Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Madison Square Garden, NYC 2000)

Madison Square Garden has been the site of many iconic Elton gigs, including this “One Night Only” concert - his 51st consecutive sold out performance at the venue. In front of a rapt New York City crowd on October 21, 2000, Elton and the band performed the first single from his 1974 album ‘Caribou’, a song on which Elton struggled recording the lead vocal and would have been left on the cutting room floor had it not been for the encouragement of drummer Nigel Olsson (keen observers will note Elton admiring Nigel’s iconic drum fill at 4:25, this being the original and current drummer’s return to the band after a 16 year absence) and producer Gus Dudgeon: “I kept saying, ‘It’s a great song. Stick with it. Stick with it!’”.
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Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Madison Square Garden, NYC 2000)
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[@SarahWestFriendlyXanaduQueen]

Elton John at his Finest. Well Done!

[@Frusciante92]

2000 may have been the best year for his deeper voice

[@JohmathanBSwift]

*I'm going to see Elton this year* If everything else falls and fails, knowing I'm seeing him will make it all seem right .

[@JohmathanBSwift]

@Ruby Badilla First or last row would be fine with me. I want to feel the spirit of the show and stadium

[@tinabray9010]

Johmathan .B. Swift amen so true .this song reminds me of my brother..the struggles he went threw because of his life style..

[@tinabray9010]

Ruby Badilla never seen him but id give anything to see him .

[@JohmathanBSwift]

@@tinabray9010 I'm sorry about your brothers struggles Tina. Hopefully he made it through

[@MrKathyJane]

J'ai vu Elton John en France dans les années 70 😄il avait cassé un piano😄cette année je ne vais pas le voir car les places sont trop chères 😣

[@josephsnearline2022]

I’m so grateful I had the chance to see Elton play his first farewell show at MSG. I was at the edge of the stage for the last half hour of the show, starting with this song. It was absolutely amazing.

[@omarbarraza629]

I’m grateful to seen Elton John in concert in hometown of New Jersey I will always be Elton John fan

[@johnmas5949]

Can words really explain just how good a musician Elton John is

[@VictoriaVictoria-vx4bq]

One of the most beautiful songs ever!

[@helenhusted889]

Saw him at the forum and Wow. 1st time saw him at forum I was 16yrs old and now 60 yrs old. Brought such happiness to my soul.

[@FerrerZorola]

that is so sweet!

[@zacharyjohnson8723]

I saw Elton last month, and that was the best 3 hours of my life.

[@xxcontrol9772]

I can’t name one bad song by him

[@renarga6886]

Nor can I.

[@CristinaRafaelaDeSouza]

We are here listening to this wonderful man ☺️

[@X3MInternational]

Proud of being born on the same era as this great gentleman. I hope I'll still be able to watch him live one day.

[@tiffanylewis1758]

Who wouldn't love this man's voice ❤❤

[@lynnb6840]

The year I met EJ, 2000! What a kind man he was to me!💖

[@franknbeans7745]

Best song he did 😊

[@HersiTyrie]

wow beautiful voice beautiful song great singer Sir Elton John

[@metalgearbas4]

I'm 27 years old, this music is from way 'before' me, but it's unmistakably stunning. I was lucky enough to see this gentleman on his farewell tour a couple of years ago, and it was magnificent, glad to have witnessed it while I still had the chance!

[@ricardohenriques8716]

It's fantastic how much he was incredible just being himself

[@kelvinumendez]

Elton and Nigel at 0:01-0:10, so wholesome! Like many fans, I'm happy Nigel has been back with the band since this concert. To me, he will always be Elton's drummer!

[@marymessina372]

I have had the pleasure to see Elton-John several times in concert. Always new, always fresh, never disappoints! Love him.

[@silviaregina4492]

I ❤ Elton John!!!🥰🎶🎹❤💕

[@tinabray9010]

I love to see Elton smile ..

[@mickeyw1970]

Love this song...love u Elton

[@nanlev613]

The camera man couldn’t locate the backup singers to give them ten seconds of screen time??? Jeez! It’s just always nice to see all the musicians during a video even for a few seconds. Whenever I attend a live performance I look at everything and everyone on the stage so I can have that visual etched in my mind.

[@joydavis6191]

I just love the tone of Elton’s voice in this song, and it has such beautiful lyrics. Great job guys.

[@alvexok5523]

Yeah. I've loved this song since I was young. The 1980s had some of the best music ever

[@franciscodiniz4092]

World class ! This is Elton John's music !

[@susanbrito2885]

My first album in 4th grade was Elton John. First and best.

[@binarysingh761]

Just love Elton John. Beautiful voice. Love his music❤

[@tributemaker1165]

I love Elton John!!

[@eduhoje]

Big Elton, beautiful song...

[@dewiroberts579]

Best night of my life, cried to this within one word. He’s the king. I fibbed off the mrs at the time and took a friend a nurse to cheer her up as she deserved it. Means the world to me now looking back taking Karen the best nurse liverpool has ever had.

[@tonycoates3995]

🎤Love,Sir Elton John one of my favorite songs 🎶🕯🌹

[@myadik9896]

Kesini, gara² nonton Putri Ariani.. Lagunya saya suka! Putri memang luar biasa! Lagu ini jadi sesuatu yang berbeda dengan kreativitas dan talentanya! Asli, keren dua-duanya! Terima kasih! 🎉

[@janicelyons7]

I've been to Elton concert 4th row center, and there's definitely Magic in all of Elton's concerts. I loved all of them!!

[@Mikey196601]

Definitely one of my favorites, I still remember when this song came out

[@alvexok5523]

Yeah, I've always loved this song. The 1980s had some of the best music ever

[@Mikey196601]

@@alvexok5523 actually this song came out in the mid 70’s, that’s like my favorite era on music

[@alvexok5523]

@Mike Yarboro Yes, of course, my mistake. I've always loved both 70s and 80s music. I'm not sure why I've always thought "Don't let the sun go down on me" was an 80s song. I guess it's because it was the decade when I listened to alot of Elton John's music. Some of his songs I've known all along were 70s songs such as "Crocodile Rock", "Bennie and the jets", and "Honky Cat", but others I've mistakened as 80s, or have just subconsciously thought have sounded more likr 80s style hits such as "I guess that's why they call it the blues", "Rocketman", "Goodbye yellowbrick road", and "Don't let the sun go down on me". Either way, I've always loved them all. They just don't make music the way they once did

[@vitormarques7796]

Beautiful song ❤

[@DavidThomasphotos]

This is so great. He's so happy. Best performance.

[@ArnetteDWoods]

What a God "LOSING EVERYTHING IS LIKE THE SUN GOING DOWN ON ME"

[@AbdulhakemAmri]

God I love this man

[@that70sgirl90]

That's Perfection! 💖

[@brayb9834]

One of my most favorite songs ever. Love this guy

[@michaelsansofficial]

Love elton John

[@mastered38]

Il love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@angelikadibbasey1195]

The Best piece ever ❤️

[@samwilson6033]

I love this song

[@GaryWayneMyers]

This song gets me every single time I hear it. Right to the heart.

[@timjordan6703]

One of the best of all time.

[@felicitygeorgegeorge6685]

It's my old time fav and still.. very beautiful song, lyrics, music and performance with beautiful voice is really terrific.. all the best.. all my 💘❤💜💖💚💙

[@DemetreKokashvili]

I saw elton in Georgia last year ❤ He's fantastic

[@ItsJustME8921]

Just saw him live. One of the best moments of my entire life.

[@hayleyellis9629]

This song is the same i can listen to this over and over again all of Elton John songs i can listen over and over

[@yaqub-mohammed]

I love this song 👏👏👏

[@rebeccawagner4167]

Elton John is a freaking musical genius 🎉🎉. His voice is always on point 🎉🎉. His piano playing is spectacular 🎉🎉. He's a 1st class performer and entertainer🎉🎉

[@kelvinevans4047]

One of his best

[@cawiakkiwi7211]

Here because AGT.. Great Song

[@haschannel777]

Putri final AGT ❤❤❤

[@SaraAppletonwastheQWERTYmail]

Sunset just set in ol‘ SF & I‘m thinking about my sweet Johnny who I had a lovely lunch with today. Only hope we have future sunsets to share with each other. 💜❤️💚🇦🇽

[@carlosaugustosilveirapinto5245]

Toda a magia de uma época maravilhosa! Elton John consegue atravessar várias gerações! 🇧🇷🎹🇧🇷🎹🇧🇷🎹🇧🇷🎹🇧🇷🎹🇧🇷

[@renarga6886]

A voz deste cara não é normal!!! Canta muito. E pensar que ele já teve vergonha de cantar... Vá ver o filme, é muito bom!

[@basilioaugusto7962]

Eterno gigante 👏

[@TFB97]

Why do Brazil have to tell everyone theyre Brazilian on every song they like?

[@teenatchie1313]

They don't make songs like this anymore Elton John the master music maker my mom loved this song in the 70s now I know why!!!!

[@bethwatsontreadwell812]

One of my favorite songs! I love Elton John 🎶🎹😘💖

[@alvexok5523]

Me too! Elton John has had some of the best songs ever!

[@solarczyk49]

Absolutely brilliant and beautifully sung ❤️

[@richardalcaraz3904]

lo mas elton aqui de paraguay fanatico total

[@alexdacostausa9471]

Top. I love this song

[@sebastiaoverissimodasilva9852]

Sir Elton John,The Best in Planeta Terra .

[@DeneanChristy-vi8tf]

When.get.up.in.mroning .l.get.my.tea.and.listen.sr.elton.jhon sing...far.it.my.day.sarte.out.good ❤❤❤❤🎉

[@michaelsansofficial]

Nice song

[@Slenderman2366]

So beautiful

[@sauloalves3267]

Que bom tantos brasileiros curtindo esse som... sinal que ainda temos bom gosto.

[@renarga6886]

Elton John é tão querido aqui no Brasil que muitos brasileiros nascidos nos anos 70 e 80 se chamam Elton por causa dele. Você sabe que você é um MITO quando gente de um outro país coloca o seu nome nos filhos.

[@TheTruthseeker59]

i have this song as one of the songs i want played at my funeral, kinda fitting!

[@fwvictor]

Wonderfull Song!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@pete2070]

Bloody fabulous 👌 👏 👍

[@fernmoreno8001]

What a God

[@renarga6886]

What a DIVO!

[@titiamadorg5614]

Grande Divo x ever 😍✌

[@mianiej8804]

J'adore

[@jerrylanglois7892]

A soft peddled genius !

[@michaelsansofficial]

Happy birthday

[@deedrahsimmons4851]

I saw Elton's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour in Columbus, OH!!! He is amazing and I'm so happy I got to actually see him perform live!! I will always love him, his voice, his music and his contribution to the world!!❤

[@patrickmaruniak5987]

Deedrah Simmons I live in Columbus, OH too and I was at that concert it was my very first time ever seeing him and it was one of the best concerts I've every been to. He's been on my bucket list to see for a long time.I've have been and always will be a huge fan of Elton John. I'm so glad that I can now cross that off of my list. He's coming back next year in April 2022 and I will for sure if he doesn't sell out be going to see him again.

[@GaryWayneMyers]

Nigel's drum fills are iconic.

[@musicinveins2000]

Another classic song! 🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹

[@rosiesevenorio7637]

love Sir Elton John

[@michellewatkins9404]

Me too!

[@angelikadibbasey1195]

LOVE SONG EVER 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@luciaferraro4102]

Um grande da música.!!!(2019).!!

[@laddfkelfj2747]

I love to see Elton smile .. It's fantastic how much he was incredible just being himself

[@le-solitairebeni6349]

Bravissimo topppppp

[@tinabray9010]

This reminds me of my brother .i would never let the sun go down on him because the way of his life .

[@DeneanChristy-vi8tf]

I.wish..seen....my.bother....to.say.i.love...he.had.menty.prompn. he.took.his.life..2013..i.think.of..him.when..hear.this.song...

[@johnathaneve1097]

I'm only 29 and i've seen him 3 times and I ball my eyes out everytime this song comes on and levon

[@SOXGATORS]

This is a song that was influenced by The Beach Boys, and contains contributions from members of the group; Carl Wilson and Bruce Johnston both sang backup. Elton said the Beach Boys "Sound, harmonies, and the way they structured their songs" was an influence on many of his tracks, including this one and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight."

[@yehshuabendavid5894]

NO AUTOTUNE THE BEST HI FROM BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA

[@viniciusbraghetto2205]

The Brazilian people are waiting for the show next year 🇧🇷

[@franciscodiniz4092]

Yes, we are.

[@ItsJustME8921]

Just saw him last week. Such a great show

[@renarga6886]

Elton John is a LEGEND here in Brazil. Many men born in the 1970s and 1980s were named Elton after him.

[@malu5191]

vai ter que ser ano que vem agora.. kk

[@demiusbolzan8791]

Oxe eu nem sabia que ainda tinha mais show do Elton John 😂

[@emilianorubino-nm3gd]

Un genio total❤️

[@Duuk_the_Dog]

I come back to this kind of masterpieces just to see people enjoy life without using their phone constantly!

[@Geovanni7]

Life is meaningless now days

[@rickysanmiguel2976]

Yes happy year sir eltton John idol

[@michaelkeenan3437]

It’s great to see Nigel banging on the skins again😀

[@edsonsantos5173]

Escuto 3 ou 4 vzs por semana, essa música é a mais linda do planeta...Espetacular 🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

[@evelyncumes5020]

Bellísimo es un sueño me encanta 😍 es impresionante 😎 esta canción me trae muy lindos recuerdos 😘👍

[@maricarmenruiz8672]

estupenda voz de Elton John 🤠 y maestro del piano romántica canción 💋👌

[@mamacin2012]

Just know this song when Putri (fr Indonesia) performed this song on AGT Final. But AGT made it as Gospel song. This original and voices are stunning❤

[@nanisriyanita2003]

❤ 4U from Indonesia

[@richardalcaraz3904]

un genio elton unico

[@rosamistica476]

😘😍💋 I can't light no more of your darkness All my pictures seem to fade to black and white... 😘😍💋

[@irieprendygal]

Kudos to Bernie Taupin. Great lyricist. What a Fantastic duo - Batman and Robin so to speak. Saw Elton in Paris, early 80's. Love,love , love!