Elton John - Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

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  • This performance of ‘Your Song’ was Elton’s second appearance on Top Of The Pops, airing on January 14th 1971. This was just one week before the song became his first-ever entry on the UK Singles Chart. Taken from Elton’s eponymous second UK album, the now classic ballad peaked at #7 and spent 10 weeks inside the Top 40. This performance, recorded at the BBC Television Centre, features band members Nigel Olsson on drums and Dee Murray on bass.
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  • @edsonfcordeaca4958
    @edsonfcordeaca4958 5 років тому +22773

    It was the first song recorded in a cassete that i gave my girlfriend 33 years ago.
    Now I am 57 and she passed away, she left last weekend. I miss her but I still have this song alive here with me. RIP Cassia.

  • @YonalWijesuriya
    @YonalWijesuriya 4 роки тому +4251

    Depression - gone
    Anxiety - gone
    Tears - gone
    ELTON - JOHN

    • @giraffebirth
      @giraffebirth 4 роки тому +249

      Hotel - Trivago

    • @edwardschultz2434
      @edwardschultz2434 4 роки тому +38

      He is truly an amazing artist and person. He can write, sing and be true to who he is when all the world is watching. Thanks for reminding us to love and appreciate each other in the world.

    • @bigchair9800
      @bigchair9800 4 роки тому +7

      take your 69th like and leave it

    • @kellyfranklin1955
      @kellyfranklin1955 4 роки тому +20

      I Love this song so much It's to my son!!! I have nothing to leave him when I'm gone but my Love for this song... I've had cancer and have no idea when it wi return so this is all I have to give him is my love for elton songs

    • @respectfelipe1999
      @respectfelipe1999 4 роки тому +3

      Date

  • @wf650
    @wf650 3 роки тому +3025

    I think this is possibly the best song ever written. So pure.

  • @damicom25
    @damicom25 9 місяців тому +557

    I met my wife while overseas and fell in love immediately. My ship left and we wrote letters. I copied down the words and mailed it in a box with this song the first cut on my mix tape of songs for her. I worked her Visa, she came to California, we built that house, 4 daughters and 5 grandchildren and 35 years later THIS SONG has always been in our house.

  • @Jynx0999
    @Jynx0999 4 роки тому +8099

    This song was playing right after my father died before my eyes. This was his favorite song..... This song has a bittersweet impact on me.

  • @michaelcschmitt
    @michaelcschmitt 23 дні тому +31

    Elton John is a musical genius. One of a handful of greats we have had in my 65 years

    • @johnnyrod9262
      @johnnyrod9262 18 днів тому

      I can say that I'm blessed. I'm just very fortune to be here alive enjoying the music. I grew up in New Jersey in the 80's. I just miss my family and those days.

  • @8989griff
    @8989griff 3 роки тому +1672

    My father once heard this song come on while we were driving. He told me that if he ever died, to play this for our mom at his funeral. I did that for him in march of 21’.

    • @Tantra03
      @Tantra03 3 роки тому +9

      Rip to your father

    • @melissaharmon5727
      @melissaharmon5727 3 роки тому +12

    • @fabi03z
      @fabi03z 2 роки тому +18

      RIP to your father 🙏🏼😭 Beautiful song I bet she relived her years with him over this 1 song

    • @mariami2670
      @mariami2670 2 роки тому +5

      ❤❤❤

    • @TheSoaring777
      @TheSoaring777 2 роки тому +3

      ♥️

  • @andreamarie584
    @andreamarie584 10 місяців тому +135

    Most of my life I wanted so badly to love someone enough to relate this song to them..then I had my son Connor. This is for him. I think it's everyone's journey to find that person this song is for in their life.

  • @adooooooh
    @adooooooh 3 роки тому +1928

    My grandmother passed away today, and this song make me think about how gentle and genuine she was 1937-2021

  • @mikecleland4106
    @mikecleland4106 Рік тому +288

    This was my Mom's favorite song. How wonderful life was while she was in the world.

    • @saalimal-tariq1031
      @saalimal-tariq1031 8 місяців тому +5

      I'm sure it was.

    • @karenmontini5823
      @karenmontini5823 8 місяців тому +1

      Soery about my mistakes!

    • @sheenajoycesongcuan7861
      @sheenajoycesongcuan7861 6 місяців тому +3

      Indeed the world was better than today's

    • @WorldOfTourism-nv9xe
      @WorldOfTourism-nv9xe 5 місяців тому +1

      my moms favorite song too, bless.

    • @Sam_Green____4114
      @Sam_Green____4114 3 місяці тому

      My mother's favourite song was " Tie a Yellow Ribbon round the oak tree it's been 3 long years.. " Or " This year I'm off to sunny Spain eviva Espanya ,I 'm taking the costa Brava plane eviva Espanya ! If you'd like to chat a Matador in some cool Cabanya ,Espanya por fav vor !!! And she used to play them continuously at full volume and sing at at full volume as well especially after 3 babychams ! ( one more likely ! ) I wanted to get the vynyl records off the turntable and smash them up ! But couldn't because I was only about four !

  • @joeythechamp
    @joeythechamp 4 роки тому +2178

    I’ve always been so impressed with Elton’s piano playing. He makes it look so effortless

    • @Rockmaster867
      @Rockmaster867 4 роки тому +109

      He started at a very young age and was trained at the royal academy of music in London as a boy

    • @lolinthesky6777
      @lolinthesky6777 4 роки тому +24

      that's what great musician do

    • @scottrackley4457
      @scottrackley4457 4 роки тому +24

      Elton and Billy did "Piano Man" together, was epic, both virtuosos with 88s

    • @jonanderson303
      @jonanderson303 4 роки тому +2

      joshua kadison

    • @bluecheesewithwings9995
      @bluecheesewithwings9995 4 роки тому +2

      Lol yes

  • @sandronigris5457
    @sandronigris5457 9 місяців тому +10

    Dedico questo pezzo musicale a ELENA!....ti amo...ELENA!!....

  • @VadulTharys
    @VadulTharys 3 роки тому +5153

    The day I met my future wife, I walked over to ask her to dance and this song came on. This was the first song we ever danced together. Translating to Spanish for her as we danced sealed the deal, we were married 6 months later, and 40 years later I still love her.

  • @tedtimothy9074
    @tedtimothy9074 3 роки тому +1014

    One of the prettiest songs ever written

  • @kevinstuart1966
    @kevinstuart1966 Рік тому +356

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Well done Bernie and Elton.

    • @andymatthews7617
      @andymatthews7617 Рік тому +9

      EMOTIONALLY SPIRITUAL.

    • @maxinesmith2193
      @maxinesmith2193 Рік тому +5

      It truly is …❤️ I adore it

    • @russellcarlton-zn9cy
      @russellcarlton-zn9cy 9 місяців тому +3

      100% its right up there with god only knows by the beach boys.hearing this he was destined for superstardom.truly brilliant.

    • @maxinesmith2193
      @maxinesmith2193 9 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely..🫶

    • @MahlonEdwards
      @MahlonEdwards 9 місяців тому +2

      YES. True fans know it's Bernie and Elton...and to hell with
      Reginald Kenneth Dwight lol.

  • @saraily3
    @saraily3 11 місяців тому +174

    My boyfriend that past away told me this was his song to me. & every word just touches my soul. Rip sweet joshua.❤

    • @chapter4running224
      @chapter4running224 10 місяців тому +3

      Sounds like Joshua found a good one. RIP Joshua, not forgotten.

  • @cjgatmaitan5924
    @cjgatmaitan5924 Рік тому +169

    I lost my grandfather yesterday... This is his song. I really love him. But I know he would love for me to keep on going and demolish all challenges in life... Blessed to have him as my grandad

    • @gilliananderson361
      @gilliananderson361 11 місяців тому +6

      I'll probably reflect on this song for a long time, long after my dad passes (hopefully many years from now). it reminds me of him. I sang it for him on his birthday last year. The most wonderful man I've ever known. My father.

    • @rubensbatistachaves5539
      @rubensbatistachaves5539 11 місяців тому +2

      Meu brother siga firme, um abraço!! 🍺🍺🗿🗿

    • @ClaytonTownley
      @ClaytonTownley 3 місяці тому +1

      RIP to Grandpa

  • @Theangieee
    @Theangieee 4 роки тому +7403

    Thanks dad, for showing me what real music sounds like.

    • @ralfnorenberg3130
      @ralfnorenberg3130 4 роки тому +46

      bien dicho------tiene un papi vacano---

    • @Pantherboss-ue6ue
      @Pantherboss-ue6ue 3 роки тому +168

      Elton john is your dad?!!

    • @ralfnorenberg3130
      @ralfnorenberg3130 3 роки тому +116

      @@Pantherboss-ue6ue quit drugs--------

    • @jacobdickie1198
      @jacobdickie1198 3 роки тому +59

      Mad respect to your dad, check out Aerosmith for quality music too.

    • @Waylude
      @Waylude 3 роки тому +28

      Your welcome son

  • @Tammy-og8hl
    @Tammy-og8hl 4 роки тому +511

    This is the kindest, sweetest song on the planet.

  • @markwilliams7205
    @markwilliams7205 9 місяців тому +27

    It is one of the best ever TOTP performances

  • @cesarjom
    @cesarjom 2 роки тому +1182

    Elton John's early songs were so iconic but this one still cuts right through me every time I hear it.

  • @alecgibbs7192
    @alecgibbs7192 5 років тому +1620

    Elton was a real genius when it came to soft rock ballads like this one
    Edit: Bernie too ofc

    • @matthiask.7678
      @matthiask.7678 5 років тому +32

      He still is

    • @authenticmusic4815
      @authenticmusic4815 5 років тому +12

      @@matthiask.7678 that's exactly what i just thought

    • @matthiask.7678
      @matthiask.7678 5 років тому +13

      @Tali Mercury I think in this case it's about the melody.

    • @danieltoi6347
      @danieltoi6347 5 років тому +2

      Tali Mercury loool he wrote the lyrics

    • @biggreen216
      @biggreen216 5 років тому +13

      The thing is, the melody and composing define what the song will be like. Lyrics are just the base of every song. I would say the work that Bernie and Elton did would propably go like 70-30 to Elton

  • @てるてるぼうず-d8i
    @てるてるぼうず-d8i 5 років тому +3516

    I am Japanese. So,I can't sing this song well and I don't know this song mean. But l like this song melody. I want to listen to this song forever .

    • @padrino8377
      @padrino8377 5 років тому +93

      This song is so romantic, this song is one of my favourites love-songs

    • @thewizardbusiness6788
      @thewizardbusiness6788 5 років тому +38

      It doesn’t matter because this is 君の歌

    • @てるてるぼうず-d8i
      @てるてるぼうず-d8i 5 років тому +102

      @@richardmitchell3127 thankyou very much!

    • @mj8351
      @mj8351 5 років тому +15

      It's a love song.. Preciosa 💛💙💙💛

    • @messyartdesk8141
      @messyartdesk8141 4 роки тому +11

      It's a love song.

  • @lingnguyen2623
    @lingnguyen2623 9 місяців тому +20

    We all grow old but this is how I want to remember Elton the way he looked then this is how I will remember him. I love his artistic expression. Very unique.

  • @ladyelizabeth9057
    @ladyelizabeth9057 5 років тому +1787

    My father dedicated this song when I was 13yrs old when I here this now I cry he died of colon cancer. And I miss him alot

  • @richl6966
    @richl6966 3 роки тому +667

    One of the most honest songs ever written. Bernie deserves MASSIVE credit on this and Elton delivers. Bernie's contribution is up there with the best.

    • @LittleMissHoop
      @LittleMissHoop 3 роки тому +32

      And Bernie was SEVENTEEN when he wrote it!!

    • @christibrown5956
      @christibrown5956 3 роки тому +23

      @@LittleMissHoop unbelievable but true. Amazing for any 17 year old at any time to write such beautiful lyrics about pure friendship.

    • @TheDarkDutchman
      @TheDarkDutchman 3 роки тому +1

      Who's "Bernie" ?

    • @thalias6945
      @thalias6945 3 роки тому +3

      @@TheDarkDutchman watch rocketman

    • @mikecreger9702
      @mikecreger9702 3 роки тому +5

      Bernie wrote the lyrics to most of Eltons hits.

  • @rachmarie8647
    @rachmarie8647 2 роки тому +404

    The day my first son was born, my husband sang this song to him in the hospital. I’ll never forget it. Everything was perfect for that moment 2003. ❤️

  • @coreyharris6175
    @coreyharris6175 4 місяці тому +55

    I love Elton...I miss these days. So carefree. What happened to our world? Love this

    • @WhatEver-wr7gp
      @WhatEver-wr7gp 4 місяці тому +3

      Liberalism happened.

    • @denisec8488
      @denisec8488 3 місяці тому

      ​@WhatEver-wr7gTotally Agree!!!!!

  • @reginaldcoloma824
    @reginaldcoloma824 4 роки тому +386

    50 years ago, Elton John released Your Song, and the legend of the Rocket Man began.

  • @BigMC-J
    @BigMC-J 2 роки тому +747

    How does a song so complex and carefully constructed sound so simple and pure? Bernie and Elton were amazing together.

    • @sundok1
      @sundok1 2 роки тому +15

      when i hear the opening chords of that piano riff i always imagine this could have been the template for the tune of "Cheers" That piano is mighty composers tool.

    • @nonfictionone
      @nonfictionone Рік тому +13

      Yup people say ‘Elton john’, but it’s Elton and Bernie.

    • @fuzzfac3942
      @fuzzfac3942 Рік тому +1

      I actually think elton wrote this one

    • @michaelhawkins3624
      @michaelhawkins3624 Рік тому

      @@fuzzfac3942 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Song

    • @francoamerican4632
      @francoamerican4632 Рік тому +8

      Elton writes the songs and Taupin writes the lyrics.

  • @colleenbundy2281
    @colleenbundy2281 2 роки тому +486

    I saw Elton John sing this song live when I was 20 years old. It is timeless, a song that will always remind me of my friends and places that I loved and miss.

  • @seniorsingalongswithmarylynn
    @seniorsingalongswithmarylynn 9 місяців тому +82

    What a talent. I didn't appreciate him enough in my younger days.

    • @vincentchauvot5899
      @vincentchauvot5899 8 місяців тому +1

      Same to me

    • @robertbock1944
      @robertbock1944 8 місяців тому +2

      My wife says it's the same thing. She's 48 now and is in love with him.

    • @ClaytonTownley
      @ClaytonTownley 3 місяці тому +1

      When I was younger I didn't care for anything but heavy metal. I now really appreciate Elton John, Journey and dozens of other bands and musical genres I dismissed back then.

    • @ashdrive
      @ashdrive 2 місяці тому

      Me too....I was 17 in 1977...Punk music and all that, now 64...things have slightly quieten down thus listening to the music that passed me by at that time...

    • @michaelwright1234567
      @michaelwright1234567 Місяць тому +1

      FACTS ❤

  • @countrycowgirl
    @countrycowgirl 6 років тому +2634

    Telling my age here, but when I was in college, I had a boyfriend that was a DJ for a radio station. My college was about 2 and a half hours from where he worked, but if I sat on my dorm room window ledge with my radio antenna pointed out, I could pick him up. Every night between 9-10 he would play a song that I knew was just for me. This was the one he played the most often.
    In 2 weeks, I'll see Elton John in concert again for the 5th and probably final last time.

    • @pongo7695
      @pongo7695 6 років тому +104

      omg please enjoy the concert. i’ve been begging my mom for tickets

    • @laimatiskute1493
      @laimatiskute1493 6 років тому +36

      This is amazing so romantic. Youre very lucky

    • @conordeuson2893
      @conordeuson2893 6 років тому +3

      stfu

    • @Strawberry-kl2ou
      @Strawberry-kl2ou 6 років тому +14

      Beautiful story

    • @Starry_Night_Sky7455
      @Starry_Night_Sky7455 6 років тому +56

      That's a good story. It should be borrowed for a movie scene.

  • @krissiew9508
    @krissiew9508 5 років тому +630

    I met my father when I was 39 years old. It turned out to be one of the most special experiences of my life. We talked for months every Sunday before I met him in person. As I got to know him, I felt blessed. I played this song ALL the time because I felt how wonderful my life was with my dad in the world. I had him for 2 years, as he passed away from throat cancer in 2006. I never felt cheated but blessed that I had him in my life for any time at all.

    • @bertsonder
      @bertsonder 5 років тому +9

      C Williams well sometime a quality short time moment is more memorable

    • @monatoney3474
      @monatoney3474 5 років тому +6

      C Williams oh HONEY so sorry for your loss. but a perfect song.

    • @petershirleyA3R7
      @petershirleyA3R7 5 років тому +1

      I feel your pain 😥

    • @pauld1178
      @pauld1178 5 років тому +4

      I felt cheated ..I lost my best freind my Dad...my heart is broken for all my days ...and that's that...all good things come to an end

    • @harry.dwyer16
      @harry.dwyer16 5 років тому +1

      Sad life story. R.I.P ‘your’ dad

  • @andre86w
    @andre86w 2 роки тому +509

    I just saw Elton perform tonight live at his farewell tour. He still has this stage presence and sounds just as amazing. What a privilege to have seen him perform!!!

    • @ReRe-kr1ht
      @ReRe-kr1ht 2 роки тому

      I'd do AAA anything!!!!!

    • @ftqandtheuda5955
      @ftqandtheuda5955 2 роки тому +2

      Your a fanny hahahahahaha jk

    • @jkhegarty857
      @jkhegarty857 2 роки тому +5

      Agreed! Saw Elton John during the 80's in Central Park NYC. He was great then & is great now. Live on Rocket Man! 🚀

    • @JahWontPayTheBill
      @JahWontPayTheBill 2 роки тому +1

      I’m going in July!!!

    • @ruinfox4108
      @ruinfox4108 2 роки тому +3

      well lets be honest he doesnt actually sound just as amazing, your just being nice, its no secret his voice has gotten worse over the years, as would any singers voice over what 40 years?

  • @ashleyhill9619
    @ashleyhill9619 Місяць тому +7

    My parents played this song growing up,my dad played it for my mom all the time, now I'm 37 and everytime I hear it I pray that this is how my husband feels, I associate this song with my parents kind of love, I strive for this kind of love. They've been married over 30 years.

  • @dot.2943
    @dot.2943 2 роки тому +1251

    My mother used to sing this to me to make me fall asleep. I still love it to this day.

    • @leeosmond9217
      @leeosmond9217 2 роки тому +15

      That's really sweet!

    • @bronsmall6533
      @bronsmall6533 2 роки тому +19

      I've been singing this song to my son since he was born (actually I used to sing it in utero!) and now he's 4, we still sing it every night.

    • @carlbook2051
      @carlbook2051 2 роки тому +13

      I sang it to both of my daughters as infants at night.

    • @charityclark7910
      @charityclark7910 2 роки тому +2

      Awwwe. 😇

    • @kathiadubisz4919
      @kathiadubisz4919 2 роки тому +2

      So cute❤

  • @martymoody1084
    @martymoody1084 4 роки тому +374

    Can we bubble wrap Elton to keep him safe. We do not have many left like him any more,,,,,

    • @lindafelts6420
      @lindafelts6420 4 роки тому +11

      No we don't have many left like him. I thank the Lord he was so much a part of my young years

    • @lilianabraga2380
      @lilianabraga2380 4 роки тому +5

      So true...

    • @davidseals352
      @davidseals352 3 роки тому +9

      And when they’re gone we will never see their kind again. So sad that the music died.

    • @trope5105
      @trope5105 3 роки тому +2

      @@davidseals352 yes it is, todays music is so trash, its a shame

    • @daffa875
      @daffa875 3 роки тому +2

      @@trope5105 today music is so thrash, so many toxic and dirty word, i dont know how people can like that

  • @agagqbq
    @agagqbq 8 місяців тому +79

    best thing about having this on youtube is reading how so many people relate this great song to their loved ones

  • @yeslets6049
    @yeslets6049 9 місяців тому +15

    What a beautiful voice he had! Special song.

  • @danielle15ann
    @danielle15ann 4 роки тому +3377

    It's 2005, I'm sitting at the back of our car. My parents in front. It's raining. Life was perfect.

    • @ashleyd535
      @ashleyd535 4 роки тому +59

      I have almost the same memory 😌

    • @seluna007
      @seluna007 4 роки тому +10

      ❤️

    • @Debunis
      @Debunis 4 роки тому +73

      I Lost my dad 6 months ago... Life it's so hard....

    • @danielle15ann
      @danielle15ann 4 роки тому +38

      @@Debunis i'm so sorry for your loss. :(

    • @Mhu01
      @Mhu01 4 роки тому +22

      @@Debunis be strong bro 💪

  • @gilliananderson361
    @gilliananderson361 11 місяців тому +58

    I sang this to my dad on his 60th birthday. Because he's amazing and the world is so much better with him in it.

  • @karykartoon7857
    @karykartoon7857 Рік тому +38

    I wear crazy sunglasses cause of this man, I learned to play piano and now am a vocal coach. He doesn’t know what he has given me 🥹🥹🥹

  • @openparachute17
    @openparachute17 3 роки тому +159

    When they say music is timeless. My parents were still teenagers during this performance, but I identity with this song like I was born on the 70s. Beautiful! 2021!

    • @alambert1337
      @alambert1337 3 роки тому +2

      I agree; it's timeless ... and with a tot of Calvados it's good stuff ....

  • @francocampanello4672
    @francocampanello4672 3 роки тому +145

    Funny, at 72, this was from '72 or so. This has been with me my whole life. How do I thank someone (elton john) for giving me this song to carry me through life. What we owe him is beyond my ability to conceive. God Bless Elton.

    • @thedarkgunslinger2869
      @thedarkgunslinger2869 3 роки тому +3

      And Queen
      The Beatles
      Michael Jackson
      And basically any music group raging from late 60s and late 80s. And even before that

    • @silviarodrigues9673
      @silviarodrigues9673 3 роки тому

      Also Jason Adran Like Bryon and Luke Combs. Im a consevative woma

    • @ericbleasel5907
      @ericbleasel5907 3 роки тому +1

      Me too 72.

    • @buddywilliams8676
      @buddywilliams8676 3 роки тому

      Me not 72 but was around in 72 that is 1972 ?

    • @pierre3982
      @pierre3982 3 роки тому

      @@thedarkgunslinger2869 and mireille mathieu also

  • @thereddrumsarerunning8689
    @thereddrumsarerunning8689 2 роки тому +782

    My hubby loved singing this song to me in karaoke and I always thought how gushy it was but he would come back to me teary eyed. He passed away from covid on February 10,2022, my daughters and I let him go and held him until his last breath.
    RIP my sweetheart 💔 💔 💔

  • @dougkauffman5791
    @dougkauffman5791 Місяць тому +15

    November 2024. Once in a while it just feels good to hear Elton sing

  • @manoloribera9362
    @manoloribera9362 5 місяців тому +115

    I dedicate this song to my wife and our first baby, born May 6th of this year. We’re in complete love with him.

  • @SheilaRough
    @SheilaRough Рік тому +27

    Putting Elton John & Bernie Taupin together to write music together was one of the greatest things ever to happen to music. Bernie’s lyrics & Elton’s melodies & voice = pure magic

  • @dixie6407
    @dixie6407 7 місяців тому +30

    This is the love song I always sang to my sweet horse. She loved it. She has passed on now and this song brings back sweet memories of all the time and trails we shared.

  • @RogerRobinson-mk2kd
    @RogerRobinson-mk2kd 4 дні тому +1

    Sir Elton John is truly one of a kind,probably one of the top concerts I've ever been to truly a legend

  • @cazgerald9471
    @cazgerald9471 5 років тому +359

    This is, has always been, and will always be my favorite Elton song.

    • @dilettas.5010
      @dilettas.5010 5 років тому +3

      Mine too

    • @pwc7475
      @pwc7475 5 років тому +3

      Hard decision, it's all good and spans generations

    • @kayrummenie7555
      @kayrummenie7555 5 років тому +1

      Same! I just can't get enough of this one🙏🏼🎧
      Btw please check out my cover to this song :))

    • @paulbrown2681
      @paulbrown2681 5 років тому +1

      a classic

    • @sheronsee
      @sheronsee 5 років тому +2

      Sacrifice is also one other favourite of mine

  • @Howlingburd19
    @Howlingburd19 4 роки тому +2128

    This song is one of the most covered songs ever... but no matter how many people cover this, Elton’s version will always be the best
    Edit 2023, and Elton John is still amazing

    • @georgemcgeough3513
      @georgemcgeough3513 4 роки тому +31

      The one in rocketman is better

    • @ar_lkac7237
      @ar_lkac7237 4 роки тому +37

      George McGeough
      No it isn’t 🤦‍♀️

    • @freakyears956
      @freakyears956 4 роки тому +10

      @@ar_lkac7237 damn straight! I'm still standing

    • @georgeharrison8984
      @georgeharrison8984 4 роки тому +28

      Correction, the most covered sing in history is Yesterday by The Beatles, but this one is still very covered.

    • @ar_lkac7237
      @ar_lkac7237 4 роки тому +42

      Jennifer Hansen
      That’s why he wrote _one of the most covered_ 😉

  • @susannewinstam1663
    @susannewinstam1663 2 роки тому +397

    One of the best songs in my teens. I had the lyrics on a paper on the wall in my room. I was fourteen, 1974...and it's still one of the best songs. Love from Sweden

    • @ReRe-kr1ht
      @ReRe-kr1ht 2 роки тому +8

      Omg yes!!!! That's how we did it!!!! Rewind, pause, play, until we had every word🥰

    • @STENDOHD
      @STENDOHD 2 роки тому +2

      1974 kommer alltid att sakna dig med, kommer alltid att finnas med dig.

    • @susannewinstam1663
      @susannewinstam1663 2 роки тому +1

      @@STENDOHD du har så rätt!!

    • @TRECAFRICA
      @TRECAFRICA 2 роки тому +1

      @@susannewinstam1663 1974 - Ronnie Peterson borde ha varit regerande världsmästarförare det året, efter att ha varit lätt bäst i 1973

    • @susannewinstam1663
      @susannewinstam1663 2 роки тому +1

      @@TRECAFRICA oj oj. Då för hundra år sen tillbringade jag mina sommarhelger på gokartbanor över hela Sverige, levde i depåerna. Och Ronnie sista lopp, -78, om jag minns rätt. Såg jag...usch, usch. May he RIP.

  • @jada6632
    @jada6632 4 місяці тому +2

    Perhaps the best love song lyrics of all time, and Elton nails the delivery........"Anyway the thing is,
    What I really mean.....Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen"

  • @anitahardesty2163
    @anitahardesty2163 Рік тому +82

    Such a beautiful song. It's amazing how elton john can look at words written for a song and turn it into this! Incredible!!

    • @luiscollazo1
      @luiscollazo1 Рік тому +6

      I was just thinking that like how does that even happen! It just blows my mind!

    • @krisstopher8259
      @krisstopher8259 10 місяців тому +1

      a divine talent, that's why

  • @coll4455
    @coll4455 6 років тому +131

    Ugh I can’t imagine a world with out songs like this! Thanks for loving and sharing your love with the world

  • @Ariesgirl321
    @Ariesgirl321 2 роки тому +71

    Saw him last night and I'm still blown away at such an incredible show. His songs bring everyone together. Glad I got to see him in my lifetime.

    • @johnatkinson1324
      @johnatkinson1324 Рік тому +2

      Me, too--my dearest husband surprised me with tickets to see this man at his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Gillette Stadium, Fox borough, MA. ❤❤❤❤

  • @ilovedessert17
    @ilovedessert17 9 днів тому +3

    Elton John said this is one of his favorite songs and that a 17 year old wrote it. It's so good.

  • @drdotislovinlife
    @drdotislovinlife 4 роки тому +137

    Elton is one of the BEST artists alive. He makes the whole world happy. I love him so.

  • @chaz5229
    @chaz5229 2 роки тому +128

    Elton John is one of the best to ever grace us with his beautiful music. Anyone who has been lucky enough to live in the time of his breakout in music.........throughout his career......and still able to listen to and appreciate his greatness that is still shining today should consider themselves lucky. He is one star that will never fade out.

    • @giantsnation9347
      @giantsnation9347 2 роки тому +3

      His music is like wine, the older they get the better !!!

    • @genej101
      @genej101 2 роки тому +1

      I was young when he burst into the music world. Just amazing, song after song. He’ll never be forgotten. I’m glad I was here to see and love it all.

  • @markastoforoff7838
    @markastoforoff7838 6 років тому +155

    What a beautiful and gifted voice. And as a side note Bernie Taupin is a great songwriter.

    • @ryanford495
      @ryanford495 6 років тому +16

      Mark Astoforoff Bernie wrote this at 18 years of age too. What a talent.

  • @joannedorow8970
    @joannedorow8970 2 місяці тому +2

    My Fiancé from the time he met always played his guitar and sang this song to me and it was always so moving every time he sang it to me with all the Love in his eyes pouring out of his Heart into mine and I could see that he was feeling every word. He was sadly taken from me when he was killed on his Motocycle 40 years ago before we could be married, on his way home from work being stuck by someone who didn't see him. I Never stop missing him & This song will always be very Special & deeply meaningful to me and always moves me deeply often bringing tears....., it will always and Forever be my favorite song. He taught me so much about Life and I was Blessed to share the years with him I did. I always listen to it especially on his Birthday and dedicate it to him.

  • @wendymoon7251
    @wendymoon7251 Рік тому +47

    My love for Elron John has NEVER DIED. I am so blessed to have been here in this era.❤🎉❤🎉❤

  • @adrian-beton
    @adrian-beton 3 роки тому +37

    "anyway, the thing is, what I really mean... yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen"
    And still I can't avoid breaking into tears anytime I hear this.

    • @Agent44996
      @Agent44996 3 роки тому +2

      He sang that as I read this lol.

  • @scarlettaylor1041
    @scarlettaylor1041 2 роки тому +192

    I wonder what the crowd was thinking? How could they know that 50 years later, he's still going.... My favorite by him for always..💜💜💜

    • @jaycuthbert245
      @jaycuthbert245 Рік тому +2

      Maybe still going but with a completely different sounding voice in every single way. Its like two completely different singers from different eras ans vocal ranges singing the same song. This was his peak and will always ALWAYS be the definitive version. Its beyond beautiful it never faults to make my heart swell and my lip quivers every time reminiscing on past mistakes and past experiences with past partners

  • @Babycak3
    @Babycak3 3 місяці тому +4

    My dad use to sing this in the car with me when I was younger. He's gone now, but not fully. He's still here with me. Always.

  • @kkevinjsmith
    @kkevinjsmith Рік тому +146

    I sing this to my daughter all the time! She only 21 but my favorite girl on earth. Nothing greater then a daughter!

    • @annalisalongo4879
      @annalisalongo4879 Рік тому +1

      Curios that Elton has no sons.

    • @moonr9023
      @moonr9023 Рік тому +1

      This is so beautiful

    • @giuliorobertoful
      @giuliorobertoful Рік тому +3

      Mine has 1 year and half, the most precioso thing in triste old fathers life

    • @NUMMEHARBEN
      @NUMMEHARBEN 11 місяців тому

      @@annalisalongo4879 He is homosexual.

    • @cherry972
      @cherry972 11 місяців тому

      ​@@annalisalongo4879 In fact, he has two sons with his partner

  • @notanaccidentorg
    @notanaccidentorg 3 роки тому +292

    This song is simply a timeless classic. It is a song for anyone and everyone who fell in love.

    • @maehake2791
      @maehake2791 2 роки тому +3

      I don't see what's it got to do with falling in love but more community and getting along even blue and brown eyes aren't the only demise. Like. Variety in life.

  • @alexjames8010
    @alexjames8010 6 років тому +2484

    This guy's pretty good, he'll be big one day

  • @robertbrown1201
    @robertbrown1201 6 місяців тому +6

    I've heard many, many, versions of this song. But this performance is by far the best ! Unbelievable natural talent. Sir John. Just takes this old man . "Me". Back in time , if only for a moment.

  • @iamthelazerviking23
    @iamthelazerviking23 2 роки тому +497

    Always makes me well up, it’s been 3.5 years since I tragically lost my wife & this song connects me to her still. Thanks, Elton.

  • @vicster9401
    @vicster9401 3 роки тому +95

    Timeless song, that will be enjoyed and appreciated for generations to come

  • @vkdacs
    @vkdacs 4 роки тому +98

    My dad rarely sings yet he loved singing to this song. I played this for him every night while he was battling for his life in the ICU. I miss him everyday.

    • @nini-yo5ie
      @nini-yo5ie 4 роки тому +5

      stay strong vicky 💘

  • @adhenry-lr9lb
    @adhenry-lr9lb 9 місяців тому +10

    I spent four months in a home for unwed mothers when this song came out. It brings back many feels

  • @crabpaste
    @crabpaste 2 роки тому +27

    Had the privilege of seeing Elton a couple weeks ago in Bristol. Effortless performance from a true professional. Such a timeless sound compared to 99.9% of modern music.

    • @louisespear2567
      @louisespear2567 2 роки тому +2

      Saw him last week in Swansea , absolutely brilliant 🤩

  • @marisolgarcia2260
    @marisolgarcia2260 Рік тому +76

    Honestly idk why but, every time I hear this song it makes me cry, and I get the most beautiful feeling when I listen to it... I just love it

  • @aperson.7585
    @aperson.7585 3 роки тому +40

    This might be the most beautiful song ever written

  • @charlesfoster141
    @charlesfoster141 4 місяці тому +16

    Wow, 53 years ago since Elton performed this great song. I got married right after that year in 1972 and me and my sweetie are still in love and together every day.

  • @christibrown5956
    @christibrown5956 3 роки тому +42

    One of the things that always make Elton's performance so beautiful was the innocence but amazing piano playing he was always renowned for. This is one of the greatest examples

  • @tinafarrar2527
    @tinafarrar2527 4 роки тому +26

    Great pianoist, lyricist, composer & a wonderful person.

    • @edziopedzio9701
      @edziopedzio9701 4 роки тому +3

      actually "Your Song" was written by Bernie Taupin, but yea, Elton is a God of music

    • @suneplongchar5211
      @suneplongchar5211 4 роки тому

      @@edziopedzio9701 yea

    • @onewiththeragingwind6730
      @onewiththeragingwind6730 4 роки тому +1

      Bernie was the words brah

    • @shaniadirstein3650
      @shaniadirstein3650 3 роки тому +1

      Bernie Taupin wrote most of his songs lyrics.... he would send Elton the lyrics and words and Elton would add the melody/music

    • @jamesstokel3577
      @jamesstokel3577 3 роки тому

      Hello Tina

  • @lesley-annemartin6722
    @lesley-annemartin6722 2 роки тому +43

    1971 I was 10. Grew up with EJ. I'm 61 now and I still tear up when I hear hum sing. Thanks for a lifetime of GREAT GREAT memories.

  • @GlasgowRangers-bj5ou
    @GlasgowRangers-bj5ou 7 місяців тому +17

    Big Elton’s a national treasure 🇬🇧

  • @Sameoldfitup
    @Sameoldfitup 3 роки тому +88

    “Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood.” ― Leonardo da Vinci.

  • @goatbut29
    @goatbut29 6 років тому +317

    The lyric writer, Bernie Taupin, is the true genius here. He wrote all Elton's big hits and is hidden in the shadows because "the singer writes the song" most of us believe. His genius is amazing.

    • @musicinveins2000
      @musicinveins2000 6 років тому +39

      @goatbut29
      Taupin writes the lyrics and Elton writes the music.

    • @goatbut29
      @goatbut29 6 років тому +11

      @@musicinveins2000 Isn't that what I said?! Taupin deserves the same respect for making it all happen.

    • @orvilfuentes5444
      @orvilfuentes5444 6 років тому +47

      @@goatbut29 Bernie is recognized as the writer it's the fault of the people for not knowing.

    • @Here_is_Waldo
      @Here_is_Waldo 5 років тому +20

      I genuinely didn't know about Bernie Taupin. I'd always thought Elton John wrote lyrics and music. Learn something new every day.

    • @gusmarokity6482
      @gusmarokity6482 5 років тому +8

      All true but this genius could easily have been lost if not for Elton !

  • @robwheelut
    @robwheelut 5 років тому +229

    Bernie Taupin wrote this song to Elton John, Bernie truly loves him as a beautiful friend...We should all be so lucky to be loved like that.

    • @merdwx11
      @merdwx11 5 років тому +28

      big no homo energy

    • @pumakel1
      @pumakel1 5 років тому

      One day

    • @codywalker4956
      @codywalker4956 5 років тому +4

      @@merdwx11 Well, from Bernie anyway lol

    • @RobBob555
      @RobBob555 5 років тому +1

      @@merdwx11 wow.. your a total douchebag

  • @MidnightWarrior1976
    @MidnightWarrior1976 10 місяців тому +8

    This man is amazing.

  • @annagiaculli7407
    @annagiaculli7407 5 років тому +112

    This song at almost 50 years and is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, is still heard by many people. Mythical Elton John. Thanks.

  • @itamarsCastro
    @itamarsCastro 5 років тому +50

    Beautiful song, I've listened since my teens and there are 50 years !!!
    Elton John is pure talent !!!

    • @antonellamariano3930
      @antonellamariano3930 4 роки тому +2

      Listen to the version of ALBERTO URSO, a Young Italian multi-instrumental tenor, art and magic; An emerging talent of italian music.

  • @toringaming723
    @toringaming723 3 роки тому +27

    one of the most beautiful songs and one of the most beautiful music videos.

  • @CathMan28French
    @CathMan28French 4 місяці тому +6

    Always makes me think of my Aunt Val. My father and all his family were in a target and Rocketman the best of Elton John was in a CD bin for $9.99.
    We bought it and listened to it all night. We drank wine and played Dominos. It is one of my best memories ♥️

  • @marigoldruff
    @marigoldruff 5 років тому +38

    He's gorgeous. Talent like that bestows a glow upon him that's just simply stunning.

    • @leedean8967
      @leedean8967 5 років тому +3

      He is a cutie...rocking that shag.

  • @pianouser00
    @pianouser00 Рік тому +184

    I used to dedicate this song to my golen retriever, she was always by my side on the piano. She passed today, 9 years with me. I really loved her, rest in peace, Bella❤

  • @shushunliu6572
    @shushunliu6572 5 років тому +65

    Elton John makes me cry because his singing is Beautiful.

  • @gilbertoantoniomartins1323
    @gilbertoantoniomartins1323 24 дні тому +2

    I think there's no way from listening this........and no bursting out....in tears

  • @AnnieCYouTube
    @AnnieCYouTube 5 років тому +52

    This song is truly a universal expression of sweet, gentle, true, true love. What a melody, and the lyrics are unbelievably wonderful. My best friend sings this for me sometimes, and I sang it back to him, substituting "girl" for "man" and "brown" for "blue", heh.. His eyes are hazel but they really are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen. I love him so much. This song is pretty darn special to me now

  • @rogerdechand
    @rogerdechand 7 місяців тому +120

    I'd like to dedicate this song to everyone that has never had a song dedicated to them.

  • @nikhilsahu9851
    @nikhilsahu9851 4 роки тому +238

    When I pay attention to music then I realize Elton John is a genius.
    When I pay attention to lyrics then I realize Bernie taupin is a genius.
    And when I pay attention to "Your Song" then I realize the duo is genius!

  • @mariaisabelveguillas2847
    @mariaisabelveguillas2847 21 день тому +2

    I could not live without music. Thanks. 🙏💎

  • @cherylloftis
    @cherylloftis 2 роки тому +90

    We will never forget the love songs Elton has made for us!