@@frickfracked I liked all the furniture wow thanks so much for swaying my way you guys... Is everything okay I mean I know you're feeling the heat financially what a struggle I understand that it was not my intent to make you feel bad about not scooping me up I know the situation I wish I could help but I I'm struck myself up I'm getting trying to get these people off my back from the court because they're threatening me blackmailing me for a restitution that I never even committed to crime and and I'm very resentful about that and I'm pretending with it I'm not drinking and you know I'm making a decision I'm not associate with no one today I don't want no kind of drugs or alcohol to solve my mental problems that always ends badly Jay
granted but when you find some other artist out there on you tube covering the greats we all grew up with and cover the sounds there younger and maintaining the high standard look up last licks , wont disappoint
Heard this first time in 1973, and here it is 50 years later! Holy crap, I went from being a young boy (15) to being an old man (according to my 32 yo son and 23 yo daughter (yes, same mother))! I don’t feel old and don’t act old. I really think the music from my (our) youth, 70’s keeps us young. It’s as relevant and popular today as it was back then. This music will still be popular and relevant long after I’m gone. No other generation of music or what they think is music will do this. And the memories! Every song from back then brings unbelievable memories, good, sad and bad and worth every moment reliving them. A few songs from the past, distant memories and it’s like a vacation to yesteryear. One thing is for sure, we are the lucky generation!
500 years from now, people will listening this stuff and thinking of Elton John the same way we think of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. We're witnessing history.
Absolutely agree. Elton John, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, just some of the great music that will still be here long after Taylor Swift fades away into obscurity.
I have listened to this song hundreds, maybe thousands of times, over the last 45-odd years. It is one of my top 10 favorite songs of my lifetime. And yeah, I would want funeral for a friend played at my funeral. Who wouldn't?
I split up with my wife when this song came out. Drove from Eureka California to L.A. listening to this over and over. Now I’m 74 and it still gives me goosebumps.
Ya know 70s music was enjoyed by us 60 somethings. No way it will ever repeated when l now listen to the stuff their making now. I feel blessed to experience that time in my life. Great chapter in my life!!! Unless you grew up then younger kids would never understand
G.B.Y.B.R. is a masterpiece from start to finish. I think it was his best. I believe this year marks the 50th anniversary as well.👍 thanks for all the great music "sir Elton John"
Learned to play Funeral for a friend when I was thirteen and managed to play it pretty well by the age or fourteen... I grateful to have learned to embrace modern music thanks to the compositions of Elton John and my fathers love for his early work in music... What a sensational composer and a fine musician. Thank you so much for opening my eyes to the world of modern music Elton John...
Elton John's best song by a mile. An absolute classic. One thing that is often overlooked is how good his band are. You can see why they have played together for so long now. They rock.
I saw this man live. Best concert I’ve ever saw, no question. I got to see him play Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters for the final time in New York City during his farewell tour. I had chills the entire time. I cried at the end of the show. Sir Elton is one of the greatest musicians to ever live. I’m blessed to have lived during his time with us.
Saw EJ at Madison Square Garden in about '75,when I was a teen ... unbelievable show! Remember it clearly to this day. When he performed this, it was just EPIC. A masterpiece.
Hard for me to believe I've been listening to this and loving it for almost 50 years! It's worth being old now to have been young then! I truly have lived thru the most amazing musical times in history.
I saw Elton in Toronto Canada live in Maple Leaf Gardens live. His first of a Canadian/USA tour. An evening I will never forget till my last breath. I am 80 now and sooooo happy to find this again. I know I have it on Vinyl and CD. I really need to dig them out and make the neighbors windows rock eh, LOL
I grew up listening to Elton John. His music will always live on. He finally retired after 50yrs of Rock n' Roll and it's well deserved. 👌 I still listen in 2024. I'm 66 now just a month ago in April and have never had the chance to see one of his many sold out shows. Love his many glasses. ❤ Now he's still enjoying his family life. He's awesome! And always will be.
I saw him one time. He was and is the only concert I ever wish to have seen. I was so much younger when I saw him. A friend of mine and I actually got to the box office a day prior to the tickets going on sale and camped out right there, with hundreds of others. I was offered upwards of $4000.00 for my spot in line. I said absolutely not. My husband and I were so close to the stage we could tell he was drinking a diet coke.
This song is a masterpiece on so many levels. Timeless and powerful. In 200 years, the works of Elton John, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles and John Williams will be as revered and legendary as Mozart, Chopin, and Beethoven are now!
Timeless!!! This is pure Rock/ pure music!! 2 summers ago I was on a road trip to the 4 Corners. At a diner for a late bite this song was on and my days when I was in grade school age flashed through my mind. See, back then in the 70s, my dad had the vinyl record with that song and played it very often. For the last 20yrs, or so, I've totally forgotten about Funeral for a Friend. That night at that diner somewhere in the 4 Corners with that Elton John masterpiece playing, I was reminded of what I've forgotten, and that I should never forget ever again. Kinda eerie and yet beautiful moment-- just as Elton's timeless masterpiece.
There are two things that have always amazed be about Elton John's talent: 1. He wrote the music to fit Bernie Taupin's lyrics and not the other way around like most song writers. 2. His voice and musical style doesn't sound like anyone else. After listening to music for close to 50 years, he is unique. I am surprised that nobody has tried to copy him, even loosely.
You got me !! I didn’t hear it more than 200,000 times. Fabulous album, GBYBR. Very diverse. I absolutely LOVE Grey Seal, and This Song Has No Title is wonderful.
Same!!! Slept in my car many many times to play this!!! Was Teenager who thought he was at the peak of life, but looking for the Yellow 💛 Brick 🧱 road 🛣️ ❤🎉😂❤😂🎉❤
Sir Elton (and not because of any so-called "royal" decree! But because he earned it on his own) Davey and Nigel! (And others) They were all there in Sept. 1984 at the Wilkinson Center, what great memories! Thank you for a lifetime of the greatest music!
I have to thank/blame Elton for starting me on my lifelong addiction to what is now known as "classic rock." i was big on The Partridge Family when on March 25, 1974 (his birthday, I was 13 1/3 years old) I was the number whatever caller the radio DJ requested, and when he asked me what album I wanted I asked for the Greatest Hits (I had heard of few of those songs). The original vinyl arrived, shared it with my friends and we all became rock FANATICS (discovering Zeppelin at the same time helped). Because of little money (the usual lawns, etc...) David and I made a plan to buy alternating albums and share them. So I bought Empty Sky, he got Elton John, I got Tumbleweed Connection etc...) We did the same thing with Zeppelin. But I will always thank Elton for being the one to turn me on to what became my number one lifelong passion. RIP to my prom date Margee - I will love you always.
There are some bands and performers from my teen years that I'm discovering just how great they really were beyond their greatest hits on the radio. I always loved EJ's music, from his earliest days, so to listen to it again gives me the pleasure of REDISCOVERY...again and again! I never tire of it! ❤
I listened to this over and over and over and over... I was 9... my sister bought goodbye yellow brick road. I listened and memorized every nuance of every instrument. Good times !
I saw this performed in 1973 during Yellow Brick Road show. He was thinner, had higher shoes and lots of feathers. Wonderful then. Amazing then. Still amazing.
I agree. Growing up in Los Angeles in the 70’s, Elton’s influence permeated everything in a way that no one else did or could. Half the songs in the school dances were his and the girls always wanted to dance to ‘em!
As a High School kid, I was lucky enough to see Elton perform this during the Yellow Brick Road tour. Back in those days, Elton wore cool sunglasses and outlandish outfits. ZZ Top opened the show.
Same here 60 in sept got to see this live in 73 we took some white bloder acid and drank smirinoff for 3 hrs before the show elton came out with a cap fiying through the air i thought shit this guy can even fly stood front row on the floor for the entire 3 hrs what a blast
I heard this preformed live by Elton John at his second concert at Melbourne Festival Hall the day after John Lennon was killed. The concert began with Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding and ended approx. three hours later with a long medley tribute for many of the departed rockers Buddy, Elvis, Lennon etc. It was incredible, everyone ended up dancing in the stalls, it felt like we were on another planet.
I went to so many concerts in the 70's and 80's and I understood from the beginning that people are different at these expressions of Music and Love from every one I went to. This is the way people - Not through the Hate that is being fed to us. I Really Love the reality that we all share at these incredible concerts from Jethro Tull, Hendricks, Grand Funk, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Pat Travers, Heart, Santana, Etc., Etc. No Riots, Killing and Racism, just love. Elton is still here to bless us with these Gems, and to keep the positive vibes Alive through his music. January 8, 2019 at the Oakland Arena was the last time I was able to see this legend in concert. This song is dedicated to my brother Rodney lost to us in 83 for now. Thanks EJ!!!
I only got to see sir EJ in concert 4 times over the years, but i feel so blessed that I got to see this true legend and national treasure live. What an entertainer!!! Love you, Elton!
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting this genius twice, and seen him in concert 5 times - there is no one else like him, he is simply a once in a life time phenomenon. I do not want to think of the day when he is no longer with us. Thanks for the amazing 50 years Sir Elton.
This is definitely one of the best songs of all time.No one can play or arrange music the way Elton can. I happen to consider myself very lucky knowing that I grew up to Elton John's
I remember sometime back in the 70's Elton John came to the Capital Center in Landover Maryland (outskirts of Washington DC) and he opened the concert with this song. Seats were of little use after that because we dancing in the front of them or in the isles for the rest of the show. What a showman!
I saw Elton at Dodger stadium in 1975 and have seen him 5 times since. Incredible, amazing, and gifted musician. So happy to be a part of this generation!
Yellow brick road and this combination song is the stuff that made him, EPIC!!! Takes me back to junior high school when this was new. I saw him live in Baltimore Maryland in 1977 and he opened with this using a clear acrylic piano and green smoke, we were losing our mind🎉🎉🎉
Elton john is a musical God to me.... so immaculately talented at writing, singing, piano.... oh I only wish to see him live before I can't again. He hasn't made a song I didn't like. From early childhood... through my life. He started long before I was born. He's more than legend to me. Love Elton. So many musical and personal reasons why.
Seen him in 1985 at the Murfrees Center in Murfreesboro Tennessee. He walked out in a duck costume bowed to us then started playing this. Sir Elton is a fantastic performer and awesome pianist. One of the best concerts i ever went to.
To those of a certain age this was the epiphany of Elton’s songwriting and composing - an incredible track from an incredible album that had his best guys on board - awesome
Saw Elton Live in Phoenix, Fall 2022 and he was awesome! He's also loyal to his band members...Davey Johnstone (Lead Guitar), Ray Cooper (Percussion), and Nigel Olsson (drums) have been with him since "Goodbye Yellowbrick Road" album in 1973. Dee Murray (Bassist) died in 1992 or he'd still be there most likely
Elton doesn't often get the due he deserves as a rocker. Love Lies Bleedin' and Funeral for a Friend are a classic combo that stands the test of time. I am transported back to the 70's when I listened to this part of GBYBR, one of the albums I would request if I were stranded on an island. Add this song combo to Saturday's All Right for Fighting, and you can't go wrong--then comes at least 5 more classics and some great throwbacks to EJ's early sound. A truly classic double album.
I remember this song & album from when they were released (I grew up & came of age in the 1970's). I am not transported back when I hear this song. To me, it is as fresh & vital as it was then & as much so as anything released today. Peace out...from Seattle
Allan Briggs Haha, I’ve always said this, but I don’t know about the “Love Lies Bleeding” part :/ BUT I’ve wanted it played at my funeral since I first heard it in 1975!!!! STILL HERE W00T
My father used to put me on his shoulder and bounce me around when I was little to this song to calm me down. And he would narrate an imaginary story to go along with the instrumental first part. I still remember that despite it being around 33 years now.
My son was killed in 2016. I was devastated of course, but listened to this at least once a week for a year. We used to drive around for hours, and he heard this song many times on my CD player and rally liked it. I can't play anymore in my car, but like hearing it now.
Ive seen Elton in Detroit at Cobo Hall, but my most favourite of watching you with my mother on T.V. Crying as you performed this Rock Anthem at Princess Dianas funeral.
I thank "the Powers" above who enabled me to grow up in this era of music with such amazing musicians, to watch them grow and refine their skills. It's no wonder us boomers feel a deep affection for these icons, because once they move on, they'll never be replaced.
Saw many of the great bands through the years, from the who , stones,cocker, bowie and so many others, bit I'm 65 now, and my biggest regret when it comes to shows, was never seeing Elton!!
I've been a fan of Elton since 1970. His talent and professionalism are beyond words and he's also such a good person. I was fortunately able to see him in concert once. Watching this - my favorite EJ song - leaves me awe-struck.
I've seen Elton John dozens of times since 70s - 2000s - I absolutely love this song and he never played it any time I've seen him. I'm delighted with this!
I was there......n 1974 at the INGLEWOOD FORUM------when EJ BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE WITH THIS NUMBER------- THANK GOD FOR BEING ALIVE TO WITNESS A MUSICAL SAVANT.......A COMPOSER WITHOUT EQUAL......A GOD N THE PIANO WHO HAD PERFECT PITCH.......AN EXTRAORDINARY VOCALIST......
It will stay with me for the rest of my life........Yellow Brick Road Tour 1972. Same intro but a dark room the piano played in darkness then a single spotlight hit the piano and there right in front of your eyes was Elton John singing the flowers in the window box and the crowd lost their shit.........one of the greatest nights of my life......
I think this song fits the definition of a "hauntingly beautiful song". Sounds great here in concert. Love that the guitar player gave his pick to somebody
Just saw him last month. This year they had smoke on the stage and he rode around on his piano across the stage for this song! He is so wonderful and this is such a great song!!
Not that this is any news to a living soul, but 'virtuoso pianist', 'genius singer songwriter'; words just don't begin to do justice in describing Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Gifted musicians, this whole band, in a class of their own. And this song, Funeral For A Friend, timeless art. Thank you for your legendary contribution.
There aren’t many upsides to being old, but having been alive when this came out is one them.
Yes indeed!!!
@@frickfracked I liked all the furniture wow thanks so much for swaying my way you guys... Is everything okay I mean I know you're feeling the heat financially what a struggle I understand that it was not my intent to make you feel bad about not scooping me up I know the situation I wish I could help but I I'm struck myself up I'm getting trying to get these people off my back from the court because they're threatening me blackmailing me for a restitution that I never even committed to crime and and I'm very resentful about that and I'm pretending with it I'm not drinking and you know I'm making a decision I'm not associate with no one today I don't want no kind of drugs or alcohol to solve my mental problems that always ends badly Jay
oh, Right On, brother geezer!
granted but when you find some other artist out there on you tube covering the greats we all grew up with and cover the sounds there younger and maintaining the high standard look up last licks , wont disappoint
You crack me up! Its the truth. God bless our generation.
Hard to believe I was listening to this in the '70s on my AM radio while going to bed.. and I'm still listening to it ...one of the best songs ever
I hear you…
I'm surprised an AM station played this,it was always FM radio fair, Now ,some other songs on the album got massive rotation.
I vaugely remember him playing piano at my old school, never knew he would reach these heights.
@@PC4USE1 I feel the same. That will by my song when I leave this life.
@@PC4USE1 He remembers it wrong. Songs on AM radio, back then, had to be a certain duration. 3 and a half minutes or so.
Heard this first time in 1973, and here it is 50 years later! Holy crap, I went from being a young boy (15) to being an old man (according to my 32 yo son and 23 yo daughter (yes, same mother))! I don’t feel old and don’t act old. I really think the music from my (our) youth, 70’s keeps us young. It’s as relevant and popular today as it was back then. This music will still be popular and relevant long after I’m gone. No other generation of music or what they think is music will do this. And the memories! Every song from back then brings unbelievable memories, good, sad and bad and worth every moment reliving them. A few songs from the past, distant memories and it’s like a vacation to yesteryear. One thing is for sure, we are the lucky generation!
ПОДДЕРЖИВАЮ!!!67 ЛЕТ.УКРАИНА .07.07.2024./2 любимых композитора-Элтон Джон,и Пол Маккартни/
Thank you for that! He still gives me chills when I hear this
Well said!
Alles, was du schreibst stimmt 100%.
i was 11 and am now almost 62 and feel the exact same way you do.
Born in 1950. I grew up in the best era. Long love R&R.
I. Grew. Up. In. The. 7os. Great. Music. Larry. Williams
59 ' for me
Born in 1951. I agree. Great time for music in the 60's and 70's.
My mom grew up in the 1930s. She says the 50s were the best decade.
To all you self proclaimed UA-cam artists this is real music!! No auto tune no sampling just real musicians performing live on stage.
Real music by real musicians!❤
Try this version, even Elton was stunned by it at his Gerwin Award ceremony,
ua-cam.com/video/ON23_z-k_N8/v-deo.html
Agree! Listen to albums from the 60s, 70s, and (mostly) 80s - before everyone was auto tuned and fixed.
Damn straight! No bullshit. You either played your ass off or got it chewed off!
He does sound amazing doesn't he
500 years from now, people will listening this stuff and thinking of Elton John the same way we think of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart.
We're witnessing history.
Absolutely agree. Elton John, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, just some of the great music that will still be here long after Taylor Swift fades away into obscurity.
Amen dear!
I wouldn’t go that far…. Fr fr…👀
I have listened to this song hundreds, maybe thousands of times, over the last 45-odd years. It is one of my top 10 favorite songs of my lifetime.
And yeah, I would want funeral for a friend played at my funeral. Who wouldn't?
Thankyou ELTON.
Beautiful.
When the “Funeral For a Friend” ends, what you do next? Segue into Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky”?
Me too.
yeah ive never understood how this is not right there besides stairway in the top 5 greatest of all times
I split up with my wife when this song came out. Drove from Eureka California to L.A. listening to this over and over. Now I’m 74 and it still gives me goosebumps.
EUREKA!!!!!!!! I have found it!!!!
Live there
Been there man...in fact in your eyes by Gabriel was over lost love...road trips ain't perfect but help
I FOUND IT!!!!!!
To call this a song is inadequate. This is a composition / masterpiece. It will continue to raise the bar for years to come.
a song about jerking another guy off
The piano coda just before Elton starts to sing is my phone’s ringtone. This is my favorite Elton John song.
There is no substitute for him. Icon, treasure for our generation.
Ya know 70s music was enjoyed by us 60 somethings. No way it will ever repeated when l now listen to the stuff their making now. I feel blessed to experience that time in my life. Great chapter in my life!!! Unless you grew up then younger kids would never understand
Agreed!
Actually I have seen posts from many younger people who say they like older music better than the current music.
G.B.Y.B.R. is a masterpiece from start to finish. I think it was his best. I believe this year marks the 50th anniversary as well.👍 thanks for all the great music "sir Elton John"
Learned to play Funeral for a friend when I was thirteen and managed to play it pretty well by the age or fourteen... I grateful to have learned to embrace modern music thanks to the compositions of Elton John and my fathers love for his early work in music... What a sensational composer and a fine musician. Thank you so much for opening my eyes to the world of modern music Elton John...
In memory of my twin sister...
Loving and missing you so much..❤😢❤
Elton John's best song by a mile. An absolute classic. One thing that is often overlooked is how good his band are. You can see why they have played together for so long now. They rock.
Absolutely ! I've played it for my metal head friends , and the freak out when they find out its Elton. This is on ELP level musicianship .
You are correct sir
Bernie Taupin....also grossly overlooked.
Sadly Dee Murray (bass) passed away back in 1992.
Jean - François Leroy I are with you too!😀
That entire album, Classic!
I saw this man live. Best concert I’ve ever saw, no question.
I got to see him play Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters for the final time in New York City during his farewell tour. I had chills the entire time. I cried at the end of the show.
Sir Elton is one of the greatest musicians to ever live. I’m blessed to have lived during his time with us.
he opened with these songs at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in !983!
That damn guitarist is so humble sitting back and waiting to shine and then he just kills it.
Saw EJ at Madison Square Garden in about '75,when I was a teen ... unbelievable show! Remember it clearly to this day. When he performed this, it was just EPIC. A masterpiece.
Hard for me to believe I've been listening to this and loving it for almost 50 years! It's worth being old now to have been young then! I truly have lived thru the most amazing musical times in history.
Me too. I feel extremely privileged:-)
Totally agree!
True Dat
Always a second tier act with a lot of help from the girls
I sure wish you hadn't out it like that!! 😉😉☮️
I saw Elton in Toronto Canada live in Maple Leaf Gardens live. His first of a Canadian/USA tour. An evening I will never forget till my last breath. I am 80 now and sooooo happy to find this again. I know I have it on Vinyl and CD. I really need to dig them out and make the neighbors windows rock eh, LOL
This is Elton's Bohemian Rhapsody. Physically thrilling, bad-ass live version! Plus, they've all aged nicely!
funny you mention that, I did too, and add that A Day In The Life are perhaps the 3 greatest rock songs ever.
Plastic surgery does wonders.
Queens Bohemian Rhapsody is like Eltons Funeral For a Friend. Fixed that for you.
YES!
I grew up listening to Elton John. His music will always live on. He finally retired after 50yrs of Rock n' Roll and it's well deserved. 👌 I still listen in 2024. I'm 66 now just a month ago in April and have never had the chance to see one of his many sold out shows. Love his many glasses. ❤ Now he's still enjoying his family life. He's awesome! And always will be.
I saw him one time. He was and is the only concert I ever wish to have seen. I was so much younger when I saw him. A friend of mine and I actually got to the box office a day prior to the tickets going on sale and camped out right there, with hundreds of others. I was offered upwards of $4000.00 for my spot in line. I said absolutely not. My husband and I were so close to the stage we could tell he was drinking a diet coke.
This song has withstood the test of time. Still relevant almost 50 years later.
They don't write music like this anymore. A pure classic!
Elton's masterpiece off of the fabulous double album.I can remember listening to this album back in the 1970s and marveling at it.
The music and words of this song are hypnotizing . The song is more popular as time goes by . It is truly unforgetable .
So true. I never get tired of this song
Take another bong hit and think about moving out your parents house.
This song is a masterpiece on so many levels. Timeless and powerful.
In 200 years, the works of Elton John, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles and John Williams will be as revered and legendary as Mozart, Chopin, and Beethoven are now!
Dylan and Springsteen too
You are 100% ✅ right!!
@@mikemcf33 - springsteen NO! Rush - Yes!
@@jacktheraven I disagree, but, hey, that’s different tastes in music. all good
Beatles suck ass.
Timeless!!! This is pure Rock/ pure music!!
2 summers ago I was on a road trip to the 4 Corners. At a diner for a late bite this song was on and my days when I was in grade school age flashed through my mind. See, back then in the 70s, my dad had the vinyl record with that song and played it very often. For the last 20yrs, or so, I've totally forgotten about Funeral for a Friend. That night at that diner somewhere in the 4 Corners with that Elton John masterpiece playing, I was reminded of what I've forgotten, and that I should never forget ever again. Kinda eerie and yet beautiful moment-- just as Elton's timeless masterpiece.
There are two things that have always amazed be about Elton John's talent:
1. He wrote the music to fit Bernie Taupin's lyrics and not the other way around like most song writers.
2. His voice and musical style doesn't sound like anyone else. After listening to music for close to 50 years, he is unique. I am surprised that nobody has tried to copy him, even loosely.
Brian Drewry, that's because true genius and masterpieces CANNOT be copied.
Brian - Check out Joshua Kadison, his voice resembles Elton's a bit but he does not intentionally copy him
David Angat I love Joshua Kadison, but no one can sound or be Elton John, not even a little.
Songwriting and instrumental virtuosity genius rarely coupled in one human.
Chris Ames and that would be billy joel - elton's american rival. he wrote his songs by himself
Almost 50 years later, this song still kicks butt.
Wow
sure does
Anyone know the date of this concert? 2000? 2002?
@Daniel Laurence Thank you!
@@spikespa5208 1976
One of my All time favorite Elton John songs
A man so talented
This song helped carry me, as a young teenager, through the loss of my Mother.
I listened to this entire album a million times when it first came out as a teenager.
You got me !! I didn’t hear it more than 200,000 times. Fabulous album, GBYBR. Very diverse.
I absolutely LOVE Grey Seal, and This Song Has No Title is wonderful.
My favorite album of all time by far. So many great songs.
I bought this album for £4.99 the day was released
I was 13 years old by the way lol
Same!!! Slept in my car many many times to play this!!! Was Teenager who thought he was at the peak of life, but looking for the Yellow 💛 Brick 🧱 road 🛣️
❤🎉😂❤😂🎉❤
This take me back to some of the greatest times in my life. Never ever will get tired of hearing this.
Sir Elton (and not because of any so-called "royal" decree! But because he earned it on his own) Davey and Nigel! (And others) They were all there in Sept. 1984 at the Wilkinson Center, what great memories! Thank you for a lifetime of the greatest music!
I have to thank/blame Elton for starting me on my lifelong addiction to what is now known as "classic rock." i was big on The Partridge Family when on March 25, 1974 (his birthday, I was 13 1/3 years old) I was the number whatever caller the radio DJ requested, and when he asked me what album I wanted I asked for the Greatest Hits (I had heard of few of those songs). The original vinyl arrived, shared it with my friends and we all became rock FANATICS (discovering Zeppelin at the same time helped). Because of little money (the usual lawns, etc...) David and I made a plan to buy alternating albums and share them. So I bought Empty Sky, he got Elton John, I got Tumbleweed Connection etc...) We did the same thing with Zeppelin. But I will always thank Elton for being the one to turn me on to what became my number one lifelong passion. RIP to my prom date Margee - I will love you always.
There are some bands and performers from my teen years that I'm discovering just how great they really were beyond their greatest hits on the radio. I always loved EJ's music, from his earliest days, so to listen to it again gives me the pleasure of REDISCOVERY...again and again! I never tire of it! ❤
I listened to this over and over and over and over... I was 9... my sister bought goodbye yellow brick road. I listened and memorized every nuance of every instrument. Good times !
I Seen you in mobile Alabama in the 70s love you Thank you so much kathy powell ❤❤❤❤
I saw this performed in 1973 during Yellow Brick Road show. He was thinner, had higher shoes and lots of feathers. Wonderful then. Amazing then. Still amazing.
I had the privilege to see him live in miami with my 16 yr old son on his fearwel tour in
2019 and when he played this song, the place went wild.
i saw him Aug '76 at old Chicago stadium. the pot was so thick in the air, and i thought i would have hearing damage.
Elton is in another stratosphere. Way up there...wow. I love this song...the guitar by Davey is incredible.
I agree. Growing up in Los Angeles in the 70’s, Elton’s influence permeated everything in a way that no one else did or could. Half the songs in the school dances were his and the girls always wanted to dance to ‘em!
Is that Nigel Olson on drums also?
@@ghwoods1 came here to ask this also! Yes, I believe it is! Only missing Dee Murray. RIP, Dee.
My favorite Elton song, off of my favorite Elton John album. The intro reminds me of Jeff Lynn of ELO and their song Fire on High.
Man, what gets me on this performance is how much energy Elton still puts into the piano. As if it were still 1973. Shivers.
This is Elton John's masterpiece. His symphony. Everytime I hear this I love it even more. Bravo!!!
Elton never disappoints ...he's an incredible showman.
As a High School kid, I was lucky enough to see Elton perform this during the Yellow Brick Road tour. Back in those days, Elton wore cool sunglasses and outlandish outfits. ZZ Top opened the show.
I saw the same show 1973 satx
I saw zztop open for savoy brown in Detroit 1973 . No beards , y’all makin us feel tight at home they said to the crowd .
Saw the '73 tour here in Vancouver. He opened with this and it blew us away!
Saw the show in Chicago 73
I was 13 years old when i first heard this....I'm gonna be 60 on the 23rd of May....still listening...rock on. Thank you for this upload.
Same here 60 in sept got to see this live in 73 we took some white bloder acid and drank smirinoff for 3 hrs before the show elton came out with a cap fiying through the air i thought shit this guy can even fly stood front row on the floor for the entire 3 hrs what a blast
You're now 64, as I'm reading this 😅🎉❤
Pure genius! An amazing man with a God given talent used to better the world!
I heard this preformed live by Elton John at his second concert at Melbourne Festival Hall the day after John Lennon was killed. The concert began with Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding and ended approx. three hours later with a long medley tribute for many of the departed rockers Buddy, Elvis, Lennon etc. It was incredible, everyone ended up dancing in the stalls, it felt like we were on another planet.
That must have hard for him.
Getting chills.
Unreal Dario , truly blessed
Love that ❤️✝️
God bless you and your family 🙏❤️
Michael
Wow what a great story. I love Rock and Roll 🎸
Great tune.
Great artist.
Great times.
What more can I say .
I went to so many concerts in the 70's and 80's and I understood from the beginning that people are different at these expressions of Music and Love from every one I went to. This is the way people - Not through the Hate that is being fed to us. I Really Love the reality that we all share at these incredible concerts from Jethro Tull, Hendricks, Grand Funk, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Pat Travers, Heart, Santana, Etc., Etc. No Riots, Killing and Racism, just love. Elton is still here to bless us with these Gems, and to keep the positive vibes Alive through his music. January 8, 2019 at the Oakland Arena was the last time I was able to see this legend in concert. This song is dedicated to my brother Rodney lost to us in 83 for now. Thanks EJ!!!
He actually wrote & played this song for his own funeral. INCREDIBLE pianist & singer!!! 💝💝
A masterpiece by Sir Elton John 🎉 The ultimate showman!
I only got to see sir EJ in concert 4 times over the years, but i feel so blessed that I got to see this true legend and national treasure live. What an entertainer!!! Love you, Elton!
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting this genius twice, and seen him in concert 5 times - there is no one else like him, he is simply a once in a life time phenomenon. I do not want to think of the day when he is no longer with us. Thanks for the amazing 50 years Sir Elton.
This is definitely one of the best songs of all time.No one can play or arrange music the way Elton can. I happen to consider myself very lucky knowing that I grew up to Elton John's
I remember sometime back in the 70's Elton John came to the Capital Center in Landover Maryland (outskirts of Washington DC) and he opened the concert with this song. Seats were of little use after that because we dancing in the front of them or in the isles for the rest of the show. What a showman!
Best Elton John song ever. Gives me chills to listen to it!That song is in my top 5 of all artists ❤❤❤
YEAH!!! This is how we rocked in the 1970's. Salute to Sir Elton John! EPIC
Oh yeah !! Will definitely be buried in pinball machine
Elton was just a little more animated back then. LOL
I saw Elton at Dodger stadium in 1975 and have seen him 5 times since. Incredible, amazing, and gifted musician. So happy to be a part of this generation!
INCREDIBLE. Gives me chills.♥
EJ's best song, especially live. Saw him in November 1974 and 75 in Cleveland Ohio. What a performer! Hearing that brought tears to my eyes.
Yellow brick road and this combination song is the stuff that made him, EPIC!!! Takes me back to junior high school when this was new. I saw him live in Baltimore Maryland in 1977 and he opened with this using a clear acrylic piano and green smoke, we were losing our mind🎉🎉🎉
Elton john is a musical God to me.... so immaculately talented at writing, singing, piano.... oh I only wish to see him live before I can't again. He hasn't made a song I didn't like. From early childhood... through my life. He started long before I was born. He's more than legend to me. Love Elton. So many musical and personal reasons why.
Elton? You made a difference. Thanks & Bless- you’re there buddy!
Seen him in 1985 at the Murfrees Center in Murfreesboro Tennessee. He walked out in a duck costume bowed to us then started playing this. Sir Elton is a fantastic performer and awesome pianist. One of the best concerts i ever went to.
I wish I had the words that describe how great this song and these artists really are. Fantastic!
To those of a certain age this was the epiphany of Elton’s songwriting and composing - an incredible track from an incredible album that had his best guys on board - awesome
Saw Elton Live in Phoenix, Fall 2022 and he was awesome! He's also loyal to his band members...Davey Johnstone (Lead Guitar), Ray Cooper (Percussion), and Nigel Olsson (drums) have been with him since "Goodbye Yellowbrick Road" album in 1973. Dee Murray (Bassist) died in 1992 or he'd still be there most likely
This was my first song of Elton. Is absolutely perfect
Elton doesn't often get the due he deserves as a rocker. Love Lies Bleedin' and Funeral for a Friend are a classic combo that stands the test of time. I am transported back to the 70's when I listened to this part of GBYBR, one of the albums I would request if I were stranded on an island. Add this song combo to Saturday's All Right for Fighting, and you can't go wrong--then comes at least 5 more classics and some great throwbacks to EJ's early sound. A truly classic double album.
9 outta those 17 songs qualify as "hits" even if not released as singles. That was & is one of rocks truly "great" albums.
I remember this song & album from when they were released (I grew up & came of age in the 1970's). I am not transported back when I hear this song. To me, it is as fresh & vital as it was then & as much so as anything released today. Peace out...from Seattle
I'm making everyone attending my funeral sit through the whole piece before the service starts. It's one of his most amazing pieces.
Allan Briggs Haha, I’ve always said this, but I don’t know about the “Love Lies Bleeding” part :/ BUT I’ve wanted it played at my funeral since I first heard it in 1975!!!! STILL HERE W00T
I've been enjoying this lovely pianist most of my life. One of 2 favorite pianists & I have to hear Billy Joel after this!!!😂
This is definitely my favorite Elton John song.
im an old heavy metal guy, still had room for elton, just fantastic
Elton John such a talented songwriter&singer. I Love all of his songs!!! He's wonderful.
My father used to put me on his shoulder and bounce me around when I was little to this song to calm me down. And he would narrate an imaginary story to go along with the instrumental first part. I still remember that despite it being around 33 years now.
My son was killed in 2016. I was devastated of course, but listened to this at least once a week for a year. We used to drive around for hours, and he heard this song many times on my CD player and rally liked it. I can't play anymore in my car, but like hearing it now.
Ive seen Elton in Detroit at Cobo Hall, but my most favourite of watching you with my mother on T.V. Crying as you performed this Rock Anthem at Princess Dianas funeral.
An absolute master of his craft. Sounds just as good live as the original recording even how many years later. Legendary. Wow.
Bernie was a genius also
I thank "the Powers" above who enabled me to grow up in this era of music with such amazing musicians, to watch them grow and refine their skills. It's no wonder us boomers feel a deep affection for these icons, because once they move on, they'll never be replaced.
Saw many of the great bands through the years, from the who , stones,cocker, bowie and so many others, bit I'm 65 now, and my biggest regret when it comes to shows, was never seeing Elton!!
I've been a fan of Elton since 1970. His talent and professionalism are beyond words and he's also such a good person. I was fortunately able to see him in concert once. Watching this - my favorite EJ song - leaves me awe-struck.
This is everything you want/need in a great song. Im so blessed that I grew up being able to listen to this when it was born.
❤Ii have been listening to you sense you started and I love all your music and your voice 😊 🎉 God Bless
I've seen Elton John dozens of times since 70s - 2000s - I absolutely love this song and he never played it any time I've seen him. I'm delighted with this!
I have had the privilege of seeing Elton live twice....and both times he opened with Funeral/Love lies ..... what a great way to open a concert!!!!
99% of the time he opens with this. I've never seen him not (and I've seen him over 40 times).
I've seen him last summer. This was a mid-concert act, opened with Bennie. Great, great concert. He's wonderful live.
Greatest piece
I never get tired of listening to this masterpiece
@@WatchMeNow53 I've been to numerous Elton John concerts & sadly, he didn't open with this song which I absolutely ADORE!!!
I was there......n 1974 at the INGLEWOOD FORUM------when EJ BROUGHT DOWN THE HOUSE WITH THIS NUMBER------- THANK GOD FOR BEING ALIVE TO WITNESS A MUSICAL SAVANT.......A COMPOSER WITHOUT EQUAL......A GOD N THE PIANO WHO HAD PERFECT PITCH.......AN EXTRAORDINARY VOCALIST......
This song is fresh and genius every time I hear it. It must be blasted at high volume. Get lost in it. Sir Elton John: magnificent! ♥️🎶
I don't always listen to this song, but when I do, so do my neighbors.
People say Elton is only a pop singer. If your weren't rocked to your rollin soul then quit life now.
It will stay with me for the rest of my life........Yellow Brick Road Tour 1972. Same intro but a dark room the piano played in darkness then a single spotlight hit the piano and there right in front of your eyes was Elton John singing the flowers in the window box and the crowd lost their shit.........one of the greatest nights of my life......
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is one of the greatest albums ever so many amazing songs Saturday nights alright for fighting etc etc etc etc
I was at Dodger Stadium in 1975 . Greatest Elton concert I ever attended.
I think this song fits the definition of a "hauntingly beautiful song". Sounds great here in concert. Love that the guitar player gave his pick to somebody
Guitar player was david johnson from Edinburgh
That was a nice touch, I'm glad the camera caught it.
@@robertauld2207 his name is Davey Johnstone....
Awesome performance 👏 My favorite will always be I'm still standing though.......
Just saw him last month. This year they had smoke on the stage and he rode around on his piano across the stage for this song! He is so wonderful and this is such a great song!!
My Main Man Elton! 50 years longtime fan here! I love Elton so much! He's the BEST! My boy! 🙏✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
An absolute musical masterclass 👍👌
I cried when he took the stage when I saw him in Las Vegas in 2006. He is absolutely amazing!
Grown men weep over few. This man is one. RUSH, Neil Peart, Freddie Mercury.
Oh, I'll bet. I would have too. How amazing you can say you saw him live. I'm totally jealous.
Not that this is any news to a living soul, but 'virtuoso pianist', 'genius singer songwriter'; words just don't begin to do justice in describing Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Gifted musicians, this whole band, in a class of their own. And this song, Funeral For A Friend, timeless art. Thank you for your legendary contribution.