John Lennon & Elton John LIVE - I Saw Her Standing There
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Madison Square Garden 1974 November 28 (Thanksgiving). John Lennon came on stage as special guest at the Elton John concert and they did three songs together. We all know the story ......
When John Lennon was recording his "Walls and Bridges" album in 1974, he invited Elton to help him out on a couple of tracks - "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" and "Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)". This was around the same time they also worked together on Elton's releases "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "One Day at a Time". Lennon said of Elton, "I was amazed at his ability. A fine musician, great piano player. I was really pleasantly surprised at the way he could get in on such a loose track and add to it and keep up with the rhythm changes". As Elton and Lennon were enjoying themselves greatly during the recording session, Elton asked Lennon if he would do "Whatever Gets You Thru" with him on stage. Lennon, who no longer performed live, jokingly promised to do so when the song became a #1 hit single. In November that year, it did hit #1, Lennon's only solo single to do so. Elton called him up and reminded him of the promise, and Lennon appeared on stage for three numbers at Elton's 1974 New York City concert at Madison Square Garden. Lennon was terrified, and nearly backed out several times. Finally, as Elton introduced him, he suddenly turned to Bernie Taupin back stage, and said, "I'm not going on unless you go with me". Bernie walked him out to the stage, gave him a light push, and said, "You're on your own". When he came on stage, the audience of 18,000 rose to their feet and applauded for several minutes before they were able to perform the three songs, the final one being the old Beatles' hit "I Saw Her Standing There", which was a song Paul McCartney (not John Lennon!) had sung. It was the first time Lennon sang the song! Elton has said many times that this whole event was one of the high points of his career.
The Elton John Band....memories!! had the pleasure of seeing Elton and the boys in concert in Tulsa the year after John was murdered.
I was one of the lucky ones. My first concert, at the age of 15. I thought they'd all be like that. Unbelievable.
Was at the right place at the right time. Kiki Dee opened, then a video "take me to the pilot" video, then Elton for Funeral for a Friend. John Lennon. Great time. Thanks for the memories.
Lucky you
"An old, estranged fiancé of mine called Paul" - I love it
MI HIJA DE 11 AÑOS ME DICE QUE ERAN NOVIOS¡¡¡¡ MEJOR NO LE HAGO ESCUCHAR ESTA DECLARACION DE JOHN¡¡¡
YES! YES! YES!
I have a bad memory, but I most certainly remember that concert...incredible event!! I was 17.
I was lucky enough to be at this show. Sat in the first row of the blue seats right above the stage. This song, not I Wanna Hold Your Hand, is what got me hooked on the Beatles in '63. To hear John sing this song LIVE is still the greatest concert experience I've ever had. Miss you John!
We will always remember John Lennon
my to fav johns!
45 years ago today. We love you and we miss you John.
Well spotted, i've had this track for twenty odd years and never noticed that.
A scorcher! Rusty as he was live, Lennon still belts this out. The reason for his appearance was that Elton bet him that Whatever Gets You Through The Night would be a number one in the US. Lennon didn't think it would be, and this was the forfeit - to appear live on stage with Elton. Well done Elton, you ought to have had a few more bets with Lennon ..... a fantastic night, shame there were only three numbers - I bet the crowd wished they would have gone on for another two hours .....
Boogie man!
pase el tiempo que pase cuando la musica es buena siempre estara!!!!!!! EN NUESTRA MENTE Y EN NUESTROS OIDOS
Wow. Lennon singing a Paul McCartney. Amazing.
John singing this song just feels so right.
I used to go to my local bar, when this came on the jukebox the place went crazy
Very cool... John Lennon WAS the Beatles!
The Beatles were all four of them. Nothing less, nothing more.
This song has great energy.
pase el tiempo que pase cuando la musica es buena siempre estara!!!!!!!
Esta es la mejor version de esta cancion sin duda!
I was at this concert. Great night. Seeing Lennon live on stage ( at what turned out to be his last stage appearance ever ) was really special. RIP John. As long as music is played, you will be remembered and loved.
"And we thought we'd do a number of an old estranged finacé of mine called Paul..." awwww
@RonnieFriend Hey waht a great slide show! thanks for posting this.
fooking awesome
"Estranged fiance of mine called Paul"
Lennon-McCartney Forever.
Elton is also magical.
i love that he calls paul his old fiance. he always tended to talk about him like that, like they used to be a couple.
I can't remember how long it was before I flipped over my single of Philadephia Freedom and heard this, but after I did, it got played more than the A side.
@VinylCentral
Wow! Under the radar.
Great moment. No matter the state of their personal relationship over the years, John and Paul always respected each other's songs, and this little nod from John made a nice olive branch.
Thanksgiving at the garden 1974,I was there with 2 friends from Old Bethpage. 15 years old
The Beatles really went on with their careers that they never played their older songs ever again after recording it like bands do nowadays so it seems like they forgot about it. Its nice to hear John perform this song 10-11 years after recording and doing it live with The Beatles.
@VinylCentral Indeed. Good ear!
I wish someone had brought a video camera to this show!
@pianorman 'Slippin' and slidin' was an absolute screamer - even after all those years, Lennon nails his colours to the mast as an out-an-out solid gold rocker.
My very first concert and I was able to witness musical history!
Oh yes two greatest of all time john and Elton.
It will be 50 years in Nov. Elton should release it to mark the occasion.
Lennon, Lennon siempre..
i didnt know that this much awesomeness could be contained in one video(:
I was at this concert with an 8mm camera...I do not have a clue what is on that spool that is sitting in my closet. I never watched it!! I guess if I have anything with Lennon on it, I might be rich?? I also brought my cassette recorder to this concert and have the entire concert on probably 4 different cassettes, but it actually sounds pretty good..especially the song Grimsby and the long version of Rocket Man
Well, that was John's last live performance so it would be awesome to get to see it.
DAYUM. I was 15 years old and I don't even remember if I wanted to go to this concert, though my parents would've said no. I did see Elton a few years later in Philly, but never John. Oh the opportunities we miss when we don't know what we're missing :(
what a great version of a classic song, it's almost equal in size
This is what makes You Tube so huge!
@MrJMD37: He performed live the following year (1975)...Concert for Lew Grade...it's on RUclips. He does "Slippin' and Slidin' ", plus "Imagine" (on guitar).
We were there...Joey U, The Bear, Jerry T, Tommy S, Pete City...MSG rocked like an atomic bomb.
What a dynamite team! John and Elton! I also loved the "I Feel Fine" riff at 0:57!
Good ear!
Ryan Power, they just had to tease us with a taste of The Beatles!
Was at this concert at MSG. One of the best of all times. Elton reunited John with Yoko who was there
Thanks for posting this! This was the B-side to my Philadelphia Freedom 45 and one of the first songs I ever rocked out to.
G-D Bless John Lennon.........your music is LEGEND......and we miss you terribly. We wish you were "Here Today"
I wish I had been there "all those years ago" to see them perform
This is great. ahhhh, i love John.
This is when Dreams comes be true =).
Love Johns introduction to the song.
"estranged fiance" ... not ex or something xD so sweet, John
The greatest live collaboration of all time
I feel fine 0:56 💛
holy moly. good ear
Gênio
EMOCIONANTE!!!!!!!!!!
Love the "I Feel Fine" lick.
Great stuff! New Elton album The Union with Leon Russell is superb.
epicamente epico--- EPIC !!
Man, I used to own this 45...was the B-side to "Philadelphia Freedom"...I feel old lol
Great to hear!
Awwww the bromance of john and paul is the greatest in historyyy, they are the best songwriting partnership everr
john lenon forever
He's not dead... He's only sleeping.
just awesome.... thanks for the great share...
Joe
In early '81- right after Lennon's murder- a DC station (Q107) played this "Philadelphia Freedom" B-side frequently!
He was murdered 😭😭😭😪🙏🕯🩷💘🩷🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🏆🕊💐in December of **1980**...
not 1981
It's wonderful but it makes me sad in some way.
How many people on the planet can say they played "I Saw Her Standing There" with John Lennon?
DR.WINSTON O`BOOGIE AT HIS FINEST!!!
@rudeger66 Thumbs up for that one! Me too! And you probably remember that little intro speech word for word too!
Wow! You're one of the lucky ones. My sister "saw" the Beatles live at Dodger stadium, but she's passed now. When the Beatles played, they opened up the outfield bleachers to blind kids from the Braille Institute here in LA. They couldn't see the stage, but who cared?
Tengo el disco.
Bravo, John! Bravo, Elton!
Wonderful 'dynamics' ! I thoroughly enjoyed this !
Thanks for uploading :)
The 1970s! Lennon was at his most out of control. He wouldn't get back in the groove until the 80s. Then he gets murdered. I cherish this event, even though I was not there.
Whatever could you mean? He did primal scream therapy to understand himself more, which led to the groundbreaking plastic Ono band record, which Wasn't commercial and wasn't intended to be, but had tremendous influence and effect on other musical artists (more so than any other of the solo albums). Then he took 5 years off to look after Sean, whilst Yoko pursued the avant-garde career.That's literally the opposite of what you said - that is calming down, being sensible supporting your wife - Very unusual, especially back then,, when things were more male dominated and the distortions of modern feminism had not taken hold yet.
This is thhe most stable he ever was!Remember John was never in music for commercial success, he was in it for originality, catharsis and social commentary - that's all! That is why he is the greatest songwriter ever - Because only ever produce high quality art - nothing purely commercial or The Shallow or sentimentally throwaway
The two rock and roll singers I admire the most.
Was there on that extraordinary Thanksgiving night, mind blowing experience, two of the most gifted musicians on earth!
Pure Magic!
Gloria Oconnor me too, Gloria!
I was there too!
Elton John/John Lennon great combo!!
For me, this is the best version of this song
I just LOVE it how John calls Paul his "estranged fiancé" is that's not cute then I don't know what is xP
Lennon/McCartney ♥
@wilsondylanmccartney I HEARD THAT BROTHER!!........JOHN'S ROCKIN' IT OUT.......R.I.P. JOHN.
A un tengo el disco(vinyl)....y es mi gran joya....uuuuuff!!!!!!!!
I can't miss this opportunity to say how much I adore John Lennon. When it comes to music and true feeling, nobody can top him for honesty enlivened by wit and the most beautiful singing, whether sad or exuberant. or somewhere in between.
Bons tempos tinha o vinil.
One of those rare moments in rock greats get it on. Must quite a moment to see. A personal triumph for Lennon at the end of a long string of bad.
2 Rock super legends covering an iconic Rock masterpiece....oh the humanity.
The last time john sang a beatle song live! 😔
there is some recreated footage from an biographal movie called Remembering John & Yoko.
Awesome singing! I love the intro to the song. :)
@marielapenn
In a sense, we could say that if words have a meaning this means he really loved Paul a s a true friend as well as Paul loved John as he has been showing all these years...moreover around 74-75 they were close to be again together in studio...the point is that they weren't far from their breakup and John was always used to joke to protect his inner feelings...if he was still alive, who knows?
Tengo este tema en el long play rock and roll stori volumen 1.
vou dançar com ela claro
love this.... I have it on 45..... on b side of Elton john 45
Wow! Thanks so much.
I'd love to know what they thought of playing with John.
@jekk23 Bigtime!!
One of the greatest songs ever!
Año 1974 exelente recuerdos y una versión única!!!!
Son geniles for ever
the immense MCCARTNEY!!!
had this on the flip side of a 45
82ghall This was the B-side to Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom in 1975.
that was siiiick