this is great but the studio version is a MASTERPIECE!!!

Growing up in the 70s, his songs were on the radio more than any artist. At the time they crossed all Rock genres.

The studio version is a masterpiece 😎

Elton John is so incredible. The studio version of this song is excellent as well. Love his album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."

Man.....I wore this album "Yellow Brick Road" out 45+ years ago when I was a teenager. The entire album is a Masterpiece. After a while, you start to develop a finer appreciation for tunes like "Grey Seal" and Elton's greatest vocal ever, "All the Young Girls Love Alice" (He sings his a$$ off in that one)

61 years old. So, one of the best songs ever written. Have to buy the LP, listen to the whole thing. Elton was a genius back then.

studio version is a MASTERPIECE!

The sound in the original album version is more distinct, and Elton's voice was in its prime, back in 1973. 49 years ago! And his drummer and lead guitarist are STILL playing with him in this video! And they all still ROCK.

Goodbye Yellow Brook Road was the first album I ever brought with my own money. So many great songs!!!

Saw him a couple of weeks ago on his retirement tour. This song absolutely shook Madison Square Garden. It was amazing. He had 3 drummers on stage and you could hear each one individually. Such a tight band and Elton at 74 was flawless. I took my kids. I also have taken them to see Bob Seger, Billy Joel, Kiss because they need to know.

Many hail this song as Elton's, magnum opus (work of art). It starts off slowly and a little melancholy, but when Davey Johnstone starts wailing on guitar, and Elton begins ripping on his piano, it becomes a killer rock n roll tune. As others have said, this version is great-but the studio version truly is a masterpiece. This banger is what Elton opened for most of his concerts for years. This song is epic, and it takes a lot of enegry to create this much magic, and he still had the rest of his show to go. What true artists, Elton and his bandmates were/are.

Really wish you had done the audio for this one. The production is simply out of this world.

Let's have a Round of Applause for Elton John AND Bernie Taupin who wrote all the Great Lyrics that Elton sings. He was always in the background while Elton was in the Spotlight. One of the Great Songwriting Teams of All Time!

Excellent choice. Elton rocking hard.

Good to see some old school Elton! Great one from the attic.

One of the most memorable concerts we experienced in the late seventies. Our seats gave us a direct view of Elton Johns's keyboards. Watching this guys keyboard skill live during his prime career time was out of this world.

This is a masterpiece... the piano, the guitar, everything! This was played at my first hubby's funeral. It was perfect. He wanted it for years and years before he passed at only 33

My god I miss the 1970's musicality. Most of the bands had intros like he did, then lots of outro's as well. Lots of instruments too. I miss it.

When this is the first track of your Double LP “goodbye yellow brick Road” you know the content was going to be classic❤️🔥

"Funeral for a Friend" is the first half (the instrumental part). A local station in New York got THOUSANDS of requests for it in the months after 9/11.

I thoroughly enjoy watching the two of you with your reactions to music I grew up on. I’m 60 years old now and still get chills whenever I see him on that piano. God bless the both of you.

For most artists, this incredible performance would be used as the Grand Finale at the END of the show - ending the show with an exhausting high energy performance. But He Opens Most Shows With This!! He's been doing this as his first song (Grand Entrance) for forty nine years and it sounds just as good as ever. The drummer and the guitarist played on the original on the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album, and they have been with him on most tours that he has done - almost fifty years of touring with the same drummer and guitarist. And check out the backing vocals also that the musicians do. Nigel Olsson and Davey Johnstone. Nigel had a hit in 1979 with the song "Dancin' Shoes" which is a nice romantic song.

Asia & BJ, his "Your Song", "Philadelphia Freedom" and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" are next for you!!

Elton has millions of fans that appreciate his phenomenal live concerts

Elton's 60th birthday and 60th time playing MSG.. This Album was recorded in France, 17 of the 22 songs written for this album made it onto this Master piece. It was recorded in 3 days. !!! Been a fan since 1973 and have 3 copies of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and was lucky to see him 9 times between 1980 to 2019.

Back in the 70's Elton was at his peak He would sell out stadiums that hold 50 thousand. I saw him at Madison Square Garden around 1975. I GOT GOOSE BUMPS back then. ELTON and Bernie Taupin were the perfect team. Bernie wrote the lyrics and Elton put them to music. I do believe this his last tour. Another one you should see is Billy Joel before he stops touring. Word has it that he is getting ready to call it quits. I also saw him in concert back when he just started out. He is also a legendary performer.

I've seen him 12 times over the past 30 years. His shows are an EVENT! Best concerts I've ever seen. This concert was on his 60th birthday, and is available to watch online or purchase. It took place at Madison Square Garden. I saw him there front row in 1995. Got to high five him🙂.

Rock on, Elton!!!!!

Masterpiece. He opened many of his concerts with this. Just saw him live last month. Amazing

Elton and his partner BernieTaupin wrote some incredible songs. But for my money, I think this is their greatest masterpiece. Next time you listen to it, listen to the studio recording on Elton's album "Don't Shoot Me I'm the Piano Player." As good as this live performance is, it can't quite measure up to the meticulous attention to detail given in the studio recording. I highly recommend it. A few other Elton John songs worth listening to (if you haven't already): "Your Song," "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," and a couple that weren't singles but are just phenomenal from his "Tumbleweed Connection" album: "Love Song," and "Where to Now St. Peter?" and "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" from his "Honky Chateau" album. But for just sheer fun, it's hard to top these two singles: "Crocodile Rock" and "Honky Cat." I do believe you are my favorite reactors. You're a beautiful couple (especially you, Asia, sorry BJ), good humored, still young enough to be easy on the eyes, but mature enough to actually comprehend what's going on with the music. I also like your selection of songs (for the most part). Keep it up!

SAW HIM LIVE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND WATCHED HIM PLAY FROM BEHIND THE STAGE AND WAS AMAZED AT HOW FAST HIS HANDS MOVED! WOW!

Videos like this display the reason I love going to concerts. You get that immediate feedback between the crowd and the artist, plus, you are in the presence of someone you admire. Usually. In this case yes, very much. Never had the good fortune to see Elton live, but I've seen about 500 other ones, like I said I love concerts. Nothing beats live.

Elton did not play the moog synthesizer in the live performances another keyboard artist did but it was still awesome! I saw him live in Houston in the early 80s and he opened with these 2 songs and had dry ice fog come up for Funeral for a friend.Fantastic show.ps...he was wearing a bunny costume..lol

Hi Asia and Bj,just a little fun fact, my sister and I played Philadelphia freedom on a 45 till Mom couldn't take it.lol Best song ever😊♥️ps love the vibe you have together.💕

This was Elton's Opus. That whole Yellow Brick Road album is great. The title track is my favorite. All The Young Girls Love Alice is a straight up banger. You should just do an album reaction

Had the absolute pleasure to see Elton John twice last year here in Australia on his Yellow Brick Road farewell tour. 2 complete different experiences One in a stadium and the other at a winery

Saw Elton live at Red Rocks Amphitheater in the mid '80s, one of the best concerts ever, one great song after another, it could have gone on for days and it wouldn't have been long enough.

I am 62 years old. I saw him when I was in 10th grade and later when I was about 21 years old. He was truly great.

This and "Levon" were his two magnum opuses for me. But that's elevating two of a great,great list of songs.

Music can make you feel what can't be said!

This has been the opening number at his concerts since the song first came out. Great stuff!

Wow what a magnificent performance and composition! I heard the studio version, which is awesome, but this was electrifying. Thanks for this, the coolest people on KZfaq, and for the donator who suggested it. Kudos all around! 💯💕👍🏾

This live version is so exciting and full of great energy, but I'm just spoiled on the studio version. It is magnificently gorgeous, and takes you through this emotional funeral.

These two songs make up one of the best album openings ever.

I finally got to see Elton when I was 43. I'd been trying since I was 17! Lol it was a great experience it kinda felt like my spirit left my body 😆 I think I cried. I was so hoping he would play this song and "Someone saved my life tonight" and he did.❤🍀

The long instrumental was Funeral For A Friend. The singing started at the beginning of Love Lies Bleeding.

Saw him do this live in the early 80's. Crowd was on their feet. SO powerful

Elton, his guitarist Davey and his drummer Nigel have been together their entire careers. Theyve known each other since they were teens, thats why this is so tight

I love Elton's early stuff like "amoreena" and "my father's gun" also "where to now, saint Peter"...

I loved this whole album. It was on Goodbye Yellow Brickroad double album with Bennie and the Jets, this song, oh the absolute magnificence of Elton John's song writing is flawless. This is amazing yall.

I'm a child of the 60's and was in my 20's during the 70's. This is my music and it seems that every reactor that I watch was born in the 80's or later, late 70's at best but wish they would have lived during the 60's, 70's or 80's for the music. The music back then was real and enjoyable to listen to. These 2 pieces you just played are real and enjoyable to listen to. Even though you may not have the most technical knowledge of music I enjoy your reactions they are enjoyable to listen to and done with some knowledge/intellect My wife and I enjoy your reactions because they are knowledgeable and intelligent. BT

He is one of the last few REAL GOATS, we have left. Great music never gets old. You won’t see any of todays “artist” in 10-15 years. I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember.

In 1972 Elton did a live set for the BBC and the The Old Grey Whistle Test. If you want to hear Elton at his best you should check it out. As I've said on a few occasions Mona Lisa's & Mad Hatters is the place to start.

That performance was FIRE! Elton and his band know how to put on a SHOW! Now go listen to the impeccably masterful recording of this song...actually, the whole album!

That sounded great!… I wore the hell out of that album as a teenager in the early’70’s. Long live good music….

Live concerts back in the 60's and 70's all had sections were the band would just jam and when great musicians jam you have a happening!!

I’ve seen Elton John in concert four times. And, it is an experience. Definitely go if you can.

I get excited when youtube people react to this piece. This is my favorite Elton John dong. It is definitely his modt rockin' song. This is off the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. This is the only song I would like to see live that he does. He has performed in Chattanooga several times in the last few years, but, but I have never been able to go see him. This has been due to work schedules. Love this song!

Bernie Taupin and Elton John met through an ad that, I believe, Elton posted looking for a lyricist. Elton’s name was still Reginald Dwight and he was still living at his parents place.

One of the best musical composers of all time!!! Sir Elton John!!!!

Ooh, so haunting! Grew up listening to my big sister's Elton John albums. Suddenly, I'm back in junior high school.

Early Elton is my favorite stuff. Albums like Captain Fantastic, Yellow Brick Road, Tumbleweed Connection and Honky Chateau are chock full of energy and amazing music! Madman across the water is a MUST LISTEN....plenty others as well.

Elton continues to Bring It. 50 years and still going!

Thank you for just real music. ❤

Saw Elton in concert 1971 at St. John's Arena, Columbus Ohio. This was the basketball arena for OSU. The entire crowd was dancing, enough to feel the upper deck shaking. Shortly after that concerts were banned because they worried the place might fall apart.

Great song . It’s a like going on a journey.. he has a great band behind him .. the guitarist was drowned out In this .. he does great stuff in original

Elton is incredible. Always one of the best concerts to attend You should react to All the Girls Love Alice

Elton, along with John Williams, are our greatest living musicians..when they go..well, what a loss..

I played bass guitar in HS and we played this song for the Halloween show. It fit the mood!

Listen to the album sometime. It was when Elton's voice was at its peak. An awesome musical milestone.

From arguably his best album, this song amazed us I the old days and I am so glad I got to see him, great performer, he was on for 2 3/4 hours and played everything I wanted, including several songs from Madman Across the Water. Speaking of, you need to react to Madman, both the original studio and then the extended version with Mick Ronson from David Bowie's Spiders from Mars on soaring lead guitar. Elton has so many different songs it is mind blowing, Enjoy! 🎹

Clear the calendar, and watch this whole concert video. This is Elton's 60th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden. Yes the studio versions maybe master pieces but the live versions take on a life of their own. Pay special attention to Rocket Man and Levon. Enjoy.

You also need to see him singing with George Michaels. George Michael starts the song and halfway through he calls Elton John out to the stage you need to watch the crowd go nuts when Elton walks out. He’s just complete energy on that stage.

Funeral For A Friend was the music my brother wanted played at his funeral/memorial mass. I still have a hard time listening to it sometimes. But what an instrumental !!!

Ahhh ha ha...I saw this concert when it first came out. Yep, it was amazing. Fireworks were going off in the Forum. 👍❤🤙

I love this comment: "...listen to the build..." I once knew a girl I worked with one time, and I was telling her about some really nice smooth jazz, and her response was, "Where are the words." Didn't talk to her about music after that.

Saw him at Madison square garden early 90s this was the opening song it was surreal He has so many good songs Honky Chateau is a great album

Definitely one of his best, I've seen him 3 times in concert when I was young and you don't sit down, you're up dancin' the entire time.

I still remember where I was and who I was with when I heard this opening of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road in 1973.

I got to see him at the Pontiac Silverdome back in '75 or '76. What a great show.

There are 2 great 70's double albums. Songs In The Key Of Life and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Both are well worth owning in some form or another.

One of my favorites! Elton John and Bernie Taupin produced some amazing compositions together thru the years!!

My all-time favorite song. Was about 7 when this came out.

I saw him twice in the 70’s . This song was the highlight.. and he was so young then. An icon!! Great to see live!!!

I luv this tune! You can hear the recorded version better tho 😎

Spot on....that piano comes to life with him...

One of my favorite all time rock and pop artist! I've been listening to EJ since I was 9 or 10. I have just about all of his albums. Especially the older ones. The man is just plain brilliant! He was constantly on the radio during the 70's just killing it with hit after hit. Sir Elton John is what legends are made of!

This clip is very good. It also shows the lead guitarist Davey Johnstone and drummer Nigel Olson still playing with Elton as they did in the early 70s. This album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" released in 1973, totally brilliant beginning to end. This double track is the album opener. Please continue with 'Candle in the wind' and 'Benny and the Jets'...you may want to keep going through the whole album😁

I saw Elton perform that song at the Hollywood Bowl around 1990. It was the highlight of the concert. Live at the Bowl, fantastic!

Great song, one of his best albums “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, but I like all Elton’s songs and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to see him in concert and this performance was fricken awesome

Elton is a piano genius. Such a great long career he's had. Hope you do more of his old stuff.

To bad you didn’t” find a younger Elton doing this song. Injoyed it anyway. Thank you guys 😇

One of my favorite Elton John songs!!

Loved this cut the first time I heard it. Had no clue that one of my early friends really liked it as well. Unfortunately, the next year, he passed on us all. The day the bells called for him, his request was to play these two there. To this day, when I hear them, I weep, and think of him. He was a good, early friend. I'll never forget him, or these cuts. 😌

I’ve seen Elton in concert 7 times, the first time in 1976 in Chicago when I was 10 and the most recent time in January in New Orleans (I’m 56 now). He’s had an epic run.

He was my very first concert in 1976.

This live version really captures this song.

I've seen him live 13X. I wish you could have experienced his physical theatrics when he was younger. He felt he needed to be theatrical because he was stuck behind a 9ft. piano, so he gave you more than you could expect from just a singer/songwriter/piano player. His 1st Philly area concert was at the Electric Factory-all in front of maybe 200 people. He had a clown on his pants, and when he pulled a string it would light up. I'll leave it to your imagination of where on his pants the clown was.

"Funeral for a Friend" is the first instrumental part. Technically it could be considered 2 songs but, you'll never hear them seperate.

Finally got to see him live in Dallas back in 2014. LOVE how he opens with this. If you get the chance to see him live, please do. Chills from start to finish! Also, although this version is great, his live "One Night Only" performance at Madison Square Garden (October 21, 2000) was truly EPIC!!!