Ol' Reginald put on a good show in Dallas last night. It's hard to watch the icons age. He's got a huge body of work, and deserves to go take it easy. Thanks for the memories Rocket Man.
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That's awesome. It's a been a very long time since I've seen him.
I never had....so glad I did.
I saw him waaaay back in Ames, IA with Billy Joel. I think it was early 1990's.
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My favorite from him. I have this 45. He went under the name "Elton Johns". June, 1969.
I was 4 years old when she bought it, but this is a picture from my older sister's stash. We're both fans.
I saw him with Joel in the early 2000's
He is one I wished I would have seen in concert, oh well. This is my favorite.
That's my guy.
Just last night, and still on the turntable, I listened to Tumbleweed Connection. If you don't know about this album, go find it on YouTube and listen to the whole thing.
I have his first 7 albums on record, and a limited edition color print on my wall to my right.
His voice is not the same unfortunately anymore, but still super talented.
Just last night, and still on the turntable, I listened to Tumbleweed Connection. If you don't know about this album, go find it on YouTube and listen to the whole thing.
I have his first 7 albums on record, and a limited edition color print on my wall to my right.
His voice is not the same unfortunately anymore, but still super talented.
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I have one called Empty Sky (UK pressing).
https://www.discogs.com/master/84198-Elton-John-Empty-Sky
https://www.discogs.com/master/84198-Elton-John-Empty-Sky
1st concert ever was Elton with KikiDee at the old Philly Spectrum.
12/2/1974. Tickets were $12.00.
Yellow Brick Road was his last good album (IMO).
His real old stuff was great. His real name is . His real name is Reginald White.
Bernie Taupin wrote most if not all of his songs.
12/2/1974. Tickets were $12.00.
Yellow Brick Road was his last good album (IMO).
His real old stuff was great. His real name is . His real name is Reginald White.
Bernie Taupin wrote most if not all of his songs.
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I've never had the fortune to see him live but I've been a big fan since the 70's when I was in grade school. My favorite songs are Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word, and Philadelphia Freedom and.......I could go on and on. What a treasure he and Bernie Taupin's catalogue is!
I never was a huge fan, but I grew up during the height of his popularity. His music is part of "the soundtrack of my youth." So, when a few years ago he came to our local hockey barn, we decided to go see him. He's an icon, after all. Suffice to say, it was one of the best shows I'd ever seen.
Never before had I seen a performer be more appreciative of his audience. After each song, he would say thank you several times, and each time pointed to a specific person. At one point he told the audience he was truly grateful for them allowing him to make a splendorous living doing something he loved. And after the last song, after the band had gone offstage and before the encore, he came to the front of the stage. He kneeled down and signed autographs for around 3-4 minutes. I'd never seen anything like that.
Never before had I seen a performer be more appreciative of his audience. After each song, he would say thank you several times, and each time pointed to a specific person. At one point he told the audience he was truly grateful for them allowing him to make a splendorous living doing something he loved. And after the last song, after the band had gone offstage and before the encore, he came to the front of the stage. He kneeled down and signed autographs for around 3-4 minutes. I'd never seen anything like that.
It's somewhat unique, Bernie writes the lyrics first then hands them over to Elton and he turns them into music.
I thought he had retired from going on the road.
Glad you got to see him in concert. I saw him in concert about 30 years ago. He puts on a fantastic show. Did back then at least.
Glad you got to see him in concert. I saw him in concert about 30 years ago. He puts on a fantastic show. Did back then at least.
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Saw Elton John In Kansas City along with Billy Joel. Not sure if it was a great concert, as the people sitting behind us thought they were better singers than Elton and Billy. Several stern looks did nothing to end the earsore. We asked security to help but they could not. They offered to move us. We accepted and ended up on the floor with card table seats. Beat nosebleed all to heck.
My favorite Elton albums are GBYBR and Honky Chateau. My favorite Billy Joel album is 52nd Street
My favorite Elton albums are GBYBR and Honky Chateau. My favorite Billy Joel album is 52nd Street
Summer of '75, talking about music with some of my high-school buddies - Elton John's "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" had been released recently and was well-received, at least by all of us in our nerdy little gang.
Anyway, one of the guys said, and it sounded profound at the time, "The '50s was Elvis, the '60s were the Beatles, and the '70s is Elton John!"
Little did we know he'd already peaked. I didn't really like much of his music after that (Island Girl - Blah! Philadelphia Freedom - Blech!), but he did have a great five or so years (1970 - 1975) at the top.
Who would have guessed then that the Bee Gees would come storming back from their mellow first incarnation (c. '68 - '71) to become the kings of disco, and would dominate the 2nd half of the '70s?
Anyway, one of the guys said, and it sounded profound at the time, "The '50s was Elvis, the '60s were the Beatles, and the '70s is Elton John!"
Little did we know he'd already peaked. I didn't really like much of his music after that (Island Girl - Blah! Philadelphia Freedom - Blech!), but he did have a great five or so years (1970 - 1975) at the top.
Who would have guessed then that the Bee Gees would come storming back from their mellow first incarnation (c. '68 - '71) to become the kings of disco, and would dominate the 2nd half of the '70s?
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