Elton was my first love... First concert at the age of 13 on my birthday no less.... My mom stood in line for 4 hours for the nose bleed tickets... R.I.P. mom
Music History, Vocal Techniques, Song Writing Techniques, music theory, Giving your personal opinion to it all, This is unique Ken, this is brilliant! please keep it upp an give us the full spectrum!!
I love Elton's voice, He has one of the best tones you will hear. Great analysis. it's also interesting and cool how much his voice changed when he got older.
Ken, I love watching you nerd out on this music; the harmony, the theory, the history... (And I love every time you find a little Biblical application - whether it was intended by the writer or not.)
I always considered the “don’t let the sun go down on me” line to mean, don’t let my time end. Don’t let me just fade away into the sunset…such a beautiful song ❤️
Great job Ken! Doesn’t hurt the song to have Carl Wilson , Bruce Johnston and Toni Tennille singing background vocals either! Beautiful and timeless song.
I’ve seen Elton many times live. The first time this song made this hyper introvert cry. It was a feeling I’ll remember the rest of my life. The end of this song is the separation of music and art. It’s purely artistic.
I've been an Elton fan since I was 13 and saw him on the Muppets. I was a 10 year piano student at the time.. Totally changed my direction as a musician. Shortly thereafter.....gone was Bach, Beethoven and Chopin....and rock and roll was my passion. Today I'm a solo instrumental artist.....a romance pianist if you will. I still play songs like Daniel and Skyline Pigeon. Elton is absolutely amazing.
I read in his biography that he hated it at the time and wanted it left off the album, only Gus the producer insisted it was a hit and the rest is history. Awesome job Ken, those background vocals are so epic man.
Yes, he actually told his producer Gus Dudgeon that if he used the song on the album, he was going to strangle him! Elton was struggling with the altitude affecting his voice when he recorded the song and album at the Caribou Ranch in Colorado. Gus said that he would either scream the lyrics, mumble them, or stand there and say nothing, and glare. The "Don't discarrrd me" was Elton purposely being annoying. Gus said he was going to take it out, but Toni Tennille convinced him to keep it in. So much of the success of this song, and other Elton songs, does have to be attributed to the late Gus Dudgeon.
You picked definitely one of my favs I was 12 in 1974… So this music hit me pretty hard Along w/ all those others you mentioned… frampton comes alive Wow… as a beginner guitar guy That was my hero at that time period 74-78….into blues rock for a while … With the metal stuff I was a little late to the party …86…I got there …. Then it ended so abruptly…. Shocked like all get out … Elton stayed always on my four front As one of the great singer/ songwriter.. I always went back to In time of despair.. to lift my musical spirits … Thx .. peace ✌🏻
The greatest thing about Elton John is his voice. I'm sorry but this is what can't be defined. The texture of his voice keeps you listening. Of course the song is incredible. But I have found that some people just have magic. Its God given. You could break down what he's doing for ever and never be able to define the God given gift that is his voice.
Great songwriting, great chord progression and powerful voice in a simple, not-showy way. He’s playing instrument too, which is great. Thanks sir Ken for showcasing music legends.
Such a unique tone. So identifiable - a timbre that NO ONE other than Elton has. And the musicality of the whole production - music, lyrics, performance, recording. Everything.
It was Elton’s tone that made me fall in love with him in ‘72. I was 9. When he was young he was so cute. But it was THAT VOICE that stunned me. Like everything else in life, his voice was at its best for quite a while. Glad we can still enjoy it. It pains me to see and hear him now though. And by the way, Ken, you’re quite the singer, too. The way you’re able to mimic this song is impressive.
Elton never recorded his vocals “live”. They would record piano, bass, drums and guitar live and would always overdub lead vocal at the very end of the recording process. That’s why you never hear any instrument bleeding through on the vocal track. I have almost all of his 70s catalog vocal tracks and there is never instrumental bleed. Another thing you might find interesting is the line “and left me blinded by the light” most people think he’s singing “blind” when he’s actually singing “blinded”. He sings the second syllable very softly which I’ve always thought was so cool. Also you might be interested to know that the amazing background vocals included several of The Beach Boys as they were asked by the producer to do this session.
One of my favorite Elton John tunes, Big, Bad Leroy Brown (the badest man in the whole ' town' ... comes to mind ... when I think of Elton John .. My friend, and his friend went to see Sir Elton John at Levi Stadium ... what I think is funny (interesting) is my friend who is a Elton John fan didn't know Elton John has any 'harder' songs 🤔💬🎉🎉🎉
@@kentamplin 1985,"Where eagles dare",Iron Maiden. Listened Clash and Electric boogie and Dance made in Italy before.I still do,no musical boundaries,even love crossover and pop opera.
Hey Ken! EJ was my first concert back in 1975 Chicago. This is an incredible song. Love the duet he did with George Michael. The first time they did it together is a phenomenal video. Elton is one of the best performers in the world. Tickets available for his 2022 farewell tour!🎹😎
@@kentamplin I guess great minds think alike. Loved your reaction! Seemed like you liked the video as much as I did. Totally agree with you that George was the better singer in this performance. I always thought that this was probably the first time Elton sang it standing up and not playing the piano. Also, Elton probably sang it hundreds of times. Can you knock it out of the park every time? Bottom line, incredible duet! Love it! 😎
Totally agree with your take on Elton's vocal gymnastics being limited but perfect for his compositions.He's no Sabastian Bach but his limitations keep him inline with the song.He doesn't try to oversing or show off.Elton just stays in his lane.
I abso-fucking-lutely love these vids. The dissection is so eye (and ear) opening. I cant tell you how much i enjoy these vids. Im a proper rocker but to hear how voices are recorded in studios is so fascinating. Thanks Ken
Elton John is,such a rare sound. He makes it look so simple, and so poetic. Glad you pointed that out to. Don't see that these days!!!!! Even the song he did for lion king was this way to. Thank you Ken for this one!!!! See ya,soon. Your friend from Nebraska
I still have a very worn, faded blue copy of the sheet music of this from the 70s that I strummed my guitar to and sang with. It's a wonderful song. Hearing your isolations and comments sure puts more perspective on songs, and I had one of those light bulb moments when you mentioned the Beatles and ELO. Both had ties with Elton John so that makes perfect sense. This is one of my favorite breakdowns that you've done. I liked the biblical reference, too. My grandparents were married 52 years and one of the things they always said was to never go to bed mad. Wise words. Thanks for all you do and God bless you.
I appreciate good vocal technique, but just like spectacular guitar playing, what matter most is how your instrument serves the song. Elton, as a pianist and a singer, always served the song perfectly. He’s just awesome.
I'm so jazzed you're reviewing Sir. Elton, one of my fav artists of all time. Exactly, Bernie Taupin amazing song writer, wrote 20 some songs before they met & it's how the magic worked for 50 yrs now. I sat on stage & had a pic at his slick black yamaha grand piano (Nina?) I think she was gorgeous. I got to stand in front of him & sang Daniel. I lost my brother Daniel to cancer & the day of his Yellow Brick Road Tour Concert, I got a call to tell me my Brit friend Daniel passed from cancer & I was devastated. Daniel was an awesome You Tuber & well known for educating people about his rare cancer. So they let me stand in front of Elton & sing Daniel with him as tears streamed down my face. He waved security away & noded it was ok. To leave me where I was & at the end, he was so kind & thanked me a few times with a smile & prayer hands & then I was ushered back to my seat. He could see it meant the world to me & I was so grateful. I contacted his people trying to hopefully get him to dedicate Daniel to my brother & my friend Daniel. That was the best I could do. Later, I was at the front of stage dancing to "I'm Still Standing" & he came over & danced with me with a smile on his face & I thanked him again. It was the most emotional Concert I've ever seen & lasted almost 3 hours non stop wicked. Also, EJs last which made it the most special to me. He was #1 on my live list. I will never forget that day & night. I drank champagne, met some very cool people & I have such beautiful gift from him. It was amazing ❤🎙🎶🎵🎶 Thank you Ken for bringing back beautiful memories ❤
I never listened to Elton John that ken I've heard some of his stuff I'm still standing love that song he rocks that song I can't light no more of your darkness cool song it is beautiful Ken Elton John sings it great and beautifully like you said he definitely is a legend he wasn't the greatest singer but he could sing a pretty ballad and nail it in my opinion he was different made a song his own when he sung it ken👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
They just don't make good music anymore or beautiful ballads singers back then we're just great and sing with feeling emotion compassion which singers and music don't have these days Ken
Elton was my favorite in the 70s. He lost me in the 80s. And got me back in the 90s. This is one of my top faves. I love his voice. His accent tops it off. Bernie was a phenomenal lyricist. Someone Saved My Life Tonight always felt kind of like the twin to this sing. Hard to explain. And then you have love lies bleeding, and where to now ,st peter. I my dearly departed musician's fave funeral for a friend. Elton was the best in the 70s. Well ,one of the best. Im with you on ELO. Of course I have about 10 other faves. Mostly one hit wonders. I hope you will do some one hit wonders from the 70s and 80s. The Geoff Tate you did recently was off the charts . Thank you for often doing music that I loved.
I really enjoy watching your videos. There's so much wisdom and experience on them, and even make my day if im having hard times, seriously Ken. I have some friends with which usually gather and talk a lot about music. Man, my friends would adore you! Hehe keep it on buddy, blessings!
Thank you for another wonderful video. It was a joy to watch, and it was a wow moment when you pointed out how Lennon-esque the arrangement was. I listened to your version and thought it was awesome. The only "problem" with it was that the lyrics have always felt drenched in grief and pain to me, and your nice smile didn't fit with that. :D Thank you, again.
I'm in tears🥺🥺. His song hits my heart and gives me goosebumps. Ken, thanks for your nice, beautiful, soulful and sorrowful analysis. You are the man. Much Respect 💯
I was barely 14 when I first heard this song, didn't even know who was singing it yet, but knew it would be my favorite song my entire life!❣️. Just loved how you picked it apart, but didn't learn a single thing that I didn't already know about it 😂😂. And what's wild is, I was barely 14 and I knew there would never be a more exquisite song ❤️. Loved it Ken!
When Elton is recording these songs, he is singing and playing live in the studio, with the band. The band has no instruction, and are playing what they think works too, as a sort of jam session. It's how a double-album like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road could be written and recorded in 2 weeks.
I've always thought early Elton John is the best. In 1974 when this was recorded, there was still Beatlesesque carryover from the view of songcraft which is wonderful. Then it all went sideways in the 80s. Another great review here, love it as usual. I would really appreciate if you would do one of these isolated vocal reviews on "Stardust Chords" by Greta Van Fleet. Josh Kiszka's vocals are amazing, almost other worldly. Thanks again Ken, you're the best 👑🎶❤
I'm loving the isolated vocals vids you've been doing. I think Elton is phenomenal. I love his piano playing as much as his singing. Thanks for the video, congrats on hitting one mill!! 👍👍
Although I search myself there's always someone else I see...very deep Definitely one to ponder Ken😊 You are right lyrics have gone stale these days. This is a shame for the lose of depth. Elton John is a mater composer...oh the feels.
Thank you for this video! I am a huge Elton fan and I am going to see him at his final concert in dodger stadium next year! To me, he is just so incredibly talented and love him. Love the channel!
Have been an Elton fan since he started. Thanks so much for doing this. You pointed out things that I never would have though of, and allowed me to learn more about someone I consider very special. I hope you do more of his songs. You pack so much into each of these. So much in 20 minutes or so. It would be interesting to see what you go through putting one of these together!
Very well professed Ken I have to say over learned more about music in the passed three years than in the whole rest of my life?having the openheartedness to take a song hear it and really appreciate the soul of it and the work that goes into creating it.oh yeah.sir Elton John for me is like the story teller accompanied by his piano.i wish. MTV would have done an unplugged by Elton. I also love Daniel very beautiful. Piano piano piano classical Chopin orbig bad Billy Joel gotta love it thank you .
I would really love to see you tackle "End of the Line" by The Travelling Wilburys, multiple vocalists so could be challenging as this is a band of only classical rock's elite!! Rock on Ken
So many great points, Ken! Your joy continues to be contagious. I was having a tough time winding down tonight and your happy and joyous approach is medicine for the soul. Excited for 1 mil subs coming your way soon!
Never heard these iconic singers through this angle, I mean, just their voices...fantastic! In Elton's case, specific in this song, we don't notice vibrato too much. We tend to expect vibratos on most songs or singers we hear, but it seems not be necessary in certain cases, don't know if I'm right. Great analysis!
This is such a beautiful song- much thanks for bringing Sir Elton to us in your isolated vocal videos 😎👍🏻💪🏼and Ken man, dude, brother, amigo, you deserve TWO million subs for the pure excitement and love you absolutely pour into this channel and your vids…your knowledge is top-notch, but the human factor and personality YOU add is what keeps most of us coming back for more…please please please keep rocking on! 😀🎵🎶🎸🤘🏼
Great selection Ken this song played at my sister in laws funeral not a dry eye in the house and all us older folks were singing along. This song emits so much emotion haunting and poignant
What an absolutely incredible duo! Those lyrics are timeless like time in a bottle and Elton really does know how to make them feel just so... A perfect marriage of his singing and piano playing... I do consider myself fortunate to have grown up listening to stuff like this. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Daniel and so many more from so many other artists... Absolutely would love to hear you break down some ELO, or whatever man! Thanks Ken! 😎👍
I love how Elton John takes time between words, singing the verse lines slowly, lengthening the bars on each verse. It sounds like a rock opera when it's slowed down, like when you brought in the instrumentals, when you said that it sounds like the Beatles. The Beach Boys were a big influence to Elton John with how they structured their songs- it reminds me of ELO. I love orchestral rock music! lol you just mentioned ELO were masters of the great 7th chord changes.
I was hoping you’d do one on Elton, the greatest vocal technique…probably not but the one thing you missed is that no-one in the 70’s could touch him vocally! Mark Thompson of the former Mark & Brian show said it best “Elton, has one of the greatest rock voices of the 70’s” I will go as far as saying that he had one of the prettiest voices of the 70’s. What I’m saying is that when he sang ballads they were beautiful but the man could also rock…go back and listen to pinball wizard, street kids, empty sky just to name a few. But in all honesty his current vocal timbre is harsh on my ears so the Elton I want to remember is the one that influenced me to be a musician, singer and songwriter! Thanks Ken this was awesome. PS…I’m still waiting on Y&Ts Dave Meniketti isolated vocal.
Love Elton & Bernie! Genius songwriting! Did not know you could lose so much support from sitting - glad I play standing up! - my voice needs all the help it can get! 🤣 Great video Ken! - thanks! - enjoyed as always 🎹💛🌈
Mr. Tamplin as usual absolutely nailing it with his analysis! Whoever hasn't heard the best version sung by one of the best pop singers ever should listen to the mighty George Michael! This song is beautiful and poetic in a away but I truly believe this song should have been sung by George on his own as he had it all! Nevertheless Elton is a killer songwriter and his piano playing on top of it is outstanding. Cheers
Hi Ken, I agree with you on everything you said about Elton John and of course "Bernie" Taupin as well. Yes, some "chord-changes" are also very Beatles-style! It is true, it can be said that all modern music has been influenced by the Beatles: the ELO you mentioned are a prime example and also the Tears for Fears, ABBA, Bee Gees and many others in all musical genres ... logically everyone has tried to be original but "certain things" sooner or later come out 😊 I've seen Paul McCartney live twice ... there's no doubt he's awesome ... he's kind of Mozart of modern music to me! It's true that the latest things have no comparison with what he composed in the past but live the "lessons" come very clear! Last time I heard him, he and his band perform a version of "something" dedicated to Harrison that made me cry (not only me) and a version of "helter skelter" that made Metallica envy! Unfortunately I have never seen Elton John live in concert .. let's hope this pandemic ends so maybe I will be able to see him and ... hear him live.
Of topic: There are many great singers doing their job (rock / pop), but there are less singers in a soulful voice like Steve Winwood. I miss them. I. m. h. o. something is lost.
I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts on his later voice. In about 1979 he recorded with Thom Bell which really improved his technique, and by 1986/87 when he had the notorious surgery, it had developed into a rather husky baritenor. Personally, I think that his voice in the early to mid 90s was his strongest in terms of support and expression, because after the surgery (which didn't actually change his voice all the much) he was allowed to continue the slide down his range, and find the pocket in his low end. Unfortunately, as happens with everyone, as he's gotten older he's lost a lot of that resonance, but I think he's still got a lot of it If you can't tell, I've put a lot of thought into this man's voice 😂
Ken: Please mention the incredible backing vocals of Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone and Dee Murray. These early, epic songs pale in comparison when done with later Elton bands with different backup singers. The perfect balance of synchronicity & symbiosis; the soundtrack to many of our lives. Rock on, brother. Love this series!
Oh yeah Nigel, Davey and Dee were awesome vocalist in their own right. What some people may not know is that the backing vocal on this song were done the The Beach Boys…Carl, Bruce, and Billy and Captain and Tennilles Toni Tennille and of course Elton did a lot of his own backing Vs
Sitting here eating potato chips watching your channel. Like reading a good book. plus i find you so funny. sometimes lol Please do Meatloaf or Guess Who. My tied favs. ty God bless
Aah Elton John finally It was time He is great I love his music so much I have been to one of his concerts some years ago Awesome Still His voice is rougher now But this isn’t bad at all I guess And he got a great back up band too
Elton was my first love... First concert at the age of 13 on my birthday no less.... My mom stood in line for 4 hours for the nose bleed tickets... R.I.P. mom
Aw. What a great memory, Judie!
Music History, Vocal Techniques, Song Writing Techniques, music theory, Giving your personal opinion to it all, This is unique Ken, this is brilliant! please keep it upp an give us the full spectrum!!
Sure thing, Sam!
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What a great example of a vocal that manages to sound humble and epic at the same time....and without any over-singing or gymnastics.
Well said, Christine!
I love Elton's voice, He has one of the best tones you will hear. Great analysis. it's also interesting and cool how much his voice changed when he got older.
And he's still doing it! Amazing!
Ken, I love watching you nerd out on this music; the harmony, the theory, the history... (And I love every time you find a little Biblical application - whether it was intended by the writer or not.)
Glad you enjoy it!
Please more elton john 🌹
Glad you like it!
Agree!!
I always considered the “don’t let the sun go down on me” line to mean, don’t let my time end. Don’t let me just fade away into the sunset…such a beautiful song ❤️
I would concur. Rock on, Aimee!
Drug induce depression and suicide thoughts.
Great job Ken! Doesn’t hurt the song to have Carl Wilson , Bruce Johnston and Toni Tennille singing background vocals either!
Beautiful and timeless song.
True!
Really? I had no idea! I always thought it sounded like Beachboys harmonies, that’s great.
I’ve seen Elton many times live. The first time this song made this hyper introvert cry. It was a feeling I’ll remember the rest of my life. The end of this song is the separation of music and art. It’s purely artistic.
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I've been an Elton fan since I was 13 and saw him on the Muppets. I was a 10 year piano student at the time.. Totally changed my direction as a musician. Shortly thereafter.....gone was Bach, Beethoven and Chopin....and rock and roll was my passion. Today I'm a solo instrumental artist.....a romance pianist if you will. I still play songs like Daniel and Skyline Pigeon. Elton is absolutely amazing.
I read in his biography that he hated it at the time and wanted it left off the album, only Gus the producer insisted it was a hit and the rest is history. Awesome job Ken, those background vocals are so epic man.
Thanks, Paul!
no way lol
Yes, he actually told his producer Gus Dudgeon that if he used the song on the album, he was going to strangle him!
Elton was struggling with the altitude affecting his voice when he recorded the song and album at the Caribou Ranch in Colorado. Gus said that he would either scream the lyrics, mumble them, or stand there and say nothing, and glare.
The "Don't discarrrd me" was Elton purposely being annoying. Gus said he was going to take it out, but Toni Tennille convinced him to keep it in.
So much of the success of this song, and other Elton songs, does have to be attributed to the late Gus Dudgeon.
You picked definitely one of my favs
I was 12 in 1974…
So this music hit me pretty hard
Along w/ all those others you mentioned… frampton comes alive
Wow… as a beginner guitar guy
That was my hero at that time period
74-78….into blues rock for a while …
With the metal stuff I was a little late to the party …86…I got there ….
Then it ended so abruptly….
Shocked like all get out …
Elton stayed always on my four front
As one of the great singer/ songwriter.. I always went back to
In time of despair.. to lift my musical spirits …
Thx .. peace ✌🏻
Such beautiful music! Thanks for the thoughts!
The greatest thing about Elton John is his voice. I'm sorry but this is what can't be defined. The texture of his voice keeps you listening. Of course the song is incredible. But I have found that some people just have magic. Its God given. You could break down what he's doing for ever and never be able to define the God given gift that is his voice.
Great songwriting, great chord progression and powerful voice in a simple, not-showy way. He’s playing instrument too, which is great. Thanks sir Ken for showcasing music legends.
You bet!
Such a unique tone. So identifiable - a timbre that NO ONE other than Elton has. And the musicality of the whole production - music, lyrics, performance, recording. Everything.
Thanks for the visit! Keep on rockin'!
It was Elton’s tone that made me fall in love with him in ‘72. I was 9. When he was young he was so cute. But it was THAT VOICE that stunned me.
Like everything else in life, his voice was at its best for quite a while. Glad we can still enjoy it. It pains me to see and hear him now though.
And by the way, Ken, you’re quite the singer, too. The way you’re able to mimic this song is impressive.
@@3075bridget he sings dlts better now than he did before lmao what do you mean by painful.
Elton never recorded his vocals “live”. They would record piano, bass, drums and guitar live and would always overdub lead vocal at the very end of the recording process. That’s why you never hear any instrument bleeding through on the vocal track. I have almost all of his 70s catalog vocal tracks and there is never instrumental bleed. Another thing you might find interesting is the line “and left me blinded by the light” most people think he’s singing “blind” when he’s actually singing “blinded”. He sings the second syllable very softly which I’ve always thought was so cool. Also you might be interested to know that the amazing background vocals included several of The Beach Boys as they were asked by the producer to do this session.
One of my favorite Elton John tunes, Big, Bad Leroy Brown (the badest man in the whole ' town' ... comes to mind ... when I think of Elton John ..
My friend, and his friend went to see Sir Elton John at Levi Stadium ... what I think is funny (interesting) is my friend who is a Elton John fan didn't know Elton John has any 'harder' songs 🤔💬🎉🎉🎉
Freddie Mercury & Elton John are my favorite singers. I love all their songs. As always, your analysis is the best.
Thanks for listening! Rock on!
Sometimes I am just in awe of certain artists, and performers, and Sir Elton John is definitely one of them.
Definitely, Joanne! Rock on!
Most definitely rockin on Ken!😀🥁🎹🎸🎤✌
This song just grabs you. And you feel it
Love this song 🔥🔥
So do I, Tyler!
I just love Elton and Bernie Taupin- goodbye yellow brick road ♥️
THAT is a great album! Rock on!
Are used to love singing Elton John when I was a kid, before I discovered metal and lost my innocence
Understood! 😊
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@@kentamplin 1985,"Where eagles dare",Iron Maiden. Listened Clash and Electric boogie and Dance made in Italy before.I still do,no musical boundaries,even love crossover and pop opera.
Hey Ken! EJ was my first concert back in 1975 Chicago. This is an incredible song. Love the duet he did with George Michael. The first time they did it together is a phenomenal video. Elton is one of the best performers in the world. Tickets available for his 2022 farewell tour!🎹😎
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@@kentamplin That would be the one. Thanks for the link. Watching it now!
@@kentamplin I guess great minds think alike. Loved your reaction! Seemed like you liked the video as much as I did. Totally agree with you that George was the better singer in this performance. I always thought that this was probably the first time Elton sang it standing up and not playing the piano. Also, Elton probably sang it hundreds of times. Can you knock it out of the park every time? Bottom line, incredible duet! Love it! 😎
Totally agree with your take on Elton's vocal gymnastics being limited but perfect for his compositions.He's no Sabastian Bach but his limitations keep him inline with the song.He doesn't try to oversing or show off.Elton just stays in his lane.
Thanks for the thoughts!
Elton's voice is so emotive and smooth similar to Steve Perry very soulful
Indeed! Rock on!
I abso-fucking-lutely love these vids. The dissection is so eye (and ear) opening. I cant tell you how much i enjoy these vids. Im a proper rocker but to hear how voices are recorded in studios is so fascinating. Thanks Ken
My pleasure, Rob!
Come on, Elton is an amazing singer.
I love your video series Isolated Vocals, it is amazing how much I notice in a song after I watch you analyze them. Please keep doing these.
Glad you like them!
Hello ken. Thank you for this video .Dont let the sun go down on me Beutifull song 👋😀
Glad you enjoyed it!
Elton John is,such a rare sound. He makes it look so simple, and so poetic. Glad you pointed that out to. Don't see that these days!!!!! Even the song he did for lion king was this way to. Thank you Ken for this one!!!! See ya,soon. Your friend from Nebraska
EJ is amazing! What a songwriter!
Agreed!!!!!! Thank you for what you do!!!!!
Played this LP over and over and over…sooo good!! 😊
Haven't watched the video yet, but I wanted to comment how crazy that a vocal surgery turned Elton from a light tenor to a deep baritone!
Hope you enjoy the vid.
I love his Rock of the Westies album. All great songs.
Thanks for the mention! Rock on!
Ken Tamplin never fails!! Great insight to Eltons voice and musical arrangements.
Thanks, Paul!
I still have a very worn, faded blue copy of the sheet music of this from the 70s that I strummed my guitar to and sang with. It's a wonderful song. Hearing your isolations and comments sure puts more perspective on songs, and I had one of those light bulb moments when you mentioned the Beatles and ELO. Both had ties with Elton John so that makes perfect sense. This is one of my favorite breakdowns that you've done. I liked the biblical reference, too. My grandparents were married 52 years and one of the things they always said was to never go to bed mad. Wise words. Thanks for all you do and God bless you.
Wise words indeed!
Man that chorus is EPIC
Right?!
Ken, Elton John is a tough artist to do worthy so my hat is off to you for taking it on!! KUDOS MY MAN🖒🖒
Thank you J J!
@@kentamplin Most Welcome 😎🖒🖒
I appreciate good vocal technique, but just like spectacular guitar playing, what matter most is how your instrument serves the song. Elton, as a pianist and a singer, always served the song perfectly. He’s just awesome.
He is!
Yes - Never go to sleep angry 😤 ... Resolve Your Soul Before Sleep :) GREAT video, Elton is one of my Hero’s - nice job Ken :)
Rock on!
I'm so jazzed you're reviewing Sir. Elton, one of my fav artists of all time. Exactly, Bernie Taupin amazing song writer, wrote 20 some songs before they met & it's how the magic worked for 50 yrs now. I sat on stage & had a pic at his slick black yamaha grand piano (Nina?) I think she was gorgeous. I got to stand in front of him & sang Daniel. I lost my brother Daniel to cancer & the day of his Yellow Brick Road Tour Concert, I got a call to tell me my Brit friend Daniel passed from cancer & I was devastated. Daniel was an awesome You Tuber & well known for educating people about his rare cancer. So they let me stand in front of Elton & sing Daniel with him as tears streamed down my face. He waved security away & noded it was ok. To leave me where I was & at the end, he was so kind & thanked me a few times with a smile & prayer hands & then I was ushered back to my seat. He could see it meant the world to me & I was so grateful. I contacted his people trying to hopefully get him to dedicate Daniel to my brother & my friend Daniel. That was the best I could do. Later, I was at the front of stage dancing to "I'm Still Standing" & he came over & danced with me with a smile on his face & I thanked him again. It was the most emotional Concert I've ever seen & lasted almost 3 hours non stop wicked. Also, EJs last which made it the most special to me. He was #1 on my live list. I will never forget that day & night. I drank champagne, met some very cool people & I have such beautiful gift from him. It was amazing ❤🎙🎶🎵🎶 Thank you Ken for bringing back beautiful memories ❤
Thanks for the thoughts, Miche!
I never listened to Elton John that ken I've heard some of his stuff I'm still standing love that song he rocks that song I can't light no more of your darkness cool song it is beautiful Ken Elton John sings it great and beautifully like you said he definitely is a legend he wasn't the greatest singer but he could sing a pretty ballad and nail it in my opinion he was different made a song his own when he sung it ken👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Meant to say I didn't listened to him that much
They just don't make good music anymore or beautiful ballads singers back then we're just great and sing with feeling emotion compassion which singers and music don't have these days Ken
He's got a tremendous body of work and is just fantastic. Do yourself a favor!
Yes Ken I'll definitely listened to him some more and check some more of his stuff out listend to some more of his music
Hey Ken could you do a vocal analysis on Frankie valli and the 4 seasons oh what a night love that
Elton was my favorite in the 70s. He lost me in the 80s. And got me back in the 90s. This is one of my top faves. I love his voice. His accent tops it off. Bernie was a phenomenal lyricist. Someone Saved My Life Tonight always felt kind of like the twin to this sing. Hard to explain. And then you have love lies bleeding, and where to now ,st peter. I my dearly departed musician's fave funeral for a friend. Elton was the best in the 70s. Well ,one of the best. Im with you on ELO. Of course I have about 10 other faves. Mostly one hit wonders. I hope you will do some one hit wonders from the 70s and 80s. The Geoff Tate you did recently was off the charts . Thank you for often doing music that I loved.
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@@kentamplin ah! I added to it after you gave me a thumbs up lol
What a typo mess lol
He was phenomenal in the 90s. Elton sounded best live in the 90s according to me
I really enjoy watching your videos. There's so much wisdom and experience on them, and even make my day if im having hard times, seriously Ken. I have some friends with which usually gather and talk a lot about music. Man, my friends would adore you! Hehe keep it on buddy, blessings!
Thanks so much, Andres!
Always liked his stylings and diversity.
So do I!
Never thought of it but it is Beatle-like. I love your analysis on these songs.
Glad you like it!
Thank you for another wonderful video. It was a joy to watch, and it was a wow moment when you pointed out how Lennon-esque the arrangement was. I listened to your version and thought it was awesome. The only "problem" with it was that the lyrics have always felt drenched in grief and pain to me, and your nice smile didn't fit with that. :D Thank you, again.
You are welcome!
When sounds "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", is it enough to make a grown man cry.....👀
That's a beautiful song. Rock on, Simba.
I'm in tears🥺🥺. His song hits my heart and gives me goosebumps. Ken, thanks for your nice, beautiful, soulful and sorrowful analysis. You are the man. Much Respect 💯
It is very melancholy. Thanks for listening!
@@kentamplin My pleasure.
I was barely 14 when I first heard this song, didn't even know who was singing it yet, but knew it would be my favorite song my entire life!❣️. Just loved how you picked it apart, but didn't learn a single thing that I didn't already know about it 😂😂. And what's wild is, I was barely 14 and I knew there would never be a more exquisite song ❤️. Loved it Ken!
Glad you enjoyed it, Sheri!
❤Elton is legendary.
He is!
He sings with so much feel great song
When Elton is recording these songs, he is singing and playing live in the studio, with the band. The band has no instruction, and are playing what they think works too, as a sort of jam session. It's how a double-album like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road could be written and recorded in 2 weeks.
I've always thought early Elton John is the best. In 1974 when this was recorded, there was still Beatlesesque carryover from the view of songcraft which is wonderful. Then it all went sideways in the 80s. Another great review here, love it as usual.
I would really appreciate if you would do one of these isolated vocal reviews on "Stardust Chords" by Greta Van Fleet. Josh Kiszka's vocals are amazing, almost other worldly. Thanks again Ken, you're the best 👑🎶❤
Thanks for the suggestion, Sonia!
Great stuff! I remember Elton saying that Leon Russell was his biggest influence as a singer.
I believe it. Leon was aa tremendous talent.
Wow ! what a song ! The live version with George Michael on Live Aid (´85) is just THE TOP ONE !! Thanx for bringing this Ken ! Rock on !!!!!
You too, Alecsandro!
Elton was my first concert! I was 12… seat ticket price $12.50!!! Las Vegas…. Good Times for sure
I'm loving the isolated vocals vids you've been doing. I think Elton is phenomenal. I love his piano playing as much as his singing. Thanks for the video, congrats on hitting one mill!! 👍👍
Glad you like them! Thank you!
Love the Bible reference my brother! Great analysis Ken, As usual :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Although I search myself there's always someone else I see...very deep
Definitely one to ponder Ken😊
You are right lyrics have gone stale these days. This is a shame for the lose of depth. Elton John is a mater composer...oh the feels.
Indeed! Thanks Tracy!
Thank you for this video! I am a huge Elton fan and I am going to see him at his final concert in dodger stadium next year! To me, he is just so incredibly talented and love him. Love the channel!
Wow! That will be awesome!
Have been an Elton fan since he started. Thanks so much for doing this. You pointed out things that I never would have though of, and allowed me to learn more about someone I consider very special. I hope you do more of his songs. You pack so much into each of these. So much in 20 minutes or so. It would be interesting to see what you go through putting one of these together!
Wow! Thanks Gregg!
I love this iconic song! Your version is superb! 👏👏👏
Thanks so much, Cindy!
Very well professed Ken I have to say over learned more about music in the passed three years than in the whole rest of my life?having the openheartedness to take a song hear it and really appreciate the soul of it and the work that goes into creating it.oh yeah.sir Elton John for me is like the story teller accompanied by his piano.i wish. MTV would have done an unplugged by Elton. I also love Daniel very beautiful. Piano piano piano classical Chopin orbig bad Billy Joel gotta love it thank you .
Thanks for sharing, Wes!
I would really love to see you tackle "End of the Line" by The Travelling Wilburys, multiple vocalists so could be challenging as this is a band of only classical rock's elite!! Rock on Ken
Thanks for the suggestion, J J!
@@kentamplin Anytime!!
So many great points, Ken! Your joy continues to be contagious. I was having a tough time winding down tonight and your happy and joyous approach is medicine for the soul. Excited for 1 mil subs coming your way soon!
It is exciting! Thanks for listening, Andy!
Never heard these iconic singers through this angle, I mean, just their voices...fantastic! In Elton's case, specific in this song, we don't notice vibrato too much. We tend to expect vibratos on most songs or singers we hear, but it seems not be necessary in certain cases, don't know if I'm right. Great analysis!
Thanks so much, Monica!
Loved him! 🤩
You sing very well Ken 👋🏻👃😍
I appreciate that! Rock on!
A very special song and times in UK pop history.
Thanks for the visit! Keep on rockin'!
Outstanding!
Glad you like it!
This is such a beautiful song- much thanks for bringing Sir Elton to us in your isolated vocal videos 😎👍🏻💪🏼and Ken man, dude, brother, amigo, you deserve TWO million subs for the pure excitement and love you absolutely pour into this channel and your vids…your knowledge is top-notch, but the human factor and personality YOU add is what keeps most of us coming back for more…please please please keep rocking on! 😀🎵🎶🎸🤘🏼
I appreciate that, Patrick!
Great selection Ken this song played at my sister in laws funeral not a dry eye in the house and all us older folks were singing along. This song emits so much emotion haunting and poignant
Indeed. I am so sorry for your loss.
🕶🔥 Awesome as always thanks Ken..
My pleasure!
What an absolutely incredible duo! Those lyrics are timeless like time in a bottle and Elton really does know how to make them feel just so...
A perfect marriage of his singing and piano playing... I do consider myself fortunate to have grown up listening to stuff like this. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Daniel and so many more from so many other artists... Absolutely would love to hear you break down some ELO, or whatever man! Thanks Ken! 😎👍
Thanks for the thoughts! Rock on!
I love how Elton John takes time between words, singing the verse lines slowly, lengthening the bars on each verse. It sounds like a rock opera when it's slowed down, like when you brought in the instrumentals, when you said that it sounds like the Beatles. The Beach Boys were a big influence to Elton John with how they structured their songs- it reminds me of ELO. I love orchestral rock music! lol you just mentioned ELO were masters of the great 7th chord changes.
Elton and Bernie. What a team for so many years. A couple of my favorites along this same line are Daniel and Candle in the Wind.
Great songs!
Such a touching song
It's beautiful. Rock on, Kenny!
Love Elton John music! I think that one of the best vocal deliveries of Elton John is on the Goodbye Yellow Brickroad song. Amazing video Ken!!!
I agree. Such a great album!
great great great!!!
Thanks for listening!
Love your enthusiasm!
Thanks!
I was hoping you’d do one on Elton, the greatest vocal technique…probably not but the one thing you missed is that no-one in the 70’s could touch him vocally! Mark Thompson of the former Mark & Brian show said it best “Elton, has one of the greatest rock voices of the 70’s” I will go as far as saying that he had one of the prettiest voices of the 70’s. What I’m saying is that when he sang ballads they were beautiful but the man could also rock…go back and listen to pinball wizard, street kids, empty sky just to name a few. But in all honesty his current vocal timbre is harsh on my ears so the Elton I want to remember is the one that influenced me to be a musician, singer and songwriter! Thanks Ken this was awesome. PS…I’m still waiting on Y&Ts Dave Meniketti isolated vocal.
Thanks for weighing in, Ruben!
Such a brilliant piece, Ken! I don't think Liam Neeson could do it better. Thank you!!
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Another top video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love Elton & Bernie! Genius songwriting! Did not know you could lose so much support from sitting - glad I play standing up! - my voice needs all the help it can get! 🤣 Great video Ken! - thanks! - enjoyed as always 🎹💛🌈
Thanks so much!!
Elton is one of the best all times
He surely is!
Mr. Tamplin as usual absolutely nailing it with his analysis! Whoever hasn't heard the best version sung by one of the best pop singers ever should listen to the mighty George Michael! This song is beautiful and poetic in a away but I truly believe this song should have been sung by George on his own as he had it all!
Nevertheless Elton is a killer songwriter and his piano playing on top of it is outstanding.
Cheers
Thanks for weighing in, Don!
Great choice, thanks Ken 🤔👍.
My pleasure!
Good analysis Ken 🤟
Thanks for listening, Arnaldo!
Hi Ken, I agree with you on everything you said about Elton John and of course "Bernie" Taupin as well. Yes, some "chord-changes" are also very Beatles-style! It is true, it can be said that all modern music has been influenced by the Beatles: the ELO you mentioned are a prime example and also the Tears for Fears, ABBA, Bee Gees and many others in all musical genres ... logically everyone has tried to be original but "certain things" sooner or later come out 😊
I've seen Paul McCartney live twice ... there's no doubt he's awesome ... he's kind of Mozart of modern music to me! It's true that the latest things have no comparison with what he composed in the past but live the "lessons" come very clear! Last time I heard him, he and his band perform a version of "something" dedicated to Harrison that made me cry (not only me) and a version of "helter skelter" that made Metallica envy!
Unfortunately I have never seen Elton John live in concert .. let's hope this pandemic ends so maybe I will be able to see him and ... hear him live.
I hope you get to see EJ, too! Rock on, Dave!
@@kentamplin - Thank you very much! Rock on Ken to you too!
Not only can he sing watch him play the piano. Extremely well done 👍
Thanks for listening! Rock on!
Of topic: There are many great singers doing their job (rock / pop), but there are less singers in a soulful voice like Steve Winwood. I miss them. I. m. h. o. something is lost.
Thanks for weighing in.
I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts on his later voice. In about 1979 he recorded with Thom Bell which really improved his technique, and by 1986/87 when he had the notorious surgery, it had developed into a rather husky baritenor. Personally, I think that his voice in the early to mid 90s was his strongest in terms of support and expression, because after the surgery (which didn't actually change his voice all the much) he was allowed to continue the slide down his range, and find the pocket in his low end. Unfortunately, as happens with everyone, as he's gotten older he's lost a lot of that resonance, but I think he's still got a lot of it
If you can't tell, I've put a lot of thought into this man's voice 😂
Elton recorded a song called "Empty Garden" when Lennon dies.
Thank you!
Ken: Please mention the incredible backing vocals of Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone and Dee Murray. These early, epic songs pale in comparison when done with later Elton bands with different backup singers. The perfect balance of synchronicity & symbiosis; the soundtrack to many of our lives. Rock on, brother. Love this series!
You just did. Thank you!
Oh yeah Nigel, Davey and Dee were awesome vocalist in their own right. What some people may not know is that the backing vocal on this song were done the The Beach Boys…Carl, Bruce, and Billy and Captain and Tennilles Toni Tennille and of course Elton did a lot of his own backing Vs
Sitting here eating potato chips watching your channel. Like reading a good book. plus i find you so funny. sometimes lol Please do Meatloaf or Guess Who. My tied favs. ty God bless
Rock on, Barb!
Steady on, Ken :) Nikita’s a great lyric too!
Indeed! 😊
Ken, im having trouble thinking of the music we grew up with as oldies!! Oldies are 1950s lol. Im having a crisis here .😱😳😊
I know the feeling, Mary!
Aah Elton John finally
It was time
He is great
I love his music so much
I have been to one of his concerts some years ago
Awesome
Still
His voice is rougher now
But this isn’t bad at all
I guess
And he got a great back up band too
Back to the classics!
Indeed! Rock on!
I don't comment a lot your video even if i see them all, but i just want to say thank you Ken
Thanks, I'll check it out!
Nice analysis! Could you also do an Isolation Vocal Analysis on What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers (Michael McDonald)?
Perhaps! Rock on!
THIS!