Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Elton’s second concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall was an opportunity for him and his band to perform their newly-recorded album Honky Château in its entirety. This live debut of ‘Rocket Man’ two months before its release as the album’s first single is striking in its freshness and its ability to nearly replicate the studio arrangement on stage. The line-up of Davey (guitar), Dee Murray (bass) and Nigel Olsson (drums) immediately established itself as the “classic” Elton band, solidifying Elton’s studio and stage presence through his most prolific period.
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Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972)
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I can't believe this is live - the vocals are stunning
I'd be honored if some Elton John fans would give a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of LEVON and ROCKET MAN on my YT channel in tribute to the masters of 20th century composition and lyrics (Elton and Bernie Taupin). Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.
Hear, hear !
Hi Lauren
@@marcuswalker3670 have a glass of water
Zeline Manzore p
we're so lucky to be alive at the same time as this legend.
yes (._.)
i love the metaphors cheers it makes me feel and think xo
Nah not for me never liked him nor his music
And billy Joel
Murphy moe y r u here
Just realized that this was 48 years ago.
Yeah and that shirt would still be in style now.
Born the year he sang this song
Elton was 25 in 72. 😊
@@cynthiahaley8233 I'm 26 years old in 2019 :)
Jack of Helsinki I'm 56 and grew up listening to this among other greats.
Saw him 52 years ago today doing this. The show was an explosive surprise that in my lifetime has never been surpassed.
Dude it is absolutely unreal how good Elton was during this period. What a voice!!
his piano playing was special
Yep!
he still is! I saw him last year.
@@theklakoch709 love your taste..."they don't want tuna with good taste, they want tuna that taste good, Charlie... Chicken of the Sea!"
Ciao/Cheers Amiche
Yeah have to agree..strong voice, strong performer
This live version is just as good as the studio one...
@Zeline Manzore bruh that's a pirated version of a different movie
Elton is a musical genius !
Some artists are just as good live as they are in the studio. Freddie Mercury is a good example.
@@SMUS16475 - - Some artists sound even *better* live than in the studio and I'd def put 70's Elton John and Freddie Mercury on that list. Don't get me wrong both sound amazing in the studio too but performing live, they shine.
prikov1 F A C T S
2024 anyone?
Elton John all the way
Yes
Still an excellent piece of music in 2024 - and will be in 2124, IMHO
CHAZ
Yer
I saw Elton John at University of Alabama 1977 …. One of the very best
I’m 30 but wish music was still this good
This almost 50 years old that’s crazy
Yup and I was a 7 yr old little girl when I would lay in the grass & sun 🌞 listening to this . 1 of my top shelf FAVS as I call it sun & earth songs🌞🌎
Remember when 50 years was a long time.
@@111Phoenix777 Remember when 50 years was a bit grounded in discoveries all new and fresh then the players of these days.
@@freespirit21newyork I was 11 , this lovely song is part of my 10 motivations !!
Damn, I was like - it can't be 50 years from 1979. But it is, of course...
When i was 10 i asked for an Elton John LP for Christmas and my conservative mom went and got me a Carpenters record instead, hoping i would just lose interest in that weird guy with the strange outfits.
It didn’t work though.
Ha! What a great story! I have a similar one. "Captain Fantastic" was the first album I ever bought with "my own money". I was 9 at the time. My mom promptly intercepted the album and wouldn't let me keep it. Fortunately, I had a college-age sister who convinced her that, despite the bizarre Hieronymus Bosch-style cover art, Elton's music wouldn't turn me into a drug-addicted devil-worshipper! :D
neoisis carpenters were TUFF. Karens voice was like an angel
Mona Toney yes I didn’t mean I hated the Carpenters, it just wasn’t my first choice LP that I wanted for Christmas . But I actually listened to it quite a bit. I remember i really liked “Superstar.”
Karen had an incredible voice ! and was also a very talented drummer. Richard too was a talented keyboardist arranger producer and composer of pop gems.
neoisis what a story!!
Thank god for small mercies
Sir Elton is a G. O. A. T, we all deserve to enjoy his music
I'm 71 and still love Elton John. What a voice!
i'm 29 and ilove the classic songs as they remind me of my late father 🧡
dang
@@TheLazerOfficial Happy Birthday
I’m 17 and i really love him ☺️
59 and still can’t get enough of this song, my friends thought I was strange for playing this when it first came out,it still rocks my heart and soul
How does the U.K produce so many would class music stars e.g Elton John, Queen, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, oasis, the Beatles, the Verve, George Michael to name but a few
The Kinks, The Clash, The Who, Pink Floyd...
Led Zeppelin, The Police, Deep Purple...
Really long list
Craig Henson boy George
The stones
I’m 58 years old and my 30 year old son is now an Elton fan. Mission accomplished. Timeless music.
My Mum used to listen to Elton on the way to school everyday. I loved it.
Im 30 too and hell yes Im an Elton fan too
Thank god! He is one of the contenders for best solo artist, honestly imo he is THE BEST solo artist.
im 15 and a massive fan!!
I'm metal fan but queen and Elton doesn't hurt at all
Sir Elton and Bernie thanks for everything, your movie is a master piece.
Blank ATM Card Card chill bro 💀
Masterpiece? Settle down. It was a C+ studio film.
@@mikecantreed 😑
@@mikecantreed naj it was really good. Better than Bohemian imo. Very creative.
I don’t know why but I always shipped then in the movie-
Für diesen Hit, liebe ich Elton John. 🥰
If we really are in a multiverse, I feel bad for all of the universes that don't have Elton John.
There’s probably a universe where this man worked at a record shop or a universe where he didn’t go to rehab. Sounds scary
we got the good ending xD
Exquisitely spoken.
Elton John, gênio da música.
I feel like it’s more of a neutral ending. A “good” ending could have been basically the same, but instead Elton does not lose his vocal range and has his voice age normally. Not saying it was necessarily a bad thing his voice deepened in 1986, but for the sake of the “good ending” meme, that seems more appropiate.
This is Elton's Space Oddity
Because it's about a spaceship?
Then Queen's would be '39.
then the beatles would be across the universe
Nice comprehension compared with Bowie's space oddity.
In my opinion I think Rocket Man is about Elton’s feelings at the time.
"Avenger's Endgame" missed out on using this song while Tony was stuck on the damaged spacecraft.
J Espinola Imagine Star-Lord sacrificing himself to save the Guardians, and this song comes on.
I agree this fits better with Star-Lord
Ikr!
It fit perfectly in the Tv show ‘Life on Mars’
No this will be perfect for Guardians of the Galaxy 3
This performance was two months before the album was released, so this is likely the first time anyone in the audience is ever hearing this song.
wow
2021 still rocking this jam.
Me too 2- 10 -2021
Saw him for the first time in 1969. Always been a fan.
Absolutely!! And funny thing, Family Guy was the first what thought me this song. I was so blind back then.
Nice commet
Me too 10-10-2021
I’m 34 and just have started to fully appreciate what Elton John brings to the table.
I'm 29 and feel the same
Crazy I’m 34 too and just been on an Elton John binge.
Same here 1986'ers
Same bro, now I get what was the hype about
Samesies. 🙃
Can we just appreciate for a moment the piano playing.
I'm thinking that too! He's like Aretha, a solid gospel sound.
The piano playing while singing
It baffles me how amazing he is at piano. Most pop singers can play chords with maybe a bit of rhythm. Sir elton can play it like a pro with very interesting ideas surrounding chord patterns all while singing
@@kareemalmadaeen2413 There are a number of excellent pop musicians who can (could) play, such as Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Nat King Cole. Of course, all three of them started as pianists (Aretha used to accompany her father' Gospel choir) and added singing later. How about Leon Russell? Pianist with the wrecking crew.
Susan Kennedy don’t forget Billy Joel
Alguém ouvindo em 2024… 52 anos depois! A prova que coisa boa não envelhece. ❤ tenho 28 anos e amo
Me, september 2024
My son loves this song. Yeah, the little boy I'm holding in my picture
Congrats dude that ones a keeper. I wouldn’t throw him away 😂🤣👍🖖
Cool❤
Allisson Diego ur son has taste
Allisson Diego your son has good taste at such a young age haha
Damn that's great taste. If he hasn't been revealed to it, show him Queen's music.
His vocals are incredible for a live performance.
Few artists can sing live and sound better that the studio version. He did it.
Freddie Mercury is definitely one of them few 👌
dont forget about bruno !!
John S Elton John, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, etc etc all sing just as good live!
Especially the pop singers today
James Hetfield back in 86-92. Sang live WAY better than studio version
I dont think I've ever heard a song sound better live.
70's rocks stars were the coolest ever
And most talented!
I agree
Yes, i loved the drugged up drunks on stage, it was a joke i agree, no autotune just pure vocals, it was perfect
agreed!Elton,Queen,BowieArrowsmith
@@BimmerE35sadowner um
Finally a movie of ELTON JOHN is going to come out
I can't wait for a David Bowie movie
Adolfo Garza Bowie is taking way too long!!!
@Kevin Prima that's true
And then hopefully an Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson movie!
@@briannaashley94in 2039 maybel we can get it
What about George Michael? Or Hall and Oates?
I'm not saying this is my favorite song. But it is probably one of the best songs ever sang.
sung
@@thecoolestmanever9068 Sangdid*
No Yesterday is
channing bloom he only said it’s one of the best
@@jasonkostelecky2197 This song is leagues better than Yesterday. Yesterday isn't even in my top 10 Beatles songs let along greatest of all time. The best Beetle song is Imagine.
This guy is so good they produce a movie about him while he’s still here. Long live Elton John.
This song......was playing at the gas station the night I caught my wife cheating. It's been 3 yrs since I last heard it. Yup, I cried.....but my life is so much richer without her. ( I'm lying) but I've moved on.
Don't worry me still got no gf since birth though.Haha.
The biography of Elton John in this movie Rocket Man, touched my heart in an inexplicable way, I felt an inner sanction, that when we got to the car with my wife I started crying and I felt my chest sink.
I do not compare myself in any way with this great man, but my childhood is marked by rejection and contempt.
Thank God look at this great movie.
Gee's.
@@sajanapeiris8416 G's.
Edgar, there are a lot of us out there. I'm 70. My wife and I saw the movie yesterday. I teared up when they played parts of Yellow Brick Road ever so slowly, just on piano and then same again on violin. Had to be consoled by my wife. Painful memories just below the surface.
Blank ATM Card Card bruh
@@IsaacAsimov1992 I feel your pain. Hugs!
Wow! That's one of the best live versions I've ever heard him do. Really amazing recording quality for 1972. And his performance here really sparkles, too!
they have had recording equipment like that since the early 1900s
IMO the recording equipment back then was better in some ways. It was less processed and all analog, giving a more natural sound.
Eu tinha 10 anos e ainda me emociono muito com às músicas do Elton Jonh,hj estou com quase 60 anos...
Bons tempos 💃✨😍
My god what a voice. Gives me chills. Cant believe all that time has gone by.
This makes me misty... his voice so clear, the piano sounds so brilliant, his smile. Perfection.
Compelling performance. Man..there is no substitute for youth...
Or drugs 🤣
Sadly not, for both youth and drugs
True!
Both of which the effects, after the initial peak begins to fade away, like that of the most compellingly blissful amazing magical sunset, blink and it disappears… the most earth shattering and depressing thing to experience….
Except.... Experience
"I'm a rocketman..."
Me: ROCKETMAAAAAAAAAANNNNNN
I think it's gonna be a long long time
@@blankatmcardcard8632 solo castellano.. Soy Marga 53 años.. Es genial el tema ..tantas interpretaciones... a los 18 lo escuchaba y adoraba el tema pero no sabía que expresaba... Disculpas soy educadora pero cero inglés...
🚀 man!!!!!!!
so funny im doing it now
this is so good it is incredible. He was amazing when he was young like this. Absolutely clear, strong and focused. He's still pretty cool, but this was the stuff of gods...
Gawd, there is NOTHING like listening and seeing the legends from their early performance, so pure, yet the sound quality and vocals WITHOUT AUTOTUNE are amazing. There were so many talented people in the time before electric fake auto tune music destroyed real music. Very few people can sing live on stage and maintain the pitch and tone like EJ, plus write his own music (with the amazing lyrics help from Taupin). Makes me so sad, these legends are fading with no one to replace them. I remember seeing EJ live in the 90s on tour with Billy Joel (another legend) and Elton sounded exactly the same then as he did from this 1972 performance. God bless musicians! I've always been in awe of real musicians and how they come up with the music.
I highly doubt that Elton's voice was the same. It might have been good but it changed. It became deeper.
Eat yer heart out , Taylor Swift!
( Who IS she anyway)? She can’t even tune her own guitar …
Long live true, real, live music!!!
Chaz
After seeing the movie I realize what a great and complete Musician Elton John is. More respect for this man
He was HUGE in the 70s.
that's how i got into him too
Don’t forget Bernie taupin
@@jonnyenglish1973 what about ray
Same I’ve always liked his songs but didn’t realize his depth. I’ve been listening to him non stop since watching the movie
To be able to play the piano like that while singing your heart out at the same time = Genius
This is Elton John at his absolute peak/pinnacle here - perfection...
Struggled on some notes
@@AreMullets4AustraliansOnly Well -no artist is ever going to perfectly imitate live what they do in the studio
Not too often a singer sounds better live than on record...Elton is a legend always and forever
Absolutely false. So many bands and singers sound like, oftentimes better, than they do on record when playing live.
The film "Rocketman" was great. Left the theatre feeling good. Taran did a fantastic job.
I heard show sucked
*Taron 🙈
Better than the Bo Rhap film.
@@mjphoto45 it did!
Jim Morrison god no !
Just came here after the successful landing of the rover Perseverance.
Respect
Amen
Cool as hell, must say! Cheers...
Same
💪💪💪💪💪🤟🇦🇺
I think it’s gonna be a long long time before I hear a better song than this.
There will never be a better song
Nothing written in the last 20 years comes close. It's over folks. Just enjoy the past . There is no future
Sorry... But no, it's not
@Behzingas Dad yea it ain’t chief
Sara James led me back to this amazing song! Great job to both Elton and Sara!!!
The vocals of this song are amazing.
yea, but the lack of vocal harmonies was quite noticable
@@pkoven that's because it's live
@@pkoven his bandmates here are singing them. they are down in the mix, appropriately. because the extreme important part is elton's. your ears are just used to hearing them; the original comment stands.
@@pkoven 🤦🏼♂️
Elton in the 70s at his best for me personally,
Yeah saw him in Atlanta in 71 Yellowbrick Road tour. I'm 65 and remember it like it was yesterday. One of the best shows I have ever seen and I've seen alot.
Douglas McCrary yellow brick road came out in 73
Elton didn’t tour in ‘71 according to his tour history. He did in ‘70.
I was about 8 years old when I first heard this song. Now I am 58 and still listen to it like it was the first time. There won't ever be another quite like Elton John!
Yes
1963 was a good year
@@MichaelFlynn0 1964 was pretty good too, I was born at the start of that year. :)
When I was about 11-12 years old, I remember being at my cousins house and hearing the beginning notes of the Honky Chateau album. I was forever hooked!
Ditto
I'm 69 years old, because everyone's saying their age i guess
Seriously Taron Egerton sang this perfectly in " Rocketman "
Love this song
Rocket man (Elton) has been sober for 30 years in 2020 love to all
Thank god. Right
I love the movie rocket man .ir touched my heart.Hits home.
Elton John is one of the greats. In the pantheon of The Beatles and Elvis. This live performance is better than the recorded version.
Elton is a true legend! I’m so thankful that I grew up listening to his music. A beautiful piece of the world of music will die with this legend. ❤️❤️
So I can get a. Albom. From. Elton John $690. For. Less than. 600000000. I'm. So iksided
Christ, he is more pitch-perfect than even an auto-tune! What a musician...
Can't believe this master piece was written almost 50 years ago! Beautiful song, the vocals are just from another world! GENIUS
Dang where has time gone to? I was 25 years old when he sang this song...
When music came from the heart. And not generic beats with words
Who thinks piano is the greatest instrument?!
I already like a lot of his songs but after watching the movie I have a whole new level of respect for him and Bernie...
me too.The movie drew me to becoming a fan 😂 before watching it I literally only knew Rockeetman and I'm Still Standing
Elton the musical genius! An icon who’s star is still shining brightly!
This man has helped me SO MUCH I can’t explain
Yes it helped me get through very tough times
@@adamgbell7053 count me in as well. Got me through this tough year
Me too, Fiona. This song and tiny dancer. They are so beatiful
This is amazing the vocals is unreal for a live performance. This is what music is suppose to be
Just got back from seeing Rocketman absolutley masterful film
redhotchilifan98 I just saw it too. I was crying like a baby. Beautiful
redhotchilifan98 is it playing in theaters now? Thought it was later
@@Stevie-hn7mp came out may 31st
I loved it too!! Taron was fantastic! And I already loved Elton, but seeing the movie made me love him much more.
It was very disappointing. The narrative structure didn't work at all. It was very derrivative, scene after scene of Elton being sad and depressed. There wasn't really a story. Unlike Bohemian Rhapsody, I feel like I didn't learn much about him.
God, I wish it was still 1972. I was only 10 and remember hearing Elton John everywhere !!
jeff bauer luckyyy.. I’m 16:(
I was 12 and I am still listening to his music every day even now fast approaching my 60th
jeff bauer I totally agree! I was 8 years old, begging my mom to take me to the record store to buy an Elton LP. Those were the best days🙂
Tony J I am still listening too.....fan for life❤️
I have been Elton fan since I was 14 years old. Now I’m 15
😊
Same dude.But I'm from Russia,in here almost nobody don't know Elton😅
@@matricks3988no!!! I am 63 and I sing Elton’s songs every day in my car… Daniel, Your song… I live in Moscow.
@@SergFilippenko , I'm pleasantly surprised!Probably,i'm situated exactly in that society which don't knows about Elton's songs😅
💀
I was 17 when this was recorded and I was madly in love with Elton John. Fifty years later and guess what? I am STILL in love with Elton John. Seen him live five times over the years. He just gets better and better.
Very jealous, I’m sure it was awesome. Praying he comes to America one last time or I find a way to go to the UK to see him
Elton John is old now late 70s he’s retired now
He doesn’t get better and better, let’s be honest :p This era is his peak.
@@moscowguitarman This was definitely his peak years, both as a songwriter, singer and performer. Now he barks out his songs. Too bad!
@@208sapphire He's 74. Retired from touring but not performing.
thank God I saw him in 1980.: so blessed saw so so many legends
Mona Toney freddie mercury ?
He's got a voice that has me nostalgic for a time 30 years before I was born
Not only is the voice in this live performance perfect, at the same time he plays the piano perfectly. My absolut respect for this masterpiece.
Ikr, he is a freaking legend
At 3:39 he smiled he knew he nailed it unbelievable
and he did.👏👏👏
Thanks for letting me fall in love all over again with his music.
I loved the movie - that is why I am binge watching my favorite guy. It's been a long long time.
The late great Dee Murray on bass, Nigel Olsson on drums and the uber talented Davey Johnstone on guitar. This band had a huge impact on me as a musician.
Beautiful song 💓
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Yes, It is a beautiful song, but the lyrics are sad.
💫#HYFR it is...Legend🚀💫
Yes!!!!!
I had the honor seeing Elton John in concert in Knoxville, TN and his performance never disappointed. Long live Sir Elton John.
I'm 64 and grew up with Elton's genius; he's my all-time favorite musician/entertainer.
This is the very best version of ROCKETMAN ever recorded
Absolutely! Sounds like it's straight outta the studio.
Esse foi o 1o sucesso de Elton John no Brasil em 1972, eu tinha um compacto de vinil na época e esse era o sucesso do momento no hit parade...
Eu nasci nesse ano cara, 51 anos já se passaram.
his vocal is just amazing. and how easy it is for him to reach that falsetto. truly awesome
Impressionante como o Elton John não tem uma música ruim
Elton Jon é simplesmente fantástico em todas as suas músicas!!!!!
I can not wait to see this movie...😍💝
I'm so excited it's going to be great!!
Movie fab...
Didnt really like 1st 30 min. Didnt know where or how it was going. Loved the rest. Just wished Elton could find Jesus
🌷❤️
As a struggling single father. I finally understand this song.❤
"burning out his fuse up here alone.." 📻 🎼🎵🎶
@@lilblackduc7312
Exactly
I built a sound system in my home and a theater system, spent 30k. When I listen to this song it's hard to explain how good it sounds. I can her eltons lips part between words. It's hard to listen to him and not get emotional. One of the greatest musicians of all time, a true gift to humanity.
Yes sir.
Wow
We need to see video of your sound system.
Quantas músicas lindas que marcaram momentos inesquecívelis de nossas vidas!!!
Parabéns e obrigado Elton John.
Who's here in 2020 listening to this legend🙋♂️
Not me, I'm elsewhere in time.
@@johnross2178 ok
Me
@today is not yesterday no
Who's listening in 2042 ?
Elton is the world's gift from God.
Um dos maiores músicos vivo, na ativa, que temos na atualidade!
60’s 70’s 80’s live performances are the GOAT
Elton Jhon e o maior Ícone da música Internacional e Mundial Resumindo e um Monstro Sagrado
God bless Elton John. His music is timeless. And Bernie’s of course with his amazing lyrics. I never tire of their music. Elton is so young and handsome in this recording.
Elton's original vocal range...and original hair!
Lora A well we all get old
@@monatoney3474 but some age better than others, to make another generalization.
Lora A but not many people perform 50 years and can still sing like elton.
How much, Auntie Lora ?
I've just 20 Pennys in my pocket ....
There's no way... He's the one and only, our eternal ROCKETMAN ! Sir Elton John, the soundtrack of my entire life since 1972. Blessings to him.
Same to me , Wagner ! Rocket Man was the first song to capture my ears ans sense about Elton's music style, in August 1972 !
As suas velhas canções acompanham-me desde miudo e sempre será assim até morrer. Obrigado ELTON
This was recorded two years before I was born. Three weeks ago I heard him perform this live in Cork and I'll be damned if the vocals weren't as good, if not better! Elton John, International Treasure.
Elton John é tudo de bom, só faz bem aos meus ouvidos 👏👏👏
Impossível não se emocionar com o talento gigante de Elton John.
linda música
@@claudioterra1716 2:55 11€7
Algum brasuca ouvindo essa belíssima música em 2019 dá um 👍👍👍
Eu
Com certeza.
Ouço sempre.
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Com certeza essa música é maravilhosa.
Monica Muniz Muniz é nóis!!! kkk
Salve
Cracking performance from everyone involved. Easy to underrate Dee's bass and Nigel's drumming, but they are brilliant -- and then they contribute the great backing vox as well. Classic song, legendary performer, excellent band. This is fine stuff.