Madman Across the Water - Elton John cover by Gov't Mule & Warren Haynes, pick-shredding 'Madman!"

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Madman Across the Water - Elton John cover by Gov't Mule featuring Warren Haynes
Recorded February 6, 2010 at
The Pageant, St. Louis, MO.
3 PICKS SHREDDED BY THIS "MADMAN"!!!
I can see very well
There's a boat on the reef with a broken back
And I can see it very well
There's a joke and I know it very well
It's one of those that I told you long ago
Take my word I'm a madman, don't you know
Once a fool had a good part in the play
If it's so would I still be here today
It's quite peculiar in a funny sort of way
They think it's very funny everything I say
Get a load of him, he's so insane
You better get your coat dear
It looks like rain, yeah
We'll come again next Thursday afternoon
The in-laws hope they'll see you very soon
But is it in your conscience that you're after
Another glimpse of the madman across the water
I can see very well
There's a boat on the reef with a broken back
And I can see it very well
There's a joke and I know it very well
It's one of those that I told you long ago
Take my word I'm a madman, don't you know
The ground's a long way down but I need more
Is the nightmare really black
Or are the windows painted
Will they come again next week
Can my mind really take it
We'll come again next Thursday afternoon
The in-laws hope they'll see you very soon
But is it in your conscience that you're after
Another glimpse of a madman across the water
Songwriters: Bernie Taupin / Elton John
Madman Across the Water lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Covered by many. Brandi Carlile.

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@psychkosys 7 ай бұрын

Hardest working dude in music. He jams back stage, he jumps in other bands' sets, does a solo act and then the headliner as well. He loves to play other people's music and brings new life to every song he covers.

@craigmarsh5173 6 ай бұрын

One year in Charlotte when ABB was touring he was set up with two tiny speakers on a fold out table in the parking lot in 95% weather playing an acoustical and singing his heart out....Many people didn't even recognize him, I heard him from a distance and we went straight to him. After the opening band stopped he stopped, I asked him what are you doing out in this heat when you're due on stage with ABB in 30 minutes....he replied I love my fans and this is what I live for...I want to play, get on a plane and play again somewhere else tomorrow night....at the time he was doing many time three Gov't Mule shows and two ABB shows a week...I say that because you mention he is the hardest working man in music!

@brianchapman185 2 ай бұрын

Can't not agree

@janbuyck1 11 ай бұрын

Another example of an artist that isn’t afraid of crossing the borders of other music styles and does it with excellence.

@mylavila2725 11 ай бұрын

He's not afraid. And he did a great job belting it out! " I can see very well"

@bmojo7118 10 ай бұрын

He loves Neil Young and Elton John....... Good Taste.

@michaelbrickley2443 10 ай бұрын

Music styles….I had this LP and Elton rocked and played blues & country blended. He was in love with American music. Not criticizing just saying in the time when this music was produced we listened to so many styles. WNEW followed the lead of WABC which became WPLJ and late night was open territory. Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, the Airplane, Dead, Hot Tuna….they were all crossing boundaries. That’s what birthed rock. White people playing what was called race music. Hell, Ike may have been the producer of the first rock song. Shalom

@apachepowerandwater4269 4 ай бұрын

And he made it his own

@joriehazen9945 2 ай бұрын

He is Awesome! He nailed this song so well ❤

@billsarkes1111 3 ай бұрын

Warren Haynes is a National Treasure!

@MCW1955 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know what to expect when I clicked on this. Good gawd almighty!!!

@andreasmodugno 11 ай бұрын

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@oldmulletbreath5737 4 ай бұрын

I did, but I still needed to put my socks back on

@MARKIEBANUNCE 2 ай бұрын

He got it right. Didn't he?

@michelleswift757 17 күн бұрын

another excellent instance where Warren makes it his own ( although the original is pretty awesome itself)

@JPCable 9 ай бұрын

The way this guy can take a good song and just bring it to another level is just amazing. Love ya, Warren.

@scottsilver3580 3 ай бұрын

I could watch this 1000 times ☮️🤙

@KW-mf5xs Жыл бұрын

I have NEVER in all my considerable years, heard anyone cover Elton John. This man killed it! Fantastic!

@seanx40 Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbx_pteonsuvlHk.html a better cover. somehow

@cynthiamadrid1430 Жыл бұрын

BEST VERSION next to TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION VINYL.

@markpowell2395 Жыл бұрын

First it takes good taste , and then massive talent ! Go Mule !

@pugdaddy3061 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! Me either... well said...!

@timothytibbits7942 Жыл бұрын

You should hear Sarah Bareiles do Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

@ronjennings7054 11 ай бұрын

One word describes the entirety of Warren Haynes' tribute covers; Masterful!

@philstyles5571 Жыл бұрын

One of the things I have always liked about this band is that they have never been afraid to do covers, and they do them bloody well

@twodrinkminimum6427 Жыл бұрын

Tell the truth and she shamed the devil

@gordonbaker410 Жыл бұрын

Their covers are almost always an improvement over the original

@Azznbad 11 ай бұрын

I has the pleasure of sitting up front last week in Dallas when they were promoting their Dark Side of the Mule album and they crushed some Pink Floyd with light show and all. Took my 32 year old daughter and she was blown away.

@michaelwenzel1682 10 ай бұрын

Most of the time they do them better

@drdvs69 9 ай бұрын

Check out " Main Squeeze " and " Leonid and Friends "

@richardlauzier5121 11 ай бұрын

Warren is the most tasteful guitarist I've ever heard and I'm 69 and have heard them all!

@ForrestSweasy 11 ай бұрын

Is there anything this man cannot cover? I've never seen anyone/anyband who can cover songs in their own style yet remain so faithful to the original.

@crusheverything4449 10 ай бұрын

There really isn't. I saw Gov't Mule at The Beacon to ring in 2004 and they did Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley, She Said, She Said/Tomorrow Never Knows by The Beatles, War Pigs by Black Sabbath and Wish You Wee Here by Pink Floyd and nobody batted an eyelash, as they all sang along with pure joy, especially on WYWH, which was dedicated to late Mule bassist, Allen Woody, while home videos of his life played on the video screens. I looked behind me from the front row and every single person I saw was singing their heart out and most of hem were wiping tears. Such is the power of music, especially in the hands of complete masters.

@1911wood 10 ай бұрын

One of my faves done right

@tammyblalock3694 4 ай бұрын

This just popped up in my feed WOW this Man is amazing 💜Elton would approve thank you for posting this gem❤💖

@timothyperry7760 5 ай бұрын

this is without a doubt the best performance in my life Wow you killed it. I'm 70 years old feeling like 17 again thank God the music moves the mind and soul, triping without tripping so clear thanks man. God speed tucson tim

@gibson3798 Жыл бұрын

His vocals are his secret weapon. Outstanding

@michaelbrickley2443 10 ай бұрын

One of Eltons greatest songs. I played this LP to death. Levon, Tiny Dancer…and this Classic….

@danieljames1065 Ай бұрын

Those three without a doubt are the best, I agree.

@PeterBrown-mz4nv 29 күн бұрын

Don't forget Indian Sunset.

@michaelbrickley2443 29 күн бұрын

@@PeterBrown-mz4nv that whole album was top notch…..by the way, thanks for reminding me. I remember the tune but couldn’t think of the title

@PeterBrown-mz4nv 29 күн бұрын

@@michaelbrickley2443 That's my favorite Elton album!

@michaelbrickley2443 29 күн бұрын

@@PeterBrown-mz4nv they hit a high note. The lyrics, music, the playing was all top flight

@240zguy Ай бұрын

This man obviously loves what he does. So talented! Unfortunitly He's the last of a dying breed.

@kcsvantasticvoyages9729 11 ай бұрын

I have been playing guitar for awhile now. What makes Warren so great is technic, accuracy of notes, and exemplary expressiveness. Truly, truly one of the legends of guitars. All I got.

@cindydavis1429 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE this man’s voice♥️😊

@matthewkucharski8817 10 ай бұрын

Just when I thought I heard every great cover that Warren and Mule have done, this one pops up on YT and blows my mind. Amazing version

@tonyhanson8418 4 ай бұрын

This Man needs to be in the rock n roll Hall of Fame... Fenominal on all levels yet doesn't get the recognition that he so deserves.. Gov't Mule Forever !!!!

@JammJonKiebon 4 ай бұрын

That crappy horse s*** institution is not worthy of Warren The Mule. Screw them

@michelleswift757 17 күн бұрын

I agree

@diannab8264 10 ай бұрын

He took on a seriously amazing song/ composition and wow! Amazing job. I've loved Elton all my life and I'm really impressed.

@janflewelling6277 27 күн бұрын

Warren is one of an elite few who can be entrusted with a cover of a sacred classic, making it his own while fully respecting the original.

@michelleswift757 17 күн бұрын

I like your comment. I feel the same way. The original is a class on its own but Warren brings it to a new level. Awesome musician

@cnukem1 Жыл бұрын

One of greatest bands most people will never hear of

@jameshoneycutt8094 10 ай бұрын

I'm an old Mule from the git go. Nothing like the Mule except for more of it!

@tonyhanson8418 2 ай бұрын

They don't know what they're missing

@vonzoomtunes9847 10 ай бұрын

If Warren covers your song, it's now his, not yours anymore. Love this dude's musical gift.

@charlesruoff8686 Жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone else could have done this song more justice. You captured the soul of Elton and brought your own guitar mastery. Simply perfect.

@sako23420 Жыл бұрын

Warren is God

@gernotboesser6901 Жыл бұрын

The soul of Elton John has been captured by Warren? What should he do with it? His one is much more beautiful 🤟

@lisaevon8274 Жыл бұрын

Brandi Carlisle kills this song

@gregorywilson1273 Жыл бұрын

Come to Vancouver Canada to do some shows you will love the audience

@kjd9237 11 ай бұрын

Not arguing, but do treat yourself to Brandi Carlile's version as well. Just spectacular.

@williamrogers1903 11 ай бұрын

No doubt it’s the best rendition of mad man across the water, period! Definitely underrated musician in the music industry,but not at all by the people who have ever had listened and watched him and band play

@larryc3860 4 ай бұрын

I agree, though Brandi Carlisle and band do a pretty good cover on 'Austin City Limits' (live video on KZfaq)

@caldreamin09 3 ай бұрын

I have to say the rendition with Mick Ronson and Elton John/Bernie Taupin is the best but this is the best cover.

@sharpstuffsells 4 жыл бұрын

Killer version of a killer song. Well done Sir.

@erikashaw6098 2 жыл бұрын

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@bkmeahan Жыл бұрын

Warren Hayes is just underappreciated. Great singer and guitarist. He can do any song in any genre. He could probably make a Justin Beiber song sound good.

@davewylie654 Жыл бұрын

He is appreciated by the people he chooses to be appreciated by. He doesnt want mega stardom. He likes smaller venues and doing his thing

@jmaniak1 Жыл бұрын

Right, something Justin isn’t capable of.

@tylerao Жыл бұрын

I bet he could make Taylor swift sound good

@gymrat22able Жыл бұрын

Ok, let's not get carried away here, Taylor Swift(an actual singer/picker/songwriter), admittedly, she's not my cup of tea. At least musically, 🙄❤ But Haynes could certainly make her work shine, just not sure he would want to. 🤣🤣🤣🌹🌹🌹

@scottbarker2312 10 ай бұрын

Nah. Beiber is trash.

@briant9130 Жыл бұрын

My god Warren. Fantastic. Honored to have seen so many of your shows. With like 12 different bands. lol. Hardest working guy in rock and roll.

@keithoverstreet7066 2 ай бұрын

I know, right? Off-hand, I can think of the Dead, Mule, ABB, Matthews, Grace Potter, TTB. And they're just the ones I remember

@careygray9395 2 жыл бұрын

I like the question that comes up, " who are the best guitar duets ever?" and my answer is always Warren Haynes and whoever he is playing with !

@edwawrzonek4098 Жыл бұрын

With Joe Bonamassa and Bermie Marsden to name a few and I was very lucky that I saw him preform live in London on more them one occasion with the 2 above-mentioned legends of 🎸

@randythomas6874 Жыл бұрын

Warren and Derek Trucks were awesome together with ABB!

@edhardwick2538 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding rendition. The entire band is awesome, and I can only imagine how great that show was.

@mmajose 2 жыл бұрын

I can still remember it, we drove 1200 miles round trip just for this show!

@knowhatitalkinbout 11 ай бұрын

Every live show is a gem. If you get a chance, just go.

@martinlynch5111 2 жыл бұрын

Warren is simply wonderful.What a great tune to play.

@davewylie654 Жыл бұрын

In all reality very seldom do covers come close and almost never are they better. Warren took Elton and Bernie's song and knocked it out of the park. I cant stop playing it

@edkaminski7969 Жыл бұрын

Warren incredibly versatile musician and improv and great guy. Met him on line at local CVS where we live. Genuinely approachable and nice human being. BTW- Brandi Carlisle also does this song vocals justice

@lisaevon8274 Жыл бұрын

Brandi's version is 🔥

@MichaelM-to4sg 11 ай бұрын

Warren, phenomenal talent, always does his own interpretation when covering material. It’s never just a regurgitation of the original 👍 His best cover I’ve ever heard/seen is Cortez the Killer. Love Neil’s original but the energy and passion Warren brings is mind blowing

@zozepp8993 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing this dude can't play to make it sound awesome absolutely talented

@arthurblackhistoric 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a five-day growth of hair on my shaved head today . . and it's sticking straight up while I watch and listen to this incredible take on the Elton John classic!

@midnightrambler3583 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing performance by Warren Haynes. He has such a soulful delivery.

@robertwalker1803 Жыл бұрын

Elton is proud I am sure…having Warren Haynes wanting to cover your song is a giant compliment.

@sandstonestudiollc4126 Жыл бұрын

I've been a Mule fan for years. Warren is the best, most consistent live perfomer I can think of.

@benbarclay5546 11 ай бұрын

Like Jimi, Warren is one of those amazing guitarists that you come for the angel stringed pyrotechnics, but a year or two later, you realise just how perfect a vocalist he is.

@fsback1965 Жыл бұрын

One heck of a humble, hard working musician! Always finds a new way to play the same song I've seen him do a dozen times before - innovative master!

@AKICITA Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fucking GLORIOUS version of one of my all time favorite Classics!!!

@andreasmodugno 11 ай бұрын

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@DRMET Жыл бұрын

Warren is one of the best things to come out of western NC. Damn, he's good!

@mrlakerbob 3 жыл бұрын

Being a 50 year Elton fan Madman loans itself to interpretation. In this version it's way off the charts bad ass.

@michaelstevenson952 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best

@jefftippett3831 Жыл бұрын

This man and his band never fail to impress! It's certainly NOBODY who does an Elton cover and nails it! And , yes, they do that Pink Floyd thing too, right? Very adventurous, yet always on solid ground.

@SuperMcabral Жыл бұрын

He's superb along with Derek Trucks. They played in Allman Brothers Band together - great years with Greg.

@user-hm3ez2dk9h 4 ай бұрын

They helped Gregg make a couple of great Allman Brothers Band albums.

@denniskells4470 Жыл бұрын

N Hayes is such a phenomenal guitarist I absolutely love all his music and I totally agree he is underrated and does not get the recognition he should

@rubadee 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit this is crazy good. Elton’s greatest song with some serious Page mojo.

@bandpassmess Жыл бұрын

I dedicated this song to my mom she went yesterday I listened to it everyday for 2 months SHE FOUGHT HARD BUT HER LIGHT FLICKED OUT THE BOAT 🛶 WITH BROKE BACK ALL REMINDED ME OF HER INJURY I’M THE MADMAN BYE MOMMA HE PLAYS WITH PASSION ELTON DOES TOO

@Knards 2 жыл бұрын

Give a person a couple humbuckers and he does this. Haynes is simply one of the best ever

@jackarmstrong1838 Жыл бұрын

Uh-heck yes he is

@edwawrzonek4098 Жыл бұрын

Too dam right he is.

@Bear2man858 4 ай бұрын

Saw the header of The Mule covering Elton. Had to hear it. As always killed it

@maryheim-hancock8625 Жыл бұрын

Warren seems to be enjoying this as much as anyone. He knows great music. Blows my mind how Elton and Bernie wrote music that was radio marketable with so much meat to it. So much meaning and soul. A fucking genius. A a preformer? Shit. Show me his equal

@krisscanlon4051 Жыл бұрын

IKR...the deep cuts of Taupin/John...I preferred those sounds

@pghpa611 Жыл бұрын

OMG OMG OMG The Guitar Takes On A Life of It;s Own Masterful Performance Truly Breathtaking ELTON AND BERNIE MUST LOVE THIS AMAZING RENDITION

@user-of4nc3pq9g 7 ай бұрын

My wife and I try not to miss this group whenever or wherever they are in Iowa. We haven't missed a show in over 17 years

@scottgoodman8389 10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite E.J. hits ever and I am confident that our bro across the pond is pleased.Such a wonderful compliment.

@Daness74 5 ай бұрын

Booooohaaaawwww, that was awesome !! Amazing live performance from only them 3 - I'm still shakin my hairs !! ☝️👏👌🤘🎼🥰🤝🍀

@seamusmcfreak Жыл бұрын

Absolute classic! At 3:56 he checks his shredded pick, tosses it, grabs a new one! The man can wail on guitar!

@DistantWailer Ай бұрын

This is so f****** good. I'm just sitting here kind of nodding out and it's popped I'm Amazed

@charlottevictoria.hubbard7472 Жыл бұрын

If he covers your song he owns it. Fantastic cover.

@Warrenhaynes007 2 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing it nice seeing you here ?

@Warrenhaynes007 2 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing it nice seeing you here ?

@brucestewart5939 Жыл бұрын

Elton, after hearing this, which you know he did, would have been so proud such a musician did his song justice as this!! A living Hendrix if ever there was.

@robertbaker3174 Жыл бұрын

Wish more artists did more covers of songs like this that have something to say.

@mikewheatley2739 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit! This is a madman on guitar and sings it very well!!!

@scottdixon469 Жыл бұрын

I have seen Warren with Gov't Mule and the Allman Brother many many times as he is incredible! Great version of a great song!!

@oneofmany1087 11 ай бұрын

I Love how Warren can take over a song and make it his own! Love you Warren

@richardhkramer3649 3 жыл бұрын

Great version. But then again, so is every version I've seen on youtube, everyone from Bruce Hornsby to Brandi Carlisle. Simple explanation for that---its an AWESOME song, by one of the best songwriters of the 20th century!

@oldska8ter Жыл бұрын

Absolutely KILLS it, no better cover have I heard!!

@IndridCool54 7 ай бұрын

I was a fan of early Elton. Before the Yellow Brick Road and the glam. This song is a favorite, but these guys took it to 11. Well done!

@seanmcdowell6001 7 ай бұрын

Warren guitar says perfect practice consistently with passion hot damn he is the total package

@G_Unit1359 2 ай бұрын

The sound quality on this video is unreall 🤯

@bobconnor1210 Жыл бұрын

Outbloodystanding. I am glad to have met the man when assisting with sound engineering at a medium sized venue in Atlanta. Unlike most talents, he struck me as humble and very approachable. God bless him some more!

@bhabi7071 2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!! THANK YOU Powerful vocals. Impeccable phrasing

@jimmypercival2728 2 ай бұрын

Great job by all of You .keep on rocking .

@denisjohnson9265 Ай бұрын

yea yea yea the incredible guitar, his voice is even more so, always hits the soul

@danreilly2792 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding cover!!! What a talent!!!!

@steverivet6958 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent cover/re-interpretation of one of Sir Elton's best.

@robertk1992 3 жыл бұрын

best version , even elton must think the world of this. class.

@redwings1158 Жыл бұрын

THIS IS FREAKING AMAZING!!!!

@user-rc3kc2il5l 9 ай бұрын

your comments speak to this song, this artist playing this song, and just how impressive he is doing these classics...Warren & Dave Matthews in radio city hall, plus Central Park. Warren is a god, and his angeles are the musical notes, he sends our way.

@rickylafever3623 3 жыл бұрын

One of Elton John's best songs covered by an absolute musical genius. Awesome

@RNFORLAW Жыл бұрын

Warren Haynes just kicks ass !

@lauragleason7871 2 ай бұрын

Classic song performed by the Master!

@HoofHearted6 Жыл бұрын

Warren is AMAZING.

@mileswillis8522 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Incredible! Wow! 👍🏾

@wellblowmedown7645 8 ай бұрын

A fine wine, older it gets the better it is. Gracefully.

@glennathea 3 жыл бұрын

Oh freaking WOW #warrenhaynes such greatness, thanks🔥

@ricknelson5493 Жыл бұрын

look in that Man's eyes he GENUINE

@electricjohn11 Жыл бұрын

That's some REAL Talent right there folks!!!

@jodikelkenberg9541 10 ай бұрын

I Love Love Love Warren Haynes.. he is so bad ass!! ❤❤❤❤❤

@cindysummers4249 25 күн бұрын

He does justice to an already great song. Blows my mind.

@carolenichols68 3 ай бұрын

I feel guilty for liking this almost more than Elton! Damn, Warren is sooo good....

@glenosborne9807 5 ай бұрын

Warren Haynes is a brilliant guitarist. He does a Christmas show every year in Asheville,NC. His home I do reckon. Government Mule has been playing great music for many moons.

@thomasmartinscott 2 жыл бұрын

The scary thing in 2022 is... I don't care which side of the water you're on... there IS a Madman on the other side!

@johndance1362 2 жыл бұрын

This so great! Warren is incredible. Thanks for sharing this!

@robbyv.526 3 жыл бұрын

Oh shit yes, right on thank you boys and whom recorded and tuber who uploaded .... dude enjoying this now has gratitude for all of yous

@ianneon6509 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely EFFEN amazing, I just found this and being from the same era as when this was originally released I have never heard anyone come close to doing this piece justice let alone going so far above the original, I do believe E.J. Would be astounded as I am. Congratulations Mr. Haynes, you are one of two of my favorite guitar vocal CHUPACABRAS! Rgds Dr. J. (Ian Neon)