Elton John: Will You Be There?

[pops1998]

1 minute ago, FakeEmpire said:

If Fred Again.. is headlining West Holts then that's where I'll be!

100%. I wouldn’t miss that for anything 

[rwoo]

Saw Elton earlier in the year, he was amazing! Sure his Glasto set will be incredible. Worried about the Fred clash, can see him being on the Sunday @ WH as others have said. Can’t miss Fred Agains first Glasto

[MrZigster]

1 hour ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

 

Was coming here to ask if there will be subtitles on the screens. THE worst enunciation in rock (still almost definitely going to be there though).

 

[gfa]

I think prodigy is quite likely against Elton and then that would probably put Fred on another day

[maelzoid]

1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Will the performance actually be any good? Not bloody likely!

Gotta disagree with this. Sure, vocally he's not where he once was, but still playing the piano like a beast, still a charismatic performer and will have a smokin' band backing him up. 

Add to that, the sense of occasion and the back catalogue and this will be immense.

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, maelzoid said:

Gotta disagree with this. Sure, vocally he's not where he once was, but still playing the piano like a beast, still a charismatic performer and will have a smokin' band backing him up. 

Add to that, the sense of occasion and the back catalogue and this will be immense.

I thought he sounded like this these days

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, maelzoid said:

Gotta disagree with this. Sure, vocally he's not where he once was, but still playing the piano like a beast, still a charismatic performer and will have a smokin' band backing him up. 

Add to that, the sense of occasion and the back catalogue and this will be immense.

Agreed. Same deal as Macca this year. Time takes it toll, but it'll still be a five star gig.

[balti-pie]

absolutely 

100%

totally and completely

sunday headliners are pretty much the only thing thats 100% guaranteed not to clash with a potential stewarding shift, so without even knowing me duties i know that ill be there, and im really excited, its gonna be brilliant!

[Rose-Colored Boy]

No ticket but will be there in spirit 🙂 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, stuartbert two hats said:

I thought he sounded like this these days

 

Not watched Macca's performance of Lady Madonna on the same show?

[dreams_burn_down]

I'm hardly a huge fan, but this feels like it's going to be a pretty special occasion, and a fun singalong.

Think it would have to be something unique to pull me away - not just a band I like but that I can see touring the UK any time. 

[stuartbert two hats]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Not watched Macca's performance of Lady Madonna on the same show?

I hadn't, but I have now.  And come on, there's absolutely no comparison.  Macca was quite good, Elton was utterly hilarious.

 

Seriously though, is he actually ok in a full live situation these days?  Anyone have any more representative videos to share?

[Alcatraz]

Just now, stuartbert two hats said:

Seriously though, is he actually ok in a full live situation these days?  Anyone have any more representative videos to share?

The current show is on Disney+ and it's tres bon

Replace that crowd of LA luvvies with a Glasto one and it will be spectacular

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, stuartbert two hats said:

I hadn't, but I have now.  And come on, there's absolutely no comparison.  Macca was quite good, Elton was utterly hilarious.

Let me rewatch - my memory of that version of Lady Madonna is that it was a total binfire.

[OBface]

1 hour ago, Zoo Music Girl said:

 

Vic Reeves Club Singer vibes here 

[giantkatestacks]

3 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

I hadn't, but I have now.  And come on, there's absolutely no comparison.  Macca was quite good, Elton was utterly hilarious.

 

Seriously though, is he actually ok in a full live situation these days?  Anyone have any more representative videos to share?

TBF we will be doing the singing anyway.

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, OBface said:

Vic Reeves Club Singer vibes here 

100%

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, giantkatestacks said:

TBF we will be doing the singing anyway.

That's a very fair point

[airwaves]

Gave up on rushing stage to stage some years ago (notwithstanding that didn't get a tix for the last 2 fests but 18 in a row before that) 

So, unless there is someone I really really want to see elsewhere in the support /sub-support slot I'll be inside the inner barrier at least one act before elton

[Justiceforcedave]

Surely Sir Paul put to rest the "If their voice isn't as good as it used to be, you won't have a good time" chat? Poor annunciation or not, it's gonna be a rollicking good time. Reg has got 100,000 backing vocalists who will do much of the heavy lifting.

[Justiceforcedave]

....the most important questions is "Will he play the circle of life?".

[stuartbert two hats]

2 minutes ago, Justiceforcedave said:

Surely Sir Paul put to rest the "If their voice isn't as good as it used to be, you won't have a good time" chat? Poor annunciation or not, it's gonna be a rollicking good time. Reg has got 100,000 backing vocalists who will do much of the heavy lifting.

Paul didn't sound like Vic Reeves though.

[circus92]

Stop all this talk of Fred being on WH Sunday.  That would be a complete nightmare clash.  Absolutely not missing Elton for anyone, but that would be a sore one

[CaledonianGonzo]

2 minutes ago, Justiceforcedave said:

Surely Sir Paul put to rest the "If their voice isn't as good as it used to be, you won't have a good time" chat? Poor annunciation or not, it's gonna be a rollicking good time. Reg has got 100,000 backing vocalists who will do much of the heavy lifting.

It's been put to bed on dozens of occasions.

Just now, stuartbert two hats said:

Paul didn't sound like Vic Reeves though.

Have fun down the SE corner.

[MrZigster]

12 minutes ago, OBface said:

Vic Reeves Club Singer vibes here 

Was just going to post exactly that.