The Muppet Show - Elton John

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • Elton John guest stars on The Muppet Show and sings "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". Season 2 (1977-1978)

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  • @NationOfAblation
    @NationOfAblation 13 лет назад +246

    At first I was like "Hey he missed a verse!" Then I remembered the verse contained the line "It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics to get you on your feet again" and I was like "Oh, right. 70's TV, family show, gotcha."

    • @jasonbeard4713
      @jasonbeard4713 2 года назад +8

      Then again, the Sandy Duncan episode featured her singing the words 'whisky sours".

    • @red_ford23
      @red_ford23 2 года назад +1

      @@jasonbeard4713 Sandy Duncan.

    • @mikedip76
      @mikedip76 2 года назад +2

      I like Vodka and tonics

    • @Albiewolf
      @Albiewolf Год назад +4

      you forgot the shooting the plane down

    • @donger4044
      @donger4044 Год назад +6

      For all we know, the Swedish Chef was probably swearing 🤣

  • @pegleglegsparker2067
    @pegleglegsparker2067 5 лет назад +234

    why is *this* the best version of this song ever... I'm not complaining

    • @thecreepysunbabyfromthetel4657
      @thecreepysunbabyfromthetel4657 5 лет назад +19

      My thoughts exactly, it just sounds so much better than the studio version

    • @l1ke51lver6
      @l1ke51lver6 4 года назад +9

      I suggest you listen to his live performance in Russia
      in 1979.)
      //Sorry for my English.

    • @joshburgess1495
      @joshburgess1495 4 года назад +5

      @@l1ke51lver6 this is true, the Moscow performance is the best!

    • @myreborn7894
      @myreborn7894 3 года назад +1

      i no

    • @brianshields6374
      @brianshields6374 3 года назад +5

      I was thinking this sounded amazing.

  • @tmc359
    @tmc359 10 лет назад +387

    Its a reminder what a great, angelic voice he had, the falsetto highs he could hit were incredible.

    • @OakplaysCGaming965
      @OakplaysCGaming965 5 лет назад +29

      Yep, but his voice now is also great in it's own way. It has nice grit I guess

    • @matthew-ph6xo
      @matthew-ph6xo 3 года назад +15

      It’s like we traded beautiful falsetto for a richer and grander voice

    • @madkittyjoey70
      @madkittyjoey70 2 года назад +4

      Still does

  • @MrCapitalfinal
    @MrCapitalfinal 14 лет назад +51

    he's singing so perfectly I thought it's lipsyncing at first. but then you see little nuances here and there from the album version to realize he's really singing alive. oh man he's got the most beautiful voice in the rock history.

  • @crazycappy01
    @crazycappy01 8 лет назад +321

    Of all the bands for Elton John to be backed by, Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem. Way cool. This has got to be the calmest Animal has ever been on drums.

    • @TheMonyarm
      @TheMonyarm 5 лет назад +18

      Even Animal has respect for Elton.

    • @TheAnchorArmsChad
      @TheAnchorArmsChad 4 года назад +8

      He was way calmer during Paul William's final number "Sad Song"

  • @TheGtracer1994
    @TheGtracer1994 5 лет назад +128

    This is what pure talent sounds like. Long Live Sir Elton John.
    Update: I had the wonderful opportunity to see him perform at Amalie Arena in Tampa on April 24, 2022 and this was the final Encore Song before he waved goodbye to the crowd and went offstage. The concert was absolutely amazing, bittersweet because it’s likely the last time Elton John will tour but being able to see him is a truly treasurable experience. Revisiting this video made me a happy kind of sad

  • @Starsk25
    @Starsk25 9 лет назад +73

    "The greatest talent in the history of the universe"

    • @kyles6813
      @kyles6813 6 лет назад +1

      if you count he never wrote most of his songs, might have writen the music but not the lyrics to the songs

    • @kyles6813
      @kyles6813 6 лет назад +4

      He always gave credit to the writer, its a well knowned

    • @elf3805
      @elf3805 5 лет назад +2

      Mercury laugh of this

    • @livispuzzled
      @livispuzzled 5 лет назад +3

      He’s not wrong

    • @kathleencollins5531
      @kathleencollins5531 3 года назад +1

      So what? It is how he transforms those lyrics to song. Without the melody and the voice the lyrics would be more liked by poetry lovers. Besides he can put a beautiful melody to anyone's words or make beautiful music without words.

  • @kairohrbach7283
    @kairohrbach7283 6 лет назад +81

    This is actually my favorite performance of this song live that he’s done.It’s just so good,like,holy carp man.

    • @christopherpepin6059
      @christopherpepin6059 2 года назад +1

      But The Muppet Show isn't filmed live. How would that even work, the audience is muppets.

    • @brucekilby9957
      @brucekilby9957 Год назад +2

      Whatever it's a Beautiful song by Elton and Bernie.🇬🇧🤫

    • @itwontcomeout5678
      @itwontcomeout5678 7 месяцев назад

      yes same, even if it wasn't recorded live, the vocals are cleaner i think

  • @linneasaoirse
    @linneasaoirse 9 лет назад +241

    Absolutely beautiful in every way. I don't understand how anyone could ever click dislike on this. Thank you Elton

    • @tomwold7288
      @tomwold7288 8 лет назад +8

      118 clicked dislike, probably not because of anything to do with the song, but probably because he is gay.

    • @nikodrniko1939
      @nikodrniko1939 6 лет назад +3

      Super Lied!!! Ich kann es 1000 mal am Tag hören!!! Angenehme Melodie!!!

    • @kathleencollins5531
      @kathleencollins5531 5 лет назад +2

      Stupid morons. Missing out on such beauty just because they are ugly inside.

    • @paulamoyano4128
      @paulamoyano4128 4 года назад +1

      @@tomwold7288 🤣🤣🤣

    • @alexphillips4644
      @alexphillips4644 4 года назад +1

      Or giant muppet haters.

  • @roselindakuoch90
    @roselindakuoch90 10 лет назад +75

    I'm just in love with music in that generation, especially artists from the UK. Queens, The Beatles, Elton john etc.

    • @crelinten9478
      @crelinten9478 5 лет назад +6

      The UK gave America such great music haha.

    • @kingflappy4827
      @kingflappy4827 5 лет назад +1

      I am getting old i am 58 next month. I love the Beatles and other bands of the 60 ths and the 70 ths and early 80's but late 80's when SAW came on and destroy everything

  • @DanMowry
    @DanMowry 11 лет назад +34

    "You know you can't hold me forever..." Sang that line like it was a million bucks!

  • @dwilborn1257
    @dwilborn1257 5 лет назад +29

    This was where I first heard Elton John as a kid, watching Muppet Show on Sunday night after dinner.

  • @chrome235
    @chrome235 Год назад +6

    In this version when he says "There's plenty like me to be found." His slighty sad smirk makes this performance beautifully unique.

  • @justinogarza9726
    @justinogarza9726 10 лет назад +129

    Arguably the best musician whoever lived if not the best singer

    • @kuinceywithekay2
      @kuinceywithekay2 5 лет назад +10

      Justino Garza Best musician:agreed
      best singer:freddie mercury. But elton is in the top 10 for sure

    • @OakplaysCGaming965
      @OakplaysCGaming965 5 лет назад +2

      @@kuinceywithekay2 Yep I agree

    • @adolfogarza5179
      @adolfogarza5179 5 лет назад +1

      He is one of the best's
      (At least from the ones that are still alive)

    • @mattrobledo4871
      @mattrobledo4871 5 лет назад +2

      Best singer/musician second only to Lennon-McCartney

    • @jordan6988
      @jordan6988 5 лет назад +2

      @@mattrobledo4871 yikes if you think paul or john were better singers lol. Elton has so much more range. Pauls voice had already started showing wear by late 73. Pauls a great singer but Eltons voice is superior and to this his voice is very very powerful hes only lost the range and obviously its deeper with age

  • @AdmrlLocke
    @AdmrlLocke 14 лет назад +50

    It's amazing how he seems to hit those high notes effortlessly.
    I love how they make it seem like Muppets are singing backup. :-D

  • @ramazkhatiashvili5440
    @ramazkhatiashvili5440 Год назад +5

    This was the first time I heard Elton John. I was nine. Still love it.

  • @domolove5931
    @domolove5931 9 лет назад +97

    Animal killing it on the drums though! Nice! 😂😂

    • @l.salisbury1253
      @l.salisbury1253 6 лет назад +2

      Also the name of Motorhead's classic drummer and the Anti Nowhere league's vocalist!

  • @samliedtke578
    @samliedtke578 8 лет назад +92

    This song has been stuck in my head since I first saw this episode on DVD as a kid. That was over nine years ago.

  • @gailranson3966
    @gailranson3966 9 лет назад +37

    muppets had great guests. was an amazing show

  • @Solidfact42
    @Solidfact42 10 лет назад +47

    Elton John+Electric Mayhem+ Goodbye Yellow Brick Road=More epic win than the world seems capable of containing. I am a great deal happier having watched this.

  • @edwardgonser9065
    @edwardgonser9065 7 лет назад +49

    Even though I'm only 13, this starts up those nostalgia feels. My dad always showed me the original Muppets show when was little. I freaking loved it. I even still watch it every once in awhile today 😀 this is the shit.

  • @Sk8Bettty
    @Sk8Bettty Год назад +4

    No vodka. No tonics for you!

  • @crystalmcgillis4822
    @crystalmcgillis4822 5 лет назад +22

    I swear, this performance was a pivotal point in my young life. Loved the muppets I then became an Elton John fan ♡ I finally get to see this legend play next month ♡

    • @jackiescott4890
      @jackiescott4890 4 года назад +1

      I just saw him on Monday 11/4 in Tampa.

  • @kathrynm6360
    @kathrynm6360 Год назад +13

    He is still kicking after all these years,he can't hit every high note like he once could but regardless, his voice is still comforting and angelic like it always was.

  • @sianaparks8335
    @sianaparks8335 9 лет назад +38

    He sounds incredible when singing live!!! Truly amazing!!!

  • @crystalmcgillis4822
    @crystalmcgillis4822 5 лет назад +28

    I always loved Elton's music. Never would we have known what turmoil he was going through at this time in his life. But I always felt he was sad even as a kid. So glad he turned his life around and found love ♡

  • @drexlspivey3047
    @drexlspivey3047 5 лет назад +10

    Never heard a better vocal than Elton singing this song, yes he could only sing like this for a few years but doesn't make it any less incredible

  • @fool4singing
    @fool4singing 7 лет назад +45

    Such a great song, with amazing chord changes and lyrics...

  • @Arwen1964
    @Arwen1964 Год назад +3

    My heart melts every time I may listen to this song. I love it so much. Had the honour to see Sir Elton live last month in Cologne, Germany. Hardly a live concert I attended touched me so much emotionally. Nothing but love to Hercules John, the man who's made of pure and wonderful talent.

  • @dasvwden3656
    @dasvwden3656 9 лет назад +17

    For the intended audience (youthful), the lyrics:
    "I bet that'll shoot down your plane
    It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics"
    Were removed from the muppet version of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and the song still works. Great songs like this always do.
    And glad to see Elton sang it live with a live recorded backing track by his own band.

  • @CyberBishop
    @CyberBishop 14 лет назад +11

    One of the greatest songs ever recorded.. And he did it live on the show..

  • @BeniDobler
    @BeniDobler 10 лет назад +32

    Best backing band ever!

  • @DarthRelkew
    @DarthRelkew 5 лет назад +5

    This makes me so happy. If I was this famous and had such a special voice talent like Sir Elton here, I would love to do this type of stuff all the time. It would be cool to this for families and children.

  • @rohanroll
    @rohanroll 3 года назад +4

    The VERY first time I heard the song was in this Muppet Show. Outstanding. Jim Henson was miles ahead. Deeply missed!!!

  • @Harvey.M_Theater
    @Harvey.M_Theater 2 года назад +3

    This is probably my favourite version of this song! 🥰🤩👍

  • @17moonbeams
    @17moonbeams 4 года назад +2

    Elton John rocks! 😎❤🎵

  • @kfsfkakf
    @kfsfkakf 13 лет назад +3

    Even with the comical Muppets it doesn't take away from the emotion of this song which is amazing

  • @kathrynm6360
    @kathrynm6360 Год назад +2

    Thanks to the muppets I started loving a lot of older artists like elton, mr. Jol gray,and Alice cooper

  • @lauraortiz2133
    @lauraortiz2133 5 лет назад +6

    I love his smile so freaking much oh my gosh. It's adorable and genuine and he seems actually happy and proud and it's so amazing!! I just really admire him a lot, he's been through so much but he's still a rock star and keeps fighting and Im rambling but I just REALLY REALLY appreciate him so much!! What an incredible person omg!! It would be so surreal to meet him in person

  • @CascadianRanger
    @CascadianRanger 2 года назад +2

    Unironically, the best this song has ever sounded, and it's on the muppet show backed by electric mayhem

  • @Mozzerino
    @Mozzerino 9 лет назад +7

    This makes me happy, everytime I watch it.

  • @kevinalyssa
    @kevinalyssa 13 лет назад +3

    It was an honor to be on the muppet show and elton is a class act! Greatest performer ever!

  • @transformers07fan
    @transformers07fan 15 лет назад +3

    I love Scooter's enthusiasm. Especially when he gets to introduce Elton John.

  • @rhondag6089
    @rhondag6089 2 года назад +2

    Elton John always sounds exceptionally good on his muppet performances. Pure Gold.

  • @rachmadhidayat9996
    @rachmadhidayat9996 4 года назад +3

    Wow the Elton John's muppet was so lifelike I can't believe this vid was from the 70s.

  • @burnindownthehouse
    @burnindownthehouse 13 лет назад +2

    This is a great song and a great performance. Probably my favorite Elton John song of all time. I noticed that the comment in this comments section that received the most thumbs up stated that "Elton John is such a poet...", but it should be noted that Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics to this song and many of Elton John's other songs during this time period in Elton's career. Elton John and Bernie Taupin were viewed as a sort of a songwriting team and they sure made for a great songwriting team.

  • @l.salisbury1253
    @l.salisbury1253 6 лет назад +62

    2:00 - the "vodka and tonics" line was removed!

    • @MJForever1999
      @MJForever1999 5 лет назад +23

      Duh. It’s a kids show lol

    • @dillonohlemiller9027
      @dillonohlemiller9027 5 лет назад +6

      Luke Sasser the Muppet show was for adults. I point you towards the Raquel Welch episode for proof

    • @sperrin
      @sperrin 3 года назад +4

      It was a family show, more so than a kids show.
      Plus, previous epiosdes alluded to far more adult things than gin and tonic.
      Elton did 4 songs in the episode and all of them were cut. Most probably due to time more than anything else. Because if he had done all the songs at full length, there wouldn't have been any time for The Muppets stuff.

  • @suparni
    @suparni 17 лет назад +2

    AMAZING! Elton sounds so smooth and sweet in this one... seems right at home with that band :)

  • @davway15
    @davway15 9 лет назад +14

    Could it have gotten any better than this back in the day! I remember watching the 'Muppets' when I was a kid, and yes seeing this performance! Great memories, thanks!

  • @ashleythefangirl728
    @ashleythefangirl728 6 лет назад +1

    I loved the muppets so much as a kid and still do to this day 😍😍😍 I thank my mom for exposing me to this! This was my favorite episode! I'm proud to be the 90s kid I am! But I think the old shows are the best! Thumbs up if you think so!

  • @MonkeyRecords
    @MonkeyRecords 12 лет назад +3

    Undoubtedly one of his best songs.

  • @Ralyns
    @Ralyns 14 лет назад +2

    such talent - love this song and love the muppets!

  • @ericsantana1184
    @ericsantana1184 5 лет назад +5

    Sir Elton Hercules John inspired me to create a character for my future video game Enter the Claytoverse. He is called the Great Elton. He is a magician with a great voice.

  • @Robbiepeaple
    @Robbiepeaple 14 лет назад +1

    This is without doubt Eltons best live vocal performance of this tune in the seventies on youtube. Weird it should it be on the muppet show.

  • @utaumaimai
    @utaumaimai 8 лет назад +5

    How cute…
    beautiful melody!!

  • @zifuzmalikoshaylou1052
    @zifuzmalikoshaylou1052 5 лет назад +2

    Mister Elton John...!
    One of the greatest songwriter treasure.

  • @xXMyzeriAXx
    @xXMyzeriAXx 13 лет назад +3

    I loved The muppet show . and I love how he always wore such flashy outfits! Very unique, but I couldn't imagine him any other way.

  • @robynedward125
    @robynedward125 3 года назад +2

    I love him on the muppet show he was amazing I love this version I also found out I can get the muppets on Roku about time Awesome love Elton great version with the electric Mayhem lol

  • @Eurokazak
    @Eurokazak 11 лет назад +3

    It's really amazing! This is one of my most favorite songs.

  • @chrisz5388
    @chrisz5388 2 года назад +2

    This is the awesomest thing of My Life Elton John is the greatest singer of all time

  • @TaraEldridge
    @TaraEldridge 16 лет назад +3

    I never teared up while listening to his music until I saw him live and upclose the other night.....amazing. I love him.

  • @olliem.3012
    @olliem.3012 Год назад +2

    What is it about the muppet versions of his songs sounding better than the originals 😂 Love this version

  • @nunescarolino
    @nunescarolino 13 лет назад +5

    Grande Elton John, saudades....

  • @jessicamlong83
    @jessicamlong83 14 лет назад +2

    he's amazing. his vocals are absolutely incredible. i love you elton john!

  • @EltonSouth
    @EltonSouth 17 лет назад +3

    This is the best live performance I've heard, hitting all the high notes, even the 73 hollywood bowl performance wasn't as good.

  • @girlgreggarts
    @girlgreggarts 16 лет назад +1

    I remember being little and thinking how wonderfully Elton John looked with the muppets... he was kinda like the human equivalent...love them both!

  • @sandralima6244
    @sandralima6244 6 лет назад +5

    Amo muito essa música, me trás boas recordações.

  • @mildredhighcock7333
    @mildredhighcock7333 2 года назад +2

    I am so pleased he sang live - what would've made it perfect for me is if the ENTIRE muppet cast sang backup and could be heard a little louder...they have the perfect voices for it

  • @damanrulz
    @damanrulz 12 лет назад +3

    Greatest talent in the history of the universe, aw hell yeah!

  • @sheilawhite8314
    @sheilawhite8314 Год назад +2

    I loved this saw it many years ago I just loved the muppet show i am now 67 years old and don't care anymore

  • @TheDjtavo21
    @TheDjtavo21 12 лет назад +6

    ADORO A ELTON JOHN!!!... TODO UN GENIO MUSICAL. DIOS LE DE MUCHOS AÑOS MAS DE VIDA...

  • @audreyann1975
    @audreyann1975 6 месяцев назад

    Omg I remember this. My mom always made sure we got to watch the Muppets and Sesame Street 😀! She was so good. She still is.

  • @caseyspaos448
    @caseyspaos448 10 лет назад +14

    80 people have no souls

  • @nacerayoubi5350
    @nacerayoubi5350 5 лет назад +1

    perfect so beautiful

  • @gerry5943
    @gerry5943 11 лет назад +7

    This is vintage Elton John as he hits all those great high notes that he used to be able to sing. Love this version with the Muppets ! Thank you for posting this awesome video.

  • @joycebrockwell8552
    @joycebrockwell8552 6 лет назад +2

    Elton really sings beautifully. Animal was unusually calm. Guess Animal was enjoying Elton's singing, too.

  • @killerofkillers
    @killerofkillers 10 лет назад +3

    Ok ok , I say one thing Elton John makes me proud to be British : D
    As long as i live this song will Allways be on my iPod

  • @eltoncastrosousa
    @eltoncastrosousa 10 лет назад +2

    That was the first time I heard about that fantastic singer. I love his songs. They are art pieces.

  • @LuciaHelena
    @LuciaHelena 13 лет назад +3

    adorei! elton john maravilhoso...como sempre!

  • @Wilperrri
    @Wilperrri 12 лет назад +2

    THAT HAT IS SO AWESOME!!! I WANT IT!!!!!!

  • @MsRyland511
    @MsRyland511 7 лет назад +5

    They ain't ready for the yellow brick road!!!

  • @juliocesarflores4661
    @juliocesarflores4661 5 лет назад +1

    EVEN IN THE MUPPETS SHOW, ELTON JOHN GAVE US A MASTERCLASS OF A SUPREME SONG.

  • @krokobille
    @krokobille 4 года назад +3

    I'd be so comfortable singing like that with the muppets, looks like Elton was comfortable too

  • @denksehno
    @denksehno 7 лет назад +2

    Bring the muppet show back! Fourty year old kids are still around.

  • @peniele
    @peniele 13 лет назад +6

    a canção penetra dentro de nós.. a voz: maravilhosa...

  • @leozingy
    @leozingy 14 лет назад +2

    This song is one of the best songs ever... and this live version is amazing. Wow.

  • @midnight_fpo7960
    @midnight_fpo7960 7 лет назад +3

    I love this song 💞

  • @killingracists
    @killingracists 14 лет назад +1

    This is one of the most beautiful songs ever heard in history!!

  • @kikatuso1
    @kikatuso1 13 лет назад +3

    1:38 ok!
    I start to sing!
    "Oh,I've finally decided, my future lies
    beyond the yellow brick
    ROOoooooooOOOOOAAAaaaaaaaAAAADDDD oooooooooooo!!!
    nice

  • @Phantomsbreath
    @Phantomsbreath 16 лет назад +2

    I love his get-up. It's absolutely perfect.

  • @joaquimjose3987
    @joaquimjose3987 5 лет назад +8

    Somewhere watching in 2019?

  • @biancuzzo1213
    @biancuzzo1213 11 лет назад +2

    Best version ever

  • @scottcooneymusic6736
    @scottcooneymusic6736 8 лет назад +37

    dude on the trumpet is the coolest heroin addict Muppet I've ever seen lol

    • @RickOnTheDrums
      @RickOnTheDrums 8 лет назад +10

      That's a sax.

    • @jerste
      @jerste 7 лет назад +10

      a sax-addict then possibly.

    • @sla90s
      @sla90s 7 лет назад +1

      jerste

    • @terrencegraham2668
      @terrencegraham2668 7 лет назад +1

      looks like a memberof the blues brothers

    • @Wtahc
      @Wtahc 7 лет назад +1

      jerste underrated comment

  • @forrestmyers8129
    @forrestmyers8129 5 лет назад +1

    why do people dislike this song!!!! Eltons music is amazing. i named a stuffed animal after them and they share the same birthday.

  • @Jo_Wardy
    @Jo_Wardy 3 года назад +5

    I wish they showed this in the rocket man movie his muppets appearance it's still a concert of sorts

  • @spazkong
    @spazkong 3 года назад +1

    All my heroes in one fantastic work of art

  • @shadicTPZ
    @shadicTPZ 2 года назад +3

    Funny how one of the best versions of this song actually removes a verse.

  • @shadtwo
    @shadtwo 11 лет назад +2

    I wish I could like this more than once. Awesome song by Elton John AND its on the Muppet Show!!!

  • @groofoot
    @groofoot 2 года назад +4

    lol they had to cut out the 'vodka and tonics' line ... family friendly show, don't cha know ;)

  • @adamgfarrar
    @adamgfarrar 14 лет назад

    My generation has had many great and talented performers but no legends. Greats like elton john, John lennon, the beatles, rolling stone and jimmy hendrix will live forever.