Elton John - God Only Knows - Beach Boys Cover
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- Опубліковано 12 лют 2008
- Disclaimer: I am in no way responsible for this video.
Sir Elton John in the All Star Tribute to Brian Wilson concert proving he can sing the song the Beach Boys originally did with such passion that its almost as if he owns the song.
During the years Brian Wilson has collaborated with Elton on many Projects and was at this wonderful concert saluting his contribution to music.
Elton John proving he can stand up and sing at the same time
One of the BEST covers to one of the BEST songs ever created! BRAVO ELTON!!
IMHO, no one sings this song like Carl, but Elton did a wonderful job!
So true. Carl was the best. Have you heard this acapella by the Beach Boys? Unbelievable !
Elton does a great job here but what me amazes is that they captured the sound of the song so well, the bells, the violins, the backing vocals, the harmony, everything is here.
It's a wonderful performance.
Elton's voice suits perfectly.... Great guy, great song, great video. Thanks for sharing.
Genius = Elton, Genius = Brian, Genius = Paul
He still has his falsetto after surgery!
Nice job by Elton on one of the simplest and most profound of rock songs. Nowhere to hide on this one. Bravo.
For all those who doubt Brian Wilson's genius, open up your ears real wide.
wow im actually pretty impressed by this cover. Not much different than the original, but he did an all around solid job honestly.....
This sounds like a song I would sing when I die and go straight to heaven.
That line floors me "The World could show nothing to me. So what good would living do me"
Any interpretation of a Beach Boys' song simply reveals how great they were. Love it!
damn...i was cocked and loaded with a potent shot at the gall of someone to attempt to cover this glorious song, especially Elton John....bump the brakes, this warrants a second or third or twentieth listen, well done Elton, well done
Not as good as Brian back in the sixties. Not even close. But Sir Elton tried. Gotta give him credit for at least trying and not making a complete fool of himself. Not half bad
*Carl
Yes, thank you, it was Carl singing lead on this one, though the layers of vocal harmonies were the brilliance of Brian
Elton John 🎤 singing this song?! Oh yes! I’m sure Carl is happy with it too.
Elton John’s voice sounds perfect with these musicians. The backup singers sound scrumptious. Especially the man with the blond hair, he reminds me of Al Jardine.
It looks like EIton John is thinking 🤔 “ I nailed this” at 2:41
Elton who has written a few knows a briliant song !
I LOVE Elton and have seen him in concert a few times but Carl Wilson owned this song. We lost a great soul when we lost Carl. SIGH
Best and truest cover of this timeless gem. Beautifully done.
Beautiful rendition by the band. And Elton John's voice.
This guy is awesome with anything he touches.
This was actually better than I thought it would be.
If I was forced to live on a desert island, and could only take 100 songs with me. This or the original would be one of them. Probably the best pop song ever written. 💕
I think Elton's singing is amazing. He's not lost it at all, which I find amazing. Great job and I'll take more interest in his recent work after seeing this!
Wow!! I just got chills. ELTON IS JUST AMAZING!!!!! Love this song..touches my soul.
Elton holds the throne as-The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music
This is great!
I love the respect he gives to Brian Wilson by not taking any outrageous liberties in regards interpretation.
Elton sounds fabulous!
i didn't know he could sing this high!
Elton John covering the Beach Boys, and my fave of theirs, at that, is a very pleasant discovery.
The most beautiful song ever written 💜 Elton is killing it!
You are right, this is a superb cover. Not surprising coming from John.
We saw Elton in Springfield Mo. last March and it was amazing !!! He plays the hell outa that piano !!! I cried when he sang Levon. The opening piano part just brought me to tears.I warned my girlfriend that I would lose it on Levon . LOL
Absolutely love this video. So fun to see the great Elton subconsciously "playing the piano" even when he isn't! Watch hand at O:52. :)
Beautiful - thank you so much for sharing this and making the world a happier place because of it. Love to you!
Sir Elton does it his way ... and in a great way !
Beautiful song-I have this album and this is one of my best and most favroite songs on the album and am glad Brian wrote it. Elton did this the best way he could. Thanks for the post here.
Beautiful version.
Probably the only song where I hear the last chorus and it makes me melt. Elton kills this. Like clarese76 said, he sold the song. Brilliant.
He nailed it
Way to go, Elton.
This is the first time I've ever seen him not behind a piano. Mind blowing! :-O
So soulful. What a great cover.
He nails this.
A simply complex and magnificent song.
I can tell that Elton expresses a lot of emotion when he sings I actually do that too do
Outstanding, and that’s an understatement
Beautiful cover by Elton
one of the best songs ever made & A COVER TO MATCH .. BRIAN WILSON and ELTON just have to make a record together ..
musical geometry, beautiful beyond words
Fantastic! Powerful!
Bernie Taupin introduced Elton onstage at his 60th birthday party calling him and ill "quote" Here's To The Greatest Melody Writer In Popular Music,He has beaten Elvis Presley's Record for a consecutive top ten hit in the pop charts,throughout the 1970's and 1980s.Elton holds the All Time Record-for the greatest selling single ever in popular music when he rewrote "Candle In The Wind" for princess diana, There's not a doubt in my mind where he stands in music,and his career is not yet finished.
Ohhhhhhh how I love you Elton !!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx thank you !!!!
Wow this is great. I like hearing peoples interpretations of Beach Boys tunes.
amazing vocals.
One of my favorite artists. He has and is such a gift. Born with pure soul and a lyrical genuis. Sir Elton sing baby!!!❤❤❤😂
God Bless Sir Elton. Great version. I'm not big on the Beach Boys but I love Pet Sounds and this is a great cover
Remember the high voices behind him get him out of trouble. But he did a good job and he seemed to enjoy himself. The audience loved it.
Great Elton!
nice cover, one of my favorite tunes ever...he nails it.
I actually like it! I am a huge fan of Elton... Even he is a baritone, he can reach hgigh tones and this is great. I listen to it every day in mp3... i love it! I love Elton :D
He used to be tenor before his vocal surgery in 1986. He did well despite not having his full range
wow! Nice cover
Elton, this was beautiful...
This is the best cover I've seen of this song. Elton and the band are point on. There is nothing better than the original though.
Superb orchestration and execution -- a wonderful tribute! Good on ya, Sir Reg ...
Mike H.
me too !! And he sounds really really good !!!!
Wonderful Elton!
Maravilhosoooo!!!
magic
Elton looked like he had a lot of fun doing this!:-)
I love it!
beautifully done!
Brian Wilson was and is a sonic genius.
EJ's cover is just great. He's unconscious in his ability to wring the most out of anything he decides to sing.
Elton is a great artist.
He seems kind of awkward standing, but you can't really blame him. He's used to singing and playing/sitting. Still a good cover though.
impecable
Good on you Reg/Elton..!! A challenging song to sing....shows true respect for the 'Boys....
My beautiful wife walked down the aisle to this song at our wedding, I love it everyday because it reminds me of how lucky i am
Would love to see him live
nailed it elton!
When you realized Sinatra or Jazz singers could have covered that gem, with such delicate notes during the verses, and all of it.
What can I say????Great!!!!
Amo!
Massa!
As good as this is, it only makes me miss the great Carl Wilson, that much more. Carl, you were the heart of The Beach boys, and this was your song. Wolfsky9
Out on a limb here. But this is Elton.
Very nice version.
very, very nice!
Amen, and amen.
mooooolto ben fatto ,bravo ej,fedele all'originale come piace a me, troppu togu
wow, this is great :)
These people know they're only in the shadow of a true master 😊
Super!!!!
first notes remind me Can you feel the love tonight also sang by Elton
Imagine him singing this nowadays
The best.
he respects and likes the Beach Boys
👏👏👏👏👏👏
that veronica vaughn is one fine piece of ace!
Elton sounds fantastic. He's so uncomfortable when he's not seated at the piano.
@Karateworm Correct...plus Brian would sing all the parts for a song while in the studio awaiting Carl, Dennis, Al, Mike, and Bruce to return from touring, thereby having a frame of reference for them to record their vocals.
Pet Shop Sounds! Ha ha. Elton should make that album.