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  • I wonder if anybody realizes that this song has nothing to do with a funeral?

    It is the death of a relationship. Would sound pretty awkward at some-ones burial.

  • The Great Elton John! Love this music, and the nice video. Thanks.

  • It is fascinating to look at the pictures and see how Elton has changed over the years. In some he is devilishly handsome, and in others he looks a right wally. As ever, the most important thing is the quality of his music and in that respect he is a true master, and rightfully sits among the best composers and performers of all times.

  • such an epic synth line in the beginning

  • the basques became the etruscans in italy(the etruscans founded rome n schooled romans all the romans knew) also the ancient egyptians n the ancient british...n we are still around in the basque country..yet up til recently no one knew who the basques were...we freakin settled europe ffs....all of this is a well kept secret...but its comin out baby....it sure is.....ill see to it

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  • Why has there only been 800,00 hits of this song? It is Elton John's best as far as I am concerned. Everyone who likes this song needs to play it daily. Let's get it over a million hits!!! Very well put together ShesaFrozenFire!

  • When I was a kid, my dad and I used to blast this in the truck on the way to school... those were the days! Good memories. Thanks for posting!

  • Beautiful! One of my favorites.

  • anyone else think that this was the band Funeral For A Friend before it started? lol

  • @4:06 I bet someone can answer this question for me.. what other artist/song is that riff from? It's nearly note-for-note with another classic-rock song that's stuck on the tip of my tongue. I know it's probably an Elton original but who borrowed it?

  • when does he start singing in this song?

  • Like The Beatles, EJ will never grow tiresome.

  • One of my friends just died in a car accident last night. Only 16 years old. It's so fucking unreal. Rest in peace, Farsø.

  • his best by far! but was hoping for a live concert version. good job tho.

  • It is an amazing song.

  • the intro sounds like some clockwork orange type shit

  • This is the first time I've listened to this song. Ive listened to the Dream Theater cover since i was about 14 (now 21) but now realise what a great song this is and I've never really listened to Elton john either, I've been missing out.

  • My favorite Elton John song!

  • I miss you still Melissa.

  • one of the best songs

  • The piano work in this song is amazing as is the piano work on the studio version of "Tonight" I've been a fan of EJ since 1969, and he is as amazing today (The Union ) as he was 41 years ago.

  • played this song at my mothers funeral...i miss her.

  • WOW My Friend, You did An EXCELLENT Job putting

    this Video together~! Truly Talented & Unique~! Your

    Buddy, Donny

  • This should be voted the number one song! it should be played on the radio gosh darnet! This song gives me the Hebe Jebes

  • What a frick'n GREAT song! Never gets old, never will

  • Excellent recording!

  • WITHOUT A FUCKING DOUBT, the BEST MOTHERFUCKING ELTON JOHN SONG EVER FUCKING EVER.

  • @Opiatehelp4you FUCKIN'-A!!!!! :)

  • The Bass Guitar on this song is what playing with a pick SHOULD sound like!

  • @amylynn1986amy Yep... when I saw Dr. Zhivago for the first I almost fell on the floor when I heard it. The howling wind. the bell tolling, the exact song! It was clearly taken form the movie, I wonder why this had never been acknowledged...

  • Geez can this guy get any better with age like old wine. 

  • the 50 dislikes must be doof doofs or rappers or maybe Justin Bieber fans.

    Its a shame they obviously dont know what good music is, this is brilliant!!!

  • There's 50 people that have listened to this without a soul!

    I love this piece! ('-')

  • @saumier1 Now, don't be unkind... apparently 50 people got distracted when their asses called requesting their heads back!!! LOL!!! This song rocks!!! Thank you, "ShesAFrozenFire", for posting it!!! : )

  • @saumier1 .....More like 50 homophobic retards.

  • did anyone NOT own this album???

  • love lies bleeding is my fav EJ. so much fun to play! now if only i could sing like elton....

  • God damn it, i dont normally swear but, that was & always is FUCKING AMAZING!!

  • Hard to believe this guy had this much talent!

  • This was always going to be my funeral song since the age of 7, pretty morbid but yea never afraid of the death been thru sooo many. BEST ALBUM EVER, one of mine to take on a desert Island.

  • I do want this played at my Memorial. EJ and bernie are an awesome team. I love his work with Princess Diana, her charities and his. God knows who his angels on earth are all we have to do is look and listen.

  • Elton John is a musical genius!  He's not a lyricist, though and that's why Bernie Taupin writes the lyrics. This song is really the best piece he ever wrote--hands down!

  • @elinqoe I agree. This is a musical masterpiece and should be up there with top pop rock tunes of the last century! :)

  • Beautiful song. went on a song website that claims to have all music. couldn't find it. hope they will post it. YOU'RE THE BEST ELTON!

  • He's such a poof it's gross.

  • i just conducted this whole tune - right here in front of my computer - I'm tired now... whew!

  • One of the most amazing, uplifting "set" of songs by Taupin &John. Brings back great memories of the late 70's with my best friends. Lucky moi!

  • Great trailer man!! going to download this in downloadmusic .im

  • 49 people are demons and hate music all together

  • ha always thought the lyrics were love that feelin in my hands tell you all the things i could do with another man.....lmao

  • Who cares about the beatles??? This is a top 10 song of all time and gets very little respect.

  • I wanna be cremated

  • I was cool with Elton up until he started attacking religion. I know faith groups have had a hard time staying out of politics and respecting individual freedom, but give it a rest, man. You're rich, famous, everyone loves you and you've got equal rights now. Take a chill pill.

  • Why the hell isn't this song among the greatest hits?

  • It is one of the most beautifully orchestrated songs of all time bar none!

  • If this song was not on the album, I would not have bought it, at least 5 times. And I still have not got it . All of my girlfriends ripped me off. They knew this would hurt the most.  So now i just go 2 u tube and sing along without them. I win!!

  • when i was little i used to hate this song because the beginning scared me

  • remembering a friend who recently committed suicide

  • best. song. evarrrrrrrr!

  • The very best of Elton.A fantastic piece of music.A true master and genius.

  • This video... EJ ...He was the first lady Gaga. Awsome song. Q: 1- Did EJ write the music as well as lyrics to this song? Q: 2- who is the girl at 8:14? Anyone.

  • This sounds awesome on sacd in 5.1 surround sound!

  • the guitar and piano riffs go together so well in this song.

  • @Rowdyrecords55 And let's not forget the opening synthesizer lines. This is from wikipedia "The grandiose introduction to "Funeral For A Friend" was performed on A.R.P. synthesizer by the album's engineer, David Hentschel, who Elton recalled, overdubbed track after track of music and synthetic atmospheric effects until the mini-opus was complete."

  • Best Elton John song.......this song changed my life without drugs.

  • @machoguy94 -- too bad...drugs would have made it waaaay better :)

  • genius guitar riff at 7:39

  • thumbs up if u want this played at your funeral

  • @sqm38 Well... this and AC/DC's "Hell's Bells"... my funeral could take quite awhile, everyone... lol! : )

  • @sqm38 Maybe after Golden Slumbers, I've wanted that played at my funeral for as long as I've grasped the concept of death! I'm going to a funeral for a friend tomorrow and this seemed like an appropriate song to give a listen to.

  • @sqm38 played it at my dad's 20 years ago!

  • thubs up if u want this played at your funeral

  • my dad loved this song and when he passed away about a month ago right before christmas .. we played this for him at his funeral

  • dream theater version is better!

  • @HommbreGiaca Don't diss the master. No version of Elton's songs are better than the original. Different, yes. Some very good. But Elton is a master.

  • @HommbreGiaca Haha I respectfully disagree. Haha I love Dream Theater... But they all overdid it like it was pie left in the oven too long. haha You're wrong.

  • I don't really like Elton, but this song is just so well done.

  • god this is fabulous Just love this wholeperiod of time to allow it to occur

  • We didn't care what he smoked in his spare time. On stage EJ ROCKED!

    And Bernie was a fantastic poet!!!

  • The beginning of this song will give you the goosebumps if you hear it live! One of his best.

  • 47 people were gonna hit like but then a rocket man landed on their roof and the twitched an accidently pressed dislike

  • wishing reggie and family ALL THE BEST....congrats on the new baby

  • Yes, he's a slime-slurping, scum-skimming, silt-sifting, bottom-browsing, mud-munching, single-celled-invertebrate, but this selection is a triumph of pop studio production.

  • 1973. The year of the release, and the year I turned 18, and began losing touch with EJ's music.

    I suppose these few songs sum it up, as they are the last bit of genius from John/Taupin for me.

    I don't expect to get much of anything except criticism from the diehard Elton fans, but that's cool.

    I suppose I'm saying that if you have been able to stay with EJ after this album, well then, jolly good for you, sincerely.

    Peace.

    Rock

  • this is about a man and a woman correct?

    Not man on man i hope.

  • @Emanusmell Who cares!!!!!!!

  • How can anyone be sad listening to this song! It is so full of positive energy and how can it not put a smile on your face! From 7:54 to 8:27 is an absolute masterpiece!

  • I don`t know how anyone could be sad after listening to this song! It is so full of positive energy and how can it not put a smile on your face! From 7:54 to 8:27 is an absolute masterpiece!

  • the best of Elton what a entry song

  • Awesome !!

  • I never knew "Love Lies Bleeding" is a flower....

    Same as....Heart or flower...can relate to both...

    Thanks for the time to post...

    Much Love and Happy Holiday!

    Lilee

  • i spin this on record all the time.

  • I LOVE ELTON JOHN

    I LOVE HIM AND EVERYTHING HE MAKES !!!

  • I LOVE ELTON JOHN

  • I bought this cd( vinil yet ) in 1979....for me is the best of the best of Elton Jonn !!!!!!

    I love this song !!!!!!!!!!!!

    And I love EltON JOHN !!!

    I LOVE ELTON JOHN !!!

    FOR ME HE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST IN ALL TIMES !!!

    HE IS MY WORLD !!!

    I LOVE HIM !!! SO MUCH !!

    EVERYTHING HE MAKES IS ONLY THE BEST !

  • Just a thought, this would be a Lady Di tribute from him. After all it is "funeral for a friend" Just a thought

  • @ShesAFrozenFire no no no its artwork ok cause its the best ok. good.

  • Going to buy a rifle to kill 47 nubs!

    Whos coming with me?

  • I give her props but Lady Gaga stole her look from Elton. Excellent video.

  • I give her props but Lady Gaga stole her look from Elton.

  • I used to listen to this on vinyl over and over again when I was a teenager. Gets better every time.

  • This is just a snack of what EJ can do. EJ is one of the best, even better than MJ. Both are on the top five :)

  • incredible song all the way through!

  • Thumbs up to "Larry and Elton John" at 4:20.

  • That guitar part at 6:33 sounds a little like something the Beatles might have played.

  • @muskypucker Elton was quite the progressive musician to be using the latest musical technology. ARP2500s are awesome!

  • mounds park/ daytons bluff nancy johnson from the 60's I am not giving up on looking for ya.

  • nancy johnson who grew up by mounds park/ daytons bluff in the 60's I am not giving up on finding ya!

  • As far as music goes, NOTHING surpasses this!

  • my life ,my dad,rip,sooooooooooo good xxxx also bin lovin sweet painted lady !!!!!!!!

  • my life ,my dad,rip,sooooooooooo good xxxx

  • This is the song I want to be played at my funeral as the casket is wheeled in...

  • Yhis is the song I want to be played at my funeral...

  • Classic song!

  • Epic glasses.

  • some of the people i think are not telling the whole truth. i think dualpoletech is a little bit into the i am the most important.

  • one of my favorite Elton John songs... the man is a musical genius ....  :)

  • dream theater does a sweet cover of this tune

  • Thumbs up if you can sing along without looking at the lyrics....?

  • berylman, guitar work is by Davey Johnstone, who was then a member of the Elton John Band.

  • :D thanks 4 the video, the greatest song :)

  • Still remember this song from way back like 1973 / 74' Man this guy was huge those days not that he is any less now! But back then we as teens just had to have a Elton track as a favourite song......

  • for my friends fernado,meu pai,tio ze,machado,minha vo,meu avo Lemos e Adriano,berto fontao...minha restante familia e amigos in the sky with god.peace for all

  • Dream Theater's version of this song is better.

  • Sorry but Dream Theater's version of this song is better

  • same shit with me but mines later on, on 2009 of august one friend of mine who was 17 was murdered by a gang in tj he had the grades the family job and car:audi a4 yr 09.he was so good in golf he was one of the few to be able to enter the pga tour but weeks before with my older brother the gang came for what they wanted unfortunatly he didnt have it and he got in his car tried to get out of the crammed parking lot but couldnt got out and my older brother witnessed his best friends death

  • @alejandro1870 I am so sorry for what happened to your friend... I can't even imagine how I would feel in that position...

  • Favorite song by Sir Elton John. Period.

  • Recommended: The album The Union released 25. October 2010. One of Eltons best albums ever. Got 5 stars in Rolling Stone magaxzine.

  • I was at his concert in Youngstown Ohio. The room was buzzing and we were waiting for the man himself. The lights dimmed and the opening synthesizer played. He walked out on stage and the place shook with our screams. It was my first concert and it will always be my favorite. People can say Elvis is the king of rock and Michael Jackson is the king of Pop, but Elton John is the King Of Kings.

  • I love this song. Although I believe it is referring to death of a love affair and the pain it caused, I still think it fits for the loss of anything close to you.

  • Great song...great time to be alive...Is EJ's expression for Bernie????? 10:31

  • Elton's new album, The Union, with Leon Russell, is tremendous!

  • On a whim? Good job!

  • What a great album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is! And now Elton has a superb new one, The Union, with Leon Russell. 5 stars ***** in Rolling Stone.

  • Elton was playing the piano at age 3. At the age of 11 he won a junior scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music. According to one of his instructors, Jonh promptly played back like a "gramophone record", a four-page piece by Handel that he heard for the first time.

  • SUCH IS LIFE.BLESS GREAT MUSIC.

  • well done, god love talent!

  • well done god love talent!

  • just Davey would get more credit

    

  • Excellent job with the video.

  • thanks

  • One of the greatest songs written during the 70s.

  • this is the best song elton john ever did. SO good

  • In 1976 at the age of 16 I had to mourn in silence the death of my first lover who died along with 27 other students on a bus crash in central Cuba. The bastard Castros dismissed the accident because it involved a military jeep with high ranking officials. There was nothing to bury, they all burned beyond recognition. This song became my anthem, my hold to life, my hope. To know of such pain when one is that young leaves an indelible scar. They all went too soon but they are all angels now...

  • the only thing that does not change about elton is his nose, and he sure nose how to do it....

  • this is one the best songs in pop music history

  • this song is the good s end of conversation

  • this song is a wonderful piece of music and it should be played on the airwaves like a national anthem,,l would put it up there with the very best,,another classic composition by elton john and bernie taupin,

  • Always loved this song

  • Nicely put together!

  • "I was playin rock'n roll and you were just a fan, but my music couldn't hold you, so i split the band, Love lie's bleeding in my hand"..................Magic!

  • my friend expired recently i cant help hearing this song out!just want him to R.I.P

  • my friend expired recently i cant help hearing this song out!just want him to R.I.P

  • Absolutely perfect-thank you for an amazing video and sound.

  • Nice job!

  • im a metal head and i love this song!!

  • La reprise de Dream Theater est tout aussi belle c'est normal mais quelle chanson en tout cas

  • La reprise de Dream Theater est autant plus belle, mais quel morceau

  • In 1976 at the age of 16 I had to mourn in silence the death of my first lover who died along with 27 other students on a bus crash in central Cuba. The bastard Castros dismissed the accident because it involved a military jeep with high ranking officials. There was nothing to bury, they all burned beyond recognition. This song became my anthem, my hold to life, my hope. To know of such pain when one is that young leaves an indelible scar. They all went too soon but they are all angels now...

  • @dualpoletech - I'm so sorry for you...I hope you have found some peace since then.

    God bless you and all who passed away...

  • @dualpoletech Sorry to hear about such a horrible tragedy.  I'm glad that this great song helped you........I think it is easily Elton's best.

  • @dualpoletech ooowww thats sooooo sad xxx

  • @dualpoletech

    Cool.

  • @dualpoletech bless your heart..I contribute this to my lost love too..he died in a car crash and we had nothing to bury since he and the truck burned in the fire. my heart goes out to you.

  • @dualpoletech Castro will be gone soon.........

  • @dualpoletech wish you well

  • @dualpoletech

    I am glad u like this song by Elton John...Those were the dark days in Cuba.. Still is....

    God bless..

    Mary Ann

  • @dualpoletech UN ABRAZO SOLIDARIO PARA TI,Y AMOR Y RESIGNACION PARA TU CORAZON...KISSES.

  • @dualpoletech God bless you, dear....

  • @dualpoletech so sorry to hear about your loss my friend. I am going through a very painful emotional upheaval right now and the words to thisawesome song ring so true to me.

  • @dualpoletech How horrible that at such a young age you had to endure the death of your lover. I would be angry with Castro as well.

  • @dualpoletech i'm so sorry...you have to be so strong to live through that.

  • @dualpoletech..Not much to say except WOW... this is my favorite Anthem to my friend Kerry who died in a bad accident also(truck)when we were 14. She ditched school after lunch that day and the next thing we all knew is she was gone..., and like you said with the angels.

  • @dualpoletech You dear soul, how my heart goes out to you.You have endured a loss such as I have ever known. I can't even begin to try to understand your loss,or so say I understand. I don't. I will tell you that my heart and prayers are with you. I don't know how long it has been since this heinous event occurred I pray the pain has has eased. some, although I can't be sure a recovery from that would ever happen. My hope for you is strong. Peace

  • @dualpoletech sorry for your loss dude

  • @dualpoletech

    I'm sorry! We are the same age. Very sad.

  • @dualpoletech

    You know, normally I hate life stories that people put on Youtube.... but I must admit, that is one pretty dang interesting story. I don't want to risk offending you, even if it happened 36 years ago, but I must give you props for writing a worthwhile comment on videos that are normally so filled with schmaltz.

  • @dualpoletech If only there were a way this comment could be gotten to Taupin and Elton themselves. Music is an art and beauty that has changed lives and saved lives. My hat is off to them for creating such a powerful piece of work and to you for having such great respect for music. Yes, angels they are. I'm sorry you had to live through such a terrible tragedy.

  • love this song and love ELTIN JOHN Oh yeah he rocks :O)