Rick Wakeman - Space Oddity (Live, 2018) | Live Portraits 

This had me floating in a most peculiar way.

He is a genuine superstar. Keyboard player beyond compere and a funny guy. I've seen him in concert a couple of times and he is exceptional.

Rick is a national treasure

I could sit in a beautiful Gothic Cathedral and listen to Rick play Forever,so close to heavenly peace,with all the troubles if the world so remote and forgotten.

Rick Wakeman THE FINGERS. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES!!!🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

Are we all singing along in our heads? I know I am.Thank you Rick

You have done so much for us, in so many ways. Comedy included. Thanks Mr. Wakeman.

Simply beautiful. There is so much going on in there. I'm sure David would be impressed.

Big fan of Rick, Seen him first in 1974 Cobo Areana in Detroit. Long blond hair and silver cape flowing with the magical music that he created, Of course, With the group Yes

Rick WOW. DON'T KNOW IF YOU READ THESE BUT YOU ARE IN MY OPINION THE GREATEST MUSICIAN WHO HAS EVER LIVED ON EARTH. Been listening to you since I was a young teenager back in the very early 1970s. Never got to saw you till the yes Union tour. Was so disappointed that you were not at my first Yes concert relayer or drama or all the other ones to follow until Union. But when I saw you in Phoenix Arizona on August 30th 2018 at the celebrity theater I believe that's the date with Anderson and Rabin... The way you played synthesizer on roundabout I was immediately elevated and transformed into another universe happens every time I hear you play that riff. I'm a guitar player I love Steve Howe but I was so blessed by Trevor's attitude and so amazed at how well you could play with Trevor 3 years ago on the arw tour 2018. True I'm a guitar player not that much into listening to keyboards but you wow. Space oddity I remember when I found out that was you 15 or 20 years ago I was not surprised if it was not for you Rick David Bowie might not have made it as big as he did what you did on space oddity was mesmerizing no wonder Jon and Chris snatched you up... I love you Richard wakeman

There may never be another artist like Rick Wakeman, how tragic that would be for all humans.

Wow Rick plays so beautifully it made me cry.

You are so much more than amazing. Your contribution to Yes is why I love it for all time. Thanks

been a huge fan since the 1970s. saw him at Wolverhampton civic centre as a teenager . I'm a pensioner now and still love his music. Keep being magnificent Rick

Jeeeezz I was singing along so loudly in front of my computer!!! So Beautiful Rick!!!!

This and the Eleanor Rigby (which I believe was from the same performance) have a certain magic to them that just makes me feel so truly connected to that common musical thread that bonds, inspires, frustrates and tethers us as musicians. We need music but, I think that now, more than ever, music needs us.

Rick Wakeman is beone words He is so beautiful and fantastic Such a ethereal talent

Rick: Thank you, thank you, thank you... oh, and did I say thank you? You have filled my life with so many beautiful songs, and have been a key inspiration for my own musical adventure - we may likely never meet this side of heaven, but please know how much I appreciate you!

STUNNING...... Thank you Mr Wakeman, and Sir David Bowie RIP:(

Sublime, beautiful arrangement of a great melody.

Listening to Rick live is a unique and fantastic experience. I heard it and saw it twice in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I would like to see again who I admire

A nice tribute for a good friend. Thanks Rick.

Rick - What I loved so much about the originsal was the Mellotron - You have made it more beautiful and enchanting without.....I love this.

Not playing off of sheet music. This man is a treasure.

Will be 64 April and have been captured by the sound since I first heard the notes when Fragile came out on vinyl. Thank You Sir Wakeman. An incredible influence in my life though the magic of Music.

I love it when Rick is at the grand piano, doing his own music or adapting some of his works with Yes, David Bowie, or Cat Stevens. I know he recorded several piano versions of this track, I must own at least two. Not this one, yet. It's special to record a piano in a cathedral, but with the right microphone setting it sounds really nice.

I love this guy. was a fan since the early 70's. I met him once and he was the nicest guy. Funny and kind. Thankyou Rick and Keep turning it out.

Magical, what a beautiful variation of this Bowie song. Thank you Rick.

Saw him play this in Bexhill on 3rd December. What a night of music that was - he told jokes too! Great musician, great man.

One of the absolute best performance of an absolute Epic and immortal song ever created. Place is magical and piano sounds sooo good ! Chords progression at the end was just sweet as perfection but perfectly in line on what and why we used to love hear you play since always, Sir Wakeman. Grazie Maestro🙏🏻 & Grazie David🙏🏻

Beautiful and sublime. Oh to spend a day with Rick and listen to him reminisce, pure joy! Thank you Rick!

Thank you.

Rock on Rick

Beautiful rendition

Absolutely beautiful rendition of space oddity Takes me back in time 🥰🙂

You Can't Beat A Bit Of Rick. Amazing.. Rich Mixx...

What a beautiful human being! Wonderful performance.

Sublime! Words can't do this justice

This is sheer enjoyment. Thank you, Rick & David. I feel like Snuffles the dog, after receiving his dog biscuit. 🎶💞🎹💓🎹💞🎶

Beautiful and serene!

I love this song and besides Life on Mars, one of the most beautifull David Bowie works. Rick gives us this wonderfull piano version. Just loved it.

absolutely magnificent Mr. Wakeman! i've been a fan for over 50 years good sir!

I saw him do this live in April 2023. Just an amazing show. And his granddaughter's joke about heaven and stepping on ducks went over well. You had to be there to get this.

so smoothly played, flawless...

Rick Love your ending on this !!! 🛸🛸👌👌❤❤

Beautiful, Mr Wakerman!

wonderful Rick

Not sure if this was recorded at Lincoln Cathedral or not but I saw RW play there around three years ago and the event was being recorded for release as a live album. It was a fantastic evening of music played by the master. The sound was amazing in this setting and the audience were treated to a wonderful evening. Thank you for so many years of great performances.

You catch the essence of the song so beautifully. Like a true labor of love, but without the labor!

I just got goosebumps❤️

The Well-tempered Melodytron.

Legend 🙌 the awesomely talented Rick Wakeman

What an impressive piece of Keyboard music. Thank You Rick

Grande, Rick...🏆🏆

Thank you Rick you've been an huge inspiration and have kept me engaged as a keyboard player since I was a lad. Your my, cool older brother from another mother!! Bless you!

Beautiful. Hey Rick, thought of doing an album of David's music? 10 tracks. Recorded just piano great acoustics. Maybe 'live'. You have the connection as you knew and worked with David. Would be amazing tribute to David and your brilliance on the piano. X

So beautiful 😢

Goosebumps for 40 years! Thanks!

Absolutely beautiful Rick.

This will be the Classical Piano version for the next générations.

A pleasure to listen to.

Rick is a leaving treasure !!!

Great performance. Brings back memories of the Criminal Record and Bird From Alcatraz.

So sublimely beautiful.

Applause from me too. Thanks Rick.

Fantastic I love this Piano Version better than the original

Stunning

Absolutamente perfeito. Obrigada, Mr. Wakeman.

Brilliant. Nuff said.👍

This just plain swept me away. (:

Brilliant...

There's a way to start the day

Gorgeous.

WOW!

Beautiful

Credit goes to Rick, as well, the Master of keyboards.

That was absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. Cheers from Winnipeg.

Subscribed Immediately. Stunningly Beautiful.

Rick is the wizard he appears to be. Brilliant!

As I play piano, I am in admiration for your fantastic interpretation of this song. Excellent video for the sound, the picture and for the great pianist that I know since the concerts of Yes. 🎹 👍 🌻

I am more 50 year of listen, your are my number 1 for me

Lindo demais .....💜🙏😪

Rick and David, you`ve been an epic part of my life. From childhood to this present day !!

MARAVILHA ❤

Awaken. (my all-time favorite)

rick, by himself can replace the entire instrumentation and vocals and melody and make it so you miss nothing and hear and feel it all. this is what makes him the inspiration he is. if you can't feel this, i feel sorry for you. fantastic and rhapsodic ;) well done brother...

This is beautiful, and a great setting.

Absolutely stunning. Have a great New Year. And hanks for the upload. Regards from Loutraki Greece

Espectacular!!! Maestro de Maestros!!!

The best rock artist in World

I've always loved your work and I was a fan of John Ogden's albums so I was delighted when you mentioned him once in an interview as an influence. I could hear it. You have put the class into rock and roll. Saw you live with yes a couple of times amazing how good you guys were live.

Fantastic video

beautiful!

Hi Rick, hope you read this. I was at the concert at Cadogan Hall the other week, what a wonderful experience. Thanks for such a great evening. Now, about the jokes . . . 😉

Show, bom de mais .

Gran músico

A space with a nod to God.

Amazing 💗

Que preciosidade !!!

Great job 👏 👍 long time fan!