Was brought up listening to a lot of EJ. He was one of my mum’s faves.
My parents were in the British foreign office in 1982 out in China when Watford went on a bizarre post season tour to play the Chinese national team. As this was just after Deng Xiapoing had opened up China to capitalist reform, post Mao’s death, it was the first time a large British delegation had visited the country. So, some of the great and good followed the tour including Martin Amis and Stanley Rous.
On the team’s final night in Shanghai, they had a huge party for the team, which the delegates and foreign office staff attended. Large but still intimate event and Elton decided to do an impromptu 90 minute gig up on the stage. Pretty unforgettable stuff as my Mum recalls but she took a while to track down my father before finding him chewing off Graham Taylor’s ear about football instead of listening to the performance. By all accounts both Elton and Graham Taylor were absolute gents and lovely people.
Up there with the best ever Glastonbury performances. Only slight downside were the guests who added nothing (and in a couple of cases to me actually detracted a little). Not sure how many careers like this we will have to celebrate in the future.
That was just outstanding! The best I've ever seen at Glasto......50 yrs of music, which I've grown up with, and he played so many hits and great tracks. I'm so pleased to have witnessed it. Thank you Elton!
I never really knew this song until recently. It was played at Charlton Dan’s funeral a few months ago and since then I now find it really strikes me when I hear it. Beautiful song.
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Awesome stuff.
Thank you Elton!
thanks for sharing
Anyone see Editors earlier? Pure class, as always.