Elton John- Philadelphia Freedom

[@Scorponok2009]

Elton wrote a national anthem for us. Gotta respect that.

[@vickilanger1228]

YOU TELL THEM SIR ELTON!😍😉😊🤗💗🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@meleneylewis474]

Go Elton 🎉! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[@yiruzhang6662]

The strings arrangement is gold

[@rprince418]

This stuff is SOO much better than the crap they put on the radio now.

[@francisdrake8858]

Majestic.I'm a little proud to be born on 4 July 1972(23.40).Freedom (intended as good one) is main always. That day in policy means freedom for above 300 millions US people, and i'm happy about it.

[@charlesbrydon8733]

I may be 74 today but this song has the energy to get me up and moving like I once did at age 30.

[@ty7504]

Much continued energy unto the dear Charles Brydon who would now be age 80.

[@CROSSTATT]

That's fantastic, Mr. Brydon!

[@DUFFYSaraxian]

“Give ya piece of Momma Daddy never had”

[@gary36104]

This would get the dead rocking

[@ultrastark1]

thank GOD elton john was born

[@stevecraignet]

Our grandchildren will be studying Elton John along with Bach and Beethoven. And we were there.

[@DanielLearmouth]

Having the orchestra aside him makes the song feel more bodied and makes it sound pleasureable.

[@gary36104]

It’s got him rocking

[@sarahwessells39]

My son loves this song

[@denesemortimore855]

Just in 2021 I've found this amazing clip loving the orchestra excellent and Elton is great

[@松尾憲治-p1p]

Phillies will be number one in the world next year

[@ginadeshera8471]

Song of the day! Thank-you Philadephia!

[@bruestatherooster1151]

From a good song to a great song with the orchestra !!

[@herzeleidknits]

New national anthem

[@gnukev]

This song ROCKS!

[@lorrainecaldwell7512]

.my most favourite song!

[@phyllishannah7203]

Beautiful song about Philadelphia Freedom with full orchestra accompanying Elton John. How awesome is that.!!!

[@christinawheeler3123]

That's awesome, it blew my mind when I saw all those musicians on stage. I was 18 in 74 and now IAM 64 and I always loved the energy of this song.i heard it in the store today 11/8/20 and couldn't stop dancing. I wish I had someone who loves this song ad much as I do, but I don't so I will enjoy it alone

[@ralphyization]

I was actually, LUCKY enough to see him(Sir Elton John). in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. !!!!! How lucky are we??? !! OmG!! Best concertI've ever seen, probably ever WILL see! That's a fact!! He played all the hits nonstop for 3 hours!!!! Who does that/?? Certainly NOT the Sir Elton Johns of the World!!! The whole building sang to every song he sang! I was actually a little embarassed, in case, he thought we , as an audience were trying to "take over"... He IS THE ultim entertainer!

[@indiegal1]

Man Elton!! Your Orchestra Rocks !! ............ Love what you do for others. "For God so loved the world" ........ and you,Elton? Are One of God's gifts to us !! Your Music, Lyrics, Is the Best !!

[@larrymiller7707]

This is my favorite song by Elton John!!!!

[@hollz75]

Where would I be without Elton John on a bad day?? A lot worse off..Thanks Elton!

[@sauquoit13456]

On this date in 1975 {Mar. 8th} "Philadelphia Freedom" entered Billboard's Top 100 chart; on April 12th it would peaked at #1 {for 2 weeks} and spent 21 weeks in the Top 100... Ranked 3rd on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Singles of 1975 chart... Reached #1 in Canada At 5 mins. & 38 secs. in lenght; one of the longest of #1 records... B/side of the record was "I Saw Her Standing There" with John Lennon {live version} Was 6th in a string of 8 straight records by Elton John to make the Top 10.

[@Masowai]

Not just in unison...but together in unison. That's twice as powerful.

[@jackgaltress7790]

This is what proper music, lyric writing, performance, and musicianship is about!

[@ty7504]

The dear Jack-of-Galtress should never feel shy to reveal more on what he has said in such an invaluable and timeless sentence.

[@BradRoss63]

One word - WOW!

[@stephenbeattie2768]

This was the song on the airline radio when I came back from marine corps boot camp in 1986 flying into Philadelphia. I was never so happy to see Philadelphia international airport. Coincidence ????

[@generalares]

You can say whatever the hell you want about this man, but his music speaks VOLUMES in and of itself. ANd I can't help but love this version, even more so than the orignal which I hold up there as one of my favorites. Keep rockin' on Captain Fantasic.

[@drohegda]

i just saw this video and also im still standing video at ej 60th birthday at madison square garden, i have been buying all his albums and cd's since the first time he was in america on the Mike Douglas Talk show. Hands down one of the top Music performers and pianist, singer and all round good Human being in music history. thanks for the video. Drohegda

[@timDOGcrane555]

Elton still rocks!!! Go away Elton haters

[@lorrainecaldwell7512]

My funeral song. Love it !!

[@jaysmith1408]

it is absolutely fabulous what music can do with not only a band, but the whole fleet.

[@avery3767]

I love you Elton John I was born in 58 and this song has been one of my favorites , it's part of my youth

[@gary36104]

1976 Perth Australia they flogged this brings back good and sad memories love you Ange

[@hujjesb]

this brings it all back to me going out at weekends in the middle 70s to disco,s with me mates ..he he he

[@cocobrennan8458]

Go Philadelphia! Bring it on home, baby!

[@evo______]

The orchestra is Immense!!! I love this song!

[@jerrzbabe]

WOW!!!! The Phillies need to make this their theme song again. Incredible with a full Orchestra. BRAVO

[@joseportillo3417]

Simple Amazing artist!!!

[@1legomaster]

Go Philadelphia! And Elton! Long live both :) Oh and as of 2011 Philly is growing! And Center City just had a baby boom!

[@STRUMMERBOY1975]

Elton John...... How lucky can we be to have his Music.....:)

[@simonthomas5113]

The bass line on here is just sublime. And all the rest too.

[@JHedrick72]

This was music guys,dont get no better than this!!

[@carolynjones6524]

On a flight home from New York I met Elton John greatest fan who stated Madison Square Gardens venue was the best acoustic sound ever.I DISAGREE.THIS IS THE BEST

[@rjc8696]

Also having season tickets for the phillies flyers and sixers makes you too accustomed to the rocky song. I wish they'd play this song sometimes haha

[@terricameron]

My favorite Elton John song

[@izzypatch]

Sir Elton at his best,my all time favorite song ever!love love love it

[@tinamouzone4418]

They play this in Philadelphia at every July 4th fireworks show. EVERY YEAR

[@ty7504]

We only understand why, dear Tina-of-Mouzone ...

[@rskyhi]

EJ is the greatest... saw him 9 years ago and again last month in Honolulu...missed the band but Ray Cooper was superb - took our daughters, 11 and 15 and they loved him... listen to this song as played in Honolulu last month... all by himself! One day I'll hear him with the full orchestra... then I can die a happy man!

[@76juno]

Elton John + The London Symphony Orchestra + The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. It doesn't get much better than that.

[@empresstashaii]

The best Elton song for me................

[@rickw1100]

None better than Elton John- PERIOD!

[@rosemarycostello9560]

Fantastic song, one of my favourite Elton numbers! So good!

[@Sanedmex1]

Love the violins in this rendition. It's a great song!

[@Warren_Finlay]

I really love this video, specially for the female violine players. They are awesome !!!

[@tuncakstar]

One of my all-time favorite songs, not just by him, but of all music!

[@Sanedmex1]

This is the Elton John I love to hear. All that energy in a musical piece, with the orchestra and all that, it's very moving. Go Elton!

[@execproducer100]

And thats the way its done folks.. Ze master rises again!..

[@76juno]

The strings on this track are simply awesome.

[@BlastFurnaceCanada]

A classic song, performed by the composer, backed up by a symphony orchestra -- and all performing with enthusiasm. It doesn't get much better than this!

[@aempink123]

this song played this morning on the radio and it made me so happy for the rest of the day

[@MotorCity1370]

I loved it! The original recording is great to begin with, but it was written with a big orchestral arrangement anyway. It sounds ten times better live. Congrats Phillies!!

[@bonnieharris5092]

What a powerful artist along with John's Symphony orchestra!!!! Now THAT'S what you truly call real music!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, yes I do!

[@bhigdaddymark]

This song's orchestral parts were arranged by the late great and sorely missed Gene Page who arranged tons of Motown hits, arranged songs for Frank Sinatra, Elton, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Rod Stewart, but he's probably best known for arranging all of the big hits for Barry White in the 70's. His string arrangements have a very distinct sound that I recognize anywhere each and every time. He was brilliant, and a much sought after arranger in the music industry. R.I.P. Gene

[@ty7504]

We only loveth the dear Mark-of-Ferguson as an 'Amateur Organist' for sharing this truth as regards 'artists-and-arranger'.

[@SharleneSampson]

Brilliant musician. Delightful, lively song. All the versions are just great.

[@vustation]

Gave me peace of mind - my - Dadday- Neva ha-ad!!

[@SharleneSampson]

Hi Tony. Thank you, and all other friends. Tony Adams Veronica Hernandez joelle Peycly Gabi M., and Abdellah Moknine, and all other friends who plussed this post. Have a great weekend.

[@tonybyergo5373]

Line is actually "Gave me piece of mama, daddy never had ..." I misheard this lyric for years, too.

[@kenbrownfield6584]

He and Bernie are musical treasures!

[@carolynmacgregor4765]

One of the greatest songs of

[@philadelmar]

So proud of my city Philadelphia!!!!

[@2setufree]

I also am proud of my great city, my neighbors, friends and its American Red Cross Chapter where I serve as a volinteer. Go Philly's

[@warrenwiebe2532]

Still gives me goose bumps 30 years after

[@digbrowndirt]

One of the best songs of all time!

[@8Dgman]

Everytime I come in Philly, Gotta make sure this songs on..

[@sidkarpav8655]

Election ‘20: Thank you, Philadelphia. Freedom! 🥳

[@kenbrownfield6584]

Any successful musician that hires that many classical musicians to back him up is a hero of mine. Elton is a class act.

[@Welltunedlife]

Actually this a fundraising event for the Royal academy. He didn't hire these kids. They are students of the academy and like anyone we're thrilled to be a part of the concert. But yeah the whole thing couldn't have been any better

[@smegweevil]

A terrific song and a great arrangement for the orchestra. Still can't understand most of what Elton is singing of course!

[@paulgoode994]

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on winning the Super Bowl tonight, and I can make up my own words to the song to celebrate that for Philadelphia fans. Awesome song!!

[@jamesf5311]

Fly Eagles Fly 🏈🏈🏈

[@linelldonahue9116]

Will miss you Last saw you at Arena in Wilkes Barre PA. You were fabulious.

[@loufagisgr2]

Wow! Thank you Sir Elton!

[@delfin7461]

the Philadelphia Freedoms were a World Tennis Team back in the 70's Billy Jean King was on the team and she and Elton were good friends so he wrote this song for her.. well he and Bernie !!! also this song came out as we were gearing up for the Bicentennial :)

[@suzanneleonard5519]

Brian McLean and Tracey Purchase... I'll never forget this ..Airdrie June 2017 💜... took me to happiest place for years . Thanks Elton 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 xx

[@charliechristmas6749]

With a full orchestra...have mercy!

[@darnellwebb1671]

this song came out in 1975 what a great year for music

[@pianoman1396]

Now that's rock and roll if I ever heard it!

[@crisp2882]

What an awesome performance

[@smoothvideo1865]

This song is awsome and I am from philadelphia. I will always support Elton J. music he can sing. I don't care what his sexual perference is. His songs rock..

[@racheldice7259]

love you Bob Birch

[@judysmith7715]

Stony, Stony, hope if you are out there. this was our song.I have always loved you! Judy xoxoxoxo

[@Foreal97]

saw him perform this live in Philadelphia at the Spectrum, July of 1976 & he brought Billie Jean King on stage, wonderful concert!!!

[@jamarofoliveira5953]

The best of Elton John

[@ty7504]

Now this demonstrates the power of an artist ... I saw him, The Elton-ness deliver this gem of a song on Soul Train and immediately and instinctively understood the physical and vocal reactions of the Soul Train Dancers ... I was and had already been acting the same way myself ...!!!.. But here is the main thing ... Elton is neither Philadelphian nor American ... but all around the world, and even within North America itself, we all FEEL this song ... that canst never be taken away ... and that summarises why artists are here on earth ...!!!... Through all the the temperament, tantrums and tiaras ... dear Elton, dear Dwight, dear Sir and Mr John ... beautiful, handsome, strong and intelligent gent ... you remind me why I have a soft spot for artists in the first place ...!!!... Blessings unto thee, David and 'young lads' ... MWAHH !!! P.S ... Dear PRELTON ... as in 'Professor Elton' ... yes, knoweth we that thou art a professor slash doctorate holder yet thou choosest not to declare this ... we know this and move on to the next sentence at the risk of thou being rendered uncharacteristically bashful by our labouring this point beyond that which is comfortable for thee ...!!!....This is the video I would show thy dad before gently knocking him over the head and asking him to explain how he struggled to get what the rest of the world just seems to GET, for GOD's sake !!!

[@wesselpinballwizard]

how can people dislike this?

[@bruestatherooster1151]

never get sick of watching it.

[@kimberly201136]

Fun memories in Philadelphia. This song always make me think of it. Going to my uncle's wedding best time ever so much fun.

[@brandyman32]

One of the greatest singer songwriters of all time..how many of todays garbage can you say will be around in 40 years or so..i'll tell you f....0

[@ty7504]

We are also loving the dear Elton, dear Lee S !!! Fear not his brilliance being unnoticed !!!

[@martinmitchell7684]

Elton is talented, original and quite brilliant. Don't forget Bernie Taupin who supplied the lyrics (to the best of my knowledge). Thanks for putting it on here. And yes, I heard something on the radio today about the song being written for Billie Jean King.

[@blulicious2]

I love his band. Very strong musicians.

[@newtonton1]

Unless of smash hit, did you pay attention for the choreography of the nude arms of near 60 female string players? Yes I do!! I love this music!!!

[@rjc8696]

A great song for a great city

[@carolinewade9748]

Elton at his very best, what a showman!! A real entertainer, staying strong through the decades. He does shine a light!

[@tansyraindrop3974]

So many singers, as they age, quit singing, and their voice suffers. He always kept singing and it's just as good now, as it was back in 1975!!

[@leonardbannon7515]

Tansy Raindrop o 8 o I

[@raybenson7200]

@@tansyraindrop3974 Yeah but, I like it when they sing closer to the original- the way it sounds on the recording; I thought that version was terrible for sure !!!

[@raybenson7200]

His performance sucked really bad ! Why not sing like what's on the recording? Like other bands-- E,W, &F, Chicago, Sade, BTO, and many more! I'm impressed with how much it sounds like the record-- not with their Improvisations...

[@satyabratamishra4670]

@@raybenson7200 i think one would be bored of listening or singing the song the same way for half a century

[@aelisesanfran]

i had this on 45 when I was a kid, Stll love it!

[@marilynnheilman4467]

Sir Elton for the win! Musician beyond compare.