Elton John - Your Song (Central Park, NYC 1980)

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If there is a single moment that is most-widely known in the canon of Elton live performances, this may well be it - Elton appearing as Donald Duck during his Central Park on September 13th 1980 in New York. After struggling to get the Bob Mackie costume on backstage, Elton sits down on his piano bench for the first time in the outfit and lets out a laugh as he realizes the padding won’t allow him to stay on the bench or easily work the foot pedals. Ultimately, it didn’t stop him him turning in this memorable rendition of ‘Your Song’.
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Elton John - Your Song (Central Park, NYC 1980)
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@foxpianocovers 5 лет назад

Love it how he’s just cracking himself up...

@GJSolo 5 лет назад

Quacking?

@cgh7337 5 лет назад

Coking himself up is more like it.....

@kylekane5870 5 лет назад

He's quacking himself up

@FatboyFlurer 5 лет назад

He isn’t sober

@turbocoma 5 лет назад

I think he meant to say GACK as opposed to QUACK...

@FreakieFan 5 лет назад

Why on earth was this glorious costume NOT in the movie?!

@alexmiranda9796 5 лет назад

@reytheboy 5 лет назад

Disney.

@mikemusikable 4 года назад

A lion costume ...

@jomoody798 4 года назад

@rasul407 4 года назад

bear-able aha!

@stormking989 5 лет назад

The man is a musical genius.

@Theturnershow0 5 лет назад

yes he is a cleaver musical genius

@JohnTaylorMusicClips53 5 лет назад

@@Theturnershow0 meat cleaver?

@justtimm1255 5 лет назад

I beg to differ. I mean he didn't write music. I would say a great pianist, a great singer especially before the operation. A living legend, but genius nah.

@stormking989 5 лет назад

@@justtimm1255 Here's a direct quote from Elton John. "When I first started writing with Bernie it was exactly the same as it is now: I would get a lyric, I would go away, and write the melody and play it to him. That's never changed. It's the same thing now and it's as exciting now as it was then," he told host Jimmy Kimmel. "So if I write a song on this album and I've finished it, I go and bring him in and say, 'Listen, this is the song,' and then the band come in and learn it and we put it down.

@justtimm1255 5 лет назад

@@stormking989 Well that's all great, but that is your experience. Whether it true is the question. I've read where Be rnie writes all the music. So I guess somebody has to be wrong. The proof is on the Albums themselves do we see any that credit Elton as the writer. I will say if he's a writer yes he's a genius. Either way I enjoy his music immensely, and his 1976 live solo performance of someone save my life was the greatest live performance ever in my opinion.

@mbozzie2347 5 лет назад

He protec He atacc But must importantly He sings with quacc

@jacklilegostudios4687 5 лет назад

He protec He attacc But most importantly... He performes when on cracc

@gerrysong6908 5 лет назад

Jack Li LEGO studio hahaha

@LTCTTM 4 года назад

This comment deserves way more likes 😂😂😂

@Lawpope1 4 года назад

good try keep paying your followers

@The_FYI_Talkshow 4 года назад

That’s a little funny

@gordoxium 4 года назад

No one noticing how effortlessly he's playing that piano?... just singing, goofing around and interacting with folks on stage and the crowd...

@ThomasB-zw3sg 2 года назад

I think everyone notices that lol

@millomaddix 2 года назад

Its pretty insane

@robbiedouglas7423 5 лет назад

Elton John quacking in a Donald Duck suit in a live performance was something I didn't know I needed to see in my life. The two dudes chilling in the tree was a bonus!

@bridge4 5 лет назад

lmao. Elton giggling is so money. then he quacks hahahahah

@therealwatdoesitmean 5 лет назад

He's a ducky duck. He deserves to quackity quack quack *QUACK!*

@bridge4 5 лет назад

Lol ur right

@resireg 3 года назад

40 years ago, his friend John Lennon would be murdered not far from this stage.

@joshuabrits9076 3 года назад

@@resireg R.I.P John Lennon 😭

@yeetusfeetus669 3 года назад

@@resireg Jesus dude, mood killer much?

@JohnSmith47534 5 лет назад

'' It may be quack simple but..''

@franfernandez7838 5 лет назад

"Now that is Donald"

@IsaiahGBY 5 лет назад

Trump

@gimli4030 4 года назад

"a duck who makes potions"

@alexbormanbou 5 лет назад

"i'm not one of those who can easily hide"... i wonder why

@prajjwalpokhriyal8287 5 лет назад

Lmao

@hannahb.4329 5 лет назад

😂

@MaximilianoLRamos 4 года назад

LOL hahahaha

@charlottedeacon6031 4 года назад

Alejandro Bohorquez And it wasn’t even him who wrote the lyrics (Bernie Taupin) 😂

@freakyears956 4 года назад

@@charlottedeacon6031 but Bernie taupin don't quack hahaha

@Volterrix 5 лет назад

2:45 is why I think this is one of best performances of Your song he's ever done

@dillonspindler1466 5 лет назад

Leo McCrann great rendition and makes me wish it was on the studio version

@Volterrix 5 лет назад

@@dillonspindler1466 agreed, studio version is a little dull after a while so this on RU-vid was a good new taste of the song much more energy

@hannahb.4329 5 лет назад

I thing the one Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is by far the best but this one is also really good

@livispuzzled 4 года назад

It gave me goosebumps

@Volterrix 4 года назад

@@livispuzzled me 2 =)

@barrez7300 5 лет назад

I was there with my nana. At first it was a lovely day with everyone picnicing on blankets but, as the crowd grew and pushed forward we lost our belongings and almost were trampled. My nana (70 yo at the time) wanted to leave but, I begged to stay. She was tired and scared but, when she saw him come out in this outfit she laughed so loud people noticed her and cheered her on for being a rockin granny! She danced and shouted and had a blast. It was a memory I will always cherish. Elton John will always be the greatest songman!

@breannaw7254 5 лет назад

That's the cutest sweetest thing I've ever read

@suzannebracker8219 4 года назад

Bar Rez BEAUTIFUL MEMORY.

@thecristelteam9217 4 года назад

This is my favorite comment today

@davidhardin6649 4 года назад

Some memories never fade. Great comment!

@quinnlesniak7498 4 года назад

aww

@riccardomusiu510 5 лет назад

2:29 "quack!!!" Ahahahaha!!! 😂😂😂 Great Elton!! 👍👍

@SLB119 5 лет назад

Riccardo Musiu I love that he cracks himself up

@riccardomusiu510 5 лет назад

@@SLB119 Elton is brilliant! 👍😉

@emwjmannen2 5 лет назад

Elton did it before at 0:45

@riccardomusiu510 5 лет назад

@@emwjmannen2 😂😂😂👍👍

@serg123ish 5 лет назад

Epic

@garlandsilcox6384 5 лет назад

I don't know why but this has always been my favorite live performance of Elton John🤗😅 '' It may be quack simple but..''

@danielpaul8 2 года назад

“Now that is duck…”

@rohanroll Год назад

Anyway, the thing is >QUACK< 😂😂😂😂 2:28

@DaniBlasterBcn 10 месяцев назад

😂

@DougieL 3 года назад

Elton is a fantastic musician and has a cracking sense of humour.

@thadyodonovan6515 3 года назад

*Quacking*

@hannukoistinen5329 4 месяца назад

Elton is good-for-nothing!! Overestimated piece of crap!

@kaylaatkins6945 5 лет назад

I was wondering why i felt unsettled then I realized... NO GLASSES!!!

@cadenserrador8276 5 лет назад

police: stop calling its not that big of a deal me:nouo glassases!

@donaldcouch3832 5 лет назад

He stopped wearing sunglasses for a while around this time. Said he found confidence in himself and didnt need to hide behind them anymore

@clavdia2134 4 года назад

the same at live aid 85’! weirrdddd

@jomoody798 4 года назад

He does not look like himself

@aidanjanemcintosh6919 4 года назад

@@donaldcouch3832 until he realized that the glasses are what makes him him

@kelvynacosta 5 лет назад

I love how he put some quacks in the song

@markread7333 3 года назад

Little-known fact about this concert: Elton got hit in the face with an empty wine bottle, thrown by an enebriated fan. He continued performing like a champ. Later, he said, "It was my own fault, really. Someone tried to warn me, but I ignored it: 'Duck!' they yelled."

@GeorgeMichaelsGirl 3 года назад

I see why he ignored it because he was dressed and a duck

@user-hq9wh9hq7n 3 года назад

Haha great story

@JayDeeIsMyName 2 года назад

@@GeorgeMichaelsGirl r/Woosh

@Sebbekrajja 5 дней назад

@@JayDeeIsMyName r/Woosh yourself rather.

@JayDeeIsMyName 5 дней назад

@@Sebbekrajja Yeah, I don't think so. Don't try to start a random fight here. Enough people agreeing with me.

@pyroed7044 5 лет назад

Was Elton on Quack coacine ?

@legendarypunch 5 лет назад

spot on hahaha

@sherryhoward5386 5 лет назад

😂😂😂

@endorphin1261 5 лет назад

Probably

@Joaofa14 5 лет назад

Of course kkkkk

@djhousedog 5 лет назад

😂😂😂😂

@louisfreddyy 5 лет назад

Elton looks so happy 😊

@isla8132 3 года назад

probably not at this time, he was most likely on drugs which is sad to think about

@bossshrek1241 3 года назад

@@isla8132 dodgers was 1975 but this is 1980 not sure if he was..

@wagnercabrerisso5986 5 лет назад

Guinness book, more than 400.000 people at Central Park NYC - Sept.13.1980 - The living legend, Sir Elton John. The soundtrack of my life since 1972. Blessings to him !!!

@euluccitorres 5 лет назад

In Brazil Rolling Stones 1.5million Copacabana Beach.

@bulat_shams 5 лет назад

@@euluccitorres probably only about Central Park

@lee4732 2 года назад

Simon and Garfunkel did 500,00 year later

@DXMPromotions Год назад

Garth brooks was estimated at 1 million.

@lainechampion8255 3 года назад

I love seeing people just happy, and Elton looks happy here.

@oliodipalmainside Год назад

Drugs

@BradMarcus 5 лет назад

One of the best days of my life. So much fun to have been there. An absolutely perfect day. The ONLY downside was that we all thought that John Lennon was going to show up, but alas nope. Such fantastic memories.

@Maracujakeks 5 лет назад

Wish I had been there!

@yuvanproduction194 4 года назад

Must be very lucky to be there 😀😀

@AllGreatTruths 3 года назад

I'm so envious 😆

@vickyblunstone2212 3 года назад

I wish I was there but it was 25 years before I was born 😅

@AnnaPark90 2 года назад

so cool! wish I was there

@loasturiano 2 дня назад

so little people so talented as this boy, in the world...

@Goro561000 5 лет назад

2:45 I love his jazzy way to sing this song

@carloscerdan2782 5 лет назад

Souly way

@sawyer6264 4 года назад

Why didn’t they have Taron dress in this for Rocketman?? 😂😂😂😂

@themusicmaster1077 4 года назад

F Nieve He was probably like “no”

@justlooking070 4 года назад

Disney might copyright! Hahaha

@oliverolsen77 4 года назад

MyNameIs Shawnie Disney was co working on the movie

@j-dawg4774 4 года назад

Nobody rightly knows LMAO

@axel_rimlinger 4 года назад

Because, QUACK ! Sorry I don’t Know.

@biggreen216 5 лет назад

That second chorus gives me the chills everytime. What a legend

@kayrummenie7555 5 лет назад

Yeah, he is an incredible artist!😩🎤 Btw please check out my cover to this song :))

@mfmz6329 5 лет назад

No one: Nobody: Absolutely no one: Elton John: 0:46 *QUACK*

@romanlakes 5 лет назад

😩

@lamelomane1656 5 лет назад

Jeez

@AshAirheart1995 5 лет назад

John*

@holamovie9343 5 лет назад

Elton Jeez**

@gabrielap9019 5 лет назад

ROFL

@I_WANT_MY_SLAW 5 лет назад

He's dressed like Donald duck, yet this is perhaps the most normal he's ever looked in performance, without the makeup and glasses.

@cavemanzach9475 5 лет назад

He also just seems to be playing for fun, laughing with people on stage. There’s thousands of people there and he looks like he’s playing at a bar on costume night. Absolutely amazing talent

@brianorozco1074 5 лет назад

I WANT MY SLAW!! Yeah

@kleverstudios 5 лет назад

he looked kinda normal at live aid.

@safenders 5 лет назад

Yup

@nancycowan3621 5 лет назад

He was actually quite handsome when he wasn't trying to hide himself behind all the costumes. Just my humble opinion.

@philippzahn5465 5 лет назад

0:21 it’s funny how he has to laugh when he sings „I don’t have much money“

4 года назад

0:37 LOL

@mikemusikable 4 года назад

Calvin Jacks he normaly sings : we could both live

@mikemusikable 4 года назад

Calvin Jacks what he sing actually

@annieallport485 4 года назад

In his book he said that whenever he sings that line he always laughs inside because how much has changed for him over the years he finds it ironic lol

@gaminglegend 3 года назад

Cause he rich

@LoveLife-wy8gt 5 лет назад

Awesome to see him laugh and smile . He so deserved it .

@sebgreen3701 5 лет назад

Love Life it’s the drugs

@Mindflux86 5 лет назад

Sir Elton John dressed as Donald duck is the best thing I've ever seen.

@renapeppers20 5 лет назад

I guess it really is a little bit funny since Elton is laughing throughout the whole song 😂😂

@ImNotADeeJay 5 лет назад

yeah I wonder what made him laugh so much

@stepanidastepanova7051 5 лет назад

@@ImNotADeeJay laughing gas

@gregorbaby4269 5 лет назад

@@ImNotADeeJay He probably saw Daisy Duck somewhere in the crowd 😂

@SekkiCola 5 лет назад

@@ImNotADeeJay he could not seat confortably to play piano because of the duck bottom.

@hannahb.4329 5 лет назад

Hal sadly probably drugs

@jaythebillz9543 3 года назад

This is probably the funniest performance of Your Song I’ve ever seen for two reasons. 1. Elton is wearing a Donald Duck costume. 2. He's laughing as he's playing and singing.

@collinw1353 2 года назад

Music is not about how we look. Yes Elton thanks for making that point. So right.

@saraberni5106 5 лет назад

Never knew that a man in a Donald Duck costume could make me cry like this...

@ethanmorse9148 Год назад

100% the best version of your song literally ever played

@melissahorn6091 5 лет назад

Elton is one of life’s great pleasures.

@fabimi 2 года назад

"...makes potions in a QUACK!" Omg i love it 😂😍

@wiganbinmon6776 3 года назад

Imagine being born with a talent like that WAW

@deborahkent7151 2 года назад

Having loved Elton for so many years..this Donald Duck is one of my favourites…had this whole video on vhs in the 1980’s and watched over and over..I was in my 20’s then and It stills brings a smile now I’m 58…rock on Elton. X

@Ostaralore 2 года назад

This is the most beautiful love song that’s EVER been written on the face of this planet!!! It makes my heart yearn to feel this kind of loving bond between two souls. Platonic Respect of Being. ♥️

@casewill2588 4 года назад

I don't care what he was dressed as it took nothing away from that talent! He still performed the hell out of this song!

@Elena-mw1qg 5 лет назад

I don't know why but this has always been my favorite live performance of Elton John🤗😅

@matthewvaughan8192 11 месяцев назад

Probably because happy. Quacked out of his mind, but happy for the moment.

@averyprice9422 9 месяцев назад

He was having so much fun

@jaden6053 2 года назад

Elton John is the only guy that can wear a Donald duck suit and still rock the stage

@reyaanhasaan3270 5 лет назад

Hey, it's Donald Duck dressed as Elton John!

@marybarry2230 3 года назад

Best comment yet!

@ShmokeyBandit 5 лет назад

2:30-2:50 DEFINES Elton John. Completely having a ball laughing at himself and then breaking out an unbelievable twist to the song.

@kashiaroundtheworld 3 года назад

Yeah I loved that part. He didn't even have to try to create an incredible adlib. This man is pure music!

@del8730 3 года назад

This one bit probably inspired Billy Paul's version I BET!

@ney69 2 года назад

Aí ele demonstrou o gênio que é!

@audrawood7791 5 лет назад

Omg, the people in the tree are literally meee 😂 3:15

@sherryhoward5386 5 лет назад

Audra Wood 😂😂😂😂

@andrisprzymuszala3288 5 лет назад

WOOD LMAO U GET IT xd

@PeritaHelen633 5 месяцев назад

Elton é o melhor músico que existe. Sou sua fã desde minha infância e continuarei a te ouvir sempre. Essa versão ficou maravilhosa e o que dizer de sua fantasia? Kkkkk nada a dizer, apenas apreciar a sua irreverência. ❤

@MrC8025 5 месяцев назад

Take a good look and remember it folks, it's not often Sir Elton dresses normal during his performances.

@cynthiadelfava5046 3 года назад

I was at this concert. It was great. I remember the duck suit. ❤️

@davidmilks5405 3 года назад

Me too...

@eck4324 2 года назад

God damn there is a moment in this after the laughter calms down where it just feels só strong like such a powerful moment of inspiration

@ARLimon74 3 месяца назад

This is so funny! Even he couldn't help laughing just a little!

@RedoxusPlaays 4 года назад

This is, easily, the cutest video online.

@lindaevans9000 Месяц назад

Loved this era with Elton John❤

@davidimhoff2118 4 года назад

I'm so mad I was born in 1981 because I adore Elton. If I was in my 20s in 1980 I would of been in love with him lol. I'm 39 and I'm in love with 1980 Elton lol

@Miki_Lynn 2 года назад

Growing up listening to Elton John was the best! The 80’s were great but the 70’s…. Ahhhhh. 🤗

@Manwecaen 3 года назад

It might be simple ... but I think this is the most beautiful song ever

@dianegiltinan5810 5 лет назад

Elton’s - is the sweetest smile I have ever seen ❤️

@siennalilith 4 года назад

His giggles are absolutely so cute & lively

@nyccolm Год назад

Silly Billy singing a beautiful song in a duck suit! 😂😂❤

@OliviaNoelArtist 5 лет назад

I love how energetic and passionate he is... this is such a gorgeous song, and he made it so fun in this performance! Love ya, EJ! ❤️

@KY0UJlN 2 года назад

Remember having to sit and watch this every time I went to the pictures back in the 80s

@mypud4068 4 года назад

Such an amazing man and talent....I have never cried over a musician dying but Elton will be the first....just timeless

@virginiebauer5337 2 года назад

Thanks Bernie ! For all of your songs ..

@__SAK__ 5 лет назад

A more relaxed and easygoing Elton here

@richardanam8920 3 года назад

Hi Sara

@babydublin01 Год назад

I remember seeing this.I was 5 and fell in love with Elton John.

@Renanrgk 4 года назад

The best artist of all time!

@roblanger5546 3 года назад

Elton John is just pure f***ing CLASS.

@martagonzalez4794 4 года назад

song: If I was a sculptor, ha, but then again no Elton: if I was a sculptor hahehhahejshrjfjejaahhaheh

@juanjoseoterolourido5674 Месяц назад

Amazing voice

@martine197138 2 года назад

God we are so blessed to have such an amazing human in our lives! Love Elton John!

@vandajesus6771 5 лет назад

How wonderful life is while Elton is in the world!

@heatherjames3693 4 года назад

2:45 he’s like ok enough messing around......I’m Elton Fukin John

@julianavrba8309 5 лет назад

OMG! That quack was great! 🤣

@richardanam8920 3 года назад

Hi juliana

@nancycowan3621 5 лет назад

Absolutely love the way Elton ends this song! So passionate!

@michaelsauer1754 11 месяцев назад

A natural and enduring supertalent. He has always just let the music out. No restraint, or caution. Too much talent to need that.

@biedronkagirl 5 лет назад

why does he pull that outfit off surprisingly well?

@gizmonovack 3 года назад

80s is known for unique and weird outfit

@iraqiahmed4297 2 года назад

This song is simply a timeless classic. It is a song for anyone and everyone who fell in love.

@un_random.735 3 года назад

Este hombre es un genio, un maestro en el piano, grande Sir Elton John, un ídolo junto a Bernie Taupin, si estos dos genios no se hubieran conocido, no tendríamos estás grandiosas canciones. Elton + Bernie = obra maestra

@gertrudelanny9241 2 года назад

Genius! He was joking for a majority of the song. But then he belts it out!

@christylawson9036 4 года назад

I'm cracking up 😂 at him laughing. I'm going to look up the interviews after this one. Too cute

@Leavetheherd Год назад

Was on a cruise, 1st night, drunk and wandered into the piano bar. Didn’t know what to expect. Felicia opened the show with Your Song and I was blown away.

@jamesmcjimsey3497 4 года назад

This video really *QUACKED* me up!!!! 😆😆😆🦆🦆🦆

@thecccontraltocovers5257 3 года назад

lol

@willon50 4 года назад

love his sense of humor...

@adolfogarza5179 5 лет назад

I'm excited for rocketman I can't wait now for a David Bowie movie now

@benwooly6895 5 лет назад

Adolfo Garza star man

@mehdidauber4312 5 лет назад

Moi je l est vue est il est cool

@RunningToNotBeSeen 5 лет назад

Bowie’s family won’t allow an official movie about him to be produced and won’t license any of his music to be featured in any Bowie biopics

@adolfogarza5179 5 лет назад

@@RunningToNotBeSeen yeah i know, i was just dreaming

@or_p5376 5 лет назад

Yeah with elton and queen, the only ones missing are the beatles and bowie (and kurt cubain could be amazing too)

@inhobiswinecellar9571 Год назад

whenever I feel down I find this video. im 19 and im convinced I was in this crowd in a past life

@Bruh-ls7sg 5 лет назад

I love this song

@eileenryan4788 4 года назад

How wonderful life is wow while Elton is in the world I'm still standing

@thecccontraltocovers5257 3 года назад

True

@sheilinhapadalecki5859 5 лет назад

So funny! So wonderful! What a voice!

@kayrummenie7555 5 лет назад

Yeah, he is so talented!😩🎤 Btw please check out my cover to this song :))

@peregrinec5477 3 года назад

Oh my Lord. This makes me so very happy right now!

@sartainja 5 лет назад

I will never forget Elton dressed in the duck outfit and and Paul in the turkey outfit on SNL.

@santi_play_games 2 года назад

The outfit is so romantic hahahahhaha

@CynthiaZan 5 лет назад

"I don't have much money... but if I tried" 😂

@nt7166 2 года назад

Love how he laughed through out bit it seems normal legend

@georgestorer6109 5 лет назад

Elton trying to keep a straight face at 0:30 LOL

@nickbanham8750 4 года назад

How many memories does this Guy 'Sir Elton John´ have..? Live forever please!

@wagnercastro5398 2 года назад

Exactly 42 years ago, this is, in my opinion, Elton John's most anthological show! Everything was perfect that day! The place, the time, the band, the sound, and of course Elton himself! And here I am, 9/13/2022, 42 years later listening to this eternal sound...

@stinkyfartgirl 5 лет назад

his giggles are so contagious god i love him 🤧

@lulululu934 5 лет назад

Love his smile and his eyes :) He looks like he's genuinely having fun

@raym2701 5 лет назад

I love this. I was smiling the entire time. Not even because of the funny outfit but because hes giggling through the entire thing! Hes really enjoying himself and I love it!