Elton John - Skyline Pigeon (Ryan White funeral)

[MrObelisk2290]

Elton was facing death himself from his abuses then too glad he made it his talent never failed him

[MusicalBookworm12]

I just cried my eyes out. Let's all take a moment to remember young Ryan White, for his courage and bravery. And let's thank him, because of Ryan, we still have Elton. I just wish that he could still be here, and see the impact that he made on the world. Thank you Ryan, and thank you Elton. Elton provided a lot of money and support for the White family.

[obviouslyvague]

I have to agree with "colbybelk." This song is essentially obscure even though it was most- apparently about wanting freedom in life and having dreams that have yet to materialize. Also it could be said to be partially a tribute to the common pigeon. However it is very fitting at this funeral and it does seem to have been waiting to be used here. In a way, I like it when songs which are abstract can be made to apply to different situations. This is a most moving performance

[bigtony0581]

Simply Beautful!

[PASSERO393]

I also have haemophilia and got hepatitis b hepatitis c even with medication ..rip Ryan

[027220]

Highly unfortunate. :(

[KingCorny93]

from 0:30 - 0:34..is it Michael Jackson?

[7eltonj]

@KingCorny93 yes he is!

[Jerborn]

@KingCorny93 Michael Jackson and a multitude of other celebrities attended his funeral.

[KingCorny93]

@Jerborn I know, Michael also was featured in his movie "Gone Too Soon". It's nice to see him from another point ^^

[ureatowel15]

@KingCorny93 yes

[MrMRCTV]

RIP Ryan

[DavelovesRealMusic]

kiddies...LOOk--that's his REAL air..gray/white before he went i for a 'transfortion' 9some kindof wig/hair attached to his head....this is still his rEAL hir and it was white in 1990

[richardvollin]

Visit my channel and hear the first and original recording of "Skyline Pigeon" by James Roger Cooke. Predates Elton's recording of same on 'Empty Sky' by ten months.

[jaggass]

I think his voice would of changed anyway as he got older all though he would of sounded bad compared to what he sounds like now. hard to tell. After surgery he was still taking drugs till 1990 doing damage still after his op.

[cyberbmcd]

This song almost always makes me cry...

[isa18575]

I love Elton John, is my idol!

makes me cry;

[JeffWeHo1]

To 'Inthejungle123', That is one of the most ignorant comments I have ever read. Educate yourself!! I assume you are not stupid, just misinformed.

[shitdollarlips]

RIP Ryan White

[jcboutoire]

@INTHEJUNGLE123 Elton doesn't need a publicity stunt. His life is one enough.

[jcboutoire]

Part of the lyrics are on Ryan's tombstone.

[jj4j1]

Makes my cry WAHHHHHH

[colbybelk]

Though not the best quality video, this is the most moving performance of this song I have ever seen. I've always wondered where this song fit as it is a more obscure tune, but it is almost as if it were written 20 years prior especially for this funeral. Thanks for posting.

[Slighdawgydawg]

Elton John can always make an audience cry, if he went to a freaking superbowl halftime show then half the audience would be crying still.

[shitdollarlips]

i read the ryan white book, i still cry about it, my god, what a story of the human spirit

[heyathere1000]

the women is paying more attn. to mj than the funeral, lol-0:03

[heyathere1000]

1:42 looks like farea fossit

[Celie3678]

@heyathere1000 Her name is Judith Light and she played Jeanne (Ryan's mother) in the TV show about his life and death. It's available here on youtube. Please watch it. You'll be glad you did.

[heyathere1000]

@Celie3678 oh that's who it is, I thought it was Farrah Fawcett, it looks a lot like her. Oh does Ryan White play in the movie too?, I heard he played the friend of ryan in the movie.

[Celie3678]

@heyathere1000 He did indeed. Watch the movie. It's here on youtube.

[Draishen]

Realmente uma lição de vida T-T ... Ryan White descance em Paz

[UmbertoMoreno]

Simplismente magnífico!!!

[rcktman757]

Us Elton fans owe so much to Ryan White and his family. They were the main reason EJ cleaned up his life and avoided early death as so many other celebrities suffer. I have seen Elton 10 times in concert, all after 1990---meaning I probably would have never seen him if he did not go through this transition. And we get to enjoy him still to this day. How lucky we are!

[Welcatroika]

It's true. It's a pity he hadn't quit drugs earlier (his full-range voice would probably be more or less intact nowadays :(

[eltonjohntheone]

thank you so much for this !this is the greatest singer doing the best and saddest song!thank you for this quality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!