I directed this show with Elton and Ray and it was one of the greatest projects I ever worked on. I recently sent this clip to Ray to remind him of the great night we had, and of course he was incredibly gracious. Thanks to Elton and Ray for the beautiful night… hope you all get to see the full show sometime, somewhere! All best, Richard B.
Holy fuck, I thought he goes all out on the piano whenever he does a solo for “Bennie and the Jets” but this is crazy! Definitely one of the world’s greatest pianists.
@@Max-Everest I’m fond of Elton without a band. Shows his great talent. Also, Whip McCord? Awesome name that could be the protagonist of an action movie.
I never get tired of this performance. So exciting watching Elton and Ray . i cant praise it enough much love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I've loved Elton's voice and music since I was a little girl and will continue to do so forever. In my humble opinion, very few entertainers can tickle the ivories like he can.
Appearances can be deceiving. We have what looks like a pudgy-fingered nebbish at the piano but he boogies like Otis Spann, changes chords like Rachmaninoff and sings like Ray Charles. Must be a genius. Take me to the pilot indeed; Elton is the pilot.
I think you failed to go back under your rock. Perhaps you could examine your need to insult people you don't know. Perhaps you could continue to spout insults. No big deal either way.
His hands and fingers just fly over the keys a treat for the eyes and ears! bravo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a range! - with astonishing transitions: he walks a tightrope smoothly dangling his fingers into widely diverse genres starting with a forray into heavy blues, tip-toeing into classical, then comfortably slipping into freestyle jazz, and dwelling on blues energy and deep soul, poppy pop, speeding up to jive, light rock, and verging onto actual rock - then back to jazz & ending in a race to the end, audiece clapping, piano pounding; he gives it quite a gentle beating. Just - Wow!
I believe I could hear the piano say "Thank you! Please, come again. " How do I love someone that I'll never meet? Seems like such a kind man. Where does that energy come from?
...and if you asked him to start over in a different key, bet he could do it.Saw him play the first part of a song on a talk show once till he was about to sing, stopped.oops wrong key.Started over in the key he wanted. No big deal.
I saw this tour when they came to Baton Rouge. Just Elton and his piano and the drummer. A couple years before he came to Baton Rouge with his full band. Both performances were awesome. Saw him again on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Elton really gets around. Still touring.
i see ME, the one with the super long blonde hair at 6:10, to the right of his shoulder. I turn around to say something to someone! so cool to see this!
DearAElton is not sick at piano. He is a Master of the piano you need md fast. He is the best i have ever heard or will hear❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I *WORSHIP* Elton John. He’s my hero!!! I absolutely ADORE that Piano intro!! Since it doesn’t have a title, i’ll just name it after my dear friend, Monica Rial. :D
This is awesome!!! I was listening to the full concert and was so glad someone had posted this alone. I was blown away by the piano at the beginning. Thanks
My Favorite Lord Elton John Song By far the Masterful Performance Stirs emotions the way that only soul can, he epitomizes the MAJIC of being a Musician
One of my favorite pianoists, to bad he shows his skills so seldom.. "songs from the west coast" he findely did some of that on a album again, and I loved the "comeback" of his piano!
So many are trying to compare Elton and Billy. Billy is a great songwriter but, by his own admission “Elton kicks my ass on piano.” It is in Rolling Stone magazine, Google it. They are different players, and both great. It comes down to the style and performer that you like personally. Mega talented guys. I love them both. Especially Elton 😊
When that shout comes back @11:20. Look up his performance from 2010 at Beacon Theatre. It’s shorter and different but when he hits the IV and starts in with “oh yeah” and the background singers come in, I get the Holy Ghost.
If you feel that it's real I'm on trial And I'm here in your prison Like a coin in your mint I am dented and I'm spent with high treason Through a glass eye your throne Is the one danger zone Take me to the pilot for control Take me to the pilot of your soul Take me to the pilot Lead me through the chamber Take me to the pilot I am but a stranger Take me to the pilot Lead me through the chamber Take me to the pilot I am but a stranger Well I know he's not old And I'm told he's a virgin For he may be she But what I'm told is never for certain
No other musician that plays the piano or writes the score (instrument) lines can not hold up to his ability. A true musician! Cannot say that about todays music it is shit!
I directed this show with Elton and Ray and it was one of the greatest projects I ever worked on. I recently sent this clip to Ray to remind him of the great night we had, and of course he was incredibly gracious. Thanks to Elton and Ray for the beautiful night… hope you all get to see the full show sometime, somewhere! All best, Richard B.
One of the tightest solo versions of Elton's career
ray cooper u rock it sir
What a exciting performance by Elton John and ray cooper rocking it hooray❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Holy fuck, I thought he goes all out on the piano whenever he does a solo for “Bennie and the Jets” but this is crazy!
Definitely one of the world’s greatest pianists.
Ray Cooper is the king of percussion, he's incredible!!!.....
yeahhhhhhh.... both are kings ....a fantastic performance
His hands have to hurt LOL
Haha he sucks
@@Max-Everest
I’m fond of Elton without a band. Shows his great talent.
Also, Whip McCord? Awesome name that could be the protagonist of an action movie.
Elton JohnIs beautiful in everyway . i dont know anyone else can play like this. He is a gift to all of us
Yeah...not just some pop singer: Elton blows pop music out of the WATER. Amazing piano work.
He’s a madman
@@polariginal i guess you can call him a madman across the water
It's Elton John!
Don't remember when I started thinking he was a genius. Since that moment he keeps proving it again and again.
He puts so much life in that piano I half expect it to take a bow and walk away! Damn.
Take me to pitot.
Nothing like this on the planet.
He is one few people alive today whom I will cry over when he's gone. Let's hope it's a long time from now.
I never get tired of this performance. So exciting watching Elton and Ray . i cant praise it enough much love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
No one is better on the piano than Elton JOhn anywhere in the world and he rocks this song with Ray Cooper the percussionist exceptional
Piano playing at its best
I love Elton of all ages, but I really think he did some of his best performances the years following rehab. So much joy!!
There are no words. Class. Pure class and talent. I am so grateful to have been a contemporary of this man, and to have seen him twice in concert. Xxx
I've loved Elton's voice and music since I was a little girl and will continue to do so forever. In my humble opinion, very few entertainers can tickle the ivories like he can.
Rebecca Kaas I'd say Tim Minchin is the only pianist in recent years that holds a candle to elton john
this performance alone is worth the ticket cost for the whole concert !!!! Love you both ....a great legacy for the future generations
Appearances can be deceiving. We have what looks like a pudgy-fingered nebbish at the piano but he boogies like Otis Spann, changes chords like Rachmaninoff and sings like Ray Charles. Must be a genius. Take me to the pilot indeed; Elton is the pilot.
RAchmaninoff? wtf are you insane? You know shit about music. You might as well compare Justin Bieber to Beethoven
Thank you for your carefully considered appraisal of my mental health and musical background. Now go back under your rock.
I think you failed to go back under your rock. Perhaps you could examine your need to insult people you don't know. Perhaps you could continue to spout insults. No big deal either way.
soaringvulture And I think you have failed at life. Didn't your inbred parents teach you to not babble about things you know nothing about?
Okay. You're taking the route of continuing to spout insults. Are you feeling better? For reference, I won't reply to your next effusion.
His hands and fingers just fly over the keys a treat for the eyes and ears! bravo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a range! - with astonishing transitions: he walks a tightrope smoothly dangling his fingers into widely diverse genres starting with a forray into heavy blues, tip-toeing into classical, then comfortably slipping into freestyle jazz, and dwelling on blues energy and deep soul, poppy pop, speeding up to jive, light rock, and verging onto actual rock - then back to jazz & ending in a race to the end, audiece clapping, piano pounding; he gives it quite a gentle beating. Just - Wow!
😂too true!!
A Master
Elton John... thank you. This is music.
OMG... i am in shock! i thought Elton was at his prime in the late 70¨s, but the energy in that performance...
His voice was best in tne 1970s, but....the experience here......❤❤❤
that was 6 woos the most ive ever heard on a song amazing rock on
This is a magical performance❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm about jump on piano with this mans music what a way to start my day
I believe I could hear the piano say "Thank you! Please, come again. "
How do I love someone that I'll never meet? Seems like such a kind man. Where does that energy come from?
I love ray smile when he looks at elton just inspiring
Best 13 minutes and 41 seconds of my day.
This is the best EJ track on the internet by far. EJ fan for 40+ yrs
Ray u have much enthusiasm it is a pleasure to watch you get into the music of elton john❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a genious those facial expressions r priceless I love it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow does it get any better!!!!
Just absolutely insane, incredible, down ryt just shredded it, crazy crazy talent, how can ya not love this guy
Wow! This has got to be one of the best performances I've ever seen.
Amazing performance.
The master class in blues-gospel piano
I did not know Elton John was this sick at piano
Aaron Hunter absolutely he's one of the best pianists in existence. Child prodigy began playing from ear around age 4
Just saw his farewell concert. He is a monster.
Where have you been the last 40 years?
He graduated from The royal academy of music in London dude.
...and if you asked him to start over in a different key, bet he could do it.Saw him play the first part of a song on a talk show once till he was about to sing, stopped.oops wrong key.Started over in the key he wanted. No big deal.
One of the best solos I'v ever heard!
Wow that is serious piano chops, Ray Charles mixed with Dr. John
Love! This one & the one at The Royal Opera House!
This is just so exciting. He lights my fire❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
An amazing performance. Sir Elton John truly is a knight in shining armor (it's red, which makes him even cooler)!
I saw this tour when they came to Baton Rouge. Just Elton and his piano and the drummer. A couple years before he came to Baton Rouge with his full band. Both performances were awesome. Saw him again on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Elton really gets around. Still touring.
FANTASTIC!!! (Wish I could play like that)
He killing that piano.....Thank you Sir Elton John
Pure greatness
GREAT! I saw Elton and Ray in Rome the same year, unforgettable.
As soon as the songs starts, ray cooper starts flash stepping to each percussion instrument
Thank you for the real music! Fantastic!!!
i see ME, the one with the super long blonde hair at 6:10, to the right of his shoulder. I turn around to say something to someone! so cool to see this!
Thats awesome. You are incredibly fortunate to have gone to see him live.
@@jacobreyna18 yes! thx!
DearAElton is not sick at piano. He is a Master of the piano you need md fast. He is the best i have ever heard or will hear❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sick is a way of saying "very very good."
Holy crap that’s amazing and beautiful ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank You Sir Elton...for you Wonderful and Soulful Music...Thank you for being so Talented and Incredible...
Unbelievable!!!!❤
This should have more views!!! Awesome.
Just imagine, being able to play an instrument like that!!
Cooper's tambourine work is stunning
Ray Cooper is amazing!!
I *WORSHIP* Elton John. He’s my hero!!!
I absolutely ADORE that Piano intro!! Since it doesn’t have a title, i’ll just name it after my dear friend, Monica Rial. :D
No one rocks like Elton John❤❤❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤😂😂😂
This is awesome!!! I was listening to the full concert and was so glad someone had posted this alone. I was blown away by the piano at the beginning. Thanks
Hey Mr. Tamborine Man!! 😮🤯👏🏻👏🏻
I love this song. But this is not just next level... but way beyond. I'd put this piano work up for the greatest ever.
Wow.. this is sheer bliss. Thank you for posting all his music you have Philip Anness.
Brilliant… pure talent
Best Pilot Ever..!
Yes Elton, Fantastic! Thanks for posting, Philip.
that ray cooper hes awsome too
Unreal......Rock N Roll folks ....
My Favorite Lord Elton John
Song
By far the Masterful Performance
Stirs emotions the way that only soul can,
he epitomizes the MAJIC of being a Musician
Such joy, energy and dedication from two brilliant musicians!!! ❤️
I wish I had the piano skills E.J. has!
INCREDIBLE!!!
🎵 🎶 🎼 🎙
🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
Incredible
the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful
Worn out in a good way😊
Fantastic!
People tend to forget that Reg Dwight was a sought-after session pianist before he became Elton and made it big
His fingers are so nimble, it’s amazing!
One of my favorite pianoists, to bad he shows his skills so seldom.. "songs from the west coast" he findely did some of that on a album again, and I loved the "comeback" of his piano!
Magari pubblichiamo un bel CD ! Viva Ray !
I don't think I can do anything as well as this guy plays piano.
Best performance ever!!!🎩🎩🎩
No one like him Sir Elton John
Elton 💞 Genius
Love. Love. Love
So many are trying to compare Elton and Billy. Billy is a great songwriter but, by his own admission “Elton kicks my ass on piano.” It is in Rolling Stone magazine, Google it. They are different players, and both great. It comes down to the style and performer that you like personally. Mega talented guys. I love them both. Especially Elton 😊
LIKE A BOSS 👨✈️
Damn Daniel, Elton is tickling the shit out of those ivories
Ray Cooper kick ass!!!!!!
Rocketman!!! What a great performance!
When that shout comes back @11:20. Look up his performance from 2010 at Beacon Theatre. It’s shorter and different but when he hits the IV and starts in with “oh yeah” and the background singers come in, I get the Holy Ghost.
....Genius!!!
WOWOWOWOWOW
If you feel that it's real I'm on trial
And I'm here in your prison
Like a coin in your mint
I am dented and I'm spent with high treason
Through a glass eye your throne
Is the one danger zone
Take me to the pilot for control
Take me to the pilot of your soul
Take me to the pilot
Lead me through the chamber
Take me to the pilot
I am but a stranger
Take me to the pilot
Lead me through the chamber
Take me to the pilot
I am but a stranger
Well I know he's not old
And I'm told he's a virgin
For he may be she
But what I'm told is never for certain
You forgot to include the NA_NA_NAs!!!! :)
Pure unadulterated genius😂❤
I have this concert on video tape
god damn that percussionist plays like hes still in his twenties
Bloody hell, if he can play like that in plastic wrap, what's he like in regular clothes?
10:26 is wonderfull
No other musician that plays the piano or writes the score (instrument) lines can not hold up to his ability. A true musician! Cannot say that about todays music it is shit!
Roy Poteete Amen
i fucking love you