Elton John - Tiny Dancer (Live On Old Grey Whistle Test)

[@123yeahyeahno]

No strings, no backup, no studio production, and still as powerful and beautiful as the album version. THAT is pure genius.

[@Westyrulz]

Too-right!!Sheer and Unadulterated Talent!

[@winterlongone]

I've been in awe of Elton John since he first hit the radio in the US - and I started buying all of his albums. (and Bernie Taupin, as well...)

[@iameshu1146]

better than the album version.

[@icarus5726]

Modern day Motzart

[@icarus5726]

Oops Mozart

[@markdetwiler489]

I'm stunned...hold on, let me spit out a damned near flawless unaccompanied version of a song people will continue to be awed by 50 years from now....speechless at the talent on display

[@Lillith999]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@garyconner6151]

100years from now.

[@user-ks9hs7xl6r]

Sir Elton, is a Classical trained Pianist...Shows❤❤

[@user-ks9hs7xl6r]

​@@garyconner6151agreed, also the Beach Boys too.

[@user-ks9hs7xl6r]

Yes, Sir Elton is a Genius.

[@janegilbert6280]

Considering how long mankind has been roaming this planet, how lucky am I to have lived during the same blip of time as this man?

[@jimc6382]

So true, Jane. And to think he's still around, doing his last ever tour - it will be an emptier place when he's gone.

[@Jshep_97]

Modern day Mozart.

[@jilloleary2676]

Well said Jane. I could not have said it any better.

[@Ethan-en2ij]

I’m so unlucky, if only I could’ve lived then and not now

[@hershealjones8668]

Well Said

[@katiebates6134]

Just Elton and his piano, perfect! I miss the 70s.

[@JacquelineNaumnik]

Me too

[@Coinbro]

When people made music

[@Ericbryanmr]

This is what raw talent looks like.

[@axeld7948]

Posser

[@interrexclamacion]

@@axeld7948 ?

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Elton John fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of LEVON and ROCKET MAN on my YT channel in tribute to the master of 20th century performance & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@kristaharmon7584]

And will remain!

[@anonymoususer3888]

@@willritter4076 subbed to your channel, great content man. Keep up the good work

[@nitemuller1966]

His vocals sound exactly the same live as the studio version. Incredible

[@eseale1]

The best check on real bands. Sound the same live as in the studio.

[@ericjohnson8326]

Not anymore I saw him live and he doesn't sound like this anymore...not live

[@satyabratamishra4670]

@@ericjohnson8326 he sounds amazing right now as well. much better than paul mcartney. plus hes gone through a lot vocally. its a miracle he even has a voice as of now because if we look at how he has treated his through the years, hes been real lucky.

[@houssinxavier9050]

Even better than Studio version.

[@chicomendez2671]

Thats what a real musician sounds like 🤙

[@in2food]

Can we also give some credit to Bernie Taupin. One of the great lyricists of our time.

[@tenmahakusho6390]

He's Brilliant 👏

[@jerrylclement]

Bernie was the back bone of the success!

[@stephendedalus4122]

Yes, Taupin is good. But while I think it would be easy to Elton to find another person to write his lyrics, it would be extremely difficult for Taupin to find another person who sings and plays as good as Elton.

[@gerardothielen4310]

@@stephendedalus4122 Not that easy. Not that easy to write great lyrics.

[@winterlongone]

Absolutely! I love Bernie Taupin!

[@dahoop5933]

Possibly one of THE best live performances by a solo artist EVER. Simply OUTSTANDING!!

[@michaelheller8841]

No band to back him up, incredible.

[@jimguerra2509]

Something so pure about this. I can’t stop listening to it.

[@mynuts4201]

He really is amazing. Simply amazing. Nowhere near Micheal Jackson but still

[@billyray4716]

​@My nuts lmao what, that's ridiculous bruh he's not even top 5

[@jk71687]

Idk. The 7:01 version of somebody to love on KZbin by queen is unreal. The vocals are far superior

[@digger815]

I was there. At the time, I had seen 35 years of great concerts ( including iElton in 1976). This one ranks up with the absolute best I’ve ever seen. A guy who played like he was playing his last show, in front of only what that hockey arena in Duluth could hold. Some 10,000 people tops were there. An incredible musician, who did not hold back one bit for a smaller venue. A guy who throughout the evening, thanked the audience and told them that they were the reason he plays. A hugely talented and gracious display. I’m so glad I was there.

[@CristobalPatiño-b4t]

😮 Boy I bet that was nice!💞💞

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

What a Treasure, Congratulations 💐🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉

[@terryzacharias5105]

Incredible!...i was only 7...i sure wish i could go back in time sometimes...

[@Mastiff_Man]

That's how the great ones do it.

[@jackessaf6931]

That's nothing. A few years later, after Elton lost half his fan base, due to that NY Post article... I was front row, surrounded by only 3,000 people. ...just him and some percussionist named Ray Coop.

[@kayanoreeves1949]

One man and a piano but sounds like an entire orchestra in heaven.

[@dianeorr8937]

A top 10 favorite of mine!! My mom who passed was a June Taylor Dancer and My Dad a Pro Drummer. My inner little girl SMILES as she taught me ballet and passed way too young. Wondrous song!!!❤💃❤💃❤💃❤💃 True story... Elton John wired telegraph of condolences. He adored her. (Dont mean to boast but she was An Angel on Earth and Im so blessed)

[@AnthonyPardiMusic]

@@dianeorr8937 Amazing. RIPeace to your dear Mother

[@T2NDC]

what a beautiful comment, and SO right u are;, let me just repeat that: 'sounds like an entire orchestra in heaven', yes indeed-y ;)

[@GiceliaNascimento-g9y]

Que coisa mais linda que você escreveu; era tudo que eu queria dizer. Lindo mesmo.

[@PaulaButerakos]

​@T 4:07 4:08 2NDC

[@simonallen1223]

This was Elton right at his peak, absolutely brilliant. Also highlights waht an amazing song writer Bernie Taupin was.

[@myoldmate]

Bernie was the lyricist the melody is all Elton.

[@nissimlevy3762]

Elton had an uncanny genius for creating amazing melodies. it's a gift from god.

[@satyabratamishra4670]

@@nissimlevy3762 wdym by "had"? he still has it. check out his more recent albums from the union, the diving board, wonderful crazy night. they are all full of amazing songs.

[@nissimlevy3762]

@@satyabratamishra4670 OK. I'll check them out

[@barbaracaroll]

@@satyabratamishra4670 I love the diving board album and saw him on that tour awesome

[@collisw8302]

This really is one for the history books. Absolutely incredible.

[@jojobeansworld]

Going through an episode of depression... but Elton John songs are keeping me going

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Try the Beatles too.

[@gingerusa4062]

🙏🏽 music heals

[@allendeufriend6930]

Cheer up tiny dancer your never alone.

[@seanmcneill8899]

Hi Joanne i live with depression but i also love live music people everything that's want keeps us going even if we don't like it sometimes. Ps tiny dancer wrote the year i was conceived. 😎

[@user-vx1wq4nx5y]

Stay strong ❤

[@miltonwaltercompanyllc9605]

No computers, no dancers, no lasers, no explosions. Just a man, a piano, and beautiful song. Talent on loan from God.

[@brianocallaghan7172]

nice one

[@PAULLathr-ds6kf]

Agreed. It's amazing. 😮

[@Diagnoc]

Not even tiny dancers.

[@asnieres32]

Which god would that be? Why not just say it's incredibly magnificent? A mythic deity has nothing to do with it.

[@scottellefson1155]

@@asnieres32 Here, here. couldn't' be his predecessors and love of music. "Must be a god if I can't explain it, hoodle-doodle-do!"

[@Mrzoux1]

It sounds exactly like the studio recording. Not a single false note, not even a half step too sharp or flat, stunning.

[@coolboy-qc4eb]

man has perfect pitch.. impossible to mess up a note.

[@Tony-gu4sz]

Simply the best Tune in the world!!

[@mikehoncho9344]

​@@Tony-gu4szlevon

[@mispudjes]

Live vocals as good as the studio production. And a songwriting masterclass from Reg & Bernie. Music as its finest.

[@ignskeletons]

Pure talent. No auto tune, no studio mixing, no backgrounds, just pure unfiltered genius. The voice, the piano, the looks, the triple threat. Hair stands up on my arms when I listen to this. My generation could learn a thing or two.

[@DueForARenaissance]

Plenty of "pure unfiltered genius" out there right now.

[@fungusamongus9686]

I don’t think it would fit the current pop scene though but I wish music was more practical like it used to be

[@maximthefox]

Just because artists aren't famous, in the charts, or top 10 on Spotify, doesn't mean there aren't a plethora of stunning musical acts. Get out the house and go down to a bar venue known to host good nights. There's an absolute metric tonne of musicians out their with great talent.

[@youngrichie]

@@fungusamongus9686 Alicia keys, Adele, etc plenty still rocking the piano and great voice. But yes, a fading art nonetheless.

[@samueljackson7548]

shut up

[@calpilot7]

Elton and piano.....nothing more and it’s pure unadulterated talent. Beautiful. Incredible artist.

[@Ace-lo8ei]

This is one of the greatest songs ever I swear

[@sideone8914]

Facts bro

[@spoiledmilk8888]

Yes

[@bavitasingh2839]

Yup totally

[@keithjones6023]

Agreed!

[@waynehumphries7681]

Could not agree more

[@streyper]

When I finally got to see Elton live, after loving him since 1971...I just sat in my seat and cried, especially when he sang this song. Brilliant.

[@Radtech777]

I could cut and paste your comment as my own. Just saw him two days ago. Legendary.

[@realplexent]

I would of too. This song definitely hits

[@TheKvs777]

Just saw him last night. Man what a great show

[@allisonroehl2843]

saw him this evening, a dream come true.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Hell be in my area in October, and I have no money

[@DavidBerto]

Just a man and a piano. Amazing! Simple like that.

[@christinedanser956]

My favorite way to hear the man....

[@coldwinter5710]

Elton John and Billy Joel...two of the greatest piano players, singers and showmen of all time.

[@Trigger47W12]

Give some credit to the BBC sound mixers only the best

[@zoopoo3854]

And a mic

[@75Tique]

In the 1980s I saw Elton John in concert 4 times. Three were huge, loud, rock and roll extravaganzas. However, the first was in a small proscenium auditorium. The first half was just Elton and his piano. The second half, Nigel Olsson came out and accompanied on drums. Obviously that first concert was far and away the best.

[@thrasherx9319]

It is amazing to see him play this song so closely to the recorded version

[@JSKRILL94]

flawless...almost better than the original recording.

[@artbyluro]

thrasher X that’s talent my friend, it’s a shame that apparently it doesn’t exist anymore

[@cheddarcheese7928]

Ur so right!.Honestly at 1st I thought he was lip singing until the middle..Brilliant..

[@pizzatimemanyodabatman3693]

Just like Queen perfomance of Hammer to Fall in Live Aid

[@luiscalderon7383]

Luro So much auto tune nowadays

[@davidmcconville1756]

Bernie Taupin wrote this about his Wife. Still gives me chills 50 years on.

[@ManMachinist]

I‘m not even 50 and I love it nevertheless

[@sisigpapi]

Her name was Maxine Feibelman and she indeed was a seamstress

[@killybilly685]

@@monsterhog1118 what? Go away

[@killybilly685]

Yes David this song gives me chills too!🥰

[@ScotsLyon]

I have always liked EJ's music but never heard of Bernie Taupin till the recent movie much to my shame. All i can say now is the mans a genius

[@Cornelius798]

The movie Almost Famous brought me here. Being a teen in the 70's, Elton John's music is timeless.

[@AjHx90x]

Haha, me too! I randomly decided to rewatch it this evening.

[@cv990a4]

One of the best scenes in a movie with great scenes.

[@txmoney]

Deep rich voice with ultimate confidence in his range. I can listen to classic Elton John anytime, anywhere and be transported.

[@Peggy-m8q]

This 65 year old woman has been listening to his amazing music since his beginning ❤🎶

[@francesmeyer8478]

This 76 year old woman has too.💕

[@greensombrero3641]

bravo

[@mr.mckaid2579]

44 and all my life!!

[@markpickerel1507]

Imagine being talented enough to play the piano like this and sing like this. At the same time.

[@tbear4557]

He wrote every word and note as well.

[@meebrbey]

@@tbear4557 I think the lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin ..but still to be able to write music around words written on paper is amazing

[@GavTatu]

i can't even belch and fart in time.

[@dimitarjackson5562]

He is as talented as Taylor Swift

[@legacyXplore]

Very very rare. The longer the timeline of music as we know it stretches out the more obvious this becomes.

[@ThailandDantotherescue]

It almost seems impossible that a single person and a piano can create something so magnificent. I like how he goes from playing the melody to using the piano for percussion to kind of give the illusion of drums or a bass. Utterly amazing!

[@JamesSpeltz]

He is a musical genius.I listen to him when I'm feeling sad and it always makes me feel better

[@JamesSpeltz]

Today's music is not even close to the old days

[@scattysafari7742]

The 60s-80s produced quality pop music the like of which we'll never see again.

[@brooksdemo]

This is not pop..it's Elton John.

[@SashaBratsev]

Elton is best!!!

[@sexyrack1999]

I disagree, i think modern pop music is just as cool

[@XxscareriderxX]

@@sexyrack1999 sarcasm right?

[@guitozetto2327]

@@sexyrack1999 | imao

[@tomkinnally9656]

Everyone talks talent, and there's no doubt, but wake up. This is a professional musician who lives, breathes, and lives his work.

[@stevepenta2118]

Elton John and Bernie Taupin maybe the best musical duo ever

[@dustinclark8155]

They are

[@Ian-ee8fs]

@@dustinclark8155 I think thats just your opinion. For me Its Lennon and McCartney

[@ClaytonTownley]

Simon and Garfunkel made some great stuff.

[@omglawton]

I cant listen to any other version of this song. Goosebumps everytime.

[@dhouse-d5l]

No one today can match him. Hes a schooled, clever musician but with that English twist....unique.

[@adamp6043]

This man is an absolute world treasure. One Elton and one piano = magic

[@jackiechanchen3170]

Very true

[@jessyoung4707]

it starts like such a simple song but then it builds and builds.. what a chorus. absolutely smashed it. very powerful song.

[@82cparker]

perhaps the most beautiful song of all time. Elton's performance is unreal

[@AlfieMitchell-sz8mq]

Before the drugs, before the band, fresh songs, pure raw talent

[@mikeymutual5489]

Before the band?!? Then who are all the people on the album that this is from? smh en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madman_Across_the_Water#Personnel

[@fredcollier1299]

It just doesn't get any better than this. No amount of production in a studio with the most talented musicians and the best producer can even come close to this. He is more talented than all of the current crop on the radio and will be remembered longer than most. Everything thing he wrote was timeless and many generations to come will enjoy his music. God gave this man talent beyond compare and he has the catalog to prove it.

[@ClaytonTownley]

How did Britain produce so many insanely talented rock and pop musicians?

[@djrockerbones]

lol cos we can

[@stefanzoppi83]

😅😅😅😂

[@gregoryyoung8819]

Pure talent. One man, one piano...a classic song.

[@1endpaper]

Shows the respect the greatest rock performers on the planet in the 70’s had for the Old Grey Whistle Test - that they were happy to just turn up and play at their very best. How lucky were we to have that show.

[@dhouse-d5l]

It couldnt happen now.... nobodys got any talent... no one could do what he did there.

[@kathleenbucher6170]

Spectacular isnt he. Wow! Honoring a divinely guided partnership ...Bernie and Elton 🤗

[@donovanj8840]

This brings me back to the 70's growing up in Queens, NY. The man simply dominated the air waves back then.

[@tbear4557]

The best of times back then. Class of 79 here.

[@cabininthewoods7326]

Same here, Richmond Hill. 70's were great.

[@foto21]

He dominated the Seattle airwaves also. Dominated my middle school and my life.

[@EmersumBiggins]

Takes me back to listening to records with my cousin in central Arkansas. It’s universal. He was everywhere 🙂

[@Avicenna10]

Same in rural North Carolina - believe it or not. Used to lifeguard at the local pool back then and everyday, Elton would be booming out of the jukebox. Those were the days.

[@poemdaily]

Just one man, one piano, makes timeless music. Probably the best recording of this track, ever. Smile

[@cirrusrain13]

Elton John and Freddie Mercury were probably the greatest singers ever

[@yorkshirepudding681]

I'd have to add George Michael too...the Holy Trinity of popular music so to speak?

[@alextell7019]

the greatest live singers too

[@jamiemartinez362]

And Hector Lavoe

[@luke2029]

Robert Plant too

[@carolinemoodie9756]

And Karen Carpenter!

[@timothyjay5928]

A rare talent. Nothing but the piano and his voice and it sounds as good as the studio version. Wow, I remember as an early teen waiting for this and Elton's other songs to come on the radio in our little town. First 8 track was Captain Fantastic.

[@steveoshow4832]

No miming, no production no band, just Elton solo in his early prime - still magical😎👍

[@patrishhunter9256]

Loved pure Elton! But I must say, I'm going on 60 and love rockin' out to the brass he added on Honked Cat! That Alto sax just hits Elton's tunes straight to my bones and I've gotta ROCK OUT!!! (Grey hair and all 😎😆😂)

[@capaco1944]

Quite simply one of the best live performances of all time.

[@joethornell1126]

That's crazy! The power and confidence of his voice is incredible. And, without a his band, and backing vocals. Powerful..

[@farmeradam4906]

Sheer musical brilliance like this will never be replicated…

[@I_Rayne_I]

This is one of the best live performances I've ever seen, from any musician. Absolutely flawless.

[@andrewwebster9779]

Raising my kiddos on nothing but the classics!

[@coldwinter5710]

Elton and Bernie are one of, if not the greatest, musical marriages of all time.

[@thestevekelly]

i think Mel and Kim might have something to say about that...

[@mattekudasai8249]

Reallt damn good but cant top greg lake and pete sinfield

[@MacNmey]

Paul and John did some good stuff.

[@brodoswagins9151]

I think there is no voice like young elton had...one of a kind!

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some classic-era Elton John fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of LEVON and ROCKET MAN on my YT channel in tribute to the master of 20th century performance & composition. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@Nautilus1972]

Rod Stewart pisses all over Elton John vocally. Jus' sayin'.

[@redhotchilifan98]

@@Nautilus1972 yeah no

[@gabrielguerrero7296]

@@Nautilus1972 he IS good, but not AS good...

[@fanxy-8976]

Freddie Mercury= 🐐

[@maelinjoli]

one voice. one piano. captivating from beginning to end. pure talent right there for everyone to see. impressive

[@tomeklawreszuk]

What a timeliness, very well thought composition. Chord progression and all the changes are simply out of class. BIG respect Mr. Elton!🙏

[@AvatarPrimus]

Yesterday I watched Rocketman and was a glorious experience, a great piece of art.

[@redhotchilifan98]

Seen it twice fantastic film

[@nilsson3223]

Great film

[@AvatarPrimus]

@@redhotchilifan98 I saw it tonight for the second time and loved it more than the first time.

[@redhotchilifan98]

@@AvatarPrimus so did i

[@natimber3040]

Lucky I’m 13 and I have like the most overprotective mom ever and it’s rated R so I can’t watch it

[@marjorielasko3494]

This song still gives me chills 50 years later!! No studio production, background chorus, dancers, just the man and his piano!!!!! He is the greatest Rock n Roll artist, of our time!!!!!

[@NIKONGUY1960]

No autotune, nothing to add or subtract. Just pure musical genius.

[@Mclennnan]

We should all thank this man for his amazing music over the decades.

[@Rick-tt6yq]

I suspect his songs will be heard 200 years from now as classics, much like we listen to classical music from 200 years ago…timeless treasures.

[@joshuasegeren]

Timeless masterpiece, and an authentic performance that does it justice and beyond. There is so much emotional depth here. What a privilege.

[@terminal-velocity111]

Just a piano and his voice. Doesn’t getter better!!

[@echoecholima]

OG Elton will always be one of my all time favorite vocalists…his voice reminds me of happy childhood moments.

[@ivorbiggen6470]

Elton & Bernie Is there anyone else who comes even near to these 2 50 plus years

[@mr.mikeyg.5282]

Timeless! At 62 this song sure takes me back to some innocent times and great memories. I still have the original album and play it, loud!

[@crazdasian]

Does anyone else just want Elton to re-record all of his songs with just him playing on the piano and singing? That would be fire!

[@koyo1203]

Great idea!

[@bls8959]

Sure...if he still sang like this

[@lylahsworld3930]

​@@bls8959Yeah, I'm glad he is still around, but i just can't enjoy his new voice as much, i wouldn't see him live these days, I miss his falsettos, but thats what comes with age.

[@jdenino6022]

@@lylahsworld3930he had voice surgery?

[@lilyrosesoul0077]

Most singers the voice changes with age plus using the vocal chords so much causes "wear & tear" just like any instrument used for a long time.

[@pianouser00]

This is one of the best songs from elton. I used to dedicate this and your song to my Golden retriever, when se died i played it very slowly remembering every moment we had. She passed 1 month ago and i still dedicate this musics on the piano even if she is not fisically by my side. Bella❤

[@raoulduke344]

Sorry for your loss.

[@jackson76724]

Old Grey Whistle Test was a real good show. Memories of seeing great performances like this stayed forever

[@handbrakebob]

This is just ridiculously good.

[@francespilley6524]

One of the best vocalists/performers of all time!! Still listening in 2023👍🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@Charon58]

I think Madman was his best album and this his best song.

[@john67498]

Razor Face is fantastic

[@anthonypetrino7372]

A true talent we need to appreciate the beauty and glorious voice And accompaniment of Elton John . Just beautiful

[@ramonaratliff8182]

This is my favorite song by Elton John & I never miss a day without listening to it 2 or 3 times! It takes me to another place. I Love it! THANKS ELTON JOHN!!

[@johns9940]

I can’t believe the music I’m hearing is live. One of the greatest of all time

[@StevenOShaughnessey]

It was 84' when this song dropped. It was a very good year for me. I was 27. I'm 67 now. This is definitely in my top 10 of all time.

[@willo8794]

My all time favorite Elton John song 🥰 August 2024

[@jakezywek6852]

SO much more than just a piano balladeer-he can work out complex classical pieces by ear, and is just extremely talented.

[@chuckylugs9607]

The ‘best’ natural live performance I’ve ever heard in my lifetime, your lifetime and everyone else’s lifetime ✨👍

[@JoeBilello1969]

Nobody even mentions just how much of a genius composer he is and how beautiful and clean of a piano he plays, its just amazing. I remember when he hit the scene in America back in the 70's, my older brother turned me on to him 😮

[@Zombiekiller2271]

This Is probably the best live performance recording of one of the best songs ever made and it’s almost 50 years old, crazy

[@KellyKouture]

So, so, SO talented. Blows me away every time!! 💕

[@TheMamspoker]

A few months before this performance I saw Elton John at Riverside City College in California, during his first American tour. He came out on stage dressed in simple clothes and did the entire concert alone at the piano, playing hits from the Elton John album and Tumbleweed Connection. What a treasure for the world.

[@gutwounds]

I live in Riverside, CA 😉

[@jimbobob9273]

Treasure for the college

[@michaelarabina3243]

Woah I live there that’s insane to think about

[@YusufIsmail-cq2hi]

I believe I have newspaper report on that concert, with a photograph, and someone else who said that they took a color photograph with their friend. But they still havent revealed it yet.

[@YusufIsmail-cq2hi]

December 16 1970

[@tonygrishman168]

I saw Elton in concert. One of the greatest musicians of all time…

[@robertsimpson5136]

I saw Elton in a dueling pianos concert with Billy Joel.

[@Shichman]

One of the greatest songwriters, singing one of the best songs. What is life???

[@CarrieBarner]

The 70 's a beautiful time period.

[@wandaklusman6730]

My Sister was a tiny dancer all 4’ 10” ! She passed in November 2000 . We both loved this song .

[@ltnonym1947]

[@pattiturner8080]

Young Elton. So young. So earnest. So talented.💚👑🎤💚

[@katherinebrennan5695]

And oh so brave.

[@d.t.eproductions505]

I'm expanding my music range and look what I find a pot of gold

[@Kata-rv3el]

Not to be dramatic or anything but, this is my religion.

[@angryasfuk7293]

Me too

[@thecreepysunbabyfromthetel4657]

Same tbh

[@biancaispunk6407]

Yeah, me too.

[@joematchmusic2232]

luckresio sin comics! - It should be “me too” not “me to”.

[@sebastianamoura9749]

Tá emocionado, carai?

[@redmoonspider]

24 years old. Let that sink in.

[@flyboy747uk]

redmoonspider Yep, also McCartney wrote Yesterday at that sort of age.

[@lordcharlesthomas]

So?

[@calebo29536]

redmoonspider thats when most musicians get popular and start writing

[@SemiSweetNilla]

Damn!

[@kiwibird8441]

Looks like he's 34

[@FERNANDOGONZALEZ-pb6re]

With buckets of tears of course, reminiscing. Thanks Elton and Bernie.

[@chrisofnottingham]

Ever notice how the live and minimal versions of songs by real artists are better than the highly produced studio versions?

[@davidtorres6878]

Look up Elton John Levon Live . The video from 1971 is phenomenal .

[@65motowngirl]

chris4072511 only back then when the artist had talent.

[@bYb81]

Yeah its like we are at his home watching and hearing his new creation after a good diner with him :)

[@samuelparsons9816]

Song to the Siren by Tim Buckley on the Monkees show is a case in point.

[@zdcyclops1lickley190]

Not always.

[@itsfin3what3v3r]

I was only born in 2000 so I never got the chance to experience this first hand when it was first released, but I saw him by myself on my birthday in November of 2019, right before COVID happened. It was a privilege to hear this live at least once in my lifetime.

[@patricm.3718]

Stop making me feel old.

[@MacNmey]

Saw EJ live about 1972-73. This was the song he opened with. Crocodile Rock had just been composed and he sang it too, although not released yet.

[@brucedillinger9448]

@@patricm.3718 Lol! Ikr?

[@celinafisher7406]

Same here I saw him three weeks ago I'm almost 40 my mom saw him in79. Was my first concert I loved it he had t lost it!

[@Profedrybicki]

Forget all of the later ridiculousness, the hype, the excess, the pop: this was Elton John at his simplistic, talented best. Him, a pano, his voice - and the lyrics of Bernie Taupin. Sublime B-)

[@diogoferreira4719]

pano is an inst

[@haydee7476]

There's nothing wrong with ridiculousness, hype and pop...

[@riquelmista6153]

elton is not ridiculous, he is Elton bro

[@cosmos4941]

@@haydee7476 literally

[@Saybleu]

Well said Ed🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@Carousel5883]

Why did it take Rocketman for me to cherish what a spectacular artist he is.Magical, legendary,genius just like so many others who have left.Can we prevent him from getting older please...i don't want him to ever leave

[@barbarasaracini1271]

Better late than never! EJ was my first ever live concert in 1973. I've seen him live six times. He makes a great connection with his audience too.

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

If Elton had only ever sung Tiny Dancer.. it would of been enough...!

[@MrLugma]

the Autumnal cyclist it’s never enough papa

[@isaacwellsfit]

Walter

[@thischarminglovehound2376]

Would've* = would have*

[@garyhenkle2557]

the Reynolds rocketeer daiyenu

[@9ipaye795]

@@thischarminglovehound2376 thanks :) Are u native?

[@seanferguson5460]

Just lost someone very dear, my tiny dancer. I was always reminded of her when this song played but now I will never see that pirate smile again. RIP Julia.

[@elliot8406]

Rest in Paradise Julia

[@fionaphilips6565]

She's but a thought away.

[@markrigg6623]

Sorry for your loss.🙏💪

[@redhotchilifan98]

One of the most naturally purely gifted human beings saw him on his farewell tour in december was a life changing expierence

[@terrybader8595]

Me, too. Beyond spectacular!

[@coldwinter5710]

Me three! Life changing for sure. For 3 hours, I was transformed to another place...

[@iainstevenson6658]

One of the most GENEROUS songs there is. When I'm low, this is near the top of the list of ones I go to. And that jacket... Makes me weep, but in the best possible way. Peace and Praises