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Post by dougs on Oct 24, 2018 1:20:22 GMT
FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD Concert Reviews - September to December 2018: I thought I'd create a separate thread for posting concert reviews here. Recently posted on eltonjohn.com is a collection of concert reviews from major publications for EJ's October 18 & 19 Madison Square Garden concerts in New York: www.eltonjohn.com/stories/madison-square-garden-reviewsDoug |
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Post by dougs on Nov 21, 2018 9:43:22 GMT
re: Evolution of "Levon" on the FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD tour in the autumn of 2018:
As we know, "Levon" has already evolved in recent years into a 11-minute + concert classic. Elton and the Band, with their extended rocking jam, have turned the song into a real concert highlight of the highest level.
Viewing recent (mid-November) concerts I noticed that Ray Cooper is now adding his own touch on congas 3/4 of the way through the song and Elton has added new piano punctuation to go along with it. Ray is taking this song into an even better place. It is great to see such superb musicianship by Elton, Nigel, Davey, Ray, John, Kim, and Matt on this tour - especially on "Levon." Love it when they extend their songs.
Check out YouTube for recent versions in places like Cleveland and the more recent MSG concerts in New York.
Doug
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Post by dougs on Dec 1, 2018 17:52:15 GMT
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Post by newloneranger on Dec 15, 2018 19:37:02 GMT
Is there a list of dates and cities where Elton will be performing?
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Post by dougs on Dec 15, 2018 23:33:32 GMT
newloneranger: re: FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD tour dates: Here is the link to the tour dates courtesy of eltonjohn.com: www.eltonjohn.com/toursTonight (December 15, 2018) is the last night of the 2018 concerts until mid-January when EJ and the Band continue their USA portion until March. Doug |
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Post by dougs on Dec 15, 2018 23:46:07 GMT
End of the first leg (September to December 2018) of the FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD tour: Dallas, Texas - December 14 & 15, 2018: Elton and the Band are scheduled to play their last show of the first leg of the tour tonight. Here is another glowing review; this time courtesy of the "Dallas News" newspaper for the concert on December 14, 2018: www.guidelive.com/music/2018/12/15/elton-john-bids-farewell-dallas-heartfelt-soulful-concert-packed-hits#_ga=2.31681086.1681608804.1544860452-1913510749.1544860452In summary, the set list has remained identical for all concerts so far; a generous 25-song set amounting to 2:45 or longer depending on the length of the stories and thanks from Elton during the night. Songs like "Levon" continue to evolve instrumentally, especially with now having Ray Cooper back in the band full time. "Levon" and "Funeral For A Friend" and "Indian Sunset" and "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" continue to be major highlights. Doug |
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Post by newloneranger on Dec 16, 2018 3:21:13 GMT
newloneranger: re: FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD tour dates: Here is the link to the tour dates courtesy of eltonjohn.com: www.eltonjohn.com/toursTonight (December 15, 2018) is the last night of the 2018 concerts until mid-January when EJ and the Band continue their USA portion until March. Doug Thanks Doug........JIm  |
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