The best thing about all of this is that Sir Elton John approached Eminem in the first place, and publicly defended Em against people calling him a homophobic. Their friendship is freaking wholesome.
@chrystpick7741 that's not true The clean versions of his songs are all just the same song with censored words, Every artist under interscope always had clean versions of their albums
The best thing about Eminem is he is one of the few rappers, who no matter how fast he is rapping, pronounces everything so clearly and easily. Such talent, what a story
It's a love song to rabid fans. It balances respect and appreciation with the reality of the business they're in. Everyone in that crowd knows what it's like to have simps and super fans that push their issues onto the artists they're in love with. It weighs heavy on the heart of those that wear such a crown.
Elton's great for crossover stuff. He also played on a version of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" with Miley Cyrus, Yo-Yo Ma and members of Metallica and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. As long as you're good at what you do he seems to be game to collaborate.
*Fun Fact: Elton John is Marshall's (Eminem) sponsor. Anytime Eminem is having a bad day & wants to do drugs, he calls Elton & Elton talks him down so he doesn't relapse.*
@@peppemastria4483 Seriously. People tried to "cancel" Eminem well before cancel culture existed, claiming he was a homophobe because gasp, a dude from the streets had some homophobic sounding lyrics. He shut down the haters by doing this collab with Elton John, and they became lifelong friends. Elton John is one of his closest buds and ensures he always has a pal who understand drug abuse, that he can go to when he is considering relapsing. As far as I am concerned they are both legends as far as gay people are concerned, Elton John being gay himself, and Eminem being straight, but coming from a culture where being gay is kept low key, but coming out in great support of gay people and being great friends with one of the most flaming queens ever to show his support. I love and respect them both.
I don’t know how to describe it exactly but I think Stan sounds a little more like em on the slim shady lp, noticeably more energetic and less articulated like em was before the Marshall mathers lp 1.
20 years later it's still one of the best colabs ever done... amazing .... I just wish we had 4k back then... they crushed it and crushed the media doing this...amazing
Alot of people forget why this was such a big deal, em was getting killed and portrayed as homophobic because of some of his lyrics and no one was expecting elton john to sing the chorus and this was a masterpiece with these two legends
@@Eli-hd1yothe 90s were low key magical. Everyone got along. No one gave a shit. No one took offense. People spoke their mind and listened to ideas they didn’t agree with.
Elton starts ripping during the 3rd verse. I love how he brought his own style to the chours too. Two legends who have nothing but respect for one another
Iconic performance. I honestly think Em performed this better live at the Grammys than he did on the album itself. Much more emotion here.. especially in that third verse. 🔥🔥
That was aimed at the media at the time. It’s Eminem’s signature “salute”, but in that moment it was a nod at the press, who suggested he was homophobic.
I remember when this aired. I was watching it live and couldn't believe two completely opposite artists complimented each other so well. A testament to the amazing talent both these artists have. They remain friends after 20 years
This has to be the best version of it from Eminems side. The anger he gets into the last verse as Stan is so on point and powerful. I never get tired of this performance.
I got respect for both Elton John and Eminem. Both so different musical background yet have so much in common. And both of there music and life story had been a major impact on my life. Both of them are the G.O.A.T. of life
All the people slating Eminem for being homophobic at the time so he goes and pulls one of the biggest icons in the scene to perform with him at the biggest live gig he had done at the time was massive. This was such a power move and I have nothing but respect for him for doing it.
He flipped off the cameras because of him knowing the controversy that would surround Elton John and him performing together, so he’s not flipping off the audience but instead the journalists.
Happened to be in the crowd during this performance, we literally had no idea Elton was going to also perform, everyone was so shocked but Em stole the show
❤️ how the slowly escalation in intensity for Eminem in each passing verse it’s incredible. 🙌🏽 Also Elton was playing the hell out of the piano and hook was beautiful.
he was homophobic as in "stop shoving that gay stuff down our throats" , he was most likely normal with gays who didnt make being gay their only personality
I absolutely love Elton's vocals and version of this song. He sings with so much passion and he sings the song like its his own, as if he wrote it. Both of these men are absolute legends, they will both forever be remembered.
please dont call me hater, i like elton john. but some songs, and tones dont fit for every singer. imo opinion i prefer dido sings some notes completely even, and doesnt play around with the notes that much. if you do that to some old classic the identity of how it sounded gets lost a bit for me. he sings it a bit too snappy for me here.
@@coooolibri 8 months later. Dido definitely owns the song, no doubt about it. Ser EJ, though, does an absolutely fantastic job here adding his touch to it
This is one of those moments that people who weren't around then can't appreciate how big culturally this was at the time, this was such a huge moment in music that helped move things forward and changed people's perception on em and the genre as a whole. 23 years later and the culture calls obsessive fans stans and has been for years
i remember when this was broadcasted 20 yr ago i was 11, eminem got a rap for being homophobic, then elton started playing, it was a "big deal". love it❤ how much has changed
Dude, it was insane. At that time, Eminem was mister controversial, media tried to cancel him, tried to not playing his songs and cause Em said a few things in his songs, people called him homophobic. That he got Elton John to perform with him and they becoming very good friends and are still to this day, it was HUGE and shut people up
Eminem went from rapping, "You think I give a damn about a Grammy? Half of you critics can't even stomach me, let alone stand me"....to performing at the Grammys, and collecting a total of 15 up to this point for himself.
Both "Stan" and "The Real Slim Shady" appeared on the same album though, namely "The Marshal Mathers LP", so that's not really valid, as you surely can see, friend
@@CellarDoorx06 Hey, it wasn't me who didn't check the facts. Mistakes can be made: you can fudge up spelling or grammar and it wouldn't affect the message you're trying to convey. But factual mistakes are the worst kind - they twist the actual data and depict you in unfavourable light. As a translator I was taught to avoid them at [almost] any cost. So, I know that its better to check your info twice before putting it into words. Wishing you all the best in the future!😀
@Kirill Nalivaiko infinity's facts are still valid though? Eminem released the real slim shady first and afterwards he went to perform at the grammys (unless he performed at the grammys sometime before he released the real slim shady but idk about that)
I actually remember watching this live and when Elton John came on everyone just went 😳😳😳 the 😅😅😅 because it was just such a big fuck you to the media at the time
@@jackburns417 The media said Eminem was homophobic because of some lyrics and quotes I think. Elton said that's nonsense and did Stan together with him. They are still friends.
Eminem has such power and emotion behind his voice. Stan is one of the saddest but most badass songs ever created. Eminem is such a master of his craft. Nobody like Em ❤️
The fact that Eminem was facing accusations of him being homophobic only to collab with Elton John at the Grammys is such a flex, what a performance by these two
Correct...like mac donalds or Ikea put some sugar in it and the mainstream will consume it...such poor quality...brainless and zero talent. filling their pockets..only thing that concers them..buying gucci toilet paper or something
@@jordanspencer7992 there’s still plenty of lyrical rappers. Rap has become such a big genre that most listeners are casual and don’t listen to lyrics that much and just want catchy lyrics
imagine a day where you could be able to express yourself by saying whatever the hell you want on the grammys and mainstream media. Think about it this way, eminem got as big as he with cussing. So why should he censor something that is apart of what got him nominated in the first place
@@ripwakez955 I mean, Will Smith didn't have to cuss in his raps to sell records.... so. But then again, I can just imagine that Eminem would say something like "well I do, so fuck him and fuck you too!"
This proformance is legendary! I remember how controversial it was for EJ and Em… because Eminem is Eminem. EJ understood what an artist writes and singing about isn’t them, he also saved Em’s life after his OD. Mad respect for both.
ooooooooooh. i might have to disagree. his most unique to me is hailie's song. very vulnerable, especially in a time the media was tearing him to shreds, and he tried to do something new as he never really sang instead of rapped before. stan is beautiful too though.
I thought it was pretty choppy. But almost every comment here is going on about how great Elton was. I like the original better, but Elton John f*cking rules (more as a solo artist than doing the chorus for Em.) I’m glad he performed with Em, but the contrast of Dido’s very smooth voice sounds better to me with this song. I’m glad everyone else loved Elton’s version though. Hopefully a lot of new people discovered his old songs through this. ❤
I discovered Em through a small radio i had back in 2004 i didnt know english back then but somehow i was just blown away since then he is my idol his music got me through all kinds of tough times
@@kevinwalsh4652bernie taupin never worked with the music it was only his lyrics you buffoon. elton composed all the music to his lyrics in a matter of minutes in fact
@@kevinwalsh4652Bernie writes the lyrics of Elton’s songs, Elton writes the music so he’s the one who came up w the arrangement and how it’s played here
What an astonishing performance even all these years later. Stan is an icon and having Sir Elton John collaborating is still amazing after all this time. 🎉
You know it must be said how great on the fly Eminem can clean up most of the swears. That's not easy to do when you're used to writing and performing a certain way. Your muscle memory doesn't necessarily stop and think "change the word". So bravo. And beautiful with Elton John
For anyone who doesn’t know. Eminem was accused of being homophobic and hating gay people. So when he appeared with Elton John it was a huge thing.
The best thing about all of this is that Sir Elton John approached Eminem in the first place, and publicly defended Em against people calling him a homophobic.
Their friendship is freaking wholesome.
Elton john was also his sponsor during rehab
Maybe he's selective.
They BOTH literally risked their careers
If I remember correctly Elton's always had nothing but respect for him too. The Em hate in the early 2000's was mental.
The fact he can censor so many words while performing so perfectly live is wild talent.
he must’ve had to write a clean version for this too, for radio plays & LIVE tv..
He wrote alot of "clean" versions....
So his daughters could listen to him
@chrystpick7741 that's not true
The clean versions of his songs are all just the same song with censored words,
Every artist under interscope always had clean versions of their albums
Not well though 😭 And the whole sh and murder parts are also completely uncensored despite how they're objectively a lot heavier than any swear word.
except for "SHUT UP BITCH IM TRYNA TALK" lmfao
The best thing about Eminem is he is one of the few rappers, who no matter how fast he is rapping, pronounces everything so clearly and easily. Such talent, what a story
As massive contrast to today's mumble rap nonsense
I don't care what anyone says.This is one of the most powerful songs that has ever been made in the history of music
Facts
It's a love song to rabid fans. It balances respect and appreciation with the reality of the business they're in. Everyone in that crowd knows what it's like to have simps and super fans that push their issues onto the artists they're in love with. It weighs heavy on the heart of those that wear such a crown.
U should listen to Ren
@@vinzceazarwho sang REN ?
@@revelationtharapman1362 he's the artist lol
The aggression and clarity in Eminem’s performance is astonishing.
И ты
Of course it is, he's a pro.
I thought it was playback at first, but no. He's just that good!
A true performer and genius
I wonder how he doesn't get annoyed by rapping the same hits at shows again and again when he has so many other great songs too
It’s mad asf how to legends from two totally different generations can come together like this n create magic.Respect to both of them.
Brothers from different mothers/backgrounds
Elton's great for crossover stuff. He also played on a version of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" with Miley Cyrus, Yo-Yo Ma and members of Metallica and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. As long as you're good at what you do he seems to be game to collaborate.
One of them is gay as well
@@fantstic16 Hey.....don't call out Eminem like that :D
Akon and Michael Jackson
When everyone was calling Em a homophobic it was perfect that he collaborated with one of the most openly gay and proud musicians.
The absolute clarity and precision in his live performances are crazy good. No rapper will ever match his demeanor.
Yea rap usually sucks terribly live. He always kills it.
2pac is the only other dude with this kind of precision I can picture rn
Seen DMX live he’s got it too
That’s bs. Ever heard Dre ?
"Stan" is officially in the Dictionary
yup
thought it was gonna be a gullible joke but u right!
@lord Derp take a penny, leave a penny.
everything is nowadays tho lol
Because of NAS
I love the way Elton sings this song, he adds his own style to it and he does a good job
Garbage 🗑
@@damason724 🤡
@@damason724 🧢
@@stefanoquadrino6816 Elton John all kinds of fuqd this song up. Or it woulda been good
@@damason724 no i think this version is better than original stan
The subtle changes that Elton John makes to the piano really make this stand out from the original version. I actually like this one more
The original is Didos own song White flag i think
It's insane but Dido also crushes it.
@@mbradfield53 It's from thank you
same its a reallly powerful song
Two legends that don't want special effects or auto tune, awesome!
...or need.
it's like they both understand the feeling, it's especially rough when the emotion reaches across genres
*Fun Fact: Elton John is Marshall's (Eminem) sponsor. Anytime Eminem is having a bad day & wants to do drugs, he calls Elton & Elton talks him down so he doesn't relapse.*
Cool
Aw that sounds sweet
Fr?
Damn I didn’t know that
@@peppemastria4483 Seriously. People tried to "cancel" Eminem well before cancel culture existed, claiming he was a homophobe because gasp, a dude from the streets had some homophobic sounding lyrics. He shut down the haters by doing this collab with Elton John, and they became lifelong friends. Elton John is one of his closest buds and ensures he always has a pal who understand drug abuse, that he can go to when he is considering relapsing. As far as I am concerned they are both legends as far as gay people are concerned, Elton John being gay himself, and Eminem being straight, but coming from a culture where being gay is kept low key, but coming out in great support of gay people and being great friends with one of the most flaming queens ever to show his support. I love and respect them both.
That third verse and Elton on the piano legendary
I know half way through the 3rd verse I was like shit I gotta rewind to pay more attention to Elton on the piano cuz he was getting it!
@@Sarah-py8bz For real.
He's so locked in, it's amazing just how jazzy that is without drawing attention to it unless you listen
@@Sarah-py8bzthis is the greatest rendition of stan ever played for sure
Anybody notice how Elton just starts RIPPING it on the piano during and after the 3rd verse...legends!!
Always loved how subtle but noticeable the change from Stan’s voice to Eminem was in the song. Recorded and live. Brilliant.
Yes yes yes. I remember slim. Then Eminem, and then there was STAN. This shot made me siddown and LISTEN. Blew my damn mind bomb 💣 🔥
I don’t know how to describe it exactly but I think Stan sounds a little more like em on the slim shady lp, noticeably more energetic and less articulated like em was before the Marshall mathers lp 1.
20 years later it's still one of the best colabs ever done... amazing .... I just wish we had 4k back then... they crushed it and crushed the media doing this...amazing
The 20 years made me feel old lol. But I agree it’s amazing especially for being 12y old
This being in 4k is the only thing I can think of that would make it better.
21 years ago 2001
4k has nearly always existed
i wonder if AI upscaling is good enough to make this 4K. if i can do it i'll come back to this thread and link it
Alot of people forget why this was such a big deal, em was getting killed and portrayed as homophobic because of some of his lyrics and no one was expecting elton john to sing the chorus and this was a masterpiece with these two legends
I’m so mad that I was born in 1999. I would have loved to see this on tv 🥲
@@Eli-hd1yothe 90s were low key magical. Everyone got along. No one gave a shit. No one took offense. People spoke their mind and listened to ideas they didn’t agree with.
Absolutely see how people judge others it's messed up
I grew up with Elton John never thought those two would sing together especially royalty Sir Elton John
true
23 years later and I still love watching this. Two legends. This performance will live forever. Thank you both
Absolute legends and also great friends making music history together
eminem is not only the greatest rapper but is also one of the most compelling live performers
Elton saved Eminem's life, and they're still close friends!, that's amazing.
So we’re really here 11 years later
@@hamishmackenzie8921 never left
He's uncle Elton
Yeah what was the reason again Eminem was saved something about LGBTQ
How did he save him?
He rapped this clean, never got winded
Not 100% clean, but clean enough for him 😂💀
He the goat
@@goatmamba0824 ??
@H7H77he is the goat
@H7H77 shut up man
Elton starts ripping during the 3rd verse. I love how he brought his own style to the chours too. Two legends who have nothing but respect for one another
Iconic performance. I honestly think Em performed this better live at the Grammys than he did on the album itself. Much more emotion here.. especially in that third verse. 🔥🔥
Absolutely. Live music has an energy studio can't replicate. And Elton brings it on his verse
I love how he just flips everybody off at the end and elton is like "no no dude come on lets go"
That was aimed at the media at the time.
It’s Eminem’s signature “salute”, but in that moment it was a nod at the press, who suggested he was homophobic.
In Rick and Morty universe it means “Peace Among Worlds”😂😂😂
Eminem’s live rapping here is absolutely insane
This is the best live performance. Every word, is clear. Two legends, Wow.
Eminem was such a breath of fresh air when he came on the scene. His first few albums were so good 👌
Eminem still a legend 🐐
Always Will be
Was there any doubt?
Nunca va a dejar de ser una leyenda
Legends never die.
Не смотря на его друга, да
I remember when this aired. I was watching it live and couldn't believe two completely opposite artists complimented each other so well. A testament to the amazing talent both these artists have. They remain friends after 20 years
That's his uncle Elton
Who would not want to be friends with them two? Interesting stories from each.
It was a reply to all the ppl saying eminem was homophobic
Elton was his sponsor when he decided to get sober
This squashed a lot of crap in the media
This has to be the best version of it from Eminems side. The anger he gets into the last verse as Stan is so on point and powerful. I never get tired of this performance.
I love how Elton John just went full Elton with his signature piano licks and full ensemble. Legends.
I would argue this is top 3 greatest Grammy performances of all time.
Bruno Mars with Sting , Rihanna and the Marleys is on the top 3 too , imo .
@@ippoleaI guess we forget MJ 1988 performance🤔
@@handsome-brute2666he’s a pphile
Mariah Carey Fly like a bird !
@@handsome-brute2666nothing will ever beat that
Elton's Voice here gives me goosebumps
i get them on the side of my face lmao😭
So glad Em got clean. I feel we were close to losing him too soon. Hopefully he's with us for a long time
The way Elton is playing piano in this song is bringing it to a whole new level
I got respect for both Elton John and Eminem. Both so different musical background yet have so much in common. And both of there music and life story had been a major impact on my life. Both of them are the G.O.A.T. of life
Elton John was a mentor during this period, calling Eminem once a week to check on him.[25] Eminem has been sober since April 20, 2008.[322]
@@violentbryan21ๅๅๆๅ
Underrated collaboration
Underrated? What
it's commonly known by pretty much everybody as one of the greatest live performances in grammy history, I think it's appropriately rated....
Прими это
No one underrated this. Lol.
@@yavukmusun8623 tsa yoke
All the people slating Eminem for being homophobic at the time so he goes and pulls one of the biggest icons in the scene to perform with him at the biggest live gig he had done at the time was massive. This was such a power move and I have nothing but respect for him for doing it.
I bet Elton and Eminem just got goose bumps hearing each other. Driving eachother to anohther level. Legendary
I love that Em is getting a standing ovation at the Grammy's and he responds with a double flip-off at the very end. Bravo, sir
I love that part!
He flipped off the cameras because of him knowing the controversy that would surround Elton John and him performing together, so he’s not flipping off the audience but instead the journalists.
He flipped the people that said he's a homophobic
he sounds legit when he spits live..he's truly gifted.. this was a great time in hiphop
Happened to be in the crowd during this performance, we literally had no idea Elton was going to also perform, everyone was so shocked but Em stole the show
❤️ how the slowly escalation in intensity for Eminem in each passing verse it’s incredible. 🙌🏽
Also Elton was playing the hell out of the piano and hook was beautiful.
Legitimately one of the best live performances I’ve watched
FACTS
This and Zac Brown Band's live version of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" are 2 of my favorites.
Right
I was just in awe that night. I had never heard Eminem before and this collaboration brought him a new fan.
That's a very good way to begin to listen to an artist
Thats wholesome. Enjoy it anon friend!
A new stan
What's interesting is Eminem did thia collab with Elton just so people would shut up about calling homopohobic all the time.
eminem and elton john are close friends bffr
Elton John with his powerful voice in the chorus and piano just makes the stage explode and all the audience detonate. Eminem is amazing as always.
As a gay man, I have so much respect for Eminem! He's never been homophobic. Just something the media tried to say about him at the time
Yeah his goal was to be controvertial and he succeeded. People often don't understand 2nd degree
Absolutely! I have a friend who is a successful rapper - he would NEVER do anything in the lyrics, it's just art/music ❤
he was homophobic as in "stop shoving that gay stuff down our throats" , he was most likely normal with gays who didnt make being gay their only personality
He offends everyone equally! #Eminem2028
I absolutely love Elton's vocals and version of this song. He sings with so much passion and he sings the song like its his own, as if he wrote it. Both of these men are absolute legends, they will both forever be remembered.
please dont call me hater, i like elton john. but some songs, and tones dont fit for every singer.
imo opinion i prefer dido sings some notes completely even, and doesnt play around with the
notes that much. if you do that to some old classic the identity of how it sounded gets lost
a bit for me. he sings it a bit too snappy for me here.
The only part I don't like about Elton's version is the way he says "picture". It's too choppy and it doesn't flow very well
Well, Elton did have a very painful childhood just like Eminem....
@@coooolibri 8 months later. Dido definitely owns the song, no doubt about it. Ser EJ, though, does an absolutely fantastic job here adding his touch to it
the emotions this performance makes me feel are unmatched
Eminem having Elton John perform with him to shut down GLAAD comments was a genius move. The start of a lifelong friendship. Historical moment.
This is one of those moments that people who weren't around then can't appreciate how big culturally this was at the time, this was such a huge moment in music that helped move things forward and changed people's perception on em and the genre as a whole. 23 years later and the culture calls obsessive fans stans and has been for years
this is the version we didnt know we needed until we heard it
i remember when this was broadcasted 20 yr ago i was 11, eminem got a rap for being homophobic, then elton started playing, it was a "big deal". love it❤ how much has changed
wow that's pretty cool
Dude, it was insane. At that time, Eminem was mister controversial, media tried to cancel him, tried to not playing his songs and cause Em said a few things in his songs, people called him homophobic. That he got Elton John to perform with him and they becoming very good friends and are still to this day, it was HUGE and shut people up
One of the most iconic live performances
Low key this concert makes me wanna cry bc of how passionately he performs it
Eminem went from rapping, "You think I give a damn about a Grammy? Half of you critics can't even stomach me, let alone stand me"....to performing at the Grammys, and collecting a total of 15 up to this point for himself.
Both "Stan" and "The Real Slim Shady" appeared on the same album though, namely "The Marshal Mathers LP", so that's not really valid, as you surely can see, friend
@@DumbNumbThumb Thanks for your overall asinine rebuttal. 😩
@@CellarDoorx06 Hey, it wasn't me who didn't check the facts. Mistakes can be made: you can fudge up spelling or grammar and it wouldn't affect the message you're trying to convey. But factual mistakes are the worst kind - they twist the actual data and depict you in unfavourable light. As a translator I was taught to avoid them at [almost] any cost. So, I know that its better to check your info twice before putting it into words.
Wishing you all the best in the future!😀
@Kirill Nalivaiko infinity's facts are still valid though? Eminem released the real slim shady first and afterwards he went to perform at the grammys (unless he performed at the grammys sometime before he released the real slim shady but idk about that)
@@CellarDoorx06 I thought they made an interesting comment
I actually remember watching this live and when Elton John came on everyone just went 😳😳😳 the 😅😅😅 because it was just such a big fuck you to the media at the time
Why
@@jackburns417 The media said Eminem was homophobic because of some lyrics and quotes I think. Elton said that's nonsense and did Stan together with him. They are still friends.
@@jackburns417 because the LGBT community came after Eminem hard for some of his lyrics in his album.
Elton did a similar thing with Axl, twice actually.
Eminem has such power and emotion behind his voice. Stan is one of the saddest but most badass songs ever created. Eminem is such a master of his craft. Nobody like Em ❤️
One of the most memorable duos in history 💛
Eminem was killing the third verse so well. Its my favourite part of that performance
Now that is a live performance!!
That piano performance is absolutely phenomenal !
The fact that Eminem was facing accusations of him being homophobic only to collab with Elton John at the Grammys is such a flex, what a performance by these two
Eminems songs and Elton John's songs have helped me through so much they are both 2 of my favorite artists
Who asked
@@suizidezummitnehmen9730 who asked? Who asked you to reply dumbass
@@locahermosa8144 who asked you to ask me who asked you forehead
@@suizidezummitnehmen9730 STFU
@@locahermosa8144 or what?
Can‘t imagine these kinda rap perfomances nowadays. They be mumbling some gucci shit
Gee time isn’t friendly to anything, bro
Correct...like mac donalds or Ikea put some sugar in it and the mainstream will consume it...such poor quality...brainless and zero talent. filling their pockets..only thing that concers them..buying gucci toilet paper or something
Yes I’m old school rap fan too.The young,no have nothing on the og’s of the game.Its not true rap no more.
@@jordanspencer7992 there’s still plenty of lyrical rappers. Rap has become such a big genre that most listeners are casual and don’t listen to lyrics that much and just want catchy lyrics
🤣🤣 For sure
The aggression in Ems performance is second to none....He gives it all.
I can now pass away in peace knowing I’ve heard these two legends preform this iconic song.
The best part is how half the time he changes shit and half the time he doesn’t
i think when he gets in the moment he forgets to censor himself lol
imagine a day where you could be able to express yourself by saying whatever the hell you want on the grammys and mainstream media. Think about it this way, eminem got as big as he with cussing. So why should he censor something that is apart of what got him nominated in the first place
@@ripwakez955 I mean, Will Smith didn't have to cuss in his raps to sell records.... so. But then again, I can just imagine that Eminem would say something like "well I do, so fuck him and fuck you too!"
I liked the part where he said "bitch" but literally couple lines later changed "shit" to "shut"
@@johanneswielenga6902 i wanna finish the line but i think the youtube algorithm will think i'm being mean to you... lol
3:45 The emotions he put in.. 🤏🏽👓🥺
This is just straight up nostalgia. It's one of the best performances of all time
Pure musical perfection
This proformance is legendary! I remember how controversial it was for EJ and Em… because Eminem is Eminem. EJ understood what an artist writes and singing about isn’t them, he also saved Em’s life after his OD. Mad respect for both.
Elton is killing the piano
I have seen Elton 2x in concert
I love how before Elton emerged, his piano sound was unmistakable.
A perfect performance of what is in my opinion Eminem's most unique song.
ooooooooooh. i might have to disagree. his most unique to me is hailie's song. very vulnerable, especially in a time the media was tearing him to shreds, and he tried to do something new as he never really sang instead of rapped before. stan is beautiful too though.
No one talks about how Elton John sings so smooth
I thought it was pretty choppy. But almost every comment here is going on about how great Elton was. I like the original better, but Elton John f*cking rules (more as a solo artist than doing the chorus for Em.) I’m glad he performed with Em, but the contrast of Dido’s very smooth voice sounds better to me with this song. I’m glad everyone else loved Elton’s version though. Hopefully a lot of new people discovered his old songs through this. ❤
Crazy to think that the person he chose to play this with..... Saved his life from addiction. That's real friendship
No backing vocals, no lip syncing, just pure talent, something you rarely see now
Eminem is one of the special talents. You can tell, because he can share the stage with Sir Elton John and not be totally eclipsed.
Well Eminem was the star of this act. Elton was just there to sing the hook
My favourite Eminem performance. I love his friendship with Elton.
Elton John started feeling the groove around 2:19
And it gets funkier around 4:56
I discovered Em through a small radio i had back in 2004 i didnt know english back then but somehow i was just blown away since then he is my idol his music got me through all kinds of tough times
This mic quality is crazy. Better than most performances now
Yea the video leaves something to be desires but the audio is on point
What an amazing moment that was with Elton and em at the end. They're still good friends to this day.
Almost 2022 and still vibing to this
Almost 2023 and still vibing to this
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Almost 9473 and still vibing to this
2024 and it still hits
@@SenatorLeiaOrganaSolo 45 minutes after your reply and it still hits
Elton's Piano is SO GOOD. Makes it feely really jammy.
LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE!
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The piano arrangements are great. Elton improves the song
I think the piano is a perfect addition for sure, but I do prefer dido's performance on the hook, her voice works perfectly with the vibe of the song
@@bobslayer1285 they both hit is similar but different ways, I think I prefer this one though.
Bernie Taupin probably arranged it for him...like, uh, his whole career
@@kevinwalsh4652bernie taupin never worked with the music it was only his lyrics you buffoon. elton composed all the music to his lyrics in a matter of minutes in fact
@@kevinwalsh4652Bernie writes the lyrics of Elton’s songs, Elton writes the music so he’s the one who came up w the arrangement and how it’s played here
One of the best live collabs of all time
What an astonishing performance even all these years later. Stan is an icon and having Sir Elton John collaborating is still amazing after all this time. 🎉
You know it must be said how great on the fly Eminem can clean up most of the swears. That's not easy to do when you're used to writing and performing a certain way. Your muscle memory doesn't necessarily stop and think "change the word". So bravo. And beautiful with Elton John
It took me a while to realize he was, too, since he does it so smooth
He said shit a few times lol. Can’t blame him too much because he was probably so used to it
omg Elton's piano playing on this is so good. they're both generational talents, love them.
I'm here in 2024 ❤
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Always makes me giggle when fangirls call themselves Stans…. Yeahhhhh that’s not healthy 😂
It’s meant literally tho, it’s just used as a second version of the slang used in a less serious hyperbole way
There’s levels of standom 😂😂
When music is still music
eltons piano in this is crazy
One of the most legendary performances ever
A masterpiece. And honey, Elton slayed those keys!