Incredible night! ELTON JOHN and JOHN LENNON - Whatever gets you through the night REACTION

[@patrickvecchio8138]

.Heard this great song a million times,but never saw this footage.Thank you.

[@joanplavier486]

I was there that night. It was electric!

[@Silverstreak1985]

The actors are really obivious.

[@59elgreco]

Elton told Howard Stern that when he announced Lennon's name, it was the loudest roar from a concert crowed he ever heard !!

[@juanita6479]

That is perfectly understandable 😊

[@mrtyreus0]

Elton and John sounded so great together. Perfect harmony.

[@walterpanovs]

John's only solo #1 hit (1974) in the USA until the posthumous peak of "(Just Like) Starting Over" from his Double Fantasy album (1980). He was very nervous about performing live at that point, but did quite well. He had promised Elton he would show up on stage with him if that song went to #1 (which seemed unlikely when he made that vow).

[@harveybojangle475]

That bass player was laying it DOWN!

[@debjorgo]

The music is the actually recording from the show. John and Yoko were split at the time. He didn't know she would be in the audience.

[@debbiechang5781]

This song was a huge hit! I was so excited when these two geniuses collaborated on this song. Great energy! 🌺✌️

[@brandonious7732]

I heard it was created because one of them lost a bet.

[@jonasrmb01]

@@brandonious7732 no, not created elton played piano and sang background vocals on the song and elton said if it gets to #1 john has to come on stage and perform it with him that was the bet

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

When he asked Elton John to sing on this, he told him if it went number one, he'd sing on his next album. Needless to say, he sang on elton's next album.

[@juanita6479]

Can you imagine being at a concert by Elton John, who is already an astonishing performer, and out of a sudden appears John Lennon in the flesh 😮it had to be an awe inspiring show. Elton John is a true admirer of The Beatles, there is another concert in which he introduces Ringo and George and also very humble giving them all the credits in show business *'The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1987'* in case you'd like to react to another one also wonderful with many stars on stage at the same time. And being in Yoko's place, I would get into the mood of the fans and be part of the joy, at least clapping.

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

I would have loved to have attended but I was too busy being born that day.

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

Ps. The audio is obviously real but the footage is sadly faked. Show wasn't filmed (Not professionally anyway) and that's blatantly not Yoko.

[@ALong-fo5so]

I’ve not heard this song in a long time. Even forgotten about it. Great bass lines.

[@gallery963]

They also did a version of "I Saw Her Standing There" on this night. Love to see you react to that.

[@georgeditzel3504]

Wow, didn’t know there was a live video of this. Got to watch again!

[@patticrichton1135]

It is NOT a video of the actual performance , none exists, just the audio. This is a scene from the TV MOVIE called "JOHN and YOKO: A LOVE STORY"

[@michaeldezego340]

Man, I haven't heard this song in years. When Walls and Bridges came out this song was played a lot. Both Lennon and Elton spent considerable time on WNEW FM in New York in the mid 70's being interviewed and playing some of their favorite songs. Such a great radio station. Whenever a new album was released, they would play the entire album that day one side at a time. Miss those days.

[@markhewitt3157]

Just to clarify, the film you are watching is a recreation of the events by actors!! There is precious little real film from the night itself. The music is real and synchronised pretty well by the actors. Shame it wasn't filmed professionally. 😔

[@bobcorbin3294]

I was going to say the same thing Mark.This is from an in NBC movie called John and Yoko a love story. It came out after Lennon died I think. I think Yoko was involved with it but none of the other Beatles were I remember it as being okay but mostly cheesy and have not ever seen it since.

[@wallacecallow2255]

I thought Yoko looked a little different. No wonder.

[@waynej2608]

I got very excited, for a few seconds. But, as soon as I saw that 'John', wasn't wearing dark lenses in his glasses, I knew this wasn't real video. And, then I knew that wasn't Yoko. I've heard the real audio, of course, but always felt deprived that there didn't seem to be any video, of this historic event. John's last public concert. Side note- the actors were decent, especially the 'Elton John' and I saw this many moons ago. Clearly, I forgot this bit.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

@@waynej2608 This is the real audio though.

[@palm244]

************** HARRI X 3, I was 18 when John passed. I can see the apt I lived in with Mom the radio was non-stop Beatles/ Lennon. Sadness..... Gary X 3

[@yourebusted5786]

You DID hear the riff from "I Feel Fine". They also played "I Saw Her Standing There" and that riff is inserted in that version.

[@hw343434]

They also did “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”

[@dumdumadam8960]

Now comes the song "Empty Garden" =( So sad

[@emiliolosada]

Thank you for all great reactions . You excitements and good vibe you cover so many icons already congratulations for you channel ❤❤❤❤❤

[@OronOfMontreal]

I have loved this song since it was a big radio hit, on its release. I still own the original 45 RPM single. This show turned out to be John Lennon's final live concert appearance, sadly.

[@malkamusik]

That guy really does look like John.

[@cathyhetzel5944]

Elton must have loved John because he rarely invited people to sing with him. You can tell how much Yoko loved John!!

[@olivers9768]

John‘s last live concert performance and he was so incredibly nervous about it that he actually threw up before he went on. He only went on in the first place because him and Elton had a bet. John said he‘d go on stage with Elton if the song made it to no1. John didn‘t believe it would. Elton did.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

Actually, his last live performance came 6 months later, on April 18th, 1975: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIqudqJvpLOBpas

[@titusho2]

Great reaction Harri but remember there is no official video of this performance strangely enough, I doubt John would come out in a cape at this point in life cause he really calmed down after this Number #1 hit single..I loved it and being from the Bronx NY and Lennon in the NY atmosphere was great having a Beatle near by! Ok ... So now let's go to Beatles 🐞 jukebox ..please react to "old Brown Shoe "..."Rain".." It's all to much"..very British- Irish sound.

[@waynej2608]

John did wear a black cape for that show. They got that right. But, they got his glasses wrong, John wore dark lenses, for that. Probably, due to some stage panic.

[@titusho2]

@@waynej2608 oh I guess I'm wrong but I've yet to see a picture or even read about it or heard of the cape wearing.

[@patticrichton1135]

@@waynej2608 John DID NOT wear a black cape, LOOK at the ACTUAL PHOTOS shown at the end of the video, John is NOT wearing a cape and he has on dark glasses. THIS video is a SCENE from the TV MOVIE (with actors playing Yoko, John and Elton) "JOHN AND YOKO: A LOVE STORY"

[@khoohockleong7585]

Elton is an Aires and John Lennon is a Libra. There is always a chemistry between these two signs. Partly mabye because both are aggressive signs in a way - even if Lennon does not have those fiery planets in the 7thb house, he will still be considered aggressive by being Libra.

[@susieq9801]

Fun, but I prefer to see John and Elton. One or too flashes of May? or Yoko?, whichever it was, would have sufficed.

[@patticrichton1135]

Not Yoko Or May, it's an actress, this is from a TV movie about John and Yoko, called "JOHN and YOKO: A LOVE STORY"

[@jaccilowe3842]

This is my favourite John Lennon song of all time! Thanks for playing it and listen to the studio version too. Also that is far too pretty to be Yoko! Played by actors.

[@riggermorpus]

Lovin the base line in this song 🎵 🎸

[@galagalaxia6286]

John had a few crappy days back then but great energy here John needed the music.

[@dsusan17]

What a magical duo!

[@Dee-JayW]

OMG this brought me to tears…JL, so loved, so missed. I have all his solo albums and I remember listening on 8 track!

[@deannabayless8025]

The official video doesn’t seem to exist, but at least the audio exists of John talking between the two numbers that they do. John says they’ll do just one more number so he can go off stage and be sick, so they’ll do an old Beatles number from an old estranged fiancé of his named Paul.

[@waynej2608]

They did three numbers total. Whatever Gets You Thru the Night Lucy in the Sky... I Saw Her Standing There

[@joen4296]

God Bless you for That !!!🤘😎

[@stevebaldwin8218]

That was fantastic. Great reaction Sir Harri

[@stevemariman8769]

That song is so energetic and catchy! I like "#9 Dream" by JL, and "Philadelphia Freedom" by EJ.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Such a great song and collaboration.

[@UncleQue]

As previously stated by someone earlier the visuals here are recreated. They are actors. The audio is real though. Lennon and John also preformed I saw her Standing There which was of course one of Paul’s. It was Lennon’s way of giving Paul a shout out.

[@waynej2608]

They also did, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. Elton had a cover of this one, in the charts at the time.

[@patticrichton1135]

it's from the TV movie "John and Yoko: A Love Story" I saw it when it aired

[@ronknox3376]

Btw, If you listen to the end of the video, they were about to play Lucy In The Shy With Diamonds that Elton covered. John stayed on for that song of course.

[@Flu_sempre]

Thano you for this. I wonder how this song would fit on a movie, don't know exactly the genre.

[@Cynthia...]

I forgot about this song. Fantastic!

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Harri, nice insight about John thinking he might not be liked. Just goes to show that even the best have insecurities, just like the rest of us. Seeing this brings me such joy and yet such sadness for our loss. Both at the same time. I often wonder what music John would be giving us today if he was still with us. Just gotta be thankful for what we have. ❤

[@Nuerth]

Kudos on this one!! I thought I saw all the duets he did with Elton John,but this is not one I saw before ~ he is totally hyped doing it

[@eviekelpie1]

Didn't think that was Yoko. I've never seen her wearing makeup. Then I read some comments to read these were actors! Wow! They sure fooled me

[@patticrichton1135]

Didn't fool me at all, clearly was NOT Yoko, but then I realized it was from the TV movie I saw that was about them, "John and Yoko: A Love Story"

[@johnandrews3151]

On the 45 rpm record of Whatever Gets You through The Night, Elton John does not get label credits. The artist is listed simply as John Lennon. On the single by Elton John, the song Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds does not give credit to John Lennon, even though he sings backup vocals. Both songs were #1 hits in the USA.

[@TheCosmicGenius]

John Lennon was at a low point in the mid 70s, & had no self-confidence about performing. He got Elton John to perform on this song by agreeing to perform on Elton's cover of, 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', which is also great, by the way. Another artist Lennon worked with during that era was David Bowie, cowriting & performing on, 'Fame', & also performing on Bowie's cover of, 'Across the Universe'.

[@guacamolekid3899]

Yoko had a big smile at the end- didn't see her smiling like that very often- she was having fun I think.

[@a.k.1740]

The thing is, it's not Yoko (neither John nor Elton, for that matter!). These are actors who have recreated this event.

[@patticrichton1135]

@@a.k.1740 Correct, it's from the TV movie "John and Yoko: A Love Story" The audio is real

[@betsyduane3461]

This is not the live event at Madison Square Garden on 28 November 1974, this is obviously a performance video, the zoom in on Yoko, etc. There is no video of that night. And Lennon was in a suit, not a cape.

[@johnnywires943]

Never saw the film of this.Wonder if the other songs with Lennon are on film at this concert.

[@patticrichton1135]

This is not the actual concert (the audio is) , it's from the TV movie "John and Yoko: A Love Story"

[@bobdelp2023]

I SEE YOU DID ( BURN DOWN THE MISSION ) ALSO HARRI, LOOK AT YOUUUUUU, HEYYYYYYYY! :) THAT'S FROM THE AWESOME MULTI PLATINUM ALBUM HIS 1ST ONE ( TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION ) :)

[@nolalou2]

While the soundtrack is real, this is from a bio pic with actors playing Lennon and Elton John.

[@Fool3SufferingFools]

I’d heard Lennon threw up before the Live Peace in Toronto concert in 1969, but I hadn’t heard it about this one. Maybe it was just his way of coping.

[@markandresen1]

Loving the coat.

[@oldermusiclover]

as I recall the title came from a line the John heard from the Reverend Ike on TV

[@beatledad]

THE ALSO MARKS JOHNS RETURN To YOKO after his 18 months lost weekend...close to starting his 5 year break from the music business

[@MisterWondrous]

It was exciting to see John and Elton John, but it was also exciting to see you so excited. I do a pretty good version of "I Feel Fine", now that you mention it, and "Working Class Hero". I guess I looked a bit like him in my youth, because folks would yell that at me. I prefer my nose and my being alive, but his money could be useful. Seeing him with Sir Elton, looking cuter than ever, was a real treat. Have you covered any other of either John? There are so many great, great works to behold. Thanks again. Peace on Earth.

[@brandonious7732]

I plan on giving him more Elton John. I took the song island girl of the list in the eleventh hour. I do a mean philli freedom on karaoke.

[@lukeskowronek6736]

It's worth noting that this isn't actual concert footage. Very little of that exists from this event. The footage here is from a television film called John and Yoko: A Love Story. Audio is real though.

[@clannad99germany70]

I feel fine.yes....lol.

[@rodhanson7112]

JOHN LENNON Was SHOT BY A CRAZY FAN outside of the DAKOTA DEPARTMENT'S Witch ONE HE OWNED AND THAT WAS THE DAY that music died 😔

[@rjaraneta913]

This video is not the real John Lennon and Elton John, they are actors. This is a scene from an old, made for TV movie about Lennon. The song itself is a recording of the real performance by John and Elton from the '74 Thanksgiving concert at MSG in NYC.

[@larry-lee4769]

This Song was COMPOSED (Written+Sung Originally) from --- john lennon himself, and it was a big top 10 Chart hit for John Lennon --- Long before ever being INVITED by ELTON JOHN on to his show,----- It was a Pure Bread Original JOHN LENNON Song. with all respect to the Wrong Introduction Information given while bringing John on, it should ber saying JOHN LENNON with special guest ELTON JOHN on Piano

[@palm244]

HARRI, HARRI, HARRI, Top 10 comments! Better get a heart! GARY, GARY, GARY

[@tiacloke8428]

Got a couple of great songs for your reaction. The 1st is "If You Go Away" by Brenda Lee. A real heartfelt emotional song released on her album "Johnny One Time" in 1969. The next is "Cheer" by Potliquor--an upbeat rocker with great drums, piano, horns and vocal released in 1972. Another if wanted is called "Laurie--Strange Things Happen" by Dickie Lee from 1965. Thanks, really love your channel.

[@sandgrownun66]

I bet that they had to pay the cameraman extra to film Yoko instead of the band.

[@patticrichton1135]

It's NOT Yoko, it's an actress and so are Elton and Lennon on stage, this is from a TV movie called "John and Yoko: A Love Story", the audio IS from the real concert. LOOK at the actual STILL photos at the end. John Lennon was NOT wearing a cape onstage like the actor is in this video.

[@sandgrownun66]

@@patticrichton1135 Interesting. Looking again, the actress in the audience does not look like the real Yoko Ono. Apparently, the video is from a 1985 TV film called "John & Yoko: A Love Story". Although, if they seemingly did go to all that trouble of recreating the concert. At least they could have got John Lennon's clothes correct. Assuming there were probably real photos of the original performance available. We are so lucky, that nearly all events are videoed today.

[@emiliolosada]

This is at TV movie about that concert those are actors covering Elton lennon and yoko not the real concert yes the sound is from the recording , nevertheless great energy.

[@cathyortiz1280]

Yes. John always got nervous performing live.

[@hw343434]

Never showed

[@sherylkeib4993]

John often didn't like the sound of his own voice. Sad, since it was so great!

[@hifijohn]

A little strange seeing john without his rick guitar.

[@turnt-tables]

Love your reactions! If you’re interested in this, you might want to check out the video telling the story of John Lennon and Elton John’s friendship on my channel! Peace and love ☮♥

[@jeffpeters5297]

My God. Where did that footage come from? The only thing you see on the net is still photos, and the music in the background. Are any of the other Lennon songs from that concert in video form?

[@patticrichton1135]

@Jeff Peters, this is NOT the real concert (however the audio IS) this is a scene from the TV movie "John and Yoko: A Love Story" with actors playing Yoko, John, and Elton. There is NO known film or video of it. Look at the still photos at the end of this video. THOSE are the ACTUAL photos of that night and Lennon is NOT wearing a cape like the Lennon actor is wearing on stage.

[@jeffretipton6887]

you need to check out Neil young and Paul McCartney doing a day in the life live aloha

[@oldermusiclover]

Harri I don't know how to send a song to this page you need to find a song called Mom by Garth Brooks it is such a neat song

[@schmork]

Sorry! That's not John Lennon or Yoko Ono. There is no known video from that concert in 1974, only audio. What you are watching are scenes from a John & Yoko TV movie. Those are actors. There were a few actual photos taken that are shown at the end of the clip. You will notice in the actual Photos, that John Lennon is not wearing a cape!

[@wallacecallow2255]

Why do they keep panning over to 'Yoko'?

[@jonasrmb01]

because it's from the movie john and yoko - a love story it's not real footage

[@brucedetroy719]

may pang is the asian girl

[@patticrichton1135]

It's not May Pang, its' an actress playing Yoko, this scene is from the TV movie "John and Yoko: A Love Story"

[@patticrichton1135]

HARRI, if you haven't already noticed from earlier comments, this video is NOT real, this is a SCENE from the made for TV movie called "JOHN AND YOKO: A LOVE STORY," here is the link to the FULL MOVIE.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/g523i4Wvo9VooJI Yoko, John and Elton, plus the band are all actors, John was played by MARK McGANN and Yoko was played by KIM MIYORI but the audio is real. No film exists of the actual performance, sadly. If there IS any, it has never been made public. Take another look at the still PHOTOS at the end of the video, THOSE ARE from the actual performance and John is NOT wearing a cape like the actor playing John is in this video, plus the real John Lennon in the photos is wearing DARK glasses, the actor is not.

[@Pait728]

They showed Yoko way too much for my liking. Sean Lennon says he was conceived that night which is why Elton is Sean's godfather.

[@riggermorpus]

Yoko is a buzz kill at parties no doubt

[@brucedetroy719]

thats not yoko

[@Ocrilat]

What is the footage used here? Did someone just mock it up?

[@boogie2266]

The footage is not real!

[@owl-gd6ce]

That is not Yoko...that is his approved girlfriend by Yoko... Yah weird

[@danielrockmyer949]

A John Lennon song. Not an Elton John song.

[@HuasoPodrido]

That ain't Yoko, the girl in the video is far too pretty