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 scarletpimp wrote:

 RR1972 wrote:

 GPR - Rochester wrote:

If Blondie needs to hang up her microphone so does Elton. My goodness his set was dire. He needs a mobility scooter to get on stage - the whole thing was embarrassing from someone who saw him 15 years ago at Canterbury Cricket Ground. 
 spot on emperors new clothes by many in the music press both were dire. Cat stevens wAs good

GPR proves that he is at least human...by getting it hopelessly wrong for a change !

ELTON WAS EXCELLENT,  and  all those I know, young and old have said the same .
Was surprised by the mobility issues, but did'nt effect the performance .
I admit I am am an Elton fan, particularly  the 70's stuff, and I possess  vinyl(still )"& cd's of most of his output, during this period.
Have seen him live several  times, but thought the prices on the 
farwell tour(gig at swansea),were ridiculously  expensive, ahd I was'nt prepared to pay that money.
However to open with pinball wizard and bitch is back, with such a tight sound,  driven by Olson  drums  and Davey Johnson's  wonderful guitar work,  just set the tone.
It just went from there...even though his early day falsetto, has n9w mellowed ( which I prefer), ge can STILL SING...which us more than I can say  about Debbie Harry, who also looked a mess.
Shame when this happens. Mc Cartney proved proved last year that age does'nt matter, as long as you can carry it off.
Elton taken that decision  now, and should be thanked for the years of pleasure he has given us.
He's admitted  his previous failings,  with drink ,drugs, tantrums, we all make mistakes.
He ' s now committed  to he young talent, as this Glastonbury  show indicates,  and his 'aids foundation', has saved countless lives.
Thank you Elton! 

Human most definitely Pimp. Nostalgia is something I tend not to suffer with. I try to say it as I see it. My wife & I taped Elton's set and looked forward to replaying it. Elton when we saw him last was the epitome of energy, vocals were crisp & clear and his piano work top draw. I am afraid anyone who thought his set on Sunday was acceptable even is suffering from said nostalgia in my opinion. 

He had mobility issues could hardly get up from his seat to take the applause, his vocals were dull and tame and his rapport with the audience was stilted. There comes a time in everybody's life when they need to realise that they can no longer do certain things. To perform on stage as a soft rock musician you need energy - Elton I am afraid does not. 