He didn't sing this to contest with Freddie Mercury, he sang it to honour him. He deserves credit for that. Some people here fail to realize that.

John Deacon, you invisible hero!

Elton maybe has not that range but man he sings with soul and emotion. And that is what music is all about.

He sang this with his voice, as a tribute not an imitation. This version is amazing, full of feelings.

Elton was a great friend of Freddie’s and even visited him on his deathbed. LOYALTY

John Deacon looked so sad...

John Deacon was suffering from very deep depression but still gave it everything to perform because the show must go on, Freddie would have been proud of him

Tony Iommi is incredibly humble to have done rhythm guitar on this song.

I'm a Queen fan but also a Elton fan, Elton may not have the same vocal range as Freddie, but he certainly knew how to sing properly in his style, I love the way he sing this song.

The best and yet saddest cover in history

I like the way Elton John sang this masterpiece. He knows that he can't hit those high notes like Freddie so instead of that he's doing low harmonies and leaving highs for Roger. That was absolutely genius move. ❤️

A lot of comments about Sir Elton, but are we just gonna ignore that the guitarist from BLACK SABBATH is playing with them!?!? Love this combo

Elton sang this song with love, loss, and honour. He has nowhere near the vocal range of Mercury, but he is a hell of a musician and knows how to make it sound good regardless of his restrictions. You don't need to have the highest vocal range to be a star. Freddie and Elton are both legends in their own ways. If only Freddie were still here.

Saw Elton on a cafe drinking coffee in Colchester once , he just sat chilling with 4-5 bodyguards just outside of the cafe , but Elton was kind enough to let me get a picture of us together and an autograph. Great experience.

Man, I forgot how good Elton sounded back then.

He did it for Freddy and he did it perfectly. Elton John is pure love. He had and has truckloads of empathy. Love you Elton.

Elton doesn't parallel the vocal range or stage presents of Freddie Murcury in the slightest, but he has one large set of balls singing for him, that I respect very much

I love that Elton sang this. Freddie must've been so unbelievably proud of his bandmates and friends that night. Something tells me he must've been so in awe of all the love shown. Freddie, you are irreplaceable.

I love the amount of passion Elton John put into this.

If you ever wanted to watch Elton’s heart hurt during a performance, this is it. God speed, and rest easy Mr. Mercury.

John's face kills me, I don't know, if it's just me but it shows so sad and even wanting to cry 😢

Elton John was not singing here, he was crying because of the lost of his loyal friend. Of course Freddie Mercury performed this song much better than him, but we can never ignore those emosions in Elton's performance. So, simply he did an amazing job!

He really sang his heart out for Freddie. What a great performance.

I'm not used to seeing Sir Elton singing with no piano in front of him-I'm very impressed. He did this number justice which is no easy task.

99% "Stop hating on Elton" 1% Actually hating on Elton

Seeing John Deacon's sad face almost made me cry. I can feel his pain 😔. For some reason i have a soft spot for him,he is my fav Queen, aside from Freddie of course...

This is one of my favourite Queen songs and I’m glad they picked Elton John because not only is he very successful and talented musician like most of the musicians there, he was a close friend of Freddie’s to.

One sad thing about this performance for me is John, this is one of the first times for years they have to perform live, which he didn't like too much anyway, and now without one of his closest friends. The contrast with his dancing in the early Queen days and his very sad look during this concert is heartbreaking. All my love goes to John Deacon

The longer John sings, the more passionately he sings

John D. was crying a lot before concert. He didn't want to perform because he was shy and scared without Freddie. but Bri and Rog supported him a told him that he doing this for Freddie. John did it very well cause he is very strong man. ❤️❤️❤️Freddie was one of the most important person in his life because sometimes was Freddie the only one who understood his problems and could help him with them. I love you John❤️❤️❤️ I hope you're doing well❤️❤️.

Tony & Brian being such bros is always so heartwarming 😀

This performance was full of soul. That's all that is required. Great job Sir Elton John!

For all the haters here, Freddie had 4 octaves, Elton got barely 3. Sure Freddie is the singer for this song, but this is his tribute concert. That means he is dead by this. How the hell he can sing it here then? Don't you get it? Im not Elton fan but he did just fine. Elton is an amazing singer. That's why they call him Sir Elton John. Too bad Freddie didn't even get a chance to perform this live. We'll miss you Fred. R.i.p. PS- i know he was knighted by the queen. But why would queen give him the honors if he wasn't a good musician. I know handful of musicians that have been Knighted by the queen. And i know even a few musicians like David Bowie who has turned down the offer.

I think Elton did extremely well. And he has a very powerful voice but especially with this song you realize how powerful Freddie’s voice was!

Elton did a good job here!!! Just wanted to say that.

Свободные руки подняты вверх. Нет телефонов, нет хайпа, нет самолюбования... Просто музыка и просто эмоции... Супер!

I don't agree with you folks. I think Elton did an amazing job with this song. Of course, his deeper voice suits the song as well. Beautiful tribute.

Eltons voice was great in the 90's even after the voice surgery in 86/87 people need to understand Eltons voice isnt meant for Freddie's songs they are difficult and his range was unreal. Elton sounded great at his concerts all the way through the 90's.

Elton le dio su toque personal y simplemente está versión me gusta igual que la original. Aquí no mido calidad vocal, pero el sentimiento con el que Elton la ejecutó hizo homenaje justo a Freddie.

This is one of my favorite Elton performances. Such energy. A legend.

As a long time Queen fan, I'm 73 , I felt this was a commendable performance by Elton!

You can't compare Elton and Freddie. Completely different and unique both in their own way. Elton did a brilliant job here a few years after his vocal surgery which changed his voice completely. He sang his ass off here, he belted out everything he have and you can feel the love he felt for Freddie. In every single note. Respect Elton!

Brian May es fantástico! su sonido es inigualable.

Queen songs will always be legendary

I feel this version more heart breaking because of Elton's voice

Okay so we got queen, rocketman, and one of The Godfather’s of metal, remembering Freddie Mercury. Awesome.

Queen is my favorite band of all time and Freddie Mercury is my FAVORITE EVERYTHING!! However, I am also a huge Elton John fan and I think he did an amazing tribute to Freddie with this song. Elton's passion poured out and you could see how much he loved Freddie. They were the best of friends!!

Love Tony Iomi, Elton John, Freddie Mercury and Queen

Fantastic performance. Elton was amazing here. He sang it with conviction and soul. They must have all been hugely missing Freddie, and you can just feel it in this performance

I feel really sorry for John Deacon. I'm sure that Freddie would have wanted his friends to carry on like Brian and Roger did but John just didn't want to carry on after Freddie died. The show must go on no matter how much it hurts, but not for John. For John it was enough.

If this performance doesn't give u goose bumps idk what will. Imagine being in that audience

Elton did the greatest thing that day when he covered this song: he did what Freddie couldn't and sang his words for the world.

Finds a man who looks at you the way Tommy looks at Brian during his solo ♥️

The perfect transition from bohemian rhapsody to rocket man

Magnifique. Chanson.

Спасибо элтон Джону, что спел эту песню, напомнил нам о фредди!!!! Элтон хорошо справился с работой, мне очень понравилось!!!!

What a singer, what a tribute! Thank you Ser Elton... RIP Freddie

Damn, Elton John kills it. Awesome!

Душой и голосом спел! Браво! Шоу должно талантливо продолжаться!

No phones in tha air, wish to go back to this...

I'm not an Elton John fan... But I really liked this performance. 🤘🔥

Respect to Elton John! He was a loyal friend of Freddie's. This is a moving tribute!

Ni en 10 mundos nuevos habran musicos de la talla de estas personas maravillosas.gracias por existir.

Maldición, la emoción que le pone Elton, el sutil bajo de Deacon y el sentimiento que le pone Iommi... La concentración de Brian, todo, hace de esto uno de los mejores homenajes jamás hechos.

The perfect song, sung by the perfect singer, in the perfect tribute concert for an even more perfect singer!

1:51 Deacy looks so depressed. He was always happy and dancing when Freddie Performed.

Listening to this live performance in 2023 counts as the finer things in life 👌🏽

As soon as you see Roger Taylor pounding the toms you know this is some next level material. This is emotionally brutal to listen to. RIP Freddie Mercury. We STILL love you. In Los Angeles 2023.

2:48 look at the anger and sadness with which Brian makes those bendings... So powerful!!

Que duro debe haber sido para Elton como amigo de Freddie, y para el resto de Queen, haber hecho este show en 1992, meses despues de la muerte de él. De solo imaginarlo me eriza la piel. El show completo es un himno a Freddie, un homenaje como pocos.

Elton John was fantastic on this song

Perfect performance by Sir Elton John!!

2:42 John Deacon

Why my eyes on wet place? What was emotional, great tribute to Freddy Mercury... Nothing to add

I love the way Roger plays the drums! Look at him during the first seconds of the song!

This concert brought out the deepest meanings of "The Show Must Go On". Legendary artists in a Freddie Tribute Concert -- everyone gave their all to deliver the best they could.

Brian May and Tony Iommi together on stage... What a moment!

It took so many different artist styles to sing all the songs of one legend on this night. That proves the talent he was

The best song ever written by Brian May.

My admiration for this man only grows. It is not easy to sing a Freddie Mercury song, especialy a difficult one like this. He does'nt have the same range in the high notes as Freddie, and at the time he was not a a young man. But he sings powerfully and soulfull, and brings the emotion and the meaning of the song. Amazing!

Elton John sings high baritone he sounds great and he's a great tenor too

Está canción es una de las que más me hace llorar no dejo de pensar en que Freddy nunca la canto en un escenario y al mismo tiempo puedo imaginarlo cantándola con toda su fuerza en el estudio solo Dios sabrá con un dolor terrible puedo imaginar.

My skin turns red, his interpretation really gives you a unique feeling! Elton is undoubtedly a very complete artist

Que hermoso suema esa guitarra de Brian may , tan solo de escuchar su solo se me eriza la piel,,,, 👌👌

so much fire and depth in Elton's performance! not to mention Brian ripping and Tony doing a great job staying out of the way providing his metal godfather power!

Супер,супер Элтон молодец так эмоционально исполнил ,просто слёзы на глаза наворачиваются!

Totally awesome ❤ He is singing with all his heart and soul!! Masterpiece!

None of them tried to steal the show, they all looked so sad and empty... R.I.P Freddie 😢 (Edit: thanks for the 1K likes)

Че сказать, - короли рока, гениальная композиция. На века!!!!

Fantastic, the emotion, the voice. Its all amazing

The most incredible way to pay tribute to Freddie with this unique and unrepeatable singer

It took me years to finally understand what a great cover this version was! Elton did great here. Of course no one can ever be able to recreate those notes as Freddie could but Elton did a tremendous job here! Great performance.

I’m 16 and I absolutely love Queen and I’m a old fashion music kind of teen Elton John did a really good job singing this song I think he deserve a lot of respect for doing this

Great to see iommi on the stage with them.

Gracias Elton, la mejor version, fredy te abraza desde el cielo y todis los fans de queen también

Elton actually sounded alright on this. Y’all needa calm down, it takes balls to sing with queen because you’ll have everyone hate on you for “trying to replace Freddie” he sounded great. Good tribute man

Фредди никто не перепоет! Такого голоса больше нет!((( Великий!!!

I wish it had been sung by the audience just to honor Freddie, they sing his song with one harmonious voice , just one voice, with all my respect and love to Mr.Elton John .❤🎶

2:42 this man is very very sad, I can't believe he's playing 🥺💪

Elton said he loved this song, and of anyone, he knew full well what Freddie was going through when he sang the original. Great Tribute from a true Artist to another.