4.04 is where you can hear Lennon, solo. Elton was cool and let JL sing this one part alone. Not only so we could hear him, but also because JL needed someone to give him support and self esteem once again. And remember, too, this is the big night when EJ said he had a big surprise for JL...YOKO was backstage, ready to take John back. Sean would become the next big surprise due to that night with Elton! EJ went on to be Sean Lennon's Godfather!
John Lennon wrote the lyrics and Paul McCartney wrote the chorus. Elton John covered the song with touches from Lennon - a reggae chorus, backing vocals, and guitar. This was the period when all Elton did was drop gold! Elton's version blew everyone's mind and was a major number one hit single in the United States! It freaked me out when I first heard the Beatles version later!
John composed the entire song pretty much. Paul helped with the chorus. Those chord and key changes are signature Lennon, more complex than McCartney’s more conventional style at the time
In his final interview John said there wasn't a Beatles song that he recorded that he would not have recorded again. This is a good Beatles song, but Elton John truly gives the song its mystic feel that is deserves. John's studio version is the best. A true improvement on the original. I love that you can hear Lennon singing in the chorus. Lennon wrote most of it, Paul contributed. A lyrical masterpiece.
Dee Murray. In the Classic Albums documentary on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, producer Gus Dudgeon lauded Murray's musical ability, and said he hadn't heard a bassist quite as good as him.
Good Lord what talent. This generation of musicians were the best. No auto tune no loops nothing but pure unadulterated talent. I grew up to Elton John’s music in the 70’s and I miss this music so much. Today’s music lacks heart and soul. I think Elton in his prime was one of the best vocalists also I’ve. He could sing just about any genre and do it massive justice. What do we have now? SMH.
What a combination ,ELTON and LENNON , I think this Is the best live vversions I have heard . I still can't believe Lennon is no longer with us. Thank God we still have is music today!!! RIP JOHN
I was 11 years old at the time. I already liked Elton John's songs and I can say that the studio version of this song was wonderful, Elton's peculiar way of playing the piano was simply incredible, magical...
@@nessearthbound9864 I know... but I think Elton John's version of the song Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds is more interesting and creative than the Beatles' version.
Thanks for sharing, great quality! I was there that night, it was my birthday and I turned 15, I can’t believe how quick the years have passed, thank God I’m still here to relive the memory, LOL!
As a massive Beatles fan, and more over specifically a Lennon fan (no one is was or will be better than that man), I think Elton's version may be almost better the original. That's usually hard to admit but we all know Elton is a huge talent and to just say he did this song justice seems to undermine exactly what he did with his version. He elevated it. I think it may be the funk beat.
i bought this song in 1975 as a huge elton fan.....i was 7 years old... and i was someone troubled that this new elton song wasnt written by elton and bernie BUT by some "nobodies" - john lennon and paul mccartney....i swear as i was so impressed with elton's new song that i decided to ask around about these 2 men.........who knew??
Elton John's recording of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is maybe the only occasion in which a Beatles' cover was actually as good as or better than the original.
It would've been the first and only time Lennon played this masterpiece live, but Elton John has to sing most of the song because it's his show, I love Elton, but man come on.
@@user-tb2wz1tr8y John was terrified of playing live at this point... I'll never forget seeing him at Live Peace In Toronto (one of his few shows as a single)... Tickets were cheap and just a few days before it we were driving up the main downtown TO drag when it was announced he was coming over with Clapton and Co... amazing! And John was great, in white from head to toe along with his White Epiphone... Yoko did her bag act and ruined a couple of songs but it was amazing to see... and you could hear it... loved it!
No, there's no real video of the song. But that video at least shows some very rare film clips of the actual concert including EJ & Lennon together.....
John Lennon, you are the coolest person who ever walked the planet. You changed my life, listening to the white album the frist time was unbeliveable, mindblowing. Give Peace A Chance. Thanks for the wonderful, music, poems, pantings, and fot changing my life. RIP John Lennon. October 9 1940 - December 8 1980 : , ' (
I was there that night and I said to my girlfriend that something very special was going to happen tonight. Later, John Lennon came on and it was like Beatle mania all over again; they were great together. I'll never forget that concert.
you can't buy class and talent like this, its why elton is still around today, and so would have john..... magnificent music also lives forever...... ynwa john......rip
When I was 20 yrs I watched Elton perform "Your Song" with the London Symphony Orchestra. From then on, I was and still am a great follower of his music.This is an accolade to his musicianship.
I have owned this record for a long time. It is on a 12" single. Prob out of my 1500 records, this is at the top! The closest I ever came to see a video! I think that is Lennon at the end singing Lucy about 3 times.
Saw Elton John last night in concert. At the State Farm Arena. With a Friend's assistance, Elton John Autographed this Album cover and another... Wow...I am still on cloud 9... This is so, so, so, Surreal...
Me too--I was 8 or 9 and the electricity coming off that 45 still gives me goose bumps almost 40 years later...10,000 years from now someone/thing will come across that "B" side and say: "Hey these guys knew how to party!" :-)
I saw EJ last year here in McAllen Texas, a small backwater place in deep south texas.(i couldnt believe he was coming here!) I have seen a lot of shows, Mccartney, dire strats, clapton, winwood,but i have never been to a better show than Eltons. I became a big fan overnight. I always like lucy by him, but i was totally blown away by him and his band also. Elton, I hope you get this message. You are one of the best. John would be proud.
I doubt he was high look again please. He looks like master pianist performing his craft and enjoying himsfhimsf.I think hes wonderful in every😊way much love from this fan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
If you ever manage to see it...there'a 1990 John Lennon tribute show that was hosted by Michael Douglas ( the actor ) that featured a cover of Lucy done by Natalie Cole that's pretty incredible too...
I was only two at the time of this concert but oh how I so wish I could have been there to see it...probably one of the greatest concerts in the histoiry of music....
elton did great justice to this classic song I love it... the horns were used due to its popularity back in the 70s aswell as the fuzzy bass and piano.........awesome.... Lennon Forever.............
Ugh.. on such a classic song and such a phenomenal video, I don't see why people feel the need to make comments about Lady Gaga. The woman is hardly in the same category as Elton & Lennon. Come on people!
Gotta give a standing ovation and it's not even a live show ...... I was surprised and thrilled to get the extended cd version of here and there and promise you will too
My first concert at 14. One of the best nights of my life.
U were so lucky I was 13 but I got was the 45rpm at Christmas
you are incredibly lucky
Wow. You started off with a gem
It was one of the most memorable shows of my life , I was 15
NYC in the 70s was nuts!
Fantastic 👏👏👏👏
I can´t understand why an event like this was not filmed.
As I understood the story, nobody knew Lennon was going to show.
4.04 is where you can hear Lennon, solo. Elton was cool and let JL sing this one part alone. Not only so we could hear him, but also because JL needed someone to give him support and self esteem once again. And remember, too, this is the big night when EJ said he had a big surprise for JL...YOKO was backstage, ready to take John back. Sean would become the next big surprise due to that night with Elton! EJ went on to be Sean Lennon's Godfather!
Love this stuff!!
Lennon needed to get away for food from the self proclaimed “witch” not get back together and be a neutered house husband.
I was born in the wrong time period...THIS is what true music and talent is all about.
John Lennon wrote the lyrics and Paul McCartney wrote the chorus. Elton John covered the song with touches from Lennon - a reggae chorus, backing vocals, and guitar. This was the period when all Elton did was drop gold! Elton's version blew everyone's mind and was a major number one hit single in the United States! It freaked me out when I first heard the Beatles version later!
John composed the entire song pretty much. Paul helped with the chorus. Those chord and key changes are signature Lennon, more complex than McCartney’s more conventional style at the time
I am so lucky to say that I was there that night with my sister Diane and our friend Paul. I was a ripe young age of 16.....GREAT night !!!!!!
In his final interview John said there wasn't a Beatles song that he recorded that he would not have recorded again. This is a good Beatles song, but Elton John truly gives the song its mystic feel that is deserves. John's studio version is the best. A true improvement on the original. I love that you can hear Lennon singing in the chorus. Lennon wrote most of it, Paul contributed. A lyrical masterpiece.
I was there!! First concert ever...I was THIRTEEN!! I had no idea what history I was witness to.
One of the best covers I've heard Elton John sing. And to have John Lennon had to have been quite an honour.
I was there that Thanksgiving night on 1974
You lucky person.
@@eileenryan2248 He played "Your Song" and the Garden was illuminated by matches and candles. It seemed like daylight...
ELTON JOHN LENNON!
The bassline on this is outrageously good
Dee Murray. In the Classic Albums documentary on Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, producer Gus Dudgeon lauded Murray's musical ability, and said he hadn't heard a bassist quite as good as him.
@@MrSupernils Now that's the type of information laden reply we appreciate 'round these parts. Thank you.
Dee Murray was one of the greatest bassist! RIP.
elton john's voice in the 70's is honestly amazing
Thank you Elton John and Dr.Winston O' Boogie.
Good Lord what talent. This generation of musicians were the best. No auto tune no loops nothing but pure unadulterated talent. I grew up to Elton John’s music in the 70’s and I miss this music so much. Today’s music lacks heart and soul. I think Elton in his prime was one of the best vocalists also I’ve. He could sing just about any genre and do it massive justice.
What do we have now? SMH.
What a combination ,ELTON and LENNON , I think this Is the best live vversions I have heard .
I still can't believe Lennon is no longer with us. Thank God we still have is music today!!! RIP JOHN
I was 11 years old at the time. I already liked Elton John's songs and I can say that the studio version of this song was wonderful, Elton's peculiar way of playing the piano was simply incredible, magical...
It’s a beatles song
@@nessearthbound9864 I know... but I think Elton John's version of the song Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds is more interesting and creative than the Beatles' version.
Elton has been grateful to John his entire life for playing together in NYC. That honors him.
John Lennon was a genius!Wow!Wat a great song he wrote!
Lennon shines on...
There are no words to explain how special this is.
My sister was at this show and I am still envious over 40 years later.
John Ozed I feel you
I was 16 when I discovered Elton john am 57 and still enjoy his music
Always loved that outro with Elton. He added that extra... Lucy .
Two greatest musicians together.... Regret there's no film taken. That's very sad.
I absolutely love this so much ❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘👍👍👍👍👍
In my opinion,Elton did a spectacular rendition of "Lucy".
I was there that night. Elton john had another show the next night but Lennon only played The Thursday show..
Thanks for sharing, great quality! I was there that night, it was my birthday and I turned 15, I can’t believe how quick the years have passed, thank God I’m still here to relive the memory, LOL!
Cool! UR very welcome 🙂 Thank U 4 sharing!
Thanksgiving, Kiki dee and Lennon 15 as well
happy birthday
I hit like before I even heard the song...lol
We miss You John Lennon. May you be Free As A Bird.
I was so glad to have been a teenager during this time!
i was there !!!!!!!! 7 years old
I was there at MSG that day, i still remember like it was yesterday...i was 12 rows from EJ and JL. So happy i got to see JL !!
As a massive Beatles fan, and more over specifically a Lennon fan (no one is was or will be better than that man), I think Elton's version may be almost better the original. That's usually hard to admit but we all know Elton is a huge talent and to just say he did this song justice seems to undermine exactly what he did with his version. He elevated it.
I think it may be the funk beat.
Same here..... Huge John fan from back in the 70s.... but I agree.... and also their voices sound so good together
I like it better than the original. Elton's pure voice and the rich music elevate it.
No doubt. John improved on the song giving it its mystic feel.
BEAUTIFUL version! Thank you for posting!...
UR Welcome!
i bought this song in 1975 as a huge elton fan.....i was 7 years old...
and i was someone troubled that this new elton song wasnt written by elton and bernie BUT by some "nobodies" - john lennon and paul mccartney....i swear as i was so impressed with elton's new song that i decided to ask around about these 2 men.........who knew??
Nigel Olsson and Dee Murray were a fantastic rhythm section
Absolutely brilliant!
Davey is the most underrated guitarist ...
Elton John's recording of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is maybe the only occasion in which a Beatles' cover was actually as good as or better than the original.
Close but not better. Never has been, never will be.
Better in my opinion. And the Beatles are my favorite group.
Also, first artist to get a number 1 from a Beatles song.
@@eileenryan2248
Completely agree. This is the best rendition.
Wrong
A rare milestone to see the two Johns performing together; a historical event.
Not a big deal but I was born on October 9th and John was and still is my musical master. Plus Elton ahhhhhh I'm a girl screaming at their concert
For decades I've called this the single greatest recording of all time. I expect to go to my grave standing by that... 👍
Hey Ronnie Friend, good, no... GREAT story you took the time to type up there for us.
Whatever anybody says Elton John sang very beautiful this song and i bet john lennon was impressed as i am❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I agree with you.
Excellent version! This was in the days when Elton had a great singing voice. Shame that these live performances were never filmed though.
There's a great BBC film of another concert this same year (74) - no John Lennon, but Rod Stewart appears at the end. Very good televised concert.
Elton still does have a great singing voice, just a different range
It would've been the first and only time Lennon played this masterpiece live, but Elton John has to sing most of the song because it's his show, I love Elton, but man come on.
They were playing his version of the song...
I'm fine with it's his version of the song. That said, having Lennon sing a verse would've been very cool.
@@user-tb2wz1tr8y John was terrified of playing live at this point...
I'll never forget seeing him at Live Peace In Toronto (one of his few shows as a single)... Tickets were cheap and just a few days before it we were driving up the main downtown TO drag when it was announced he was coming over with Clapton and Co... amazing!
And John was great, in white from head to toe along with his White Epiphone... Yoko did her bag act and ruined a couple of songs but it was amazing to see... and you could hear it... loved it!
It should have been John Lennon singing this song
Sure wish there was a video out there to view…
Adoro a voz e o piano de Elton John!
My dad turned me on to this song
Now he has been killed
Miss him. Still got this jam
Thank you
Sorry to hear about that brother.
@@ahmedmahon2022 he said dad 👌🏻
sorry to hear about that, bro
@@chezzachezza7325
São dois maravilhosos artistas:John Lennon e Elton John, juntos!
Wow I wish I would have seen this concert 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
and how could this not be on video? 😭
lennons last concert performance
ruclips.net/video/4fFfbp_5qlg/видео.html
@@RonnieFriend that's not the song
No, there's no real video of the song. But that video at least shows some very rare film clips of the actual concert including EJ & Lennon together.....
Its not like they knew it would be SUCH an important event. Recording stuff on film wasn't cheap (at all) and required a lot of planning to do so.
@@vitorbastos123 its elton john lennon. very important. lol
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
John Lennon, you are the coolest person who ever walked the planet. You changed my life, listening to the white album the frist time was unbeliveable, mindblowing. Give Peace A Chance. Thanks for the wonderful, music, poems, pantings, and fot changing my life.
RIP John Lennon. October 9 1940 - December 8 1980
: , ' (
all the johns...best musicians ever!!
I was there that night and I said to my girlfriend that something very special was going to happen tonight. Later, John Lennon came on and it was like Beatle mania all over again; they were great together. I'll never forget that concert.
Dee Murray...incredible playing...
you can't buy class and talent like this, its why elton is still around today, and so would have john..... magnificent music also lives forever...... ynwa john......rip
When I was 20 yrs I watched Elton perform "Your Song" with the London Symphony Orchestra. From then on, I was and still am a great follower of his music.This is an accolade to his musicianship.
One of the greatest covers ever. Elton made this his own. GREAT!
SOLO IS A GREAT ADDITION!
I have owned this record for a long time. It is on a 12" single. Prob out of my 1500 records, this is at the top! The closest I ever came to see a video! I think that is Lennon at the end singing Lucy about 3 times.
happy birthday john!
Saw Elton John last night in concert. At the State Farm Arena.
With a Friend's assistance, Elton John Autographed this Album cover and another...
Wow...I am still on cloud 9...
This is so, so, so, Surreal...
Me too--I was 8 or 9 and the electricity coming off that 45 still gives me goose bumps almost 40 years later...10,000 years from now someone/thing will come across that "B" side and say: "Hey these guys knew how to party!" :-)
Brother John made THIS an event ! Brother John sitting on a park bench was an event. ❤️one and only 🚬😎💩
The drums and bass sound so tight, great live production
Side note; was hoping John would sing this 😔
Now that is what I call a great duet. Two great talents.
On guitar and vocals...Dr. Winston O' Boogie. :)
One of my favorite "nom de plumes" chosen by John!
Perhaps the greatest musician of our time,
Elton John Lennon.
Ultima apparizione in pubblico per John Lennon 😢
Stupendi entrambi
I saw EJ last year here in McAllen Texas, a small backwater place in deep south texas.(i couldnt believe he was coming here!) I have seen a lot of shows, Mccartney, dire strats, clapton, winwood,but i have never been to a better show than Eltons. I became a big fan overnight. I always like lucy by him, but i was totally blown away by him and his band also. Elton, I hope you get this message. You are one of the best. John would be proud.
Elton & lennon..i dont know how u can go wrong with this...
LEGENDS!
Essa versão também é melhor .do que a que toca na na novela !
Ear candy
Fantastic!
I doubt he was high look again please. He looks like master pianist performing his craft and enjoying himsfhimsf.I think hes wonderful in every😊way much love from this fan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
the lyric "newspaper taxi's when sung right after the bridge is when the song turns great
“Marmalade skies”
Perfect.
Beautiful, Elton and John... great era of rock n roll...
If you ever manage to see it...there'a 1990 John Lennon tribute show that was hosted by Michael Douglas ( the actor ) that featured a cover of Lucy done by Natalie Cole that's pretty incredible too...
r.i.p. johnny thanks for giving me wonderful music i can always treasure.
I was only two at the time of this concert but oh how I so wish I could have been there to see it...probably one of the greatest concerts in the histoiry of music....
That bass intro tho
Awesome...Awesome...Awesome!...My Ears are Happy! Happy Happy!
yup this song was no doubt an acid trip...allthough the bass and the words are above reality...amazing!!!!
this song is soooo trippy i love watchin the yellow submarine version too BEATLES LEGENDS FOREVER!!!
Lovly Pictures
elton did great justice to this classic song I love it... the horns were used due to its popularity back in the 70s aswell as the fuzzy bass and piano.........awesome....
Lennon Forever.............
I want that telecaster so badly!
Unique to have both straordinary artists together
My Favorite
Amo essa canção todas as versões 🎶❤
Elton John Lennon
Thank you for posting this live version of this Lennon/McCartney classic. I also love Natalie Cole's version of that song too.
UR welcome!
It’s a Lennon classic
the intro is awesome! the bass line, guitar + piano...epic
ELTON JOHN AND JOHN LENNON OH MY GAWD!!!
Ugh.. on such a classic song and such a phenomenal video, I don't see why people feel the need to make comments about Lady Gaga. The woman is hardly in the same category as Elton & Lennon. Come on people!
GREAT
Gotta give a standing ovation and it's not even a live show ......
I was surprised and thrilled to get the extended cd version of here and there and promise you will too