Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
Elton John Lyrics

@dougmackey3696

No doubt

@swampcat0712

this double album, joe walsh, can't argue with a sick mind, steely dan, steve miller band..... the list goes on... I guess young people today are too busy playing video games or on social media. hell I'm not even a musician but I taught myself to play piano, guitar and my pop-pops accordion and fiddle.... we were bored and had a lot of time to use our brains and develop talents. sorry, Ive turned into my mother.

@brucemcabee5042

This was I believe Elton John's masterpiece.

@talthan

dont you mean the person who composed it?

@Siraj75

@@talthan Yeah, and that too!

@dannygraham6646

Definitely the best song(s) on his best album. His best ever in my opinion. Every time I listen to this it doesn't feel like an 11 minute song. This song is a timeless piece of art

@independentthinker.273

It was with radio stations. They lose too much commercial time playing this one. So it got played once a day. They'll say "Oh you just missed it" if you put in a request for it to be played. 'Come back tomorrow!" They'd say.

@susanknittel9881

I'm 66 and I turn it on...I'm 16:again. His best work...

@dtletti

I want this played at my funeral.🙏

@edysinsimon8646

It can't be stated enough, Elton John's backing band were some of the tightest bandmates ever!

@conradsieber7883

And underrated...

@vikkinusser9307

YES!!!!

@tomsauer3830

I like how Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics first to so many of his earlier hits, then Elton would come up with the music.

@helenh1752

oh yeah, for sure, for decades eh!

@anthonyevans9169

Every thing about this house is going grow and die, first time I heard it hairs on my neck stood out,knowing it would and did, stone cold Grove

@TheDontflinch

Unbelievably awesome song. Probably Elton's very best. That intro is among the best in modern history.

@taroman7100

Frikkin outta here! Would blast it!

@jackaction7077

I totally agree!

@asatenzo

How this song is not in every list of the top 100 greatest rock songs is beyond me. Jamming piano, searing guitar, bodacious bass, imaginative lyrics, and of course Elton John's incomparable voice. Truly a masterpiece!

@usmcveteran7316

I bought this cassette while I was in the United States Marine Corps on Okinawa. All kinds of albums & cassettes on the "Black Market", everywhere back in 1975. Semper Fi

@andyj639

Is definitely in my personl one. Just a total masterpiece

@jackaction7077

Words don't describe how much I love this song ✌️👉💯⛎

@mrlakerbob

Hard to believe the album will 50 years old the end of this year. Great art is timeless this 10 minute masterpiece is definitely great art.
Sounds as good today as it did 50 years ago.

@danielwillette3895

This is my favorite elton John song hands down, it is absolutely flawless and timeless, an 11 minute masterpiece!

@gag7236

Had this on vinyl, the packaging, the music, the musicianship, writing, all the tracks were nothing less than excellent. A true masterpiece.

@anneparsons6200

My best friend died at 38, over 35 years ago. This was played at his funeral. Today is the first time I've been able to listen to it since. RIP PJ.

@chriscastillo4275

They couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful song for your send off. I’ve always found it reminiscent of some funerals/memorials I’ve attended. The first half the mood is more somber and tragic, much like the grief we feel for most of the funeral. But then we reach a point where we’re able to assuage that sadness, albeit temporarily, and celebrate the life they had. Where we remember the bonds we made with them & the beautiful memories we had together that will be in our hearts til we pass. And that reminds me of around the 5 min mark of the song. Where the tempo changes and u can feel a sort of tidal wave of joyful emotions building up. Until that wave finally breaks & he starts in w/ “the roses in the window box have tilted to one side” Rest In Peace PJ

@raygordonteacheschess5501

Very appropriate song, even if it was originally not about death but a relationship ending. Kind of like Every Breath You Take being played at weddings even though Sting wrote it as a stalker song. Sorry about your friend (even now it still sucks).

@johnbland3642

@Ray Gordon Teaches Chess the end of a relationship is still a death.

@roboman342

Nobody asked.

@chriscastillo4275

@ObGynKenobi your screen name is an obgyn joke but I bet you’re an incel, who’s only friends exist on a screen. Have fun with that

@billlovesblue

I don't care if you like or hate Elton John, you MUST ADMIT after listening to this song, that this is one of the BEST ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME.  No matter who sings it.  It's a magnificent piece of orchestration and Rock melody.  Period.

@joeblog2672

Good point. I too think the mark of a really great song is that it remains great no matter who sings it. Even if a singer is vocally incompetent or just does a poor job on it, they get showed up not the song.

@joeblog2672

By the way, if you ever find someone who hates Elton John's music, bring them to me... Hating Elton John music is like campaigning for Tucker Carlson to become president!

@anyhonyardito3510

So true 👍

@patrickgrove3469

@Joe Blog Uh huh!!!

@jongriffor4366

He's truly special. Bernie too.

@jimpowers9553

50 years goes by like a warm summer breeze. I was 17 when this came out, and I thought this is brilliant music, I bet I’m still listening to it 50 years later…..yep.

@vincentlussier8264

This was his most creative moment. The whole bloody album is a masterpiece and just imagine the long studio hours to create this material!

@elmor353

I was 21 years old when this album came out. I'm 67 now, but it still seems like yesterday. I love this song every bit as much today as then.

@davywavy2141

Me too Edwin, I am the same age as you

@jcolumbiap

One life changing piece of music!

@peterblack1639

This in my humble opinion is Elton's greatest album. Foot nite original Concert Tour opened with this song and a single light shone down on him as he started to belt out the song after the instrumental opening . It sent a chill up my spine as 18,000 people yelled and screamed for him.

@andyj639

Wow think I would hhave passed out through excitement.

@IPlayOneOnT.V.

On that note, while I love so much of EJ's music, including this masterpiece, I can't stand EJ's remake of "Candle in the Wind" for Princess Di. Won't even listen to it again!

@williamfaile9454

I don't listen to Candle 97 either but simply because it represents tragedy.....but you obviously stand pretty much alone in hating it considering it's the best selling single of all time. It's also worth noting that all proceeds went to charity.

@Calvertron

Playing this at my father's funeral on Saturday, RIP dad I love you.

@hollydicesare3633

Funeral for a Friend is mind blowing. This instrumental is phenomenal. Elton is truly a musical genius

@johndavis7428

@Doria Laura what about Kanya? lmao

@rhiannonariel6982

Saw him a few months ago... sounds exactly the same. I cried

@drainpig894

He sure is. What the hell happened? Like, you have to ask Alexa to play specific albums, if you ask for Elton, you get bloody Circle of Life. I like lions, but hey.....

@thehellyousay

Was.

@lawtonwilliams1757

Driving to a Halloween party with high school friends back in the mid 1970's. Oh, for that night again.

@Thenutheadstewges

One of greatest songs ever!

@ricohunter470

This is one of the greatest albums ever made 👍🏾

@helenh1752

I still find this song spectacular, an amazing piece of music encompassing classical and rock brilliantly

@stevecataldi6765

A masterpiece Helen. Nice to meet you

@helenh1752

@steve cataldi u 2 steve

@stevecataldi6765

@Helen H Stay well & safe

@RipCityJB

Top 10 all-time rock song....so unbelievably heavy.....my God Davey, Nigel....so amazing.

@UlloMark

FANTASTIC... perhaps the most underrated 10-minutes in rock-music history...

@Netafied

Agreed. Thriller ain't got nothin' on this.

@shellwalsh3317

Sorry, but Pink Floyd's "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" all 25+minutes of it is MUCH better than this. I've liked Elton 40+yrs but this is one song I can definitely live without. Sorry if that offends ya..just an opinion.

@Symphonicrockfran

Considering Elton is a "pop guy", this just shows how the guy was skilled enough to play with the Shulman Brothers in Simon Dupree (later the amazingly complex Gentle Giant) and he even auditioned for King Crimson

@sugbear72

I’d listen to that argument. Good call!

@jonnobloggs1139

@shell walsh You sound like a 14 year old girl saying that Justin Bieber is better than Harry Styles!!!

@robmorrison1043

Maybe the greatest opening song of any album ever recorded. This double album is a masterpiece that sounds as fresh today as it did 73.

@chromiumveins

Yep. Just listened to it. I remember being like 8 years listening to it. Then came Caribou, if I'm not mistaken.

@davidgardiner4620

FUCK YEAH rob

@davidgardiner4620

Yep rob

@rowlffffff

A true overture!

@quacksackerthegreatstarfir6996

No disrespect to Beatles fans but IMO Bernie and Elton are the greatest songwriting team of last fifty years

@KellySmith4145

Got to be one of the greatest songs ever written

@stevecataldi6765

Right on.

@curtiskeel8277

You are correct... It's GOT to BE...

@eugene1059

No doubt, great song!

@dmcginnis28

way way up there alright

@jeff3921

It is.

@paulpopoff3387

This is without question, Elton John's Masterpiece album! I want this instrumental played at my funeral,many years from now, of course! Goodbye Yellow Brick Road should have won a Grammy for Best album in 1973,and one for Eltons great vocals!

@pattyoneill6724

Isn't this the best song ever ! Used to listen to it all the time, getting ready to go out with my friends to the boardwalk! The organ, wind, and then the rock and roll, just great ! 👍

@MikeLeed

I am 42 years old and just found this song for the first time, what a great song, I have it on loop for 3 days now.

@tonymoreno1416

I don't know if your familiar with this song, if not you're going to thank me., enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw2Lptf7K0E

@giannie13

One of the absolute best songs ever recorded.

@roberthodge7802

Next Try " Europe 72" the Grateful Dead" you may not require another best album ever. Sir Elton, And His Yellow Brick Road, was the background for the birth of our first son!! Whoa! 28 years later I get this excellent rush every time it is played!!!

@roberthodge7802

always listen to the entire album without commercials the artists are subtle sometimes and weave a beautiful tapestry for the curious and observant.

@stevensheldon9271

I think I was 25 when I heard it for the first time - many years after it had made the scene. Staggering experience.

@larsmassey7119

First rock song I've ever listened to. Was raised by pastors and Sunday school teachers but despite the strict upbringing grandma had this album hidden in her van and I found it. Stole the CD. Loved every second of it. She passed away a few months ago and can't help but to think about her whenever I listen to this. Not only was it the first track of the album, but also because it was the first rock n roll song I've ever listened to and as a metal head I'll never forget the precious memories forged from this beautiful song and album. Thank you grandma and thank you Sir Elton John.

@johnhalverson1133

Grandma was a cool lady. I'm a grandpa myself and I hope someday my grandkids feel the same about me.

@garypartak6280

My grandma bought this album for me !!
50 years ago, my 2nd album, I was 9 .
RIP GRANDMA ROSE,
ELTON JOHN NEVER PERFORMED A BAD SONG , EVER GOAT !!!

@cinnaplid

This is one of Elton John's greatest songs. The arrangement is flawless and dramatic. It has always taken my breath away. Wonderful to revisit it here.

@dannmarceau9743

A true piece of art.

@mannymccash9660

hell yeah

@randyphillips2263

One of the few Elton songs I like. But that is just me.

@williambenner5550

Okay...To each his own!

@randyphillips2263

I did like Tumble Weed Connection

@philbraithwaite1316

For me this is Elton John's magnum opus, one for the ages.

@kathihoffmeister642

This song literally takes me on a journey of all the stages of grief. Powerful.

@flightchannel0015

If this isnt gonna be played at my funeral, i’m not going.

@javelin1974

Testify!!

@scottwohlers9422

@javelin1974 Well said Bubba..... don't leave me without this!!

@jamesdickson6399

Amen

@waynesepcot9902

My family knows this must be played

@milliemitchell3782

Wonderful comment. Thanks for posting.

@ginadiodati1965

This song is a masterpiece.

@patriciarider40

The last time I saw my beloved brother, Tommy, alive, he backed into my driveway with this song playing. We loved this song, and I will always smile when I hear it, and fondly remember him. I love you, T ! 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️😘

@jimmywalker920

Prayers for lovely memories of your brother. God bless.

@MattSmithMe

May his memory be a blessing

@chiefdan4935

My father was a huge Elton John fan he had this requested for this to be played at his funeral and we made sure it did ..gives me the chills to hear it ...it’s been 10 long years still feels like it happens yesterday R.I.P dad miss u everyday 🙏🏻

@kennyjumps8554

RIP

@BrandonSeattle

My mom was a huge Elton John fan too.
If I had a funeral service for her,
I would played this song also.

@finiuswideman8974

When my father died I played ding ding the witch is dead. Actually, I changed witch to bastard. Putting that son of a bitch in the ground was one of the best days of my life.
So far.

@AnitaPanzine

Very sorry for the loss of your dad 💔💔💔, may he rest in the eternal heaven 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@paulbrown2681

lost my dad 10 years ago too

@Murkywater_Jenna

This song is a whole journey of amazing.

@paulsummers2640

Elton and company's greatest creation by far, and that is saying a lot. Bernie Taupin writes great lyrics and Elton can put a song together like no other. What a combination.

@markmelvin1990

I still get chills! Top 3 of all time!

@edjones4406

One of the best songs ever composed !!

@frankcosler2747

This is an absolute true classic. It comes from a time when musicians actually made music with instruments not just a synthesizer.

@stephenvosberg3889

Without a doubt, Elton"s best. This will always take me back to a simpler and more loving time. Every cut on this album is beyond reproach and will live forever. How I miss the 70's!

@curtiskeel8277

I so agree with you nothing better than growing up in such a wonderful time. The music we had back then, there will never be talent like that again...

@tombrittingham1023

This is hands down an indisputable timeless masterpeice

@Another-li2qn

Half of it is...the other half is a useless intro

@tombrittingham1023

@@Another-li2qn perhaps to many folks that is the case - however as a half assed keyboardist here I deeply appreciate the effort that went into the composition and moreso the recording effort with the multiple tracks required to pull that intro piece off. Not easy to duplicate.... regarding the album as a whole I clicked thru the tracks the other night and found that aside from some great songs there are many songs that are just filler songs to fill up space on an album

@philliprichardson2351

This is a classic it has power ,restraint ,and passion this is what people that write music listen to !!!

@philliprichardson2351

This is better today then back in the day!!

@catawbafan

It does not get any better than this.Classic

@richardjones7232

Just saw him play this live in Pennsylvania about 12 hours ago.. never heard this song until tonight. Life changing!

@robrobi6537

amazing song - never gets old

@jcolumbiap

One life changing piece of music!

@joeblog2672

Good to hear EJ is still doing these old rockers. Most current clips show him just going through the ballads.

@hollin220

Saw him at MSG and I was blown away. So talented. Was surprised he played this song

@brendamorris8440

Welcome to 50 years of love for me

@Ozzmosisf35

Criminally underrated tune. Elton's very best. Period.

@geoffolehane

This is a song that never gets old - even though it is 40 something years old. It does not get old.

@stonelove919

+Jeffrey Lyons It gets better with age

@robintelfer2229

+Jeffrey Lyons Elton John's music never does. That particular group of his and the albums they created will always stand the test of time.

@maridean56

I'm 50 and I've been a huge fan of Sir Elton John since the 70's. His music will never get old with me!

@manofreedom

+maridean56 My 15 year old son is learning to play the Ephesus live version of I'm Still Standing for his recital and he really likes the song and his music.  Where are the song writers now?

@timgehman1457

+manofreedom  I hope your son will become one of the new writers. we need more songs like this not the crap they try to pass on as music now. Good Luck to him

@julieburns333

A freaking Masterpiece ..

I remember being a kid and hearing my mom playing this on LP. Fast forward to 1996. I'm 18, on a Saturday during my senior year, i went to a local record store and bought this CD. Friends looked at me strange for jamming this in my car while they were jamming grunge. Nothing against grunge, just raised correctly musically.

@70kimber

Christopher Salsbury At age 8 found this LP laying around left by my elder siblings that were off to college and played it, (78-88) until I was in high school on vinyl. Nothing like this song on the sound of vinyl and the cabinet sized speakers that embodied the 80's! Very underrated 10 minutes of rock history!!!

@nathancornwell1455

Lot of great music came from the grunge era as well. I would argue just as awesome as this here song too...just depends on the mood.

@elizabethstory4028

love this!!

@donhiebert3750

Nothing against grunge but there's that and then there's musical poetry.

@Nathan Cornwell absolutely my friend. Loved grunge. I'm in the boat that puts AIC ahead of Nirvana. It was a funny situation because none of my friends listened to Elton.

@antimurphy8212

One word: Epic!! I'll never sick of this song...EVER!!

@2007gejo

So many types of emotions this song generates...even to this day! Elton john is one of the best musicians of all time! God bless you elton john!!

@haroldbrown5308

I listened to this song every night for 6 months. I elton only knew how he saved my life with this masterpiece!

@jcolumbiap

II can agree to the power of this song!

@HumanCarBomb

Wow! That's dedicated, Sir! Glad you're still around! (-;

@brianbalmforthvitaminbigch9680

I was about to give up on piano lessons when I first heard this song. I had played since I was 6, but didn't care about it. At 14 I was tired and bored and on the verge of quitting when I heard my dad play this. He put a few of his own twists on it, and it blew my mind out of the water and into it again. I begged him to show me how he made the piano sound so badass, and I got hooked on Elton John, along with Billy Joel, Dave Brubeck, and Bill Evans. I've loved piano ever since.

About a year and a half ago, my dad's doctor told him he had three months left to live. He had dealt with prostate cancer for the better part of a decade, and passed away soon after. I still find myself rocking out - and crying - to this song.

@jayboyles7969

dont ever stop playin bro

@laurylienorman8822

I am sorry for your loss, your father must have been a wonderful person to have inspired a son like you. I too learned to play this at 14, it was 1974 however it had taken me a year to learn it on my own. When at last I was getting lessons my teacher was wonderful, heas of the department at the UofA, he was impressed with it and encouraged me to play with the jazz band at school. I love jazz as well and will forever appreciate Elton John.
I hope you will come to see that your father lives on in you... dont ever give up!

@lorirussell8187

Elton John changed people's lives, for the better. I'm soon to be 63 and he has not only given us unbelievably amazing music, not like today, which is wanting, to say the least. Where are we all headed, hopefully somewhere truly happy. Care about your fellow man, don't judge, it's truly about love and acceptance, so very many people are struggling to survive, every life matters. Love and peace to you all.

@aileenstafford2259

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🇨🇦

@donaldtoler8923

Joyus story, inspite your loss.How fortunate you are to have both shared such a magnificent ,inspiring musical composition....

@jukeboxgraduate

The most masterful power chords, ever! My Husband passed on 3/4/2020. He made me listen to this song overlooking the Hudson River, on the way to New Paltz, N.Y. We played it and played it until we were exhausted of emotion. The power chords! he kept repeating. My soul mate, for certain. Gratefully our musical sensibilities were identical. I would get in my car just to blast this track over- and- over. We were so fortunate to see Elton with Billy Joel at Shea's Stadium's swan song. Opening dirge just sends me on this utterly amazing spiritual frenzy. I love the comment from Chaz Maclean who wrote whenever he listens to this song... so do all of his neighbors. R.I.P. "Love Of My Life"; " "Who Wants To Live Forever?" "One More Try"... Stay HEALTHY, ALL

@MasterWitchDoctor

God Bless You and your husband

@thanatosinstinct

Condolences from New Paltz.

@jimmywalker920

God bless-may your memories live on forever.

@markspell

God bless you and your husband. Your story really touched my heart ❤️

@davidkneale9802

Bless you

@billreviews4250

I can’t get over how much the instrumental opening of this song sounds like pink Floyd’s Animals from 1977
It holds their sound

Thank you Elton for some of the best music ever made!

@alansmith2537

Was already an Elton fan for years but didn't hear this till much later. Davey Johnstone the most underrated guitarist of all time! Playing this at a loved ones funeral would have everybody balling their eyes out!

@sarahtuppen6759

My dad passed away today and needed to hear this 😢❤😢 memories of being young and this played on a Sunday morning RIP xxxxxxxxx

@jekanyika

This song is 50 years old. Unbelievable!

@GNU_Linux_for_good

This is without doubt my favorite Elton John song. The intro alone is exceptional.

@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441

For me, it's a tie between this and Madman Across The Water.

@zenpaganwarrior

I agree, absolutely.

@cathydoucet7778

@Chris Robideaux have you listened to Indian Sunset? Incredible!!!!!!

@christinegoodman1334

Yes my song

@marymiller4242

FreeSoftware Love it

@RiderVirago

I'm listening to this on 5 October 2023. Exactly 50 years after the album was released. I've always loved the album, but it has special meaning today.
Enjoy your retirement, Elton - you've earned it. You've given the world your lasting legacy.

@user-jb2yt1hg1m

My all times favorite album.Elton and Bernie so creative

@owenjackman426

Just got back from a memorial for my friend Paul Thompson dead at 52. This song kept going through my head during the service. RIP my friend you will be missed :(

@wessheavner4294

you dont even have to be an Elton fan to love this

@evacaneeva.6.33

Wess Heavner For real!

@robertbradley6393

This is true!

@wilburrrrr742

Not a big Elton John fan, but it can't be ignored that this is masterpiece.

@geoffreycoulson2039

Many people listening to it for the first time won't even know it's Elton till he starts singing

@seymouro

@Rick Eckloff True. I don't like him at all, but I will give him his due. He'd be nothing without Bernie Taupin though. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road awakened Elton from one of his worst (of many) drug and alcohol pity parties hosted by himself, for himself. The song was written by Bernie essentially saying "Adios" because you don't value me enough, Elton.

@Grrr036

From the 1st time I heard this song in 1973 I fell in love with it! And now it's 43 years later and it still gives me goose bumps. We have been SO fortunate to have grown up and lived a lifetime with the greatest music!

@dadewd7061

+Gary Hawkins - You can say that again, again and again... LOL

@telsport

Moodies, Tull, Parsons, Elton,.all the Brits..Chicago, Doobies...Bonnie Raitt... just plain CRANKIN ! Thse folks helped me fly through my adulthood on a magic carpet of music !

@charlesveg

amen

@jenniferlynnwyatt7149

I feel the same way Gary. I feel that our generation has been blessed with some of the best music ever.

@thomasingersoll2574

absolutely

@TravelinBand747

I remember the first time I ever heard the crescendo that began at 4:38 and I thought it was one of the most amazing pieces of music I ever heard. It still is!

@jdhrap

Great song. Absolutely written to be played live.

@randymudge7435

What a masterpiece!  Never get tired of it....

@margaretrielly7323

So many favorites of his...This is the one that takes my breath away every time.

@whitneygibson3431

The actual meaning of today's most overused word : "epic". This song is an example of the power of music, there's certain songs, such as this amazing one, that have the magical ability of making the listener feel high, then melancholic, etc , all the while both piano & guitar relentless in their forward drive. Purely magical, the subject, so dire, final & often tragic, sounding so by way of effects in intro, pipe organ perfectly dramatic, the tempo starts to rise with the clicks of castanets, as song suddenly rises to a frenzy, Elton's voice heard, out of the blackness we created along to the song, the entire landscape changes, he sings at his best here. This happens in a handful of songs we have had the privilege & pleasure to listen to.

@shannonlee986

This song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. It makes me wanna get up and go into rock star mode! This is an absolute gem of a song ❤️

@user-rd1mj7kb6g

Wonderful stuff. A beautiful intro that builds into a great rock song.

@Michael-xw4er

Eltons classical traininig shines through and thank goodness for us he chose rock over classical music!. A masterpiece!

@ryanbye9538

I'm almost 43 years old. The first time I heard this song I was 22...it's a masterpiece...According to Elton it's about the death of an relationship...it's epic and beautiful 😍..love that man...thank you for your artistry

@Loreleii03

This was from 1973, I was 9 years old, and I've loved it since then.
EJ is still rocking in 2022!

@eramorgan7375

In my humble opinion, his best album EVER!!

@pup1008

Probably right but I'd have "Capt. Fantastic" up there too. 👍

@TheRunner75

Absolute masterpiece by Elton John.

@stephenosburn7319

One of many!

@ckcdarklady

TheRunner75 Agreed❤️

@dianeroberts5686

My fave all time

@waynegrinnell3020

No debate on this end, my friend.

@imthedogsbollocksnotyou.7826

@TheRuner75...it amazes me that Song Writer/Producer Bernie Taupin gets so little recognition with fans, without him Elton John would never, ever have attained the success he got.i just think credit where credit is due.

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer

1st album I ever bought. Love this song for musical theory reason and the obvious

@anyhonyardito3510

1 of the best rock songs in rock history

@DSMCCrix

I discovered this masterpiece during the ending of Emmanuelle movie of 1976, what a gem.

@amangogna68

A fantastic album that I own and I will never it give it up !

@ninaschell9841

This will forever be my favorite Elton John Song !!!  Such talent !!!  Amazing !!

@fazlurbaksh5969

This song made me realize how talented Elton John is. Everything he touches turns to gold. I've always loved long rock songs but this song is one of rock's best long songs.

@Tom-ok2rh

Saw him perform this in ‘73 and he was in a black suit with a white skeleton background and he was under a black light and it looked cool as hell.. still had the pink in his hair..one of the great musical highlights of my life..

@1962Melody

I grew up with this double album 😁 Still listening in 2022!

@thomasfitzsimmons897

This is a brilliant classic. Elton’s piano playing is truly mesmerizing.

@paullake1114

One of the BEST Instrumentals in the past 300 years of Rock n Roll

@jacobmartin3644

Last night, October 24, 2018, my family and I saw Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road show in Nashville and it was honestly the best show I've ever seen. The man is 71 yrs old and can still perform like a Madman across the water! When he and the band played Funeral for a Friend and Love Lives Bleeding I knew I would die a happy man. What's even better is my wife and I were able to expose my 15 and 10 year old boys to the last performance of one of the all time greats! Truly unforgettable experience!

@DylanMcGinnInvesting

congrats! my sister has been lucky enough to attend two of the farewell shows and i’m truly jealous. she’s always deeply enjoyed his music (probably why she created this youtube channel and started uploading elton john songs for people to listen to) haha

@azloner56

Only the mad man
Across the
WATTER

@azloner56

L only the madman acoss
The WATER.

@deniswilliams2212

lucky bastard! lol happy thanksgiving!🍗

@beverlywood8247

Jacob Martin I missed out on that concert. I can only imagine! I had options for next years concert tix, but while checking w my husband the presage tix got away again.

@ericstewart9499

One of the best songs ever written

@leebo4080

When I was younger my Dad used to play this on Yellow Vinyl...it burnt its mark on me. As I was clearing out his home after he lost his fight with vascular dementia I came across it, in his loft. The sleeve was all wet and black mould ridden. I took it home and carefully cleaned the disc, very carefully! Bought a deck to spin it on and it plays beautifully....Made extra special because it was actually his copy! Love you forever Dad. You still breathe life into me! xx

@tonybatson3023

EJ and the band at their very rocking best. Just superb on every level.

@MsBatbird

In the mid 70s I was an Elton John fanatic. In 1976 when I was 13 yrs old, I couldn't afford the album, it was expensive for the time and I was just a kid, but I walked to the closest store that had it in stock and sat on the floor for hours, writing down the lyrics to all the songs that I knew from the radio. In 1977 when I was 14 I got a job selling flowers on street corners and I would pass the time singing "Funeral For A Friend" in my head repeatedly. I knew every time I went thru it, 11 minutes had passed. The RTD, the city bus in the San Fernando Valley came every 20 minutes so between that and this song, it was my clock. My room was covered wall to wall with posters and pictures I cut out from magazines, I even had a 6 ft poster on my ceiling. I had every album and 8 track of his. When I was bad my mom punished me by whooping me and taking away my Elton John albums and tapes, and she even ripped the posters and pics off the wall a couple times. Ah the memories!

@juanpablovalencia7690

Such a masterpiece... This should be listened by everyone!

@MaryL4760

+juan pablo valencia
not everyone would appreciate it.

@BLASTZONE-qp9un

+Mary Lai yes, but who cares about them- the taste-less ones...

@funkyworms4u

+juan pablo valencia I think you'd like bach

@marklhall

+juan pablo valencia With headphones, in the dark......

@dougulmer9065

Arguably the best rock album ever made.

@scottcarmody6233

How is it even possible that there are over 2,000 'thumbs down' for this song? Absolute musical perfection.

@curiousmonkey6403

I was 4 yrs old when this album was released. Wow! my uncle bought this albumas a Birthday present when I was 7 or 8. I still have it ,Oh Yes Indeed. Masterpiece of an album. DAMN IT! Kick Ass Song!!!

@jeremyparks9057

It's been 3 years ago on 3/8/20 that I lost my Mother, and F&%$ this song still hits me so hard that I can't hold back a single tear. I resented my mother for things she did as I was a kid. But I'm 40 and "God, I hate myself for never making things right between us".

@mikespears8749

Greatest 11 minutes in music history. Being a preteen and driven to little league games or other places by older brothers in their sports cars while listening to this masterpiece.

@ashratempel5094

Amazing album. Never gets old.