This is one of very few examples where the live version trumps the studio cut. This is Elton John's MASTERPIECE. His music is perfectly blended with Taupin's lyrics, and the lush arrangement, with full orchestra, brings me to tears from the very start. I never tire of listening to this.
I have to completely agree. As much As I love this song, there’s nothing like this live recording in Sydney. I’ve seen it live elsewhere. This is still the best
Brings me to tears every time, those last three repeated lines. We have the CD album of this concert and I reckon it's the best live album ever. Our 12yo son loves it too.
Correct. I was at this show in Melbourne in 1987. I still have the ticket stub. Unfortunately the indoor venue was rubbish. The second half of the show was why I was put on earth. I'll never see or hear a show like that again. And this song is the highlight of the evening. It was also the first time I'd ever heard the song. He could never write another thing and I wouldn't care. Pure beauty.
I was at one of these shows in Sydney in 1986. I rushed out the next morning and bought "Elton John". What a phenomenal album. I'd never heard this song or Sixty Years On.
Elton played this at a solo show in Denver I attended three months before my daughter was born. It made me think of how much my son was looking forward to the arrival of his little sister. I was in tears for most of the song.
I actually cannot sit down at the piano and play/sing this song. I get about halfway and cannot hold back tears. Every time. Gotta do it drunk maybe (or perhaps that'll be worse).
Peering out of tiny eyes The grubby hands that gripped the rail Wiped the window clean of frost As the morning air laid on the latch A whistle awakened someone there Next door to the nursery, just down the hall A strange new sound you never heard before A strange new sound that makes boys explore Tread neat so small those little feet Amid the morning his small heart beats So much excitement yesterday That must be rewarded, must be displayed Large hands lift him through the air Excited eyes contain him there The eyes of those he loves and knows But what's this extra bed just here His puzzled head tipped to one side Amazement swims in those bright green eyes Glancing down upon this thing That make strange sounds, strange sounds that sing In those silent happy seconds That surround the sound of this event A parent smile is made in moments They have made for you a friend And all you ever learned from them Until you grew much older Did not compare with when they said This is your brand new brother This is your brand new brother This is your brand new brother Traduzir para o português
Thanks to temperamental radio and disc jockey i never had the opportunity to hear this beautiful song until now. A wonderful discovery❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I lose it every single time I hear this one. It breaks me with it's beauty. The pairing of these lyrics with the music is utter genius. I have never gotten through the whole song without weeping. That's true art. As much as I enjoy this live version, for me the studio version always elicits SO SO SO much more emotion. It's the strings in the studio version...more present I think...I want more of them in this live version.
I think Eltons croaky voice actually gives this recording a raw power that a studio could never give. I believe he had surgery on his throat shortly after this tour
This entire concert itself is an absolute MASTERPIECE!! The arrangement, vocals and sound are just incredibly amazing to me! This is my favorite Elton concert of all. (Second is MSG 1974.) this song makes me cry tears of joy and that is the power of Elton’s Music... Phillip, AMAZING job in making the quality of this concert amazing!
Agree! This album which I purchased on cassette during my senior year of high school, I think- is one of the greatest albums ever imo. I've since added this gem on cd. And the backstory leading up to this recording just adds that extra to the recording. I see that this version is not the version on the album- from an earlier or later show on that 86 Melbourne tour, perhaps? The longer spoken intro gives that away. I still remember the quote on the liner notes stating that " No Overdubs Were Used On This Recording" & I've always thought maybe that explains how every instrument from EJ's lead vocals to that unbelievable Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is captured. A perfect album! Think I'm going to play this on the weekend.
Think on this, at the beginning of this video Elton states that Bernie wrote this when he was 16 or 17 years old........... A true savant not just a good lyricist
I had first heard this in 98. My boy who was born in 98, died unexpectedly aged 23 in 2021. Not look for sympathy. Just saying treasure every moment, even when they try your patience and drive you nuts🙂
Thanks a bunch for posting the EJ live with the Melbourne Sympathy Orchestra. It went on sale in the fall of 1987 & it’s still timeless today right here & now! Thanks for the great effort catching all of the instruments & audio perfectly!
Thank you so much Philip for uploading these exquisite cuts. The audio album has been an all-time favorite of mine since it came out...it was only recently that I started looking for a video. And here you are. Your sound is excellent.
Even though the operation was done after the tour, he was told that he needed to have the operation before the tour. So Elton made a huge sacrifice by going on with the tour anyway knowing that he risking ending his career by continuing with the tour before having the operation. Thankfully everything worked out ok, but it was a big sacrifice he made.
Elton has said that Bernie shuns the limelight. He prefers to live quietly in the U.S. Elton knows he's blessed to have such a wonderful lyricist & together they produce beautiful songs.
True. Elton practically had to drag Bernie on stage.Elton always gives him credit.Bernie got the best of both worlds. He got his wish to live in the wide open spaces without the burdons of fame. He said himself that he doesn't want to live Elton's life. He's happy.
This concert prompted me to see Elton John live. Unfortunately half way through the show he swallowed an insect and refused to continue. So disappointing.....but this concert must have been spectacular live.
@@nicholemanning7858 @ChOle. I sincerely have ZERO intentions here to type some comeback or arguement for any silly purpose such as one-upping you nor provision of details whether facts or personal insight in some effort to change your mindset as some will & do. However, I DO wanna leave ONE comment: We (all Human Beings) have our times and occurrences where we SO DEEPLY & PROFOUNDLY are self assured in the righteousness of whatever certain or specific thought processes, belief systems &/or ideals. EVERY one of us. At the same time, most assuredly, regardless of whatever the concept is, AT LEAST ONE other existing in the world will & DOES have a completely opposite belief/knowing/awareness. Fact 🤚 Also a fact is humans, for whatever reason(s), delude ourselves along our journeys in somehow thinking or wanting to believe some importance lies in some ethereal determination.of OUR being "right", thus, somehow, even if ONLY in matters of thought processing, elevating US over various other(s)? There has likely been an already infinite volume of debating on JUST this ONE aspect/reality among mankind & DESPITE the volumes of debate, and over countless CENTURIES no doubt, THERE HAS NEVER RESULTED a single accepted agreement on the matter, wouldn't you agree? Whether one 'right' to believe in Pro-Life or Choice philosophies is merely ONE likely unresolvable disagreement among human beings. Most "get" that? What people DON'T seem to get as a whole & forever mind boggling is a simple truth/fact which NOBODY CAN really dispute AND that would absofuckinglutely make ALL our lives SO MUCH better in quality: The ONLY person ANYBODY can genuinely control IS THE SELF! The continued fighting over concepts THAT WILL NEVER BE RESOLVED is NOTHING more than .... much adieu about/over nothing ! If YOU don't believe in x,y,z .... okay? Don't DO it then? Unless/until YOU are made God, you really have NO SAY otherwise w/others ? Does that mean I'm purporting to do NOTHING then about Human Life? Course not 😑. There's ALWAYS the option available to take care of, support, protect, etc .... a Human Life that is ALREADY EXISTING is it not? Humans ultimately CANNOT (ethically at least?) control anothers reproduction ... ergo Nature? BUT THEY CAN contribute efforts to those least if us whom have actually made it thru the womb and ARE PRESENT right here - right now! Isn't THAT at least a place TO START 🤷♀️❓
This is one of very few examples where the live version trumps the studio cut. This is Elton John's MASTERPIECE. His music is perfectly blended with Taupin's lyrics, and the lush arrangement, with full orchestra, brings me to tears from the very start. I never tire of listening to this.
Pete Moss ..so well said. Painful beauty.
ABSOLUTLEY
Yep. Me too.
I have to completely agree. As much As I love this song, there’s nothing like this live recording in Sydney. I’ve seen it live elsewhere. This is still the best
@@christienitting5863 And I agree to you agreeing with me!
18 years ago this song cause me to change my mind about not having a second child. This is your brand new brother - the line still chokes me up.
For me it's the whole last verse
First time I ever heard this song live, I teared up at the last 3 lines, and I don't even have a younger brother
Brings me to tears every time, those last three repeated lines. We have the CD album of this concert and I reckon it's the best live album ever. Our 12yo son loves it too.
Bernie taupin is the greatest lyricist that has ever lived
Bar none.
Correct
I might put Alan Jay Lerner in that statement...and I'm quite sure Bernie would be flattered to be next Lerner.
Correct. I was at this show in Melbourne in 1987. I still have the ticket stub. Unfortunately the indoor venue was rubbish. The second half of the show was why I was put on earth. I'll never see or hear a show like that again. And this song is the highlight of the evening. It was also the first time I'd ever heard the song. He could never write another thing and I wouldn't care. Pure beauty.
Amen
The subject matter courtesy of Bernie and Elton's gorgeous music. What a team.
I was at one of these shows in Sydney in 1986. I rushed out the next morning and bought "Elton John". What a phenomenal album. I'd never heard this song or Sixty Years On.
America this cd is the best live album I have ever heard.
Elton John never recorded a "bad" song. I love all his music. But this will always be my favorite!
Elton played this at a solo show in Denver I attended three months before my daughter was born. It made me think of how much my son was looking forward to the arrival of his little sister. I was in tears for most of the song.
I actually cannot sit down at the piano and play/sing this song. I get about halfway and cannot hold back tears. Every time. Gotta do it drunk maybe (or perhaps that'll be worse).
I was at this concert. Love this version
Organisedvicar youre so lucky
I was at the Melbourne show
NO WAY!! That's so awesome!! This to me is my favorite CD he came out with. It's just freaking Epic.
Wow!
😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏
i want to cry over the beauty of this song. best version
I've been blessed to live in a time when there were some remarkable musical artists. And I feel like I'm so lucky to have been able to listen to them.
Me too!!
I remember those Australian concerts. Elton looked absolutely wonderful in his Mozart-inspired outfit & he performed brilliantly.
Peering out of tiny eyes
The grubby hands that gripped the rail
Wiped the window clean of frost
As the morning air laid on the latch
A whistle awakened someone there
Next door to the nursery, just down the hall
A strange new sound you never heard before
A strange new sound that makes boys explore
Tread neat so small those little feet
Amid the morning his small heart beats
So much excitement yesterday
That must be rewarded, must be displayed
Large hands lift him through the air
Excited eyes contain him there
The eyes of those he loves and knows
But what's this extra bed just here
His puzzled head tipped to one side
Amazement swims in those bright green eyes
Glancing down upon this thing
That make strange sounds, strange sounds that sing
In those silent happy seconds
That surround the sound of this event
A parent smile is made in moments
They have made for you a friend
And all you ever learned from them
Until you grew much older
Did not compare with when they said
This is your brand new brother
This is your brand new brother
This is your brand new brother
Traduzir para o português
Thank you Sir
THANKS:::
Most beautiful version of this great song.
Love it since elementary school.
Thanks to temperamental radio and disc jockey i never had the opportunity to hear this beautiful song until now. A wonderful discovery❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
In my opinion this concert in 86 represents the peak of Elton John’s career. I grey up with this record. Truly flawless collection.
I lose it every single time I hear this one. It breaks me with it's beauty. The pairing of these lyrics with the music is utter genius. I have never gotten through the whole song without weeping. That's true art. As much as I enjoy this live version, for me the studio version always elicits SO SO SO much more emotion. It's the strings in the studio version...more present I think...I want more of them in this live version.
My favorite version of this song!
Sally Skinner i
Sally Skinner i agree
This is one of my favorite songs. I specifically LOVE this version.
This is the best version of this song ever done.
One of my favourite songs. I saw this live in Melbourne. And yes, I saw crying by the end of it! It's just beautiful!
cossiediva i was there
I think Eltons croaky voice actually gives this recording a raw power that a studio could never give. I believe he had surgery on his throat shortly after this tour
i agree.
Its soooo beautiful.
This song is so beautiful!!! A masterpiece! Amazing performance!💎 ❤️💎❤️
...I was there. The man is simply brilliant.
Simon Meli and I. I still have the ticket stub
Jealous of you both!
Your very lucky. A part of musical history was created live that night
333pinkitty I know that. The venue was not great however. The sound quality was pretty average.
Kevin Russell that's a shame :(
This entire concert itself is an absolute MASTERPIECE!! The arrangement, vocals and sound are just incredibly amazing to me! This is my favorite Elton concert of all. (Second is MSG 1974.) this song makes me cry tears of joy and that is the power of Elton’s Music...
Phillip, AMAZING job in making the quality of this concert amazing!
*Philip I apologize for that misspelling
Especially side 1
This song gives me chills
I'm currently addicted to this live album which I was able to track down a couple of months ago. It is MAGNIFICENT!!!
You could have asked me. I bought it in 1987
@@zapkvr I now have the DVD too.
@@zapkvr I now have the DVD.
Agree! This album which I purchased on cassette during my senior year of high school, I think- is one of the greatest albums ever imo. I've since added this gem on cd. And the backstory leading up to this recording just adds that extra to the recording. I see that this version is not the version on the album- from an earlier or later show on that 86 Melbourne tour, perhaps? The longer spoken intro gives that away. I still remember the quote on the liner notes stating that " No Overdubs Were Used On This Recording" & I've always thought maybe that explains how every instrument from EJ's lead vocals to that unbelievable Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is captured. A perfect album! Think I'm going to play this on the weekend.
I used to watch this concert on VHS all the time and this was my fav song💛💛💛
A real jewell.
Thank you.
great song, great lyrics and amazing orchestral arrangements by Paul Buckmaster!!!!!
Watching this on my Baby Brother's Birthday as I weep.
masterpiece
This song tears me up.. of course it reminds me of my beautiful sons
Dad of two boys here, brother of one.
This song. Every. Single. Time.
I wonder if they played this for Zachary when Elijah was introduced to him 😊😭
I don't why but this always makes me shed a tear.
Ricky Mcintyre I can listen to it 5 times, and cry every time. A masterpiece of lyricism and musicality.
@@sharyn4271 me too. It gets me every single time. Choking sobs.
My eyes are raining too
Elton Legend
Those three final lines. Gah! Bring me to sobs every time I listen.
Gracias universo por este tema💫🥰
This is my favorite version of this favorite song.
The exquisite moment at about 4:00 when the flute/piccolo? hits the high, sweet note...
Best version !!!
Beautiful.
My idol since I was a kid.
Magnific version of this song¡¡¡
This is a such a beautiful song with great lyrics.
Espectacular creación. Llevaba tiempo escuchando música más actual, escuchas canciones como ésta y te emocionas, grande Elton
Think on this, at the beginning of this video Elton states that Bernie wrote this when he was 16 or 17 years old...........
A true savant not just a good lyricist
How does someone in his teens write lyrics like this bernie taupin pure genius.
Best album genius x
Te amo Elton John, el más.❤️😙
Masterpiece!!!
I had first heard this in 98. My boy who was born in 98, died unexpectedly aged 23 in 2021. Not look for sympathy. Just saying treasure every moment, even when they try your patience and drive you nuts🙂
Thanks a bunch for posting the EJ live with the Melbourne Sympathy Orchestra. It went on sale in the fall of 1987 & it’s still timeless today right here & now! Thanks for the great effort catching all of the instruments & audio perfectly!
This is from the DVD of the show. It's an official release
always think of my mom when i hear this rip mom love u
Thank you so much Philip for uploading these exquisite cuts. The audio album has been an all-time favorite of mine since it came out...it was only recently that I started looking for a video. And here you are. Your sound is excellent.
That last verse really gets to me for some reason
Love love live this
Elton sei commovente ❤ ogni volta che canti mi vengono i Brividi ...Mamma mia quanto sei bravo😘
This tour was right after his operation on his voicestrings (stimmbänder). He said that“ this tour will be a new start or end“
right before
I read he did the whole concert tour & THEN had the vocal operation in Melbourne, Australia after which he was forbidden to sing for 18 months.
Even though the operation was done after the tour, he was told that he needed to have the operation before the tour.
So Elton made a huge sacrifice by going on with the tour anyway knowing that he risking ending his career by continuing with the tour before having the operation. Thankfully everything worked out ok, but it was a big sacrifice he made.
I was at the concert in Melbourne. This concert was in Perth.
It says this concert was in Sydney (with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra).
@@nonnamadonna yeah and it's WRONG. I was simply pointing it out. The MSO toured with Elton. They played all the eastern mainland states and WA
If you have the album you listen to how he describes the lyrics of this song before it starts. One of Bernie Taupin’s most beautiful ever.
My favorite!
Unas de mis favoritas !!!
La mejor versión.
What I don't understand why doesn't Bernie taupin doesn't get the credit that he deserves
Bernie taupin songs always seem to tell a story
William bonnstauffer, Elton gives him direct credit for this song, at the outset, and who doesn't know, being a fan, that BT is half of the team?
Yes he does, Elton mentions him all the time saying he wouldn't be there without him. He's praised him numerous times.
Elton has said that Bernie shuns the limelight. He prefers to live quietly in the U.S. Elton knows he's blessed to have such a wonderful lyricist & together they produce beautiful songs.
True. Elton practically had to drag Bernie on stage.Elton always gives him credit.Bernie got the best of both worlds. He got his wish to live in the wide open spaces without the burdons of fame. He said himself that he doesn't want to live Elton's life. He's happy.
elton john best songs : the greatest discovery, 60 years on, skyline pidgeon
B-R-U-T-A-L!!!!
Hermosa canción !!!!!
meraviglia...
Fantástica. .........
great
el mas grande descubrimiento de ELTON.BERNIE Y PAUL BACKMASTER
❤
Que hermosa canción !!!!
This concert prompted me to see Elton John live. Unfortunately half way through the show he swallowed an insect and refused to continue. So disappointing.....but this concert must have been spectacular live.
I had 15 year
This song was just released in United States 5 years ago wtf!
Ronald Stawsky no, it arrived in 87.
australia no usa
His voice began to waver by this time.
Ignorant comment. Read about why he sounded this way. He didn't sound like this last week.
Mac was slighted.
Patty
absolute gold One of the best songs ever recorded. Breaks my heart every time. Oh to be at this concert.....
I saw the show in Melbourne. I still have the ticket stub
They should blast this song outside every planned parenthood office.
Greg Cahill ...don’t spoil a beautiful song by bringing in disgusting Political bias...until you have a uterus..STFU
Simple solutions to not having unwanted babies, A. Birth control B. Close your legs. I have a uterus. Thank you.
Someone needs to protect the innocent. When did we forget about that?
yes, more unwanted babies is what the world needs
@@nicholemanning7858 @ChOle. I sincerely have ZERO intentions here to type some comeback or arguement for any silly purpose such as one-upping you nor provision of details whether facts or personal insight in some effort to change your mindset as some will & do. However, I DO wanna leave ONE comment:
We (all Human Beings) have our times and occurrences where we SO DEEPLY & PROFOUNDLY are self assured in the righteousness of whatever certain or specific thought processes, belief systems &/or ideals. EVERY one of us. At the same time, most assuredly, regardless of whatever the concept is, AT LEAST ONE other existing in the world will & DOES have a completely opposite belief/knowing/awareness. Fact 🤚
Also a fact is humans, for whatever reason(s), delude ourselves along our journeys in somehow thinking or wanting to believe some importance lies in some ethereal determination.of OUR being "right", thus, somehow, even if ONLY in matters of thought processing, elevating US over various other(s)?
There has likely been an already infinite volume of debating on JUST this ONE aspect/reality among mankind & DESPITE the volumes of debate, and over countless CENTURIES no doubt, THERE HAS NEVER RESULTED a single accepted agreement on the matter, wouldn't you agree? Whether one 'right' to believe in Pro-Life or Choice philosophies is merely ONE likely unresolvable disagreement among human beings. Most "get" that?
What people DON'T seem to get as a whole & forever mind boggling is a simple truth/fact which NOBODY CAN really dispute AND that would absofuckinglutely make ALL our lives SO MUCH better in quality:
The ONLY person ANYBODY can genuinely control IS THE SELF! The continued fighting over concepts THAT WILL NEVER BE RESOLVED is NOTHING more than .... much adieu about/over nothing ! If YOU don't believe in x,y,z .... okay? Don't DO it then? Unless/until YOU are made God, you really have NO SAY otherwise w/others ?
Does that mean I'm purporting to do NOTHING then about Human Life? Course not 😑. There's ALWAYS the option available to take care of, support, protect, etc .... a Human Life that is ALREADY EXISTING is it not? Humans ultimately CANNOT (ethically at least?) control anothers reproduction ... ergo Nature? BUT THEY CAN contribute efforts to those least if us whom have actually made it thru the womb and ARE PRESENT right here - right now!
Isn't THAT at least a place TO START 🤷♀️❓
Fuck I cry every single time I heard this.
Beautiful...