My wife and I were there for this concert! Lovely day.

It's so sad to hear Elton say that he hasn't seen Lennon in a while and that he only lives down the road. Who would have known that only 3 months later he would be killed.

Elton John's piano playing is so unique, he kept it simple but played it brilliantly, and completely made it his own. I feel that Elton John's influence on piano accompaniment in pop music is huge, we tend to forget how important his style is for piano players.

This is one of the few immortal songs. RIP John Lennon. Also , Elton has performed it so brilliantly here. I am spellbound.

One of the last times this song could ever be performed in pure happiness.

For anyone interested, in Elton’s autobiography, Elton says there was party after this central park performance and John and Yoko just happened to turn up to it. Although it was the last time Elton ever saw John, it’s nice to think that they did see each other before Johns death

Jesus, look at that crowd, starry-eyed people now in their 60's and 70's. Look at the world of today they were lucky not to imagine.

I. Was. There. Fantastic day. No crime, mishaps, just a great afternoon of music. Thanks Sir Elton for the memories. 💋

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” -- John Lennon

I've honestly never seen Elton's eyes before. Never seen him w/o sunglasses.

People, including me, simply forget how young, cool and brilliant Elton John really was when playing live. Must have watched this footage 1000 times.

Imagine all the people living life in peace.... No country, no religion, no possession, no greed ❤ And the world will be as one

He only lived a couple blocks away. Could you imagine how the crowd would have reacted if he had showed up to play this song with Elton?

Elton is the only singer that I've ever heard that sings this song as great as John did

Absolutely beautiful. Incredible audio from the 80s. Just look at the crowd, it says everything

this is simply outstanding. ive watched and listened to this over and over again. such power and sincerity! the vocals from sir elton will never be matched. other than john himself obviously. different artist, different touch.

Hands down the greatest cover of this song ever made.

I never really realized that Elton John was so good-looking charismatic. This guy really is a superstar.

Elton John’s voice and phrasing are so unique, and what about the piano ! What an amazing cover from one of Lennon’s close friends !

Сегодня была на концерте Элтона Джона в Аризоне, он бесподобен в своих 75. Какой голос, какой талант.

Bloody hell.. that was 3 months before John's death...

This preformance was less than two months before John Lennon was shot. RIP John Lennon, 40 years ago today.

Elton John was in his prime. Thank God for artists like him.

A great acknowledgement from one great song writer to another pure class.

4:09 "You might say, I'm a screamer" haha!!

Good lord Elton is beautiful here

“Imagine if he was alive today and all the music he would gift us with” is what pops in my head every time RIP

Hes so happy, and so funny. Only Elton can cover this song and make you smile... what i would do to have been there.

Imagine how great Sir Elton John playing a piano without barely looking at the keys and never missed a single note. 👌🏻

I was fortunate to be there. that night. everyone moving through Central Park. (with their party items) Going to the stage at Central Park. What an unbelievable night we all had. .

ELTON JOHN IS AWESOME,,,,,, Grew up listening to his music

I’ haven’t seen this one, till now, the big Elton is singing the most famous song of his “compadre” the greatest John...thanks for share..🎊

I live a block away from the Dakota ,,I go and sit on a bench at night and just stare at the Dakota and think about John Lennon and his music

"Imagine all the people Sharing all the world" God Bless you John

I saw Elton John and concert with my mom about 10 years ago and she’s not here anymore and I’m so glad that we saw it together❤

This performance of Elton was world class. That year 1980 my mom and dad even not knew each other.

The most successful artists dont listen to critics, like Elton, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and David Bowie and so on. These people did what they wanted and believed in.

This is a really great cover by Elton John in front of a massive crowd on a beautiful sunny 80's day. Magnificent

Песня Джона Ленона -на все времена )))) фантазер ….. обожаю

Elton in front of 450 Thousand people at Central Park, NYC. Pure Magic !

I'll never get over John Lennon's death.

Elton has contributed a lot to the music industry and has always been there to support every individual such as Lennon,Freddie and many others !

Real piece of an activists No dislikes hence proved😌 John the legend lenon May ur legacy stay forever

Elton always looks like he's having a blast, although I'm not so sure he always is, but in this one he really looks like hes enjoying it.

"You may say I'm a screamer" hahahah LOL He's amazing, I love this cover..

I just can't get enough of Elton singing this song. I love his facial expressions when he is so proud of his talent ♡

Loved his rendition of Lennon’s song. Lennon’s music with a hit of Elton seasoning to complement his style of singing. Just wonderful

As much as I love john Lennon, I believe Elton John has the perfect voice for this song.

Elton John. John Lennon. None greater. Simple.

The great John Lennon was assassinated on December 8,1980, just 3 months after this concert. I remember it well, I took my first girlfriend out to dinner for her birthday. It was a very sad day indeed...

This rendition is truly legendary

his eyes were so bright and full of life and curiosity in this video!

This video is beautiful yet haunting at the same time. "He only lives just over the road". John would be murdered at the very place less than 3 months later.

He was so handsome and adorable omg

Слушаю каждый день.Мне уже 66. 😭Это моя молодость. Элтон - супер!!!

Elton really does that credit 👍 turns it into an Elton classic ; where are the new great composers

It was my late mom's favorite song. She took the lyrics personally.

Watching these performances without glasses honestly makes me think it’s a crime that he hides those BEAUTIFUL eyes away like seriously LOOK AT THEM!!!!!

I grew up with these songs so beautiful

at first, i did not realize who it was, 'cause he looked like Elton but more handsome !

Elton is a genius

He is so talented. And very handsome. Those beautiful expressive eyes. I do love him.

He has the most beautiful eyes!

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

Goes without saying, BUT Elton is such a great piano player. Love what he does here

I miss those times!😢 I’m so glad we have memories through recordings and videos. Elton is/was SO great! He was also so incredibly handsome. My favorite outfit of all he’s had was the piano suit from this concert. Only Elton could pull off making a funny remark in that song! Thank you Elton, Bernie, John Lennon, & the band! We love you. RIP John Lennon❤

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Elton rocked this song. As it was made for him, his voice fits perfectly.

I love how expressive he is. So captivating, Lennon would have been proud.

What a heavenly voice!

. love you john ❤ love you Elton both amazing 😊

John would have heard this from the Dakota... hopefully he smiled....

The best ones always make it look so easy. I feel like Elton could have been rocked on coke and booze out of his mind and still slayed the audience. He knows his instrument so well, and he knows his voice and it's limits. True genius of a musician.

ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS EVER

Elton's voice was perfect at this time!

Not so fun fact: Sir Elton John performed this less than 3 months before Mr. Lennon's death.

one of the greatest performers of our time, Sir Elton John

Imagine...being among the thousands in that crowd, so thrilled and caught up in the moment...yet not having any clue what would happen to his dear friend within just mere months... In hindsight, it would be both a blessing and an honor to have taken part in such a monumentous event, regardless of whether or not the performance of this song would foreshadow events to come. HBO taped this event for broadcast. And I do recall watching an encore presentation of it some years afterwards. It truly was a joy to watch Sir Elton in all the reputable flamboyance he is known for onstage. I believe this was just before he decided to purge off the majority of his stage wardrobe before it all went up on the auction block years afterwards.

One of the best songs ever written by John Lennon 😇😇with such heartfelt meaning! Don’t we just miss John, he was inspirational! Well done Elton for a brilliant performance! 😇😇

Beautiful cover by Sir Elton♥️♥️

Is there anyone, on Earth, who can cover a song so well? I think not. Many of his originals are a gift to the world.

Não existe musica que fique ruim na voz de Elton John .

Most people probably know Elton did see John that night at the after party but what people may not know was John was there for the entire show. My dentist was there that day with his wife and before the show started he saw a group of people talking with someone. Turned out to be John. He recalled they were asking him if he was going to play at all (because of MSG) and John was telling them he was just there to enjoy the show that night.

this is beautiful. his voice is beautiful. he is beautiful. suddenly tears are running down my face.

Love John Lennon, the Legend. Amazing Cover by the Fantastic Elton John. Love and peace.

yo estube presente en ese lugar fue maravilloso ese momento GRACIAS A LOS VIAJES EN EL TIEMPO PODEMOS VIVIR EXPERIENCIAS DE OTROS TIEMPOS....AUN QUE SEA DE FORMA TEMPORAL.

Талантлив, красив и бесподобен!! Элтон - супер мега Звезда!

OMG he was so handsome.

best imagine cover ever

Was 20yrs young when saw this peace...of art.

I was at this concert! Enjoyed the whole thing from my spot up in a tree, just to the right of the stage!

Handsome 😍 first time I see him without sunglass. 😍❤️💖👍

Elton is amazing. It's very rare that you see an artist at his caliber. My hat off to you Sir Elton, you're the best!

Elton is so active, so productive, so involved, and so relevant to this day at age 76. Much respect to him.

Это супер... Сэру Элтону долгих лет. Умница, талант.👍👍👍💗💗💗

I feel like im the only one that has ever noticed.....at 4:09 elton says "you may say im a screamer" and then makes a dirty face HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAH om goodness that shit is so funny i DIEDDDD

Bravo, Sir Elton! John Lennon would be so honored to have been alive to see you sing this beautiful song of his. You are so special, Sir Elton John!!♥️

I worship John & John:)

Wow this brings back a memory of a beautiful day in the park. I sold hats at this very concert. Got to see EJ up close, and everyone had a blast. No fights, just a good time.

Elton's talent never ceases to amaze me.