Elton John - Moon River
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2008
- Moon River, wider than a mile,
I'm crossing you in style some day.
Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker,
wherever you're going I'm going your way.
Two drifters off to see the world.
There's such a lot of world to see.
We're after the same rainbow's end--
waiting 'round the bend,
my huckleberry friend,
Moon River and me. 
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My Mom just passed away yesterday she was 91. This was a song she used to sing to me when I was a child. She was a beautiful singer like Streisand but she decided to raise a family of 7. This song will always be in my heart reminding me of her.
So beautiful. Music is magical.
Exact story with me.!!
My mon had six kids.
Rip to our moms
So very sad for your loss, you never stop missing your mom. My mother had 7 of us also, I'm number three. Lost her in 2013 and I still cry. Your mom was a wonderful person! God bless you sweet daughter of.
@@jayceew.rabbit9358 thank you it'll be a year soon that she passed. Sorry for your loss as well. Funny enough I am the 3rd born in my family too!
@@DeborahDion-qw1fr I am so sorry, I know all to well how hard it is to handle the loss! I'm still having a hard time adjusting and it will be 11 years this coming Oct. You are still in the early stages. And that is a very delicate stage! Just know that she loved you very much, and still does!!! And she is very proud of you! Just know that she just wants you to keep going and wants you to be happy cause that would make her happy! I am sending you a big hug cause I know what your going through!!! 🙏😢
I'm rediscovering this song after listening to it many times with my mom, She passed away today at age 92. It was her favorite song. Now I see why.
I wish you the best and i hope your mum is now with god . best regards from germany kevin
I'm very sorry for your loss. It's never easy to say goodbye to a parent. I hope this song brings you beautiful memories of your mom.
What a lovely song to honor and celebrate your mother.
Your comment touched me. It was my father's favourite song. We had a Mancini album at home which featured it. My dad, today, would have been 94. We played the Frank Sinatra version at his funeral.
A woman of great taste...
Everyone has covered Moon River and it makes me cry 😢everytime. We that grew up with this in the 60s. Thank you Elton!!! 😊
but would you ever expect ERIC CLAPTON to cover it??? But he did ... with JEFF BECK ... 2 legendary guitarists! great stuff!
i cry also but raised in the 80ies 😇
@@valerietomsic8454 I am 61 and I love this memory ♥ of my childhood memories 💖. I have had a beautiful life with my mother and father that are obviously not here with me anymore and I am reflecting more so when I lost my sweet daughter.
Yes one of those great timeless songs ànd my late and dear friend Johnny O'Keefe recorded on an album in 1963 srudio album called about Johnnys version was soulful and with much emotion Elton's version different again but absolutléy beutful moon river one the greatest songs of the 20th century
Jerry Butler???
No matter who sings this song I feel as if it brings out the true emotions in the person.
I agree. A true masterpiece! In my opinion, without this song, even Audrey Hepburn would not be so perfect, as we all remember her. Magic of art and cinema occurs, when Audrey starts singing this song
I agree with the both of you. And the beautiful thing about this song is just about anyone can sing this song without much difficulty as long as long they have some musical talent. It's not too high or not too low for anyone to sing. Audrey Hepburn was not known to be singer and she didn't even sing a note in any of her movies until Breakfast At Tiffany's.
Henry Manicini wrote the song's music and arranged the key of it specifically for Audrey to sing. After a first viewing, one of the producers said, We have to get rid of that song. Audrey smiled and said, "Over My Dead Body." Beautiful song!
have you listen to Frank Ocean’s?
Ben Pritchett this song and Wise Men Say. Both get me every time!❤️
BRILLIANT. Like everything Elton does, he takes a song you've heard many times before and makes it his own.
Absolutely on the money
I danced this song with my
Sweet mom in her final days. She loved it so much. Hearing Elton sing it is just amazingly beautiful.
Brilliant version. It really demonstrates what a great voice Elton John has. He demonstrates such wonderful musicianship in his arrangement of this much loved classic. Combined with his fabulous piano playing this is hard to top. I think only Audrey can do so and she does so by her sensitivity, great beauty and singing and playing in the context of Holly Golightly’s life story. Aren’t we lucky to be able to enjoy both at the tips of our fingers.
just more proof Elton is one of this worlds most talented singer/songwriter of these past century's .I can't believe how much I like this version, pure talent!
One of the most, if not the most, beautifully evocative popular songs ever written. Thank you Elton John.
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Thank you ,Audrey Hepburn
I wake at 6.30 every Sunday morning so I can play this song several times. My darling Josie passed away at 6.40 am on 16/05/21, 11 weeks ago, was one of her all time favourite songs. I do play the half instrumental version by Henri Mancini I found on iTunes. Love you, my darling. Xxx
Now I'm crying for another reason just now hearing this again, I am so sorry for your loss, may God give you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow 🙏
Every time I find out Elton John covered a song, I HAVE to listen to it, because he never fails to be totally amazing.
dude sang the instructions to a stove once with no preparation and I had goosebumps!
1O 8 like Best player on the keys too
@@liamwhitcombe1237 what makes u so ugly?
Even I my self I sing that song in karaoke...
He fails rarely but I think his Bohemian Rhapsody version is not really good.
This is absolutely the BEST version of this song ever. Elton has such a beautiful voice. Thank you for this it gives me chill bumps all over omg
Sensacional interpretação de uma das mais lindas canções já escritas. Elton John é fantástico. 👏🏻👏🏻✌🏻🇧🇷
Muito linda,na voz de Elton John.
Como sempre, estraçalhando, arrasando...
Sem mais.
Amazing he honored that song in singing it the way that Andy Williams wished he could have he made it his own with his vocal range that I am very sure that Andy Williams would have loved to hear it. Thank you Elton John for doing that song the honor that it deserves.
Elton has Andy to thank for his first American tv appearance
Yes, this interpretation reminds of Andy Williams, and Elton John makes it its own... great musician and singer!
I might have to agree. This is one of my favorite songs and I really only love the Mancini orchestra version with the choir. The Andy Williams version never hit the mark like it should have imo. Elton’s is pretty good.
Well. I always liked Andy Williams version but for my money this beats it hands down.
@@williamward9755 I agree ! Andy Williams sung it well - very well, in fact- but lacking in the pathos from other versions. For my money, nobody did it better than Audrey Hepburn, but Elton comes close.
Elton adds his own inimitable style to a much loved classic song. A wonderful live performance; his professionalism and talent makes this seem effortless.
I don't think there's another song out there that stirs the emotions like this one does irrespective of who sings it.
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Gosh, those deep piano chords Elton plays, just makes his music pierce my soul...
I cry every time I watch the last scene of Breakfast at Tiffany's. This is my favorite song of all time. I first heard it when the movie was first released and it has remained my favorite. Nobody has ever topped Audrey Hepburn's version..... sorry Elton
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He show's how eternal Moon River is ... gorgeous ... listen to the other versions too -- Lois Armstrong, Audrey Hepburn, Cpatlton & Beck, but I never thought I say this about my parent's music, and I'm 52. There are just some songs that bridge the generations. This is one of them. Tonight is Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Hong Kong and China and Vietnam. Andy Williams wasn't a superstar, like today. But if all I left behind was this song, I'd be proud of my life. RIP Andy Williams.
All I can say is WOW! I always have been a big Elton John fan but this is beyond comparison. He took an already classic song and made it his own. Just a beautiful rendition of a beautiful song.
Thank you Elton John for bringing my Grandmother’s living room back to life...she loved this song..you are simply wonderful
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When I was a child, I loved this song and still do. I am a river swimmer: the Tennessee, Ohio, Drava, Mura, and Danube. This song moved me as a child, an adult, and as one who swims rivers. I know from experience that rivers are wider than a mile. The people along the rivers I've swum reinforced what I learned from Moon River, they are, in fact, a lot wider than a mile.
You don't actually swim in the Ohio?? Yuck. I live within a few blocks of it and I've not even walked to it since I've lived here. I can see the Cincinnati skyline from here.
@@nancydemoss8421 I swam the distance from start to finish. I think it took me 59 days. It was the most polluted rivers I ever swam. I think. We never were sure about the radiation from bombs dropped in/near the Danube between Serbia and Croatia. There was very little life in the Ohio River... mostly Asian carp. That is cool you can see the Cincinnati skyline. Thanks for the comment. Love when I have an opportunity to reminisce.
@@mimihughes7318 Carp! I forgot all about those. My father would take me fishing with him but we only fished a couple of creeks off the river in Indiana. As you stated, reminiscing.
Be well!
Omg, I'm not sure if I ever heard Elton do a cover.
This melts my heart.
Wicked awesome.
Sir Elton John really Nailed this wonderful song, His pitch perfect rendition and Piano skills speak for them selves.
a truely Fabulous cover of a great song Thankyou Sir.
Sir John, you made me cry. Please put this out for those of us who love you and this song.
Elton John, you have the most beautiful voice and you sing with such emotion, passion. You are a gem.
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As with Terri my Mom always played this song when I was about 10 years old. I'm 70 now and did not know Elton did a version of it . I sit here and cry.
Elton has a lot of stuff, and now he owns Moon River. Wow.
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Thank you ,Audrey Hepburn
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One of the best versions I ever heard! Did not know Elton ever sang this song. It was my daughters favorite song and movie (Breakfast at Tiffany's) Love it. She would say "remember we're after the same rainbows end". Moon River and you sweetheart, love you.
Here's Elton at his best, with a beautiful '60s classic.
This was truly excellent.
Magnificent!He is definitely one of the greatest singers in the world.
I'm standing up in 2020, and clapping (standing ovation)-BRAVO!!!
are You Stilll Standing parapapapapaaa?
@@dawiddziuba2960 Yes sir! How can one not appreciate this masterpiece? I believe Sir Elton should do a few albums with crooner songs, like Sir Rod Stewart did a few years back!!!
@@gtmobayer Ahhh I'd love to here some good old crooners in Sir Elton's version... Maybe some day
Every time I watch the video! Such an amazing rendition!!! I just stood up!
Let's hope so! It would've been nice to hear some collaborations! Tom Jones, Tony Bennett & Sir Rod come to mind!
I remember growing up hearing this song. I was fortunate enough to be able to experience all different types of music. This song is very special to me. Thank you very very much!❤
Yes. This version exudes so much talent. Elton John is incredible.
Only could interpret some of the words you said but Bellisima. Elton is magnfico.
Elton certainly knows a good tune when he hears it. This was the kind of melody Paul McCartney said he aspired to writing.
Wherever this is I LOVE the acoustics. Elton, too, his piano style projects deeply powerful energy.
Magnifique chanson !!! Merci beaucoup Elton John !!! J'adore !!! Magnifique et Grand Bravo !!! Super belle la chanson !!! Merci encore !!!
Nobody could do it like Andy Williams. He had the best voice. It was his signature song.
Yes he was!
Absolutely right You are! 😘
Saw Andy perform it at Ceasar's Palace in 1978, one of the best performances I have ever seen.
Sir Elton,I like your version of this old beatuiful song and I enjoyed hearing you speak french.
I love this song. Elton, you've done a great rendition of it. Thank you.
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i love this song-Audrey Hepburn
I an crying.. 😪.. soooo beautiful...and the memories of lovely Audrey...
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I already knew that Sir Elton would do a beautiful rendition of this song, but I was floored that he also knows enough French to say a few lines.
Je suis abasourdi et j'ai vraiment adoré. Rock on Sir Elton.
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Making a mark after so many timeless versions of this song is a challenge. Elton John just added one more to the list of the classic performances of Moon River. The end note touches your heart and resonates. Thanks, Elton. Love from Bangladesh.
andy williams besy audry second
Hey try hearing Melissa’s version search 3x17 moon river duet that’s one of my fav
Asrar Chowdhury
Elton John made this song his own
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First time I've heard him cover a song in my 48 years of loving him MASSIVELY. I'm dead. What a beautiful and extraordinary talent and human being.
one ot the most beautiful songs of all the time...
Agreed, but I never really knew HOW beautiful until I heard and saw Elton in this performance. Why, he asked, “because I LOVE it!” ❤️
Absolutely
I lovely this song!J'adore!
Le son sort du piano, mais la voie sort de ses "tripes" ce qui donne toute la valeur à son interprétation. Bravo.
He has a Midas touch, any music he sings It changes the most beautiful song has been heard. Blessed Elton John.
No wonder he was "Knighted"; such an amazing artist! I was fortunate enough to see him in Seattle in 1998!
Not to nit-pick but he's also a great humanitarian.
I got to see him twice in Cincinnati. 1977 and again in the 90s.
He was late opening his 90s show because Mick Jagger was passing through and came to Riverbend to see him. Or so we were told.
@@nancydemoss8421 so mick didn't come after all
Amazing performance. Elton is amazing!
I love Elton John's voice!!...so many great singers out there...some how I always go back to him!
I've been an Elton fan for 45 years and I still prefer him singing tenor and falsetto style as he did throughout the 70s. The baritone is too limited in range for a lot of his material. We'll never see him perform "Island Girl" again. lol
@@ldchappell1 i like his baritone better off dead and indian sunset. his newer albums are rlly underappreciated.
My favourite song from first hearing it from Breakfast at Tiffanys. That and other songs made me want to travel. And I did. But now hate being here in England under the TORY regime. I am 76 so have had my time but urge younger people to go, follow your dreams. Last year I went to Bali, Indonesia, to stay with my son and his lovely wife Ari, and I hope to go again soon.
When you can go from All The Young Girls, Sat night, Love Lies Bleeding, to this most beautiful rendition, you've got great artistic range. Hey....after all, it's Elton.
what a magnificent version :) havent ever heard elton singing it:)
I've never heard him sing this before, what a lovely version. Elton John is one person that I would love to see but never had the chance too. Maybe one day I'll run into him and get to tell him how I've loved him since the 70s.
Andy Williams does my favorite rendition but I do love this version.
This Man is everything for somebody..... Through his voice one can hear more than talent.
Great classic song so many great covers this was an unexpected great surprise! Fantastic!
The control with which Elton John has sung every word of this song is incredible.I was very sad yesterday and on hearing this song so beautifully felt like a balm on my heart .
My dad used to sing this every night to me at bed time, he passed away when I was 11 years old, love listening to it, brings back great memories of my dad ❤
This is one of the greatest songs of all time it doesn't get better than this...a lighting bolt to the soul a path to heaven
a true masterpiece performed by a living, breathing work of pure art ❤
Nina Ehrlich
Sir Elton John is so classy. He truly energizes by playing for his fans. He doesn't let you down... He will play for hours.. I experienced him a few yrs back in Calgary...probably one of my fav concerts..I loved his energy, his devotion to his fans, his sincerity... quite the person.And to hear his French...nicely done Elton!! You take the time to learn the proper accent and pronunciation and to boot... you choose a beautiful but almost forgotten song and brought it to the for-front again for those who don't know it ; or for those of us who know it and ( IMHO ) appreciate what you did with it... respectfully individualized... BRAVO!!
Wow.
I think this is my favorite rendition of this beautiful song.
Bravo Sir Elton John.
Ah Elton I have got goosebumbs. Beautiful 😁
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Wow! anyone can sing beautifully but not all singers can put emotions in their songs. Elton did an amazing job by putting raw emotions in this performance.
God has truly blessed Elton with singing any style song with great success and feeling. He pulls the listeners right into it,
I love you Elton, such a huge talent! I didn't expect to like this version as much as the original but I love it!
Beg your pardon... I don't think he was interested in outdoing Andy Williams or anyone else... I'm just glad he offered us this rendition of Moon River with his very own incomparable voice and musicality... Thanks, Elton!!!
Also done by Eric Clapton
You said everything !
There is no outdoing of Andy Williams when it comes to this song. IMO his is the best there is. I love his voice, he sings so smooth and effortlessly. I do like Eltons rendition, I'll let Elton come in a very close 2nd. LOL
I recently discovered a version by Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, omg it is sublime and I now play it every single evening. Please give it a try simply gorgeous xx
@@janicesladek8418 Frank 'Ol Blue Eyes' does a good version too.
I love this so much that I would like this vid at my funeral, because Elton John has been my favorite musician ever since I was a kid and he's still my fave today!!! I love you Elton!❤️💕😘
Absolutely brilliant rendition! Sir Elton John is amazing
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I love this version and Audrey hepburns 😍
what about andy williams?
@@ned756 And Angelina Jordan?
maddie and jacob collier?
Best👍
Nobody sings this like Andy Williams. Brings me to tears every time. Audrey Hepburn in the movie is beautiful, but more wistful. All these other nobodies we've never heard of can't ever stand up to the originals. I don't like Elton singing it either.
So moving...I want this song played when I leave this world one day.
Me too xx
Mais uma vez Elton arrasou com essa interpretação de Moon River!
He killed it alright. Moon River is NOT a "belt it out" song.
The very first syllable, Elton sounded like he was constipated and trying to push a stuck turd out.
Moon River requires soft tenderness, expressing hope in love. Elton John cannot do that.
A great singer is one who knows his limitations. This song is NOT a song for a guy who belts out, screams, yells every song.
This rendition sucked.
Audrey Hepburn's version is still the most beautifully conveyed and best done. She is why it won an Academy Award.
Just speaking a courageous truth.
Phänomenal how Elton John plays piano. Such a great talent I like all his songs
Beautiful piano, beautiful phrasing, a great performance of a great song.
Magnificent ! Elton’s voice is pure golden talent. Soothing, powerful, unique. Sings with so much love…..One of my favorite songs with one of my favorite singers. Can’t get any better…thank you Sir Elton John.❤❤❤
what a fantastic version of moon river
I am impressed he was speaking in French. Classic music by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Johnny Mercer (1961).
Wowwwww! Como tudo que ele canta é maravilhoso, esta canção ficou linda demais com Elton. I love Moon River,
Andy heard Elton from heaven. Thank you Elton!
It is my favorite!!! Bravo !!!
What a legendary voice. Thank you Elton john for sharing your gift with us.
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Incrível como a mesma música interpretada por diversos talentos se encaixa perfeitamente no estilo de cada um.
Beautiful rendition by the magnificent Elton John; always a gorgeous voice
My mom and dad's song... I have sailed these waters in Savannah GA ❤
Omg! Simply beautiful!
i have never been a fan of Elton, but WOW!!!
OMG. Sir ELTON s a musical genius!!
I think Elton John has such a beautiful voice and sings it best 😍
Beautiful version of one of my favorite songs 😎👍👍👍
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Lovely version. It only could be from Elton John, great musician, sensible person. He's real the one.
this is a gift to humanity!!! superb!!
Powerful and male voice for a wonderful rendition of this great song.Thanks
Seit Dianas tod habe evige respekt von Elton Jonn! Ich hörte ihm sooo gern! ❤
What a true talent!
Amazing rendition💕
this is a brilliant version of moon river, i love it
Such a great piano player…one of a kind performer
This is hauntingly beautiful. Thank you so much for this elton
Me surprised Sir.Elton sang this song.Very beatiful movie misic this is！❤😂
Love Elton and his version of this beautiful song.
I've heard this live by Elton two times. I was blown away. He's the only one that make a cover better than original. As many times before
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This is NOT better than Audrey Hepburn’s version!
So sorry for your loss! Your mom had really good times with you! It’s just wonderful listening songs with their children
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