Elton talks Glastonbury on Radio 2

[GetGorgeForGlasto]

Guests could be Eminem to do Stan/Ghetto Gospel? Or am I reaching 

[Rose-Colored Boy]

9 minutes ago, GetGorgeForGlasto said:

Guests could be Eminem to do Stan/Ghetto Gospel? Or am I reaching 

That feels like a stretch. More likely be to people already on the lineup like Rina Sawayama or people he’s had recent hits with like Dua/Britney/Olly Alexander. 

[Dreamingofsunnydays]

1 hour ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Having Reg is fine in my opinion. In fact it's more than fine. He is in the top 10 (might even by in the top 5) selling acts of all time.

I like guns n roses, but they haven't done anything since 1992, They are the ones who in my opinion shouldn't be on 

Chinese Democracy 

[1986]

8 minutes ago, Rose-Colored Boy said:

That feels like a stretch. More likely be to people already on the lineup like Rina Sawayama or people he’s had recent hits with like Dua/Britney/Olly Alexander. 

I agree Eminem is a stretch but if Bruce and Dave were happy to fly over for it last year in theory the draw of Elton’s UK farewell could attract anyone. Not that I have any suggestions.

[NorthernSoul52]

Damon Albarn to do The Pink Phantom.

But no, seriously, do The Pink Phantom. That's a banger.

[DareToDibble]

Elton brings Blue on or we riot.

[NorthernSoul52]

20 minutes ago, DareToDibble said:

Elton brings Blue on or we riot.

We riot then!

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, NorthernSoul52 said:

We riot then!

I think @DareToDibble is rioting on his own . Might be one to watch . Will list it on the clash finder 

[Alcatraz]

Fingers crossed for the candle in the wind herself, Hologram Princess Diana

[fullfathom5]

41 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Damon Albarn to do The Pink Phantom.

But no, seriously, do The Pink Phantom. That's a banger.

Imagine

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

19 minutes ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

We riot then!

Can only imagine a riot at an Elton John concert would be the loveliest form of anarchy.

[NorthernSoul52]

In all seriousness, not sure what there will honestly be in terms of setlist changes and/or losses. Would put money on the two guests being Kiki Dee and Dua Lipa.

Current show, at twenty-three songs, is coming in at 145 minutes. With an allotted 125 minutes overall, the need to add Don't Go Breaking My Heart in and the fact he is unlikely to lose Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - its position midway through the show allows for a quick break during its elongated intro - reckon we could be looking at something like this.

1 Bennie and the Jets
2 Philadelphia Freedom
3 I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues
4 Border Song
5 Tiny Dancer
6 Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)
7 Someone Saved My Life Tonight
8 Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)
9 Candle in the Wind
10 Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
11 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
12 Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
13 The Bitch Is Back
14 I'm Still Standing
15 Crocodile Rock
16 Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

17 Cold Heart (with Dua Lipa)
18 Your Song
19 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

We lose Have Mercy on the Criminal, Take Me to the Pilot, Levon, Burn Down the Mission and Sad Songs (Say So Much) - arguably the five least known cuts in that set for a casual fan, which drops about twenty-five minutes out to make two hours. Add in Don't Go Breaking My Heart and, hey presto, that's your 125-minute farewell show.

(I understand the logic of a closing one-two with Your Song and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - but do kind of wish he'd swing for something more wildly energetic to end the encore. Switch out Your Song to go before Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting and put Crocodile Rock after Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to send everybody home in a singalong mood.)

[a6l6e6x]

Hope he adds in can you feel the love tonight 

[FuzzyDunlop]

He's bringing someone massive out... For him to say it.

Adele, Probably Chris Martin cos he is everywhere, and probably Ed Sheeran - just to piss me off

Edited May 30, 2023 by FuzzyDunlop

[NorthernSoul52]

1 minute ago, a6l6e6x said:

Hope he adds in can you feel the love tonight 

To be honest, if he is changing the setlist for a non-guest spot song... money is on Daniel (because it has already been on the tour) or something from The Lion King.

(Which in itself would be odd, because he's not touched most of it with a barge pole for years.)

[NorthernSoul52]

2 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

He's bringing someone massive out... For him to say it.

Adele, Probably Chris Martin cos he is everywhere, and probably Ed Sheeran - just to piss me off

Sheeran technically on tour in America, but could very well pull a U2 and be over after his show in Maryland on the Saturday before flying back for his next gig on the Thursday.

[kalifire]

The sky is the limit with Elton. It could really be anyone, but more likely if they have a connection. Would love to see Dua and Kiki. Outside chance of Eminem. No chance of Chris Martin. 

[FuzzyDunlop]

2 minutes ago, kalifire said:

The sky is the limit with Elton. It could really be anyone, but more likely if they have a connection. Would love to see Dua and Kiki. Outside chance of Eminem. No chance of Chris Martin. 

You've only gone on and jinxed it now haven't you?

Edited May 30, 2023 by FuzzyDunlop

[kalifire]

Just now, FuzzyDunlop said:

You've only gone on and jinxed it now haven't you?

I’m so sorry 😔

[FuzzyDunlop]

Just now, kalifire said:

I’m so sorry 😔

Hmm.

I think this kind of thing will happen... not saying with Gaga, but someone as big. Just got a feeling it'll be with Adele

 

 

[NorthernSoul52]

2 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Hmm.

I think this kind of thing will happen... not saying with Gaga, but someone as big. Just got a feeling it'll be with Adele

 

 

Sine from Above in the encore please. Cold Heart can sod off.

Actually, can Elton just play another set elsewhere on sight where he has nothing but his guest feature songs? Sine from Above, The Pink Phantom, Fairweather Friends, Save Rock and Roll, the list goes on!

[Bike_Like_A_Mum]

My son and I will literally go into meltdown if it's Eminem. Outside chance but not completely out of the question... I hope we can get some good rumours nearer the time!

[NorthernSoul52]

Eminem would be a mad swing, if only because it would then get the rumour mill into overdrive that he would be headlining 2024.

Would hedge him in the "outsider category". 

Does Dave Grohl have form with Elton at all?

[a6l6e6x]

3 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

To be honest, if he is changing the setlist for a non-guest spot song... money is on Daniel (because it has already been on the tour) or something from The Lion King.

(Which in itself would be odd, because he's not touched most of it with a barge pole for years.)

According to setlist fm he did love tonight last year. Before that 2016

[Rose-Colored Boy]

3 hours ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

In all seriousness, not sure what there will honestly be in terms of setlist changes and/or losses. Would put money on the two guests being Kiki Dee and Dua Lipa.

Current show, at twenty-three songs, is coming in at 145 minutes. With an allotted 125 minutes overall, the need to add Don't Go Breaking My Heart in and the fact he is unlikely to lose Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding - its position midway through the show allows for a quick break during its elongated intro - reckon we could be looking at something like this.

1 Bennie and the Jets
2 Philadelphia Freedom
3 I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues
4 Border Song
5 Tiny Dancer
6 Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)
7 Someone Saved My Life Tonight
8 Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)
9 Candle in the Wind
10 Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
11 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
12 Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
13 The Bitch Is Back
14 I'm Still Standing
15 Crocodile Rock
16 Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

17 Cold Heart (with Dua Lipa)
18 Your Song
19 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

We lose Have Mercy on the Criminal, Take Me to the Pilot, Levon, Burn Down the Mission and Sad Songs (Say So Much) - arguably the five least known cuts in that set for a casual fan, which drops about twenty-five minutes out to make two hours. Add in Don't Go Breaking My Heart and, hey presto, that's your 125-minute farewell show.

(I understand the logic of a closing one-two with Your Song and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - but do kind of wish he'd swing for something more wildly energetic to end the encore. Switch out Your Song to go before Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting and put Crocodile Rock after Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to send everybody home in a singalong mood.)

Take Me To The Pilot bangs so that would be a shame. In all honesty I’d much rather he cut Cold Heart in favour of another one his classics but that’s almost certainly not gonna happen sadly. 

If he’s after a different end to the show and the Lion King songs are destined to remain sadly absent, closing with Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me complete with a choir would be unforgettable.