Elton John - Levon (Live in New York 2004)

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Jimmy Rogers

Күн бұрын

Live at Radio City Music Hall New York City 2004

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@levondavis8825 7 жыл бұрын

My mom used to work with Elton... decided to name me after this song. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

@jl9062 7 жыл бұрын

Levon Davis Awesome

@gregormiller4037 6 жыл бұрын

Its rather nice, once you get to know it:)

@rebeccakaas5480 6 жыл бұрын

Levon Davis sounds good to me :-)

@levon0743 6 жыл бұрын

Hey fellow levon😊

@grantcarson6412 5 жыл бұрын

Levon🤙

@tommywilliams8000 3 ай бұрын

This human had so much talent and ability to tell a story, and grab everyone's attention. Don't care what his lifestyle was , but as for me he's Sir Elton, I'm 65yrs old and I've been there with him all these years and ain't going to leave him now

@zapkvr Ай бұрын

I doubt you were there in 1970. I doubt it very much

@tommywilliams8000 Ай бұрын

@@zapkvr who gives afuck what you think

@bettinafeiner5077 2 жыл бұрын

I was trained in classical music but then I heard Elton play this and my whole world changed. I tried playing the piano on my knees and my mother heard the music but she couldn't find me! I have adored him for years and always will. Thank you Elton and Bernie.

@IVTLTD 2 жыл бұрын

I was at this show. I remember being numb and in awe of his talent, especially during this rendition of Levon. Hearing this in person, with the amazing acoustics of Radio City Music Hall, has never been matched in any of my concert experiences, before or after. And that’s saying a lot

@davedillon1372 2 жыл бұрын

I know that feeling re The Wax Museum DC , amazing sound, not a bad seat in the place unless it sat in front of you- & now it's all a parking lot . From the Animals '83, The BAND reunions, R McGuinn, Richie Havens, DCrosby & that hot band Knechtel, Kunkel, et al [& that's before STUPID thought because they CSN were playing a Texas venue, he HAD A RIGHT 👍 TO SMOKE ALL THE CRACK HE COULD & IN HIS UNDERSHORTS - THIS IS AMERICA!! Huh? FOOL]. The Roaches, Dave Mason, Warren Zevon, NICKSILVER (10-4-83- check that one out), Albert Collins, Jorma, on & on- if it hit the Bottom Line, The Beacon, The Capitol in Passaic, The Tower - it probably kept going to/from the WAX MUSEUM DC I COULD RELEASE EVERYTHING I'D SEEN AT THAT PLACE & IT'D SELL OUT (A FEW-5 THOUSAND EASY. >RIP GOOD 🎼in DC

@MrAtb96 Жыл бұрын

Me too... eight years old!

@bobwilliams9939 Жыл бұрын

yyyyÿ⁹

@CIGLLC 11 ай бұрын

What does that venue seat and were tickets available for public sale?? Or was it a private show?

@bethannslusser822 5 жыл бұрын

I began listening to Elton John in the car with my older sister Susan! When she got her drivers license when I was just six years old. Susan would pick me up from school, we would get a slushy,go for a ride and listen to Elton on the 8 track tape player in the car! The car was my grandfathers big old Oldsmobile and it was MAGICAL for a six year old. I felt so cool and it is one of my best memories with my sister! How many of you remember 8 track tapes?

@vernabish6723 4 жыл бұрын

I do. Had near 100. Oh, well, days past. Had Piano Man and the cassette with Rocket Man on it. I loved those cassettes and I could listen to Candle in the Wind all day long.

@zapkvr 2 жыл бұрын

@@vernabish6723 although not that sickening remake about Princess Dead

@NormaAndWillow 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a big sister like that. You're a very "lucky little brother"

@Sparky-ww5re 8 ай бұрын

8 tracks were obsolete by the time I was born in '89, however when I was real young I remember riding with my Aunt Debbie (she's been gone for 20 years now) in her Oldsmobile Cutless Supreme listening to Billy Joel on 8 track in her 1978 Oldsmobile Cutless Supreme on the way to a family reunion. I was 7 or 8 at the time.

@user-xh9er1cb1m 2 ай бұрын

I do those were the good old days to cherish

@batdorfvideo 14 жыл бұрын

Talent like this just doesn't exist in music anymore. Sir Elton John is a true legend!

@wesweldon8350 Жыл бұрын

It does actually

@mikemcf33 9 ай бұрын

@@wesweldon8350 where

@wesweldon8350 3 ай бұрын

@@mikemcf33look up Billy strings

@desertrose777 15 жыл бұрын

I remember my mom watching this and I came into the room when he started singing this song and I just sat down and from that day on I have been hooked on Elton John. Great musician, great songs!!!

@cocoalump 14 жыл бұрын

Elton is a living legend...fiiling my life with great music for over 40 years now..and somehow he just keeps getting better...PEACE

@danielmoore62 3 жыл бұрын

You either love Elton or you’re wrong.

@audreyezzo1288 4 жыл бұрын

Elton John is the BEST performer I have ever known. No singer can duplicate his piano performances or singing. His songs are amazing... ELTON JOHN IS A LEGEND!!!!!!

@danly60871 2 жыл бұрын

Saw him Twice in Minneapolis, Mn. Very Fortunate!

@mikep5321 Жыл бұрын

And his stage persona is just as legendary

@bettygriffin9181 Жыл бұрын

I was blessed to see him perform this at a concert in the Yarra Wine Valley, in Victoria, Australia-a highlight in my life!

@stevenshayes490 9 ай бұрын

Maybe George Michael.

@matthew-ph6xo 3 жыл бұрын

HANDS DOWN BEST RENDITION OF LEVON I’VE EVER SEEN

@ryanbrennan5290 2 жыл бұрын

Matthew C. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8-RmJyhxrWVkYE.html What do you think of this version?

@kellyparker9655 2 жыл бұрын

Facts!!!

@grande-bretagnenilpoints8912 Жыл бұрын

Try Two Rooms; covers of Elton John. Bon Jovi does a great version. In fact, all the artists are amazing (Clapton, Collins et al)

@kevinthompson1707 11 жыл бұрын

So when they say Elton is a genius (and they do) this is what they mean. Absolutely stunning.

@colonelsanders3674 8 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest performances of one of the greatest songs by one of the greatest performers of all time.

@alyanni 5 жыл бұрын

Agree

@bentoneubanks22 5 жыл бұрын

Word

@lisaweaver986 4 жыл бұрын

Look at the decades Elton has given. Longer then most all of teamed to a mile in artists.

@lisaweaver986 4 жыл бұрын

I love Elton. His concerts are amazing, He gives a salt to his worth in givings. And I am from a brit comings to a raw in country. So gifted for my ancestors givings.

@charlievan4029 4 жыл бұрын

What you said.

@BrianJohnson-bq9tr 10 ай бұрын

This song never fails to give me goosebumps.

@BilltheFifth 5 жыл бұрын

Such a powerful voice. He seems to have a power and tone that can't be matched in the same way.

@baldmista1907 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he might’ve lost his best voice, but he got his most powerful voice.

@colemac94 8 жыл бұрын

I weep for the 54 people that down voted this song... I saw Elton a couple years ago, and it was hands down the best concert that I've ever been to!

@tbean42000 8 жыл бұрын

I agree, Cole Mckenzie! What is up with those down votes?! People must be listening to a different song or something...

@marcdavey 7 жыл бұрын

Cole Mckenzie Their screen is upside down and wanted to like the video again lol.

@JacobMason24 7 жыл бұрын

Cole Mckenzie He is a legend

@timothymoriarty9734 6 жыл бұрын

Cole Mckenzie Never pay attention to idiots. God bless.

@kathleenwiggins9649 6 жыл бұрын

Cole Mckenzie the best

@MaxThrills 2 жыл бұрын

I am so obsessed with this live I’ve probably watched it 30 times!!!! His voice is just so incredible! Smokey, rich, and so well controlled!

@MJ-qb5ph 2 жыл бұрын

He is quite simply the best live entertainer on earth

@mamajerrie299 8 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest entertainer of the pop genre.

@pokerface1967 8 жыл бұрын

+mamajerrie nobody comes close to his talent

@tigerlikeswater 6 жыл бұрын

Yea, his songs are strong. Only really Steely Dan sit up there with him in song depth, when it comes to the white R&B pop rock thing. Michael McDonald too actually.

@tigerlikeswater 6 жыл бұрын

Rundgren on a good day

@marydecker920 8 жыл бұрын

Elton's Mom taught him to play from a tiny child. That's why the music is soul deep.

@stealthnc 6 жыл бұрын

The orchestra and choir backup blew me away on this

@user-lr2im7lx7x 4 ай бұрын

What excellent voices singing about LOVE. My heart us soaring bravo

@farmerbill6855 Жыл бұрын

Oh my, this is beautiful.

@yeahrightbear8883 9 жыл бұрын

I named my dog Levon after hearing this song. He was a stray but he's cool now.

@michaelparker858 4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@Coletta67 12 жыл бұрын

Elton, I listen only to your music all day. You've touched my life, I've seen you in concert 4 times. Thank you so much for all this blessing. You're an amazing human on this planet, an extrodinary musician, entertainer, and I love your smile when you look out to the audience. I love funeral for a frend, Levon, but my very favorite is Someone saved my life tonight. God Bless you, Coletta

@nycinstyle 3 жыл бұрын

Elton's masterpiece. "Levon." Best music he ever wrote, IMO. Entire 1970s, Elton ruled. His music he released in that decade has outsold everyone else releasing music in that decade.

@RothbardianMe 9 жыл бұрын

2:45 - That's the smile of a man who knows he is CRUSHING it! So good.

@alyanni 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@asamuel22 13 жыл бұрын

Real music... an instrument a voice no gimmicks!

@sethy13579 9 жыл бұрын

I'm just amazed at how well he still uses his voice after the surgery.

@dmbdork 13 жыл бұрын

this is phenomenal. God this song is so powerful for me.... After so many years it has never lost its ability to move me.

@tinarose3868 5 жыл бұрын

Powerful!!! Love always! I saw him in the 24th row at Madison Square Gardens in 1974, for my 60th I am going back to that row to see him again!!! Love you Sir EJ for you music, voice and talent! Thank you!

@drumlover1687 3 жыл бұрын

Sir Elton and Bernie Taupin equals legendary greatness!

@debbiehodson8469 5 ай бұрын

This song is one of my favorites of Sir Elton! Sir Elton genuinely enjoys singing this song, I can tell, & he sings it with gusto & pride!! A great song sung, Sir Elton, thank you! 😊🎉❤

@marcdavey 8 жыл бұрын

Such a classic, his songs are timeless decent songs like will be remembered for generations to come.

@laurabourne7512 4 жыл бұрын

dangermarc350 I read somewhere recently that basically musically he’s in the league of Mozart and that we don’t appreciate what an absolute genius he is really because he’s always been so flashy and such a showman but in 200 years people will still be talking about his melodies alongside the classicists because that’s what he is.

@leemonson4328 9 жыл бұрын

The greatest live performance of any song, period.

@JonHawaii2003 14 жыл бұрын

Some of his band members have been with him for decades. Quite amazing.

@Grendel53 8 жыл бұрын

Man, I love this song and this version simply kills....

@ActionMediaProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Grendel53 Ditto. But the farewell tour version even blows this away

@user-pr5ll7vp4b 10 күн бұрын

My first concert at age 16. Saw him many times after that and watched shy young boy develop into an amazing artist. "Tumbleweed Connection" is my all time favorite. The friendship between Bernie and Elton was amazing. The benefit he did for his bandmate Davy Johnstone in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry House (I was there), outdoor sit down on a towel concerts and indoor packed to the rafters -- they were all extraordinary.

@davidgarris2513 Жыл бұрын

That's why is Elton John. Because after , nothing else matters

@phil4977 Жыл бұрын

I don’t see anyone coming through the ranks so to speak that is capable of coming close to Elton’s talent and work ethic

@dmc01 11 жыл бұрын

This is the most epic performance I have ever witnessed. Live or recorded. Simply epic! There is no other word to describe it! Those who gave this a thumbs down listen to Justin Bieber and rap.

@irvinemuscle 9 жыл бұрын

I've seen Elton in 2 concerts years back, one indoors with full band, one outdoors with just a percussionist. Both fantastic. But I remember the latter when he sang "Levon" which to true Elton fans is a favorite, if not the favorite EJ song. Long live Elton!

@zapkvr 2 жыл бұрын

We can forget the rubbish like Caribou and Rock of the westies:)

@rebeccakaas5480 9 жыл бұрын

I've always loved classic songs like this one performed with an orchestra. This is my favorite rendition of the song. Well done, Elton!

@danutar.8558 2 жыл бұрын

Merci au Musiciens aussi !!! Bravo !!!

@bobbyscarfo2544 3 жыл бұрын

If someone asked me what music looked like.... this would be my first choice.

@jorgedeugarte1872 8 жыл бұрын

if you listen carefully to the lyrics the song is about a guy named Levon who is an ordinary man who lives his lives following his believes (work to get money without giving too much attention to his dreams) and Jesus, his son, wants to go sailing and enjoy live leaving his father behind to live his days until his live ends. Its brilliant!

@sandrahillmccowan508 7 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY !!!!

@999ploop 9 жыл бұрын

Aged to sweet perfection-like a great wine.

@anonymouskaos7175 6 жыл бұрын

Doug Smith good way to put it.

@rebeccakaas5480 6 жыл бұрын

Fine wine

@michaelparker858 4 жыл бұрын

There are several times during this video where Elton’s shows that He knows that they nailed it.

@MasonsMomma2011 8 жыл бұрын

Song reminds me of my dad and my son.....Elton and Bernie best song writers ever!

@davidarinella8031 9 жыл бұрын

What can you say about one of the greatest songs ever written? Superb performance. Choir and orchestra brilliant!!

@willritter4076 5 жыл бұрын

I'd be honored if some Elton John fans would take a 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. Thanks and peace.

@user-lr2im7lx7x 5 ай бұрын

Simply spoken elton john is a genious at his craft. No one can play better

@bob8144 13 жыл бұрын

I am a straight man and I despise homophobes. Elton is a great man who has created beautiful music for many years. Leave his sexual orientation out of it. Just enjoy the beautiful music this man has created over the years.

@CristinaBolbaran 8 жыл бұрын

Elton John!!!!! What a great artist!!! I love him since I was a child

@eliebv.3853 8 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!!! Since I was 8 he is the best!!!!!!

@tigerlikeswater 9 жыл бұрын

This is Bernie and Elton's finest moment.

@tigerlikeswater 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@zapkvr 2 жыл бұрын

Patdon me but I think The greatest discovery is better. Its throat catchingly beautiful .

@ninjavigilante5311 2 жыл бұрын

Inspired by there favorite group of all time the band.. especially the man Levon helm

@birdibrain 5 жыл бұрын

oh elton, you just get better and better, please don't stop blessing us with your genius

@bentoneubanks22 3 жыл бұрын

5:58 is my favorite part. Seeing those guys in the back row of the choir dancing and loving every second of it.

@Eggman4444 7 жыл бұрын

Wow Elton can play a mean piano!!!!!!!!!

@MrTrock60 12 жыл бұрын

I saw Elton once again last year (2011) and he still sounds amazing. Every since he had that operation after Live in Australia. He has that soulful voice. Elton's voice is a little scratchy here,but I have seem him a number of times since 2004 and he always sounded incredible.I really wish I could see them with an orchestra.

@tomcooley3778 2 жыл бұрын

Elton rocks !

@lindapoole6046 7 жыл бұрын

I saw Elton John in Macon, Georgia a few years ago, "Yellow Brick Road Tour", and I am happy to report that Elton John has great respect for our military!

@Lesstroublesleeping 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs - love live music. Never heard this before - my favorite! I love live music...

@depeau44 12 жыл бұрын

damn that power full voice... and im usually not an elton fan.. but his voice sounds like pure soul here... great job!!!!!!!!!!

@user-lr2im7lx7x 2 ай бұрын

U always the perfect performance❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@SoulSurvivorX2 10 жыл бұрын

Used to love this song...still do but used to really love it :)

@elainehaggerty4993 8 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of his best....Love Levon xox

@reawrite 9 жыл бұрын

Sighing again over this lushly orchestrated and performed classic.

@ActionMediaProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I was there, hard to believe it was 15 years ago. My favorite EJ song of all time.

@darthkaras2856 11 жыл бұрын

Love this performance. Love Elton John. Can't wait to see him tonight. : D

@MarcoFDVN 7 жыл бұрын

A Fantastic performance from a genius of the pop music..;)

@mikespg 3 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes Elton tearing it up! awesome !

@tommyvee8957 10 жыл бұрын

I love when Elton smiles during a performance...sometimes i wonder if these old timers still enjoy performing or they just do it for the money? A simple smile here and there makes it more pleasurable...and makes the fans think he might actually be having fun!

@pokerface1967 9 жыл бұрын

Tommy Vee no hes enjoying this one because of that big orch and choir !!!!!!!!!!

@rebeccakaas5480 6 жыл бұрын

I also love when Elton smiles. He clearly enjoys what he does and he isn't the only one. If you look close, you can see others smiling (I'm right there with them).

@ActionMediaProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Tommy Vee you nailed it. When he smiles during performing, it’s worth the price of the ticket. Beautiful...still enjoying himself.

@loves5leon 11 жыл бұрын

I WAS THERE! AMAZING SHOW--AMAZING KIDS TOO! GREAT SEATMATE AS WELL.

@lisaneville5480 8 жыл бұрын

Hands down the greatest song!! But I have at least a hundred of them. :)

@warhols25 12 жыл бұрын

What a demolishing ball and chain through music ! Emotional heavy metal of rock poetry. A puddle of tears on the floor under me here listening to this great song...

@karenoneill9579 4 жыл бұрын

total class total talent and love elton's smiling face as he looks toward his audience!!!

@_myron 5 жыл бұрын

This is my fav version of the song.

@alienbob3373 10 жыл бұрын

I named my son Levon, love ya Elton.

@rickal007 9 жыл бұрын

I named my son Levon too, even though I don't have a son.

@janetshore4007 9 жыл бұрын

elton inspires all of us.....a genius, a healer, a gift for all humanity.

@loryfernandez9251 7 жыл бұрын

Alien Bob 😱 great idea

@jubeemaker 12 жыл бұрын

Exactly.......Godspeed Levon. Thank you for every emotion you brought us through your music.

@badenpascoe3976 3 жыл бұрын

My number one EJ song. Mind you I love em all. His latest stuff is amazing.

@laurabourne7512 4 жыл бұрын

A hugely underrated Elton song. “He calls his child Jesus, because he likes the name”

@NetProwlers 10 жыл бұрын

I was at this series of concerts, had tickets and went 3 of the 5 nights, typically sitting in the first 10 rows. Obsessive...well...but it was joy night after night

@vincentperling1253 7 жыл бұрын

Love Elton. What a young piano genius has become. So much better as he ages. Keep on rocking Elton.

@Dagny-zx7wz 8 жыл бұрын

this concert is still one of my favorites that i have ever been to!

@shatteredmirrors1353 10 жыл бұрын

Notice how the crowd is very quiet, they want to hear the music. At modern music concerts you hear screaming and clapping all through the music

@anthonysmith6107 4 жыл бұрын

shatteredmirrors not at a Beatles concert lol

@ChrisHayworth100 7 ай бұрын

This one's for you mum. I miss you.

@recordman555 8 жыл бұрын

What a rush to have been in that string section. Madman Across the Water broke new ground as it won the orchestral community's nod of approval. The lack-luster attempts in earlier recordings to "pad" pop music with strings - or something trying to sound like a string section - were shunned. The arrangements for the album by Paul Buckmaster are simply perfect.

@zapkvr 2 жыл бұрын

Did you like Blue moves? Pardon me but I still think its his best work. I really do. I also saw Elton with the orchestra in 87. The show was recorded live with the MSO. Its a masterpiece.

@stephensoltau2823 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel

@stevenwilliams2617 10 жыл бұрын

now thats how you play piano.

@jamesaccardo9313 6 жыл бұрын

I so remember this in awe!

@Greekpeople1 15 жыл бұрын

Elton John is the Greatest Musician ever!!!!

@merryc198 4 жыл бұрын

Powerful version of the song! Oh, oh, oh!!! I always love songs with choirs!

@wisefoolmusic2485 Жыл бұрын

I love the guy that shouted "YEAH!" After hearing just the first four notes of the song.

@Osric24 2 жыл бұрын

This performance gave me chills, even just watching on youtube in 2022 (18 years later! Where'd the time go!?). Superb improvisation by Sir Elton, superb orchestration and choir backing, just gorgeous.