Elton John - Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, London 1972)

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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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@laurenjcoates 5 жыл бұрын

I can't believe this is live - the vocals are stunning

@willritter4076 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@gmajorspresents 5 жыл бұрын

Hear, hear !

@mikemcf33 5 жыл бұрын

he has always been an underrated vocalist. Elton is an incredible, effortless singer

@marcuswalker3670 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren

@fenderbender2197 5 жыл бұрын

@@marcuswalker3670 have a glass of water

@mariannick9418 5 жыл бұрын

we're so lucky to be alive at the same time as this legend.

@jmmg79_ 5 жыл бұрын

yes (._.)

@stephenmaxwell8283 5 жыл бұрын

i love the metaphors cheers it makes me feel and think xo

@murphymoe753 5 жыл бұрын

Nah not for me never liked him nor his music

@ELLIOT1311 5 жыл бұрын

And billy Joel

@ainsleyM7420 5 жыл бұрын

Murphy moe y r u here

@aCmview Ай бұрын

As a struggling single father. I finally understand this song.❤

@lilblackduc7312 18 күн бұрын

"burning out his fuse up here alone.." 📻 🎼🎵🎶

@HubbaSparxx Жыл бұрын

Dude it is absolutely unreal how good Elton was during this period. What a voice!!

@tonycostanzo4276 Жыл бұрын

his piano playing was special

@spiritofseventysix1155 Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@theklakoch709 Жыл бұрын

he still is! I saw him last year.

@spiritofseventysix1155 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@davidsolomon5852 Жыл бұрын

Yeah have to agree..strong voice, strong performer

@sallywright8065 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 58 years old and my 30 year old son is now an Elton fan. Mission accomplished. Timeless music.

@sidewayspagan9221 2 жыл бұрын

My Mum used to listen to Elton on the way to school everyday. I loved it.

@uboaw 2 жыл бұрын

Im 30 too and hell yes Im an Elton fan too

@nicoledickson6099 2 жыл бұрын

Thank god! He is one of the contenders for best solo artist, honestly imo he is THE BEST solo artist.

@lewiscompton3111 2 жыл бұрын

im 15 and a massive fan!!

@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147 2 жыл бұрын

I'm metal fan but queen and Elton doesn't hurt at all

@Goodthrust69 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not saying this is my favorite song. But it is probably one of the best songs ever sang.

@thecoolestmanever9068 5 жыл бұрын

sung

@Goodthrust69 5 жыл бұрын

@@thecoolestmanever9068 Sangdid*

@channingbloom7125 4 жыл бұрын

No Yesterday is

@jasonkostelecky2197 4 жыл бұрын

channing bloom he only said it’s one of the best

@Goodthrust69 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@michaelsellon9595 8 ай бұрын

I'm 71 and still love Elton John. What a voice!

@herbertanzelbelen7776 8 ай бұрын

i'm 29 and ilove the classic songs as they remind me of my late father 🧡

@TheLazerOfficial 7 ай бұрын

dang

@lucyfernandez8304 6 ай бұрын

@@TheLazerOfficial Happy Birthday

@maronix8510 2 ай бұрын

I’m 17 and i really love him ☺️

@MrFelix002 26 күн бұрын

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

@Blackwater_Jack 28 күн бұрын

There will never be another voice like Elton John.

@benjaminfadayomi8562 3 жыл бұрын

This almost 50 years old that’s crazy

@freespirit21newyork 3 жыл бұрын

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🌞🌎

@111Phoenix777 3 жыл бұрын

Remember when 50 years was a long time.

@lisaweaver986 3 жыл бұрын

@@111Phoenix777 Remember when 50 years was a bit grounded in discoveries all new and fresh then the players of these days.

@nunziobrc7220 3 жыл бұрын

@@freespirit21newyork I was 11 , this lovely song is part of my 10 motivations !!

@mariomatovina4 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, I was like - it can't be 50 years from 1979. But it is, of course...

@dougharsevoort9053 3 жыл бұрын

If we really are in a multiverse, I feel bad for all of the universes that don't have Elton John.

@Nikita-ez4ko 3 жыл бұрын

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

@frankcastle8871 3 жыл бұрын

we got the good ending xD

@IntheCrawlSpaceTarot 3 жыл бұрын

Exquisitely spoken.

@dinizklein950 3 жыл бұрын

Elton John, gênio da música.

@matthew-ph6xo 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@moistie 8 ай бұрын

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.

@andreashasler6224 5 ай бұрын

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.

@rockprotector- 5 ай бұрын

Ikr, he is a freaking legend

@mrobligatory.5234 4 жыл бұрын

Can we just appreciate for a moment the piano playing.

@susankennedy5739 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking that too! He's like Aretha, a solid gospel sound.

@masonwhite3728 3 жыл бұрын

The piano playing while singing

@kareemalmadaeen2413 3 жыл бұрын

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

@susankennedy5739 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@pierrecohenmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Susan Kennedy don’t forget Billy Joel

@prikov1 5 жыл бұрын

This live version is just as good as the studio one...

@squirtlett7369 5 жыл бұрын

@Zeline Manzore bruh that's a pirated version of a different movie

@harphan 5 жыл бұрын

Elton is a musical genius !

@SMUS16475 4 жыл бұрын

Some artists are just as good live as they are in the studio. Freddie Mercury is a good example.

@SoulShines4U 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@kajahuseby6058 4 жыл бұрын

prikov1 F A C T S

@misosoup1054 6 ай бұрын

I have been Elton fan since I was 14 years old. Now I’m 15

@giuseppepistone1176 5 ай бұрын

😊

@matricks3988 3 ай бұрын

Same dude.But I'm from Russia,in here almost nobody don't know Elton😅

@SergFilippenko 3 ай бұрын

@@matricks3988no!!! I am 63 and I sing Elton’s songs every day in my car… Daniel, Your song… I live in Moscow.

@matricks3988 2 ай бұрын

@@SergFilippenko , I'm pleasantly surprised!Probably,i'm situated exactly in that society which don't knows about Elton's songs😅

@fartingmantis 2 ай бұрын

💀

@Godmadetexas1 12 күн бұрын

What a story, a legend, a pianist, a showman. Yet steered through a life of abusive parents, drugs, alcohol and industry leaches. From beyond the grave, this man will continue to share inspiration and hope for all that's in need.

@jdenino6022 11 күн бұрын

He's still alive though. Just retired.

@Godmadetexas1 11 күн бұрын

@jdenino6022 Yeah, fully retired!!

@beautyintheskies 7 күн бұрын

Lol he’s still with us

@Jack_of_Helsinki 5 жыл бұрын

Just realized that this was 48 years ago.

@stephendverner 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah and that shirt would still be in style now.

@Tec811 5 жыл бұрын

Born the year he sang this song

@cynthiahaley8233 5 жыл бұрын

Elton was 25 in 72. 😊

@Jack_of_Helsinki 5 жыл бұрын

@@cynthiahaley8233 I'm 26 years old in 2019 :)

@cynthiahaley8233 5 жыл бұрын

Jack of Helsinki I'm 56 and grew up listening to this among other greats.

@samuelgeis3237 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 34 and just have started to fully appreciate what Elton John brings to the table.

@xiaoxiaoliu8500 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 29 and feel the same

@chriskelley5431 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy I’m 34 too and just been on an Elton John binge.

@matzazz 2 жыл бұрын

Same here 1986'ers

@TheAlexCrown 2 жыл бұрын

Same bro, now I get what was the hype about

@SeanHoltWebDesigner 2 жыл бұрын

Samesies. 🙃

@Trapstar_00 21 күн бұрын

The deceased Saint Queen Elizabeth II's favourite song, 🇬🇧. I miss her so much. She was my secret guardian angel my whole life,🇬🇧. R.I.P Queen Elizabeth II,🇬🇧.

@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988 8 күн бұрын

I like British Royal Family 👑🇬🇧

@maximpopov8651 2 ай бұрын

Stop the madness, stop the war and listen to Elton John ☮️

@allissondiego1989 4 жыл бұрын

My son loves this song. Yeah, the little boy I'm holding in my picture

@B-Dad 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats dude that ones a keeper. I wouldn’t throw him away 😂🤣👍🖖

@adamst.martin1932 4 жыл бұрын

Cool❤

@arianagrandeismyqueen6166 4 жыл бұрын

Allisson Diego ur son has taste

@user-hw4hf2zb3t 4 жыл бұрын

Allisson Diego your son has good taste at such a young age haha

@OKA4LIVE 4 жыл бұрын

Damn that's great taste. If he hasn't been revealed to it, show him Queen's music.

@axs203 5 жыл бұрын

This is Elton's Space Oddity

@AnSturbin 5 жыл бұрын

Because it's about a spaceship?

@riisikumi2236 5 жыл бұрын

Then Queen's would be '39.

@bluetoothisnotconnected5735 4 жыл бұрын

then the beatles would be across the universe

@jarvisc.4918 4 жыл бұрын

Nice comprehension compared with Bowie's space oddity.

@jasonkostelecky2197 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion I think Rocket Man is about Elton’s feelings at the time.

@MichelleCooper-xc4fn 17 күн бұрын

Wish I had taken my late Father to see Elton before he passed😢

@pablotorres7436 9 ай бұрын

WOW, AS A piano player and a singer... ON HIS OWN LEAGUE! 👸♑❣️🕺♋♾️

@peterbabooram7798 4 жыл бұрын

70's rocks stars were the coolest ever

@user-tn8gv6dr4f 3 жыл бұрын

And most talented!

@jacobankerchristiansen1887 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@BimmerE35sadowner 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, i loved the drugged up drunks on stage, it was a joke i agree, no autotune just pure vocals, it was perfect

@glamcruehead0515 3 жыл бұрын

agreed!Elton,Queen,BowieArrowsmith

@mike_404 3 жыл бұрын

@@BimmerE35sadowner um

@edgaramezquita942 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@sajanapeiris8416 5 жыл бұрын

Gee's.

@strayhyena6432 5 жыл бұрын

@@sajanapeiris8416 G's.

@IsaacAsimov1992 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@rosiepettals9645 4 жыл бұрын

Blank ATM Card Card bruh

@alp7928 4 жыл бұрын

@@IsaacAsimov1992 I feel your pain. Hugs!

@karynlouisa3771 7 ай бұрын

This makes me misty... his voice so clear, the piano sounds so brilliant, his smile. Perfection.

@fhowland 2 ай бұрын

I dont think I've ever heard a song sound better live.

@reho7387 5 жыл бұрын

The film "Rocketman" was great. Left the theatre feeling good. Taran did a fantastic job.

@mjphoto45 5 жыл бұрын

I heard show sucked

@rxbinwts 5 жыл бұрын

*Taron 🙈

@jayrox40 5 жыл бұрын

Better than the Bo Rhap film.

@suejinco 5 жыл бұрын

@@mjphoto45 it did!

@masOnLifts1530 5 жыл бұрын

Jim Morrison god no !

@vdveenusa 2 жыл бұрын

To be able to play the piano like that while singing your heart out at the same time = Genius

@effjay8010 15 күн бұрын

How is it even possible to be that talented?

@jamesjournalist3919 2 жыл бұрын

This is the very best version of ROCKETMAN ever recorded

@ohioguy215 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Sounds like it's straight outta the studio.

@estebandominguez9529 3 жыл бұрын

The vocals of this song are amazing.

@pkoven 3 жыл бұрын

yea, but the lack of vocal harmonies was quite noticable

@taytoosharma7003 2 жыл бұрын

@@pkoven that's because it's live

@DanielBoonelight 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Adubs917 2 жыл бұрын

@@pkoven 🤦🏼‍♂️

@justsomeguywholikesmangoes1363 7 ай бұрын

His vocals are incredible for a live performance.

@austinchittam2373 Жыл бұрын

60’s 70’s 80’s live performances are the GOAT

@loujohnson1664 5 ай бұрын

My god what a voice. Gives me chills. Cant believe all that time has gone by.

@dennisagra 5 жыл бұрын

Sir Elton and Bernie thanks for everything, your movie is a master piece.

@rosiepettals9645 4 жыл бұрын

Blank ATM Card Card chill bro 💀

@mikecantreed 4 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece? Settle down. It was a C+ studio film.

@Dezmond_Roman 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikecantreed 😑

@BlackParade01 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikecantreed naj it was really good. Better than Bohemian imo. Very creative.

@iicookiegurlxox6231 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why but I always shipped then in the movie-

@Mistyvalentine 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Bere-me6wb 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@MichaelFlynn0 2 жыл бұрын

1963 was a good year

@Mistyvalentine 2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelFlynn0 1964 was pretty good too, I was born at the start of that year. :)

@miltonwaltercompanyllc9605 Жыл бұрын

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!

@missmurphy342 Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@commonsense2680 7 ай бұрын

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.

@lemurianchick 7 ай бұрын

I highly doubt that Elton's voice was the same. It might have been good but it changed. It became deeper.

@lyric.i.a.l6088 Ай бұрын

He the 4th highest selling artist of all time only behind the Beatles Elvis And Micheal Jackson, and dude STILL making relevant music smh absolute legend

@gtoneyprice5293 3 жыл бұрын

2021 still rocking this jam.

@justiina1277 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 2- 10 -2021

@garygruber1452 3 жыл бұрын

Saw him for the first time in 1969. Always been a fan.

@nickmichaels3012 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! And funny thing, Family Guy was the first what thought me this song. I was so blind back then.

@anthonymarlow1260 2 жыл бұрын

Nice commet

@elbuhogameplay3409 2 жыл бұрын

Me too 10-10-2021

@johncama8735 2 жыл бұрын

After seeing the movie I realize what a great and complete Musician Elton John is. More respect for this man

@freebee8221 2 жыл бұрын

He was HUGE in the 70s.

@tones8675 2 жыл бұрын

that's how i got into him too

@jonnyenglish1973 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Bernie taupin

@jchh4040 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonnyenglish1973 what about ray

@MaidMedicine 2 жыл бұрын

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

@vincentberte7675 2 ай бұрын

He's just truly a genius and that's all there is to it, he's crazy talented and a tremendous showman

@datbubonicchronic 8 ай бұрын

Not too often a singer sounds better live than on record...Elton is a legend always and forever

@Hipnosis65 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is so good they produce a movie about him while he’s still here. Long live Elton John.

@artman102 5 жыл бұрын

Few artists can sing live and sound better that the studio version. He did it.

@basilfawlty89 5 жыл бұрын

Freddie Mercury is definitely one of them few 👌

@annahuber7032 5 жыл бұрын

dont forget about bruno !!

@twintina17 5 жыл бұрын

John S Elton John, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, etc etc all sing just as good live!

@masOnLifts1530 5 жыл бұрын

Especially the pop singers today

@F150fx2sporT 4 жыл бұрын

James Hetfield back in 86-92. Sang live WAY better than studio version

@Hensley316 4 ай бұрын

I had the honor seeing Elton John in concert in Knoxville, TN and his performance never disappointed. Long live Sir Elton John.

@jarbor7898 Жыл бұрын

Sara James led me back to this amazing song! Great job to both Elton and Sara!!!

@NoobAtWork91 2 жыл бұрын

I am 30 years old - why the heck is this the FIRST time I ever listened to this?! Man, did I miss out!

@adolfogarza5179 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a movie of ELTON JOHN is going to come out I can't wait for a David Bowie movie

@briannaashley94 5 жыл бұрын

Adolfo Garza Bowie is taking way too long!!!

@adolfogarza5179 5 жыл бұрын

@Kevin Prima that's true

@pinkfloydmeddle6692 5 жыл бұрын

And then hopefully an Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson movie!

@adolfogarza5179 5 жыл бұрын

@@briannaashley94in 2039 maybel we can get it

@fleas. 5 жыл бұрын

What about George Michael? Or Hall and Oates?

@rebeccawagner4167 26 күн бұрын

Elton John is a musical genius 🎉🎉. Rocket Man is a pure masterpiece 🎉🎉

@andrematos8029 3 ай бұрын

52 years ago

@nodozz2 4 жыл бұрын

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...

@glamcruehead0515 3 жыл бұрын

me too.The movie drew me to becoming a fan 😂 before watching it I literally only knew Rockeetman and I'm Still Standing

@solinthia4934 3 жыл бұрын

Rocket man (Elton) has been sober for 30 years in 2020 love to all

@adamroque4395 2 жыл бұрын

Thank god. Right

@Verlisify 7 ай бұрын

He's got a voice that has me nostalgic for a time 30 years before I was born

@richardweiss2834 Жыл бұрын

I'm 64 and grew up with Elton's genius; he's my all-time favorite musician/entertainer.

@jcalli66 5 жыл бұрын

This is Elton John at his absolute peak/pinnacle here - perfection...

@AreMullets4AustraliansOnly 5 жыл бұрын

Struggled on some notes

@jcalli66 2 жыл бұрын

@@AreMullets4AustraliansOnly Well -no artist is ever going to perfectly imitate live what they do in the studio

@proudtobefromwv 5 жыл бұрын

My wife and I had the privilege of seeing this "GREAT" musician perform a few years ago. Two and a half hours of his music and it wasn't ENOUGH!!! Thanks Sir Elton John for "ALL" the years of your music. It is "UNTOUCHABLE"!!!

@sclingebinge8266 5 жыл бұрын

Please learn how to speak English

@realromey 2 ай бұрын

One of the greatest songs ever.

@duannawright8491 7 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness I Love Him ❤

@patrickwest3518 3 жыл бұрын

Playing this at my fathers funeral tuesday.his favorite song.rip.dad 11.6.35 to.6.2.21.X

@ungordoenelbush 3 жыл бұрын

RIP.

@Theaddora 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@Roo_rdo 3 жыл бұрын

Rip❤️

@patrickwest3518 3 жыл бұрын

@@Roo_rdo X means alot people i dont no

@lesliethomas9967 3 жыл бұрын

RIP

@stuartnewman6968 2 жыл бұрын

The band deserves recognition also for this. The drummer is fabulous

@taylah1218 Жыл бұрын

Dude I was just rewatching this for the hundredth time and today I was really drawn to drummer/realized how insanely good and underrated the percussion is in this

@Richard-se4uh Ай бұрын

52 years ago, unbelievable....all time great.

@redmoonspider 2 ай бұрын

25 years old. Take a moment to let that sink in.

@josephking1947 5 жыл бұрын

Elton in the 70s at his best for me personally,

@douglasmccrary2345 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@alexm8859 5 жыл бұрын

Douglas McCrary yellow brick road came out in 73

@oakpineranch 5 жыл бұрын

Elton didn’t tour in ‘71 according to his tour history. He did in ‘70.

@lilidesisto5385 3 жыл бұрын

Elton John: Best singer Best pianist Best sideburns

@gaminglegend 3 жыл бұрын

His sideburns go all the way down to his jaw!

@paulagwhyte1720 3 жыл бұрын

Best smile!

@sleeeper88 Жыл бұрын

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.

@A.I-GAMING Жыл бұрын

Yes sir.

@thetechnicanwithaheart1682 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@lewisner 11 ай бұрын

We need to see video of your sound system.

@Banterlion-vw4mx 5 күн бұрын

America has just as much talent.

@michellenoble6145 2 жыл бұрын

Christ, he is more pitch-perfect than even an auto-tune! What a musician...

@wagnercabrerisso5986 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@franciscodiniz4092 5 жыл бұрын

Same to me , Wagner ! Rocket Man was the first song to capture my ears ans sense about Elton's music style, in August 1972 !

@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988 8 күн бұрын

It's a wonderful coincidence that I'm watching this vid, for I was watching videos of Dula Peep. In 2021, she has duetted with sir Elton John on Cold Heart and Rocket Man's chorus was used as the anchor to this song precisely

@AbinashAdhikari-di9vv Жыл бұрын

I'm 18 and this video was released 48 years ago because I appreciate, adore, worship, crave the music taste like this. I'm so glad, thankful I found Elton John.

@jimmorrison1905 Жыл бұрын

50 years ago

@GamerBrinedQw4w9WgXcQ Жыл бұрын

2020 was 2 years ago... how does time work like that

@Alarbee 5 жыл бұрын

Just seen the movie and my eyes burned with tears sometimes; other times I felt like jumping up and dancing; mostly, I felt really happy watching a great movie with an actor who really touched my heart. Now I can't get enough of Elton's music.

@nymphaea5552 5 жыл бұрын

God this is so true

@dlb19595 5 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way, here I am up at 5:30 in the am watching Rocketman video's and Elton John video's I can't get enough either!

@mistydupuis4992 5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@francescosalerno8606 4 жыл бұрын

@@mistydupuis4992 lo único que no me gusta es recordar que fue hace 47 años

@stevensurack2923 4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s gonna be a long long time before I hear a better song than this.

@matthewnull619 3 жыл бұрын

There will never be a better song

@justinfontaine5539 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing written in the last 20 years comes close. It's over folks. Just enjoy the past . There is no future

@oscaru5342 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry... But no, it's not

@thestrangernoob8527 3 жыл бұрын

@Behzingas Dad yea it ain’t chief

@jolanethomas971 Жыл бұрын

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.

@gaminsheep2722 Жыл бұрын

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

@208sapphire Жыл бұрын

Elton John is old now late 70s he’s retired now

@moscowguitarman 11 ай бұрын

He doesn’t get better and better, let’s be honest :p This era is his peak.

@bobjohnson205 10 ай бұрын

@@moscowguitarman This was definitely his peak years, both as a songwriter, singer and performer. Now he barks out his songs. Too bad!

@bobjohnson205 10 ай бұрын

@@208sapphire He's 74. Retired from touring but not performing.

@lonestarsniper6019 Жыл бұрын

I’m 27 years of age & I love this music

@joerichardson7254 11 ай бұрын

me too, i saw him at glastonbury yesterday and ordered a poster mid performance to celebrate #thegreatestshowman

@craig26henson 5 жыл бұрын

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

@user-mz9yx3dk9b 5 жыл бұрын

The Kinks, The Clash, The Who, Pink Floyd...

@user-mz9yx3dk9b 5 жыл бұрын

Led Zeppelin, The Police, Deep Purple...

@user-mz9yx3dk9b 5 жыл бұрын

Really long list

@jaybee3055 5 жыл бұрын

Craig Henson boy George

@tobytaylor8160 5 жыл бұрын

The stones

@fionadavies4700 3 жыл бұрын

This man has helped me SO MUCH I can’t explain

@adamgbell7053 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it helped me get through very tough times

@Nikita-ez4ko 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamgbell7053 count me in as well. Got me through this tough year

@santiagoblanco5008 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, Fiona. This song and tiny dancer. They are so beatiful

@rbe9521 Ай бұрын

I went through an ivf insert a couple of weeks ago and Rocket man was on at the clinic's radio station just as the embryo was inserted. It was such a powerful experience. Of course I know the song is about something totally different - but in that very moment when I saw that little shooting star on the ultrasound.. Elton John was singing about my embryo and my longing for something more.❤

@alr9967 12 күн бұрын

I love this live version. Flawless

@agroflamelfoodinternationa8915 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe this master piece was written almost 50 years ago! Beautiful song, the vocals are just from another world! GENIUS

@thesoutherngentleman1600 3 жыл бұрын

Dang where has time gone to? I was 25 years old when he sang this song...

@stuartnewman6968 2 жыл бұрын

When music came from the heart. And not generic beats with words

@302music8 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@solcoster8110 5 жыл бұрын

they have had recording equipment like that since the early 1900s

@shrimpflea 2 жыл бұрын

IMO the recording equipment back then was better in some ways. It was less processed and all analog, giving a more natural sound.

@terezinhafrancasilva9054 2 жыл бұрын

Eu tinha 10 anos e ainda me emociono muito com às músicas do Elton Jonh,hj estou com quase 60 anos... Bons tempos 💃✨😍

@danielxlptyt 9 ай бұрын

This is a best rocketman performance

@shin-i-chikozima 5 ай бұрын

This masterpiece will transcend time and space and people of all races and creeds and quench and moisturize the dryness of the soul

@TheRealCrustyBread 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite Elton John song

@jeffbauer3425 5 жыл бұрын

God, I wish it was still 1972. I was only 10 and remember hearing Elton John everywhere !!

@heathrenfroe3316 5 жыл бұрын

jeff bauer luckyyy.. I’m 16:(

@tonyj3042 5 жыл бұрын

I was 12 and I am still listening to his music every day even now fast approaching my 60th

@donnatovsen1191 4 жыл бұрын

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🙂

@donnatovsen1191 4 жыл бұрын

Tony J I am still listening too.....fan for life❤️

@vonyrakoto293 Жыл бұрын

i just LOOOOVE elton john's sense of fashion. That sequinned purple jacket is everything.

@holysmokes5817 3 ай бұрын

Nigel Olsen. Worlds most unrecognized percussionist. Damn it. Wonderful. Drummers are not typically "beautiful"...Nigel Olsen is really a beautiful percussionist. Poised like a cat.... Symphonic drummer. Really great. Have really enjoyed watching this performance like 20 times. Amazing. Those octuplet snare strikes...dragging it out in circles...really poetic. great performance in all.

@grangrampa832 Ай бұрын

I’m 70 Elton is beyond fantastic

@sabedorium 7 ай бұрын

From Brazil: The performance of 'Rocket Man' by Elton John at the Royal Festival Hall, London, in 1972, is an exhilarating masterpiece that captures the musical genius and passion of Elton John. His powerful voice and passionate delivery make this version a truly memorable and timeless experience

@deanpapadopoulos3314 22 күн бұрын

So young and great. Drugs have such an awful and lasting effect on a person. It’s nice to see him smile here.

@Nazzz65 Жыл бұрын

This is what KZfaq is, or should be all about: A home for absolute GEMS like this!! Treasures big and small that might have otherwise been cm lost. swept up from cutting room floors rescued from the "dustbin of history" (!!!) mostly because the custodians I of these treasures simply couldn't find a way to make a sure fire immediate buck off of it.

@richardevans6955 Жыл бұрын

To be alive is to be blessed, but I feel doubly so to have lived my life to the beat of Elton John, and the Bee Gees. Unsurpassed musical genius.

@amyhunter6070 3 жыл бұрын

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. ❤️❤️

@SilasRyder9 2 жыл бұрын

So I can get a. Albom. From. Elton John $690. For. Less than. 600000000. I'm. So iksided

@simonbierozko4872 14 күн бұрын

Damn, hitting those starting vocals it's pretty diffcult

@bowwinkle6651 2 жыл бұрын

May 24 2022 I’m 63 I’ve Been Listening Forever And Still Here Enjoying

@kimberlyspurgeon9092 10 ай бұрын

I saw Elton John (with Billy Joel) in Dallas in 2003, not long after the space shuttle Columbia exploded over Texas. Elton John did a tribute to the astronauts with this song, making it about 10 minutes long with an amazing piano addition in the middle of it. It was very moving.