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Elton John

Jeremys SpokenJeremys Spoken Posts: 7,578
edited September 2013 in Other Music
the greatest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFYnesZN8Eo


sighhhhhhhhh


I need to see him live.
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  • kwdaleykwdaley Posts: 499
    Been listening to alot of Elton this week... Mostly his pre-80s albums not so much post-80s though (he kind of turned into a Rod Stewart/Phil Collins then, losing a lot of rock credibility).

    My fave Elton tune:

    http://youtu.be/hoskDZRLOCs
    Ottawa 2011
    London 2013 "The Dundas Hookers on Crack" Show
  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    This one's my favorite:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcXFnN4wD94
    We were but stones your light made us stars
  • youngsteryoungster Posts: 6,576
    One of the best. Hope him and Billy do another Face to Face tour. Kicking myself for having a chance to go back in 02 and turned it down.
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

    9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
    5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
    8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
    EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
  • EarlWelshEarlWelsh Posts: 1,118
    He kinda butchered the tribute to Levon Helm at the Grammys.....couldn't help but annoyingly solo the whole way through. Didn't leave room for anyone else to ruin it.
  • Bronx BombersBronx Bombers Posts: 2,208
    Eltons one of the best ever

    http://youtu.be/grc2rYZOWc8
  • kwdaleykwdaley Posts: 499
    My other favorite (the original):

    http://youtu.be/4fwsUyOJJaw
    Ottawa 2011
    London 2013 "The Dundas Hookers on Crack" Show
  • peacefrompaulpeacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    I really need to see him live
  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    going to see him on March 28th. Heard from friends he puts on a fantastic show. I'm looking forward to it. :mrgreen:
    PJ: 10/14/00 06/09/03 10/4/09 11/15/13 11/16/13 10/08/14
    EV Solo: 7/11/11 11/12/12 11/13/12
  • g under pg under p Posts: 18,196
    I got the chance to see him live once and what a great show it was in Landover MD. He's influential in my musical history in that his song Bennie And The Jets was the first song that got me interested in the music called rock. That was 1973-74 I think and I've been hooked ever since.

    Peace
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  • jasonbouchard88jasonbouchard88 Posts: 369
    I've seen Elton John twice: once when I was very young in Montreal and the other time was when he and Billy Joel did their Face 2 Face Tour in Toronto on May 26, 2009. My parents & I will go see Elton John again in Las Vegas on April 30.
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    I have a chance to go see him in Vegas in May.

    We were humming and hawing about whether or not to go.

    I think reading these posts by some of the people psting them has made me want to go.

    I'm going to go.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • PJFAN13PJFAN13 Posts: 1,422
    EarlWelsh wrote:
    He kinda butchered the tribute to Levon Helm at the Grammys.....couldn't help but annoyingly solo the whole way through. Didn't leave room for anyone else to ruin it.
    Yes he did.
    He also massacred Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia" at the MusicCares special the few days before...

    Elton is a living legend, inspired so many musicians and is incredibly intertwined into culture/music/lifestyle.

    That being said, the act is tired, he is a shell of himself and I'm guessing he is struggling through some sort of health challenge. It's a shame actually. In 2000 I saw him and Billy Joel in Connecticut, and Billy stole the show.
    I went to the show for Elton :cry:

    I hope his performance is very good for all of those in this thread who are eagerly anticipating seeing him in upcoming concerts. "I guess that's why they call it the blues"
    11.30.93~10.2.96~9.13.98~9.1.00~8.25.00~7.3.03~7.5.03
    7.9.03~9.28.04~10.1.05~5.12.06~5.13.06~5.27.06~5.28.06
    8.5.08(EV)~10.9.09~5.21.10~6.20.11(EV)~7.5.11(EV)~7.9.11(EV)
    11.21.13~8.27.16(EV)~11.14.16(TOTD)~4.13.20~9.27.20~9.26.21~10.2.21
    2.15.22 (EV)~2.25.22 (EV)~2.27.22 (EV)~5.3.22~5.7.22~9.17.24~9.29.24
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    PJFAN13 wrote:
    EarlWelsh wrote:
    He kinda butchered the tribute to Levon Helm at the Grammys.....couldn't help but annoyingly solo the whole way through. Didn't leave room for anyone else to ruin it.
    Yes he did.
    He also massacred Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia" at the MusicCares special the few days before...

    Elton is a living legend, inspired so many musicians and is incredibly intertwined into culture/music/lifestyle.

    That being said, the act is tired, he is a shell of himself and I'm guessing he is struggling through some sort of health challenge. It's a shame actually. In 2000 I saw him and Billy Joel in Connecticut, and Billy stole the show.
    I went to the show for Elton :cry:

    I hope his performance is very good for all of those in this thread who are eagerly anticipating seeing him in upcoming concerts. "I guess that's why they call it the blues"

    Changed my mind. Not going now.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    Elton John - 70's and 80's - fantastic !!!!

    Your Song... 1970 one of my favorites

    http://youtu.be/mTa8U0Wa0q8
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  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    Madman Across the Water.... 1972


    http://youtu.be/6z0KbJz-asY
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  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Went to the Houston show last night, it was excellent! 8-)
    PJ: 10/14/00 06/09/03 10/4/09 11/15/13 11/16/13 10/08/14
    EV Solo: 7/11/11 11/12/12 11/13/12
  • dr122931dr122931 Posts: 461
    I saw him in Houston Thursday night and he was outstanding. If anyone is a fan and has the opportunity to see him, go for it. Here was his set. http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elton-joh ... 89118.html
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    When in Vegas in May... got the chance to see the Stones and was quite giddy for the experience.

    But I also saw Elton on the Friday night. What a great trip! Two legends of the highest order on consecutive days. Both brought it given their ages as well. They each exceeded my expectations.

    To Elton... it was the first time I saw him and he was great. Empty Garden was outstanding. I enjoyed Elton's introduction to the piece- hard not to be a little emotional listening to the song afterwards as well. It definitely brought me back to thinking about hearing the tragedy that hit us in December of 80 (grade 8 beener at the time).
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    youngster wrote:
    One of the best. Hope him and Billy do another Face to Face tour. Kicking myself for having a chance to go back in 02 and turned it down.
    That may not happen again.
    Shows: 6.27.08 Hartford, CT/5.15.10 Hartford, CT/6.18.2011 Hartford, CT (EV Solo)/10.19.13 Brooklyn/10.25.13 Hartford
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  • peacefrompaulpeacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Elton Fucking John

    I hear you banging that piano on the QOTSA album.

    :P
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    mikalina wrote:
    Elton John - 70's and 80's - fantastic !!!!

    Your Song... 1970 one of my favorites

    http://youtu.be/mTa8U0Wa0q8

    Yes! Elton John's output during the 70's is something to be treasured. "Honky Chateau" is a must have in my mind.
    7/2/06 - Denver, CO
    6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
    8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
    9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
    9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
    9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    http://youtu.be/xa_7cuGMIGg
    elton throwing down some incredible music

    i love this song so much i have been known to play it all day & all night long. i only wish this little number lasted for hours. elton is a true gifted badass. i enjoy most of his music
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    chadwick wrote:
    http://youtu.be/xa_7cuGMIGg
    elton throwing down some incredible music

    i love this song so much i have been known to play it all day & all night long. i only wish this little number lasted for hours. elton is a true gifted badass. i enjoy most of his music

    I'll encore this tune and play it to death as well.

    My kids will remember this song well.

    It's funny how one insect can damage so much grain. What a lyric.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Posts: 14,352
    I love Elton John. Even though he made us move our stereo system to another room :lol: On Valentine's day, Cav and I listened to EJ, and our then new neighbour (living above us) called the landlord who in turn called us to tell us that we were too loud. At nine pm :roll:

    It was the subwoofer. Now the stereo and turntable are moved and we never heard of her again, and we are blasting music laaaaaate at night. We bought two Elton lps to remind us of the occasion.
    Please, Pearl Jam, consider a Benaroya Hall vinyl reissue!
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  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    chadwick wrote:
    http://youtu.be/xa_7cuGMIGg
    elton throwing down some incredible music

    i love this song so much i have been known to play it all day & all night long. i only wish this little number lasted for hours. elton is a true gifted badass. i enjoy most of his music

    Another version:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yiojs9Ag5Q

    Love the genuine expressions in the crowd and the sing-alongs.

    He played this tune when I went to see him in Vegas. I hadn't researched setlists- and was surprised to say the least. As I said before... I have played the shit out of it when driving.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Leezestarr313 wrote:
    I love Elton John. Even though he made us move our stereo system to another room :lol: On Valentine's day, Cav and I listened to EJ, and our then new neighbour (living above us) called the landlord who in turn called us to tell us that we were too loud. At nine pm :roll:

    It was the subwoofer. Now the stereo and turntable are moved and we never heard of her again, and we are blasting music laaaaaate at night. We bought two Elton lps to remind us of the occasion.

    If you were cranking out One Direction... fair enough... but anyone calling their landlord to complain about Elton John makes them a world class dweeb.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Posts: 14,352
    Thirty Bills Unpaid wrote:
    Leezestarr313 wrote:
    I love Elton John. Even though he made us move our stereo system to another room :lol: On Valentine's day, Cav and I listened to EJ, and our then new neighbour (living above us) called the landlord who in turn called us to tell us that we were too loud. At nine pm :roll:

    It was the subwoofer. Now the stereo and turntable are moved and we never heard of her again, and we are blasting music laaaaaate at night. We bought two Elton lps to remind us of the occasion.

    If you were cranking out One Direction... fair enough... but anyone calling their landlord to complain about Elton John makes them a world class dweeb.

    :thumbup: We thought it was ridiculous ... Maybe she just wanted to make a point, who knows. But she did it a week later again. After that, we moved the turntable to another room and now she's quiet. We can hear her snoring though :lol:
    Please, Pearl Jam, consider a Benaroya Hall vinyl reissue!
    http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/148993/please-pearl-jam-consider-a-vinyl-benaroya-hall-re-issue


  • Thirty Bills UnpaidThirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    Leezestarr313 wrote:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid wrote:
    Leezestarr313 wrote:
    I love Elton John. Even though he made us move our stereo system to another room :lol: On Valentine's day, Cav and I listened to EJ, and our then new neighbour (living above us) called the landlord who in turn called us to tell us that we were too loud. At nine pm :roll:

    It was the subwoofer. Now the stereo and turntable are moved and we never heard of her again, and we are blasting music laaaaaate at night. We bought two Elton lps to remind us of the occasion.

    If you were cranking out One Direction... fair enough... but anyone calling their landlord to complain about Elton John makes them a world class dweeb.

    :thumbup: We thought it was ridiculous ... Maybe she just wanted to make a point, who knows. But she did it a week later again. After that, we moved the turntable to another room and now she's quiet. We can hear her snoring though :lol:
    :lol:

    Man... do I ever have a visual. But I'll stop there.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    elton does it like no one can
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,530
    Elton's output in the 70s was amazing. saw him twice in the 80s, great shows.

    2 songs mentioned prior I'd like to comment on.

    Your Song - so simple yet so beautiful. perfect love song

    Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters - always loved this song. so very underrated.
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