Elton John -- Someone Saved My Life Tonight (Live in Central Park)

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Elton John -- Someone Saved My Life Tonight (Live in Central Park)

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Күн бұрын

From 1980 concert in Central Park New York.

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@mideeone 12 жыл бұрын

In the late 80's, right before Elton went into treatment, he was so visibly ill on stage it was heartbreaking to see. I actually cried and said to my boyfriend, now my husband, that I thought he was going to die soon, just like Elvis. Now all these years later and him 20+ years sober, I am PROUD to be his fan. Yes, his voice has matured and he doesn't hit the falsetto notes, but I'd never say his voice is "wrecked". He's been performing for over 40 years, for crying out loud - no small feat!

@user-bo3ql8iy5d 4 ай бұрын

Elton is the King of 70’s music. I grew up in the 70’s and just beginning to realize his talent and his impact on music of today.

@mase5701 10 жыл бұрын

The amount of talent this guy has is just insane.

@rickledges4412 4 жыл бұрын

This concert is coming up on 40 years ago. In today's terrorism world, I doubt the City would approve such an event. Even in NYC, security would be impossible. Luckily, we have it on tape forever.

@cryptohalloffame 11 жыл бұрын

some people don't know, Elton would walk into the studio, make up the piano and melody on the spot, walk out, and the rest of the band would fill in the song...had such an amazing band...

@jamesjournalist3919 6 жыл бұрын

I was at this concert on a Summer's day in 1980 and after standing for hours and hours was able to get a place right near the stage for what would become the historic Central Park concert with 500,000 of my closest Elton fans. What an amazing day!

@ellenmurphy2150 5 жыл бұрын

James Journalist Was it hot out that day? Wow.

@jamesjournalist3919 5 жыл бұрын

@@ellenmurphy2150 It was a beautiful day and it was worth waiting six hours to get a place at the front of the stage :)

@ellenmurphy2150 5 жыл бұрын

Lucky!

@marieferriera2335 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for u...😊🥀🎼

@zak182006 2 жыл бұрын

The great lawn :)

@littlestevie4 10 жыл бұрын

Ryan White is the one who saved his life . and as long as you have family and friends ryan , you wont be forgotten . EVER

@andrewcrisp9700 2 жыл бұрын

My only regret was not being able to see him play live.

@alex.starostin 13 жыл бұрын

Young Elton is so adorable...

@johntg123 11 жыл бұрын

Saw EJ in the 70s at Dodger Stadium there was 105,000 people that day and he sold it out two days in a row. Some of the best music in the 70s. Him and Bernie - unbelievable!!!

@jenniferjuniper97 10 жыл бұрын

Hats off to lyricist Bernie Taupin for varied, thoughtful, deep lyrics. They just don't write 'em like that anymore.

@wonderhughes6749 11 жыл бұрын

Elton John is one of the GREATEST musicians of all Times!!!! Forever in time.

@jumbod 6 жыл бұрын

I can listen to this all day. My dad was on the nypd and worked security for this show.

@uspscsx 13 жыл бұрын

The girl said, "I made it!" Would love to hear what she would say about that concert today! What a great thing for Sir Elton to do.

@katherinesage 5 жыл бұрын

I was there front row center. Summer of 1980 NYC

@bttrflykrs 14 жыл бұрын

Its 4 o'clock in the morning Dammit, Listen To Me Good, Im sleeping by myself tonight, saved in time thank god my musics still alive..... Gives me goosebumps everytime i hear it!!!!

@ShawnCCook 13 жыл бұрын

Elton is a rare talent in the history of music. He has lived up to his name. He had throat surgery in the mid 80's but he is resilient. His register decreased a couple of octaves but he still sounds better than the vast majority of "artists" that are parading around now, male and female. Just sheer genius!!!

@petalparker5 2 жыл бұрын

Not many people are lucky enough to say “someone saved my life tonight” let alone write a song about it.

@paulhutchinson2396 7 жыл бұрын

This guy has it all. If I wasn't straight I'd marry the legend. The way he pulled the girl back onto the stage shows why so many fans love him so much. I grew up listening to Elton John and he has inspired me musically. totally awesome legend. would love to meet him. Thank him for all he's done , for me and the world musically and more. I love you Elton John. Hutch

@jaggass 6 жыл бұрын

Elton loves his fans. At his Las Vegas residency at Caesars palace he would let a few people at the front row go on stage during Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting and they would just gather around his piano. One fan invaded the stage and Elton high fived him.

@glardian966 4 жыл бұрын

That was his Fiance

@deadfafi 4 жыл бұрын

@@glardian966 no she wasn't. if you meant Renate he didn't even met her till '83. and ironically this song is about how his friend made him realize he had to end his engagement with a girl in the late '60s

@ter1413 7 жыл бұрын

Legendary! That woman will remember that moment forever!

@jerryde2477 5 жыл бұрын

I WAS THERE!!

@gabbey772 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Elton John is one of this world's most extraordinary talents, and legends.

@robertdunkes8590 9 жыл бұрын

I have no clever comment to make . this is truly humbling, extraordinary performance.

@Alice1975fly 4 жыл бұрын

You have to see and ear the performance of this piece at the solo piano concert in Edimburgh, 1976 https:/kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e953bLyE3d7TZKM.html

@Alice1975fly 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think there' a performance better than this one I've just suggested

@Alice1975fly 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e953bLyE3d7TZKM.html

@k13739 13 жыл бұрын

This song came out when I was a young teenager and it has been my favorite since then, close to 40 years later. Yes, this is timeless.

@intimeandagain 11 жыл бұрын

Elton John and Bernie Taupin are one of the greatest, most successful writing teams ever. Very cool how Taupin can relate that tremedously emotional moment in Elton's life into words incorporating them into this incredibly beautiful song.

@Danimal1577 11 жыл бұрын

This song is so fucking awesome. "It's 4 o'clock in the morning, DAMNIT!, listen to me good!" So good.

@thirdgengta 8 жыл бұрын

Pure excellence. Great the way he incorporated the fan who walked onto the stage into the act. Truly inspirational.

@DowntownCanon 5 жыл бұрын

A few months later, a few blocks away, something happened that would forever change how stars interacted with fans.

@glardian966 4 жыл бұрын

That was his fiance btw

@staceyhunt5342 10 жыл бұрын

Look at how young he looks...so handsome, where today he looks a little plumper and more like a grandpa. I know this concert was a long time ago...but at that time, he seemed older and more mature since he had songs out in the 70's that we all loved. I think this was a fund raiser for African Famine maybe? Does anyone remember?

@pappyreeves7580 8 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Bernie Taupin for pulling Elton out of the gas oven...you are both beautiful and inspirational men and musicians..the world owes you both a great debt of gratitude for the years of happiness you have brought to millions....x

@fullu3 5 жыл бұрын

this is one of those clips you can't watch without applauding at the end...

@brianfenner9574 3 жыл бұрын

ELTON , DAVEY , DEE & NIGEL . THE CLASSIC LINE- UP .

@Hummel901546156 14 жыл бұрын

MASTERPIECE

@manlaw150 13 жыл бұрын

an absolutely stunning performance.

@AlfredsVisions 10 жыл бұрын

My favorite rendition of this song. Love how this song is so personal yet speaks for the generation. The image of the crowd behind captures this so well. When I was young Elton was played so much that he just became a background to life. I recently became a reborn fan and I like his voice as it became deeper in the later 80s to now and how it brings out more of the blues and gospel of his music.

@jdenino6022 3 ай бұрын

I miss the 70s.

@sheradee1966 12 жыл бұрын

I love his reaction to the fan who jump on stage. :-)

@rosebilski2581 8 жыл бұрын

A talent that will live on in history.

@billcow3455 8 жыл бұрын

This is gotta be a near perfect performance. Everyone was just on it, especially in the day light lol.

@jasonkolo 9 жыл бұрын

I can't stop watching this. I know he is a billionaire and a legend and all that, but I hope he is happy.What a gift he shared with us.

@drewtatasciore7086 8 жыл бұрын

+Jason Kolojeski hes not a billionare just sayin

@fanaticaldueling6337 6 жыл бұрын

He actually is a multi millionaire. He would be a billionaire if he didn’t donate 30% of his concerts funds to charity. But hey, generosity.

@patrickfarrell1491 6 жыл бұрын

Money isnt his motivation. A human could never have enough of that.

@ellenmurphy2150 5 жыл бұрын

And he's still on this planet. Sugar bear really saved his life.

@brianwalendy3735 5 жыл бұрын

@@ellenmurphy2150 do you know who he's referring to in that line? Or really the whole song? Touching tale behind this song.

@purplebillee8201 10 жыл бұрын

And I am overwhelmed by music yet again...for 8 minutes and 5 seconds I am not alone - one of his best, along with One More Arrow.

@cynthia131 12 жыл бұрын

Oh Wow! I cant believe I'm watching this!! I will never forget that day. Right up front! That beautiful sunny, hot sweaty , everybody lovin it kind of day! Love Elton John and love New York. Could not have asked for a better memory!! Thanks!

@Unlitedsoul 12 жыл бұрын

Wish I'd paid more attention to this song 14 years ago... perhaps my music would still be alive.

@jorgen_bernle 13 жыл бұрын

Oh, what a wonderful video where Elton shows his warmth and compassionate side. Bless him and lucky young woman!

@mrsullyrox 10 жыл бұрын

i was at this show- right up front and center- never forget it- i was 20 years old- wow what a show!

@karinadeoliveira2926 9 жыл бұрын

Oh my God! How this girl was lucky !!! Wow! Elton is a gentleman! The best of this world!

@jasonkolo 9 жыл бұрын

So awesome, gave me goosebumps.

@glardian966 4 жыл бұрын

That was his fiance

@LunaK06 4 жыл бұрын

@@glardian966 It wasn't. What's up with people saying that this was Renate? It wasn't. It was just a fan, goddammit.

@deadfafi 4 жыл бұрын

@@LunaK06 he hadn't even met Renate yet in 1980! This is just ridiculous 😂

@mrdoctormole 11 жыл бұрын

Matt, he sure as hell DOES write his material, the music, that is. A fellow named Bernie Taupin pens the lyrics and EJ puts them to music very, very quickly, typically 1/2 hour to 45 mins. As a partnership they have put out more music than any two collaborators over a period of 47 years. It's stunningly amazing how gifted he is.

@garydemaio 12 жыл бұрын

We all miss the great range & falsetto. But, hey, I've seen him 3 times in the last year & a half & he sounds fucking great. Voice is strong & intact. He's getting it done with no problem. He's not moaning & barking his way through. It's a different voice, mature, but I like it.

@pcastag1 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty fricken amazing.

@JDJensen 13 жыл бұрын

I love this song. When I hear it it reminds me of how my 15 year old son saved my life. I love you Brandon.

@jrod1986 2 жыл бұрын

How did he save your life?:)

@thepoozer 12 жыл бұрын

made me smile

@racheldice7259 11 жыл бұрын

I hope his son has his genes and will carry on the talent into the next generation.

@rletherer 13 жыл бұрын

killer band !!! killer band !!!!! most underrated DRUMMER in the world !!!! pocket !!

@tommyhaynes521 8 жыл бұрын

When I first started playing piano I had an Elton John songbook . I was studying music theory in high school at the time . One thing that struck me about Elton's music is the use of inversions ( chords with the third or fifth as the bass note, as opposed to the root) .This is helps make his music so dramatic . Inversions can give you a feeling of suspension or being unresolved.

@Masherbrum 8 жыл бұрын

He would often write a lot of the music from Hymns he learned as a kid. A lot of his melodies and choruses dervie from those as well.

@lettots 8 жыл бұрын

I know theory myself. I play guitar but played piano first. And your right. I noticed the same thing in parts of The Way We Were by Barbara Streisand around the middle eighth. I was going over Bennie and the Jets on guitar earlier and in some parts I noticed the 5th was the bass line. Some times when I think a song my be in say the key of D. When I noticed something isn't right? I just go to the related minor and then it's like, BAM! Now I'm working! Play on and never stop learning.

@greghester953 4 жыл бұрын

Tommy, this song is the perfect example of Elton's use of inversions (Eb in the base of an Ab chord). I saw an interview where he said he was inspired by Brian Wilson's use of inversions with the Beach Boys.

@lynnturman8157 4 жыл бұрын

yeah, this song is chock full of inversions. Another thing in a lot of his songs is chord progressions with chromatic bass lines (more inversions), both descending & ascending

@jasonkolo 9 жыл бұрын

I'm 41 and grew up with his songs being just ubiquitous, just recently have I realized what a massive talent he was. Guy was incredible.

@jasonkolo 9 жыл бұрын

Is. Still alive. But this period in particular...

@Masons4Liberty 9 жыл бұрын

Jason Kolojeski I saw my first EJ show in Bridgeport in 2013. I can't explain how happy I was to see him come back to the northeast US. I can't explain how happy I was after the show..... But he played this song, and it blew my fucking mind!!!!!!!!! I fucking love Elton.... Me, being from the northeast U.S, I can't afford to buy a plane ticket to Vegas, I hope he comes back to the northeast so I can see him again!!!!!!!

@notransfat1 9 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing about 2 years ago. Never really paid much attention before then. Levon is the song that got me started. Blew my mind once I started listening more closely, and watching videos of him on KZfaq.

@russellcarter1872 5 жыл бұрын

This is still one of my favorite versions of this song. So much feel and passion. And that killer guitar solo at the end. And the chick 🐥 that gets to sit with Elton. So cool.

@eastend59 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@leilagomulka5690 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶for Irwin, who saved my life so many times over with his kindness at the most critical moment imaginable

@Kevinwayne199 2 жыл бұрын

Good deal.

@jacka123100 11 жыл бұрын

A lot of people do imitations, but you don't see many imitating Elton John. You know why? No one can imitate that excellent voice he has. So unique. Yes, he was gay, doesn't seem to hurt his voice even one little bit. He sounds so excellent, so perfect. You know, just enjoy his voice, he will not date you or have sex with you, so just listen to one of the greatest ever.

@DavidTransformer 13 жыл бұрын

Saw Elton in Glasgow last night. The man is a legend. Great showman. Didn't sing this, but it remains one of my favs. Thanks for posting.

@dianerose7631 3 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest live performances ever.

@Jessecraft1954 10 жыл бұрын

Elton is so cool. She got to sit beside him while he finished his song. What a champ!!!

@supermetalrockmetal 6 жыл бұрын

this is one of the best youtube comments ever.

@scottharrison3391 6 жыл бұрын

looks like Debra Winger

@gmclough 11 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest songs ever.... and sung perfectly by the master

@mocconna1213 10 жыл бұрын

And that someone saved his life for us .

@aprc1977a 10 жыл бұрын

quite possibly the most powerful and emotive piano piece ever written for a modern popular music song, I couldn't even tell you what the lyrics are or mean, I listen to it just for the piano

@jscottrockford Жыл бұрын

He was set to get married to a woman, but his friends-knowing he was gay and would be miserable-were able to talk him out of it at the last minute

@Lawen78 14 жыл бұрын

Aw nice of him to bring the girl back up, awesome

@Trucker-John-B 8 жыл бұрын

Nothing better.

@christinek2105 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this song. It’s absolutely crazy. ❤

@tommyhaynes521 12 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest songs ever, I learned to play piano to EJ songs ,he was big on chord inversions. I learn a lot from his composition skills

@ComputerLearning0 10 жыл бұрын

Ah, the very beginning of the 80's . . . We had no idea how great this decade would become :)

@lewisner 10 жыл бұрын

You get the feeling he is singing each word from his heart, from an experience he has actually had,

@donnafarmer2941 10 жыл бұрын

This was a real experience. Elton was contemplating suicide due to his doubts and troubles with his finace'. His friend, John Bauldry saved Elton from getting married to Linda Woodrow in 1969. That is how the song originated. Bernie was room mates with Elton and Linda...so he wrote the lyrics of Elton's story...he often called John by the name "Sugar Bear". Elton's finace' is the ... "Prima Donna, Lord you really should've been there...sitting like a princess perched in her electric chair." Refers to Linda's personality.

@lewisner 10 жыл бұрын

Donna Farmer I don't suppose Linda felt great about this?

@donnafarmer2941 10 жыл бұрын

I believe she remains bitter to this very day. Life happens...

@Xixi1991 13 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite song by Elton. Such a beautiful song and voice.

@katarinamarcelli86 5 жыл бұрын

A musical icon a true legend piano man his music willl be listened to for generations Love him Sir Elton John So musically talented

@timmacadocious 14 жыл бұрын

Wow, Sir Elton nailed this tune. Can't forget all the good he's done for aids research also. Great man and a great artist.

@KellyMarie250 10 жыл бұрын

What a voice he has! Thank you for the posting! It's great.

@Inspector711 10 жыл бұрын

had

@trek2g 10 жыл бұрын

2:00 Elton had nice eyes when he was 33.

@cleanheart13 9 жыл бұрын

Absolute best! Thank goodness for Sugar Bear!

@susanbuckner5277 6 жыл бұрын

I called my son that. Sugar Bear

@trexthree6847 6 жыл бұрын

Alter Bound!!!

@patrickfarrell1491 6 жыл бұрын

Its so important to have best friend's in life.

@greghester953 4 жыл бұрын

Sugar Bear = Long John Baldry (from Bluesology)

@patrickfarrell1491 6 жыл бұрын

Damn i was 2 in 80' . grew up to some of the best music.

@yourluckystars7 9 жыл бұрын

i felt like a kid with nigel, dee, davey and everyone that took part in his albums around those times......thanks for the video and I am glad kids can still see the magic

@bazookaman1107 3 жыл бұрын

In the ranks of greatest artists on the planet and in a league of his own .

@MrMedusaLvamp 10 жыл бұрын

My favorite Elton song.....since the very early days when it first came out~!!!

@Coletta67 12 жыл бұрын

Wow, Elton, this is beautiful, I've been to 4 of your perfermances, and you are my favorite performer. I adore you. Coletta

@mocconna1213 11 жыл бұрын

That someone saved his life for us.Thank God

@jerryisagenix 12 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this concert on tv when I was a kid - I remember when he dressed up as a duck and played this is Your Song! Time flies im 40 now and the music is still better then whats out there today!

@cbus03 12 жыл бұрын

Man Elton is amazing, but that guitar solo relay makes the video magical...one of the best things on KZfaq.

@tricialockett 11 ай бұрын

It was great to see his ex take the stage. Glad to see there still friends ❤

@kevinlongman007 8 жыл бұрын

One of his best.

@LennonPrince 4 жыл бұрын

Elton's Bohemian Rhapsody....Complex, but also understandable for the little man on the street

@warflynn 10 жыл бұрын

She looks alot like a young Debra Winger Awesome song... Awesome man!!

@drewtatasciore7086 8 жыл бұрын

that was UNREAL amazzing

@cindi7228 3 жыл бұрын

He plays it and sings it with such sexy passion. 🔥

@jasonmielke1714 5 жыл бұрын

i saw this on HBO when I was 5 years old. I was hooked ever since, Saturday going to Albany to watch him play. I'm am so amped!!

@milohuha6 14 жыл бұрын

Bernie Taupin & Elton John Collaborations UNBELIEVABLE

@scotthull6664 6 жыл бұрын

...I get cold chills every time I hear this song...

@jayfrank3200 9 жыл бұрын

Edinburgh 76 for all the other songs, but Elton just kills it here...fantastic!

@raymondsantos8277 10 жыл бұрын

indeed SIR ELTON JOHN, THE BEST SONG I HAVE EVER HEARD WHILE GROWING UP LOVE YA

@scottharrison3391 6 жыл бұрын

one of his best and there are so many. I remember watching this concert on HBO as a teen spellbound by his talent.

@Clovertigogo 10 жыл бұрын

My favorite song!

@vbvini 8 жыл бұрын

F ing awesome!

@Guizimhard 5 жыл бұрын

I can´t describe this.

@boykarulz2408 10 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and Epic song sung by one Amazing Voice!!!

@TheRiceowlex 12 жыл бұрын

Elton John is AWESOME..That gal got the thrill of a lifetime...