I was 3 years sober when my fiance broke up with me. That was a real test that night all I had was Elton Johns " I guess thats why they call it the blues" to listen to. I played this song over and over and cried over and over. However I did not drink I just sang this song with all my heart and today I got 7 years sober. Thank you Mr John for your music that night. :)
I am a black man my sexual orientation is heterosexual, and i love elton john. I went into a all white karaoke bar one night in Joshua, Texas USA. and i sung this song. the crowd went crazy screaming and yelling "Please Sing it Again". I have never been able to capture the excitement i felt that night. Thank you Sir Elton for this song.
Elton John is one of the most talented musicans the world has ever seen, and the vast amount of comments are about Religion, WHY? the man makes great music. He also does amazing amounts of work for charity, and is basically a good man. IF he is ever called upon to "meet his maker" and settle his account, he can hold his head high and be proud of himself.
My devoutly Christian Head of Music at school was converted to Elton by me in 1998. Since then he's been to Elton concerts around the world and only let his children watch films with Elton soundtracks when they were growing up
@@deanskidmore4495 Vocalist-YES! But Elton’s skill on his own instrument-and his ability to place brilliant instrumentation throughout his songs-is tough to beat. Even for a legend like Freddie!
He had to have throat surgery few years ago, his voice is a bit deeper, now. He can no longer sing the high notes like in BENNY & THE JETS. THE AUDIENCE IS MORE THAN HAPPY TO DO IT FOR HIM! LOVE HIM, MY FAVE ARTIST. Not many songs I don't like by him.
You, english speaking people, how lucky you are... to listen this wonder directly in your languaje, directly to your brain. I think, this should what they call the blues...
The best thing about the English language, its a culmination of many languages, just 'dummied' down a bit. You can get the lyrics superlaestat, and sing along, and enjoy the simplicity but directness of the song, along with any possible ulterior motives.
Saw Elton in Calgary with just a piano... nobody else. No sound other than the piano and he rocked the place for *3* hours. Best concert I have ever seen. I wish he would do it again. Sent my mother to Boston to see the same show, it was that good. ELTON you rock bro. All the best.
Just saw Elton John 2 nights ago at Rosemont's Allstate Arena. Did a great version of this song...I hadn't heard in over 10 years. Still my fav tune of his. Great artist, going strong at 66!!
It has gone on to be one of John's most-played songs on radio selections from the 1980s portion of his career. It is also quite well known for being played at Chelsea F.C.'s home matches.
This man any in perofrmance makes me flail my hands like I'm playing piano with him and I always want to match his voice. Whether it be his rich tenor moving baritone it's always inspires me to sing beyond my best. Here's to you Elton John, one for the ages. Not just with things song but with that career and that legacy you have left.
BLUES I GREW UP WITH … THE music of the South … expressing us … find us in it … live it … be it … that soul of us …we are going to live … in a live of us …love you because you are one of Gods …created to be you … fight the fight to be a one heard and loved as you are …
God put sir Elton here for a reason, his music brings us closer to God. This song really helped me when my fiance broke up with me. This song would come on and I would just feel so much better. Jesus loves you sir Elton and so do we :)
A true, March Hare, 25/3/1947..... With a moon in Pisces, a creative mind, and an artistic soul.... Long live my fellow, pisces, and Aries, souls... 💗,xoxox
I saw Elton down in Vegas in October praying he would play this song. He did and all his other great ones. If you don't know where to go on your next vacation go see Elton in Vegas. Great great show.
Live for each second without hesitation..... More than ever, I simply love you more than I love life itself.... This man is such an inspiring lyrical/musical genius, and this world is a much richer place with his talent wafting through it. May God bless Sir Elton John
I just heard this song in a local bar as this special girl walks by....such a powerful song. Wanted to get that feeling again once I got home but the emotion are just missing from this one. Just going thru the motion.
before I leave this world Mr. Elton I will continue to try to male it my lifes work to see you in concert. your music has touched my heart all my life. i just love you. stephanie williamson mennecke
Elton sing and play like he was raised in a Sanctified church on the west side of Chicago. ...and you know I LIKE THAT. Go 'head on!!! Folks lookin' at ya. Folks listenin' to ya and ya SOUNDIN' GOOD.
8/7/64. Greatest performer and one of best song. This song reminds me of my lovely wife and 2 wonderful kids. Married 25 happy years and the support from my family. Today, I am one year wiser and happy May everyone have a great life and wish for your happiness.
I had the pleasure to dine with him in Los Angeles once. I remember how closed he was until we laughed about “pappardelle with quail”. I was very shaken by his presence, enjoyed very much. Thanks Elton, u were one of those few i wanted to meet in my life.
Agree tadpc.... and wellertwos2. Saw EJ at Harewood in Leeds must be 12 years ago - open air summer's night and he hit those keys so hard; the experience hit me like a velvet sledge hammer. A force of nature - a genius. Thank God for EJ.
This is another great performance by Elton John. I've been a huge fan since I was in 5th grade..well that wasn't that long ago lol but one thing is true, I'll never stop being a fan. I'm a female but his sexuality has never stopped me from loving him or his music. His voice just melts me and even if he doesn't have model looks there's something about him that's sexy. Can I get a Amen to that? LOL
He was at his luckiest times back then. 1995, he won an Oscar for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". Next year, Maestro Pavarotti invited him to his all-stars charity concert. Bravo 👏
I was 3 years sober when my fiance broke up with me. That was a real test that night all I had was Elton Johns " I guess thats why they call it the blues" to listen to. I played this song over and over and cried over and over. However I did not drink I just sang this song with all my heart and today I got 7 years sober. Thank you Mr John for your music that night. :)
Good for you. well done and congrats my friend
I hope ur doing okay
Hope all is well to this day mate.
The power of music 🎶.
Amen brother. Elton and not the bottle helped.👍🏼
"I simply love you more than life itself......" so beautiful
I am a black man my sexual orientation is heterosexual, and i love elton john. I went into a all white karaoke bar one night in Joshua, Texas USA. and i sung this song. the crowd went crazy screaming and yelling "Please Sing it Again". I have never been able to capture the excitement i felt that night. Thank you Sir Elton for this song.
You have great taste
I wish we could just identify as HUMAN!!! I wish I was there to see you sing this.... My favorite song from Sir Elton. God, you have great taste!
@@jocelynaustin9600 I just typed that, too ❤️
We don't care your skin color. You have good taste
Elton John is one of the most talented musicans the world has ever seen, and the vast amount of comments are about Religion, WHY? the man makes great music. He also does amazing amounts of work for charity, and is basically a good man. IF he is ever called upon to "meet his maker" and settle his account, he can hold his head high and be proud of himself.
My devoutly Christian Head of Music at school was converted to Elton by me in 1998. Since then he's been to Elton concerts around the world and only let his children watch films with Elton soundtracks when they were growing up
The best live version of this song EVER! The piano solo is badass. Long live Sir Elton John!
Hello person from the past
The best version of this song ever. Effortless and amazing x
The greatest. Saw him twice last year. I don't think there has been a better musician in pop/rock music in the last hundred years.
freddie maybe?
@@deanskidmore4495 Vocalist-YES! But Elton’s skill on his own instrument-and his ability to place brilliant instrumentation throughout his songs-is tough to beat. Even for a legend like Freddie!
What a superb singer.
Elton John is simply the best there is. Plain and simple.
I've seen him about 9 times since 1972 and never has he disappointed me. To me, the best performer ever!
I love Elton's music!
Gonna have to disagree, feel like Pink Floyd gives the best shows
Memphis blues
Love Sir Elton cindy...check out The Band. The song: Coyote - Joni Mitchell and The Band, hope you like.
I would love to go see him someday!!
Elton John has given us countless classic tunes like this one that will live on and on....Rock n Roll royalty is who he is!
I definitely see why the OP considers it the best version.
What a fabulous piano solo, and not to mention his voice sounds magnificent.
I consider this song to be one of his very best. I love the music and the sadness, it makes you melancholic.
If you're watching this in 2021, I love you and you're not alone ...never !
Righ here with you my friend!
Hello from Paris (France)
@@danieleclauzel1674 Thanks Daniele...cheers !
Hey there from Italy 🥰
@@francescaferriani4185 Thanks Francesca...cheers!
I can't get enough of his eye brows goin' crazy when he sings.....it's awesome.
Absolutely perfection no showmanship just an awesome performance 🙏
From the first time I heard Elton, I knew there would never be any more like this!
In this concert Elton sounds very nice. The mic fits him. Definitely this is the best sound of Elton's live voice.
WOW, this is an AMAZING live performance!!!!!!!
Seen him 5 times in concert. Marvellous. Thé best! !!
What a fantastic song! Elton surely is one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time.
Elton John is amazing!!!
He did so many brilliant songs!
Music these days has gone so downhill compared to what it used to be like!
I like this song very much. I'm not a usual fan of Elton John but I really enjoy this performance. He's a real artist.
..Eu amo as músicas do Elton John.. todas lindíssimas músicas parabéns 🎊 amigo...
Always loved this ! Thank you for sharing this gold.
Wow. Amazinggggg.
Amazing VOICE and PIANO talent. Who can't love elton?
just simply amazing.
Sir.Elton John is very very big legend without any doubts ,,his wonderful songs are amazing FOREVER .
Elton rocks. His voice is so strong and powerful, it's a great complement to his amazing piano skill.
No matter what sensuality or color you are LOVE and music will make you FEEL LOVE!!!!!!
It's scary how much Elton's voice has changed over the last 10 years this is so smooth and the solo is brilliant :)
I guess you realize he's still singing these songs in the same keys he recorded them in? that says a lot..
He had to have throat surgery few years ago, his voice is a bit deeper, now. He can no longer sing the high notes like in BENNY & THE JETS. THE AUDIENCE IS MORE THAN HAPPY TO DO IT FOR HIM! LOVE HIM, MY FAVE ARTIST. Not many songs I don't like by him.
the best live perfomance i have ever seen.
You, english speaking people, how lucky you are... to listen this wonder directly in your languaje, directly to your brain. I think, this should what they call the blues...
The best thing about the English language, its a culmination of many languages, just 'dummied' down a bit. You can get the lyrics superlaestat, and sing along, and enjoy the simplicity but directness of the song, along with any possible ulterior motives.
Cool!
So beautifully said, but i would hope this would be a universal message.
The feelings are all real, and all the same... It crosses all language barriers.
No matter the language, it’s music.
Hell yeah! I don't give a shit about his personal preferences, listen to his music and lyrics...he knows more about love than 99% of the people here.
This is probably the best version yet.....wow. So talented
There will never be another quite like Sir Elton John. May his music coninue on forever. Remember also "Man created god in his own image".
This the best live version I heard. You can tell Elton is having a blast.
Saw Elton in Calgary with just a piano... nobody else. No sound other than the piano and he rocked the place for *3* hours.
Best concert I have ever seen. I wish he would do it again.
Sent my mother to Boston to see the same show, it was that good.
ELTON you rock bro. All the best.
Just saw Elton John 2 nights ago at Rosemont's Allstate Arena. Did a great version of this song...I hadn't heard in over 10 years. Still my fav tune of his. Great artist, going strong at 66!!
Every and every song better than other. He is perfect.
The man is a genius
This really is the best version I've ever seen myself he didn't let his showmanship mess up the song he just played it and sung it perfectly 🙏
Did he sing this for all of us far from our loved ones? If so he did incredibly well!!
Still makes me cry, after all these years.
Can't stop listening to his songs.
Amazing talent.
This is such an awesome performance! What a talented man Elton John is!!! Wow!
The fact I get to see Sir Elton live this summer is something I honestly can't wait for above anything else. He's amazing.
It has gone on to be one of John's most-played songs on radio selections from the 1980s portion of his career. It is also quite well known for being played at Chelsea F.C.'s home matches.
This is far and away one of my favorite songs of Elton's. He's amazingly, amazingly talented!!!
Just come back here who has watched more than 10 times and who has heard more than 200 times. Elton always !!
An absolute masterpiece performance!
Elton John, singer, songwriter, performer, extraordinaire. Wow! Thanks for posting!
This man any in perofrmance makes me flail my hands like I'm playing piano with him and I always want to match his voice. Whether it be his rich tenor moving baritone it's always inspires me to sing beyond my best. Here's to you Elton John, one for the ages. Not just with things song but with that career and that legacy you have left.
Exactly me
BLUES I GREW UP WITH … THE music of the South … expressing us … find us in it … live it … be it … that soul of us …we are going to live … in a live of us …love you because you are one of Gods …created to be you … fight the fight to be a one heard and loved as you are …
One of the greatest songwriters of all time. awesome
But he only wrote music, he had a partner who was the lyricist.
He didn't write this
@Kevin Prima "JUST"
Yes. Bernie Taupin was indeed one of the best writers of all time.
Yusef Brown Does he write songs? I thought Bernie Taupin writes them?
God put sir Elton here for a reason, his music brings us closer to God. This song really helped me when my fiance broke up with me. This song would come on and I would just feel so much better. Jesus loves you sir Elton and so do we :)
I can't wait to see him singing this live when I see him in Nov.
im 15 and i've loved elton john since i was 4, This is real music.
Sir Elton John is guinine talent, he's got the voice and everything!!
Love all his songs.
My favorite Elton song
Me too! I saw him last night and I cried. A good cry but I cried throughout the whole song! Going in August in Chicago!!!
A true, March Hare, 25/3/1947..... With a moon in Pisces, a creative mind, and an artistic soul.... Long live my fellow, pisces, and Aries, souls... 💗,xoxox
I saw Elton down in Vegas in October praying he would play this song. He did and all his other great ones. If you don't know where to go on your next vacation go see Elton in Vegas. Great great show.
I love this song. Its probably one of the first songs I can remember hearing as a little girl.
It's one of my earliest music memories too! Grandads car, wiggling away in my child seat. Simpler times❤
Magnific
the first year of sobriety his songs are all I had, Love ya sir Elton and thank you from the bottom of my heart. This song help keep me sober .
Live for each second without hesitation..... More than ever, I simply love you more than I love life itself....
This man is such an inspiring lyrical/musical genius, and this world is a much richer place with his talent wafting through it. May God bless Sir Elton John
Elton John is an amazing talent..his live performances are as good and most time better than his studio recordings..great posting....thanks !
my favElton song
Eu amo está música! Me traz uma felicidade enorme !!!
What a great song. Music is so powerful. Let's all just listen to the music and understand how Elton and many of his peers have changed lives.
Amazing
I just heard this song in a local bar as this special girl walks by....such a powerful song. Wanted to get that feeling again once I got home but the emotion are just missing from this one. Just going thru the motion.
One of the best concerts I've attended is the "Face To Face" tour with Billy Joel and Elton John. Fantastic, outstanding, soul-stirring! :)
before I leave this world Mr. Elton I will continue to try to male it my lifes work to see you in concert. your music has touched my heart all my life. i just love you. stephanie williamson mennecke
Well he is performing his farewell tour this year. 2018 is your last chance to see Elton John perform live.
Im in the same boat. This is his farewell tour so lets get on it. Who cares how much the tickets are :)
Sir Elton John, thank you for such musical genius.
Elton john starts playing the piano, i start to smile, my hip moves and my feet begin to Shuffled thanks sir elton
Elton sing and play like he was raised in a Sanctified church on the west side of Chicago. ...and you know I LIKE THAT. Go 'head on!!! Folks lookin' at ya. Folks listenin' to ya and ya SOUNDIN' GOOD.
This is my absolute favourite Elton John track. Absolutely brilliant. I saw him live at Hove, UK on Sunday and he is amazing, love him.
I can't think of a better piano player than EJ ...what a performer...
I love that song
Tiens ! V'là celui qui chante en play back........
Neth a.r.
Sir Elton there is no one like you!!!
Is anybody watching this in 2023? Elton has retired from live gigs now and will be sorely missed😅😅
2024
In my opinion, Elton himself is delighted with how he sounds at this concert 👏
Absolutely the most amazing artist in the world thank you
Don’t forget Freddie Mercury and Paul McCartney
Charlie Aaron - Yes, Freddie, Paul, Elton, and everyone from that era are the best.
The best piano player ever, Elton John
I'm 14 and I've loved Elton John since I was 12,
This is real music.
You're 22 now.
We love you Elton John. You have given me so much pleasure in my life. Long live Elton John.
I love this song it sounds fantastic live thanks for posting this video
lol, he always raises his right eye brow when he hits notes with his eyes closed. so cool.
sounds good after a million listens
8/7/64. Greatest performer and one of best song. This song reminds me of my lovely wife and 2 wonderful kids. Married 25 happy years and the support from my family. Today, I am one year wiser and happy May everyone have a great life and wish for your happiness.
ELTON JOHN is just amazing. I didn't pay him my attention at first, but then I just realized he is an amazing artist! love!
I had the pleasure to dine with him in Los Angeles once.
I remember how closed he was until we laughed about “pappardelle with quail”.
I was very shaken by his presence, enjoyed very much.
Thanks Elton, u were one of those few i wanted to meet in my life.
Bullshit
un super cantante y unas canciones excelentes
Agree tadpc.... and wellertwos2. Saw EJ at Harewood in Leeds must be 12 years ago - open air summer's night and he hit those keys so hard; the experience hit me like a velvet sledge hammer. A force of nature - a genius. Thank God for EJ.
Absolutely luv this song.
Elton für dieses Lied muß man sich im Nachhinein noch bedanken. Für mich ist dies einfach nur Kult.
Danke!!!
Im straight and love elton john hes amazing and an inspiration, to hell with homophobes
I love Elton smile Love you 💞
Canta muito, acho que não vai ter um cantor como esse em tão pouco tempo....
This is another great performance by Elton John. I've been a huge fan since I was in 5th grade..well that wasn't that long ago lol but one thing is true, I'll never stop being a fan. I'm a female but his sexuality has never stopped me from loving him or his music. His voice just melts me and even if he doesn't have model looks there's something about him that's sexy. Can I get a Amen to that? LOL
He was at his luckiest times back then. 1995, he won an Oscar for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". Next year, Maestro Pavarotti invited him to his all-stars charity concert. Bravo 👏
The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music
Essa música e maravilhosa, a bateria flutua no meio dos versos conduzindo-a com perfeição.