Elton John

faceintheclouds
faceintheclouds Posts: 1,739
edited November 2011 in Other Music
He's coming to my city. Windsor Canada. It's pretty sweet. The venue is only 5700. He had originally had DTE in Detroit booked but cancelled it. I personally think it's cause he wanted too much for tickets. Lawn was like 80, and then all the way up to like 320. Even this place was pricy. There were like 3 sections behind the stage for $93. The rest of venue was 150. The ended up selling back of venue for 93. My dad wanted to go so he paid and I got them. And he also paid for McCartney at comerica on Sunday. So thanks dad. Will be some good shows.
Just, not enough.
I need more.
Nothing seems to satisfy.
I said, I dont want it.
I just need it.
To breathe, to feel, to know Im alive.
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  • cbrunelle783
    cbrunelle783 Posts: 1,025
    faceintheclouds wrote:
    He's coming to my city. Windsor Canada. It's pretty sweet. The venue is only 5700. He had originally had DTE in Detroit booked but cancelled it. I personally think it's cause he wanted too much for tickets. Lawn was like 80, and then all the way up to like 320. Even this place was pricy. There were like 3 sections behind the stage for $93. The rest of venue was 150. The ended up selling back of venue for 93. My dad wanted to go so he paid and I got them. And he also paid for McCartney at comerica on Sunday. So thanks dad. Will be some good shows.

    I saw him with Billy Joel in '09. Personally I like Elton John better as a songwriter however Billy Joel was a better showman which was unfortunate b/c I had already seen Billy Joel solo in '06. It was an extremely expensive show too.
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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    faceintheclouds wrote:
    He's coming to my city. Windsor Canada. It's pretty sweet. The venue is only 5700. He had originally had DTE in Detroit booked but cancelled it. I personally think it's cause he wanted too much for tickets. Lawn was like 80, and then all the way up to like 320. Even this place was pricy. There were like 3 sections behind the stage for $93. The rest of venue was 150. The ended up selling back of venue for 93. My dad wanted to go so he paid and I got them. And he also paid for McCartney at comerica on Sunday. So thanks dad. Will be some good shows.

    Going to both McCartney and John, I think 93 and 150 for who he is and the size of the venue is probably about right. I think it's fantastic that he's playing here...no border hassle's...no gas to the palace to spend...sweet.

    Enjoy both shows...I am really stoked for McCartney...reviews from Yankee Stadium are amazing.

    Enjoy... :P :P
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • faceintheclouds
    faceintheclouds Posts: 1,739
    lukin2006 wrote:
    faceintheclouds wrote:
    He's coming to my city. Windsor Canada. It's pretty sweet. The venue is only 5700. He had originally had DTE in Detroit booked but cancelled it. I personally think it's cause he wanted too much for tickets. Lawn was like 80, and then all the way up to like 320. Even this place was pricy. There were like 3 sections behind the stage for $93. The rest of venue was 150. The ended up selling back of venue for 93. My dad wanted to go so he paid and I got them. And he also paid for McCartney at comerica on Sunday. So thanks dad. Will be some good shows.

    Going to both McCartney and John, I think 93 and 150 for who he is and the size of the venue is probably about right. I think it's fantastic that he's playing here...no border hassle's...no gas to the palace to spend...sweet.

    Enjoy both shows...I am really stoked for McCartney...reviews from Yankee Stadium are amazing.

    Enjoy... :P :P
    Ya I can't wait till tonight. I'm pumped but I'm more excited for my dad. He's gonna be grinning ear to ear. I took him to see Neil at the fox a few years ago but that was super mellow. This is gonna rock.
    Just, not enough.
    I need more.
    Nothing seems to satisfy.
    I said, I dont want it.
    I just need it.
    To breathe, to feel, to know Im alive.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    faceintheclouds wrote:
    lukin2006 wrote:
    faceintheclouds wrote:
    He's coming to my city. Windsor Canada. It's pretty sweet. The venue is only 5700. He had originally had DTE in Detroit booked but cancelled it. I personally think it's cause he wanted too much for tickets. Lawn was like 80, and then all the way up to like 320. Even this place was pricy. There were like 3 sections behind the stage for $93. The rest of venue was 150. The ended up selling back of venue for 93. My dad wanted to go so he paid and I got them. And he also paid for McCartney at comerica on Sunday. So thanks dad. Will be some good shows.

    Going to both McCartney and John, I think 93 and 150 for who he is and the size of the venue is probably about right. I think it's fantastic that he's playing here...no border hassle's...no gas to the palace to spend...sweet.

    Enjoy both shows...I am really stoked for McCartney...reviews from Yankee Stadium are amazing.

    Enjoy... :P :P
    Ya I can't wait till tonight. I'm pumped but I'm more excited for my dad. He's gonna be grinning ear to ear. I took him to see Neil at the fox a few years ago but that was super mellow. This is gonna rock.

    I hope your dad enjoy the shows...really coo, your going with your Dad!!!
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • maj4e
    maj4e Posts: 605
    That will be awesome. I saw him a couple times solo and Billy Joel. The best was a trip to vegas and saw the red piano show.
  • dcfaithful
    dcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Elton John is THE SHIT. Enough said.
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  • Tom K
    Tom K Posts: 842
    Anyone seeing Elton this saturday at Bethel Woods?? I am.. got lawn tickets.. hopefully it will hold me over to Ottawa and hamilton, and I won't feel as bummed about missing this weeks shows..
    I'm gone ..Long gone..This time I'm letting go of it all...So long...Cause this time I'm gone
  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    http://youtu.be/xa_7cuGMIGg
    this man is out of control. what a moving song. it is mostly because of this song that i started to appreaciate Elton a great deal more than i had.
    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
  • musicismylife78
    musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    he played here early in the year and its going to be one of those gigs that haunts me forever since i didnt get to go. elton john is great. His records in the 70's are essential.
  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    musicismylife78 wrote:
    he played here early in the year and its going to be one of those gigs that haunts me forever since i didnt get to go. elton john is great. His records in the 70's are essential.
    turn me on to these albums. if you would produce a kind list out of the kindness of your heart i would be grateful.
    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
  • musicismylife78
    musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    as with any artist who's been performing for 40 years i guess its been, people always have preferences. either they love the early stuff, middle period stuff, later stuff etc...

    But i think his 70's stuff is considered classic stuff and should be included in any greatest albums of all time list.

    that would include 71's Madman Across the Water, 72's Honky Chateau, 73's Dont Shoot Me Im Only the Piano Player, and 73's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Of course, he's had great songs and albums since then, but those are what i would consider the essential
  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    thank you, dude. that was nice.
    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
  • Cradles Broken Glass
    Cradles Broken Glass Posts: 1,409
    I love Elton John. I really wanted to go see him with Billy Joel a few years back, but the ticket prices were insane.
    Hearts and thoughts they fade....
    fade away...

    I am at peace with my lust.....for Eddie.
  • Stardog3..
    Stardog3.. Posts: 1,527
    Glad I seen this. 1970's Elton John is one of my essential albums. I'm more of an early Elton lover myself. I actually really liked the two new songs he put on the Greatest Hits album in '02. Kind of reminded me of some of the earlier stuff. Of course written by the genius that is Bernie Taupin. Incredible duo.
  • Evacuation Rules
    Evacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    musicismylife78 wrote:
    But i think his 70's stuff is considered classic stuff and should be included in any greatest albums of all time list.

    that would include 71's Madman Across the Water, 72's Honky Chateau, 73's Dont Shoot Me Im Only the Piano Player, and 73's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Of course, he's had great songs and albums since then, but those are what i would consider the essential

    I would add Elton John (1970) and Tumbleweed Connection (1970) to that list. Those 6 albums are a great stretch. GYBR is definitely the cutoff point for me.
  • mikalina
    mikalina Posts: 7,206
    Elton John in the 70's - I think his best.

    Your Song - one of my favorites - can still bring tears to me....

    http://youtu.be/6SSk56k3qmU


    It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
    I'm not one of those who can easily hide
    I don't have much money but boy if I did
    I'd buy a big house where we both could live ...

    If I was a sculptor, but then again, no
    Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
    I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
    My gift is my song and this one's for you ...

    And you can tell everybody this is your song
    It may be quite simple but now that it's done
    I hope you don't mind
    I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
    How wonderful life is while you're in the world
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