Elton John Empty Garden Parkinson 1982

[@philsterthephilster]

Probably never has there been a greater tribute. No cheesy sentimentality, no kitsch. It is poignant, simple and powerful.... RIP John.... the world needs your message more than ever........

[@SetInStoneNow]

Never seen this before . Amazing performance.

[@louie1230]

What a song!! I saw this man perform this song in Chicago Il, back in the mid 80's ( 83-84?), I believe ( if I'm not mistaken ) @ the Rosemont, and he had to give it an extended bridge ( quite a long piano solo ) to regain his composure. He was crying and his voice was shaking. It was BY FAR one of the most INTENSE situations I've ever seen on a stage. ANY STAGE!! Now, intense is not normally a word that is used to describe Elton John but if you was there, than you know this man has an inner INTENSITY that burns when let loose.. Hats off to you Mr. John.. Forever the man, Forever the Fan!!

[@brandon7775]

83

[@derekmorriss2667]

The man is a genius this song will live longer than most song's around today because it has a meaning god bless you Elton and Bernie for all the songs you wrote

[@annebrowne9774]

Thanks, Mr Bernie Taupin, & Elton for your amazing POETRY, & Toons. M&D

[@ozzygonzalez9687]

RIP John Lennon !!! ..... and thank you Elton for writing the greatest songs ever !!!

[@beanmchne]

One of the saddest songs ever. It's one of my favorite Elton John songs, but I find it hard to listen to. Lovely but depressing

[@Robi6942]

Still one of the most beautiful songs, the analogy is exquisite. RIP Johnny

[@darrenpower8040]

Robi6942 real tune lovey out

[@darrenpower8040]

Unreal song what an artist has to be one of the best

[@mikemcgonegal1616]

I remember this song when it was released on "Jump Up" in '82. It was always one of my favorites. So subtle, I never realized it was a Lennon tribute until a few years later.

[@Linkmarine777]

Pure Emotion and Musical Genius.

[@johnscialfa7391]

Louie....I was at the garden in ny.....when he played it in 82...he brought out Sean and Yoko who sat on his piano stool with him.he cried for 10 minutes after the song...I'm with you brother,an extremely intense moment.etched in our minds forever.

[@chrissherri1614]

The best song of 1982. Awesome tribute.

[@jeanettegault276]

Beautiful lyrics& sung so inspiring by Elton, a wonderful tribute to JohnLennon.😢❤

[@lindastjohn5007]

Wonderful Sir Elton John. The best!!

[@NeilBevan-to7bn]

Can't you come out to play? Beautiful. Elton only ever sang this song at Madison Square Gardens after this.

[@onolennonsf]

And we are so amazed. We're crippled and we're dazed. A gardener like that one... no one can replace.

[@alexroyster182]

How the time just flies by. I remember when this song was released. I also remember watching that Monday night football game when they announced Lennon being murdered. I was only 6 in 1980 but i remember my father being very sad. He had to leave the house and go for a walk. He didn't come back for a couple hours and he came up to me and said hey son, I love you!

[@mezzetin1]

Bless you Reg, he would've been really proud of all of your efforts with your AIDS foundation. Not to mention all of the love you've given the world. Whenever you do perform this, you do it with such integrity and emotion. It's so beautiful, and touching.

[@medestif]

A melhor musica que já ouvi na minha vida. Elton John. Empty Garden para sempre.

[@vinnynyy]

Greatest tribute song ever. I can believe after 31 years, this song still brings tears. If John Lennon was here today to see what this world has become, he would be sick to his stomach.

[@melhirst3934]

This song wasn't just written for John Lennon. It was written for my mum.she could turn a filtering plant into a fruitful forest. She died in a car crash at 59 years old. Way too soon. She was my best friend, she was my dads highschool sweetheart, she was a wonderful grandmother, best friend to many and loved by many far and wide. We played this song, alongside a video/photo collection from her child hood to weeks her life just before she left us. This song was the perfect song for her and Thankyou Elton for writing it for your friend and my mum 💜

[@gretchennelson7056]

This was only two years later😥😥😥

[@harmonyshay304]

The most Beautiful song written for a Beautiful heart 💕💔....Makes all the sense in the 🌎...Elton knows what to sing when to and what to sing about

[@marilenejakovas3616]

musica inesquecível. ano 82...jamais esquecerei...

[@ginamirarchi1494]

OMG...EVEN AFTER ALL THESE YEARS...I STILL CRIED HEARING THIS SONG AND WATCHING VIDEO❤😪😓😪😢❤

[@GabrielOliveira-eq1yl]

essa música é simplesmente fantástica Elton John é o maior cantor de todos os tempos

[@erikabonato4180]

Gabriel Oliveira Tb acho.

[@dilcecleacarvalho3813]

LINDA demais

[@darrenpower8040]

Unreal relationship between me and Lucy lol

[@joesdolphins6860]

One of my favorite Elton John songs.one of the best singers of all time.

[@MultiBeatle4ever]

I love this tribute to John

[@arcanjogabriel1998]

*CARA CHEGA ME DA VONTADE DE CHORAR GRANDE SIR ELTON JOHNE GRANDE JOHN LENNON!*

[@alvaroaugusto8019]

sad and beautiful... forever Lennon

[@waldirgaldinal545]

Elton John simplesmente fantástico

[@wandaflores5631]

TOUCHING SONG. TO A TRAGIC LOSS. WELL DONE TRIBUTE ELTON AND BERNIE

[@unclejezza]

Taupin and John were a formidable song writing team

[@Anacardiff]

He looks super cute in this one!!! I love him!!!

[@kristinaabgunicolau8316]

Linda demais!!!

[@WalterLeeSF]

Thank you for this awesome live performance of Elton's timeless masterpiece

[@Vjns2008]

Em 31 de Julho de 1982 este vídeo clip era mostrado ao mundo e aqui no Brasil foi sucesso total.⚀⚄⚃⚄⚂⚁

[@marcelofernandes9303]

Sim é um show está musicas

[@marcelofernandes9303]

Sim é um show está musicas

[@marcelofernandes9303]

Sim é um show está musicas

[@LuizEduardo-uz1uy]

OLHA EU TINHA 14 DEIXOU MUITAS LEMBRANCAS BOAS

[@LuizEduardo-uz1uy]

OLHA OS ANOS SEMPRE DEIXARA SAUDADES QUEM VIU VIU POÍS SAUDADE. E. POUCO

[@sylviamartin5029]

Very touching song truly this is John Lennon and no other can replace him not even the rich and famous Paul McCartney. RIP Johnny love you always.

[@joseivanildodasilva474]

Eu só tinha um aninho em 1982 mais sempre gostei das músicas do elton john

[@swadehead30]

I've read all the comments, and I love this song. That's what it is...a song.

[@SPOOKSTR]

For years I despised Yoko. Now with maturity under my belt I can fully appreciate her loss.

[@tristanboyle5815]

You aren't the only one. I find it hard to understand why so many people dislike strong, independent-minded women like Yoko and Hillary, but there are millions...

[@tristanboyle5815]

Also can't comprehend how she can be 84 this year. Christ time flies

[@scottsheriff2044]

​@@tristanboyle5815well I surely hope you learned your lesson... Donald Trump all the way!

[@englishman8338]

Sad cold winter night of December 8, 1980 in New York City. That yes, it was the real day the song died. RIP Lennon, peace and love ✌️

[@nenatete7280]

Marcou toda uma geração! Espetacular!!

[@boo-wr8sk]

one genius misses the other ・・・what a scene！

[@mariaangelica1928]

Eu, sou apaixonada por essa música.Elton John. Empaty garden

[@ncf1]

A tremendous song.

[@washingtonluiz8499]

Sensacional ouvir Elton John em homenagem ao grande beatle John Lennon. Eterno líder dos (THE BEATLES)

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty woman ,hello sweetness.

[@Archivista80]

what a voice!!! it's only thanks to selfless deeds from unnoticed persons (like you) who post many unpublished materials that allow us to enjoy musical treasures that belongs to humanity; and with out anonymus colaboration it will be impossible discover treasures like this, if we only depend of the owners who has the rights over those archives. thanks very much indeed for this upload

[@joselma]

Amo esta música, me faz voltar em 1986. Que saudade!

[@juliocesarflores4661]

CON ESTA CANCIÒN, REGINALD KENNETH DWIGHT, PAGÒ TRIBUTO A UNA AMISTAD QUE SIEMPRE TUVO CON JOHN, SU ENTRAÑABLE AMIGO, CON EL CUAL HIZO MÙSICA, HABLÒ, CELEBRÒ, RIÒ, BEBIÒ, SE EMBORRACHÒ, COMPUSO MÙSICA, TRASNOCHÒ, ACTUÒ EN VIVO Y, HABLÒ DE TANTAS COSAS QUE NUNCA SABREMOS. HERMOSA CREACIÒN DE ESTE GENIAL CANTAAUTOR BRITÀNICO. LA LETRA ES UNA BELLEZA Y, LA MELODÌA, ALGO CELESTIAL. GRACIAS, MAESTRO ELTON JOHN. QUÈ BELLEZA.

[@andrepaiva81]

Essa música é maravilhosa! Bela canção!

[@Peter_Pigeon]

😢❤

[@heidihampton2215]

BEST SONG HE EVER WROTE

[@audreyaitken1037]

Heidi Hampton with Bernie Taupin!

[@darrenpower8040]

One of em lol

[@thfcyidz]

Beautiful tribute. Still moves me after all these years

[@Betowhyte]

Wonderful voice!!!

[@megarunnersify]

Such a sad song... Missed John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston no doubtly beautiful and brilliant talented creatures in our planet May rest in peace

[@jefersonmonteclaro943]

simplismente uma das melhores músicas q já ouvi

[@englishman8338]

A mais triste e bonita música de todos os tempos...

[@ericspero996]

Sir Elton at his best

[@ramonaherrera9674]

Lindíssima, ♥♡♥

[@evenstargalaxy9586]

Love this. Elton you are special.

[@jcesilva]

Elton John é um dos grandes gênios da Música!

[@mccalennonharristarr]

JOHN LENNON FOREVER THANK'S ELTON!!!

[@paulconnor56]

beautiful

[@phmazza]

That look he gives at the end and his silence... He was in such pain after it ):

[@bethmoore3829]

Both men are awesome and amazing

[@erikabonato4180]

Amo Elton Jonh...e essa música belíssima.

[@dayselucca7438]

Fantástica!!!!

[@joseluiscuetozaldivar4651]

Que bella canción, de uno grande, para otro Gigante top john lennon

[@franklinwilliam838]

Elton John Mito !!

[@msmithrandir561]

Wonderful

[@AusineteOliveiradeAraujo]

Boa noite❤❤

[@danieleclauzel1674]

The artist !

[@Nikitaeltonjhon]

Elton John, como é expetacular ouvi-lo !!! Meu amado Astro !!! Que voz... Canção... ❤ ❤ ❤ 👋👋👋🎹🎹🎹🎧🎧🎧🎵

[@romanholiday1000]

I cry every time I listen to this song. But I feel compelled to listen. One of my favorites. I agree, his assassin should not be included amongst the poignant photos and video clips of John. Otherwise, I found it incredibly touching. I was truly moved (to tears, as usual), watching it.

[@crisspimentel9075]

esta linda musica, e o primeiro amor, ninguem esquece.

[@janainaramos9826]

Simplesmente linda!

[@willmarucci255]

linda demais, um poema em forma de música

[@chrisberntgen3239]

40 years ago today. Still so sad.

[@lucianamaciel9569]

linda demais perfeita

[@rogersmith5371]

I think this is the best of the John Lennon tribute songs. Paul Simon did one (something about the late great Johnny Ace) and George Harrison did one All Those Years Ago (I'm sure both songs were heart felt). I feel Elton'e song expressed the loss he and many others felt better than the other songs.

[@onolennonsf]

Freddie Mercury wrote “Life is Real (Song for Lennon). It’s not as emotional as “Empty Garden” but it has a real Lennon feel to it.

[@elianecastro1155]

lindaaaa! demais

[@a.f.g.p.7001]

excelente dedicatoria

[@roberttskt]

What happened here, As the New York sunset disappeared? I found an empty garden among the flagstones there. Who lived here? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. And now it all looks strange. It's funny how one insect can damage so much grain. And what's it for, This little empty garden by the brownstone door? And in the cracks along the sidewalk nothing grows no more. Who lived here? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. And we are so amazed! We're crippled and we're dazed.... A gardener like that one, no one can replace. And I've been knocking, but no one answers. And I've been knocking, most all the day. Oh and I've been calling, oh hey, hey, Johnny! Can't you come out to play? And through their tears, Some say he farmed his best in younger years. But he'd have said that roots grow stronger, if only he could hear. Who lived there? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot, Who weeded out the tears and grew a good crop. Now we pray for rain, and with every drop that falls..... We hear, we hear your name..... And I've been knocking, but no one answers. And I've been knocking, most all the day. Oh and I've been calling, oh hey, hey, Johnny! Can't you come out to play, In your empty garden? Johnny? Can't you come out to play, in your empty garden?

[@edsongoncalves2813]

essa música é fantástica

[@GJ1607.]

Best tribute song there is to john

[@elizandrolorensi6571]

best tribute song in history of music!

[@Betowhyte]

I loooved!!! Thanks friend!!!

[@gahloot]

I heard him sing this at the Hollywood Bowl back in June of 1982.

[@gahloot]

Welsh TourDrivenGolfer Hey your right. Just looked up the set list, and I remember Quarterflash opening for him. June 27th 1982. The Elton concert caused my girlfriend to break up with me at a Missing Person's concert at Magic Mountain. LOL Long Story- , And Elton was so high on coke, and all the songs, even the slower one's were sped up. Which sucked. He came out dressed as a military looking general in drag. SETLIST Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding All the Girls Love Alice Someone Saved My Life Tonight Better Off Dead Ball and Chain Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road The Bitch Is Back Pinball Wizard (The Who cover) Ticking Elton's Song Chloe Where to Now St. Peter? Blue Eyes Where Have All the Good Times Gone Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) Bennie and the Jets Teacher I Need You Dear John Your Song Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting Daniel Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On / I Saw Her Standing There / Twist and Shout

[@fernandomattos7586]

essa musica e tudo

[@Samuel82297]

Good much music Enton John. Forever Jonh Lenon

[@timothywagner5661]

such a great song

[@BenCulture]

If you read a detailed narrative (such as Wikipedia's "Death of John Lennon" article), it is SO heartbreaking. He was only there at the Dakota because he wanted to say goodnight to his son Sean in person, instead of going straight from the studio to a restaurant. The first time Chapman approached John, John signed an album cover for him and asked "Is this all you want?" As if he was inviting Chapman to have a conversation or ask questions or something. He was used to fans hanging out in front of the building all the time, but by all accounts he was nice to them, and they were nice to him. John Lennon was a strong man who beat heroin addiction, who won his wife back from a separation, and made time for Sean more than anyone else. Even when Paul McCartney would show up, unscheduled, with a guitar, John would say he was busy with Sean and asked Paul to please start calling ahead of time instead of just showing up. Imagine that: Being too busy to play with Paul McCartney. Your child being more important than the partner who helped you become rich and famous. He was a good man in his last few years, by _any_definition! And that crazy fucking coward didn't even have the balls to shoot him face to face! He fired four bullets into him from behind! And then he blamed one of the greatest novels of all time for his stupid fucking murder! Catcher in the Rye is _essential_ reading and a pure pleasure!

[@5lowXclanX]

+Ben Culture Yeah he was a great guy. Just ask his son Julian. He was a piece of shit, parent wise, by any definition

[@jeffadams2134]

Well said, Ben.

[@BenCulture]

I didn't say that, Jerry. The younger John Lennon was worse than just a bad parent to Julian. He was a bad husband to Cynthia, and an overall bully, as well. I said "He was a good man in his last few years". The phenomenon in which a rock star's first set of wife and kids get neglected and screwed over is not unique to John Lennon. Virtually every man who becomes mega-famous neglects his current wife and children. All four members of Pink Floyd have admitted to this, as has Ric Ocasek of the Cars, who has had three marriages and six kids. You can't work obsessively towards mainstream stardom while simultaneously providing quality time. One thing or the other will go neglected. Just a sad fact. Is a man a "piece of shit" for being highly ambitious? Julian did get particularly screwed, though, no denying.

[@paulmcnamara4774]

Did you know him idiot?

[@paulmcnamara4774]

Did he beat him no he didn't not Julian admitted that get over it i had no dad from day i born in the end they were close and only evil person would say John deserved to get shot because he made mistakes.

[@darrenpower4570]

it's a single song that broke hearts not in grows more than what u do my girlfriend lives for this song to play knocking most of the day lol

[@jefersonmonteclaro943]

uma da melhores música do mundo nunca vão consguir fazer uma igual

[@leandroconrado7578]

maravilhosa essa canção

[@tavaressantos1251]

linda música!!

[@mjaliveinmusic]

hermoso tema----de un gran artista

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

Wo--never saw this lip before.. nice rare upload!

[@alexandrerios7588]

Algo divino essa música enviado pelos anjos..

[@dopestarism]

brilliant