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Anyone been to this Elton John Tour?

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LittleBumblebee3 · 27/05/2023 08:56

Just that really! Have you been and how was it?

I’ve wanted to see him forever and finally going in a couple of weeks 😍🥳

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NancyJoan · 27/05/2023 08:58

Yes, went to the O2 in April. His voice is incredible, the band are fabulous. He doesn’t move around much at all - when he does leave the piano you can see he’s still struggling with his hip - but it’s a great show, and I’m so glad I went.

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LittleBumblebee3 · 27/05/2023 12:26

NancyJoan · 27/05/2023 08:58

Yes, went to the O2 in April. His voice is incredible, the band are fabulous. He doesn’t move around much at all - when he does leave the piano you can see he’s still struggling with his hip - but it’s a great show, and I’m so glad I went.

@NancyJoan Oh good 😊 glad to hear you enjoyed it!! I did wonder how he’d get on doing so many shows with his hip. Really looking forward to getting to see him!

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thelionthewitchtheaudacityofTHISbitch · 27/05/2023 12:42

I wouldnt waste my money again. Still hold a grudge for the 2004 "Must do a tour to pay for £30k's worth of flowers" tour. 2 hours - wouldnt speak to the audience, plonkety plonk on the piano, helicopter in and out, leaving chaos on the roads all around. Just no thank you. PS I hope you have a good time. I'm just replaying my lovely Tina concert memories. Now they were value for money tours. And interestingly they had a falling out over something.

DurhamDurham · 27/05/2023 12:45

He sounded like an average pub singer when I went to see him. Some of his songs are really good but he wasn't great live. Zero stage presence and no discernible charisma.

Clawdy · 27/05/2023 12:47

I'd love to see him. Always been a fan. My funeral song will be Skyline Pigeon!

Nofixedabodewell · 27/05/2023 12:51

I went to see him a few years ago. He had a go at someone in the audience , can’t remember why. Seeemd aggressive and angry. I enjoyed the concert but it wasn’t anything hugely memorable. I was surprised that he came across as a not very nice person .

Gazelda · 27/05/2023 12:57

Saw him last summer and enjoyed every second.
Such a Catalogue of hits and the most incredible friendly atmosphere.

I'd go again in a heartbeat.

lollipoprainbow · 27/05/2023 14:42

Yes a few years ago it was fabulous.

OnedayIwillfeelfree · 27/05/2023 14:52

Saw him a couple of dozen times. Wembley, Shepherd’s Bush, Hampton court palace etc etc. Much preferred the smaller venues. Wouldn’t go now, too much money grabbing, VIP tickets to get a bag of plastic tat and the chance to have a photo taken with his piano. If you don’t get a VIP ticket you get the shittiest tickets and you’re hundreds of metres away. I’d rather watch it on DVD, which they will no doubt be peddling. It’s no longer about live music now. More likely an ex cerci se in how much they can rinse from the punters.

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