Omg he was so handsome here. Eyes not hidden by glasses, thinned hair,a nice subtle suit, even a simple stud earring. Just him and a beautiful voice and a piano. He has such talent, he didn't need the outlandish getups. I guess they did garner attention, but he didn't need it. Too bad he never thought he was good enough. This proves he was.
Elton was hitting cocaine and booze pretty hard during this period. He's pretty much said that this time was a blur of partying and excess, and marvels at how the hits still kept coming though.
I totally agree. This was my favorite period in his career. He played from his heart without the fanfare or the hoopla that was to follow. His wonderful voice and his piano was all he really ever needed.
This song demonstrates Elton's very wide vocal range. Notice how low he goes in this song and we all know how high he can go, or used to maybe. Nicely done Elton.
His very best performances were always the ones when the song just came out, another is Sad Songs in Wembley 1984, just magnificent, and promoted the song, his latest single whenever it was, perfectly well.
Actually I love the subdued feel of it being on piano only, although my preference is for the lushness of the full instrumentation... gave me that magical tingle all over listening to it when I first fell for a blue-eyed beauty.
barb balaska Indeed! A younger Elton John looking so handsome, unmasked, pure and performing an excellent heartfelt delivery of "Blue Eyes." I wished I could have been there. 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
I don’t always like live versions of songs, but Elton John is such a fantastic singer he carries this off beautifully. It is one of my favourite songs of his. If you’re out there John.P, I know this song always reminded you of me! 💙
A younger Elton John looking so handsome, unmasked, pure and performing an excellent heartfelt delivery of "Blue Eyes." I wished I could have been there. 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
The piano king! Elton does mime to a backing track like the artists of today! This superb song is almost like precursor to "I guess that's why they call it the blues" from the following year as it shares a similar 6/8 tempo.
Elton dressed conservatively for a change and without a wig, hat or funky glasses on. Makes you wonder why he got caught up in having to look so outrageous as his career took off.
Beautiful, no lip-syncing with a pre-recorded track. Just Elton and his piano. One of the most amazing musical talents we'll ever see on a stage.
Omg he was so handsome here. Eyes not hidden by glasses, thinned hair,a nice subtle suit, even a simple stud earring. Just him and a beautiful voice and a piano. He has such talent, he didn't need the outlandish getups. I guess they did garner attention, but he didn't need it. Too bad he never thought he was good enough. This proves he was.
The thing that frustrates me is this song is from a period of his career that is mostly overlooked and yet it's up there with most of his best work.
It's arguably the best song Elton's ever written with Gary Osbourne.
Elton was hitting cocaine and booze pretty hard during this period. He's pretty much said that this time was a blur of partying and excess, and marvels at how the hits still kept coming though.
I totally agree. This was my favorite period in his career. He played from his heart without the fanfare or the hoopla that was to follow. His wonderful voice and his piano was all he really ever needed.
@@TravelinBand747 Besides Sir Elton; Keith Richards, of "The Rolling Stones" , may or may not have drank "one too many", during the same time period.
how frustrating for you! I hope you're able to recover.
It is amazing what this man can do with just the piano and his voice. Those dissonant chords are amazing!
"Idol" has this jazz quality as well!
Talent. Passion.
Elton John has given us so many beautiful gifts that will resonate in our minds and hearts.
Simply beautiful.
Every time Elton decides to use just his voice and piano I know something magical is going to happen. His is an ocean of talent.
This song demonstrates Elton's very wide vocal range. Notice how low he goes in this song and we all know how high he can go, or used to maybe. Nicely done Elton.
Just class, no gimmicks no autotune brilliant songwriting and performance.
This is by far the BEST version of Blue Eyes I have ever listened to! Thank you so much!
His very best performances were always the ones when the song just came out, another is Sad Songs in Wembley 1984, just magnificent, and promoted the song, his latest single whenever it was, perfectly well.
Actually I love the subdued feel of it being on piano only, although my preference is for the lushness of the full instrumentation... gave me that magical tingle all over listening to it when I first fell for a blue-eyed beauty.
barb balaska
Indeed! A younger Elton John looking so handsome, unmasked, pure and performing an excellent heartfelt delivery of "Blue Eyes." I wished I could have been there. 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
I don’t always like live versions of songs, but Elton John is such a fantastic singer he carries this off beautifully. It is one of my favourite songs of his. If you’re out there John.P, I know this song always reminded you of me! 💙
This song was my wedding song back in 1987! Love you forever David!
barb balaska how lovely I hope you're still happy together
What a killer performance
A younger Elton John looking so handsome, unmasked, pure and performing an excellent heartfelt delivery of "Blue Eyes." I wished I could have been there.
🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
Classic. One of the best songs at that time.
Elton is so handsome in this video. What a magnificent performance. Thanks so much for posting!
Incredible voice and piano work. True talent like his doesn't need anything more.
Gotta be one of his best live recordings. All Elton needs is a mic and a piano.
Probably the most calmest elton john song
The piano king! Elton does mime to a backing track like the artists of today! This superb song is almost like precursor to "I guess that's why they call it the blues" from the following year as it shares a similar 6/8 tempo.
+KRAZEEIZATION Yes, as well as in concerts when Blue Eyes was played, I guess thats why they call it the blues was played as a run on from this song.
Along with Billy Joel
Beautiful performance.
Beautiful song beautifully sung.
80s decade...last great decade full with elegance......its over now....
have to agree with previous post--best live version of Blue Eyes....
A great song. I almost didn't recognize Elton without his glasses.
I did not recognize him without his Donald Duck suit from 1980!
Such a beautiful song 2020 xx
Me emocionó hasta las lágrimas.... Mi juventud...
A personal favourite from a man of whom I have many favourites!
Emocionante versión
Amazing as always Elton John!!’
Beautiful legendary song. The more you listen the more you hear.
Classic song and somewhat underrated. Thanks for uploading.
Best live version of this song I have found :)
THANKS for posting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
In my opinion his best composition.
Always have this person on my mind when I hear this song
Belle version 👍
If I could do this, I would buy a piano and never leave the house again.
Love this song!!
Lindo maravilhoso.
That performance was really good.
love it loads..
The best version (1982).
Adore this song so much! ❤👁❤👁❤👁
Captain Fantastic ❤️
Genius.
the best solo singer along with sir paul!
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Dieses Lieb, war glaube ich meine Schönste Zeit, mit den Frauen : )
Muito linda music
Sung live !
Epic......
And Parkie was spot on...
nikita Elton John
Falsetto 2:14. He looks great here.
Always preferred his voice pre cancer.
Pre nodules you mean. I am the same way. His voice was amazing with the higher range intact
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Dora varga ❤❤❤
i dont have my blue eyes anymore, someone else does it...
I'm going thru a divorce...wanna talk about it
T-H-A-N-K-S!
dedicated to Catherine & Vincent...
John Tesh
I never understood why Elton was so insecure about his baldness.
so do you think being bald is pretty?
Elton dressed conservatively for a change and without a wig, hat or funky glasses on. Makes you wonder why he got caught up in having to look so outrageous as his career took off.
I'm sleeping
He's since improved at performing this song.
11 people have no ears