Charlie Puth: 2024 Gershwin Prize | 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me'

Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

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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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[MJ-qbph]

My God can you imagine how much of an honor yet how totally terrifying it would be to perform one of Elton John’s songs in front of him?

[smckay]

And.. you have Nigel, Davey, and the rest of the Elton John band, backing you up! What an honor!

[jbtor]

Wow Charlie always blows me away. He did this beautifully and stayed tastefully close to the original.

[shehazsindhu]

Actually, I didn't expect Puth to do such justice to this legendary song. Bravo!

[Poison_Dreamz]

Man, I got goosebumps from this. Charlie is truly one of the most talented artists of our time. Bravo!

[howtodoitdude]

What a joy to perform for your idols and what a joy for the idols to be appreciated by young new upcoming artists!

[treblenote]

What an achievement to be asked to play and perform Elton John's songs!!!
Elton and Bernie will ALWAYS be one of the best colabs ever!!!

[frenzenz]

What an absolute thrill(!) to have the icon you’re performing to, give you a standing ovation. Good on you Charlie!

[joshuadeguzman]

I've been here for the past 5 days and I still can't get enough of Charlie's performance of this wonderful song. See you for who knows how long I'll keep coming back here❤

[brianblonski]

Charlie Puth is an incredible person and an incredible pianist and musician . There aren’t many people in this current music generation that can do what he does . Bravo 🙌!! Beautiful !!! 😅

[juliocesarpereira]

DaveyJohnstone's guitar still giving me goosebumps.

[oliviaparton]

Oh my gosh, I'm blown away! What a fantastic performance in honor of Elton and Bernie, and the icing on the cake, Elton's forever awesome band backing him up❤❤❤❤

[ThatguyBigE]

Omg he honestly fucking nailed it! Down to every note, key, and every word!! Elton in the audience smiling the entire time as the cover of his song was so perfect and he did not fuck it up! It's hard to cover and modernize songs nowadays and I'm extremely blessed to have been alive through both versions. We love you all!

[korribier-lonm]

I love Charlie Puth. Love how he sang this song. Amazing

[leeakin]

A standing ovation from the legends themselves? Great tribute Charlie. Absolutely loved it ❤

[theck]

Elton, Bernie - that song … brings tears every time … I’m so grateful your music has been in my life, for my entire life … 🙏… my first cassette was Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album, given to me by my Grandmother 😍…
Great rendition by Charlie Puth❣️

[you_tune]

[Verse 1]
I can't light no more of your darkness
All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
I'm growin' tired, and time stands still before me
Frozen here on the ladder of my life

[Verse 2]
Too late to save myself from falling
I took a chance and changed your way of life
But you misread my meanin' when I met you
Closed the door and left me blinded by the light

[Chorus]
Don't let the sun go down on me (Don't let the sun)
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life (Don't let the sun) to wander free
But losin' everything is like the sun goin' down on me

[Verse 3]
I can't find, oh, the right romantic line
But see me once and see the way I feel
Don't discard me just because you think I mean you harm
But these cuts I have, oh, they need love to help them heal

[Chorus]
Don't let the sun go down on me (Don't let the sun)
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life (Don't let the sun) to wander free
But losin' everything is like the sun goin' down on me

[davidmichael]

I think its a hearfelt and wonderful performance. Elton and Bernie obviously approve. What more could you ask for.

[patrickkavanagh]

What a fantastic performance from Charlie Puth, a wonderful tribute to Elton John and Bernie, his voice is magical 😊

[reikomauer]

MAGNIFICENT performance, Charlie Puth!! Beyond proud!!!💗❤