This is a very special song to me. I took my best friend to see Elton John along with my mom and this was her favorite song from him. She sadly passed away suddenly this year 2021and this song gets more and more special to me.I cherish the memories! Thank you Judi
This video reminds me of how much I miss Dee Murray. He was one of the best. With him on bass & backing vocals, & now with Guy Babylon on keys, heaven does have one helluva band! As for this song, this performance, Elton, the rest of the band - all are the best. I cannot add anything else to that statement. Thanks Elton, Bernie, Davey, Dee, Nigel, Caleb, Ray, James, Guy, John, Kenny, Roger, Kiki, Gus & the rest for all of the wonderful music & memories. Life is better because of your music.
I was at this wonderful concert. Saw Nik Kershaw, Big Country, Kool and the Gang and others. Elton was fantastic. Those were the days when you could still take in your own beer and food.
Elton fans ..Aug 86.Start of the American leg of tour. Pine Knob .Michigan. Were the first postponed shows due to voice issues.I attended this show and Yes he was pissed..I saw the rainfilled show in Toronto .CNE about a week later. his voice was super !! He had problems on &off until finally after the last Australian show he was properly diagnosed and had vocal surgery..Thank god he could even still sing !!! The Best solo artist of the last 50 years !!!!!
The greatest version of this tour was when they played Worster MA...there is a version of it if you look for it. The crowd in Chicago gave him a 5 minute standing ovation and barely let him start the next song...
@@polligero3000 i personally prefer the song without the falsetto. the falsetto was just a gimmick imo didnt add emotion. i prefer the richer vocals in the later years
What are you talking about? His voice is still in wicked shape in 85 for live aid. He didn't lose it until 1986 when he went on tour in Australia. He has his high range here, he hits all the Bb's in the song no problem. The mid 80's were when his voice was at it's best. I agree about the white piano, it never sounded anywhere near as good.
Okay, I've watched this like 50 times since discovering it a few weeks ago. Best fucking version of this song ever!!! Thank you uploaders for alllowing me to see a side of Elton John I didn't even know existed!
~ This is by far the BEST version of rocket man Ever sung and i think it will always stay that way, His force is more hmm how to put it.. "Charcoal" or Horsey I'm not sure it's just not the same. ~
I remember this concert well.Stood for 12hrs watching brilliant acts like Kool and the gang,Nik Kershaw and his band,Wang chung"Remember them"? The old Radio one dj's presented the show on the day.DLT,Paul Gambuchinni,Annie Nightengale,Gary davies.....To finnish off a perfect day,this guy finnished off his world tour with a totally brilliant concert.Got loads of pictures of the day.:)
I love how into this live performance he was, he just is a musical master, and I have to give props to Bernie too for those lyrics. I was born in '86 and i so wish I was born earlier cuz this new music sucks!
The Keep Right On guitar solo fitted so bloody well on this tour... Davey wrote time ago on Musinq that even Elton though it was his thing LOL... BTW 7:00 - 7:25...Just brilliant...
I was at this gig and the helicopter that took those overhead shots was bloody annoying. Also at 6:55 the Too Low For Zero drum machine was triggered by mistake causing a few bum notes by the band. It's been taken out in the mix but isn't it funny the things you remember?
@Lightner445555555555 I really, really miss the falsetto in "Love LIes Bleeding" but then again if I try to imagine "And The House Fell Down" in that light airy voice he used to have it just sounds weird... : )
yeah, good point. i still thought he sounded great in the early 80s when he could still hit those notes. since the mid 80s, it is almost painful to hear him sing rocket man and songs like that where he needs to find that higher range.. still love him, but the early 80s and seventies were my favorite EJ..
I'll give you that. I've been watching some of his 2012-13 stuff lately and it's almost like his voice isn't as choked up sounding in his higher register!
Right before he completely lost the upper range of his voice and got pretty raspy [he had to have emergency surgery on his vocal chords in 1987]. They should put this whole show on DVD.
@torturedej It's just personal preference at that point. I love his voice on Tumbleweed Connection especially, raw and unkempt. I personally prefer him as a big powerful tenor, which he's displaying well here and on other tracks during those years.
no way his early 70's voice had a stronger falsetto which he used brilliantly in so many of his classic material from his first 1/2 dozen lps tunes like tiny dancer levon,this tune,croc rock..these tunes don't sound as good now after his operation, if you notice he sings all the cool falsetto parts w/ a straight voice & it takes the flavor out of the song because theres no break from his voice, before he would alternate between the two and it was what made the songs.
HAHAHA... high or not, who cares? I can't name three or four people who can sing/perform at that level STRAIGHT. That guy performs like a fu**ing alien.
Levon i s a classic. always has been a favorite of mine. check out EJ singing "imagine" in central park in 1980.. better than lennon in my opinion.. i know that is a strong statement
George Michael is good but he was a lot cheesier with his breathiness and songs like "Father Figure." He didn't suck but Elton was a lot more rockin and pure.
The weird thing is, immediately following his surgery, he actually went back to his tenor for a couple years. 1988-1990 or so. Also, I have to respectfully disagree. From 1998 on his voice has sounded increasingly haggard, choked and slurred. I hope this doesn't paint me as a hater because I LOVE his stuff up until then. He doesn't have to be a tenor or have falsetto to be a good singer, he just needs to sing well, and he increasingly hasn't. :(
This is one of the best songs I have ever heard.
This is a very special song to me. I took my best friend to see Elton John along with my mom and this was her favorite song from him. She sadly passed away suddenly this year 2021and this song gets more and more special to me.I cherish the memories! Thank you Judi
Ely from Italy ...song my Life... best friend Elton John
I'm sure she will be rocking to it from a special place in EXELSIS 4ever!! FORZA
God bless you, Anthea. 💛🙏🏼
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This video reminds me of how much I miss Dee Murray. He was one of the best. With him on bass & backing vocals, & now with Guy Babylon on keys, heaven does have one helluva band! As for this song, this performance, Elton, the rest of the band - all are the best. I cannot add anything else to that statement. Thanks Elton, Bernie, Davey, Dee, Nigel, Caleb, Ray, James, Guy, John, Kenny, Roger, Kiki, Gus & the rest for all of the wonderful music & memories. Life is better because of your music.
I was at this wonderful concert. Saw Nik Kershaw, Big Country, Kool and the Gang and others.
Elton was fantastic.
Those were the days when you could still take in your own beer and food.
Elton fans ..Aug 86.Start of the American leg of tour. Pine Knob .Michigan. Were the first postponed shows due to voice issues.I attended this show and Yes he was pissed..I saw the rainfilled show in Toronto .CNE about a week later. his voice was super !! He had problems on &off until finally after the last Australian show he was properly diagnosed and had vocal surgery..Thank god he could even still sing !!! The Best solo artist of the last 50 years !!!!!
This is my favorite version of this song. Elton's vocals are superb...and Davey's guitar playing is stellar!
Thanks!
And that right there my friends, is how it's done.
We Loved you in South Dakota , thank you!
He's just so talented. It's unbelievable,
This song never die..
Is it possible this is the greatest version ever of this sublime song? Goddamn.
pup lover Yes Sir!
He was on fire at this show! So many definitive versions of his classics were recorded at this show at Wembley!
The greatest version of this tour was when they played Worster MA...there is a version of it if you look for it.
The crowd in Chicago gave him a 5 minute standing ovation and barely let him start the next song...
1986 Sydney Australia is better. But this is 2nd in my eyes
Indeed indeed !
Best Rocket Man version ever!!!! I love it!!!!! Brilliant! I'm speechless!
Genio
amen to that, the nighttime concert and the breaking hearts tour are the pinnacle of elton john in my opinon
He still had the voice at that time...a very touching and lovely song! Sir Elton!
Man. Those to have been fortunate to have been there.
Elton thank u for your music its helps keep us sane today with all the bull shit . It takes me away from it all . Thank u
Bullshit like his new remix "Cold Heart "with Dua Lipa. Make me sick 🤢🤮
Its good to hear Elton singing with his original voice.
I saw this tour in Detroit. I still have the program.
This is the BEST video of Rocket Man so far!
Sempre foram Top das galáxias, ele e a banda...👏👏👏❤️
I saw this Live aid performance on Mtv 1984 ,I vegged out on the sofa all day and watched this great singer, awsome.
Best version of this song I ever heard
Wow. This is awesome.
The greatest Rocket Man version of all time! no other words needed
polligero3000 Have you seen his 1999 version in Pontevedra? or even the one in Sacramento last October was good too
Floyd Collins Yes I have, but without falsetto this song isn't the same anymore, at least in terms of vocal performance
@@polligero3000 i personally prefer the song without the falsetto. the falsetto was just a gimmick imo didnt add emotion. i prefer the richer vocals in the later years
Dee's base line makes this song :-) wish he was still with us.
One of the best voices ever in my opinion
Elton John, é um anjo emprestado por Deus na terra, para encantar o mundo. Ele é uma lenda, inoxidável!!
Simmmmm
What are you talking about? His voice is still in wicked shape in 85 for live aid. He didn't lose it until 1986 when he went on tour in Australia. He has his high range here, he hits all the Bb's in the song no problem. The mid 80's were when his voice was at it's best. I agree about the white piano, it never sounded anywhere near as good.
Okay, I've watched this like 50 times since discovering it a few weeks ago. Best fucking version of this song ever!!! Thank you uploaders for alllowing me to see a side of Elton John I didn't even know existed!
Elton John in his prime. Although he still kicks ass.
his voice was at his peak in the early 80's 1986 being the last year of the 'falsetto'
Fantastic Davey
Sempre belle le sue Song...anche dopo anni e anni ... Elton Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was in fire!!! God bless!!
I love the face he makes at 5:22!!!!
Epic, superb!
~ This is by far the BEST version of rocket man Ever sung and i think it will always stay that way, His force is more hmm how to put it.. "Charcoal" or Horsey I'm not sure it's just not the same. ~
... großartig und zeitlos!
the golden's times of rock ||||||||||
He had the best voice in the mid 1980s.
groovy rocketman great performance indeed
When he still had his voice... nice.
I ❤
Awesome singer! Legend!
Great song
I remember this concert well.Stood for 12hrs watching brilliant acts like Kool and the gang,Nik Kershaw and his band,Wang chung"Remember them"? The old Radio one dj's presented the show on the day.DLT,Paul Gambuchinni,Annie Nightengale,Gary davies.....To finnish off a perfect day,this guy finnished off his world tour with a totally brilliant concert.Got loads of pictures of the day.:)
Nossa como era nova Elton John
For sure.. I thought this was when his voice was in it's prime.. love early 80s elton
génialissime et surtout il aime les autres !
from the end of the world to our town, Springfield, MO April 16th 2011
I love how into this live performance he was, he just is a musical master, and I have to give props to Bernie too for those lyrics. I was born in '86 and i so wish I was born earlier cuz this new music sucks!
Te amo Elton que genio
His voice was still superb before the vocal chord operation a couple of years later.
This band is TIGHT
he's brilliant.
✍️SALUDOS A INGLATERRA REINO UNIDO. ❤️
wow....that scene (at just a little past 8:00) where a fly-by of a packed Wembley was shown...amazing...
Look at those drums! little 6 x 12? lol...super power toms! Ah the 80's. : )
The Artist!!!
Elton is at his best with Nigel, Dee & Davey behind him.
Sluff Adlin May Dee rest in peace.
ELTON JOHN LOVE YOU!
EPIC.
SIR QUERIDO UM SUPERSTAR DA MUSICA POP
Just wow
The Keep Right On guitar solo fitted so bloody well on this tour...
Davey wrote time ago on Musinq that even Elton though it was his thing LOL...
BTW 7:00 - 7:25...Just brilliant...
Taking off , Coke and Gin fueled and damn rock solid Captain Fantastic On !
A rocket maaaaaahaahaahan rocket man...
Yes it seems he's being more adventures with his higher range as he gets older.
I was at this gig and the helicopter that took those overhead shots was bloody annoying. Also at 6:55 the Too Low For Zero drum machine was triggered by mistake causing a few bum notes by the band. It's been taken out in the mix but isn't it funny the things you remember?
❤❤❤tah
@Lightner445555555555 I really, really miss the falsetto in "Love LIes Bleeding" but then again if I try to imagine "And The House Fell Down" in that light airy voice he used to have it just sounds weird... : )
yeah, good point. i still thought he sounded great in the early 80s when he could still hit those notes. since the mid 80s, it is almost painful to hear him sing rocket man and songs like that where he needs to find that higher range.. still love him, but the early 80s and seventies were my favorite EJ..
@torturedej Agree completely! This set the benchmark for all to follow :-)
I'll give you that. I've been watching some of his 2012-13 stuff lately and it's almost like his voice isn't as choked up sounding in his higher register!
Rocketman!
@77edster
Dee, IMHO, was a mondo player. The whole band was really at the top of their game.
Davey Johnstone
Right before he completely lost the upper range of his voice and got pretty raspy [he had to have emergency surgery on his vocal chords in 1987].
They should put this whole show on DVD.
yupp yupp Elton !!!
@DuffMc81 what about George Michael?! both are great....
Why do you cats forget that he is SIR ELTON
*fan
@torturedej It's just personal preference at that point. I love his voice on Tumbleweed Connection especially, raw and unkempt. I personally prefer him as a big powerful tenor, which he's displaying well here and on other tracks during those years.
speaking of his voice.. whats up with the lower pitches toward the 90s and today?
와..
@Lightner445555555555 Yes,I agree..
EXCEPTIONAL !!!
What does he say at 6:23?
"R-O-C-K-E-T M-A-N I am a Rocket Man!".
Aaron Abas AHHHH of course!!!! Thanks :)
Rocketman
no way his early 70's voice had a stronger falsetto which he used brilliantly in so many of his classic material from his first 1/2 dozen lps tunes like tiny dancer levon,this tune,croc rock..these tunes don't sound as good now after his operation, if you notice he sings all the cool falsetto parts w/ a straight voice & it takes the flavor out of the song because theres no break from his voice, before he would alternate between the two and it was what made the songs.
I've just been squinting at the crowd shots to see if I can spot myself and the girlfriend.
HAHAHA... high or not, who cares? I can't name three or four people who can sing/perform at that level STRAIGHT. That guy performs like a fu**ing alien.
really? i did notice on the live in australia tour is voice was becoming increasing rough
he is glazed lol look at hes eyes oh elton lol
bobvilla11: are you kidding? "decent" this was from 1984. Hate to tell ya, his range was fully intact. You must be an amazing arm chair critic..
Gavin
No...I had to do a 5 page paper on drugs, how they're made, and the psychological effect of those drugs on people.
Levon i s a classic. always has been a favorite of mine. check out EJ singing "imagine" in central park in 1980.. better than lennon in my opinion.. i know that is a strong statement
hoobie06 -he was at his absolute best in the Central Park Concert IMO
not bad
George Michael is good but he was a lot cheesier with his breathiness and songs like "Father Figure." He didn't suck but Elton was a lot more rockin and pure.
The weird thing is, immediately following his surgery, he actually went back to his tenor for a couple years. 1988-1990 or so.
Also, I have to respectfully disagree. From 1998 on his voice has sounded increasingly haggard, choked and slurred. I hope this doesn't paint me as a hater because I LOVE his stuff up until then.
He doesn't have to be a tenor or have falsetto to be a good singer, he just needs to sing well, and he increasingly hasn't. :(
elton was at his peak 1984 macho man. 1986 was the end due to the abuse of his voice. he does well to sing in original keys