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Post by petrolino on Jan 14, 2023 3:52:39 GMT
There's people posting here who've seen David Bowie, the Stones, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, the Gradteful Dead, all sorts of legends (and newer greats), in some cases on countless occasions.
But I don't recall anyone here admitting to seeing Elton John.
Have you ever witnessed Elton John in concert (or at a bus stop or at a sporting event)?
Thanks!
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Post by petrolino on Jan 14, 2023 4:11:40 GMT
Me, I've never seen Elton John performing, or met him in person. I just spin a few records from time to time!
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Post by cypher on Jan 14, 2023 12:15:32 GMT
Yeah, I've seen him live.
At the Hop Farm in 2004, and I wasn't the biggest fan of his at that time.
I had just got back to the UK after a year away in Africa, and my cousin gave me a free ticket, as she was in charge of the corporate catering that evening.
Boy, did he put on a show! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn't help but be converted. I was kinda slack-jawed!
Then afterwards, I found myself sitting next to Roger Cook, from 'The Cook Report', who was on crutches, due to partaking in some reality TV show where he slipped. I had no idea as I had literally just got back to the UK the day before, which I think he quite appreciated, because all anyone wanted to do was badger him about it, whereas we just chatted about Africa for an hour.
All in all, a memorable evening.
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Post by politicidal on Jan 14, 2023 16:42:31 GMT
No. Just in whatever random film cameo he has. Like in Kingsman: The Golden Circle of all things...
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Post by movielover on Jan 14, 2023 17:09:28 GMT
Yes, I saw Elton John in concert when I was in my early teens. What’s funny is that it was supposed to be his last tour, and that was decades ago.
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Post by Zos on Jan 15, 2023 14:22:09 GMT
At football from a distance.
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Post by tommyrockarolla on Jan 15, 2023 19:41:43 GMT
Yes. Saw him at Shea Stadium around 1992-ish? Split bill with Eric Clapton. Pretty sure Clapton came out to jam on a song or two, maybe “Funeral For A Friend”?
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Post by petrolino on Jan 21, 2023 1:00:37 GMT
Yeah, I've seen him live. At the Hop Farm in 2004, and I wasn't the biggest fan of his at that time. I had just got back to the UK after a year away in Africa, and my cousin gave me a free ticket, as she was in charge of the corporate catering that evening. Boy, did he put on a show! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn't help but be converted. I was kinda slack-jawed! Then afterwards, I found myself sitting next to Roger Cook, from 'The Cook Report', who was on crutches, due to partaking in some reality TV show where he slipped. I had no idea as I had literally just got back to the UK the day before, which I think he quite appreciated, because all anyone wanted to do was badger him about it, whereas we just chatted about Africa for an hour. All in all, a memorable evening.
This was probably a good year to see Elton John to my mind, with the release of the intriguing 'Peachtree Road' (2004).
So glad you had a good time. Being an old school entertainer at heart, I know he wants everybody to have a good time.
'Crocodile Rock' (Master Of Ceremonies Kermit The Frog introduces Elton John & The Electric Mayhem)
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Post by Penn Guinn on Jan 21, 2023 1:04:43 GMT
I saw Tommy Steele attending a cricket match ...close enough ?   |
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Post by petrolino on Jan 21, 2023 1:08:23 GMT
No. Just in whatever random film cameo he has. Like in Kingsman: The Golden Circle of all things...
I heard he was in the 'Kingsman' franchise. I also heard that David Bowie was in the 'High School Musical' franchise.
'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' - Elton John (1979)
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Post by petrolino on Jan 21, 2023 1:17:53 GMT
Yes, I saw Elton John in concert when I was in my early teens. What’s funny is that it was supposed to be his last tour, and that was decades ago.
Wow, that must have been a blast. Seems like he just can't say that final goodbye to the yellow brick road ... they say his first farewell tour announcement was delivered in 1973!
'Tiny Dancer' - Elton John (1971)
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Post by petrolino on Jan 21, 2023 1:21:55 GMT
At football from a distance.
Did you boo him?
'We love you Millwall, we do! (Booo ...) We love you Millwall, we do!
(Booo ...) We love you Millwall, we dooo!
( ... down with Watford ...) Oh, Millwall, we love you !!'
'Sartorial Eloquence' - Elton John (1980)
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Post by petrolino on Jan 21, 2023 1:24:51 GMT
Yes. Saw him at Shea Stadium around 1992-ish? Split bill with Eric Clapton. Pretty sure Clapton came out to jam on a song or two, maybe “Funeral For A Friend”?
Crikey. What a combo!!
'Children Of The Revolution' - T-Rex, Elton John & Ringo Starr
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Post by petrolino on Jan 21, 2023 1:28:07 GMT
I saw Tommy Steele attending a cricket match ...close enough ?
Ah, not really, to be honest. There can be only one ...
'The One' - Elton John (1994)
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Post by cypher on Jan 21, 2023 2:01:00 GMT
Yeah, I've seen him live. At the Hop Farm in 2004, and I wasn't the biggest fan of his at that time. I had just got back to the UK after a year away in Africa, and my cousin gave me a free ticket, as she was in charge of the corporate catering that evening. Boy, did he put on a show! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn't help but be converted. I was kinda slack-jawed! Then afterwards, I found myself sitting next to Roger Cook, from 'The Cook Report', who was on crutches, due to partaking in some reality TV show where he slipped. I had no idea as I had literally just got back to the UK the day before, which I think he quite appreciated, because all anyone wanted to do was badger him about it, whereas we just chatted about Africa for an hour. All in all, a memorable evening.
This was probably a good year to see Elton John to my mind, with the release of the intriguing 'Peachtree Road' (2004).
So glad you had a good time. Being an old school entertainer at heart, I know he wants everybody to have a good time.
'Crocodile Rock' (Master Of Ceremonies Kermit The Frog introduces Elton John & The Electric Mayhem)
 Okay, so this is going to sound like a 'Curb Your Enthsiasm' episode, but I have 'Crocodile Rock' PTSD. Back in the 90's I worked at Thorpe Park, and the worst show to be in charge of was the animatronics clap-along show. You'd open the doors, let the audience settle, press play for the robots, lead the clapping, release the audience, shut the doors, sit in silence on your own, as the 'tronics reversed themselves ready to play again for the next audience, every hour on the hour for the whole day. That was enough to test anyone's sanity! |
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Post by petrolino on Jan 21, 2023 2:07:00 GMT
This was probably a good year to see Elton John to my mind, with the release of the intriguing 'Peachtree Road' (2004).
So glad you had a good time. Being an old school entertainer at heart, I know he wants everybody to have a good time.
'Crocodile Rock' (Master Of Ceremonies Kermit The Frog introduces Elton John & The Electric Mayhem)
Okay, so this is going to sound like a 'Curb Your Enthsiasm' episode, but I have 'Crocodile Rock' PTSD. Back in the 90's I worked at Thorpe Park, and the worst show to be in charge of was the animatronics clap-along show. You'd open the doors, let the audience settle, press play for the robots, lead the clapping, release the audience, shut the doors, sit in silence on your own, as the 'tronics reversed themselves ready to play again for the next audience, every hour on the hour for the whole day. That was enough to test anyone's sanity!
There is a remedy (if not a cure). Just take this pill at irregular intervals ... worked wonders for me (and him)!
'Madman Across The Water' - Elton John (1971)
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Post by Zos on Jan 21, 2023 14:02:48 GMT
At football from a distance.
Did you boo him?
'We love you Millwall, we do! (Booo ...) We love you Millwall, we do!
(Booo ...) We love you Millwall, we dooo!
( ... down with Watford ...) Oh, Millwall, we love you !!'
'Sartorial Eloquence' - Elton John (1980)
Nope, he loves his football, put some money where his mouth was. Deserves respect. |
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Jan 21, 2023 21:57:23 GMT
No, never made it to one of Reg's shows. He was never really my cup on tea. Other than Tiny Dancer, I could take or leave his music. And he only played here once. I would have liked to see that one, as it was the tour with Billy Joel. For some reason, I didn't go. I think the ticket prices were outrageous, but I could be wrong.
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Jan 21, 2023 22:13:13 GMT
No, never made it to one of Reg's shows. He was never really my cup on tea. Other than Tiny Dancer, I could take or leave his music. And he only played here once. I would have liked to see that one, as it was the tour with Billy Joel. For some reason, I didn't go. I think the ticket prices were outrageous, but I could be wrong.
Surely no great loss if you're not really in to the music. Especially as Billy Joel does 'Tiny Dancer' live. But did you get to see Joel another time?
Billy Joel with Little Jimmy Scott, Sting & Elton John
Yeah, seen Joel twice. Joel's drummer broke a stick and chucked into the audience. I don't know what possessed me but I flatted some skinny girl to get it. Not my proudest concert moment
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Post by petrolino on Jan 21, 2023 22:17:41 GMT
Surely no great loss if you're not really in to the music. Especially as Billy Joel does 'Tiny Dancer' live. But did you get to see Joel another time?
Billy Joel with Little Jimmy Scott, Sting & Elton John
Yeah, seen Joel twice. Joel's drummer broke a stick and chucked into the audience. I don't know what possessed me but I flatted some skinny girl to get it. Not my proudest concert moment
Harsh moment, but good you got to see him in concert.
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