Don't let the sun go down on me-Elton John (lyrics)

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  • Don't let the sun go down on me
    Elton John
    (lyrics)
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  • @PaulSebastiani_SEN_BA
    @PaulSebastiani_SEN_BA Před 4 lety +1359

    Here after Archie Williams. What a brilliant rendition he gave the world.

  • @brixanthonycampo1052
    @brixanthonycampo1052 Před 4 lety +351

    Archie Williams brought me here. That audition in Agt is one hell of a kind. Makes me realize I don't need to complain of what I'm going through right now. Man, celebrating one birthday alone is nothing compared to 37 years behind bars. There's a saying "everyday above the ground is a good day", Archie made me feel that it's actually true.

  • @Papparratzi
    @Papparratzi Před 5 lety +591

    Being extremely depressed as a teen in the 70s, this song often gave me just enough hope to make it to the next day. 40 years later. I’m still standing.

  • @taneshiamulvaney9217
    @taneshiamulvaney9217 Před 3 lety +95

    My mom told me several times over the course of her life that when she died that this was the song that she wanted to play at her services. That day has came. I love you Mom .

  • @katherinepettit6585
    @katherinepettit6585 Před 4 lety +368

    Archie Williams gave this song a whole new meaning to me and so many others

    • @mariasim3267
      @mariasim3267 Před 3 lety +1

      Katherine Pettit Yess.. I’m touch while Archie William was singing this song. God Bless you Archie 🙏❤️

    • @kieshakeller8639
      @kieshakeller8639 Před 3 lety

      baby you said that he did 37 years in jail for something he did not do the lord is good

    • @maggiechu8993
      @maggiechu8993 Před 2 lety +1

      BJ

    • @magodide
      @magodide Před 2 lety

      So true, he gave it a trully new meaning, a sentimental, sad but hopeful meaning

    • @pathart8854
      @pathart8854 Před 2 lety

      For me he made it about a actual a hole. Sounds a bit wierd but that's what I think he was talking about . The special place between the legs that's been used and taken for a ride multiple times . Ignored at times . Opened beyond repair in a way that nothing that doesn't cause serious injury has any geek left. That's my interpretation thanks take care

  • @raydginto1440
    @raydginto1440 Před 4 lety +280

    A Tribute to that man who was incarcerated for many year,And wrongly accused,God Bless, Enjoy the rest of your life

    • @jeanettesquires777
      @jeanettesquires777 Před 3 lety +2

      me too

    • @kolikari3813
      @kolikari3813 Před 3 lety +3

      There are many just like him still in prison today we must act not just feel

    • @tonydio666
      @tonydio666 Před 3 lety +2

      @@kolikari3813 Many who served time and were not guilty as well. I did over 4 years and did not do the crime. The judiciary system has always been for only the rich or well connected.

    • @newmoon8582
      @newmoon8582 Před 3 lety +1

      @@tonydio666 so fuckin true & unfair

    • @rcassia
      @rcassia Před 3 lety +1

      I can't listen to this song and not to think of that man! God bless him!!

  • @mikejika7758
    @mikejika7758 Před 4 lety +215

    Archie Williums reason I’m here. Will never listen to this song the same.

  • @avianlilly6804
    @avianlilly6804 Před 4 lety +397

    AGT: Archie brought me here

  • @kenbray5682
    @kenbray5682 Před 5 lety +12

    Elton John has got to be the greatest Prefomer ever ! Everytime I listen too his music it takes me back in time, I grew up in the 70's back when we had no worries in the world ! Except 8000 miles away there way a war going on in Vietnam, I was too young to really wonder what those guys were going through ! Now I'm grown up and I know what they went through because I was a US Marine for sixteen years and did four tours in the Middle East, and I'm sure there were kids doing then same thing I did as a kid, the only difference is that I was there this time ! I Salute All My Brothers That Never Made It Back Alive You Will Never Be Forgotten ! GySgt Bray 1st Marine Recon Amphibious Assault Unit Bravo Company. SEMPER FI TO ALL MY DEVIL DOGS....

    • @brianne3400
      @brianne3400 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you for serving this country ❤

  • @charitybyarugaba2789
    @charitybyarugaba2789 Před 4 lety +130

    Here after watching Archie William AGT awesome performance

  • @leiaclark8388
    @leiaclark8388 Před 13 dny +1

    It’s amazing how much of Elton’s music speaks to the heart.
    I was in a horrible 14 year marriage. I tried everything to get him to love me. I read and applied countless books on saving your marriage and wooing your husband who fell out of love. I kept dying inside, losing myself until I was just a faded colorless reflection of him. Then, he left me for a woman half our age, right when his son turned 18 so he no longer needed my financial help because he was paying substantial financial support. This song reminds me of my marriage.
    I’m Standing is the song that became my anthem to recover from my marriage.

  • @jumpinggoldagatito9153
    @jumpinggoldagatito9153 Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks a lot Bernie Taupin for the great lyrics.

  • @zahirabdulquddoos114
    @zahirabdulquddoos114 Před 4 lety +115

    I'm locked up in South Carolina and Archie Williams totally rocked it all guys world wide keep ya head up love each of you

    • @jessica23jessica
      @jessica23jessica Před 4 lety +3

      Stay strong im a felon showing love. I was set up. I have freedom now had to do my time n no evidence of my innocent

    • @zahirabdulquddoos114
      @zahirabdulquddoos114 Před 4 lety

      @@jessica23jessica that's awesome what state?

    • @sharonsmith5511
      @sharonsmith5511 Před 3 lety +4

      You stay strong. Like Archie said, never let your mind be imprisioned... and yes, Jesus love you. Much love to you Zahir

    • @zahirabdulquddoos114
      @zahirabdulquddoos114 Před 3 lety +1

      @@sharonsmith5511 thanks a lot it's truly heartfelt

    • @odapty
      @odapty Před 3 lety +3

      Go Archie👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @viviansmith2568
    @viviansmith2568 Před 5 lety +74

    There will never be another Elton John. He is amazing. Original. Timeless. I am so lucky to have grown up with him. I was 5 yrs old the first time I heard him. I'm 56 and still listening to him.

    • @rick86508
      @rick86508 Před rokem +1

      I hope you're still listening in 2023. I am. At 59.

    • @davidheater
      @davidheater Před 3 měsíci

      He’s done with the U.S. he doesn’t understand Florida’s anti gay grooming stance. Like Neil young great music, but wrong in the real world, he s saying the u.s. is “against us”. NO GAY GROOMING IN FLORIDA ON OUR LITTLE KIDS, Elton Loser John, NONE,!! Off our kids!!! @@rick86508

  • @alhoward4099
    @alhoward4099 Před 3 lety +82

    When I was young and working outside as a mailman, I use to sing this song to myself in the late evening but as I became an adult, I realize that it had a deeper meaning...the songs don't change, you do

  • @carloshuicochea9816
    @carloshuicochea9816 Před 4 lety +94

    Cleaning my room and played this song and sang with so much emotion. I was left on the floor with tears

    • @ronnieharsh1556
      @ronnieharsh1556 Před 4 lety +5

      Straighten up soldier your in the Marine core.while your down there might as well give me fifty.🙇.

    • @francescoavila6960
      @francescoavila6960 Před 3 lety +3

      Get a grip Carlos

    • @neutraltoall
      @neutraltoall Před 2 lety +3

      I bet now you realise the sun comes up back on you and you have to keep on walking… all the best

  • @jimharris5688
    @jimharris5688 Před 5 lety +55

    Beautiful song, beautifully recorded, with real instruments, real voices and real dynamics. Never gets old.

    • @harpoon_bakery162
      @harpoon_bakery162 Před rokem +2

      Elton plays parts of the piano part and does a marvelous job. Studio musicians like Leon Russell. Is this the one where Glen Campbell played a guitar part?

    • @Bellathebear777
      @Bellathebear777 Před rokem

      Have a beautiful Grateful life Jim Harris 🙏💞✨💖🎵🎶🎵♥️

    • @Bellathebear777
      @Bellathebear777 Před rokem

      ​@@harpoon_bakery162 If that's true, I never knew. Rip Glen Campbell💖✨🎶🎵🙏

    • @Jwelsh-uh5rs
      @Jwelsh-uh5rs Před 7 měsíci

      I was born in 90' and I'm not into "modern music" .....this song cuts me to the core the best way. ..this song describes almost everything I or "we" is going through.. beautiful....never give up , never lose hope.....because WE are worth it....don't tell yourself your not capable or worthy.....peace

  • @lindahoyt5690
    @lindahoyt5690 Před 5 lety +21

    Bernie Taupin is the best lyricist. He and Elton John together are just pure perfection.

    • @aqua4497
      @aqua4497 Před rokem

      Linda Hoyt... Yes. Bernie was the best partner who contributed to his success by writing songs that still stand strong! I hope they are still friends regardless.

  • @marjeketchum1630
    @marjeketchum1630 Před 22 dny +1

    As a teen in the 70s I was always filled with amazement over the incredible songs, powerhouse singing and over the top performances. We've been so gifted to have this in our world.

  • @jenniferduffus7563
    @jenniferduffus7563 Před 3 lety +7

    Archie did a fantastic rendition of this song. It brought me to tears!

  • @Lyeah73
    @Lyeah73 Před 4 lety +116

    Why is it every time this man sings it feels like hes speaking from my heart?...he's the best!

    • @JohnHitchcock-um1gz
      @JohnHitchcock-um1gz Před 5 měsíci

      Sir Elton is timeless as is Bernie Taupin, who I would put up there with Paul and John, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen , Paul Simon as Mount Olympus of songwriting

  • @elainefrei5845
    @elainefrei5845 Před 8 lety +532

    Every time I hear this song, I think of seeing him in concert at Dodger Stadium in October 1975 (the Sunday show). He and the band did a very long version of this. It was still light when the song began, but by the time the song was ending, it was dark. As the last chord faded out, all the stadium lights came on. It was amazing, beautiful. Perfect.

    • @tolvarr
      @tolvarr Před 8 lety +6

      +Elaine Frei That is a great story!

    • @darrylbee3914
      @darrylbee3914 Před 8 lety +8

      His talent is virtually immeasurable.

    • @niilsaa
      @niilsaa Před 8 lety +8

      +Elaine Frei If only I was born sooner. I would have gone to see him.

    • @jaimeecoleenaguelo9511
      @jaimeecoleenaguelo9511 Před 8 lety +3

      oh lucky!!! wish I was already born that time lol

    • @johndulanieinc
      @johndulanieinc Před 8 lety +1

      +Elaine Frei that sounds dope!

  • @duckfowl5327
    @duckfowl5327 Před 5 lety +59

    R.I.P George Michael
    His live versions with Elton are phenomenal..

    • @robynbrown1491
      @robynbrown1491 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes he & GM UNREAL!!!!
      🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

  • @myostar7
    @myostar7 Před 5 lety +14

    Anthem for all that are beaten by life and trouble! Lost my daughter. Not a day goes by without asking what could I have done! The sun has set and I pray everyday for her.

  • @patriciaappleyard3764
    @patriciaappleyard3764 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I always remember that incredible performance at Live Aid, when George Michael and Elton sang this, fantastic ❤

  • @rodericklungen7406
    @rodericklungen7406 Před 3 lety +5

    Having this song as a favourite during my childhoods, and then Archie Williams living it. 37 years behind bars, for another guy's sin. I would have hung myself if it was for me. Long live Archie Williams, may your new life be full of joy and happiness, May God bless you....

  • @rachelletresilusdossous8871

    Mr. Archie williams brought me here after listening to him on AGT.

  • @ElMirageRacer4763
    @ElMirageRacer4763 Před 4 lety +16

    There will most likely never be another duo like Elton and Bernie.

  • @Awaywrdson
    @Awaywrdson Před 11 měsíci +6

    Love this song !! And I also really love the live version of George Michael and Elton John singing it also !! It's fantastic to watch him walk on stage and seeing them both sing in harmony. Excellent !! 👍

  • @RSKurtz
    @RSKurtz Před 9 lety +1002

    Why do people have to mention an artist's sexual preference? Elton John is one of the most talented musicians to walk the face of the earth. I commend him for all of the great music that he has given us. He is an exraordinary human being. God bless him.

    • @sharonerichamilton3675
      @sharonerichamilton3675 Před 6 lety +18

      R. S. Kurtz stupid, BC sex has nothing to do with his ability

    • @debils4546
      @debils4546 Před 5 lety +16

      Agreed! Always loved his music!

    • @JohnDoe-jz9ju
      @JohnDoe-jz9ju Před 5 lety +12

      Because they have a dick in their asses. Elton John is awesome

    • @suzyanderson7395
      @suzyanderson7395 Před 5 lety +35

      Somebody said something about Elton John's being gay? Who cares? Doubt that he's losing any sleep over that, the hall of fame needs a special category for him!

    • @sanctusignis9746
      @sanctusignis9746 Před 5 lety +25

      Because people are stupid and can't mind their own bussiness and like to impose their beliefs and values on others. My step father LOVED Elton and had a collection of his music. When Elton came out, my step dad broke his CDs and burned them. Like I said, not only bigoted but stupid,bc he could have sold them or given them to a friend. Suffice to say, he was a terrible husband and father as well...even to his biological kids.

  • @kamogelopercy2617
    @kamogelopercy2617 Před 3 lety +16

    Archie Williams gave this song a whole different new meaning 🔥❤God Bless Him and his Family😍❤ and everyone who saw this Comment❤

  • @ikarooz
    @ikarooz Před 7 lety +220

    The Elton John/Bernie Taupin collaboration has created some of the best music of our time. They top it off with some of the best supporting musicians on the planet.

  • @sherriemoore2633
    @sherriemoore2633 Před 8 lety +30

    I was born in 72.. my Momma and Daddy had a 69 Camaro.. Elton John was a part of that huge collection of cool music!!!! on the factory 8track ;) I was so little I wanted to be just like Elton John!!! play piano and have the KICK A** FLASHY OUTFITS PIANO'S AND SUNGLASSES!!!! 1 of my 1st heroes!!! STILL LOVE ELTON JOHNS MUSIC!!!

  • @FastFordClub
    @FastFordClub Před 5 lety +241

    I Miss My Dad , He Died At 47 , I'm Now 51 , Noone Understands Me , Miss You Pop

    • @KING-ri2vs
      @KING-ri2vs Před 5 lety +11

      There are people who love you and look upto you. Maybe you haven't had the chance to realize that yet.

    • @keileymynk1791
      @keileymynk1791 Před 4 lety +1

      took Mommy to go see it

    • @Phantom1963
      @Phantom1963 Před 4 lety +7

      Mario Hinsche maybe I could help... would like to try...if that matters. People do care, just ask

    • @amandalucas2367
      @amandalucas2367 Před 4 lety +3

      Mario Hinsche your not alone I lost my dad and my mom 6 years apart from each other! Time doesn’t heal this pain! Sending you strength

    • @amygwenn5189
      @amygwenn5189 Před 4 lety +3

      Mario,I understand I lost my Dad in 2013,, which took part of me, he was the only one who never judged me no matter what and loved me unconditionally, as I am. I'll see you soon Dad..

  • @msjesusfreak62
    @msjesusfreak62 Před 5 lety +2

    I started listening to Elton John when I was 12 years old. My 16 year old neighbor introduced him to me. I love piano music and he played an album for me. I was hooked. This was a long time before people talked about gays. I didn't know it for a long time. He was once married to a woman so we didn't know. All we knew was his friend Bernie Taupin wrote words down, mailed them to Elton, Elton put music and melody to it and made beautiful songs!

  • @susangant45
    @susangant45 Před 5 lety +23

    Just saw him last night in Orlando Fl. 2019 He is Amazing!!!
    Love and may God Bless you!! FOREVER FAN!!!

    • @roquefortfiles
      @roquefortfiles Před 5 lety +2

      But his register is lower now. Still good but different energy. He's a legend.

  • @mknomad5
    @mknomad5 Před 2 lety +3

    Elton (and Bernie) has songs that I hear in my head and then say, I need to hear that, so I go find it, and usually, cry, they're so, so beautiful. This is one of them. May every year be kinder to you, Sir Elton. The richness you've brought this one lost soul is immeasurable.

  • @margaretkowalkowski5653
    @margaretkowalkowski5653 Před rokem +3

    I have ALWAYS loved Elton John since I was a kid I love this song 🎵 ❤️ because I have lost everyone that I have loved thank you Elton for all of these beautiful songs 🎵 ❤️ 💜 ♥️ 🙏 that you and Bernie wrote ❤️ 💜 ♥️ 💙 💕 💖 ❤️ 💜 ♥️ 💙 💕 💖 ❤️

  • @juneannadams1533
    @juneannadams1533 Před 3 lety +2

    beautiful....put me in his place i know i could not have made it thus far.....you have alot of faith my brother. only god knows best. hats off to you buddy.

  • @Marz997
    @Marz997 Před 7 lety +209

    One of the best songs I have ever heard....

    • @j.peters3053
      @j.peters3053 Před 7 lety +2

      can you make out whos on the back ground vocals???

    • @maxrubert5795
      @maxrubert5795 Před 5 lety +3

      @@j.peters3053 the Beach Boys

    • @tdesq.2463
      @tdesq.2463 Před 4 lety

      Absolute agree! ... And, GO "B"s!!!

    • @mfsurfer3039
      @mfsurfer3039 Před 3 lety

      Yess Boston Strong!! 617 power

  • @samcasino1535
    @samcasino1535 Před 8 lety +136

    Elton John is a fucking "National Treasure"

    • @moorek1967
      @moorek1967 Před 8 lety +3

      SAM CASINO Yeah, but only for the UK

    • @marcdavey
      @marcdavey Před 8 lety +5

      +moorek1967 More like half the globe loves his music, the person you really have to thank is Bernie Taupin for most of all these song.

    • @TrippinDrago
      @TrippinDrago Před 8 lety +2

      +moorek1967 I think overall, he's more popular over here, but that was in his early days and might have changed since then. Then again, his early days were his best...

    • @kulditbeme
      @kulditbeme Před 8 lety +1

      +Marc Davey 100% spot on! Bless both of them, Bernie Taupin and Elton John.

    • @CityslickCaptain
      @CityslickCaptain Před 8 lety +5

      +moorek1967 He belongs to the world.

  • @Shinanaghins
    @Shinanaghins Před 8 lety +72

    That piano at chorus just is so beautiful, its actually one of the reasons i started to learn piano

    • @stephencourton3328
      @stephencourton3328 Před 4 lety +7

      Elton is a genius at piano.

    • @banditnip0345
      @banditnip0345 Před rokem

      What gets me is the base guitar in it. It's way better than this rap base now a days.

  • @MattyJBall
    @MattyJBall Před 5 lety +18

    Elton's voice is amazing.

  • @manuel.gvillagomez435
    @manuel.gvillagomez435 Před 6 lety +8

    this man is truly a genius, if you can't appreciate his musical talents, you are one who needs to search and search till you find yourself

    • @roquefortfiles
      @roquefortfiles Před 5 lety

      I saw a show where they gave him the instructions to a washing machine (True!!) then asked him to write a tune to the words writen. He did it on the spot and it was HILARIOUS but it was also GOOD. You could see right there how insanely talented he was with music. That he could come up with something coherent in mere seconds. Give the guy a few days?? No wonder he is the legend he is. He's a genius.

  • @derekjones3694
    @derekjones3694 Před 8 lety +391

    Masterpiece. Music today will never speak to ones soul like this

    • @TigerRogers0660
      @TigerRogers0660 Před 5 lety +5

      The ending always sends shivers up my spine - one of the most dramatic endings ever!!

    • @scottricklaroque7428
      @scottricklaroque7428 Před 5 lety +8

      Elton and Bernie were a pair given to us by God (in my opinion) because all the songs like Your Song, Don't Let the Sun, Rocket Man, Daniel, Candle in the Wind and on and on all speak to the heart and touch us and bring back memories like few other songs do, but Elton/Bernie seemed to have a knack for doing it over and over, Someone Saved my Life, Funeral for a Friend, Levon....... He (they) gave us so much.

    • @nomadichippie1930
      @nomadichippie1930 Před 5 lety +4

      You just aren’t listening to the right music

    • @kevinbarton1661
      @kevinbarton1661 Před 5 lety +3

      Derek Jones - it helps me reset to ❤️ life every day . & get my work done.

    • @EricFapton
      @EricFapton Před 4 lety +2

      Derek Jones music will always speak to peoples soul no matter what generation it is from. Music clmes from the soul. All of it.

  • @myostar7
    @myostar7 Před 5 lety +65

    “Although I search myself it’s always someone else I see” How unfortunately true for so many searching for their place and wanting to be loved.

  • @robertruback5370
    @robertruback5370 Před 3 lety +13

    This song has been special to me with lots healing in life, Archie Williams gave a whole new meaning to this song, thank you brother for your great voice and not letting the mind get locked up. You are amazing and may the Lord continue to bless you and your family and be that testimony of what God can do in one's life.

  • @katebrown4284
    @katebrown4284 Před 5 lety +4

    EJ music in the 70s, nothing better
    Just gloriously beautiful, lyrics such poetry, music from the heavens
    Beautiful music!!! How I love Elton John!!!

  • @MsCordially
    @MsCordially Před 8 lety +284

    Just gloriously beautiful, lyrics such poetry, music from the heavens

    • @mikemartini2568
      @mikemartini2568 Před 8 lety +5

      O

    • @stevetroise4132
      @stevetroise4132 Před 8 lety +17

      +MsCordially - I totally agree!! Excellent song! He's an awesome musician !!

    • @neilwilliams929
      @neilwilliams929 Před 7 lety +3

      MsCordially yes mscordially Bernie and rege were or are one hell of a writing /composing team!

    • @kimrich5322
      @kimrich5322 Před 7 lety

      MsCordially kid rock

    • @neilwilliams929
      @neilwilliams929 Před 7 lety

      MsCordially I agree Bernie and reg are or were one hell of a writing team

  • @stayhopeful8558
    @stayhopeful8558 Před 7 lety +4

    Elton John is hands down one of the best performers this world has ever known...I am so stoked to see him in concert...exactly 18 hours and 27 minutes away...I am brushing up on my lyrics in this very moment...And when he pulls me up to sing with him, I will be the most prepared;)...I have been waiting my whole life for this...It will be an infinite memory

  • @sanchazeraecoleman7109

    Archie Williams definitely lead me here after such a powerful performance.....thank you Mr Williams

  • @martinstoltz1574
    @martinstoltz1574 Před 5 lety +6

    Masterpiece. Music today will never speak to ones soul like this
    So, so damn good. He has a hell of a voice.
    EJ music in the 70s, nothing better

  • @ashleywoody9292
    @ashleywoody9292 Před 5 lety +31

    Rip daddy 3 months and I'm missing you so much your my inspiration ....

  • @ziahpaul2352
    @ziahpaul2352 Před 4 lety +11

    I love his music so much! He is such a prodigy and there will never be another like him.

  • @ish9506
    @ish9506 Před 3 lety +5

    Elton John’s meaning of the song is about his freedom from toxic love or lack of love in general, and his addictions holding him back in life.
    Archie Williams’s meaning of the song changed a perspective and made it sync with someone who’d been literally shut in and wrongfully punished for so long and he’s finally free
    In both cases I’m just so happy these true warriors are liberated

  • @sarahb3033
    @sarahb3033 Před 7 lety +6

    My two favorite artists came together and created this... a national treasure :)

  • @edwardfelonia9116
    @edwardfelonia9116 Před 3 lety +4

    Came here after i watched Mr. Archie, very meaningful song.

  • @nicholasrice6744
    @nicholasrice6744 Před 5 lety +8

    We played this song my freshman year marching band and now when I hear this, I can’t help but tear up thinking of the memories being brought to life in this gorgeous musicianship.

  • @katharineconni2947
    @katharineconni2947 Před 4 lety +2

    R.I.P George Michael
    His live versions with Elton are phenomenal..
    That piano at chorus just is so beautiful, its actually one of the reasons i started to learn piano

  • @96jnb
    @96jnb Před 9 lety +202

    So, so damn good. He has a hell of a voice.

    • @msjesusfreak62
      @msjesusfreak62 Před 6 lety +6

      He had a wonderful voice but after surgery on his vocal chords he wasn't the same.

    • @anabellekimble2441
      @anabellekimble2441 Před 4 lety +7

      He still has a great voice !!!

    • @anabellekimble2441
      @anabellekimble2441 Před 4 lety +7

      @@msjesusfreak62 , he still has a great VOICE

    • @e.j.breider9957
      @e.j.breider9957 Před 4 lety +3

      Best chord changes ever ..... maybe my favorite melody of all time. I once heard E.J. and George Michael take turns singing stanzas of this song. John's voice was SO much better !

  • @tonyalewis465
    @tonyalewis465 Před 6 lety +25

    R.I.P. my sweet momma this so reminds me of her love and miss her so much even tho it's been 2 weeks it hurts so bad

    • @JohnDoe-id1es
      @JohnDoe-id1es Před 6 lety +1

      tonya lewis u and ur mom will be in my prayers. Sorry for ur loss... :(

    • @the1dbumblebee317
      @the1dbumblebee317 Před 4 lety +1

      I'm so sorry, Tonya. Sending all my love to you💕

  • @marcyhernandez6127
    @marcyhernandez6127 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing..luv u Elton..always n 4ever..💞

  • @usmc-veteran7316
    @usmc-veteran7316 Před 7 lety +69

    Greatest song Elton sang. Reminds me of a "Dear John" letter I got when I was 19 yrs old while I was in the Marine Corps, broke my heart. I got over it and now, I've been happily married 35 yrs.

    • @jeffwhite5415
      @jeffwhite5415 Před 7 lety +4

      SEMPER FI BROTHER
      i NEVER FELT THE LYRICS UNtil i was blessed by being able to learn how to love.
      THANK YOU LISA MY WIFE

    • @usmc-veteran7316
      @usmc-veteran7316 Před 6 lety +3

      Jeff White Marines make good husbands. The girl that sent me the dear john letter, has been married 4 times, since 1974. Im proud to day Ive only been married one time since 1981, Semper Fi.

    • @sidcostello7532
      @sidcostello7532 Před 6 lety +1

      ...Elton sent you one too?....while you was in the Marines!?....thats very sad....good thing you found that pitbull.

    • @TranslateToEnglish
      @TranslateToEnglish Před 5 lety +1

      Ive heard Trump is trying to get a law passed making it a federal offense to reject a partner while they are in service of our country.

    • @brianmacias7010
      @brianmacias7010 Před 5 lety

      Larry Warnock that's the dumbest lie ever read.

  • @jeffreywilson1677
    @jeffreywilson1677 Před 5 lety +9

    What a musical genius. Heard this since it was new and it never gets old. Thank you Elton John for your music.

  • @chloepicasso3010
    @chloepicasso3010 Před 7 lety +96

    This is the first time I have paid attention to the lyrics of this song. WoW! just Wow! Beautiful song it made me cry.

    • @Mikhaelah106
      @Mikhaelah106 Před 7 lety +5

      same with me ! I was praying and some of the lyrics kept coming to my mind, so I decided to really check the lyrics and WOW !

    • @frankpitochelli6786
      @frankpitochelli6786 Před 7 lety +5

      Chloe Picasso ....always made me get that lump in my throat..!!
      Just a nostalgic song..!

    • @suzannebyars3418
      @suzannebyars3418 Před 6 lety +1

      i fekt the same. i didn't play the song myself but last night on thecway to get sone pizza dinner for my children? the song came on thecradio & itcwas suddenly full of meaning and it was so meamingful i wanted to cry too! but it was all i could do not to cry bec my real life son was in the car with me & i HABE to BE STRONG FOR MY 2 SONS & FOR MY DAUGHTER. THESE 3 ARE MY FIRST & MY ONLY REAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN LIFE. I MADE MY FIRST COMMITMENT TO TAKE CARE OF MY FIRST CHILD WHEN MY Daughter​ Was Born!!!!!!! I SAID To Myself THIS IS IT!!!! THIS TIME I HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANOTHER PERSON'S LIFE NOW! & I Said I CAN'T EVER BACK Down​ NOW OR GET OUT OF THIS ONE NOW! & I TOLD GOD NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS NOW???? I WILL Have TO DO MY VERY BEST NOT TO EVER LET MY CHILDREN DOWN! BECAUSE THEY Deserve A GOOD LIFE HERE & ONLY GOD CAN BLESS Them OR GIVE Them WHAT THEY REALLY Want OR FULFILL Their DREAMS IN THIS LIFE!!!! BUT MY JOB IS CLEAR & IF YOU BRING A CHILD INTO THIS WORLD? IT IS OUR CHRISTIAN DUTY & RESPONSIBILITY TO ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF THAT CHILD! & TO Care FOR ANY CHILDREN BECAUSE THEY CANNOT TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES HERE! & THEY DID NOT EVER ASK TO BE HERE! BUT WAS VERY LONELY WHENEVER I Brought​ MY FIRST CHILD INTO The World WITH ME!!! & WE HAD A HARD MOST DIFFICULT LIFE AHEAD OF Us Whenever​ SHE WAS BORN!! & I KNOW THAT GOD Wants US ALL TO CAREFULLY Consider WHAT YOU SEE & WHAT You HEAR & WHATEVER YOU DO HERE! & IT IS UP TO US Now!! & IT IS UP TO EACH OF IS To Decide WHO WE Want TO BE WITH BECAUSE THAT IS AN Adult PRIVILEGE - I Would NEVER TAKE Advantage​ OF ANY Adult PRIVILEGES HERE!!!! & ESPECIALLY NOT WITH ANY CHILDREN & NOT WITH MY Own CHILDREN!!! MY CHILDREN WERE BORN INTO AN INTOLERANT NEGATIVE SITUATION FROM WHICH THERE HAS Been NO POSSIBILITY OF ESCAPING IT YET!! !!!! NO WAY IS ANYONE Ever Going TO PIN Anything​ ON ME OR TO ME ANYMORE!!! & NOW Soon​ Very SOON I'm Going TO GET MORE THAN MY FREEDOM HERE!!! SOONEST EVER I KNOW I AM FIRST IN LINE FOR GOD NOW!!! & Some OF US ARE FIRST IN Line FOR GETTING GOD'S LOVE OR FINDING SOMETHING OR SOMEONE I BOTH TRULY LOVED AND WANTED IN TRUTH NOW!!!!!!! & because CHRISTIAN CHILDREN CAN'T DO Anything​ FOR THEMSELVES! & IT IS AFTER I HAD CHILDREN THAT I WAS FORCED TO CHANGE FROM BEING "IRRESPONSIBLE" TO "Responsible FOR ANOTHER LIFE HERE"!!! & YOU CAN NO LONGER BE JUST "CARELESS" OR "CAREFREE" AFTER Having CHILD!! & IT, THESE 3 CHILDREN?/THEY HAVE Been MY BIGGEST RESPONSIBILITY IN MY LIFETIME NOW!! BUT IN Contacting GOD? I Found THERE MIGHT Be A TERRIBLE TERRIFYING Scariest EVER TO ME AGAINST ME TYPE OF UNFAIR ADVANTAGE TYPE OF HORRIBLE HORRIFYING COMPETITION GOING ON NOW FOR EVEN Finding GOD!!! & Should WE ALL HAVE TO SEARCH High AND LOW SEARCH EVERYWHERE JUST TO BE FOND OF GOD IN OUR LIVES???? NO!!!! IF Your Prayers AREN'T BEING ANSWERED!! IF YOUR REQUESTS AREN'T Being HONORED??? IF PEOPLE ARE Treating YOU LIKE YOU ARE LESS THAN THEY ARE LESS THAN THEY ARE??? IF THEY ARE MISTREATING YOU & TREATING YOU LESS THAN WHAT YOU DESERVE??? IF THEY SEEM TO Consider US Lesser OR NOT EQUAL TO HOW THEY FEEL About THEMSELVES???? THEN TRUST YOUR Feelings!!! THEN YOU ARE "RIGHT" ABOUT IT!!! & BEING "RIGHT" ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS Here CAN SOMETIMES BE Very PAINFUL!! Painful AWARENESS IS MUCH BETTER FOR ANY OF YOU & IS BETTER FOR US Than APATHY OR CARELESSNESS OR DARKNESS FOR ANY OF US? & IF You EVER WANT TO EXPERIENCE JOY OR Greater Happiness​ IN Your LIFETIME?? THEN YOU MUST DO EVERYTHING THAT YOU CAN ALL That IS ON YOUR OWN POWER TO DO HERE ABOUT IT!! BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN ANYTHING I WANTEX IR ANYONE I CAN LOVE YET IN MY LIFETIME NOQ OF TRYINH LOKKING & SEARCHONH FOR IT!! & YOU MUST NOT GIVE UP ALL HOPE FOR IT!! YOU MUST NOT LET YOUR DREAMS Die OR EVER LOSE THEM BECAUSE THERE ARE NOW EVIL DARK SPIRITS WHO SEEK TO Make FUN OF US FOR EVER FINDING LOVE HERE??? & WE HAVE ALL OF US GOT JUST ONE CHANCE HERE!! JUST ONE Chance TO LOVE!! & I DIDN'T WANT TO BLOW MINE!! PERSONALLY I DIDN'T WANT TO BLOW MY CHANCE AT HAVING A Good & A GREAT LIFE HERE!!! & A GOOD Lifetime​, OR A GOOD LIFESTYLE!! & PLEASE Don't TAKE ANY Chances YOU Know YOU SHOULDN'T TAKE!!! & PIT IT IN QRITONG IF YOU LOVE SOMEONE!! & VERBALIZE IT!!! A LOT & LIVE & SHOW IT WHENEVER YOU LOVE SOMEONE BECAUSE IT MIGHT BE YOIR ONLY CHANVE FOR THE SLECIAL RONANTIC LOVING RELATIONSHIP THAT IS COVETED BY SO MANY OF US BECAUSE WE Didn't EVER GET IT!!! NOTEVEN ONE TIME!! NOT EVENTUALLY!!! MAYBE NOT Ever!!! & Surprisingly? NOT EVERYONE RECEIVED ANY LOVE HERE!!!! Much LESS ANY TRUE LOVE OR ROMANTIC LOVE HERE!!!!!! & I'm NOT Going TO Ever CLAIM ANY FALSE Love!!! & I'm Not GOING TO FAKE ANY LOVE HERE!!! I ONLY WANT REAL LOVE TOO JUST LIKE ANYBODY ELSE HERE!!!!! SO I STILL Don't HAVE IT!!!!!!!! SO PLEASE DON'T Throw Away Any GOOD PEOPLE YOU KNOW???? OR BE MEAN HARASSING OR HURTFUL OR CRUELTY Ever TO ANYONE YOU MIGHT LOVE OR WHOM YOU REALLY MIGHT LIKE HERE!!!!!!!! PLEASE MAKE THOSE DECISIONS CAREFULLY Now PLEASE!!!!!! & PLEASE Don't Hurt YOURSELVES HERE!!!! & PLEASE DOBT HURT ANYONE!!!!!! & NOT OB PURPOSE PLEASE DON'T DO IT!!!!! PLEASE THINK TWICE BEF HURTIBG SONEONE WHO MIGHT BE INNOCENT HERE!!!! & THE INNOCENT ARE INNOCENT OF ANY WRONGDOING WHATSOEVER HERE & God Protects THEM!!!!!! & I ALWAYS TRY TO REMEMBER THINGS MY Grandmother SAID To Me ABOUT People OR About ANY LOVE!!!!! BOTH OF MY Grandmothers WERE VERY STABLE Very GOOD PEOPLE & NO MATTER What You MAY Have HEARD DIFFERENTLY ABOUT Them???? YOU PROBABLY Heard IT Wrongly!! BECAUSE MY GRANDPARENTS WERE ALL 4 OF THEM WERE Very GOOD PEOPLE HERE!!!!!! & THEY ALL 4 OF Them DID DESERVE TO LIVE & TO Prosper & FOR Their FAMILIES TO GROW & PROSPER HERE!!!!!!!!& One OF THE WORST DISAPPOINTMENTS IN MY LIFE HAS BEEN LOSING MY CAREER!!!!!!!!!! & NOT HAVING Caterer CHOICES CAN REALLY Badly AFFECT SOMEONE BUT ALL THE BADNESS IN MY LIFE HASN'T AFFECTED ME SO MICH That I EVER FELL FROM GRACE OF From ACTING GRACEFULLY OR FROM Acting HOW GOD WANTS ME TO ACT RIGHT HERE & NO ONE CAN STOP US FROM ACTING IN PUR OWN BEST INTERESTS HERE & I ALWAYS ACT ONLY IN MY BEST INTERESTINGSTS SELFISHLY FOR HETTONG GOD'S BEST LOVE FOR MW TOO I REALKY JEED IT BECAUSE I JEVER GOT IT!!! NOT EVEN ONCE!!!! NOT ONW TOMW HVE I EVER RECEIVED ANY LOVE FROM Outside OF MYSELF HERE!!!!!!! SO BECAUSE OF ONLY BEING HURT IN MY LIFE & AFTER BEING HURT Every Time!!!!!!!!! & FOR NO Good OR APPARENT REASONS OR REASONING????& I WAS ONLY HURT CONSTANTLY?????? NO ONE CAN EVER STOP ME OR Prevent ME Trim Acting RIGHT HERE!!!!& WHO TRIED TO HURT Others HERE??????!!!!!!!& I Don't Hurt OTHERS HERE BECAUSE 2 WRONGS Don't MAKE A RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!! & THIS SONG SUDDENLY HAD SO MUCH Meaningfulness TO IT & FINALLY I THOUGHT IT WAS Meaningful TO ME!!!!!!!! & IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!

    • @bhindthe8ball
      @bhindthe8ball Před 6 lety +1

      Holy fuck lady. We don’t give a shit about your life plan, or what you fucking think about god

    • @CNaye
      @CNaye Před 6 lety

      Huntie Blunty LMAO

  • @markcanio7544
    @markcanio7544 Před rokem +1

    Brilliance at its Best !Exclusively!Best...Elton John & Ledgendary George Michael.!!!!

  • @albamarquezdelaplata5716

    Archie Williams did this song a EXTRA MEANING.... BRAVO!

    • @JonasWerner-st9ig
      @JonasWerner-st9ig Před 9 měsíci

      Smile, yes it's beautiful, Love listening to this song, remind me of my mom 😢.. one of her fav...

  • @kingawalorska3722
    @kingawalorska3722 Před rokem +3

    Toksyczna matka to może tez byc efekt bycia dzieckuem wojny i walki o przetrwanie przy nieobecnej emocjonalnie matce 😪 dziękuję za perełki ❤️

  • @goondocksaints9597
    @goondocksaints9597 Před 7 lety +49

    We used to sing "Don't let your son go down on me" for laughs when my friends and I were kids. Very beautiful song, but it always takes my memory back to my friends and I cutting up and messing with song lyrics. Good times.

    • @M3mphix
      @M3mphix Před 7 lety +3

      For us, it was 'don't let your mom' XD

    • @meinsyberspace
      @meinsyberspace Před 7 lety +2

      Those are songs that my mom loves so much, i live all her good times we together .. i understand her like like it was happend to me also.. i love those great times that i imagine that you have had like my mom also had..

    • @goondocksaints9597
      @goondocksaints9597 Před 7 lety +1

      All in good fun - no harm intended.

    • @goondocksaints9597
      @goondocksaints9597 Před 7 lety +3

      And who can forget that great line from Jimi Hendrix in 'Purple Haze' "....'scuse me while I kiss this guy.."

    • @gfine2000
      @gfine2000 Před 7 lety +2

      That is funny though....

  • @altre6362
    @altre6362 Před 5 lety +2

    as a child...I was 8 or 9 when Elton came around, I could literally feel the passion and pain of some of his slow songs...That is what truly makes a an artist, our world is not set up to express as much as we would like to, so music has always been a special forum to let loose. I cried a lot with Elton and that's just plain ok :0).. As an adult I love all the quality music out there. God Bless.

  • @DRLEWIS
    @DRLEWIS Před rokem +2

    Many years ago when I was in a very very dark place and little did I know, that there would be more Dark Places and many more dark places, many more dark bottoms and many more trap doors. This song right here was my Swan Song. Oh my but God did not allow something to go down on my life I wasn't ready to go. To this very day many many years ago he is here teaching me that my life has value. It may not be what other people say it should be. It may not be what I said it should be.
    But my life has value to God and to those that by his power and by his goodness and his grace. That I would have a time to serve them.

  • @plantium1000
    @plantium1000 Před 10 lety +8

    "Im growing tired and time still stands before me, frozen here on the ladders of my life""Great Lyrics" Thank you Elton John and thank you to Bernie Teaupin.

  • @denniszm7830
    @denniszm7830 Před 5 lety +27

    Dont discard me
    Just because you think I mean you harm
    But these cuts I have
    Oh they need love to help them heal...........
    Sounds like 'severe' heartbreak...........Brilliance!

  • @brittneylong8501
    @brittneylong8501 Před 3 lety +1

    Mr Archie Williams brought me here after watching his amazing performance I will always love this song🙏🏾💪🏾

  • @victorlowry844
    @victorlowry844 Před 4 lety +2

    Rocketman brought me here. Breathed new life to the song.
    Brilliant man brilliant song.
    Thank you Elton John!
    You kept the sun from falling down on me!

  • @OneWayOnlyJesus
    @OneWayOnlyJesus Před 7 lety +45

    As much as I love this original version, I have to say I think I like his live duo with George Michael the best! Elton John is one of the best musicians of all time.

    • @nickacus9781
      @nickacus9781 Před 5 lety +1

      Agreed

    • @ohthehorror31
      @ohthehorror31 Před 4 lety +4

      I love this song, it's one of my favorites but to me the best version is absolutely with George Michael!

    • @GardenCelluloids
      @GardenCelluloids Před 2 lety

      I think that version is very amazing but for me, the best version is the 1986 live version of Elton John. So epic.

  • @cassidydobbins7014
    @cassidydobbins7014 Před 6 lety +3

    Iconic. Two of the best singers with such poetry for lyrics.

  • @jeffstahl1318
    @jeffstahl1318 Před 4 lety +1

    the Greatest Elton song of all time in my opinion

  • @2010metsfan
    @2010metsfan Před 4 lety +3

    I emembr when this album came out Everybody bought it! And we wore it out playing it so much. What a great time to be alive!

  • @andrewhannan1289
    @andrewhannan1289 Před 3 lety +6

    Elton and Archie made this song brand new it's such a reality song so beautifully sang

  • @dantyler7845
    @dantyler7845 Před 5 lety +12

    This song makes me cry it’s just fantastic

  • @deannaedmondson1963
    @deannaedmondson1963 Před 2 měsíci

    Saw him in his farewell concert at Levi's stadium he was amazing. Love Sir Elton John 💕

  • @gregwilkinson5185
    @gregwilkinson5185 Před 2 lety +2

    100 years from now, People will still be listening to Elton John.

  • @willowwillis7374
    @willowwillis7374 Před rokem +4

    I remember listening to this song during some of my darkest days. Never thought I'd see the light at the end of the tunnel but things got better. Not perfect but I've salvaged some of the opportunities, and potential I never thought possible.

  • @1401minstrel
    @1401minstrel Před 4 lety +5

    This has always been one of my favorite Elton John songs. One thing I think is fascinating is that the backup chorus in this song is made up of Bruce Johnston and Carl Wilson of the the Beach Boys, Billy Hinsche of the Beach Boys backup band and the group Dino, Desi and Billy, and Toni Tennille. According to Wikipedia, Bruce also arranged the vocals, with assistance from "The Captain." Hmmm, I wonder who that was. LOL! All were stars and talented musicians in their own right, and yet all were happy to sing backup behind the force that is Elton John. No egos there. And they all sound great!

  • @AimeeLeonard-uk5bk
    @AimeeLeonard-uk5bk Před 6 měsíci +2

    I love ❤️ this song 🎧

  • @alanwhite6936
    @alanwhite6936 Před 4 lety +1

    Loved Elton since 1971 When I was ten badly Broken by a Large Very Vilolent Family I was last of 8 now there all gone im a Broken old man with a Body tharst letting go on me from too Much Hell not enough Heaven

  • @CarrieTucker
    @CarrieTucker Před 10 lety +17

    What a beautiful song. I heard it on the radio the other day and I've been singing it every since.

  • @liliangardner
    @liliangardner Před 3 lety +5

    Awesome lyrics and beautifully matched to the music. My favourite song from Elton John's collection.

  • @omamckittrick7968
    @omamckittrick7968 Před 4 lety

    Elton is KING of my generation!

  • @stephaniek5484
    @stephaniek5484 Před 3 lety +2

    i just broke up out of a long term relationship, and this has been helping me cope. belting this out . one of the best songs out there for SURE.

  • @pattyjackson9215
    @pattyjackson9215 Před 8 lety +58

    Beautiful music!!! How I love Elton John!!!

  • @johntg123
    @johntg123 Před 9 lety +88

    EJ music in the 70s, nothing better

  • @mudja77able
    @mudja77able Před 2 lety +2

    All the memories just brought me here

  • @n.galganobarbara1314
    @n.galganobarbara1314 Před 4 lety +2

    That piano at chorus just is so beautiful, its actually one of the reasons i started to learn piano
    R.I.P George Michael
    His live versions with Elton are phenomenal..
    One of the best songs I have ever heard....

  • @cherylmccollum7777
    @cherylmccollum7777 Před 5 lety +6

    It was one of my favorite songs by Elton John in the seventies and I was very young I love this song and I still love this song and it's 2019

  • @leefi1
    @leefi1 Před 6 lety +60

    I wonder if Bernie Taupin resents how little acknowledgement he gets for his amazing lyrics... they are essential to this wonderful performance by Elton.

    • @DominicAirola
      @DominicAirola Před 6 lety +15

      leefi1 I think he wants to stay out of the spotlight. Elton credits him plenty but Bernie is happy having a more private life.

    • @charlesdoody440
      @charlesdoody440 Před 6 lety +3

      I agree, he has always chosen to stay out of the spotlight

    • @ryann8680
      @ryann8680 Před 5 lety +11

      the hundred million dollars the royalties have brought him probably soothe the pain

    • @alanbrowning10
      @alanbrowning10 Před 5 lety +1

      no way in hell ...elton would of had top songs without of bernies writings...elton always said he wasnt a song writer and bernie was such a perfect fit to elton, idk if he was ever credited to anyone else...i need to google that lol

    • @alanbrowning10
      @alanbrowning10 Před 5 lety +8

      elton was nothing without bernie, he admits that

  • @balmpatchvideos
    @balmpatchvideos Před 4 lety

    In the 70's it was song after song after great song. He had an incredible run.

  • @AimeeLeonard-uk5bk
    @AimeeLeonard-uk5bk Před 6 měsíci +2

    What a good song 🎧 ❤😮👍

  • @brucecampbell6009
    @brucecampbell6009 Před 7 lety +13

    I remember this song it played on the radio so many times brings back lots of memory's.