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A great show What a crazy week. Most of the craziness occurred this weekend but it started out this last Wednesday with Elton John coming to town. I went to the concert with a long time IEP friend Deirdre. We splurged and got tickets just 11 rows back from the front of the stage. We were surrounded by grey haired Elton fans that looked more interested in napping than sing and dancing to Elton. We were the first to stand up in our seats to dance and some of the last to leave. It was just momentarily getting up to dance when the other 15000 people kept sitting, but hey you only get to see Elton a few times in your life. About three quarters of the way thru we were able to sneak past the security line and get right up to the stage. We were a mere 10 feet from Elton. You could tell he was appreciative of the efforts of those of us who were rocking out. He even had eye contact with Deirdre for at least five seconds and mouthed thank you. She was pretty excited about that. I’ll never forget the concert.
I’ll leave it to Deirdre to describe the concert (lifted from her letter to the entertainment editor of our local newspaper):
“What a brilliant event! Last night was the 5th Elton John concert I have attended, and as usual, he was purely brilliant. I could not sit still. From the moment he came out I was either on the edge of my seat dancing, or standing up and moving as my body saw fit to the music, singing along to every song. Eventually everyone was up and dancing and you could see Elton feed off the energy of the crowd.
His voice has not faded over the years. He may not be able to reach all the high notes, but his voice is as powerful and soulful as ever, blowing my mind every time I hear it live.
As the previous reviewer said, there weren't many twenty somethings drunk. In fact from where I was sitting, it was the older crowd that was having a grand old time with the alcohol, including the lady sitting next to me who was slurring all the words as she sang! It didn't matter, she was enjoying herself and that is what it's all about. I am one such twenty-something who was not drunk 'Elton's music gets me on a musical high which is better than any alcohol!
For all those that didn't attend and are reading this, trust us (those who attended) when we say don't miss him next time!”
The Flemings also had tickets and we met Hamish afterwards for drinks. I woke up the next morning with a voice that sounded of sandpaper and a buzz from the concert. It took two days to get the music out of my head.
Elton is a must see for anyone that gets a chance, he’s a great performer.
Now, wait for my photos and blog from this last weekends 48 hour film festival.
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