Wow! I’ve never heard anyone attempt this masterpiece of Elton and Bernie’s, much less by a female voice! Brandi nails this and her arrangement of it is quite clever! Nice! Very, very nice!!
A Taupin and Elton masterpiece which no-one should ever attempt without severe caution. Brandi and her band nail it with their arrangement and delivery. Capturing the original energy, it delivers the passion and chaos of both the lyric and music....... it takes me back to 1971 and my first listening of this classic and now 51 years later......... another glimpse of the Madman across the water.
Yes, Brandi and her band nail it. Almost shocking: she demonstrates she's a better singer than Elton... in a way, he is dethroned... not really, though. EACH of their versions ascend to the heavens.
I had my Elton John CD collection, complete thru "Here and There", stolen... I'm still sick over it! Punks probably didn't even know a single song from that era, which was amazing! Tumbleweed Connection probably my favorite. Some of those are out of print, the replacements are cheap, no liner notes. Thankfully, I still have a bunch in Vinyl for that content.
There are no words to describe how great this song is covered. Vocals, band, strings nail it. One of Elton and Bernies greatest songs and this doesn't disappoint!
This is not an easy song to cover....very few have attempted it. Brandi (and the band) kills it and reminds us of what a great song/gift this was from EJ.
my lead player and myself have been doing this tune for many years and quite well but when we both heard brandi do it I felt like an amature compared to this girl . very powerful voice and stage presence. love her
A very tight band that really jams well together, unreal cover version of a great song. At least to me it will be tough going back to the original because of how effin good this was.
I like it that she walks over in front of the string section and the camera follows her and she moves out of the way to put them in the spotligt. She does this a couple times. Then she lets the twins take center stage. A truly great performer lets all the stars in the band shine.
Janis Joplin said that you've got to "lean into the music" . In this performance, she leans in and shoves it with both hands. Great performance all around. Let's not forget the outro guitar solo that draws blood.
WOW, what a performance by Brandi Carlile a classic rock song by one of the greatest classic rock singers ever, Elton John!!!!!!! I bet this makes Elton very proud!! Brandi Carlile doesn’t get the credit she is due for her fantastic talents as a musician!! Beautiful song all the way around!!
Echoing nearly every other comment, this is an outstanding performance of a challenging song that captures the essence of the original and takes it into the stratosphere. Brandi and band deserve accolades.
As a musician myself I have no words to describe how awesome her performance of this song is. This is my favorite Elton John song and I've never tried to cover it in all of my 56 years. THAT ought to tell you something and I've been a drummer playing a double bass kit for most of those years.
The drummer here is pretty top notch, and he beats them like they stole his money. Overall a great song that many will not touch. Fucking awesome, no reason this is not played more, does anyone have taste anymore.
Killer rendition of a Elton John classic. Brandi executes another flawless homage to her hero, while her band delivers the goods like no other. The twins were immaculate and POW POW was right on time. The orchestration was just the cherry on the top! Thank you guys.
Well that was unexpected. Been an Elton John fan since 1972, and as commented earlier this may be as good as the original or even better. Strings were better than the original and give it that ominous, haunted, "I'm sitting by a moonlit lagoon at night all alone" feel. Very, very, very good.
It is easy, if the band is good, just throw in a string section and your song or cover will pretty much be a definite two thumbs up. NOW, before you blast me, please reread what I wrote and "think" about it. I am NOT saying any cover or original song can be made great by the simple addition of strings. The band has to be GOOD for those strings sound amazing... BAD= BAD...
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I love Elton John and am usually very critical of covers - so many are so bad. But this is brilliant. Spectacular vocals, and amazing arrangement that manages to be faithful to the original while being totally fresh and new at the same time. Just, friggin' WOW!
I agree 100%! Elton John is one person that not too many can do his songs any justice. She’s hands down one of my favorite singers. Has been for years.
@@jimrauh3584 honestly tonight is a quirky kinda song. I don’t like the version for blue moves, but the live version from the “live in Australia” recordings, I like.
no doubt about it . brandi nailed this song like no one can . this girl is without a doubt one of the best of the best female artists of our time period !
I have been an Elton John fan for literally 50+ years since he erupted - This cover is OUT F----ING STANDING! Elton gave Brandi his props in his autobio "Me", not just for her music but what she did for Joni Mitchell when Joni needed the help.
Discovered this piece of absolute brilliance today. I've loved her music and especially her live creations (credit to her stellar band, too) before, but this is on a whole other level. This is a creation of the Divine Goddess dancing on stardust floating across a rainbow licked underneath by the flames of Hell.
Never thought I’d hear a cover of this song. You gotta have guts to try it; and you gotta have the chops to pull it off. Lady, you and your band did it marvelously. Now I have to wonder why I have never heard of you and start listening to more of you. Wow… I’m impressed.
Oh Brandi, madly humble and in love with her craft. This band is incredible, the best live performance you'll ever see, and if you're like me, you'll return to be blessed by their talent over and over.
First time I have ever heard this woman sing...chills on my back. She takes this song seriously. WOW. WOW. WOW. Who even attempts to sing like this? Mother of Gaaawd.
ej b oh you’re gonna get addicted like the rest of us..lol..she can sing and cover so many different genres..and can harmonize w anybody...Search duets or covers for more
I generally hate cover versions, but for some reason RU-vid's algorithm made this pop up for me, and boy, am I glad it did! Holy cow, I didn't even know who Brandi Carlile was, and now I have a new artist to explore. I think the term "nailed it" was invented JUST for this! Perfect vocals, band on top of their game. Truly amazing:)
@@dublinjazz1, if you get a chance to see them live, GO! I travelled all over to see them live. I have a lot of videos on my channel from the shows that I attended. 😊✌️
Yes. One of Taupin's best. And Elton complemented the lyrics perfectly with this masterpiece. Together, along with the vocals, you have what's needed for one unforgettable stroke of genius.
Awesomely tight band, killer vocals, stellar arrangement and all on a song most people don't have the balls to even play let alone make it sound like it's their own original composition. This is how covering a song is supposed to be. If you can't reinvent the piece and, yet, still pay homage to it then don't touch it. Bravo!
Seattle Girl with strong band taking on one of the greatest songs in the last 50 years know to common folk.... Brandi Brings the Heat and the Twins deliver the goods... I am Impressed!!!
I never even thought I'd live to see someone attempt this song ...let alone CRUSH it!!! ....& I've seen Elton play it live 2ce ....awesome work lady!!!
Well, you just don't know what talent is, Ed. Real talent is being able to perform choreographed dance moves on stage while lip-syncing your previously auto-tuned vocals.
She is a genius singer. Period. So wish today's supposedly great crop of singers had a tenth of the emotion she puts into every song / performance. Again, pure genius.
A once in a lifetime performance equal to the kennedy honors of led zeppilin and stairway to heaven More than a tribute like that Soulfull amazingly talented a hardworking hard driving interpretion that captures Bernie and Elton's intent. And reintroduces it.
Is that all? Just a 100, now you have me worried due to I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched it. You’ve got me asking myself, do I need therapy...lol Stay safe my music friend, greetings from Orange Beach Alabama
