Elton John Tribute feat. H.E.R, Brandi Carlile, Demi Lovato & Musical Director Tal Wilkenfeld

iHeart Radio Music Awards 2021
Artists in order of appearance:
‪@HERmusic‬- "Bennie And The Jets" ,
‪@BrandiCarlile‬- "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" ,
‪@demilovato‬- "I'm Still Standing"
‪@TalWilkenfeld‬: Musical Director & Bass
Robert 'Sput' Searight: Drums (‪@snarkypuppy‬ / ‪@TOTO-bi1fc‬ / ‪@GhostNoteOfficialProductions‬ )
Xavier Taplin: Keyboards (‪@TOTO-bi1fc‬ / ‪@GhostNoteOfficialProductions‬ / Prince)
Owen Barry: Guitar
Chris Johnson: Trombone
Brandyn Phillips:Trumpet
Tiffany Palmer, Danielle Withers, Joanna Jones: BV's

[@peek-a-boo6217]

No doubt about it.... HER is a national treasure isn’t she....

[@himanthawickremaratne4240]

Yes HER (she?) is!

[@JustFiddler]

indeed

[@FredCooperDaThird]

Yup

[@jcruzmusic95]

Legit

[@trillisgraham4339]

Yes she is very talented young lady.

[@gillsgonewild327]

At the end of HER performance, Elton mouthed "what the f*ck". He was blown away by her amazing talent.

[@shioriryukaze]

Well I mean she did merk that song so.... I'm surprised somebody didn't come around and draw a chalk line around the song. She murdered it!!!!

[@princessbc9791]

Where? Because he mouthed something when she was done but it wasn't that. And yes, she did great!

[@tomdulle1707]

I think he said "wonderful" not WTF.

[@banningjohnson2616]

Yuùuup

[@sherryfernandors6758]

H.E.R. is an incredible artist, jack of all trades right there singing, guitar and piano! Yes Queennn, one of the best of our generation right now. Give HER her roses!

[@shyleekyles6724]

She wasn't really playing the guitar

[@adambrown7670]

@@shyleekyles6724 Idk if she was actually playing right there but Ik she can play so I don’t know why she’d fake it there

[@RAREFORMDESIGNS]

Average is the new incredible I guess............Average at best.

[@adambrown7670]

@@RAREFORMDESIGNS she’ll get there. Artists such as H.E.R, SZA, Jhene Aiko and others are starting to rising in popularity and within the next few years they will be powerhouses

[@RAREFORMDESIGNS]

@@adambrown7670 I didn't mean to put her down. Thanks for the comment.

[@davidoreilly7328]

I never heard of H.E.R before this. And I’m still kicking myself for it. She’s incredible

[@krystalg.271]

Yes, you have been really missing out on H.E.R. Her music 🎶 is truly one of the best that is out right now. Also all of her performances are phenomenal!

[@MrCarrie23]

Same here

[@swe3t23]

She is incredible live

[@blackempress2040]

Now that you're up to speed,my two favorite songs is" I won't " and damage. So many others but those are my top two!

[@apriljean8285]

Welcome! She is a treasure for sure! ❤

[@calilove6445]

I think his favorite was HER... that's some really impressive talent. 👏👏👏

[@xtianzpaul5267]

H. E. R totalky a goid voice but what incredible talent piano is on auto and fake play of guitar. Lols

[@xtianzpaul5267]

Impress on HER voicebut notin piano because it's obviously auto and the way he plays the guitar is obviosly fake.

[@calilove6445]

@@xtianzpaul5267 yes, dear it was ALL fake. The piano and guitar were playing by themselves...in fact HER wasn't even there. It was all a hologram. Elton John was never there either. 🤡🤡🤡

[@MidnightMusings948]

She has mastered 5 instruments. Go sit down somewhere.

[@jafrasar1]

Seems like there is nothing H.E.R cannot do. What a powerhouse voice!

[@baldy555]

For those of you who don't know, this was directed by Tal Wilkenfeld, the beautiful talented bassist in this video, who has played with all the great jazz and rock musicians you can imagine, since she was a teenager. She's here in the background behind limelight, but clearly without her, this show wouldn't have gone on.

[@anusha8085]

Yes!!

[@johnkelly313]

Tal Australian gteat

[@ssalas88]

She rocked! Just incredible. I couldn’t keep my eyes off her skills.

[@Cespinozas]

When she played actual proof with herbie 😇

[@BobSperber]

YES! Tal is why I suffered through all the overwrought humdrum vocal histrionics that ruin the music for me!

[@triplettawanda]

Here you go a female Prince in the making....very talented young lady!

[@babs5383ify]

My thoughts exactly

[@justafidemyself]

Janelle monae is more like Prince

[@TarheelTad64]

And She's only 24 yrs old and oozing with tons of talent

[@elizabethallen4353]

Same - my first thought when I saw this - a female Prince. H.E.R for the win!!

[@jlb8177]

@@justafidemyself Janelle is fantastic : also !!!!!

[@diamondmoeleneaux3887]

H.E.R had Elton feeling every note and piano note to Electric guitar tune... this girl is a Star that will be around forever ... and Tal you was exceptional

[@creativequeen8371]

And Chris Martin was rocking too!

[@WilLiamm-eh7mp]

H.E.R is outstanding!! the guitar solo, the vocals ughh😩🥴

[@craftingretired]

She sings very well that song is a higher key than she usually sing that is all. Go check her youtube page. She was pushing them Benny's out

[@antoinette6481]

Elton John should have been on his feet for H.E.R performance. You're not going to get it no better than that!!!!

[@azuazarte4701]

@@craftingretired yeah her voice is lower but she was still on point 🎆

[@InSurrealtime]

I actually thought she sang the best of all three.

[@shelleywilczewski2932]

HER is the perfect combination of Prince & Lenny Kravitz (I can't wait until she rocks the Superbowl ) 💯 Mark my words 👌 She Will Someday Soon !! And Don't Forget You Heard It Here First 🤗 Stay Safe & Loud Love 💚

[@brittneypowell2899]

OOOOOWEEEEE I second THIS!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽🥰🥰💯💯 Speak this to existence 💯💯

[@nrkinnamon]

BOOM lol 🔥🔥 Wish she had the stage longer than she did!

[@LivWithNique]

Words were marked! And she blew that stadium away

[@CTScenic]

I live under a rock and dont follow current music very closely... So im only discovering HER now thanks to hater boys crying on the internet because she mimed at the Superbowl (which is just what usually happens at the Superbowl). Anyway, shes great, no one can pretend shes not a real deal musician and player, and it must have been tough to be humdrum just-singing Brandi and Demi following that Elton John act.

[@alva2bryant]

Did you catch that, with grace she at 1:30 she bowed to sir Elton John. She paid her tribute and in the process demonstrated why she herself is a legend.

[@cameronalexander5809]

demi saying they are a true survivor in this performance after having three strokes and being on life support... damn im proud of them

[@lunno8421]

Demi sang like that was her survival song... Amazing

[@raphaelcardosos]

Demi's performance was so pure and pleasing, they is very talented and was clearly happy. i loved it

[@TahoeBlue12]

He blew her a kiss 😭😭😭

[@haze1719]

Demi is Amazing also... Take Life One Day and One Minute at a time knowing that Jesus loves you and trust me you'll continue Still Standing Tall....

[@Jazzymama8703]

Demi song choice was perfect. I forget what a power house vocal they are.

[@lynneacevedo6641]

Yes they is

[@MattyVice]

She is talented

[@j.aghorbani5197]

IM convinced the spirit of PRINCE was there ....took over her body or something...her talent and range is hard to be believe respect to H.E.R

[@getyapaperup]

I felt the same way like H.E.R is reincarnated Prince frfr.

[@poelimanjo]

That last line of Demi was epic!

[@theoneness1944]

Okay my respect levels for her H.E.R just leveled up

[@apolline9910]

why is no one mentioning demi like THEY KILLED IT omg!! the belts, the growls, the outfits, and the way the lyrics seem to have been written for them,... this performance was a 10/10 omg

[@chamham6734]

They couldn’t even catch the beat that’s why.

[@DAS1962]

Compared to H.E.R and Brandi it was terrible. Never on beat and completely out of tune to the music. If you can read music you would know.

[@Zachzn4lf]

@@DAS1962 tf i read music and you must be trolling cause demi sounded amazing

[@Zachzn4lf]

@@DAS1962 you must be tone deaf

[@chiarababy]

honestly to my preference (and it seems like everyone preference too) Brandi and H.E.R gave the best performance otherwise people would be commenting bout demi and its not the case.

[@sdoyle7608]

Tal is the bass player and music director for this performance. She’s one of the best bass players on the planet.

[@gustafsone]

You're not wrong, but it doesn't hurt to have Sput back there on the drums, who is one of the best drummers on the planet.

[@MRCATL3]

When anyone can play multiple instruments and sing and write....It's so badass to see a woman play guitar. She may be Princes cosmic twin

[@scm0717]

Perfect song for Demi Lovato. Great performances by HER and Brandi too.

[@dadejavusc]

HER is multi talented. She owned the stage when she is up there.

[@zbest1eva]

H.E.R is so talented! 🔥....if she's singing it or playing it.....I'm here for it!!!

[@paulorodrigues1711]

Demi with those vocalsss! just AMAZING

[@iriselisa946]

Demi Lovato is crazy awesome!!!! That voice, God bless her!

[@madeleinereads]

*They/Them

[@gi2121]

Please stop correcting people on the use of pronouns, it's really tiring.

[@annanutherthing4373]

Brandi makes it look so effortless !!! But they’re all great !!

[@LOCDLIFE]

Yes.... Everyone did an GR8T JOB!

[@neekondrums]

I don't know how the original goes, but it sounds to me like H.E.R. put a little nod to Brian May at the end of her guitar solo in "Bennie and the Jets." Good stuff.

[@lmijs]

seems like it. She placed some phrase from bohemian rhapsody in there. But for some reason, I was reminded of Prince while she's doing her solo.

[@jahdielheywood5277]

@@lmijs Yup shes a big fan of Prince

[@patrickperry8951]

She snuck part of of the guitar solo from Bohemian Rhapsody in

[@strappaa]

the fact she gave tribute to Queen only makes me respect her so much more as an artist

[@WinchesterRosexo]

Can we talk about DEMI!!!?? 😻😻

[@MusicalFreak812]

IKR ? Their voice is incredible and they're beautiful ^^

[@AZRN928]

I liked hers the least. I think it was off key.

[@MusicalFreak812]

@@AZRN928 how was their performance off key ? Just curious, not mad, you have your own opinion, after all ^^

[@eddieblanco7827]

DEM is always hot

[@AZRN928]

@@MusicalFreak812 Just Demi

[@alwaysamy4]

I just fell in love with Demi !! They looked so happy and sounded great

[@chamham6734]

*They

[@ricardoortiz3174]

She is amazing

[@jackieandthesheetmetals]

@@ricardoortiz3174 they

[@ricardoortiz3174]

@@jackieandthesheetmetals she

[@thetydeeshow358]

@@ricardoortiz3174 they*

[@kayleebee3981]

H.E.R is an absolute breath of fresh air everything she touches is just perfection!!!❤️🎶 Real true musician and not to mention she is utterly beautiful 😍❤️

[@fedoratheexplorer2038]

H.E.R is a force to be reckoned with! She is an incredible artist that deserves all her roses.

[@AnthonyVanzant]

yet she wasnt really playing the guitar ('only' the audience roses "that" ,,,

[@delfinavilar2215]

Brandi is a true musician / singer. That voice is unmatched

[@julierussell8876]

H.E.R. !! What a marvellous revelation!

[@eddieblanco7827]

H E R is the best live artist you will ever see .She is amazing and she looks so hot .

[@goldenspark4life]

I’m not familiar with H.E.R or Brandi but all three of them killed it. Demi as always kills it. 👏🏽👏🏽 I’m not even a fan of Elton John but I can appreciate good vocals when I hear them. Well done!

[@Snibborwocky]

Wow you all got Elton all sorts of excited and hoppin' in his seat. Well done! YES.

[@Capricorn4biz]

HER and Brandi did amazing

[@DocBree13]

Yes!

[@TheNeighborsSL]

H.E.R. is simply a 💣 on stage…Vocals…Piano…Guitar & Looks of a Goddess 🤩

[@AnthonyVanzant]

she wasnt really playing the guitar' ,, a.k.a. a joke ofwich is on 'you ,, (curious; how do you like her now' ,,,

[@delaudosa]

Demi singing this song with the meaning behind is so sweet ❤️

[@wendysweelykane0524]

Wow! Just Wow for H.E.R.

[@ZoRenol69]

I’ll say this again!!! H.e.r is already a living legend!!

[@sunshinesue4131]

No one is even close to the talent of H.E.R! She is truly gifted

[@jaredhuntley2955]

This has got to be a huge honor for Elton John all of today's biggest music artists performing his songs.

[@thebossissexy]

H.E.R is in a class of her own. She truly reminds me of Prince. I..... Love.... You!!!!!

[@cicali]

an American here: still how can you NOT love Elton ? not possible

[@welshbird2363]

I’m Welsh and although I like and grown up with his music I don’t rate him highly as a human being!

[@joheyculley4176]

@@welshbird2363 Elton John is a legend. Yes he's done stuff that he's definitely not proud of but he's come back from that, that's what makes him so great

[@LOCDLIFE]

I ALWAYS KNEW H.E.R WOULD BE A 🌟! WHEN I SEE H.E.R PERFORMING. I SEE THAT LITTLE 8 YEAR OLD GIRL FROM VALLEJO CALIFORNIA.... JUST HAPPY TO PLAY ON STAGE WITH HER DAD & HIS COVER BAND! I PRAY SHE NEVER CHANGES! AND CELEBRITY STATUS DOESN'T INFLUENCE HER FROM HER FAMILY VALUES & UPBRINGING! EACH PERFORMER WERE GREAT! LOVED THEM ALL!👍👍👍👍👍

[@leikimsawyer8143]

Shout out to Vallejo and the amazing community!

[@LOCDLIFE]

@@leikimsawyer8143 THANKS! LOVE MY CITY!😀

[@LOCDLIFE]

Love my City and the people here! PERIOD! I'm proud of my upbringing in Vallejo.

[@LOCDLIFE]

@@leikimsawyer8143 Thanks!

[@I.am_Groot]

Tal please do not let an entire freakin YEAR pass again without posting. Missed ya..much luv

[@flishflash9815]

don't listen him and BE FREE.Be free and don't depend on the wokism music industry that will exploit you to make tasteless and soulless music!! Doesn't depend on youtube or others!! BE FREE AND MAKE MUSIC WITH YOUR HEART ONLY! LIFE is short and the materialism of a musical career makes no sense!! HAPPINESS IS FREEDOM TO PLAY WHAT YOU WANT AND WHEN YOU WANT!!

[@I.am_Groot]

@@flishflash9815 I simply expressed appreciation.. You on one 'bro lol

[@jamiejones9335]

H. E. R. Can play anything and I love her.

[@jillianjoys1443]

I truly think that “this” is the definition of being “loved” what a priceless tribute

[@peek-a-boo6217]

Demi could step in for Elton John right now..... costume and all!

[@mirtieraczo5842]

I thought they each did an awesome job. I love H.E.R. Demi has such a powerful voice and can just sing. PERIODT! I have to admit that I've been sleeping on Brandi. I've heard her songs but didn't know it was her. She has an amazing voice. Great job by all of them.

[@missordinary108]

Tal Wilkenfield and HER that’s a power combo 🎸💕

[@breezecanada4038]

I think that people get so caught up on the artist H.E.R.'s beauty and talent that they overlook the GIGANTIC talent of Tal Wilkenfeld, who I think is one of the greatest artists of all time.

[@Julia93939393]

Chills. Especially when Elton shows an expression of approval 😍

[@rorybisson756]

jesus, the Prince vibes and goosebumps i got during H.E.R.'s performance is bonkers. apparently ive been missing out.

[@beloncekamz2821]

Love H.E.R 💜💜 a true versatile artiste in our time. She slayed that tribute🔥🔥😍. Demi performance brought me to tears😍😭😭. She is still standing #Survivor😍😘

[@callysilva8544]

Who’s going to top HER! Multi talented

[@natelamonica5742]

My GOD H.E.R is absolutely incredible. Goosebumps, the feels, happiness, she gives it all!

[@carlito3580]

H.E.R is a musical Beast!!! 🎼love her

[@andrewvallance9732]

Firstly HER excellent muscian. In this video she is miming both instruments. The two blokes on piano and lead guitar deserve the credit.

[@chassidybutler2550]

H.E.R is truly an amazing artist, she is a golden gift

[@mattrodriguez6130]

I've only heard of H.E.R. in passing, but now I definitely want to listen to more of her music. She is so talented, and you can tell Elton was genuinely impressed, like a coach watching his student executing great technique. Great stuff from all artists involved!

[@sosomyloveone7750]

Brandi took my heart

[@BelleTolles]

Every time I see H.E.R. she blows me away in some new way. 🔥

[@QueenCeeNY]

Her and demi did their thing ☝

[@AvisWrentmore]

H.E.R.:) BRILLIANT:) just amazing:) So multi-talented:) she blew me away:) WOW:) I love H.E.R.

[@johan0234523]

I never heard about H.E.R. before. Definitely worth following!

[@BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti]

0:48 Elton whispers “I love what Alicia Keys has done with her hair”

[@HeleenR]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@juliaaa3580]

lmao

[@bettymacharia]

She's amazing just what this generation's been missing

[@beanthefirstum]

I think I'm late to the party! I just saw a reel if this in Instagram. I never heard of H.E.R. but she is AMAZING!!! Beautiful also!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@azy63]

Every once in awhile a KZbin suggestion gives you something amazing. This was one of those moments of serendipity. I'm spellbound!

[@ehuff8000]

Here for Brandi living her best honky cat life❤❤

[@ladygemini5967]

To me it’s all about HER ohhhh I just discovered her when she did the Prince tribute and I think she’s absolutely amazing

[@mya619]

H.E.R and Demi STOLE that! Imma need studio versions of their covers ASAP!!!!!

[@Hansprivate]

Tal Willenfeld as music director?Your career was already impressive to begin with, now it's even more impressive!

[@OliveEyel]

Demi killed it! Great vocals, stage presence, & love how she included Elton John. Very fitting song for her to sing too as she’s been through so much but she’s still standing! 💜🙏

[@elausente21]

What a tight band.. and Tal, what a tasteful bass lines and tone. Love it

[@djmylesmatisse]

The fact there's SPUT on drums and XAVIER on keys tells you all you need to know. Along with Tal, the BAND will be ON POINT and COMPLETELY IN THE POCKET!!!!

[@Mangzorz]

HUGE fan of Elton John, so this is a delight to see

[@GioNegr1]

So bad ass to see Tal on the bass for this epic performance.

[@TashaSewingTutorials]

H.E.R did that 👏🏾 🙌🏿 😍

[@babygrrl042]

H.E.R. Should have gone last. She’s way too talented to follow. My God that woman is gifted.

[@DocBree13]

Agreed!

[@tyroncline5978]

I stand in awe at H.E.R. Musical prowess. She’s is now my favorite artist

[@djuengst2000]

Tal is my new favorite bassist. Thanks Elton and Bernie for writing these amazing songs😊

[@TheRighteousGabss]

HER undeniably understood the mission & did what needed to be done 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 & Demi is my cousin in my head.

[@CaptainPJFoz]

Phenomenal! The singers and band absolutely slayed... All truly great musicians! And, that stop at 05:02 PROPER TASTY!

[@CounselingwithCrystal-n7k]

First of all.... I did not know I could love this song anymore that I do. Second, I need sis to record this cover.

[@aziraphaleluvr]

I can't even begin to explain how cool h.e.r is

[@bunzthompson236]

Hair tingling performance from H.E.R an amazing performer

[@over9kilo795]

H.E.R. Is incredible that’s all I got to say

[@rebeccawagner4167]

HER,is just blowing away everyone that is watching this electric performance 🎉🎉. She even has the iconic legend blown away 🎉🎉. She put on a phenomenal, stellar performance

[@AJ_76421]

Piano kept going after she stopped. Great showmanship

[@zonve]

Demi is an amazing artist she killed this performance

[@mauroboros8566]

HER with the major prince vibes. Holy shit. talk about TALENT.

[@juancpgo]

She's clearly amazing.. maybe as talented as Prince. But I was disappointed that those solos were dubbed. Prince would NEVER do that. He'd never BS his audience.

[@mauroboros8566]

@@juancpgo oh i didn't know that!! Yeah Prince would never. I hope that she doesn't do that or have to do that in the future.

[@sunny0mai23]

Okay but those bass runs near the end of Bennie and the Jets...😍. Tal killed that, I could've easily listened to so much more.

[@ghaydn]

Soundman: How many monitors do you need? Tal: Yes.

[@abbi5780]

Brandi Brandi….. baby🎉😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@TracyOliver-i2e]

H.E.R. is incredible and happens to be a musical prodigy.

[@henrysmith883]

Such a shame people had to follow H.E.R . They didn’t stand a chance!

[@thinker185]

So true!

[@itsmegeewun4959]

Soooo effin true....

[@kenyondowell9345]

Plsss Demi’s Performance ate also!

[@imnetworking2k12]

Right... They, should of came out first! 😖