Elton John - Tiny Dancer (Central Park 1980)

Live in New York at Central Park
September 13, 1980

[@llschnitz]

This was an almost three-hour show, and most of the best stuff never made into the documentary. I was 16 and right in the center of about 300,000 people. The weather was absoluterly perfect, and the sound was absolutely perfect. The music loud, but crystal clear with no distortion It sounded like it was coming from all directions, including the buildings. Notice how good his upper register sounded, and the band was flawless. Even enjoyed Richie Zito and Tim Renwick on guitar.

[@Leoyes12-v4p]

No 400,000 people

[@Mcfreddo]

You lucky duck!

[@johnscialfa7391]

@@Leoyes12-v4p yea ok... They're definitely was 400,000

[@crazylegz2116]

Why are you dumb people replying to a 9yr old comment it's dumb

[@crazylegz2116]

@@Mcfreddo also don't believe everything people say in the internet I can be the president of the United States in KZbin comments. Why? Cause I don't need to show proof like these cringe people that love to lie since they don't need proof just listen please and this will help you become better in life never believe anything untill you've seen it with your own eyes if you live by this advice/motto it will help you alot and people won't try to make you dumb

[@justinherbert9146]

NYU - at the fraternity house - 3 in the morning - lights out - everyones asleep - stereo is on - Tiny Dancer plays - bedroom is dark except for the the soft blue light from the stereos receiver - 1975 - time flies.

[@terryzacharias5105]

It sure does😪

[@wxj5640]

Funny that I am going to NYU right now and also is a HUGE fan of EJ! Nice to meet you here! Were you able to go to his concert in Central Park or any other ones?

[@justinherbert9146]

@@wxj5640 August 1976 at Madison Square Garden was my first Elton Show - three hours - one of the greatest entertainment nights of my life - I saw him many times after that and twice with Billy Joel - I was in grad school in Georgia when he performed in Central Park in 1980, missed that one. Good luck and tell your fellow students to knock off the woke, snow flake BS, needing safe rooms - what nonsense - you should have been with us at NYU in the 1975 - 1979 - we would invite strippers and chicks from FIT to our Frat parties - it was like the movie Animal House - you could say anything for a laugh as did the comedians we looked up to and admired at the time - social media, the internet and addiction to cell phones and violent video games has fucked humanity up especially young people and all that anti Semitism on college campuses is awful for Jewish students - no way would i want to be 19 now - you have no idea how much more fun we had - best of luck -- PS- i used to bone this hot Asian chick she dormed at Brittany Hall - shes someones grandma now lol - I lived at Weinstein Hall then moved into our frat house - PSS - little advice, make as much money as possible it gives you freedom to travel where and when you want and live where you want - not worrying about money is a huge lift off your emotions

[@t.k.bertram3076]

Every time I hear this song I'm transported to 1976 and my first girlfriend. It wasn't "our song," but I think of her every time I hear it. Wherever you are, my love, I hope that the world is treating you well.

[@davedzone]

It's funny but not funny at all... the music we lived, loved, dismissed and didn't care about has become the music of the most important moments of our lives.

[@stephenbruce4052]

Paid it forward ........................LOVE YOU XO

[@dinizklein950]

Love

[@gregharper3578]

Mine was not the first, but very powerful. Ours was Venus and Mars (everything on that album) and the Captain Fantastic album. Her Dad was transfered from ATL to Houston, Texas. I never saw her again, but feel the same way as you do, T.K. Young love is very special but takes a toll on our hearts, for sure.

[@random3785]

Sometime to love someone is to let them go

[@johnscialfa7391]

I'm about 300 feet away dead center.the loudest and best concert I have ever seen,

[@cynthiashelton4965]

I love his music 😍

[@russellcarter1872]

You are so lucky!

[@victorvaca7429]

i see you!

[@jasonbrowne7057]

Hands down, better than the original studio recording.

[@joemccurdy1060]

This is the best I was 20 years old what a great time cause this world sucks these days

[@fraudebs8786]

Spot on. I was 16 The world sure was mellow back then.

[@aschule5684]

I was 18 and would love to go back!

[@nathanhaynes7412]

Outta all the British singers, the Sir Elton is the GOAT 🐐

[@tatchy1001]

Had great songs but wasn't the best singer

[@Beek88]

I'm 35 and finally got into his music this guy is like therapy it's hard to find music that puts me in a good place

[@mikemcf33]

welcome to the club. dig deep. he has some amazing stuff that weren't even hits . he is one for the ages, a hundred years from now they'll be listening to this

[@Walti1919]

same here and i'm 46. love it

[@Mike-ry4ti]

The sound of the piano is like raining drops of gold

[@kuhnhan]

Aside from the flawless piano and singing from Elton, the drumming, bass, and guitar are more prominent here than the studio version. Excellent.

[@westfield90]

His piano skills are simply amazing and an equally amazing voice.

[@realBrianCars]

Probably the best version of this song out there. Its so good.

[@teddyboo2962]

Elton was my sisters favourite performer when we were kids. She’s gone now but I think of her and loving memories whenever I hear this great man sing.

[@recoveringsoul755]

My best friend was such a huge fan that she knitted him a sweater with the cover art from the Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboys on it. It was flawless, and she mailed it to him. I wonder if it ever made it to him. She never heard back

[@staceys1870]

@@recoveringsoul755 Just incredible your good friend did this. Did she happen to take a photo of the sweater? It's a shame she never heard back, and I do hope Elton saw it. It makes you wonder how they handle all the gifts he and and his band receive. That sweater would cost a pretty penny if she made one again! Amazing story.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@staceys1870 I don't know if she took a picture or not. Does she know his size? The colors were accurate too. It must have taken forever. I have no idea how she got the lettering right. I thought she should keep it, told her he may not ever see it because someone else probably opens his mail. She said she didn't care. Makes you wonder how many one of a kind works of art and other gifts come flooding I'm. So many he doesn't appreciate them. There should be a form letter thank you at least I'm not sure it's the kind of thing he would wear.

[@staceys1870]

@@recoveringsoul755 Wow, her heart was in the right place, and may the heavens honor that! Yep, there really should be something that acknowledges the fans. That sweater must have been just gorgeous!! I remember having my mom take me to buy a birthday card for a local radio DJ. I must have been in the 6th grade, and really took the time t find the "right" one. The DJ was no celebrity, and it sure sooo disappointing that not even a form letter was sent to acknowledge. If there aren't "fans" these people don't have jobs, yet I understand at the same time. Take care!

[@Bronfra]

I miss that falsetto voice

[@tonydoherty2190]

Just been watching a 2023 concert with him singing this crazy 43 years christ the years fly

[@mikemcf33]

the years do fly. I was at this show - I was 21. 64 now. still amazing to watch

[@melvingardner5282]

One of Englands finest & were all proud 👍🇬🇧

[@TFB97]

💯

[@johntavenner1379]

One is right. No other country has contributed to classic Rock n' Roll like England. EJ, Zeppelin, the Who, Yes... to name a few.

[@creativesource3514]

​@@johntavenner1379yesh i always wonder we punched well sbove oir weight in music.

[@creativesource3514]

​@@johntavenner1379, Beatles, quren....

[@jdenino6022]

@@creativesource3514 You sure did and we Americans appreciate English musicians more than you know. ❤

[@billsouza4457]

Still phenomenal at this point in time. The high notes were still there for the most part. What a talent.

[@andrewhofschulte5009]

I would’ve loved to see Elton live back when he could still hit these notes. Gives me goosebumps.

[@Jack-vy6uo]

I was at this gig and almost lost my mind He was fantastic. What a day.the only time I saw him

[@tomislavbilic6436]

You've seen John Lennon and Elton John?

[@jeffzloczower2886]

Never gets old. Time flies. Great concert ! Those years had great times.

[@petermcintyreA1]

He was King of the hill during this period. :-)

[@cherie6408]

Thank you my room mate was dancing too the music ✌ love's.

[@ARBIS-19-70]

Elton John is a legend what an entertainer

[@mpmphilpott]

I bought my first album in 1972. I was 12 years old. Tumbleweed Connection made me an instant Elton fan.

[@dickiedarklumber4838]

What an amazing sounding live concert

[@katakisLives]

Amazing! Elton at his peak! in the peak of his prime! If I had a time machine I'd go back to this performance!

[@ashland1977]

great voice. great performer. Would have loved to seen this live.

[@williamdread391]

As quirky as that man is, his musical genius is just wow.

[@isimonsez]

At his concert in 2022 he told the audience he wore outlandish costumes because he knew his looks wouldn't get attention and his shows would just be him singing and playing the piano, no dancing and background dancers

[@reggie2737]

I would love to have a DVD of this concert from "Funeral for a Friend" to the end when Elton asks everyone to clean up the trash! 🤩

[@nicholemullens1909]

I was 7 years old when he performed this. It is one of the biggest loves of my life!

[@grangrampa832]

Too fantastic for words like Elton ❤

[@loszhor]

Such WONDERFUL acoustics!

[@danielhkhk7283]

Great version, love the variation at 4:06.

[@olgailina90]

come back here every time I want to hear a good piece of art!

[@rwilliams6994]

One talented man

[@JamesMartin-uv1dg]

Elton John rocks America I just wish he would do more on line concerts here in the United States

[@mialee9579]

He’s toured in the US for the past 5 years. Covid caused a delay. He did his last US concert 11/20/22.

[@mialee9579]

You can KZbin Elton John Farewell Tour 2022 & 2023 See almost every concert. Even 2019

[@ronditchen6664]

His 2 best albums captain fantastic and madman across the water by far.

[@aschule5684]

I would definitely have to add "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" "Rocket Man" "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" "Candle In The Wind" and of course "Funeral For A Friend" & "Love Lies Bleeding" ....... Great Album!!!

[@greensombrero3641]

he had it all still in 1980

[@Andrew-vp9wt]

I like this bass tune, on this version

[@BI-km6dl]

God he sounds soooooo good. Unreal.

[@victoriasensatviladomiu1526]

Absolutely SUPERB !!!!!!!

[@gahloot]

I cried the day I heard him open his mouth and the falsetto was gone! It was an amazing voice before the nodules!

[@bluerazor7049]

Just so you know that after his surgery in 1987 he still used falsetto into his 1988/89 tours, and began using it from 1995-1998. And he still uses it here and there now. Some of his concerts in this year were the best vocally in the past 20 years!

[@gahloot]

@@bluerazor7049 His falsetto had really diminished by Reg Strikes back, and Sleeping with the past. But I'll take it, in comparison to anything done after Made in England. Actually, I saw him sing live, the songs from El dorado. And I enjoyed his voice. After that it's been all pretty much down hill. I've seen him in concert about 100 times. Before and after his surgery. That last concert I fully enjoyed was the Disney/Elton John's Aids benefit concert with Ray Cooper at the Greek Theater. I'm I believe 1994. The last time I saw EJ live was mid 2000's. When his voice really started diminishing. I swore I'd rather remember him when he was at the top vocally. Instead of seeing him later on when he started doing his "Let's build a retirement for my kids tours". I had free tickets for the recent Dodgers stadium farewell concert. I gave them away.

[@bluerazor7049]

@@gahloot The vocal-surgery and age are the main cause. He could do falsetto up until 1998 very well if he wanted to but chose not to because he learned a different vocal approach. There's plenty of live show recordings, I'd recommend looking up GregSynthWizard if you want to listen to his 'Prime-Live' shows which are a peroid from 1979-1986. For post-surgery I'd recommend listening to the Winston-Salem show of 1997. It's got a lot of wonderful gems there.

[@gahloot]

@@bluerazor7049 I went to 5 nights of Elton at Universal Studios Amphitheater. His voice was trashed even worse than it was for the Australia concert. If I'd known his voice was so bad. I wouldn't have bought all those tickets. Sadly my mom and dad never heard his voice in his prime.

[@bluerazor7049]

@@gahloot trust me, with GregSynthWizard and other channels you can listen to the whole 1984 tour, and many more from his prime in varying degrees.

[@adamkumar0]

Holy moly, we can see his eyes

[@johnsrabe]

Has he ever given a phoned-in performance? So good. I admire him so much for making so many people happy for so goddamn long! It’s a gift.

[@TheOtherOneAZ]

love and respect for this man

[@traceygenoble1351]

Elton John is a legend

[@atato8880]

I remember this day. I was tripping & thought it was the radio. Until, I realize that Sir Elton gave NYC & remembered moment. Couldn't tell my Aunt, I was tripping, cause she thought if I saw Ms. Ross, I would be there on the Great Lawn in CP.😅

[@hubhub1254]

i love this version

[@Russellviews]

Elton was in top form

[@theperfectwave7814]

WOW .. you nailed it Elton !

[@StephaniePrincipal]

I love the piano in this version

[@USCG.Brennan]

Always loved this song.....NEVER got tired of it. Takes me back to my college years....sure wish I could go back again. ;-) Back in the days when you could attend a HUGE outdoor concert and nobody got attacked, stabbed or shot!! What happened, kids??

[@eliassandgren3132]

I like how there's a bee or something disturbing him at 0:25 lol

[@habyss]

They can get nasty that time of year. In fact, the only bee sting in my life happened in Sept of 1980 within days of this concert.

[@reggie2737]

Didn't that bug know who it was bugging!

[@grungetea]

Perfect falsetto

[@joekinloch1055]

top of his game

[@MrBamcito]

Proud to see this Master Alive

[@wacojohnnydean1777]

Never was really a fan of Elton John, but this song is 🔥…I will try to learn this on my piano. Lol! Beautiful song! 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@SlowVillageBand]

the band is on point too

[@kellyparker9655]

Ridiculously talented..Ridiculously Sexy..Ridiculously perfect... #1980eltonjohn

[@mialee9579]

You’re ridiculously right!❤

[@tammythompson5233]

One of my favorites ❤

[@barbaracaroll]

Iconic show

[@seveso76]

Il miglior concerto di Sir Elton

[@seaassassin3426]

The best!!!

[@danutar.8558]

Magnifique vidéo avec la très belle chanson de Elton !!! Merci beaucoup pour m'avoir envoyé et écoute !!! Excellent !!! Superbe !!!

[@carolinewolf565]

Thank you! Great song😊

[@ronaldrosenthal2]

10 of my friends and myself get there Sat. night and it was worth it. 3pm. the concert kicked off 32 songs.

[@ronaldrosenthal2]

We camped out in front of the stage and it was my little brothers first concert. He was 15. It was the best of times. Just think that Elton has been around my whole life. That's amazing.

[@wxj5640]

@@ronaldrosenthal2 u are so so so lucky! man i have probably would've given everything i got to be in this concert if i was born 30 years earlier!

[@ronaldrosenthal2]

@@wxj5640 I wrote a book called, My Life as an Elton Fan. Give me your email and I will send it to you. Ebook

[@wxj5640]

@@ronaldrosenthal2 is it published? perhaps give me a link to that? I will check it out

[@wxj5640]

@@ronaldrosenthal2 and that’s awesome!

[@katepreston4177]

I love his so much.

[@Nowehi305]

Amazing man

[@marcosexpeditodonascimento1822]

Música boa não tem época pena parou com shoos porém fica aí um legado Elton como músico e como pessoa humana muita humildade.❤

[@JoeBlownmr]

He's just great, MAN.....

[@danielvanheurck5305]

Thanks John 🤩

[@howmanyspecialpeoplechange9205]

love this song

[@JemicoTX]

When performances were REAL (not recorded lip synced shows). When talent was required to be a performer. The world today is so full of fake.

[@jimi6472]

That chorus sound amanzing

[@jamesmilardo5694]

Dee Murray on Bass!!

[@loveliesbleeding]

My favorite song forever!

[@noeliasantos1973]

the best!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@seveso76]

Miglior concerto di Elton

[@mandysampieri5720]

Its a master piece.My favourite ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

[@gabrieltoledo1978]

Amazing

[@cocobzh6757]

Un grand Elton j adore ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@artman102]

This is probably the song that took out his vocal cords. I always thought it was Nigel Olson that helped him hit those high notes, but he seems to do it all be himself.

[@-spencemanct-4559]

No, they hadn’t played it in a year when he started having problems, the smoking gave him problems

[@cmteflaviosilva]

at 00:39 seconds he looks to the side and thinks, my God, how full this park is

[@AlfieMitchell-sz8mq]

Yeah

[@almeida-ebertebert9503]

Te amo 🤩❤

[@dtrain5519]

Wow!!!😃

[@theelitegeek0162]

Wow I would have loved to have been there.i was 16

[@terripricher6378]

😍😍😍Elton♥️♥️♥️

[@TheBattlefieldVault]

nice quality!

[@smartiboo]

They should have albums with just 'live recordings'. Coz they sound way better.

[@llschnitz]

Hold me closer Tony Danza/Count the head-lice on the highway.

[@johnnyt3392]

Hold me closaahhh tony dayyyyynnnzzzaaaa

[@bravoboy1234]

That was meeeeean!

[@tomislavbilic6436]

6:27 is this John Lennon playing guitar last concert? Elton John and John Lennon is LEGEND. 😊❤ L.e.g.e.n.d. n.e.v.e.r. d.i.e. 👍🏻😉

[@天国-f9r]

英語🤷‍♀️☺️音楽❤❤❤素晴らしい🍀

[@itsvizualzz2125]

Love

[@lorrainebooker9541]

"The Love, .. ."

[@andrewalbertson1]

Legendary footage. Just wished it was filmed better 😕

[@andresatias2453]

Amen🙏

[@ViniciusSartrePinheiroVianavia]

Show

[@epeters952]

Sounds from America... before it went Dark.

[@foleynj86]

This version might be better than the studio. It is a lot more rock with guitars and drums instead of the orchestra.