Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972)

[@laurenjcoates]

I can't believe this is live - the vocals are stunning

[@willritter4076]

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

[@gmajorspresents]

Hear, hear !

[@marcuswalker3670]

Hi Lauren

[@fenderbender2197]

@@marcuswalker3670 have a glass of water

[@gulechlpaty651]

Zeline Manzore p

[@mariannick9418]

we're so lucky to be alive at the same time as this legend.

[@jmmg79_]

yes (._.)

[@stephenmaxwell8283]

i love the metaphors cheers it makes me feel and think xo

[@murphymoe753]

Nah not for me never liked him nor his music

[@ELLIOT1311]

And billy Joel

[@ainsleyM7420]

Murphy moe y r u here

[@sallywright8065]

I’m 58 years old and my 30 year old son is now an Elton fan. Mission accomplished. Timeless music.

[@sidewayspagan9221]

My Mum used to listen to Elton on the way to school everyday. I loved it.

[@uboaw]

Im 30 too and hell yes Im an Elton fan too

[@nicoledickson6099]

Thank god! He is one of the contenders for best solo artist, honestly imo he is THE BEST solo artist.

[@lewiscompton3111]

im 15 and a massive fan!!

[@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147]

I'm metal fan but queen and Elton doesn't hurt at all

[@michaelsellon9595]

I'm 71 and still love Elton John. What a voice!

[@indogindiandegenerates]

i'm 29 and ilove the classic songs as they remind me of my late father 🧡

[@TheLazerOfficial]

dang

[@lucyfernandez8304]

@@TheLazerOfficial Happy Birthday

[@maronix8510]

I’m 17 and i really love him ☺️

[@MrFelix002]

59 and still can’t get enough of this song, my friends thought I was strange for playing this when it first came out,it still rocks my heart and soul

[@HubbaSparxx]

Dude it is absolutely unreal how good Elton was during this period. What a voice!!

[@tonycostanzo4276]

his piano playing was special

[@spiritofseventysix1155]

Yep!

[@theklakoch709]

he still is! I saw him last year.

[@spiritofseventysix1155]

@@theklakoch709 love your taste..."they don't want tuna with good taste, they want tuna that taste good, Charlie... Chicken of the Sea!" Ciao/Cheers Amiche

[@davidsolomon5852]

Yeah have to agree..strong voice, strong performer

[@fhowland]

I dont think I've ever heard a song sound better live.

[@perserverance333]

There are many.

[@fhowland]

@@perserverance333 I should’ve said, sound so much better live. Of course I’ve heard live versions that sound better. But this is the largest margin.

[@Puremountain432hz]

@@fhowland Standby your first comment it's bang on mate. I get it..

[@hundinger1]

I like the live aid version. It's wilder.

[@bradhouston3796]

Music sounds better composed live

[@benjaminfadayomi8562]

This almost 50 years old that’s crazy

[@freespirit21newyork]

Yup and I was a 7 yr old little girl when I would lay in the grass & sun 🌞 listening to this . 1 of my top shelf FAVS as I call it sun & earth songs🌞🌎

[@111Phoenix777]

Remember when 50 years was a long time.

[@lisaweaver986]

@@111Phoenix777 Remember when 50 years was a bit grounded in discoveries all new and fresh then the players of these days.

[@nunziobrc7220]

@@freespirit21newyork I was 11 , this lovely song is part of my 10 motivations !!

[@mariomatovina4]

Damn, I was like - it can't be 50 years from 1979. But it is, of course...

[@moistie]

This performance was two months before the album was released, so this is likely the first time anyone in the audience is ever hearing this song.

[@unclenoob3062]

wow

[@verlinswarey507]

That’s cool

[@prikov1]

This live version is just as good as the studio one...

[@squirtlett7369]

@Zeline Manzore bruh that's a pirated version of a different movie

[@harphan]

Elton is a musical genius !

[@SMUS16475]

Some artists are just as good live as they are in the studio. Freddie Mercury is a good example.

[@SoulShines4Music]

@@SMUS16475 - - Some artists sound even *better* live than in the studio and I'd def put 70's Elton John and Freddie Mercury on that list. Don't get me wrong both sound amazing in the studio too but performing live, they shine.

[@kajahuseby6058]

prikov1 F A C T S

[@samuelgeis3237]

I’m 34 and just have started to fully appreciate what Elton John brings to the table.

[@xiaoxiaoliu8500]

I'm 29 and feel the same

[@chriskelley5431]

Crazy I’m 34 too and just been on an Elton John binge.

[@matzazz]

Same here 1986'ers

[@YSA-DJ]

Same bro, now I get what was the hype about

[@SeanHoltWebDesigner]

Samesies. 🙃

[@mrobligatory.5234]

Can we just appreciate for a moment the piano playing.

[@susankennedy5739]

I'm thinking that too! He's like Aretha, a solid gospel sound.

[@masonwhite3728]

The piano playing while singing

[@kareemalmadaeen2413]

It baffles me how amazing he is at piano. Most pop singers can play chords with maybe a bit of rhythm. Sir elton can play it like a pro with very interesting ideas surrounding chord patterns all while singing

[@susankennedy5739]

@@kareemalmadaeen2413 There are a number of excellent pop musicians who can (could) play, such as Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Nat King Cole. Of course, all three of them started as pianists (Aretha used to accompany her father' Gospel choir) and added singing later. How about Leon Russell? Pianist with the wrecking crew.

[@pierrecohenmusic]

Susan Kennedy don’t forget Billy Joel

[@austinchittam2373]

60’s 70’s 80’s live performances are the GOAT

[@Jack_of_Helsinki]

Just realized that this was 48 years ago.

[@stephendverner]

Yeah and that shirt would still be in style now.

[@Tec811]

Born the year he sang this song

[@cynthiahaley8233]

Elton was 25 in 72. 😊

[@Jack_of_Helsinki]

@@cynthiahaley8233 I'm 26 years old in 2019 :)

[@cynthiahaley8233]

Jack of Helsinki I'm 56 and grew up listening to this among other greats.

[@dougharsevoort9053]

If we really are in a multiverse, I feel bad for all of the universes that don't have Elton John.

[@Nikita-ez4ko]

There’s probably a universe where this man worked at a record shop or a universe where he didn’t go to rehab. Sounds scary

[@frankcastle8871]

we got the good ending xD

[@IntheCrawlSpaceTarot]

Exquisitely spoken.

[@dinizklein950]

Elton John, gênio da música.

[@matthew-ph6xo]

I feel like it’s more of a neutral ending. A “good” ending could have been basically the same, but instead Elton does not lose his vocal range and has his voice age normally. Not saying it was necessarily a bad thing his voice deepened in 1986, but for the sake of the “good ending” meme, that seems more appropiate.

[@jamesjournalist3919]

This is the very best version of ROCKETMAN ever recorded

[@ohioguy215]

Absolutely! Sounds like it's straight outta the studio.

[@datbubonicchronic]

Not too often a singer sounds better live than on record...Elton is a legend always and forever

[@kylebogden5365]

Absolutely false. So many bands and singers sound like, oftentimes better, than they do on record when playing live.

[@peterbabooram7798]

70's rocks stars were the coolest ever

[@ИгорьПолозков-д7ы]

And most talented!

[@jacobankerchristiansen1887]

I agree

[@BimmerE35sadowner]

Yes, i loved the drugged up drunks on stage, it was a joke i agree, no autotune just pure vocals, it was perfect

[@glamcruehead0515]

agreed!Elton,Queen,BowieArrowsmith

[@mike_404]

@@BimmerE35sadowner um

[@allissondiego1989]

My son loves this song. Yeah, the little boy I'm holding in my picture

[@B-Dad]

Congrats dude that ones a keeper. I wouldn’t throw him away 😂🤣👍🖖

[@adamst.martin1932]

Cool❤

[@arianagrandeismyqueen6166]

Allisson Diego ur son has taste

[@kiwi-m2t]

Allisson Diego your son has good taste at such a young age haha

[@OKA4LIVE]

Damn that's great taste. If he hasn't been revealed to it, show him Queen's music.

[@axs203]

This is Elton's Space Oddity

[@AnSturbin]

Because it's about a spaceship?

[@riisikumi2236]

Then Queen's would be '39.

[@bluetoothisnotconnected5735]

then the beatles would be across the universe

[@jarvisc.4918]

Nice comprehension compared with Bowie's space oddity.

[@jasonkostelecky2197]

In my opinion I think Rocket Man is about Elton’s feelings at the time.

[@justsomeguywholikesmangoes1363]

His vocals are incredible for a live performance.

[@artman102]

Few artists can sing live and sound better that the studio version. He did it.

[@basilfawlty89]

Freddie Mercury is definitely one of them few 👌

[@annahuber7032]

dont forget about bruno !!

[@twintina17]

John S Elton John, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, etc etc all sing just as good live!

[@masonliftslol]

Especially the pop singers today

[@F150fx2sporT]

James Hetfield back in 86-92. Sang live WAY better than studio version

[@vdveenusa]

To be able to play the piano like that while singing your heart out at the same time = Genius

[@edgaramezquita942]

The biography of Elton John in this movie Rocket Man, touched my heart in an inexplicable way, I felt an inner sanction, that when we got to the car with my wife I started crying and I felt my chest sink. I do not compare myself in any way with this great man, but my childhood is marked by rejection and contempt. Thank God look at this great movie.

[@sajanapeiris8416]

Gee's.

[@strayhyena6432]

@@sajanapeiris8416 G's.

[@IsaacAsimov1992]

Edgar, there are a lot of us out there. I'm 70. My wife and I saw the movie yesterday. I teared up when they played parts of Yellow Brick Road ever so slowly, just on piano and then same again on violin. Had to be consoled by my wife. Painful memories just below the surface.

[@rosiepettals9645]

Blank ATM Card Card bruh

[@alp7928]

@@IsaacAsimov1992 I feel your pain. Hugs!

[@andreashasler6224]

Not only is the voice in this live performance perfect, at the same time he plays the piano perfectly. My absolut respect for this masterpiece.

[@rockprotector-]

Ikr, he is a freaking legend

[@estebandominguez9529]

The vocals of this song are amazing.

[@pkoven]

yea, but the lack of vocal harmonies was quite noticable

[@taytoosharma7003]

@@pkoven that's because it's live

[@DanielBoonelight]

@@pkoven his bandmates here are singing them. they are down in the mix, appropriately. because the extreme important part is elton's. your ears are just used to hearing them; the original comment stands.

[@Adubs917]

@@pkoven 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@dennisagra]

Sir Elton and Bernie thanks for everything, your movie is a master piece.

[@rosiepettals9645]

Blank ATM Card Card chill bro 💀

[@mikecantreed]

Masterpiece? Settle down. It was a C+ studio film.

[@Dezmond_Roman]

@@mikecantreed 😑

[@BlackParade01]

@@mikecantreed naj it was really good. Better than Bohemian imo. Very creative.

[@iicookiegurlxox6231]

I don’t know why but I always shipped then in the movie-

[@johncama8735]

After seeing the movie I realize what a great and complete Musician Elton John is. More respect for this man

[@freebee8221]

He was HUGE in the 70s.

[@tones8675]

that's how i got into him too

[@jonnyenglish1973]

Don’t forget Bernie taupin

[@jchh4040]

@@jonnyenglish1973 what about ray

[@MaidMedicine]

Same I’ve always liked his songs but didn’t realize his depth. I’ve been listening to him non stop since watching the movie

[@richardweiss2834]

I'm 64 and grew up with Elton's genius; he's my all-time favorite musician/entertainer.

[@patrickwest3518]

Playing this at my fathers funeral tuesday.his favorite song.rip.dad 11.6.35 to.6.2.21.X

[@ungordoenelbush]

RIP.

[@Theaddora]

🙏🙏

[@Roo_rdo]

Rip❤️

[@patrickwest3518]

@@Roo_rdo X means alot people i dont no

[@lesliethomas9967]

RIP

[@alexmook6786]

Elton is the world's gift from God.

[@Daniel-x5m8f]

Elton is a gift from his parents and his hard work. Not some imaginary friend.

[@Mistyvalentine]

I was about 8 years old when I first heard this song. Now I am 58 and still listen to it like it was the first time. There won't ever be another quite like Elton John!

[@Bere-me6wb]

Yes

[@MichaelFlynn0]

1963 was a good year

[@Mistyvalentine]

@@MichaelFlynn0 1964 was pretty good too, I was born at the start of that year. :)

[@miltonwaltercompanyllc9605]

When I was about 11-12 years old, I remember being at my cousins house and hearing the beginning notes of the Honky Chateau album. I was forever hooked!

[@missmurphy342]

Ditto

[@jarbor7898]

Sara James led me back to this amazing song! Great job to both Elton and Sara!!!

[@reho7387]

The film "Rocketman" was great. Left the theatre feeling good. Taran did a fantastic job.

[@mjphoto45]

I heard show sucked

[@rxbinwts]

*Taron 🙈

[@jayrox40]

Better than the Bo Rhap film.

[@suejinco]

@@mjphoto45 it did!

[@masonliftslol]

Jim Morrison god no !

[@gtoneyprice5293]

2021 still rocking this jam.

[@justiina1277]

Me too 2- 10 -2021

[@garygruber1452]

Saw him for the first time in 1969. Always been a fan.

[@nickmichaels3012]

Absolutely!! And funny thing, Family Guy was the first what thought me this song. I was so blind back then.

[@anthonymarlow1260]

Nice commet

[@elbuhogameplay3409]

Me too 10-10-2021

[@NoobAtWork91]

I am 30 years old - why the heck is this the FIRST time I ever listened to this?! Man, did I miss out!

[@jolanethomas971]

I was 17 when this was recorded and I was madly in love with Elton John. Fifty years later and guess what? I am STILL in love with Elton John. Seen him live five times over the years. He just gets better and better.

[@gaminsheep2722]

Very jealous, I’m sure it was awesome. Praying he comes to America one last time or I find a way to go to the UK to see him

[@208sapphire]

Elton John is old now late 70s he’s retired now

[@bobjohnson205]

@moscowguitarman This was definitely his peak years, both as a songwriter, singer and performer. Now he barks out his songs. Too bad!

[@bobjohnson205]

@@208sapphire He's 74. Retired from touring but not performing.

[@208sapphire]

I see his tour dates

[@jcalli66]

This is Elton John at his absolute peak/pinnacle here - perfection...

[@jcalli66]

@@AreMullets4AustraliansOnly Well -no artist is ever going to perfectly imitate live what they do in the studio

[@stuartnewman6968]

The band deserves recognition also for this. The drummer is fabulous

[@taylah1218]

Dude I was just rewatching this for the hundredth time and today I was really drawn to drummer/realized how insanely good and underrated the percussion is in this

[@302music8]

Wow! That's one of the best live versions I've ever heard him do. Really amazing recording quality for 1972. And his performance here really sparkles, too!

[@solcoster8110]

they have had recording equipment like that since the early 1900s

[@shrimpflea]

IMO the recording equipment back then was better in some ways. It was less processed and all analog, giving a more natural sound.

[@terezinhafrancasilva9054]

Eu tinha 10 anos e ainda me emociono muito com às músicas do Elton Jonh,hj estou com quase 60 anos... Bons tempos 💃✨😍

[@aCmview]

As a struggling single father. I finally understand this song.❤

[@lilblackduc7312]

"burning out his fuse up here alone.." 📻 🎼🎵🎶

[@peterstern9467]

@@lilblackduc7312 Exactly

[@michellenoble6145]

Christ, he is more pitch-perfect than even an auto-tune! What a musician...

[@stevensurack2923]

I think it’s gonna be a long long time before I hear a better song than this.

[@matthewnull619]

There will never be a better song

[@justinfontaine5539]

Nothing written in the last 20 years comes close. It's over folks. Just enjoy the past . There is no future

[@oscaru5342]

Sorry... But no, it's not

[@thestrangernoob8527]

@Behzingas Dad yea it ain’t chief

[@adolfogarza5179]

Finally a movie of ELTON JOHN is going to come out I can't wait for a David Bowie movie

[@briannaashley94]

Adolfo Garza Bowie is taking way too long!!!

[@adolfogarza5179]

@Kevin Prima that's true

[@pinkfloydmeddle6692]

And then hopefully an Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson movie!

[@adolfogarza5179]

@@briannaashley94in 2039 maybel we can get it

[@fleas.]

What about George Michael? Or Hall and Oates?

[@sleeeper88]

I built a sound system in my home and a theater system, spent 30k. When I listen to this song it's hard to explain how good it sounds. I can her eltons lips part between words. It's hard to listen to him and not get emotional. One of the greatest musicians of all time, a true gift to humanity.

[@A.I-GAMING]

Yes sir.

[@thetechnicanwithaheart1682]

Wow

[@lewisner]

We need to see video of your sound system.

[@fionadavies4700]

This man has helped me SO MUCH I can’t explain

[@adamgbell7053]

Yes it helped me get through very tough times

[@Nikita-ez4ko]

@@adamgbell7053 count me in as well. Got me through this tough year

[@santiagoblanco5008]

Me too, Fiona. This song and tiny dancer. They are so beatiful

[@jeffbauer3425]

God, I wish it was still 1972. I was only 10 and remember hearing Elton John everywhere !!

[@heathrenfroe3316]

jeff bauer luckyyy.. I’m 16:(

[@tonyj3042]

I was 12 and I am still listening to his music every day even now fast approaching my 60th

[@donnatovsen1191]

jeff bauer I totally agree! I was 8 years old, begging my mom to take me to the record store to buy an Elton LP. Those were the best days🙂

[@donnatovsen1191]

Tony J I am still listening too.....fan for life❤️

[@nodozz2]

I already like a lot of his songs but after watching the movie I have a whole new level of respect for him and Bernie...

[@glamcruehead0515]

me too.The movie drew me to becoming a fan 😂 before watching it I literally only knew Rockeetman and I'm Still Standing

[@Highspedlowdrag]

What a story, a legend, a pianist, a showman. Yet steered through a life of abusive parents, drugs, alcohol and industry leaches. From beyond the grave, this man will continue to share inspiration and hope for all that's in need.

[@jdenino6022]

He's still alive though. Just retired.

[@Highspedlowdrag]

@jdenino6022 Yeah, fully retired!!

[@beautyintheskies]

Lol he’s still with us

[@josephking1947]

Elton in the 70s at his best for me personally,

[@douglasmccrary2345]

Yeah saw him in Atlanta in 71 Yellowbrick Road tour. I'm 65 and remember it like it was yesterday. One of the best shows I have ever seen and I've seen alot.

[@alexm8859]

Douglas McCrary yellow brick road came out in 73

[@oakpineranch]

Elton didn’t tour in ‘71 according to his tour history. He did in ‘70.

[@agroflamelfoodinternationa8915]

Can't believe this master piece was written almost 50 years ago! Beautiful song, the vocals are just from another world! GENIUS

[@thesoutherngentleman1600]

Dang where has time gone to? I was 25 years old when he sang this song...

[@stuartnewman6968]

When music came from the heart. And not generic beats with words

[@AlizeeDefan]

Compelling performance. Man..there is no substitute for youth...

[@harvoldtv]

Or drugs 🤣

[@CL-ei2kr]

Sadly not, for both youth and drugs

[@TheJackflash85]

True!

[@turkishdewdrop]

Both of which the effects, after the initial peak begins to fade away, like that of the most compellingly blissful amazing magical sunset, blink and it disappears… the most earth shattering and depressing thing to experience….

[@antthompson6778]

Except.... Experience

[@loujohnson1664]

My god what a voice. Gives me chills. Cant believe all that time has gone by.

[@craig26henson]

How does the U.K produce so many would class music stars e.g Elton John, Queen, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, oasis, the Beatles, the Verve, George Michael to name but a few

[@user-mz9yx3dk9b]

The Kinks, The Clash, The Who, Pink Floyd...

[@user-mz9yx3dk9b]

Led Zeppelin, The Police, Deep Purple...

[@user-mz9yx3dk9b]

Really long list

[@jaybee3055]

Craig Henson boy George

[@tobytaylor8160]

The stones

[@redmoonspider]

25 years old. Take a moment to let that sink in.

[@rob-robi]

Wonderful talent

[@fluffybunny7840]

Elton the musical genius! An icon who’s star is still shining brightly!

[@clementramon8589]

59 and still blasting in the end of 24 . 28 days left. Destination 2025. Over and out...

[@NicholeCarterMusic]

"Rocket Man Burning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone"

[@wagnercabrerisso5986]

There's no way... He's the one and only, our eternal ROCKETMAN ! Sir Elton John, the soundtrack of my entire life since 1972. Blessings to him.

[@franciscodiniz4092]

Same to me , Wagner ! Rocket Man was the first song to capture my ears ans sense about Elton's music style, in August 1972 !

[@monatoney3474]

thank God I saw him in 1980.: so blessed saw so so many legends

[@theofficialgrindset101]

Mona Toney freddie mercury ?

[@misosoup1054]

I have been Elton fan since I was 14 years old. Now I’m 15

[@giuseppepistone1176]

😊

[@matricks3988]

Same dude.But I'm from Russia,in here almost nobody don't know Elton😅

[@SergFilippenko]

@@matricks3988no!!! I am 63 and I sing Elton’s songs every day in my car… Daniel, Your song… I live in Moscow.

[@matricks3988]

@@SergFilippenko , I'm pleasantly surprised!Probably,i'm situated exactly in that society which don't knows about Elton's songs😅

[@EliTheBroseph]

💀

[@stoneman28]

Saw him 52 years ago today doing this. The show was an explosive surprise that in my lifetime has never been surpassed.

[@RJS1974]

Nigel Olson on drums is incredible. A very underrated drummer. As Elton’s time keeper he was fantastic.

[@mylitng2]

Robertjshearer he still touring with him today. Big global tour and worth seeing.

[@deeptanktank9212]

Impeccable.

[@lyric.i.a.l6088]

He the 4th highest selling artist of all time only behind the Beatles Elvis And Micheal Jackson, and dude STILL making relevant music smh absolute legend

[@Hipnosis65]

This guy is so good they produce a movie about him while he’s still here. Long live Elton John.

[@geargeekpdx3566]

I turned 60 in April and i was 10 when this was recorded and i appreciate it more now than i did then--and it was my favorite song then. What a treasure Elton John is, not a local or national treasure--a priceless historical artifact for humanity.

[@jdenino6022]

International and intergalactic treasure as this song gets played on the International Space Station. ⭐⭐⭐

[@Alarbee]

Just seen the movie and my eyes burned with tears sometimes; other times I felt like jumping up and dancing; mostly, I felt really happy watching a great movie with an actor who really touched my heart. Now I can't get enough of Elton's music.

[@nymphaea5552]

God this is so true

[@dlb19595]

I feel the same way, here I am up at 5:30 in the am watching Rocketman video's and Elton John video's I can't get enough either!

[@mistydupuis4992]

Me too

[@francescosalerno8606]

@@mistydupuis4992 lo único que no me gusta es recordar que fue hace 47 años

[@Palmdalebandit_]

Pretty unreal how good he and the band sound here

[@commonsense2680]

Gawd, there is NOTHING like listening and seeing the legends from their early performance, so pure, yet the sound quality and vocals WITHOUT AUTOTUNE are amazing. There were so many talented people in the time before electric fake auto tune music destroyed real music. Very few people can sing live on stage and maintain the pitch and tone like EJ, plus write his own music (with the amazing lyrics help from Taupin). Makes me so sad, these legends are fading with no one to replace them. I remember seeing EJ live in the 90s on tour with Billy Joel (another legend) and Elton sounded exactly the same then as he did from this 1972 performance. God bless musicians! I've always been in awe of real musicians and how they come up with the music.

[@lemurianchick]

I highly doubt that Elton's voice was the same. It might have been good but it changed. It became deeper.

[@charleskemp7367]

Eat yer heart out , Taylor Swift! ( Who IS she anyway)? She can’t even tune her own guitar … Long live true, real, live music!!! Chaz

[@GiorgioDenti-e2f]

ho' 63 anni sono italiano mitico sir elton ilre' del pop rock grande canzone unico nel suo genere www gli anni 70 - 80.

[@maelinjoli]

his vocal is just amazing. and how easy it is for him to reach that falsetto. truly awesome

[@rossg9361]

Elton John is one of the greats. In the pantheon of The Beatles and Elvis. This live performance is better than the recorded version.

[@ExperienceEric]

I agree this is a spectacular live performance but the studio recording is as beautiful, lawless as any studio recording ever. Its perfection.

[@adamgoodman7475]

this is so good it is incredible. He was amazing when he was young like this. Absolutely clear, strong and focused. He's still pretty cool, but this was the stuff of gods...

[@AbinashAdhikari-di9vv]

I'm 18 and this video was released 48 years ago because I appreciate, adore, worship, crave the music taste like this. I'm so glad, thankful I found Elton John.

[@jimmorrison1905]

50 years ago

[@GamerBrinedQw4w9WgXcQ]

2020 was 2 years ago... how does time work like that

[@saradonnelly8582]

Beautiful song, and can i just say as someone who loves glitter and sparkle.. that jacket is out of this world...

[@johngreenhalgh4428]

I'm not sure who the sound engineers were at this live concert and for this recording but they did a fantastic job. Elton and Bernie at their finest, and an incredible performance from the Rocket Man.

[@richardevans6955]

To be alive is to be blessed, but I feel doubly so to have lived my life to the beat of Elton John, and the Bee Gees. Unsurpassed musical genius.

[@effjay8010]

How is it even possible to be that talented?

[@johnnyquest6115]

I saw Elton live around 2008, and he played a 10 minute version of this song. It was out of this world!

[@boogoodie]

God bless Elton John. His music is timeless. And Bernie’s of course with his amazing lyrics. I never tire of their music. Elton is so young and handsome in this recording.

[@mikeoxmall3431]

What a treat it would have been to see this live. I envy those who lived through this time period.

[@jeffwatts1126]

I was there, saw him in 1975 at Dodger Stadium, the concert depicted in the movie. Many years and litterally hundreds of concerts later, that one stands at the top

[@MacNmey]

Saw EJ twice in the early 70's. He opens with Tiny Dancer. Later he introduces a new one called Crocodile Rock before it was even recorded. Them were the days. Never again Im afraid.

[@divinespark4842]

Just a gorgeous song. If anyone ever wonders or questions why Elton John is so popular, just show them this clip. The guy was on another level, vocally & instrumentally.

[@rbe9521]

I went through an ivf insert a couple of weeks ago and Rocket man was on at the clinic's radio station just as the embryo was inserted. It was such a powerful experience. Of course I know the song is about something totally different - but in that very moment when I saw that little shooting star on the ultrasound.. Elton John was singing about my embryo and my longing for something more.❤

[@declanpeters3305]

amazing that he sounds just like the recording

[@taisferreira6537]

A real artist

[@twintina17]

Declan Peters he actually sings better live in my opinion

[@patrickmills3532]

Just like Freddie😻

[@colin5694]

I know

[@sunanmar376]

Elton john is living legend

[@monatoney3474]

Sunan Mar u know it nobody like him

[@bigspoon7984]

Thanks for letting me fall in love all over again with his music. I loved the movie - that is why I am binge watching my favorite guy. It's been a long long time.

[@drewcherry2794]

To be able to play and sing that at the same time is incredibly gifted

[@OliNorwell]

Surely the best live version of this available - all are decent but this is just something else

[@bluewaters3100]

I was in the Seattle Tower Record store in Oct. 1974.I had..just got back from camping the beaches in Hawaii so had not watched any TV for three months and did not know Elton was performing in Seattle. In the store people were huddled in places and whispering. I turned around suddenly in the aisle and bummed into a guy walking behind me. H e was not tall so I was looking right into his eyes. I said" excuse me." He gave me a big smile. I thought to myself that he looked familiar. I walked out of the store and people outside asked me if I had seen Elton John in there. He was actually very cute and nice. He was 27 then. I was 23.

[@moistedits4455]

That’s crazy

[@evgeni-nabokov]

Oh time... It was 47 years ago!

[@eggman1978]

What an absolute gem of a song just pure magic. Such a great live performer

[@jen9036]

It is incredible how good he sounds live. I almost thought I was listening to a recording.

[@NIKONGUY1960]

The late great Dee Murray on bass, Nigel Olsson on drums and the uber talented Davey Johnstone on guitar. This band had a huge impact on me as a musician.

[@IrishAlexandria]

This was recorded two years before I was born. Three weeks ago I heard him perform this live in Cork and I'll be damned if the vocals weren't as good, if not better! Elton John, International Treasure.

[@amyhunter6070]

Elton is a true legend! I’m so thankful that I grew up listening to his music. A beautiful piece of the world of music will die with this legend. ❤️❤️

[@SilasRyder9]

So I can get a. Albom. From. Elton John $690. For. Less than. 600000000. I'm. So iksided

[@fischman26-China]

Wow.I just listened to Elton do this song in 2000. His voice really deepened. Elton has a very good vocal range.

[@pedrofigueiredo6800]

Words can't explain this...pure art and feeling at its finest

[@kornami8678]

Saw his movie yesterday. Genius. Wish him luck.

[@wacky85]

Hats off to the drummer...., his enthusiasm and passion is infectious...

[@vonyrakoto293]

i just LOOOOVE elton john's sense of fashion. That sequinned purple jacket is everything.

[@FWtravels]

I’m going to see Elton John in concert this Thursday. So excited to see one of the greatest to ever live.

[@gizazava6747]

Oie...sou do Brasil! E aí como foi o Show da lenda ? Amo tanto ele ! Bjs

[@jamievincent4829]

well it is same for me but am seeing his tribute about next Friday in Blackpool the clothes that am going to wear for it is Elton John shirt and plan trousers / Elton John hat and Elton John hoodie but am really really excited to see it

[@leefaulk3195]

@@jamievincent4829 Come on don’t hold back,, tell us about the show!!

[@deespence8629]

I saw him in concert in the mid seventies!! The man is the very definition of talent…..

[@teacher55oliveros]

That is why he is today SIR ELTON JOHN It took him a long long time but he made it

[@cmg3988]

Incredible live vocals. My goodness. They dont make em like this anymore.