Elton John - what a brilliant musician, songwriter/singer. These talented people give so much to the world - just listening to this music brings to mind life and all that it encompasses - the pain, the laughter, the love and memories of those we have shared so much with on our journey...............
+Lorraine Ashby You're absolutely right and here it's done seemingly so simple without many instruments and emotional lyrics, just one of my favourite ever songs by anyone.
After working 3 months on an oil rig in Malaysia flying back to the UK around the time this was released it just resonated as one great song, totally minimal greatnessIt was Singapore Airlines I must thank for introducing me to a song that will stay as one of my fav. ever for life and I mean that.
Guy was a 17 year old bike messenger who worked for the record company Elton was signed to at the time. The story goes, that Elton had a dream about his own death and while absorbed in the melancholy of that thought came up with this song. He later found out that Guy had been killed in a motorbike accident on the same day. A tragic tale.
After one year of Covid in the United States, I find that I have been repeating to people, essentialy the words to this song. Death hold no fear over me.
THIS IS THE PERFORMANCE EVERYONE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR . ALMOST NEAR TO PERFECTION AS YOU CAN GET TO THE ALBUM VERSION. THIS IS ELTON AT THE SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE IN 1984 .
is there anybody out there who cant like this,....yes there are 3 of them,...what kind opf music do you like? 1 mio stars for that song elton! its just amazing again and again!
+Cheryl O'Kane Actually, it's not. It was written by Elton about his own thoughts/feelings and he found out the day after it's writing that the young messenger was killed. It obviously clicked with him, and that is why this song was named for the young man.
+Themanwhocameback2 Saw him 3 weeks ago (in concert, not in the street). Take my internet word...he's one of a rare breed. I'm an middle-aged sceptic critic, but he's better than ever. I'm not in a minority either.
Très belle chanson en hommage à ce jeune homme de 17 ans tué en moto, leurs coursiers de l époque. Top. Elton le meilleur pianiste des années 70 à aujourd'hui i love elton
Elton John compôs essa canção em memória de Guy Burchett, um mensageiro que trabalhava nos estúdios onde ele estava gravando um novo álbum. Como a correria era grande, Elton não saiu para almoçar e pediu a Guy que fosse lhe comprar um lanche. Infelizmente o garoto que tinha 17 anos acabou sendo atropelado.
Estate 1979 a Cefalù...chiusura in discoteca al Club Med con sempre Song for Guy...che nostalgia...che ricordi...musica in purezza....
One of THE most evocative and emotional pieces of music ever written.
Is not piano the most beautiful instrument. ❤
I fucking love Elton John. One of the best musicians of the 20th century. His music has always helped me through tough times.
apx24 perfectly stated.
quite possibly his most beautiful piece of work
musically this is his finest work in my opinion.
I think is a masterpiece. You may also want to check out the piano coda in Bruce Springsteen's Racing in the Streets. Another masterpiece.
I think so
Can't agree more indeed.
This piece gotta b played at my funeral!!!
My mom showed me the song and i was impressed... it is so emotional and i just LOVE it
Elton John - what a brilliant musician, songwriter/singer. These talented people give so much to the world - just listening to this music brings to mind life and all that it encompasses - the pain, the laughter, the love and memories of those we have shared so much with on our journey...............
+Lorraine Ashby You're absolutely right and here it's done seemingly so simple without many instruments and emotional lyrics, just one of my favourite ever songs by anyone.
Alan Bodell Thank you for you comment Alan....greetings, Lorraine:))
Gives me goosebumps this song you know a song is good when it does that❤️
One of the most talented musicians ever to grace the planet. The word Genius can be rightfully applied in this case.
To create such a wonderful theme is not easy. If you hear the song first time, you will never forget the theme. Elton is a genius…
Magic song !! It touches my soul !!!
This song will be played at my funeral. Life isnt everything. Eternity is.
Masterpiece of Elton J.
One of my favorites.....!!
First time I have seen this version of one of my favorite Elton John songs. Great sad song.
A soothing sentimental instrumental. Superb
You can clearly see how much this song means to him, still my favourite song!
One of the greatest song writers in modern times
After working 3 months on an oil rig in Malaysia flying back to the UK around the time this was released it just resonated as one great song, totally minimal greatnessIt was Singapore Airlines I must thank for introducing me to a song that will stay as one of my fav. ever for life and I mean that.
Its beautiful, one of a kind!
Thank you Sir for your beautiful songs...
Absolutely beautiful!!
Released when I lost my mum in 1979 ....life isn't everything just sums up that time....breathtaking piece of music.
Guy was a 17 year old bike messenger who worked for the record company Elton was signed to at the time.
The story goes, that Elton had a dream about his own death and while absorbed in the melancholy of that thought came up with this song. He later found out that Guy had been killed in a motorbike accident on the same day. A tragic tale.
Superb Story... and Very Much Tragically Assumed by Elton John...
I'M 54 years old and I finally find out who Guy was. I will sleep a bit easier tonight.
Spooky
sublime genius.
The main melody sounds mournful but the counterpoint feels like riding on horseback on an empty beach at the last gleaming of twilight!
Great tune.
Totally true
when, at the beginning, the audience recognizes the song we simply understand that LIFE ISN'T EVERYTHING without such an artist!
Of all the great songs he has done, this is the best and he doesn´t even have to sing!
I love your your music, Elton. It has touched me in a way of no other... since I was 16 in 1971.
God loves you and so do I.
LOVE this song....emotional. simply that! Life.....isn't everything.
very beautiful song i love all the songs that you have and my favorite singer I love you my friend
Elton can write my epitaph song anytime, never beat this thought, absolute masterpiece, this is what you call genius!
I love this, even with a tear in my eye..
I'am not a fan of Eton John but this is really a masterpiece..
I totally agree
ELTON JOHN FOREVER !!!!!
This is chocolate to my ears
Arne Frederiksen flawless coming from an Elton and chocolate freak.
Isto não é uma música, é um delírio musical, que nos faz viajar no tempo e na alma! Meu fã incondicional.
Siii
Es un delirio musical !!
No sé en quien se inspiró, pero es un regalo.
Such a beautiful and stiring piece of music. This piece brings out so many emotions for me whenever I listen to it.
After one year of Covid in the United States, I find that I have been repeating to people, essentialy the words to this song. Death hold no fear over me.
this was played at my dearest nan's funeral, i absolutely love it but it absolutely makes me sad, i will never 4get u nan xxx
one of the strongest songs ever song by Elton, well done, shoes life is through music
What a wonderfull song! The best!
Siempre la disfruto,cada vez que la escucho es una constelación de estrellas!!
Gracias Elton,por regalarnos tu talento y sensibilidad
THIS IS THE PERFORMANCE EVERYONE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR . ALMOST NEAR TO PERFECTION AS YOU CAN GET TO THE ALBUM VERSION. THIS IS ELTON AT THE SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE IN 1984 .
i like the original live version being introduced on Top of the Pops on BBC
Loved this from the first time I heard it after I got the album. Beautiful song, made number 1 in France I think.
Life
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
Life...
Isnt death everything**
A morte não é tudo.
I thing there is nothing compared with this life song made with love...anything else than love...
is there anybody out there who cant like this,....yes there are 3 of them,...what kind opf music do you like? 1 mio stars for that song elton! its just amazing again and again!
British Music Royalty........🇬🇧🇬🇧
a treasure, love UK
uno de los mejores músicos de todos los tiempos! amé esta canción desde la primera vez q la escuché ❤
this melody bring ur body heart soul together to a mystery wonderfull world
love this vid, my nan's song at her funeral, been 2 years now nan n i still cry, u r the best nan xxx
Tão bela e tão triste esta canção. Se pudesse, ouviria EJ o tempo todo. 👏👏👏💗💗💗🤩
Such tranquillity in ......"Music"
Eu conheci essa música quando criança, no programa da TV Cultura, Bambalalão. Amava e amo até hoje.
This reminds me of Happy days in Cornwall...especially visiting the White House in Penhallow.
this is truely fantastic
@andreescumihai
Simply the best.
Im 48, but its one song I like all my life.
I like lots others things, but THIS is FOREVER.
Only THIS SONG.
Excellent sound quality!
This song is about a messenger named Guy, who worked for Elton, and was killed on his motorcycle working for him.
+Cheryl O'Kane Actually, it's not. It was written by Elton about his own thoughts/feelings and he found out the day after it's writing that the young messenger was killed. It obviously clicked with him, and that is why this song was named for the young man.
I was 11 years old when I first heard this song. And it blew me away
Genius❤❤❤
Love this music!!
Not heard this for ages came on the TV instant memories of my dad playing this cryed my eyes out RIP daddy
OMG, not heard this for a while,
and it is so heart warming to hear it again
:-)
7 STARS for this song!
Man, he can play!
Faz-me lembrar os anos 80!!! Linda música!!!
I just love this song, it's amazing!!
This kinda live music is about LIFE because it's alive in ones heart and ones mind..
Emotional, hypnotic song, one of his best.
Pop singers used to be artists.
+Cheng Kevin Elton John used to be an artist.
+Themanwhocameback2 Saw him 3 weeks ago (in concert, not in the street). Take my internet word...he's one of a rare breed. I'm an middle-aged sceptic critic, but he's better than ever. I'm not in a minority either.
j'adore!! bravo mr ou je devrais dire sir elton jhon ,qu'elle superbe mélodie.
amazing song used to listen to this song as a kid with my dad. BEAUTIFUL.
Très belle chanson en hommage à ce jeune homme de 17 ans tué en moto, leurs coursiers de l époque. Top. Elton le meilleur pianiste des années 70 à aujourd'hui i love elton
Haunting..........beautiful , barely any lyrics but by far a masterpiece.THE PIANO MAN AT HIS BEST!
The quality says it all..... Nothing to add !!
Una musica meravigliosa!
@ClassicTVMan1981X Very true. I am surprised he didn't re release it.... But only Elton will know why....I am on the verge of tears when I hear this
jestem Polakiem i jestem z tego dumny..uwielbiam ten kawałek i z tego również jestem dumny niezależnie od tego co piszą i mówią o autorze..pozdro,
My favourite ❤️
This is what music is meant to be !!
amazing artest and he still got it after allllllllllllll these years
What a tune this is, classic Elton John
my favourite elton john song!!
thanks
I love the bit between 4.04 - 4.21 when the synthesizers come in.
J'adore, Thanck you, Sir.
AMO ELTON JOHN, SEM COMENTARIOS
Questa è l'essenza della tua musica......appunto suona e canta..... Non fare e dire altro. Stupenda.
merci Elton tes chansons seront mon linceul pour l' éternité et encore merci a toi, car tu es un génie de l' âme humaine!!!!!!
Since Rocket Man, Elton is the GREAT. I'll die listening your music.
Paulo Mesquita I always said the same thing... literally
que du talent
La meilleure de ce grand artiste . Super le piano et ce qu .il transmet 🎼🎼🎼
Came here because I just love, love this song.
Same here...wonderful...I cannot even tap my head with one hand and rub my tummy with the other...how does this guy make such music on the piano?
Life isn't everything
Isn't everything
Isn't everything
+Douglas Roth life is a definite thing, is a definite thing, is a definite thing, but this life isn't indeed everything.
I always heard, life s a different thing
Elton John compôs essa canção em memória de Guy Burchett, um mensageiro que trabalhava nos estúdios onde ele estava gravando um novo álbum. Como a correria era grande, Elton não saiu para almoçar e pediu a Guy que fosse lhe comprar um lanche. Infelizmente o garoto que tinha 17 anos acabou sendo atropelado.
This very good music i love so much
eu amo essa musica
sem a música a vida seria um erro
Linda música.
Muita sensibilidade.