Elton John and Bernie Taupin: 2024 Gershwin Prize | 'Your Song'

Celebrate the extraordinary talents of Elton John and Bernie Taupin at the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert with their timeless classic, "Your Song". This special video captures the essence of their groundbreaking partnership, showcasing why their music has captivated the world for decades.

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About the Gershwin Prize: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is the nation’s highest award for influence, impact and achievement in the field of popular song. It was established in 2007 to recognize and honor the artists whose creative works, both printed and recorded, are collected, preserved, made accessible, and valued by the nation’s library. It acknowledges the preeminent place of popular song in modern society and its vital role in expressing and deepening the personal and shared values of our time. Gershwin Honorees are selected by the Librarian of Congress in consultation with music specialists within the Library, former Gershwin Prize Honorees, and eminent outside experts in the field, including scholars, publishers, producers, composers and performers.

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[ComradeStiv]

I love that Bernie is just up there chillin, being present. I like to imagine he wisely understands how much that act means to us. We need him up there soaking up our sincere love and appreciation. I hope they felt it.

[janvanuytvange]

All in tears for one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Immortal, world heritage.

[JacobElyachar]

Elton + Bernie remain one of the best songwriting teams of all time! Their timeless music will always make people laugh, cry, cheer and dance.

[Tassie]

God, he sounds so so good. A shamelessly romantic love song and eternal.

[Jake_Piotrowski]

Eton and Bernie’s friendship is truly beautiful. Two very different individuals come together out of love to make incredible songs!

[CadillacRiver]

If ever there were a music & lyricist duo who deserve the Gershwin award, this is it. ❤

[timb]

77 Years old....and he still sounds amazing!!! His voice is still strong, and full...and he can still power up into the higher registers...clean and clear! Easily one of the best ever...and best singer songwriter duo's ever!

[claudiacarlson]

Bernie Taupin's beautiful lyrics have always AMAZED me! It's so good to see his timeless lyric genius being celebrated. Leaning on Elton's piano, so many emotions running across his face... and to his wife and daughter in the audience... incredible! His words more than anything are what has always captured my heart. Bravo to them both!

[adc]

How beautiful. Made me a little emotional. I have the album. I was so young. Now the problems of aging, losing family and friends. This song took me back to younger, carefree times. Thanks Bernie and Elton.

[ktracy]

Side note—I highly recommend reading Bernie’s memoir, Scattershot. Truly serendipitous how the stars aligned to bring he and Reg together.

[RJS]

Very touching. Together they have written so many enduring classic songs.

[joemuratore]

Magical watching Bernie listen to Elton. What a gift to share with the audience - at 77 able to rejoice in the gift and the magic. Well done

[mathewhulbert]

WOW, that was special. Two exceptionally talented men and a truly gorgeous song.

[iggyp]

Wow. Elton sounds fantastic and I like that he kept this performance so soft. I wonder if Bernie truly wrote “Your Song” for Elton—not necessarily as a romantic piece, but as a promise to his best friend who he knew wanted so desperately to reach great and seemingly impossible heights. Their dreams depended on each other’s talents, and it’s fascinating to think that this song—Bernie’s “gift”—was the key that unlocked the door to all the things he was daydreaming about when he sat on the roof and kicked up the moss.

Congrats Elton and Bernie! :)

[LouisCoupe]

one of Elton's finest renditions of this song in years. so lovely to see Bernie on stage to soak this in. legends.

[johndowney]

I got to meet Bernie and his wife at a Houston srt gallery about ten years ago. They were funny, friendly and down to Earth. I had always idolized him and it was a thrill. What a legend.

[RDUB]

Funny, I grew up a big metal head, Sabbath, Priest, Slayer, Metallica, and later onto Korn and who I consider the greatest band pound for pound currently, TOOL. But what got me started as a young boy was Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. I would play this album over and over still to this day one of my all time favorites. When I watched Elton finish with this song, this big tough guy, was in his living room with tears pouring from his eyes. Just a beautiful ending, two great individuals who have given us some of the greatest music that will last forever.

[norm]

Just awesome, we never get to see Bernie. One is nothing without the other.

[oliviaparton]

Oh my gosh, I love "Your Song.". What a beautiful sight, Elton and Bernie, the most awesome team present, and future❤😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️

[amandalee]

Ooh one of my all time favourite song n singer