@@partslig123 if your talking about best career Elton tops Jerry Lee Lewis all day but yeah when it comes to piano talent honestly idk who is the better pianist
Just amazing. What a show this must have been. Clearly during the 2nd leg of The Big Picture tour, as this was part of the band setlist. But so much better with just the piano.
That's why I think that Elton John is one of the greatest Rock 'n' Roll pianists of all time!!! The people who connect EJ only with his quiet ballads (which nonetheless have their right to exist, too) definitely miss out on an important facet of his music. They just don't get the whole picture!
Elton John can play any style on the piano. He's so talented. And he has no typical pianist hands. His hands are small and his fingers are short. Thats even more impressing
"Jerry Lee Lewis was always a big influence on me. He’s the best rock ‘n’ roll pianist ever. I couldn’t play like him because he’s too fast.” - Elton John
Good grief....There's only one Jerry Lee Lewis, there will never be another. Elton John is incredible and an amazing singer and player. They are very different and none is better than the other. A lot of people have more vocal range and piano knowledge than Jerry Lee Lewis, but there is only one Killer and artists like him who tour for 7 decades and release music for 7 decades and have the kind of natural born swag and confidence in himself are super rare. Elton John wasn't just being polite about Jerry Lee....Jerry Lee is the real deal. He is what everyone who has ever played rock music has tried to be. He is supremely an INDIVIDUAL and has spent his 84 years on this earth playing to the max with the talent that the creator has given him. Show some goddamn respect.....this is a force of nature the likes of which we wont see again in this lifetime. There is only one Jerry Lee Lewis, so it doesnt matter who sings it better or plays it more complicated, they are not Jerry Lee and that's what we should look at with him...Jerry Lee Lewis, the INDIVIDUAL. The Killer himself. Soon to be 8 decades of released music with his name on it. There is only one. Take it all in and watch every clip available from 7 decades so far. They'll never be another.
"Jerry Lee Lewis was always a big influence on me. He’s the best rock ‘n’ roll pianist ever. I couldn’t play like him because he’s too fast.” - Elton John
Comparing Elton John's piano playing to Jerry Lee Lewis' has no point. Both artists have their own style and both are excellent piano players. JLL is more of a Boogie Boogie player, Elton has more of a rolling chord style. However, when they are singing, Elton uses a far more complicated accompaniment than Jerry Lee. Elton John could easy perform a two hour concert without a band (which he did multiple times). He can create a nice full sound using only his piano. That's something that would be hard for JLL. Though his playing is very good, his 'simplified' playing when he is singing would start to get boring after a while. Because he leaves a lot of gaps and often just uses chords. Elton John never loses his rolling, very rhythmic, piano style and he never leaves gaps. Like I have said before both artists are advanced rock pianists, but in my opinion Elton John is the superior one. Not only compared to Jerry Lee Lewis but compared to every other rock pianist. No offense of course to other piano playing singers!
You simply right on one point but completely wrong on the other. Elton even said himself that technically Jerry is a much better piano player. Jerry is a better pianist sorry he is Elton is a great talent I admire him as well, I play piano myself, Jerry is just s god in the piano. Boogie woogie style piano is much harder to play than the kind of pop style Elton plays it just is I know from experience. It's very close but Jerry lee is the better piano player. And at one point in his career Jerry had arguably one of the best country voices in the game in the 60s but Jerry's voice went down hill in the 70s I mean he was still a good singer then and into the 80s but man in the 60s he was the best in my opinion.
You obviously aren't giving the credit Jerry deserves here. He is a far more superior piano player with more years of experience. And you also haven't listened to much of his stuff. Jerry didn't only play and sing rock and roll, he did country, pop, blues, and whatever he wanted to do. And he most certainly could create a full sound with just the piano and himself. He could easily play without any band. Elton is a good player, but he ain't no Jerry Lee.
Hello, is there any way you could post the whole concert as it would be amazing! And where did you get these videos?? They are totally amazing to hear the rest of the concert, so if you have it, please contact me or post them! :)
@@EltonStuff And Iv'e seen in some other comments that you have the whole show, is there anyway i could get my hands on it? I know it's alot to ask but i am really interested in this show and i would be so happy if you could upload the whole thing or maybe send it to me?
Not to bad.... A good Syncopated Rythem, BUT..... Elton can not Match Jerry Lewis piano Playing. The reality ..... everyone has different levels of ability and Talent. Elton is good on the piano, Billy Joel is very Good; Jerry Lee Was Exceptional....
"Jerry Lee Lewis was always a big influence on me. He’s the best rock ‘n’ roll pianist ever. I couldn’t play like him because he’s too fast.” - Elton John. Look this quote up if you don't believe
Rockin' Resurrection whatever he says doesn’t matter. He can’t go around saying he is better then other artists. He has been relevant since the 80. Don’t forget this. Elton has an immense talent, and we have had the privilege of being able to hear him.
@@rockinresurrection6542 but he can think that Elton is better. It depends on persons opinions. I think also that Elton is much better singer and pianist but i know that JLL was eltons idol, and i respect Jerry, but Elton is more my style
I guess it's only polite to say that about the original artist. But Jerry was more inclined to stop on the piano when he sang. Also there's never a pause with Elton's right hand... the licks just keep coming to it. Could Jerry have done this song as a solo performance??
@@1091Floyd21 Jerry did it as a solo performance several times. I think EJ's version is more "clear" if this does make any sense. The thing about JLL is that he just IS rock & roll. He's fast, wild, badass..... and that's what R & R is all about. Though he plays so fast, he still hit the right keys everytime and oh lord how he really smashes them
@@rockinresurrection6542 They're both fast. The tempo decides how 'fast' one is, but Elton has more embellishments. Just look at how long he plays piano for before he even starts to sing. JLL wouldn't do anything particularly interesting on the piano with his right hand to fill the gaps. He'd just run his hand up and down the keys over and over. At least that's what I saw in one of his solo versions.
@@rockinresurrection6542 I believe it. Maybe Elton was being humble (he always is when he talks about musicians that he is miles better than), or maybe he actually believes it! The reality is that Elton is better than most of his influences... like David Ackles for example. Do you think Lewis is faster than Elton?
A 9-foot grand. A microphone. A few monitors.
Black wardrobe. Clear glasses.
Nothing between us and the talent.
The best rock piano player!!
Jerry Lee Lewis is the king.Just ask Elton.
@@partslig123 cant deny that
@@partslig123 if your talking about best career Elton tops Jerry Lee Lewis all day but yeah when it comes to piano talent honestly idk who is the better pianist
@@benjaminst-cyr8028 Elton played a wider spectrum: from classically inspired piano pieces to fast rock'n'roll songs.
OMG YES I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE FOOTAGE OF THIS
This is my favorite cover Elton did!!!!!!
westisbe5t No. This is the last track of a 2 hour solo show performed for CitiBank employees.
Retro Reginald It’s great 👍. Here’s another Elton cover of Great Balls of Fire: ruclips.net/video/j9GUptIDufM/видео.html
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I love this song and now seeing Elton play this makes it even better
Elton is the real deal.
Just amazing. What a show this must have been. Clearly during the 2nd leg of The Big Picture tour, as this was part of the band setlist. But so much better with just the piano.
Sounds like Elton is playing how he would imagine greatballs of fire would be played in the style of Dr.John.
What a version. Jeeezzzzz
I love it; its big Elton , he knows how to play piano, the gentleman
Unbelieveble archive!!! Uploaded the same day of my birthday
Thanks!!!
Vegas Channel happy birthday!
That's why I think that Elton John is one of the greatest Rock 'n' Roll pianists of all time!!!
The people who connect EJ only with his quiet ballads (which nonetheless have their right to exist, too) definitely miss out on an important facet of his music. They just don't get the whole picture!
Elton John can play any style on the piano. He's so talented. And he has no typical pianist hands. His hands are small and his fingers are short. Thats even more impressing
yes Elton IS THE BEST PIANO PLAYER IN POPULAR MUSIC
WITHOUT ANY DOUBT
Jerry takes the cake on rock n roll brother but john is right there with him. Great artist and a great pianist.
GENIUS LIKE NONE OTHER
Seriously Great!!!!!
Awesome! Nice he is inspirated in Jerry lee two of my biggest idols
Off the charts
Genius!
"Jerry Lee Lewis was always a big influence on me. He’s the best rock ‘n’ roll pianist ever. I couldn’t play like him because he’s too fast.” - Elton John
Elton was being nice. Jerry Lee can't hold a "Candle" to Elton
@@marccodispoti6658 lmao
Good grief....There's only one Jerry Lee Lewis, there will never be another. Elton John is incredible and an amazing singer and player. They are very different and none is better than the other. A lot of people have more vocal range and piano knowledge than Jerry Lee Lewis, but there is only one Killer and artists like him who tour for 7 decades and release music for 7 decades and have the kind of natural born swag and confidence in himself are super rare. Elton John wasn't just being polite about Jerry Lee....Jerry Lee is the real deal. He is what everyone who has ever played rock music has tried to be. He is supremely an INDIVIDUAL and has spent his 84 years on this earth playing to the max with the talent that the creator has given him. Show some goddamn respect.....this is a force of nature the likes of which we wont see again in this lifetime. There is only one Jerry Lee Lewis, so it doesnt matter who sings it better or plays it more complicated, they are not Jerry Lee and that's what we should look at with him...Jerry Lee Lewis, the INDIVIDUAL. The Killer himself. Soon to be 8 decades of released music with his name on it. There is only one. Take it all in and watch every clip available from 7 decades so far. They'll never be another.
@@marccodispoti6658 Elton was being being honest.
@@j.d.f.6281 You got that right.
Best piano player of all times
EJ I LOVE YOU
Equally silly statement. Big fan myself, but not the best piano player of all times.
"Jerry Lee Lewis was always a big influence on me. He’s the best rock ‘n’ roll pianist ever. I couldn’t play like him because he’s too fast.” - Elton John
This is Great !!! Thanks !!! :))
Best rock piano player of all times
"You grab my willy, you drive me silly". Fair play to him for putting those lyrics in.
great
Comparing Elton John's piano playing to Jerry Lee Lewis' has no point. Both artists have their own style and both are excellent piano players. JLL is more of a Boogie Boogie player, Elton has more of a rolling chord style.
However, when they are singing, Elton uses a far more complicated accompaniment than Jerry Lee. Elton John could easy perform a two hour concert without a band (which he did multiple times). He can create a nice full sound using only his piano. That's something that would be hard for JLL. Though his playing is very good, his 'simplified' playing when he is singing would start to get boring after a while. Because he leaves a lot of gaps and often just uses chords. Elton John never loses his rolling, very rhythmic, piano style and he never leaves gaps.
Like I have said before both artists are advanced rock pianists, but in my opinion Elton John is the superior one. Not only compared to Jerry Lee Lewis but compared to every other rock pianist. No offense of course to other piano playing singers!
You simply right on one point but completely wrong on the other. Elton even said himself that technically Jerry is a much better piano player. Jerry is a better pianist sorry he is Elton is a great talent I admire him as well, I play piano myself, Jerry is just s god in the piano. Boogie woogie style piano is much harder to play than the kind of pop style Elton plays it just is I know from experience. It's very close but Jerry lee is the better piano player. And at one point in his career Jerry had arguably one of the best country voices in the game in the 60s but Jerry's voice went down hill in the 70s I mean he was still a good singer then and into the 80s but man in the 60s he was the best in my opinion.
Jerry Lee Lewis is one of Elton's favorite singer/musician.I truly belive that Elton would not agree with your comment at all.
@@luthermoore2969 You hit the hammer right on the nail.
You obviously aren't giving the credit Jerry deserves here. He is a far more superior piano player with more years of experience. And you also haven't listened to much of his stuff. Jerry didn't only play and sing rock and roll, he did country, pop, blues, and whatever he wanted to do. And he most certainly could create a full sound with just the piano and himself. He could easily play without any band. Elton is a good player, but he ain't no Jerry Lee.
@@luthermoore2969 the reason why his voice changed is because of a broken nose he suffered from when he was on the honky tonk circuit.
Love that shit!
here we can hear the effects of The Big Picture Tour
Hello, is there any way you could post the whole concert as it would be amazing! And where did you get these videos?? They are totally amazing to hear the rest of the concert, so if you have it, please contact me or post them! :)
I’ll be uploading more from this concert soon!
@@EltonStuff Amazing! Can't wait, is this footage from the Citibank cd that was released back in 98?
@@EltonStuff And Iv'e seen in some other comments that you have the whole show, is there anyway i could get my hands on it? I know it's alot to ask but i am really interested in this show and i would be so happy if you could upload the whole thing or maybe send it to me?
Great cover but Jerry Lee is the master of this classic.
More precision in his playing than Billy Joel or Jerry Lee Lewis.
Billy is better than both
@@WakaWaka2468 Billy admits that "Elton kicks my ass on playing the piano"....Billy isn't in the same league
@@WakaWaka2468 Jerry is better than both
You're out of your damn mind if you think that Elton has more precision than Jerry
@@marccodispoti6658 how would it sound if Billy said I’m better than Elton?Billy is very humble and respects his elders.
Ain't got what the killer has. But a great talent. No doubt.
Agreeed
Not to bad.... A good Syncopated Rythem, BUT..... Elton can not Match Jerry Lewis piano Playing. The reality ..... everyone has different levels of ability and Talent. Elton is good on the piano, Billy Joel is very Good; Jerry Lee Was Exceptional....
Blows Jerry away!!!!
Hardly :-)
That's not big picture tour, and that's not 1998.
It was during The Big Picture tour - a special solo appearance for CitiBank. And it was May 1998.
I prefer Jerry Lee Lewis, it's more frenetic. But Elton is great here really.
Agreed, Jerry added to much theatrics to the extent where it was just redundant.
EJ>JLL
Pretty sure Elton would say it's the other way around since JLL is one of his Idols
"Jerry Lee Lewis was always a big influence on me. He’s the best rock ‘n’ roll pianist ever. I couldn’t play like him because he’s too fast.” - Elton John. Look this quote up if you don't believe
Rockin' Resurrection whatever he says doesn’t matter. He can’t go around saying he is better then other artists.
He has been relevant since the 80. Don’t forget this. Elton has an immense talent, and we have had the privilege of being able to hear him.
@@rockinresurrection6542 but he can think that Elton is better. It depends on persons opinions. I think also that Elton is much better singer and pianist but i know that JLL was eltons idol, and i respect Jerry, but Elton is more my style
Not got the rythm of jerry Lee Lewis!
the original Jerry Lee Lewis version brought me here. Elton is great but he is no Jerry
I guess it's only polite to say that about the original artist. But Jerry was more inclined to stop on the piano when he sang. Also there's never a pause with Elton's right hand... the licks just keep coming to it. Could Jerry have done this song as a solo performance??
@@1091Floyd21
Jerry did it as a solo performance several times. I think EJ's version is more "clear" if this does make any sense. The thing about JLL is that he just IS rock & roll. He's fast, wild, badass..... and that's what R & R is all about. Though he plays so fast, he still hit the right keys everytime and oh lord how he really smashes them
@@rockinresurrection6542 They're both fast. The tempo decides how 'fast' one is, but Elton has more embellishments. Just look at how long he plays piano for before he even starts to sing. JLL wouldn't do anything particularly interesting on the piano with his right hand to fill the gaps. He'd just run his hand up and down the keys over and over. At least that's what I saw in one of his solo versions.
@@1091Floyd21 false jerry plays this better than anyone. Sorry Elton may be a better singer songwriter, but Jerry can rip the keyboard apart .
@@rockinresurrection6542 I believe it. Maybe Elton was being humble (he always is when he talks about musicians that he is miles better than), or maybe he actually believes it! The reality is that Elton is better than most of his influences... like David Ackles for example. Do you think Lewis is faster than Elton?