Gotta love all the toms. Back in the late 70's I bought a monster Ludwig Octaplus set with 6 rack toms (Octaplus toms had no reso, as in Earls toms) and a huge 18" floor. Sold it in the late 80's. Wish I would have kept it. Great sounding drums.
Steve Roginski .... you know concert toms come and go. I almost sold these a few years ago. But my RUclips videos made me keep them. Now that I’m playing all these old favorites they are the right sound! Thanks for watching
As an European I think I probably know all the hits of Sir Elton John. He made so many great songs and I think he is a musical genius. Drums do sound great and fits perfectly to this song Earl. Excellent drumming and upload my dear friend 🍻👊👍😎
Earl, is it okay to call you the mellow rock master? Soft rock drumming king!? No one else covers these 70s mellow songs like you! Sounds really great!
Rich Raw Dawg drums ... thanks Rich! I think this year I can surely agree with you and take that title! I have been knocking out these mellow rock songs!
Thank you Dieter! Does he still play this song? I love the 1980 Live in Central Park version of this song. Nigel Olsson had a beautiful huge concert tom Kit! What an amazing drummer!
Wonderful pocket playing Earl. There's no hiding in songs like this. People think pocket songs are easy but if the feeling isn't in it that can be spotted easily even if the timing is perfect.
Andrew Nelson drum covers ... I agree, it’s important to develop your own pocket that feel good. That’s why I play these songs like me even though I didn’t cop all of the original drummers parts. The song has to become mine for it to groove and have that pocket! Thanks for noticing Andrew!
Earl, for me - it's been an ongoing tie between this song and Someone Saved My Life Tonight for my fav EJ tune. That said, beginning to end - this was fabulous. The ghosting is incredibly good. Agree - it is a pocket song but it's not easy to own those type tunes with the taste you displayed in this. And the audio is so damn good, I'm adding this to my personal playlist. Thumbs up and this is one where I wish I could give you 5 of 'em.
Trey B ... thanks for the kind words Trey! I have always like this song and appreciated Nigel Olson’s beautiful tasteful musical drumming. He is my favorite Elton John drummer! I will someone saved my life someday ... it’s another classic EJ ballad! by the way ... it’s Xtrax Stems that makes mixing the drums so much easier these days!
Another home run Earl! Just love the long break at about 1:37 in! 🔥Also, Over all I think this is my fav. of your setups. Well... I’m off to buy my own 2002 thin crash now. 😁 Stay strong, and thanks again for sharing sir. ✌️
Gotta love all the toms. Back in the late 70's I bought a monster Ludwig Octaplus set with 6 rack toms (Octaplus toms had no reso, as in Earls toms) and a huge 18" floor. Sold it in the late 80's. Wish I would have kept it. Great sounding drums.
Steve Roginski .... you know concert toms come and go. I almost sold these a few years ago. But my RUclips videos made me keep them. Now that I’m playing all these old favorites they are the right sound! Thanks for watching
As an European I think I probably know all the hits of Sir Elton John. He made so many great songs and I think he is a musical genius. Drums do sound great and fits perfectly to this song Earl. Excellent drumming and upload my dear friend 🍻👊👍😎
Rob Nienhuis ... thanks for watching Rob! I love Elton’s music and Nigel’s drumming! I am glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🤟🏻✌🏻✌🏻
Wow !!! The sound and groove is spot on. Always loved the concert toms. Made me feel like I was at the session when this song was first recorded.
Patrick Harris ... thanks Patrick! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Love it Earl, nice playing. 🎼😊🎼👍🎼🥁🎼
Thanks for the feedback Anthony! 👍🏻🙏🏻🤘🏻😎
👌🥁🥁👏 😊 very good
Robsoni thank you! 👍🏻🤟🏻✌🏻👊
I like those one-handed fills walking down the toms!! Excellently played and it sounds so good!!
Zax Drums ... thank you Zax! I appreciate your feedback and support! 👍🏻🤟🏻✌🏻👊
Earl, is it okay to call you the mellow rock master? Soft rock drumming king!? No one else covers these 70s mellow songs like you! Sounds really great!
Rich Raw Dawg drums ... thanks Rich! I think this year I can surely agree with you and take that title! I have been knocking out these mellow rock songs!
Great playing Earl, to a classic Elton song ... love the fills across the kit 👍🥁🥁👍
Iori Jones ... thank you my friend! I picked this kit for this song!
Great tune to pick Earl!! Nicely done my friend and digging the setup!
Little Drummer Channel ... thank you Jerimy! I figure I got to use these old drums playing these old songs! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻🤟🏻✌🏻👊
Any song where you incorporate the concert toms is my favourite. Just love the sound of single headed toms. Great playing!
Jeff Kahl ... thank you Jeff! I don’t use the concerts always, but I enjoy playing them too! Thanks for watching
Obviously we love Nigel Olsson. Well done friend!
Yes we do! Thanks for watching my friend!m
Always loved this song. Great phat groove Earl--really laying it in that pocket tight! Excellent sound/mix!
Jorge St. Jorge ... thank you for the kind words Jorge!
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart"
Jon McFerson ... thanks ... I did that one last year! Thanks for watching
I just went to his concert in February it was fantastic, a master performer and the musician's to. Well played
Nicely done, bro
💯👍
Thank you Dieter! Does he still play this song? I love the 1980 Live in Central Park version of this song. Nigel Olsson had a beautiful huge concert tom Kit! What an amazing drummer!
Amazing!
@@backgroundstream thanks for the feedback my friend! More Elton John today! 🙏🏻😎👍🏻🤘🏻🥁
Wonderful pocket playing Earl. There's no hiding in songs like this. People think pocket songs are easy but if the feeling isn't in it that can be spotted easily even if the timing is perfect.
Andrew Nelson drum covers ... I agree, it’s important to develop your own pocket that feel good. That’s why I play these songs like me even though I didn’t cop all of the original drummers parts. The song has to become mine for it to groove and have that pocket! Thanks for noticing Andrew!
so in time and clean
Thanks for watching and the feedback!
Very nice work Earl. Very solid and precise drumming.
Hope you are well my friend.
Greetings from Texas 👍
The Masked Drummer ... thank you my friend! I appreciate your feedback and encouragement!
Perfect. From Brazil🇧🇷
Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻😎👍🏻
Earl, for me - it's been an ongoing tie between this song and Someone Saved My Life Tonight for my fav EJ tune. That said, beginning to end - this was fabulous. The ghosting is incredibly good. Agree - it is a pocket song but it's not easy to own those type tunes with the taste you displayed in this. And the audio is so damn good, I'm adding this to my personal playlist. Thumbs up and this is one where I wish I could give you 5 of 'em.
Trey B ... thanks for the kind words Trey! I have always like this song and appreciated Nigel Olson’s beautiful tasteful musical drumming. He is my favorite Elton John drummer! I will someone saved my life someday ... it’s another classic EJ ballad! by the way ... it’s Xtrax Stems that makes mixing the drums so much easier these days!
Another home run Earl! Just love the long break at about 1:37 in! 🔥Also, Over all I think this is my fav. of your setups. Well... I’m off to buy my own 2002 thin crash now. 😁 Stay strong, and thanks again for sharing sir. ✌️
Claes Isacson ... that is my favorite fill too! Over the bar line fill! You can’t go wrong with a 2002 thin crash! Thanks for watching my friend!
Very nice work Earl!
DrumMan190 ... thank you Matthew! I appreciate the feedback!
great song, and (of course) superb drumline ♫
Paul Des ... thank you Paul! Have an awesome week!
Never heard this song before but it is really good. Those toms have such a great sound. Very nice cover.
Martin Medrano ... thank you Martin! I appreciate your encouragement!
Fantastico trabajo amigo. Felicitaciones.
Gracias amigo! 👍🏻🤘🏻🙏🏻🥁
very good! i love this song
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your feedback! 👍🏻🤘🏻🙏🏻
I love the sound of your drumset
Thanks... I work hard to get a good sound! Thanks for watching
@@earldrum its perfect! Nice taste :)
@@earldrum I would love to play this song too!
Maybe in the future
The Rod God Project it’s a fun song to play! Give it a try!
Can you drum to the one , simple life and club at the end of the street all by Elton John
Depois você pode fazer um vídeo ensinando como faz marcação no chimbal enquanto toca no prato condução?
Danilo are you asking me to explain how to keep time with my hi hat foot while riding on the cymbal? Thanks for watching!
@@earldrum isso mesmo. Tem como fazer um vídeo ensinando o procedimento?
wow what a nic cover can u do empty garden :))))))
Thanks for the feedback Eric! Here is my cover of Empty Garden ruclips.net/video/BvMqWDyOqE8/видео.htmlsi=3vTuOXn2Eozstm4X
just like Nigel
Thanks for the feedback Eddie!