days!!🤘🤘

[@barbaracaroll]

Wnew fm NY

[@homesoundsgood7211]

I hope I'm awake. This is beyond words. So tired but it's the most fun I've ever had. I hope i get out soon.

[@BI-km6dl]

Wow, sounds so good! No auto tune needed. Please take note, modern “artists”. Please marvel over a true musical genius!

[@slurrygod]

Yeah but he needs it now like so many of the other aging artists

[@johnscialfa7391]

@@slurrygod dude your comments keep getting stupid about a minute you are absolutely clueless I seriously don't think you've listened to how he sings now

[@Phil-pq4ks]

​@@slurrygodbut the point you missed is all of the modern artists need it in their 20's & 30's because they have limited talent to begin with.

[@slurrygod]

@@Phil-pq4ks true

[@babyshambler]

What a voice.

[@gookymofo]

I remember seeing this on TV when I was a kid. It’s great to see it again decades later and having grown up with Elton John’s music. And I love how they started the show off with “Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding)”, my ultimate Elton John song and one of my favorites of all time.

[@steventate1056]

seen him 3 times,maybe 4,the one tour,greatest hits live,ray cooper and yes last with Leon Russell,probably my favorite,just started growing closer to him in my 30s,my brother played his records when we were young and i was married when i took my wife to the first one and second,cant remember who i took to the 3rd one,been divorced for years took my mom to the last with Leon,seriously he never gets old even with the same songs,maybe its just me.

[@janetg112]

Thank you for uploading this!!! Elton John & Bernie Taupin are musical geniuses! Elton ruled the airwaves in the 70s-80s!!! Absolutely love this man!!! His music brings back soooooo many wonderful memories in my lifetime!!!❤️👍

[@johnshields6852]

I was 20 that year, Elton was always on the radio, so many hit songs.

[@reekashade]

Elton & the band were ON & so was everybody there…best live concert EVER.

[@teppo9585]

Dang this was fantastic. Elton has never been one of my favorites but somehow he found his way to my list of musical greats with this.

[@josephgallagher945]

Saw this show on cable TV when it 1st aired.🎉

[@jjhorizon]

An outstanding musician.

[@Gardenroses12]

Love you Elton! Wish this was on a DVD!

[@sunnystormy4973]

-sir elton !-

[@stephengustavson4054]

Theresa I can't agree more, I taped it back in the day off of Showtime, had the VHS for years, now can't find it. Oh and there is that issue of not having a working VCR either 😉 Really moving when he points over to John Lennon's building (the Dakota) and says hello to his friend

[@nicestrat]

DVD?? lol....why? All you have to do is watch it here on KZbin anytime!!

[@Gardenroses12]

@@nicestrat hey. I heard it won't always be available online and also the original tape had extra footage from the concert. Anyway..

[@nicestrat]

Understandable for sure! This concert is a gem for sure.​@@Gardenroses12

[@bluevictory1010]

What a concert! Elton is perfection! Thank you for uploading this as I've never seen it before.

[@jairoreissavio4311]

Amo Elton 🎉

[@pwr6038]

When music was real - not the crap you hear today!

[@kevbob]

Yo, my first Elton purchase was 1977, and there is tons of good music released today.

[@godstallchild7964]

You can appreciate Elton without bashing the music of today

[@pwr6038]

@@godstallchild7964 Thankfully I can voice whatever opinion I want…Thank you very much!

[@pwr6038]

@@kevbob please!

[@kevbob]

@@pwr6038 what can I do for you?

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

There is only one word. magic.

[@tommeredith7462]

Elton along with Bernie have provided a real body of work that stand’s the test of time. As a team they are an exceptional talent. Bernie’s lyrics and the music Elton writes to the song’s are amazing. Elton delivers the song with his additional singing talent.

[@njvalueinvestor]

43 years ago, seems like last year. IMHO this was a big morale booster for NYNY

[@machalixia]

I saw the concert in tv 3 years later and I loved it!

[@stanleymasterson1135]

How did you get in the TV?

[@tomsauer3830]

I can't even describe this.

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

A concert in New York