Rocket Man (acoustic Elton John cover) - Mike Masse and Jeff Hall

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Rocket Man by Elton John, an acoustic cover performed by Mike Massé and Jeff Hall. See Mike in concert: mikemasse.com/concerts Book Mike: mikemasse.com/contact/
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Performed by Mike Masse and Jeff Hall on 2/2/09, at the Pie Pizzeria in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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@mikemasse 5 жыл бұрын

*For a complete list of upcoming concert dates and tickets, visit my site: **mikemasse.com/concerts*

@soni4361 5 жыл бұрын

Mike are you gonna have one presentation this Friday (NY) or the whole weekend? we wanna go but Friday is kind of tough.

@siciliaussieguy 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!! -Your new suscriber and existing MonaLisaTwins Greetings from Australia

@theloniouscoltrane3778 4 жыл бұрын

2020 Got hooked when I learned you are an Attorney (Lawyer)! Hoping to exchange musical ideas with you good sir. How can we connect with you? Thanks!

@marvinhighley3444 4 жыл бұрын

Yes..gonna come see y'all in Fairfield Ohio this summer

@redrocks8078 3 жыл бұрын

I bet he could sing anything!! 💜

@stephenlytle9597 5 ай бұрын

Anyone here in 2024??

@blueindian1328 3 ай бұрын

I’m back ‘round these parts every 3 or 4 months or so. These fellas can just put you in such a good mood.

@susanestanda9864 3 ай бұрын

April 14th, 2024

@gabrieldborges 3 ай бұрын

Oh yeah

@pirate_duck4985 2 ай бұрын

I'm really glad to of found Mike! Random recommendation in my feed after funnily enough looking for a couple songs literally to sing to annoy my wife 😄😄😄 She gets increasingly frustrated the more I get lyrics wrong (On purpose!) Then him & Jeff are belting out covers like this!? Linger!? Africa!? All unreal examples of how talented these guys are & they really do put you in a better head space 100%

@iPickBadUsrnames 2 ай бұрын

Who doesn’t come back to mikes perfection at least several times a year!?

@gav240z 5 жыл бұрын

I love how this has 2.4M views and yet the live audience was as enthusiastic as a wet blanket. Sometimes it's not you, it's the crowd that sucks. :)

@angkasaulvan8396 4 жыл бұрын

Nah, theyre just speechless

@unclexmas 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes people don’t know how lucky they are. If I saw this duo in a pizzeria I’d be gobsmacked

@vanhelsing4623 4 жыл бұрын

But this pizza place Is special

@strafgod 4 жыл бұрын

Russian bots programmed to divide and distress us. This is awesome.

@bertdockery3606 4 жыл бұрын

gav240z true that!

@therealrobschroeder Ай бұрын

You deserve a standing ovation for that cover!!!

@BWest28 5 жыл бұрын

Not many people can bring a song like that to life with 2 instruments. Awesome!

@IndyTheGreat 9 жыл бұрын

Jeff's bass playing really shines on this one. It may not be super complicated, but his timing and way of playing is spot-on.

@Gaenico 8 жыл бұрын

+Indy The Great Yeah, he plays for the music, you can hear it, and that's brilliant !

@BardRT 8 жыл бұрын

A quality bass player is a treasure. There's a reason they're in demand.

@viro523 6 жыл бұрын

lol .. not super complicated?...that's not what their going for here ,, this is simply and amazing performance!!

@elliothandley9732 3 жыл бұрын

I thought he was Garfunkel

@echopark78 3 жыл бұрын

Listening in 2020 and it’s making everything feel alright. Incredible cover all around bass, guitar and vocals spot on guys!!!

@DadsBlackFinger 9 жыл бұрын

3:18, he did it perfectly!

@markshane8910 12 күн бұрын

You are amazing, Mike. 2024 and I still finding myself wanting to listen to your covers. Rock on brother.

@southpoleelvs 4 жыл бұрын

This is 11 years old and still my favorite cover by FAR!

3 жыл бұрын

Yes... Me too

@matthewanthony4606 2 жыл бұрын

And I’m confident there will never be one. This is better than Elton Johns “cover” 😜

@thumbi81 9 жыл бұрын

You two have inspired me to go take a trip out to Utah just to watch you two live. You guys are awesome! :-)

@jellimonsta 9 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Rios Mike moved to the Denver, CO area. May want to hold off on that Utah trip. ;)

@mikemasse 9 жыл бұрын

Mike Jones But Salt Lake is lovely this time of year, so it wouldn't be a completely wasted trip.

@jellimonsta 9 жыл бұрын

Mike Masse Not getting to see you live would be a big let down though, Mike. :)

@matt_man0005 9 жыл бұрын

Mike Masse Are you performing at local places in the Denver area still ? You should be on the big stages around the country / world.

@johndennis5182 9 жыл бұрын

Mike Masse hey mike nice Martin. I have HD28, how much is yours with cut away, and how does it compare to D28?

@billjones1280 4 жыл бұрын

Bass player's harmony so subtle but adds so much

@birdysplace 19 күн бұрын

So gorgeous

@sooperalex15 Жыл бұрын

Its just a beautiful cover. No gimmicks, no extras. Just the voice, the melody and the energy. Love it.

@veravieira5755 Жыл бұрын

And what voice... (!)

@andrewbowen6875 11 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more to hear just a really good cover of this cosmic song

@KHRONOS2232 6 ай бұрын

That's what i love about covers made good. The ones that try to be "original" are 95% worse. Play the same way and show you are as good or better than original. This one is so good btw. Close to original. Perfectly played on emotions during that cover. Great job you guys!

@bransen6447 5 жыл бұрын

that dude KILLLLLED it on the high notes

@OmarSamra 8 жыл бұрын

probably one of the best covers ever made, I'd be mad psyched if I was eating there that night!

@stanleyderochea8524 6 жыл бұрын

Omar Samra. I would be madd psyched to be eating there or anywhere these played on any night

@mstewart109 4 жыл бұрын

Listen to totos Africa cover. Omg!!!

@SrDeMaFp 3 жыл бұрын

@@mstewart109 That shit is INSANE

@koorzeny 2 жыл бұрын

With you on that...

@bansheemoon 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, I guess I have a lot of videos to watch. This is the third and I'm hooked!

@MrJmills1979 6 жыл бұрын

Banshee Moon you have great taste my friend. Great voice this man has.

@DoubleDDize 5 жыл бұрын

Same lol

@Riktenstein 5 жыл бұрын

you said it perfectly..

@abbynormall207 5 жыл бұрын

We are hooked on you Mrs. Moon!!

@sheabenitez8897 2 жыл бұрын

I love how he sings it accurately and doesn’t add his own style. Best cover ever

@Cotita 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I don't agree AT ALL. He DOES add his own style, not only in the way he decorates the melody but also he doesn't sing in the exact times Elton does. It's definitely different from the original song. And that doesn't make it bad, in fact it makes it beautiful and gives sense to the act of making a cover

@jy2693 2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, baby

@CaptainApathetic Ай бұрын

@@CotitaYea, the core of the song is there but they do add their own flavor which is great, a new take done tastefully is never a bad thing.

@leocrossfield 7 жыл бұрын

Makes my heart bleed - such great musicians and so well rehearsed performing to morons who when the song has ended decide a long time after to give some applause. You guys are great. Amazing voices and superb performance. We had a trio years back and were performing to one guy in the bar - in the break I went up to him and asked him if he was enjoying it - he was totally deaf. Can be kind of frustrating.

@mikemasse 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Leo. I enjoyed that story, and can obviously relate. :)

@johnwalker1911 7 жыл бұрын

BWAHAHAAHAHAHAHHA That was funny, man! Well, that's the price you pay to be a musician: one day, people will go the place where you're performing at, so they can hear you. And that doesn't necessarily implies beign famous to do so; the other day, however, people won't just give a heck. That's the way it it. It's like forgetting the name of surgeon who saved your life!

@davidabram2304 7 жыл бұрын

Doing what you love has a high price to pay Some put on a suit, but he ran the other way His drums drown out the yuppies And the one's who couldn't dream Cause the freedom music gave him was worth more than anything They don't know What they got Until it's gone Like it or not You live on love Try to do what's right We're all here waiting for our silver invitation To the big band in the sky Rolling down the windows Trying hard to fight the sleep Money's never much for a band in Tennessee Another night of playing To a crowd with no ears Who only hear the songs they know And fill their bellies full of beer But they don't know What they got Until it's gone Like it or not You live on love You try to do what's right We're all here waiting for our silver invitation To the big band in the sky And when he closed his eyes He fell into a dream that never dies And when the thunder comes You can hear his kick drum in the sky Feel the rain Fall from our eyes Cause we don't know What we got Until it's gone Like it or not You live on love You try to do what's right For him there's no more waiting Got his silver invitation Just to do a little playing For the big band in the sky "Lance's Song" by Zac Brown Band

@crocosnzChrome 7 жыл бұрын

Hah! To be fair, that's enthusiastic for The Pie.

@delavey06 7 жыл бұрын

Oh I so agree! Especially after Africa.. wtf!!

@AlbertMustang 6 ай бұрын

Mike's vocals on this are brilliant! Jeff's playing is incredible.

@askingwhyisfree7436 4 жыл бұрын

most of the time "more talent=more famous" is not the case.....proves that there are still millions of gems out there in different lines of life. The famous ones were just given the opportunity. Talent not given opportunity is wasted...so sad. Thank God for youtube.

@Soccox 5 жыл бұрын

This man can sing--absolutely--what a great sound-and everything he sings is GOLD

@kerrywsmyth Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe after one of the greatest live performances by anyone ever, the crowd basically forgot to clap. I have to laugh because it’s capture here for everyone to truly enjoy. Imagine being there in person and not noticing at all.

@ttaylor1007 8 жыл бұрын

Their performance is just so well done. The timing, the sound levels, the harmonies - fantastic. The fact that this was recorded in a pizza joint just adds to the awesomeness. I love music, but this video makes me appreciate it even more.

@ChunLo21 4 жыл бұрын

She packed my bags last night pre-flight Zero hour nine AM And I'm gonna be high as a kite by then I miss the earth so much I miss my wife It's lonely out in space On such a timeless flight And I think it's gonna be a long long time 'Till touch down brings me round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh no no no I'm a rocket man Rocket man burning out his fuse up here alone And I think it's gonna be a long long time 'Till touch down brings me round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh no no no I'm a rocket man Rocket man burning out his fuse up here alone Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids In fact it's cold as hell And there's no one there to raise them if you did And all this science I don't understand It's just my job five days a week A rocket man, a rocket man And I think it's gonna be a long long time 'Till touch down brings me round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh no no no I'm a rocket man Rocket man burning out his fuse up here alone And I think it's gonna be a long long time 'Till touch down brings me round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh no no no I'm a rocket man Rocket man burning out his fuse up here alone And I think it's gonna be a long long time

@JJ-cf7nb 4 жыл бұрын

The harmonies the bass player does are fantastic!

@teh_hunterer 8 жыл бұрын

That guy can sing...

@bigyellowmoonband7469 6 жыл бұрын

Both voices together are great!! fabulous...a nice sound you guys.

@aaronlobos702 8 жыл бұрын

I never comment on anyone's videos, but wow. This is amazing. I got chills.

@jonathanromero2851 14 сағат бұрын

this is beautiful 😢

@whohaa1 7 жыл бұрын

BOOOOOOOM .... This is why KZfaq ROCKS!!!!! These guys blowin it up!!!

@gamedemon89 10 жыл бұрын

the guy calling peoples name for pizza actually adds to the song, it sounds like radio chatter

@paulsmith5752 9 жыл бұрын

In the name of all that is holy, why don't you have a contract? You are so much truer to the music than 99% of the people doing this stuff. (I'm a classical singer, and don't get me started about the lack of relationship between money, talent and integrity...)

@christiandifrancia7445 8 жыл бұрын

Right on. I'm just getting started trying to break into the industry and the people I'm in contact with are completely disconnected with the music. not even true to themselves.... this guy is as real as it gets!

@fernandomourao4503 Жыл бұрын

A 10 anos, vira e mexe eu tô aqui...

@ibarkley37 Ай бұрын

The Pie was my late night go-to during the early 2000s. I must have seen Mike perform a dozen or-so times. I always made requests and dropped a few bucks in the tip jar. My friends and I knew his covers were something special. 74-75 (connells) is still my fav.

@daliks 4 жыл бұрын

come ON this cover is craaaazy good! made me cry so hard, my dad used to play this in the car when i was a kid. lost him last spring. here's looking up to you dad!

@FrotLopOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

I will replay this song in your dads honour. Stay strong my man, I'm sure hes looking down proud as hell

@frankie2936 8 жыл бұрын

They just pink floyded it, FUCKIN AWESOME!

@Dave78Man 8 жыл бұрын

+Francis Abram pmsl, fucking excellent mate

@DinkoBah 8 жыл бұрын

+Mr. Burns How?

@frankie2936 8 жыл бұрын

Dinko B It's deep.

@DinkoBah 8 жыл бұрын

Mr. Burns I was just wondering. Haha Come on man, share!

@frankie2936 8 жыл бұрын

Dinko B It sounds like pink Floyd, go listen to wish you were here or dark side of the Moon.

@TheArtofGuitar 8 жыл бұрын

I bet you could sing Tonic like no other.

@SrDeMaFp 3 жыл бұрын

That's hilarious

@namanvats9547 3 жыл бұрын

Okay play free bird!!!

@hemmelineart 2 ай бұрын

Bass player riffing that slide guitar part with vocals is incredible!

@user-cn3zq2zu2o 10 жыл бұрын

19 dislikes? WTF? ...those 19 people must work for Pizza Hut

@mikemasse 10 жыл бұрын

That comment actually made me chuckle. Nice.

@user-cn3zq2zu2o 10 жыл бұрын

Mike Masse I am honoured by your chuckle

@Sottosorpa 8 жыл бұрын

+taffboyslim When you actually read why people dislike videos like this their answers are always something stupid like: "The red of the neon light in the background hurt my eyes."

@atulshrestha5617 7 жыл бұрын

Now 90, either Pizza hut is still hiring or they hired Louis CK to do Mike Masse covers.

@markfulton956 6 жыл бұрын

The dislikes must be from the Original artists, because Mike and Jeffs versions are, most times way better than the original, by far.

@mugginsdot 4 жыл бұрын

Dislikes here can only be a form of jealousy because this is one of the best covers I've heard of any song! Praise to you guys for your Awesomeness!

@jamesbellar 4 жыл бұрын

That intro was BEAUTIFUL and reminds me of David and Roger playing together 🎸💙

@karboniza Жыл бұрын

No way! I was listenning Africa, and now it´s swiching to this and the tone of voice is incredible! Cheers!

@mdogg1604 6 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps every cover they do.....

@DontHatemusiK Жыл бұрын

For a decade and a half I've been following you and listening to your awesome performances and I just want to tell you that you've brought me great cathartic enjoyment. Thank you, Mike.

@Seether1975 2 жыл бұрын

I come back to listen to this version very often. Really a great cover!

@joelperlmutter888 Жыл бұрын

Me too brother.

@A.traveler77 6 жыл бұрын

You guys don't need a huge stage neither a big crowd, you're 100% truly artists! And once again sir, what a amazing voice you have!

@goobersmoof 10 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize how good the bass player was until I plugged my computer into the stereo. Great Job guys !

@Ditchmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

I love that many of the best covers of all time were recorded with a neon pizza sign behind them

@huymichio9000 Ай бұрын

sir! both are amazing really. rocket man actually

@_Yep_Yep_ 4 ай бұрын

What a legend, this guy.

@johnhassall1782 4 жыл бұрын

Just discovering Mike Masse,,,, gotta wonder where I've been over the last decade lol

@Lebowski333 4 жыл бұрын

Same bro

@scm0717 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I just found his channel today. OMG the Simon & Garfunkel covers are GORGEOUS!

@luangukis4690 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly me now

@MrMenok 3 жыл бұрын

3 months ahead of me apparently 😂

@alexmfontes 3 жыл бұрын

I've been coming to this very same video for the last 8 years...lol

@richatlarge462 5 жыл бұрын

perfect - the bass and harmonies really take it to another level

@gkooistra91 6 жыл бұрын

I really like the background chatter. It makes the song feel even more alive.

@TheMoxiesDoha Ай бұрын

loving you covers...

@RelaxingASMR 10 жыл бұрын

Good food, good tunes, good job fellas.

@straydog3462 6 жыл бұрын

What a pleasant suprise seeing you here sir!

@jessesoares220 6 жыл бұрын

brasileiro detectado

@hypnos9356 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, funny seeing you here, man. I like your stuff. Your first Minecraft video helped me sleep for many, many nights. Enjoy this cover again, it’s a great video

@90PercentNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I know you!

@MelissaBackwoods 3 жыл бұрын

3:18 Holy goosebumps!

@herlihy433 3 жыл бұрын

I come back to this 3 or 4 time a year. Fantastic!

@garmdolf3413 8 ай бұрын

The Jeff's ooohhh ooohhh is so cool

@fatalfelon2736 8 жыл бұрын

my only regret is that I can only like this once. Fantastic job

@soulvoid89 10 жыл бұрын

You guys are simply amazing!

@scrappyclappedoutfoxbody4174 5 жыл бұрын

Y’all are fantastic. Refreshing

@sittingbythepool 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful

@matthewgantz2720 7 жыл бұрын

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

@harpersneil 10 жыл бұрын

Love the bass on this! Brilliant!

@roygrillo2984 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are absolutely amazing

@pacitalumas8435 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful voices from these guys love it thank you for sharing

@AngusHollands 10 жыл бұрын

This is just so fantastic, that there are few words that do justice. Fanstastic!

@andreas8465 4 жыл бұрын

These guys are just flawless!

@bljuzga 4 жыл бұрын

Vocal is absolutely spot on man

@mjmineiro 4 жыл бұрын

someone listening to this beautiful sound in 2020?👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@TotalComputerService 8 жыл бұрын

Man you have an absolutely terrific voice. Been listening to you for several hours which is something I hardly ever do when it's cover music.

@hira4369 2 ай бұрын

The talent on display here is off the charts

@edwardcaine8831 7 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing voice. Sends chills down my spine.

@gabrielfilosofia2854 5 жыл бұрын

I love these videos with Jeff in Pie Pizza, they have a special aura (beyond the great music), something like if you were thinking "these are the happiest moments of my life, when I'm free, flying through the waves of music. I hope someday I can quit my day job and dedicate my life to music...". Cheers from Argentina!

@JDeanMurray 5 жыл бұрын

:14 seconds in and I could tell this was gonna be good!

@DavidRattray 9 жыл бұрын

best duo I have ever heard! These guys have a huge symphonic sound!

@davedavis9981 5 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable, great vocals and music! Outstanding.

@nikkilynn1337 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding.

@ChristinaMarie023 9 жыл бұрын

I literally logged in just to "like" this video. You guys are phenomenal. (:

@alimacca100 10 жыл бұрын

Mike you have a real talent it's 4 in the morning in the uk and I can't stop listening to these songs, excellent !!!!!!

@pedrocaramuru9270 Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful ❤

@flirnk302 5 жыл бұрын

I flipping love this song. One of those that just takes you away for a few minutes every time you hear it. Fantastic cover to boot.

@Amtran727 5 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic cover! You guys should have received thunderous applause. What was wrong with those people?

@AnGhaeilge 5 жыл бұрын

I've listened to a few of your covers - you're extremely talented. Such a great voice too.

@CryingShower 4 жыл бұрын

that last note was just beautiful

@brendanmanning9683 4 жыл бұрын

I just found this and so far you guys are the only acoustic cover I’ve found did any justice to this. This was really great

@paulmartin2586 5 жыл бұрын

You guys rock it ... man Great talent, great sound, wish I could see you live ...

@louchsquad 5 жыл бұрын

i can hear the emotion. great cover!

@Cleared_To_Land 7 жыл бұрын

Shivers down my arms... tears welling in my ears.. you guys are just that good!!!!

@Qamila1 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. The tempo is perfect. So solid.

@Mike-ck6jh 9 жыл бұрын

Incredible guys....!!! Listening from Newfoundland, Canada

5 жыл бұрын

Um dos melhores cover de Elton John

@kristianedw 8 жыл бұрын

these guys cover the best songs!!

@ssenssel 3 жыл бұрын

October 2020.. Still timeless!

@geheimergitarrenclub4709 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Ich kann nur sagen wow! Ich liebe diesen Song und ihr beiden spielt und singt ihn so wunderbar. Vielen Dank! Dieses Video von euch ist mein absolutes Highlight bei KZfaq. Ich freue mich auf Mike in Germany, April 2018