Elton John's greatest piano moments

Compilation of some of Elton John's greatest piano moments.
This is a tribute to one of the greatest artists in the world.
Songs:
Song for Guy (0:04)
Bennie and the Jets (1:25)
Candle in the Wind '97 (1:50)
Medley at Parkinson (2:13)
Tonight (3:32)
The One (4:11)
Indian Sunset (5:04)
Levon (5:43)
Medley at St. Pancras (6:56)
Tiny Dancer (8:42)
I'm Still Standing (9:09)
I DON'T OWN ANY OF THIS MATERIAL

[@yoranvancampfort-videyo]

Hey guys! Ofcourse these are only fragments of Elton John and his wonderful piano playing. So be sure to check out other video’s of the Rocket Man and his piano! Recently a new video was uploaded to KZbin in which Elton sits at the piano and talks about some of his early songs and which chord structures he used. It’s a great video! You can find the link below. 👇👇👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX7PiJWHh6aom5I

[@minigooshey]

I just found your video because of that actually! I was a little disappointed that he didn't actually explain much about the music. But I hadn't heard any of those songs he played before, so that was nice to discover a few new ones.

[@jeffreyhirshenson8060]

I did not realize how skilled he is as a piano player.

[@jetboyjw]

Thanks for that compilation. He is a gem, and a great piano player/singer/song writer. 🤩

[@ariesclark3272]

A trick: you can watch series on flixzone. Been using them for watching loads of movies these days.

[@jaymagnus154]

@Aries Clark Yup, have been watching on Flixzone for since november myself :)

[@russellcarter1872]

Elton’s greatest moments started at 4 years old, till today.

[@brendanwoods4773]

He was justified when he was 5

[@charlie-tc8kt]

even when he was terribly drug addict and almost overdosed?

[@CL-pe4ll]

@@charlie-tc8kt he's still standing

[@anthonyd.5140]

Couldn’t say it better !

[@eileenryan2248]

​@@CL-pe4llWell said.

[@FFEMTB08]

Was watching him live in concert in Charlotte, NC in 2014. He was playing Rocket Man. The stage lights were right in his eyes, in the middle of the song he said “get those fucking lights out of my eyes” and kept on singing like it was part of the lyrics.

[@janetphillips2875]

Did they?

[@satyabratamishra4670]

@@janetphillips2875the concert is out there in yt i think he actually did lmaoo

[@19TAURUSGIRL91]

I don’t believe there is a limit to this mans talent! *LIVING LEGEND* ! 💓💓

[@Nicnackity]

You wouldn’t think he was the pianist he is with those little chubby fingers, but wow. And an incredible voice.

[@ronaralph3772]

Musician extraordinaire. Every time he plays a song he adds something more. New depths and more heights to the original score. Love you Elton. xx

[@sonyavincent7450]

This man can't die. Must endure forever. Amen.

[@VidarW]

There will NEVER be another Elton John.... so legendary!

[@garymancuso3974]

His fingers and musical talent are simply GENIUS‼️

[@miryamshin5771]

I've never heard someone playing piano like him, truly a legend🤩🤩🤩

[@ljones396]

Billy Joel?

[@blacksky492]

Any classical and jazz pianist?

[@vap3669]

@@ljones396 id say when it comes to playing piano in the studio yeah elton john and billy are basically the exact same but on stage elton gets way more extreme with improvisations and his chops in general

[@ljones396]

@@vap3669 true, but I think Billy Joel is more technically brilliant than Elton, just what I see from being a pianist myself. They're both brilliant though, and have made millions more out of it than I'll ever make 😂

[@michaeldeieso2436]

@@ljones396Billy would probably admit otherwise. Elton can play a more layered sound and in more exotic keys. He’s a virtuoso.

[@jonmanuel8245]

THANK YOU, Elton John! For bringing so much Happiness, So much Joy into our lives...So, Glad, So Grateful that you're in the world...

[@maxhess3151]

I've always wondered what it's like to look at a piano through Elton's eyes.

[@FernieCanto]

I don't think you'd even "see" it: you'd feel it in your mind. With every great player, the instrument becomes an extension of their body, and Elton is no exception, I believe.

[@deanj.w.ferris123]

Like looking at a piano?

[@nonnamadonna]

@@deanj.w.ferris123 When Elton sings, he rarely looks at the keys he's playing. He just knows instinctively where to play the notes - genius!!!

[@adambuckles3415]

@@nonnamadonna Yes, it's true. I've been playing piano for 8 years and you get used to playing songs that you don't even have to look at the keys.

[@mrbaker7443]

@@nonnamadonna Ray Charles never looked at the keys either... uncanny!

[@franciscodiniz4092]

His talent at the piano is something beyond this planet, for the God's sake !

[@brockbush3024]

His lovely and heartfelt performance of the masterpiece "Candle In The Wind" at the tragic funeral of Princess Diana always brings tears to my eyes and will always have a special place in my heart and takes the number 1 spot of my favorite Elton moments

[@dosenwurst101]

Elton John can play any style on a Piano. That's why he is the greatest pianist in modern Pop/Rock Music. A true worldwide Legend. Successful for over 50 years and counting. Long live Sir Elton John.

[@halloweenjack95]

It annoys me so much when people say freddie was as good or even better than elton lol.. Sorry but his piano skills weren't even close to eltons.

[@shineshine5228]

Nina Simone: hold my beer...

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

Halloween Jack95 yeah but him and billy are neck and neck in playing ability imho.

[@creativesource3514]

He is great but not sure he is at the same standard as a jazz or classical pianists. Im sure if he concentrated on that he would have achieved it but didn't have that kind of interest.

[@dosenwurst101]

@@creativesource3514 That's why I said the greatest pianist in modern Pop/Rock music. Elton isn't a classical pianist. classical influenced yes but he's a rock/pop pianist. Look at his small hands and thick fingers. Definetly not the hands of a classical pianist.

[@powerpopaholic876]

Every note practically the same volume, but not boring. Amazing

[@Joseph-mw2rl]

Anyone can play the piano, his ability to compose and sing while playing is what makes him the GOAT

[@aarongraf9089]

6:20 is the best part of the video. I like it how Elton is playing and having fun. 😄

[@MaxSagaold]

The best in the world

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

One of em

[@zekeisunique1128]

Him and billy joel

[@WakaWaka2468]

Billy joel

[@nonnamadonna]

@@WakaWaka2468 Elton John.

[@marccodispoti6658]

Wayyyy better than chopstick Billy Joel

[@dylanmcginn5634]

can't forget about ticking. it's a masterpiece

[@livb6945]

You picked many of my favourite moments!!! Great ❤️

[@robertlawrence1968]

Our Sir Elton.... a genius perspicacity like no other person past, present, or future. May we have him for so much longer. We love you Elton! God Bless ❤️🎹

[@Niuway44]

Elton made the piano sound like no one had heard, either a sweet light melody or a pop rock song. He played so authentic. When I think of piano I think of Elton. I’m thankful I got to witness him in my lifetime. A singer , writer, musician. Truly talented. Very few trifectas around.

[@Lance514]

He didnt write lyrics for his songs only composed the melodies

[@bsullivan7]

I saw Elton live twice in 1998, on the Big Picture Tour. Wonderful Performances that I'll never forget.

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

I like this video because we can see his actual fingers and technique,great for learning piano players like me who play by ear.

[@MatterinoHS]

Thanks for sharing

[@thomasboren3580]

Just think of all Sir Elton John has memory wise in him for music , it’s so amazing we don’t have any one else that can really do what is all memory playing in him . We are all so blessed to say he really is the totally best in more than a life time , young kids better say thank you to him a million times over because he is a master

[@KimmenKruemel69]

This is awesome. The one I like even more when playing piano is the piano man.

[@dennishawkins3290]

Love this!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@davegill7614]

I'm so glad elton inspired me to take up piano 40 years ago....I love to play song for guy and your song

[@marymary1888]

SUCH A TALENT

[@estherb5954]

if i ever get to be like....... half a percent as good as Elton John, i will be proud of myself lol

[@piijay14]

Amazing pianist he is!

[@Harvey.M_Theater]

You are sensational Elton!!! 😍 Keep going. ☺️🥇🤩

[@camerontowell9617]

Thank you for the video :)

[@Motspur]

Genius....thanks for posting.

[@gsal03]

I saw Elton years ago in Philadelphia and when he played The One the platform for the piano raised up and spun slowly in a circle. It must have gone up a good 25-30 feet and all the time Elton smiled, sang and kept playing. Never saw anything like that before but it’s still a clear memory today. I’ve been blessed to have seen him in person at least 7 times and he’s never disappointed. God Bless Elton!

[@jetboyjw]

I saw that tour at Dodgers Staduim in Los Angeles. Eric Clapton came on stage to sing Runaway Train with him! Incredible show!

[@satyabratamishra4670]

Mustve been in 92. What a time. I wasn't even born back then. I'm only 16 but I'm so interested in elton's live stuff.

[@clavdia2134]

omg.... his hands! masterpiece🤍

[@FernieCanto]

I guess I'll elude the people who aren't too versed in music theory, but that D major over B-flat major in The One is NUTS. Many musicians would be scared to just hear of that kind of harmony, and some would even consider it "wrong"; I mean, bitonality in a pop song? Yet, Elton makes it spine-tingling and perfect. This man's brilliance kills me.

[@damontrudeau2349]

For me his greatest will be the piano solo at the end of his Rocket Man proformence at Hyde Park in 2016😌 Maybe there's more technically proficient ones, but the FEEELS i get from that one💕

[@bullridermusic2054]

I agree that one is one of my favorites, try listening to the rocket Man performance at his 60th birthday at Madison square garden I think that might be his best performance of rocket Man he broke down into it like a jazz funk type of solo at the end it's amazing.

[@jenniferheath8877]

I can say I can listen to you @Elton John all night !

[@johnnyc637]

Knighted or not I would still address this legend as Sir.

[@eileenryan2248]

Me too.

[@DarshanSenTheComposer]

this is invaluable

[@talalzakry]

I would love to see that man`s brain , and the creativity centers within for both playing as well as singing as well as composing , a PURE GENIUS , he feels every tone he plays as every word he sings ,especially in the greatest of the glorious SEVENTIES of his , penny and the jets , Saturday night alright .your song the whole album of songs from the west coast, let`s not forget the unwell appreciated as it worth ( TINY DANCER) which he as a true artist played it it here twice , never a single middle leveled song , Love and respect , DIVINE SIR ELTON JOHN

[@anna.schwarz116]

Oh my god Indian sunset killed everything!!! ❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭

[@_purplesky1308]

Love him deeply 💜

[@richardvledderman8952]

Amazing

[@zombiesylar]

seeing him play levon live is amazing

[@winterdreller5840]

So much emotion in the way he plays

[@MrTallpoppy58]

Wonderful.

[@fabiodejesuscamargoeletricista]

Great Singers of the times Elton John's l love so much conglatulation.

[@gracequinones3304]

Sir Elton... adorable genio de la música y el canto. Único en su clase. Dios le siga dando mucha salud para q continúe deleitándonos💕💝

[@christiaantinga]

"The One" omg yes!!! ♥♥

[@Devo_gx]

Definitely one of my favorite songs!

[@starprincess66]

Very cool!!

[@nickhall1000]

I swear he has 20 fingers. Legend and hero throughout the world.

[@nelsons1129]

Elton is clearly in a class by himself. Short of liborichi, he’s the best.

[@Clodhopping]

Outclassed by Liberace by a long way. Elton has very basic left hand patterns. The right hand is very formulaic - he's not improvising just reusing old riffs he's fond of. Great entertainer/song writer but not an exceptional pianist

[@andy27091979]

The best piano player in the rock business definitively

[@lila7811]

Incredible. Love you...

[@lukebryan90]

hello how are you doing, how long have you been a fan of mine?

[@lila7811]

@@lukebryan90 Hello, I have been a great fan of you since 40 years ago. I saw you the last time, in Edmonton, Alberta 2019, it was unforgettable concert. Many greetings and blessings. 🙏🙏

[@lukebryan90]

@@lila7811 thanks for the word of encouragement i must say i have enormous respect for you considering the manner at which i am writing to you i must say your comment gave me goosebumps and i have decided to honor you i would love to have a private conversation with you if that is okay with you

[@lylebatson3951]

love it

[@llschnitz]

Burn Down the Mission. The Greatest Discovery and Tonight. From the To Russia With Elton concerts. Masterpieces.

[@SophiahKoikasWindyQueen]

wow this is beautiful

[@Jason5000]

I like when he makes that little tune that's been in your head since birth

[@GreenAppleMusic]

Elton best! Elton, Freddie two friends, and two best of the best

[@Sasquiny]

Reckon they ever bummed?

[@MegaPianoplayer1]

Seeing this makes me think I'd like to see him release an instrumental album just him at the piano like Brian Wilson did. Playing either his own songs or songs he likes, just straight instrumental.

[@joseantoniobenazzato4691]

This is Elton Hércules John! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@waltertomaszewski1083]

He also plays harpsichord, Mellotron, and Fender Rhodes brilliantly, too. Shame he never did that in concert.

[@yoranvancampfort-videyo]

Walter Tomaszewski indeed! Here’s a (rare) video of him playing the harpsichord during ‘I Need You To Turn To’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZKsmYOracuCiJI

[@nonnamadonna]

@@yoranvancampfort-videyo Love it!!!

[@CameronEly]

He did play Fender Rhodes piano in the Central Park concert during the song “Get up bite your lip and dance”.

[@regotrorawespazing6897]

Greater the greatest 👌

[@lylebatson3951]

my piano teacher the great elton

[@gungpraha]

legend!

[@munirabano-lo1vn]

No other man❤

[@timmartin6410]

Wow, at the 1:23 mark, that looks like the concert at the Berkeley Community Theater in September 1979...I was there, watching this brought back memories. I can remember it wasn't time to head in yet, so I was walking around outside the theater, I noticed a limo pull up about 40 feet in front of me and out popped Elton and was whisked into the theater via a side door.

[@jamesnoble8205]

Carla Etude needs to be on this list

[@yoranvancampfort-videyo]

True! But that composition is to good to use only fragments of it. Carla Etude should be listened to in full :)

[@nonnamadonna]

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd love the whole composition to be included .... Carla/Etude/Fanfare/Chloe as recorded on Elton's "The Fox" album.

[@juniorsilvadev]

Eu me interessei pelo Piano e Teclado, por causa do Elton John. Meu pai tinha os Discos dele em casa. Elton John é um grande Músico cheio de talento. 🎹 🎹 🎶🎵🎶 Quem desprezou ele no passado, viveu para ver o seu grande SUCESSO MUNDIAL!!!!

[@jmvideoproductions80]

Wow, goede edits alweer. Blijf zo verder doen! Je komt er zeker wel!!

[@yoranvancampfort-videyo]

Gaat gij nog maar een beetje tekenen ;)

[@maxhess3151]

"Indian Sunset" would be the greatest film score ever written.

[@ronchiles399]

I believe Ticking is one of the best piano pieces

[@robertkushner156]

Please tell us what the 2009 footage of "Tonight" is from? What concert was it? I would really love to find out any live recordings of "Tonight" that I can discover! Thank you for posting this! - Robert, Elton lover

[@yoranvancampfort-videyo]

It’s from Elton John & Ray Cooper live in Milan (Italy) from 2009. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqTCgqJ6gbGaosU

[@robertkushner156]

@@yoranvancampfort-videyo Thank you so much! I'm going to research that concert and footage. I haven't seen it before. Be well and stay safe! - Rob, Elton lover OMG - I just realized that you sent me the actual video of the "Tonight" performance! Sorry, I didn't realize that at first. What a wonderful surprise. Bless you! I'm so happy you love Elton! Take care of yourself. - Rob, lover of Elton

[@martinwilliams2556]

Elton John live in Australia is available on cd and probably spotify. It has a full orchestral version of 'tonight'

[@nonnamadonna]

@@robertkushner156 "Tonight" is an absolutely beautiful song. There are video clips of it on KZbin. It's also on his "Live In Australia (With the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)" CD & DVD & the clip of that song is also on KZbin as well as other songs he sang on that tour (1986). His voice, at times, was quite raspy during the massive tour he was doing & he had throat surgery straight after that concert tour finished.

[@robertkushner3711]

@@nonnamadonna Thank you so much! I consider myself Elton's biggest fan! (along with millions of others). I absolutely love listening to the originally released recording of "Tonight" on the "Blue Moves" album. So much perfectionism. So beautiful. And Elton's vocals are wonderful!

[@antoniasm3583]

💜

[@SophiahKoikasWindyQueen]

wow ray is fantastic with him!

[@simonefranca3677]

Showwwwwww !!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cootmaster]

i love his contacts look 78-84 look

[@alessandrorigobello7551]

Love ya

[@ZombieHaunter408]

He really is a modern-day Mozart.

[@cootmaster]

bennie jets jump scare lol

[@martinplatt5928]

Exactly! That's how the track is meant to be played....and very well too!

[@lluisdeulovol1961]

Un dels mes grans ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@dpetrano]

I knew the Steinway dealer in Tampa, FL who told me he furnished Elton a perfect condition concert grand in 1971, which was returned with extensive damage due to his slamming his platform shoes upon the keys and also causing serious damage to the action, trapwork and damper system by his repeated banging upon the keys. Steinway later refused to furnish Elton pianos which is why he was forced to switch over to Yamaha brand at his concerts

[@geodot595]

song, talent. skill level is way deeper than his pop music. sadly its hard to find in print.

[@lundberga]

I think one of his greatest piano pieces is Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding.

[@MisterQuasar]

Don’t forget the Central Park Bennie and the jets solo

[@edouarddantony8598]

Inoubliable !!

[@strawberry-jq9fu]

❤

[@pvt.paula4423]

9:20 god i love this intro Does someone know the chords??

[@aydenrogersmusic]

i’m pretty sure it’s just b flat minor, e flat minor, f major. idk if he changed it with the little bit of improvisation he did, but whatever he played it should be over those three chords

[@mrquail5299]

Basically it’s, Bb minor, up to F#/Bb, then to F, then back to Bb minor, down to Fm/Ab, then Eb minor, F#-, Ab and back to Bb minor

[@coconutmacaroon7226]

Anybody notice that there is a second piano on the candle in the wind piece?

[@jasper5405]

Светлая память..

[@alessiopetriccione9453]

What are the songs he plays at 2:47 - 3:27? Thx

[@abc456f]

Fantastic pianist. And I'd rank Taupin/John right up there with Lennon/McCartney as far as songwriting goes.

[@emiko1430]

良かった😘

[@satyabratamishra4670]

Gone to shiloh is a masterpiece on piano.

[@ThePegasus101]

there are not that many cool piano players who rock the stadiums

[@user-hy5jy7sf9j]

Just elton and freddie mercury that i know of

[@daniellowther4863]

@@user-hy5jy7sf9j true but obviously freddie has passed and even still I would've considered him more of a showman rather than a rock pianist and tbh Elton is really the only rock pianist who could still sell out stadiums. And honestly I've searched but I think rock has run out of rock pianists like elton, playing like elton did in his prime, I like to think the album 17-11-70 is a true example of what rock piano can be like, and what he plays now when he adds an epic 3-5 minute solo to songs like bennie and the jets and saturday nights. There's not really any acts like that in the mainstream or even 'underground acts'

[@user-hy5jy7sf9j]

Daniel Lowther yeah elton is definitely a better pianist than freddie but i really enjoy freddies playing as well it is interesting that he could compose many songs without even being able to read notes

[@daniellowther4863]

@@user-hy5jy7sf9j true freddie was a really great pianist I believe he had no formal training so how far he got just being self taught was and Is still amazing and I think if freddie decided he wanted to be a full on rock pianist like elton then I think he would have come out even better than he already was

[@user-hy5jy7sf9j]

Daniel Lowther actually i believe he had lessons for a couple years but still

[@JMAC-rs6ey]

I race motorcycles but dis guy is incredible on dah wood

[@TheHappybilmore]

Has Elton John ever covered "Jump Into the Fire" ?