sure it's a lower key, but no one could sing at Freddie's range. I cant stand EJ - I find the short fat bastard repulsive, but he did OK on this song.
Robert Plant was quoted as saying that "They had to change the keys on EVERY song because not a single artist at this tribute could come close to reaching Freddies vocal range." They did their best though.
if you really feel negatively about this consider Elton and Freddie were close friends so its not Elton trying to do it like Freddie, this is a tribute to Freddie, it would mean alot less if it came from someone who didnt know him well considering the song was written about Freddie's battle with HIV that ultimately killed him. there are certainly people who could do a better freddie cover but thats not the point of this performance
Great version, and a wonderful bow to Freddie. I wish Elton sill would've had his higher voice and falsetto then, because then it would've sounded even greater.
no sens3e comparing to frddie because he wrote and performed this song while he was dying, but this beats the paul rodgers version by a mile. good to see john deacom plus tony iommi adds a little muscle to the song ...pretty awesome.
Remember Freddie had a 6 octive range
killsroy 2 weeks ago
sure it's a lower key, but no one could sing at Freddie's range. I cant stand EJ - I find the short fat bastard repulsive, but he did OK on this song.
MaxxGladiator 2 months ago
Robert Plant was quoted as saying that "They had to change the keys on EVERY song because not a single artist at this tribute could come close to reaching Freddies vocal range." They did their best though.
Furkin44 2 months ago
no 1 can preform this like freddie
SamoGuitarist 4 months ago 2
if you really feel negatively about this consider Elton and Freddie were close friends so its not Elton trying to do it like Freddie, this is a tribute to Freddie, it would mean alot less if it came from someone who didnt know him well considering the song was written about Freddie's battle with HIV that ultimately killed him. there are certainly people who could do a better freddie cover but thats not the point of this performance
myself1908 4 months ago 3
best. song. ever. thankyou queen
BentMachine 8 months ago 2
Never forget freddie!
vopa123pasha2 1 year ago
ill face it with a grin im never giving in !!!!!
rycoys10 2 years ago
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TosheMkd 2 years ago
fuck slash brian is #1
TosheMkd 2 years ago
that was awesome!!!
kouznetsov 2 years ago
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George Michael or Axl Rose could sing it better than Elton John I think.
macskasegg 2 years ago
Super version by Elton and being that he and Freddie were close make's it even better.
louisejbjb 2 years ago
Great version, and a wonderful bow to Freddie. I wish Elton sill would've had his higher voice and falsetto then, because then it would've sounded even greater.
strangefruit42 2 years ago
Freddie Mercury is Only the very best Singer all times =)
Rock n rOll
lalorock18 2 years ago 13
no sens3e comparing to frddie because he wrote and performed this song while he was dying, but this beats the paul rodgers version by a mile. good to see john deacom plus tony iommi adds a little muscle to the song ...pretty awesome.
RJS666 2 years ago 5
0.43 ROGER <3
MaciekGodzilla 2 years ago 2
no one can sing like fredy we was a contra tenor ....is voice was adaptbale to every style even oprah....
fonesx 2 years ago
thats amazing that flag in the crowd roger stoped druming to see .
ste4757 2 years ago
and whats more, tony looking at brian and fucking loving it is one of the best things ive ever seen!
lucrativeelfmongrel 2 years ago 2
the "i can fly" bit is pretty epic
lucrativeelfmongrel 2 years ago
yeah it is, also look at brians face during that, he is almost crying
SpiritMolecule1 2 years ago
uouu tommy iommi of sabbath at the second guitar!!
elgallokiriko 2 years ago 4
Elton John and a fist-pumping crowd is nothing short of epic.
Bash316 2 years ago 2
i love this song:)
crtunlvr 3 years ago 4
awesome video and song he did freddie proud perfect song
ilovehitlerxxx 3 years ago 14