I was one of the lucky ones. My first concert, at the age of 15. I thought they'd all be like that. Unbelievable. Was at the right place at the right time. Kiki Dee opened, then a video "take me to the pilot" video, then Elton for Funeral for a Friend. John Lennon. Great time. Thanks for the memories.
I can't remember how long it was before I flipped over my single of Philadephia Freedom and heard this, but after I did, it got played more than the A side.
A scorcher! Rusty as he was live, Lennon still belts this out. The reason for his appearance was that Elton bet him that Whatever Gets You Through The Night would be a number one in the US. Lennon didn't think it would be, and this was the forfeit - to appear live on stage with Elton. Well done Elton, you ought to have had a few more bets with Lennon ..... a fantastic night, shame there were only three numbers - I bet the crowd wished they would have gone on for another two hours .....
The Beatles really went on with their careers that they never played their older songs ever again after recording it like bands do nowadays so it seems like they forgot about it. Its nice to hear John perform this song 10-11 years after recording and doing it live with The Beatles.
I was lucky enough to be at this show. Sat in the first row of the blue seats right above the stage. This song, not I Wanna Hold Your Hand, is what got me hooked on the Beatles in '63. To hear John sing this song LIVE is still the greatest concert experience I've ever had. Miss you John!
DAYUM. I was 15 years old and I don't even remember if I wanted to go to this concert, though my parents would've said no. I did see Elton a few years later in Philly, but never John. Oh the opportunities we miss when we don't know what we're missing :(
I was at this concert. Great night. Seeing Lennon live on stage ( at what turned out to be his last stage appearance ever ) was really special. RIP John. As long as music is played, you will be remembered and loved.
Great moment. No matter the state of their personal relationship over the years, John and Paul always respected each other's songs, and this little nod from John made a nice olive branch.
I can't miss this opportunity to say how much I adore John Lennon. When it comes to music and true feeling, nobody can top him for honesty enlivened by wit and the most beautiful singing, whether sad or exuberant. or somewhere in between.
@pianorman 'Slippin' and slidin' was an absolute screamer - even after all those years, Lennon nails his colours to the mast as an out-an-out solid gold rocker.
Wow! You're one of the lucky ones. My sister "saw" the Beatles live at Dodger stadium, but she's passed now. When the Beatles played, they opened up the outfield bleachers to blind kids from the Braille Institute here in LA. They couldn't see the stage, but who cared?
I wonder if John would have sang some other Paul written Beatles songs later in life. I'm sure that eventually he would have incorporated his Beatles songs into his solo sets like Paul does now.
@@kristoamadeus4441 The choice of this song might have somewhat been out of necessity, as the two of them had very little material in common after 'Whatever Gets You Through the Night' and 'Lucy in the Sky'. I Saw Her Standing There was surely a popular staple that Elton's band knew well enough, and a convenient choice to just bash out in the absence of much rehearsal. John L obviously sang this one pretty regularly at one time, just that he did the harmony parts rather than the lead. I'm surprised he didn't revert to singing harmony for at least one of the verses rather than belt out the lead vocal in unison with Elton...?
They actually had discussed going out on tour together when Double Fantasy was released, but of course that was not to be, sadly. Would have been awesome to see them on a double bill! Can you imagine it?
The 1970s! Lennon was at his most out of control. He wouldn't get back in the groove until the 80s. Then he gets murdered. I cherish this event, even though I was not there.
Whatever could you mean? He did primal scream therapy to understand himself more, which led to the groundbreaking plastic Ono band record, which Wasn't commercial and wasn't intended to be, but had tremendous influence and effect on other musical artists (more so than any other of the solo albums). Then he took 5 years off to look after Sean, whilst Yoko pursued the avant-garde career.That's literally the opposite of what you said - that is calming down, being sensible supporting your wife - Very unusual, especially back then,, when things were more male dominated and the distortions of modern feminism had not taken hold yet. This is thhe most stable he ever was!Remember John was never in music for commercial success, he was in it for originality, catharsis and social commentary - that's all! That is why he is the greatest songwriter ever - Because only ever produce high quality art - nothing purely commercial or The Shallow or sentimentally throwaway
God damn. What artist hasn't done a cover of this with a beatle? lol. Springsteen, Beck, Elton, Joel, Jagger, Dylan has all done this classic. Probably more.
@MrJMD37: He performed live the following year (1975)...Concert for Lew Grade...it's on UA-cam. He does "Slippin' and Slidin' ", plus "Imagine" (on guitar).
UR welcome! I believe it was the B-side to "Philadelphia Freedom" - Yeah, that's when I first heard it too! I remember playing the B-side over and over and over! Magical.....
I was at this concert with an 8mm camera...I do not have a clue what is on that spool that is sitting in my closet. I never watched it!! I guess if I have anything with Lennon on it, I might be rich?? I also brought my cassette recorder to this concert and have the entire concert on probably 4 different cassettes, but it actually sounds pretty good..especially the song Grimsby and the long version of Rocket Man
"An old, estranged fiancé of mine called Paul" - I love it
MI HIJA DE 11 AÑOS ME DICE QUE ERAN NOVIOS¡¡¡¡ MEJOR NO LE HAGO ESCUCHAR ESTA DECLARACION DE JOHN¡¡¡
I was one of the lucky ones. My first concert, at the age of 15. I thought they'd all be like that. Unbelievable.
Was at the right place at the right time. Kiki Dee opened, then a video "take me to the pilot" video, then Elton for Funeral for a Friend. John Lennon. Great time. Thanks for the memories.
Lucky you
John singing this song just feels so right.
"Estranged fiance of mine called Paul"
Lennon-McCartney Forever.
Elton is also magical.
I have a bad memory, but I most certainly remember that concert...incredible event!! I was 17.
What a dynamite team! John and Elton! I also loved the "I Feel Fine" riff at 0:57!
Good ear!
Ryan Power, they just had to tease us with a taste of The Beatles!
I can't remember how long it was before I flipped over my single of Philadephia Freedom and heard this, but after I did, it got played more than the A side.
I used to go to my local bar, when this came on the jukebox the place went crazy
G-D Bless John Lennon.........your music is LEGEND......and we miss you terribly. We wish you were "Here Today"
I wish I had been there "all those years ago" to see them perform
A scorcher! Rusty as he was live, Lennon still belts this out. The reason for his appearance was that Elton bet him that Whatever Gets You Through The Night would be a number one in the US. Lennon didn't think it would be, and this was the forfeit - to appear live on stage with Elton. Well done Elton, you ought to have had a few more bets with Lennon ..... a fantastic night, shame there were only three numbers - I bet the crowd wished they would have gone on for another two hours .....
It will be 50 years in Nov. Elton should release it to mark the occasion.
Very cool... John Lennon WAS the Beatles!
The Beatles were all four of them. Nothing less, nothing more.
Thanksgiving at the garden 1974,I was there with 2 friends from Old Bethpage. 15 years old
We will always remember John Lennon
45 years ago today. We love you and we miss you John.
The Beatles really went on with their careers that they never played their older songs ever again after recording it like bands do nowadays so it seems like they forgot about it. Its nice to hear John perform this song 10-11 years after recording and doing it live with The Beatles.
I was lucky enough to be at this show. Sat in the first row of the blue seats right above the stage. This song, not I Wanna Hold Your Hand, is what got me hooked on the Beatles in '63. To hear John sing this song LIVE is still the greatest concert experience I've ever had. Miss you John!
pase el tiempo que pase cuando la musica es buena siempre estara!!!!!!! EN NUESTRA MENTE Y EN NUESTROS OIDOS
"estranged fiance" ... not ex or something xD so sweet, John
The greatest live collaboration of all time
This song has great energy.
"And we thought we'd do a number of an old estranged finacé of mine called Paul..." awwww
Awwww the bromance of john and paul is the greatest in historyyy, they are the best songwriting partnership everr
pase el tiempo que pase cuando la musica es buena siempre estara!!!!!!!
Oh yes two greatest of all time john and Elton.
For me, this is the best version of this song
Esta es la mejor version de esta cancion sin duda!
I feel fine 0:56 💛
holy moly. good ear
Was there on that extraordinary Thanksgiving night, mind blowing experience, two of the most gifted musicians on earth!
Pure Magic!
Gloria Oconnor me too, Gloria!
I was there too!
One of those rare moments in rock greats get it on. Must quite a moment to see. A personal triumph for Lennon at the end of a long string of bad.
The Elton John Band....memories!! had the pleasure of seeing Elton and the boys in concert in Tulsa the year after John was murdered.
i love that he calls paul his old fiance. he always tended to talk about him like that, like they used to be a couple.
DAYUM. I was 15 years old and I don't even remember if I wanted to go to this concert, though my parents would've said no. I did see Elton a few years later in Philly, but never John. Oh the opportunities we miss when we don't know what we're missing :(
john lenon forever
He's not dead... He's only sleeping.
I was at this concert. Great night. Seeing Lennon live on stage ( at what turned out to be his last stage appearance ever ) was really special. RIP John. As long as music is played, you will be remembered and loved.
In early '81- right after Lennon's murder- a DC station (Q107) played this "Philadelphia Freedom" B-side frequently!
He was murdered 😭😭😭😪🙏🕯🩷💘🩷🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🏆🕊💐in December of **1980**...
not 1981
The two rock and roll singers I admire the most.
Great moment. No matter the state of their personal relationship over the years, John and Paul always respected each other's songs, and this little nod from John made a nice olive branch.
I can't miss this opportunity to say how much I adore John Lennon. When it comes to music and true feeling, nobody can top him for honesty enlivened by wit and the most beautiful singing, whether sad or exuberant. or somewhere in between.
YES! YES! YES!
Awesome singing! I love the intro to the song. :)
The last time john sang a beatle song live! 😔
Bravo, John! Bravo, Elton!
Lennon, Lennon siempre..
I never understood why this was on the flip side of Philadelphia Freedom, this was a #1 on it's own.
@pianorman 'Slippin' and slidin' was an absolute screamer - even after all those years, Lennon nails his colours to the mast as an out-an-out solid gold rocker.
my to fav johns!
We were there...Joey U, The Bear, Jerry T, Tommy S, Pete City...MSG rocked like an atomic bomb.
My very first concert and I was able to witness musical history!
Año 1974 exelente recuerdos y una versión única!!!!
Son geniles for ever
this song is packing you, greetings from Brazil in this year of 2019 - a promising year.
i didnt know that this much awesomeness could be contained in one video(:
fooking awesome
Wow! You're one of the lucky ones. My sister "saw" the Beatles live at Dodger stadium, but she's passed now. When the Beatles played, they opened up the outfield bleachers to blind kids from the Braille Institute here in LA. They couldn't see the stage, but who cared?
Well spotted, i've had this track for twenty odd years and never noticed that.
Always wanted to hear this, thanks for posting!! Elton really had a top notch band in the early to mid-70's.
UR welcome! Glad U enjoy!
@RonnieFriend Hey waht a great slide show! thanks for posting this.
Elton John/John Lennon great combo!!
One of the greatest songs ever!
Tengo el disco.
@VinylCentral
Wow! Under the radar.
Tengo este tema en el long play rock and roll stori volumen 1.
vou dançar com ela claro
I have the 45 rpm with Philadelphia Freedom on one side, and this song on the other. 40 years ago today!!
Great to hear!
Thank you Ronnie for posting, such a beautiful memory for me, 1974 at Madison Square Garden with my big brother!
I wonder if John would have sang some other Paul written Beatles songs later in life. I'm sure that eventually he would have incorporated his Beatles songs into his solo sets like Paul does now.
I’m pretty sure this is the last song he performed live so if that’s any indication of anything than ofc he would’ve probably earlier songs
@@kristoamadeus4441 The choice of this song might have somewhat been out of necessity, as the two of them had very little material in common after 'Whatever Gets You Through the Night' and 'Lucy in the Sky'. I Saw Her Standing There was surely a popular staple that Elton's band knew well enough, and a convenient choice to just bash out in the absence of much rehearsal. John L obviously sang this one pretty regularly at one time, just that he did the harmony parts rather than the lead. I'm surprised he didn't revert to singing harmony for at least one of the verses rather than belt out the lead vocal in unison with Elton...?
@@orchidwave2574 i don’t think so with any other band maybe but ofc they knew other Beatles songs
This is great. ahhhh, i love John.
Gênio
ELTON JOHN LENNON , Dos genialidades de la musica, idolos !
that was siiiick
what a great version of a classic song, it's almost equal in size
This performance is so perfect. Too bad they couldn't have teamed up and done an album together
They actually had discussed going out on tour together when Double Fantasy was released, but of course that was not to be, sadly. Would have been awesome to see them on a double bill! Can you imagine it?
Love the "I Feel Fine" lick.
Was at this concert at MSG. One of the best of all times. Elton reunited John with Yoko who was there
epicamente epico--- EPIC !!
EMOCIONANTE!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for posting this! This was the B-side to my Philadelphia Freedom 45 and one of the first songs I ever rocked out to.
Love Johns introduction to the song.
A un tengo el disco(vinyl)....y es mi gran joya....uuuuuff!!!!!!!!
AWESOME 😎!
This is when Dreams comes be true =).
2 Rock super legends covering an iconic Rock masterpiece....oh the humanity.
@VinylCentral Indeed. Good ear!
just awesome.... thanks for the great share...
Joe
youve witnessed a once in a lifetime moment. mabye one in a forever moment...
The 1970s! Lennon was at his most out of control. He wouldn't get back in the groove until the 80s. Then he gets murdered. I cherish this event, even though I was not there.
Whatever could you mean? He did primal scream therapy to understand himself more, which led to the groundbreaking plastic Ono band record, which Wasn't commercial and wasn't intended to be, but had tremendous influence and effect on other musical artists (more so than any other of the solo albums). Then he took 5 years off to look after Sean, whilst Yoko pursued the avant-garde career.That's literally the opposite of what you said - that is calming down, being sensible supporting your wife - Very unusual, especially back then,, when things were more male dominated and the distortions of modern feminism had not taken hold yet.
This is thhe most stable he ever was!Remember John was never in music for commercial success, he was in it for originality, catharsis and social commentary - that's all! That is why he is the greatest songwriter ever - Because only ever produce high quality art - nothing purely commercial or The Shallow or sentimentally throwaway
Increible!!!... Miss you John... :(
Great stuff! New Elton album The Union with Leon Russell is superb.
God damn. What artist hasn't done a cover of this with a beatle? lol. Springsteen, Beck, Elton, Joel, Jagger, Dylan has all done this classic. Probably more.
I wish someone had brought a video camera to this show!
Fastest version of I Saw Her Standing There
@MrJMD37: He performed live the following year (1975)...Concert for Lew Grade...it's on UA-cam. He does "Slippin' and Slidin' ", plus "Imagine" (on guitar).
This is what makes You Tube so huge!
THIS is what classic rock and roll moments are all about
Boogie man!
Man, I used to own this 45...was the B-side to "Philadelphia Freedom"...I feel old lol
thank you for posting. I had this on the B side of a 45 I can't recall what the A side was. I always thought this was magical.
UR welcome! I believe it was the B-side to "Philadelphia Freedom" - Yeah, that's when I first heard it too! I remember playing the B-side over and over and over! Magical.....
Yes Ronnie! It was Philadelphia Freedom!
Thanks!
I wanted to SEE this live, not just hear the song. Anyone knows where I could find the concert? Thanks for sharing anyway, awesome one!
Here is a very short piece of film, without sound, which is the only known film of this concert....
ua-cam.com/video/4fFfbp_5qlg/v-deo.html
I was at this concert with an 8mm camera...I do not have a clue what is on that spool that is sitting in my closet. I never watched it!! I guess if I have anything with Lennon on it, I might be rich?? I also brought my cassette recorder to this concert and have the entire concert on probably 4 different cassettes, but it actually sounds pretty good..especially the song Grimsby and the long version of Rocket Man
Well, that was John's last live performance so it would be awesome to get to see it.