*Proves how well loved Taylor was being that Elton John performed a tribute to him. Beautiful. RIP Taylor you're rocking with the greats on the other side now*
I can't even begin to imagine how how Dave feels now,he just lost his best friend, it was hard enough when he lost kurt..the loss of Taylor will be just crippling. R.i.p Taylor
Well we all know daves stand on the vaccine and how it pertained to the foo fighters staff and fans,wonder if he can sleep at night now or look at himself in the mirror,RIP Oliver😭
@@virginiaknighten4687 He means he's an anti vaxer and needs to use Taylor's death for his personal rhetoric / complaining . (For all you people that react to me thinking i'm talking about D.Grohl ...I'm not !! If you would be bothered to read the whole context ,you'd see ,i'm responding to @Virginia knighten explaining to her what "anti vaxer " @colin munro meant .
Didn’t realize how close a friend TH was to EJ. Everyone loses loved ones and it’s extremely hard when it comes as a surprise. Sir John couldn’t have worded it better.
So, so sad. Amazing how those demons sink their claws into you, even when you have so much to live for. RIP, Taylor. On another note, I can’t believe Elton is 75…he still sounds sooo great.
@@elementgypsy i agree with what you said, but this scenario has played out the same way many times, man found in his hotel room. i am NOT making fun of any one here, i am feeling just as shitty as everyone else when they first heard this. for his wife, children, friends and i"m sure its going to take dave a long time to get over this, you could just see how much fun they had being together. taylor can drum for curt now in rock & roll heaven.
@@fredsmith3471 Exactly, plus Taylor had a history of heroin abuse…he was in a coma from OD’ing back in 2000, so I doubt any reputable doctor would prescribe him opiate pain meds knowing that.
Elton is amazing. It is so sad to have everything but there is something missing from your life. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and kids, and of course Dave and the Foo Fighters. I have heard his comments on losing Kurt, but Taylor was closer to him. Taylor was loved by so many and it is so sad and tragic. It is sad that so many amazing musicians have been lost to drugs.
RIP Taylor, you seemed like a true Gentleman,Husband,Father, Musician and an all round absolute God on that beautiful kit.. You'll be missed by all I'm sure.. Condolences to, Family, Friends,Band members and America.. God Bless Always.. Stephen.... Melbourne Australia..🙏🥁❤️
a more moving, or heartfelt tribute, couldn't possibly be given by anyone else. when e.j. pays you tribute, you can damn well believe that you've contributed to the betterment of society through your musical efforts......
Not just musical. He dedicated to my friend Eric in 2012, who sadly passed away the following august. I went to this exact event to relive that memory. That and on top of Taylor- was a pretty emotional night.
@@F0xSH0X1 I bet. got to see him a couple of years ago on this tour in san antonio. a friend and his wife couldn't make it so they gave me their amazing seats. seeing him play with Nigel and the rest from the goodbye ybr era was a treat as well. I'd seen him many times before and was crying like a baby through the entire show......
When experiencing death from people that is waaay to young like Taylor was, I appreciate even more that we still have people like Elton John, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Ozzy Osbourne, Joni Mitchell, Phil Collins and soo many more. People deserve to become old.
Unfortunately there were misguided people that thought something with a 99.9% survival rate posed a threat and either imposed a rule that people needed those jabs or people who thought they needed it. These are crimes against humanity.
If you are old enough to have heard this song on vinyl when it first came out, then you are very lucky and this song probably holds more than one strong memory for you. I got the feels within a few seconds of him starting the keyboard sequence. R.I.P. Mr. Hawkins, you could have lived a little longer so more of us could have known you a little better.
Many props to Elton for this. Makes me happy when fellow musicians notice how talented other musicians are. Even when they're not in the same genre of music. 💔 There goes my hero. Rest In Paradise Taylor. 😢
Thank you for the tribute. Taylor was raised in Texas and as most all Texan musicians he was always courteous and kind to everyone he met. The world lost a great man, father, friend, and musician. R.I.P. Taylor Hawkins.
@@margyritchie2702 I know some sweet hearted musicians out there, most of the ones I know are transplants. Some day I hope to see your beautiful state and the Pacific Ocean.
@@VonBluesman it's a beautiful place to live. I'm inland but grew up in Torrance Redondo Beach area Funnest place to be a teen. The house I grew up in cost 14.000 now 1.3 million 1600 SF Broad b4 Kaufman 1956 built 1.2 miles from Redondo pier. Best schools in Cali
An incredibly heartfelt tribute by one of the greatest musicians of all time to another of the greatest musicians of all time. RIP Taylor. You may have been more loved and respected than you knew. ❤️🥁
It’s amazing how much positive energy musicians and entertainers give the people of the earth ,..and how missed they are by thousands ..how they sparkle..because how would humanity go without music..no passion or flow ...
Elton, I don’t think you would ever comprehend how much this would mean to Taylor. He’d get so shy, but then super hyper-excited. “DUDE! What the hell” he say. Doesn’t get much bigger than this.
after all this time, so many songs, yet I know which one it is from the first chord. Big up the legend Elton John, RIP Taylor Hawkins, and thank you both for everything - the world would be a much more drab, dull place without people like you in it.
Rest In Peace Taylor … shining down ☀️ rays from his stick 🥁 bag in heaven .. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and love of music TH 🎶 you inspired so many of us .. great tribute Sir Elton.. 🙏🏼🇦🇺🦘🦘
One of the funniest and awesome musical talented drummers ever when I hear thunder in the distance I'll just believe it's Taylor Hawkins playing us a song on the drums..RIP Prayers for his family and the foo fighters!!!! Your not hurting anymore!
A tribute to life by Sir Elton John himself. An absolute legend paying homage to another absolute legend. Life doesn't get more real than that. Thank you, Sir Elton John.
man elton john has done tributes for so many people in these past few years and its just heart breaking... always check up on your friends and ya people. i love you all and especially you elton
Famous people pass and the tributes come out. It's obvious when some touch many more than you'd expect. Taylor Hawkins was one such person. I have heard so many fellow musicians say some very intimate and touching things about him. He must have been a very special soul.
Shame the song is cut short, but anyway thanks for posting this. I've read some bozos shit-talking Taylor because of his past addiction. Stupid. Taylor was awesome, and Elton John's acknowledgement of his greatness in this tribute really is what matters. R.I.P. Taylor Hawkings, Love ya, Elton John, Long live Rock n Roll.
Love it... If you don't love THE KING ELTON JOHN YOU ARE OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY... TAYLOR SHINNED THE SAME LIGHT AND ENERGY💯!!! LIFE IS NEVER FAIR, BUT YOU HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING..... RIP TAYLOR
Taylor was a beam of light. I met him when I was a waiter at a resort on Maui in 2001, he had the toothiest smile ever, so nice, sweet, scarcastic. Heartbreaking. R.I.P
Taylor was loved by the whole music world obviously and he probably didn't know it. So sad. Rip bro. Thoughts and prayers to his wife, 3 kids and The Foo Fighters.
Lovely thing for Elton to do, I have seen the Foo Fighters 3 times and they rock, I was due to see them again this year and they have cancelled due to Taylor being taken so early. My heart goes out to them and Taylor's family, I wish them the best.
*Proves how well loved Taylor was being that Elton John performed a tribute to him. Beautiful. RIP Taylor you're rocking with the greats on the other side now*
Amen!!!!
Lets hope Elton John got tripled jabbed as well...
I hate when people say RIP. If he went to hell then it's not RIP.
@@mikehodges4629 IF HELL IS FULL WITH GREAT MUSICIANS AND I GO THERE ILL BE RIP MODAFACKA!!!!!
Sir Elton John
I bet Taylor never knew how actually huge he was in the music world! 🙏 RIP little brother.
I think he knew how huge he was. The beauty of Taylor is, he didn't give a shit! He just wanted to play.
@@StopMAGA sounds like he didn't give a shit about his wife and kids either.
Oh well, his choice.
@@rolledroofing9504 Mate, respectfully don't go saying that kind of stuff right now
My first thought was I wonder if Taylor Hawkins knew how much he was admired.
@@jakemalone9705 Only Good Junkie is a Dead Junkie.
I can't even begin to imagine how how Dave feels now,he just lost his best friend, it was hard enough when he lost kurt..the loss of Taylor will be just crippling. R.i.p Taylor
Even more ..
Well we all know daves stand on the vaccine and how it pertained to the foo fighters staff and fans,wonder if he can sleep at night now or look at himself in the mirror,RIP Oliver😭
@@Butch_Breaker Well yeah it will,goes without saying. he lost his best friend and band member of the last 25yrs
@@colinmunro7337 what do you mean?
@@virginiaknighten4687 He means he's an anti vaxer and needs to use Taylor's death for his personal rhetoric / complaining .
(For all you people that react to me thinking i'm talking about D.Grohl ...I'm not !! If you would be bothered to read the whole context ,you'd see ,i'm responding to @Virginia knighten explaining to her what "anti vaxer " @colin munro meant .
When this man is singing your tribute you know you were someone especially special.
That's an understatement if there ever was one.
Absolutely this
@@teresathomley3703 a great understatement
It's precious and priceless to see Elton pay tribute in such a dignified and honorable manner. Age does have a wisdom and beauty to it.
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@Right Hand It’s not rock and roll to stay cautioned in the aftermath of a global pandemic?
Elton is such a class act, what a nice tribute to Taylor Hawkins.
Taylor was such a music geek. Having Elton memorialize you has to be the ultimate gift.
I bet he was greeted with open arms by Freddie & Kurt. 💛 What an incredible jam session they must be having beyond this earthly realm. ♾🎤🎹🥁🎸
No offence but what a load of shit if you believe that....
he was greeted by Kurt and Chris Cornell when he crosses over. pretty sure he'll meet Freddie as well, quite soon even.
What a lovely image 🙏
Nice but no.
Elton John is still ridiculously good. What a voice!
That's the best Elton has sounded in years. The time away may have helped.
RIP TH
Nice words from Sir Elton. His empathy/compassion is inspiring.
Didn’t realize how close a friend TH was to EJ. Everyone loses loved ones and it’s extremely hard when it comes as a surprise. Sir John couldn’t have worded it better.
So, so sad. Amazing how those demons sink their claws into you, even when you have so much to live for. RIP, Taylor.
On another note, I can’t believe Elton is 75…he still sounds sooo great.
Chest pains...heart attack. One can be on antidepressants and have a rx for pain medication and not OD..
@@elementgypsy i agree with what you said, but this scenario has played out the same way many times, man found in his hotel room. i am NOT making fun of any one here, i am feeling just as shitty as everyone else when they first heard this. for his wife, children, friends and i"m sure its going to take dave a long time to get over this, you could just see how much fun they had being together. taylor can drum for curt now in rock & roll heaven.
@@elementgypsy
I know, but mixing antidepressants, benzos and opiods is VERY dangerous.
@@fredsmith3471
Exactly, plus Taylor had a history of heroin abuse…he was in a coma from OD’ing back in 2000, so I doubt any reputable doctor would prescribe him opiate pain meds knowing that.
A dead junkie who cares
That gave me chills and brought me to tears. We have heavy hearts for you and your family Taylor. Thank you for making this a better world.
Me too
My feelings exactly !!!
Wow same here ✅
TAYLOR HAWKINS! RIP. You're an absolute legend, and we ALL miss you. THANK YOU for rocking our souls.
Not a Legend, but a Junkie Burnout.
Sending love to Dave and the guys and †o Taylor's family and friends. Very, very sad.
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With a song, Elton can rip your heart into pieces and put it back together again. Legend! 🥺💗
Elton is amazing. It is so sad to have everything but there is something missing from your life. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and kids, and of course Dave and the Foo Fighters. I have heard his comments on losing Kurt, but Taylor was closer to him. Taylor was loved by so many and it is so sad and tragic. It is sad that so many amazing musicians have been lost to drugs.
I hope it wasn’t the clot shot
first thing i thought was.......shi* poor Dave, he must be devastated.............
@@isibealbidelia5457 Don’t be stupid
@@isibealbidelia5457 It wasn't, but I think it not being that makes you unhappy.
HEART BREAKING…..This is a beautiful tribute. RIP and God bless..
RIP Taylor, you seemed like a true Gentleman,Husband,Father, Musician and an all round absolute God on that beautiful kit..
You'll be missed by all I'm sure..
Condolences to, Family, Friends,Band members and America..
God Bless Always.. Stephen.... Melbourne Australia..🙏🥁❤️
And another Vax pusher who paid the price...
Hi fellow melburnian ❤️
@@leagueofshadows well Hello... cheers 👍🥁
a more moving, or heartfelt tribute, couldn't possibly be given by anyone else. when e.j. pays you tribute, you can damn well believe that you've contributed to the betterment of society through your musical efforts......
Not just musical. He dedicated to my friend Eric in 2012, who sadly passed away the following august. I went to this exact event to relive that memory. That and on top of Taylor- was a pretty emotional night.
@@F0xSH0X1 I bet. got to see him a couple of years ago on this tour in san antonio. a friend and his wife couldn't make it so they gave me their amazing seats. seeing him play with Nigel and the rest from the goodbye ybr era was a treat as well. I'd seen him many times before and was crying like a baby through the entire show......
Shine on you crazy diamond rest in peace taylor hawkins
*Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me* is my all time favorite Elton John song. ESPECIALLY the duet live with *George Michael*
X2 💕🥺
👆👋👋👋👋👋♥️🎧🎶🇧🇷
@Right Hand From the moment they're approved, vaccines stop being experimental. Same thing with everything you can get in life.
Vale OTH & GM. ❤️
You mean "Don't Let Your Son Go Down On Me?"
Beautiful tribute to Taylor Hawkins by Elton John.
We love ypu Elton.ty for remember ing a old rocker like taylor
That's beautiful from Elton, thank you Sir.👍🙏
He was so loved.
Beautiful - thank you for this ! RIP Taylor Hawkins 😥
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Thank you Elton for stopping & taking the time for Tyler
Elton John has really retained his voice so well.
When experiencing death from people that is waaay to young like Taylor was, I appreciate even more that we still have people like Elton John, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Ozzy Osbourne, Joni Mitchell, Phil Collins and soo many more. People deserve to become old.
Unfortunately there were misguided people that thought something with a 99.9% survival rate posed a threat and either imposed a rule that people needed those jabs or people who thought they needed it. These are crimes against humanity.
Billy Joel, Mick Jagger, to add a couple
He could have become old, enjoyed life with his wife and kids, and also grandkids....but he chose playing drums and taking drugs over them.
@@theh0lybible Why the disrespect to Taylor?
@@krispykrackers8826 no disrespect. Only sadness that his family was secondary to hos love of drums and drugs.
If you are old enough to have heard this song on vinyl when it first came out, then you are very lucky and this song probably holds more than one strong memory for you. I got the feels within a few seconds of him starting the keyboard sequence. R.I.P. Mr. Hawkins, you could have lived a little longer so more of us could have known you a little better.
I bought the 45 when it came out. It never gets old.
Thanks Elton for healing my grief.
Many props to Elton for this. Makes me happy when fellow musicians notice how talented other musicians are. Even when they're not in the same genre of music. 💔 There goes my hero. Rest In Paradise Taylor. 😢
Elton is a G. Love you Elton
I didn’t think I was going to cry about this... you don’t have to be a huge Foo Fighters fan to recognize the hole this left in so many.
As a 38 year old American i have to say I’ve enjoyed Elton since I was young but I’ve only grown to love and appreciate him more and more every year.
I’m an Okie who is listening to him since the early 70’s. His early albums stack up with the best anyone has to offer
A tribute to a great performer from a great performer. God bless.
I’ve been to hundreds of concerts, none better than Elton John. RIP Taylor.
Proud to say I was there at that exact concert! RIP Taylor ✌🏻❤️
I’m bawling at work
❤ Absolutely love this song, always have. Beautiful tribute from Elton John.
Tears just don't cut what this song means. What a beautiful tribute to Taylor and the Foo Fighters.
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💔 his words for Taylor were so well spoken... of course they were, it’s Lord Elton.
This is so nice from Elton to Taylor..
So sad..
See, this is what I love so much about artists. The kindred respect. Beautiful.
One amazing musician can tell when another amazing musician is gone.
Thank you for the tribute. Taylor was raised in Texas and as most all Texan musicians he was always courteous and kind to everyone he met. The world lost a great man, father, friend, and musician. R.I.P. Taylor Hawkins.
We're nice in Cali too!
@@margyritchie2702 I know some sweet hearted musicians out there, most of the ones I know are transplants. Some day I hope to see your beautiful state and the Pacific Ocean.
@@VonBluesman it's a beautiful place to live. I'm inland but grew up in Torrance Redondo Beach area
Funnest place to be a teen. The house I grew up in cost 14.000 now 1.3 million 1600 SF Broad b4 Kaufman 1956 built 1.2 miles from Redondo pier. Best schools in Cali
He left Texas for California at age 5
@@MotownGuitarJoe Quick learner, morals instilled at a very young age, the most important in life.
I loved Taylor he was like a little kid very humble always happy
An incredibly heartfelt tribute by one of the greatest musicians of all time to another of the greatest musicians of all time. RIP Taylor. You may have been more loved and respected than you knew. ❤️🥁
Such a gorgeous song... 💓😥💓
Hello NanaTrain how are you doing?
Wow! Elton!. I can't wait for Dave, Alanis, the Foos and whatever drummer that has the balls to play to come bursting through the door.
I'm from West Des Moines..Go Hawks..RIP Taylor.
Beautifully articulated speech from Elton❤
R.I.P Taylor 🖤
How hard it must be not to choke up with tears in your eyes while singing such an emotional song at this time .
It’s amazing how much positive energy musicians and entertainers give the people of the earth ,..and how missed they are by thousands ..how they sparkle..because how would humanity go without music..no passion or flow ...
Yall better give elton his flowers now while he still here literally all I ever see him do is perform and show love to the new generations of artists
This man wrote some of the greatest songs ever !!!!!
Actually Bernie Taupin wrote most of his classics but yes Elton put them to music.
@@roberttompkins6489 NOT REALLY !!!!
I was at this show in Des Moines & this is the moment I found out Taylor had passed 💔
Thank you Elton for this tribute. ❤️" Sad songs say so much"😥
Elton, I don’t think you would ever comprehend how much this would mean to Taylor. He’d get so shy, but then super hyper-excited. “DUDE! What the hell” he say. Doesn’t get much bigger than this.
after all this time, so many songs, yet I know which one it is from the first chord. Big up the legend Elton John, RIP Taylor Hawkins, and thank you both for everything - the world would be a much more drab, dull place without people like you in it.
thank you..
Hello Kaylynn how are you doing?
Rest In Peace Taylor … shining down ☀️ rays from his stick 🥁 bag in heaven ..
Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and love of music TH 🎶 you inspired so many of us .. great tribute Sir Elton..
🙏🏼🇦🇺🦘🦘
One of the funniest and awesome musical talented drummers ever when I hear thunder in the distance I'll just believe it's Taylor Hawkins playing us a song on the drums..RIP Prayers for his family and the foo fighters!!!! Your not hurting anymore!
You locked down Rock Star 25 years ago- Safe to say if Elton John is paying tribute to you, you are a certified Legend! RIP
Taylor and Charlie, we miss you.
Elton John is such a gentleman 👏
Definitely had alot more ti give, gone too soon. Thanks for being the heartbeat of this great music. Rest easy
A tribute to life by Sir Elton John himself. An absolute legend paying homage to another absolute legend. Life doesn't get more real than that. Thank you, Sir Elton John.
Eltons voice gets better and better lots of love xxx
Man,Elton John sending his love and compassion. Such an amazing, fantastic dude!! Love him and love and miss Taylor bigtime!! What a terrible loss😔
The tribute was very sweet, I hope Elton repeats it on all his farewell tours.
Great tribute Elton. R.I.P. Taylor, go with God.
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man elton john has done tributes for so many people in these past few years and its just heart breaking... always check up on your friends and ya people. i love you all and especially you elton
Linda homenagem à Taylor. Elton é lendário! 🖤
Taylor's coolness always shined....in EVERYTHING he did or said. R.I.P. brother.
Classy as usual.
Beautiful tribute.
And Elton is what...75? and can still sing like that. Wow.
Beautiful
Famous people pass and the tributes come out. It's obvious when some touch many more than you'd expect. Taylor Hawkins was one such person. I have heard so many fellow musicians say some very intimate and touching things about him. He must have been a very special soul.
Shame the song is cut short, but anyway thanks for posting this. I've read some bozos shit-talking Taylor because of his past addiction. Stupid. Taylor was awesome, and Elton John's acknowledgement of his greatness in this tribute really is what matters. R.I.P. Taylor Hawkings, Love ya, Elton John, Long live Rock n Roll.
Love it... If you don't love THE KING ELTON JOHN YOU ARE OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY... TAYLOR SHINNED THE SAME LIGHT AND ENERGY💯!!! LIFE IS NEVER FAIR, BUT YOU HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING..... RIP TAYLOR
Great vid omg
Taylor was a beam of light. I met him when I was a waiter at a resort on Maui in 2001, he had the toothiest smile ever, so nice, sweet, scarcastic. Heartbreaking. R.I.P
beautiful.,. painful
Now I am crying hard💔. Beautiful ❤.
RIP Taylor
Beautiful tribute, Sir Elton.
Beautiful tribute. Surprised he was on his radar, but I've heard.
Shocked.
Brilliant as always Elton.
As soon as Elton hit those keys, I cried. RIP Taylor Hawkins...
You know taylor hawkins is legendary when even elton john does it!
Elton John,one of the best, doesn't get any classier than that✌️ RIP Taylor 🙏
Taylor was loved by the whole music world obviously and he probably didn't know it. So sad. Rip bro. Thoughts and prayers to his wife, 3 kids and The Foo Fighters.
Thank You E L. Great tribute. Thank You
That Piano sounds so beautiful.
Lovely Gesture Sir Elton
And Rest In Peace Taylor Hawkings
I LOVE YOU SIR ELTON HERCULES JOHN!
It's amazing how good Elton still sounds at 75 years old. I don't know many artists that get that age and still have such a clear voice
He drinks tiger blood on Sundays..
Beautiful tribute Elton.
Lovely thing for Elton to do, I have seen the Foo Fighters 3 times and they rock, I was due to see them again this year and they have cancelled due to Taylor being taken so early. My heart goes out to them and Taylor's family, I wish them the best.
God bless you Elton, Taylor, your family and Dave… so heartbreaking. I can’t even wrap my head around it.
I loved listening to Taylor play. He will be sorely missed