Hearing this song live just adds that much more emotion to it. God, what a terrible crime this was and what a powerful statement this song is even today.
I was at that concert, too. Will always remember Elton telling us that he has a photo of Matthew by his coffee pot, and each day begins with a "Good morning, Matthew."
I'm a lesbian married to a transgender woman. Thank you for not hateing . Matthew would be happy and proud of the work president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris is doing for LGBTQ in America and for all of America
@@kevinjoseph517 You have posted this exact comment on every video about Matthew. Whatever the true or alternate story was with regards to how his horrific and violent death came about, Matthew now represents the face of so many gay men that ended up dead because of their sexual orientation. His death became a turning point...and that fact cannot be changed. The legislation against hate crimes that bears his name is a reality. "The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, 18 U.S.C. § 249 The Shepard Byrd Act is the first statute allowing federal criminal prosecution of hate crimes motivated by the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. The Act makes it a federal crime to willfully cause bodily injury, or attempt to do so using a dangerous weapon, because of the victim’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin. The Act also covers crimes committed because of the actual or perceived religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person, if the crime affected interstate or foreign commerce or occurred within federal special maritime or territorial jurisdiction."
Didn't know about the true meaning of this song up until now. It's a phenomenal song, I just wanted to check out a live version and found out about the deep topic it tells about.
I really felt bad for this guy until I read about who he truly was, and according to his killers it was purley robbery not due to his sexuality. Let's just say he wasn't the innocent guy who everyone paints him to be.
His death was not in vain. None of us except for Mother Theresa and Jesus Christ are truly innocent. He wasn't a Saint. Matthew's life and death made a difference for all of us. The country was changed the laws were changed for the better and it began with Matthew simply having lived.
Today marks 25 years. RIP Matthew. May your sacrifice never be forgotten
Matthew did not die in vain. His influence will last forever💔
Hearing this song live just adds that much more emotion to it. God, what a terrible crime this was and what a powerful statement this song is even today.
Saw Elton sing this at his 2011 Matthew Shepard Foundation benefit concert in Denver. It’s a beautiful and powerful tribute.
I was at that concert, too. Will always remember Elton telling us that he has a photo of Matthew by his coffee pot, and each day begins with a "Good morning, Matthew."
@@coleent.7710 I remember that too. That was a very special night. I am so glad I went.
This is my fav Elton John song. I'm a Christian who embraces all ppl as equals.
Christ never said a word against gays, but "judge not lest ye be judged"- hard to understand how so many "Christians" are obsessed with gays
I'm a lesbian married to a transgender woman. Thank you for not hateing . Matthew would be happy and proud of the work president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris is doing for LGBTQ in America and for all of America
RIP Matthew. Never forgotten. Oct 6 2020
a drug deal gone wrong...21 year old druggie.
@@kevinjoseph517 You have posted this exact comment on every video about Matthew. Whatever the true or alternate story was with regards to how his horrific and violent death came about, Matthew now represents the face of so many gay men that ended up dead because of their sexual orientation. His death became a turning point...and that fact cannot be changed. The legislation against hate crimes that bears his name is a reality.
"The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, 18 U.S.C. § 249
The Shepard Byrd Act is the first statute allowing federal criminal prosecution of hate crimes motivated by the victim’s actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. The Act makes it a federal crime to willfully cause bodily injury, or attempt to do so using a dangerous weapon, because of the victim’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin. The Act also covers crimes committed because of the actual or perceived religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability of any person, if the crime affected interstate or foreign commerce or occurred within federal special maritime or territorial jurisdiction."
@@singtweetypie yes his comment is really insensitive and tacky But that's the internet for you 😢
such a spectacular masterpiece from a senseless tragic moment in time
a drug deal gone wrong...21 year old druggie.
Jerk
Elton felt, and so did the others who mattered
RIP Matthew 🙏🏾
This is a real family tragedy and that young boy could have such a beautiful life
R.I.P. Matt you maybe gone but never forgotten!
a drug deal gone wrong...21 year old druggie.
Wrong
one of the best EJ songs from one of his best album " songs from the west coast "
Didn't know about the true meaning of this song up until now. It's a phenomenal song, I just wanted to check out a live version and found out about the deep topic it tells about.
We love and miss you Matthew
Thank You Elton John !
Rest In Peace, Matthew Shepard
a drug deal gone wrong...21 year old druggie.
The album it's on - songs from the west coast is really good 😃
Love you brother
H.I.P MATT 💔FOREVER ❤️!!
The movie brought me here, watched it today, not seen it for a few years :( x
what was the name of the movie?
@@joelchichande4995 Laramie project
❤Elton John ❤😎
magnifique musique , le film est très beau
Rip Matthew shepard
🌈🖤🌹🎼🌹🎼🌹🎼
I love this song :) but seville on the guitar in the background give me creeps....
Matt would be proud of our new president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris. Biden Harris for LGBTQ and America
a drug deal gone wrong...21 year old druggie.
@kevin joseph get off this video and learn love u hateful piece of shit
But music is sir Elton's Johna is very nice
mi piacerebbe mollto che nei commenti che vengono fatti su cio che scrvo sotto i video ci fosse nome e cognome e non il solito perenne SOMEONE
Elton looks odd dressed in a regular suit!
He looks good here a lot thinner also
I love this song - but I hate what it is about.
he doesnt have the real story--a drug deal gone wrong...21 year old druggie.
You don't know anything.
now please tell me more about your homophobia ? rip matt
a drug deal gone wrong...21 year old druggie.
@@kevinjoseph517 what exactly are you justifying ?
@@kevinjoseph517 ?
I really felt bad for this guy until I read about who he truly was, and according to his killers it was purley robbery not due to his sexuality. Let's just say he wasn't the innocent
guy who everyone paints him to be.
His death was not in vain. None of us except for Mother Theresa and Jesus Christ are truly innocent. He wasn't a Saint. Matthew's life and death made a difference for all of us. The country was changed the laws were changed for the better and it began with Matthew simply having lived.