Cornflakes & Classics A musical history of Elton John
1988

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V4.2, May 2005

Copyright 1989, 2006 Paul Maclauchlan
Permission granted to copy this information if credit is given

Explanation of symbols: + Live  * Non-LP B-side    # guest appearance
		 $ If you have this I would love to hear it!   CB Concert broadcast

1988

Early 1988

US 45
MCA 53260 (did not chart)

1. +TAKE ME TO THE PILOT
2. +TONIGHT

Jan 1988

UK 45
ROCKET EJS 15 (UK: #5; 11 weeks)

1. +CANDLE IN THE WIND (3:48)
2. +SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD (3:30)

Mar 1988

US AWARD PRESENTATION - Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction - Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City NY

Elton John inducts the Beach Boys.

Apr 1988

NEW ZEALAND CONCERT - George Michael

Elton John joins George Michael on stage.

May 1988

UK 45
ROCKET EJS 16 (UK: #30; 8 weeks)

1. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (4:34)
2. *Rope Around A Fool (3:46)

May 1988

UK 45
ROCKET EJSIP 16 (UK: #30; 8 weeks)

1. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (4:34)
2. *Rope Around A Fool (3:46)
3. *Elton John interview (6:50)

Released with a poster sleeve

Jun 1988

US 45
MCA 53345 (US: #2 (1 week); 18 weeks)

1. I DON'T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT
2. *ROPE AROUND A FOOL

Jun 1988

US 12
MCA 23870

1. *I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (The Shep Pettibone Mix)
2. *I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (The Pub Dub)
3. *I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (Just Elton And His Piano Mix)
4. *I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (Just For Radio)

Jun 1988

US PROMO CD SINGLE

1. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
2. *I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (12" Radio Edit)

This CD features a soft plastic sleeve and includes a (printed) five question "interview" with Elton

Jun 1988

US CD SINGLE

1. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
2. *Rope Around A Fool
3. *I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (Extended Mix)

Jun 3 1988

ENGLAND PARTY - Sotheby's, London

Elton John plays at a private party held to promote the release of the Reg Strikes Back album.

Jun 1988

US LP - REG STRIKES BACK
MCA 6240

1. Town Of Plenty
2. A Word In Spanish
3. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters (Part Two)
4. I DON'T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT
5. Japanese Hands
6. Goodbye Marlon Brando
7. The Camera Never Lies
8. Heavy Traffic
9. Poor Cow
10. Since God Invented Girls

Buy Elton John Reg Strikes Back CD with bonus tracks				Buy Elton John Reg Strikes Back CD with bonus tracks

Jun 1988

UK LP - REG STRIKES BACK
ROCKET EJLP 3 (UK: #18; 6 weeks)

Same songs as US LP.

Buy Elton John Reg Strikes Back CD with bonus tracks		Buy Elton John Reg Strikes Back CD with bonus tracks

Jun 5 1988

ENGLAND CONCERT - Royal Albert Hall, London

Jun 6 1988

ENGLAND CONCERT - Royal Albert Hall, London

Jun 24 1988

US CONCERT - The Axis Club, Boston MA

• +I Heard It Through The Grapevine
• +Get Back
• +Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On

30 minute solo set for a media audience.

Jul 8 1988

US CONCERT - For The Love Of Children - Century Plaza, Los Angeles CA

• +Love Is Worth Waiting For
• +Town Of Plenty

A benefit show for children with AIDS. A 14-song set. Love Is Worth Waiting For has never been released. Town Of Plenty has only been performed live at this show. Elton John uses this show to introduce his new band: Davey Johnstone, Jonathan Moffett, Romeo Williams, Guy Babylon, Fred Mandel and backup singers: Marlena Jeter, Natalie Jackson and Alex Brown.

Sep 8 and 9 1988

ENGLAND AUCTION - Southeby's

Elton John auctions off hundreds of his personal effects (costumes, art, cassettes, albums, clothes, etc.). the catalog was printed in four volumes:

1. Stage Costume & Memorabilia
2. Jewellery
3. Art Nouveau & Art Deco
4. Diverse Collections

Sep 9 to Oct 22 1988

31 show North American Reg Strikes Back tour. Begins in Miami Florida on September 9 and ends in New York on October 22. This was a short "tryout" before embarking on a full blown world tour. For the first time, Elton John plays electric keyboards instead of a piano. Songs played included: Sixty Years On, I Need You To Turn To, The King Must Die, Burn Down The Mission to open the concert, and rarities like The Ballad Of Danny Bailey (1909-34) and songs from the Reg Strikes Back album (I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That, Goodbye Marlon Brando and A Word In Spanish). A synthesizer filled in the orchestra arrangements. Onstage guests included: Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, Jon Bon Jovi, Debbie Gibson and Steve Lukather (Toto).

Sep 9 1988

US CONCERT - Miami Arena, Miami FL

Opening night of the North American leg of the Reg Strikes Back tour.

Sep 10 1988

US CONCERT - Miami Arena, Miami FL

Sep 11 1988

US CONCERT - Tampa FL

Sep 13 1988

US CONCERT - Columbia MD

Sep 14 1988

US CONCERT - Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls OH

Sep 15 1988

US CONCERT - Poplar Creek, Chicago IL

Sep 16 1988

US CONCERT - Poplar Creek, Chicago IL
"Poplar Creek Chicago"

1. +Sixty Years On
2. +Burn Down The Mission
3. +Have Mercy On The Criminal
4. +Tiny Dancer
5. +The Ballad Of Danny Bailey (1909-34)
6. +Philadelphia Freedom
7. +I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
8. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
9. +Goodbye Marlon Brando
10. +A Word In Spanish
11. +Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters / Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters Part Two
12. +Daniel
13. +Candle In The Wind
14. +Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
15. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
16. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
17. +The Bitch Is Back
18. +Nikita
19. +Sad Songs (Say So Much)
20. +I'm Still Standing

This show was recorded for a King Biscuit Flower Hour radio broadcast on November 27 and December 4 1988.

Sep 17 1988

US CONCERT - Poplar Creek, Chicago IL

Sep 18 1988

US CONCERT - Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee WI

Sep 19 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

First show of a five night stand.

Sep 20 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Sep 21 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Sep 22 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Sep 23 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Sep 24 1988

US CONCERT - Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles CA

Sep 25 1988

US CONCERT - Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles CA

Sep 1988

UK 45
ROCKET EJS 17 (UK: #74; 1 week)

1. TOWN OF PLENTY (3:40)
2. WHIPPING BOY (3:42)

Some copies were released with an extra box sleeve and 4 photos

Sep 1988

US CD SINGLE
(did not chart)

1. TOWN OF PLENTY
2. WHIPPING BOY
3. MY BABY'S A SAINT
4. I GUESS THAT'S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES

Sep 1988

UK LP - 21 YEARS OF ALTERNAIVE RADIO 1 - Various Artists

• +My Father's Gun

BBC Radio session originally broadcast in 1970.

Oct 1 1988

US CONCERT - Houston TX

Oct 3 1988

US RADIO - Rockline (Global Satellite Network)

Elton John and Bernie Taupin discuss the Reg Strikes Back album.

Oct 4 1988

US CONCERT - The Spectrum, Philadelphia PA

Oct 7 1988

US CONCERT - Hartford Civic Center, Hartford CT

Oct 9 1988

US CONCERT - The Centrum, Worcester MA

Oct 12 1988

US CONCERT - The Palace, Detroit MI

First night of a four night stand.

Oct 13 1988

US CONCERT - The Palace, Detroit MI

Oct 14 1988

US CONCERT - The Palace, Detroit MI

Oct 15 1988

US CONCERT - The Palace, Detroit MI

Oct 17 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

First night of a five night stand.

Oct 18 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Oct 20 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Oct 21 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Oct 22 1988

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Closing night of the North American leg of the Reg Strikes Back Tour.

Oct 1988

US LP - THE RUMOUR - Olivia Newton-John

• #The Rumour (Elton John & Bernie Taupin)
  • Elton John: digital piano, background vocals, production

Buy Olivia Newton-John The Rumour CD		Buy Olivia Newton-John The Rumour CD

Late Oct and Early Nov 1988

JAPAN CONCERTS - Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton's 25th Anniversary Tour of Japan. Elton John and Mark Knopfler join Eric for several shows.

Oct 31 1988

JAPAN CONCERT - Eric Clapton with Mark Knopfler & Elton John, Nagoya

Nov 2 1988

JAPAN CONCERT - Eric Clapton with Mark Knopfler & Elton John - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo

1. +Crossroads
2. +White Room
3. +I Shot The Sheriff
4. +Lay Down Sally
5. +Wonderful Tonight
6. +Tearing Us Apart
7. +After Midnight
8. +Can't Find My Way Home
9. +Money For Nothing
10. +#Candle In The Wind - with Elton John
11. +#I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - with Elton John
12. +#I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That - with Elton John
13. +#I'm Still Standing - with Elton John
14. +#Daniel - with Elton John
15. +#Cocaine - with Elton John
16. +#Layla - with Elton John
17. +#Solid Rock - with Elton John
18. +#Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - with Elton John
19. +#Sunshine Of Your Love - with Elton John

Eric Clapton's 25th Anniversary Tour of Japan. Elton John and Mark Knopfler join Eric for several shows. Mark Knopfler plays on all songs, Elton only plays on the last 10.

Nov 4 1988

JAPAN CONCERT - Eric Clapton with Mark Knopfler & Elton John - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo

Nov 5 1988

JAPAN CONCERT - Eric Clapton with Mark Knopfler & Elton John - The Stadium, Osaka

Nov 1988

UK 45
Rocket EJS 18 (did not chart)

1. A WORD IN SPANISH (4:38)
2. HEAVY TRAFFIC (3:26)

Nov 1988

US 45
MCA 53408 (US: #19; 13 weeks)

1. A WORD IN SPANISH
2. HEAVY TRAFFIC

Nov 1988

US CD SINGLE
(US: #19; 13 weeks)

1. A WORD IN SPANISH
2. HEAVY TRAFFIC
3. +Medley: Song For You / Blue Eyes / I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
4. +Daniel

Nov 27 1988

US RADIO - King Biscuit Flower Hour

Part 1 broadcast of September 16 1988 show from Chicago. Part 2 broadcast on December 4 1988.

Dec 4 1988

US RADIO - King Biscuit Flower Hour

Part 2 broadcast of September 16 1988 show from Chicago. Part 1 broadcast on November 27 1988.

Dec 1988

UK 45
Old Gold OG9789

1. DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART (with Kiki Dee)

Dec 1988

UK 45
Old Gold OG9776

1. NIKITA
2. I'M STILL STANDING

Dec 1988

UK 45
Old Gold OG9791

1. SONG FOR GUY
2. BLUE EYES

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