"But Not for Me" written by George & Ira Gershwin. Vocal by Elton John. Produced by Stephen Lindsey, from the Soundtrack "Four Weddings and a Funeral".
ah some one who hears.....and understands ..so much more pleasure from music when all aspects are fully appreciated....... this arrangement is brilliant.
Brilliant! Wondered who the arranger was. A master, JL was top drawer imo. (Not Like This/Al Jarreau was another). Lovely keys sound as per the real 80/90s in many US productions. We over here in the UK, on the other hand, had only 'songs' played by keyboardists with one finger talent and little else. Many thanks . . .
Damn! What an arangement. So smart. Celebrate the musicians who handled this song. Many of the best of their day have done this song over the 90 years since it was written. What an Accompaniment . Works with Elton.
Very nice version, fits the movie very well. I always said that instead of Wet Wet Wet, this should've been the song everyone was forced to hear for 6 months straight haha
I can’t believe I just now, after all this time, discovered this is Elton John performing this song!! 🤦🏼♀️ I never knew. Hands down best rendition. Ever. He’s never sounded more perfect than he does here 😍❤️
@@crossleydd42 I'm a keyboardist so that's one of the first things to attract my attention. You may be able to find the arranger in the album liner notes. I did that years back on another album - Vicio by Simone - because I really enjoyed the arrangement and I wanted to talk to the person who did it ... which I was able to.
Wow! This guy actually has a voice! Rich, deep vibrato, wonderful intonation, perfect on all counts. I had no idea. I mean, can't be blamed for thinking he was always a mediocre singer after listening to all the "modern" songs he's sung. But this -- this is Gershwin. THE Gershwins, who composed some of the most gorgeous and difficult-to-sing songs ever. And Reggie (Elton, of course) just knocks it out of the park, effortlessly. I'm pleasantly surprised and truly overjoyed that he actually possesses a real, developed singer's voice. Thank you, Reggie, for gracing us with your gorgeous voice.
Elton and the Gershwins, who knew? Such a nice surprise. to RonnieFriend: very nice upload with the fade-ins, and the slow zooms in and out. Good job everyone! :>)
Harry Connick Jr., move over,... and you too, Chairman Frank 'Ole Blue Eyes' Sinatra,... for Mr. Reggie Dwight, aka, Elton John, has set the new standard with his rendition of "But Not For Me".
My favorite version! From the movie , "Four Weddings and a Funeral"
Mine too
Same
Yup.
Judy Garland en los 40...la recomiendo!!!
Same here :-)
gran versión
Holy Sh!t! That was awesome!
Elton and Bernie just got the Gershwin prize - March 21, 2024.
Loved this version since the first time I heard it, in 96'
For those of us who are still single, we'll always have this song.
Never thought that Elton could pull off a song like this. It was excellent!!! And the arrangement was TOP KNOTCH!!!
The song is from the jazz era Cole Porter Elton did a fantastic homage to a beautiful song 🎵 ❤
George and Ira Gershwin, not Cole Porter.
I live this song and never knew this was Elton! Love it even more now.
Dam...I have the soundtrack on cd and never bothered to read who sang this. He sings this great!
song for "4 weddings and one funeral". So good. So beautiful with Mr Elton John
Came here because of the movie Four Wedding and a Funeral. Great tune!
Coolrockndad yessss, loved the movie but the song always captivated me
Great videos,thanks.
My very favorite version of this song. Love it!
Totally agree❤
Yes indeed
Elton John's reach as a singer is in a class of itself. Amazing versatility!
My favorite version !
I love his phrasing and upbeat tempo. My favorite version ❤
I love this song. So beautiful. Elton did it justice!
amen to that i love it
what a brilliant version of this great song; Elton John is a great musician. The arrangement is fantastic.
"With Love to lead the way, I've seen more skies of grey, than any Russian play could guarantee." Absolutely one of my all-time favorite rhymes.
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No kidding? Who would have thought. One of my favorite arrangements ever.
Musical arranging is everything.
ah some one who hears.....and understands ..so much more pleasure from music when all aspects are fully appreciated....... this arrangement is brilliant.
Beautiful ❤❤
A fantastic voce...it's a dream
I love Elton John's version.
Such a great arrangement! Perfect for Elton's voice too...
Genious behind this brilliant arrangement is Jeremy Lubbock (4/6/1931 - 29/01/2021).
Brilliant! The intro is beyond fabulous. Add to that Elton John's vocals and you have a classic.
Brilliant! Wondered who the arranger was. A master, JL was top drawer imo. (Not Like This/Al Jarreau was another). Lovely keys sound as per the real 80/90s in many US productions. We over here in the UK, on the other hand, had only 'songs' played by keyboardists with one finger talent and little else. Many thanks . . .
Lubbock was the best arranger for that era@@mytlemeboy
Certainly up there with the best, Teemu. Sax player possibly Ernie Watts d'you think . . . ?
Still on this one, it's bugging me. Sax player. Gotta be The Man. Mr Brecker isn't it . .
I loved the way Elton looked at this time between 1993-94! So handsome! Loved the dark hair! He looks so much better with dark brown hair.
You mean dark wig?
he looks very nice in the red suit.
"they are writing song of love ,but not for me" one of the most beautiful lyrics of the time and the melody.
from four weddings and a funeral
From Girl Crazy.
THE best version of this classic song. Love the sexy saxophone.
I love this! Best rendition ever.
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Best Version, thanks Elton !💕
Tell us about love ! Take us far away from COVIDLAND.
EJ has one of the best voices ever!!! Love his music.
This is a great version of an old classic song.
Gershwin. I like the way Judy Garland croons this lovely song.
Sir Elton sings Gershwin - what a jewel!
Damn! What an arangement. So smart. Celebrate the musicians who handled this song. Many of the best of their day have done this song over the 90 years since it was written. What an Accompaniment . Works with Elton.
Very nice version, fits the movie very well. I always said that instead of Wet Wet Wet, this should've been the song everyone was forced to hear for 6 months straight haha
Well done Elton. Didn't know you could do the classics. Fabulous.More! More!
best music, best movie
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He sounds amazing. This is real music
Love this version
Elton with strings... everyone's a winner!
This arrangement is so lush!
I love how old music is not about packaging, it's all about the sound :)
So classy and lovely.
Best version of this song.
Beautiful version, hard to find
I am so glad that Elton John sang some Gershwin. I enjoyed your video.
------Ellen
Glad U enjoyed! Yes, it's a great cover!/Ronnie
Only a fantastic singer as Elton John could sings like that !!!
Une très belle version.
Je suis d'accord!
Timeles ♥️love Gershwin forever ❤Ella Fitzgerald Judy Garland Nat King Cole marvelous
Hi Christina, how's your day going with you?
Looove this movie
Best version for me.
I love that tune
Best version .
Excellent song especially the Lyrics 🌹❤️
The pun towards the end of the song is intelligent, brilliant and surprising.
Four weddings in a funeral 1994 scarlet. Charlotte coleman RIP
I just love this version, Elton, no kidding!
Exquisite!
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Wonderful!
I can’t believe I just now, after all this time, discovered this is Elton John performing this song!! 🤦🏼♀️ I never knew. Hands down best rendition. Ever. He’s never sounded more perfect than he does here 😍❤️
Teri Dactyl I fell in love with this interpretation when I watched 'Four Weddings..' awesome username btw...
@@absdyna Ditto gang
Teri Dactyl never knew this is Elton
Voce fantastica
Oh really amazing version
Just Sooo perfect for Eltons voice!!
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Ein wunderschöner Song….klasse gesungen Elton.🤩
fantastic
The best version:-)))
Most musicians will agree that the bass line adds a lot.
blends well with the strings.
Featured in FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL…..
They don't write them like this anymore. Elton sounds very good.
Exquisitaaaa! Que erótica música , super sensual el saxx!!
De mi película favorita 4 bodas y un funeral!!
me gusta terriblemente esta cancion. me transporta al cielo
I love it!
Awesome version!
I can't find this on Spotify 😢
Me neither
SUPERB!!!
Ira (and George) would love the saxophone.
Who wrote the wonderful arrangement of this song?
it's a beautiful arrangement, those strings are perfect, and that Dx7 keyboard patch is nice too
I hadn't really noticed the keyboard's part before, so thanks for drawing my attention to it!😊
@@crossleydd42 I'm a keyboardist so that's one of the first things to attract my attention.
You may be able to find the arranger in the album liner notes. I did that years back on another album - Vicio by Simone - because I really enjoyed the arrangement and I wanted to talk to the person who did it ... which I was able to.
Wow! This guy actually has a voice! Rich, deep vibrato, wonderful intonation, perfect on all counts. I had no idea. I mean, can't be blamed for thinking he was always a mediocre singer after listening to all the "modern" songs he's sung. But this -- this is Gershwin. THE Gershwins, who composed some of the most gorgeous and difficult-to-sing songs ever. And Reggie (Elton, of course) just knocks it out of the park, effortlessly. I'm pleasantly surprised and truly overjoyed that he actually possesses a real, developed singer's voice. Thank you, Reggie, for gracing us with your gorgeous voice.
His voice changed from the 1970s to the 1990s, obviously.
Tune 👌🎈
Elton and the Gershwins, who knew? Such a nice surprise. to RonnieFriend: very nice upload with the fade-ins, and the slow zooms in and out. Good job everyone! :>)
Thanx!
lots of great versions of this song, ella fitzgerald and linda rondstadt do awesome versions also
Sempre bellissima ❤
When I get married, I guarantee you that I won't look like a meringue.
My Heroes!!! 😍😍❤️❤️💕💕
Wonderful song and Elton John's is the best version
What a coincidence that the ad was from four weddings and a funeral which this song is from
El gran maestro Elton John!
Nice job by Elton on George Gershwin's music and Ira Gershwin's clever lyric.
Splendido!
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Can’t forget the day I broke up with my ex and listened this song on the radio
Don't attack a song , try to nurse it ,try to caress it , don't go to war with it.
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Harry Connick Jr., move over,... and you too, Chairman Frank 'Ole Blue Eyes' Sinatra,... for Mr. Reggie Dwight, aka, Elton John, has set the new standard with his rendition of "But Not For Me".
Agree
Arrangiamento di grande livello e di gran gusto. Orchestra ottima
マジでこの曲しか勝たん。
Absolutely. Then again, all Gershwin's songs win. Winners, all.
4 bodas y un funeral.
Que bela canção.
Elton John irei sempre admirar suas belas canções.
Tan sensual el sax!
Se antoja hacer muchas cosas con esta música!!