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US MAGAZINE - tgif
tgif is a Hawaiian Entertainment News Magazine from Honolulu.
US CONCERT - Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu HI
Elton John plays a mini-leg of the An Evening With Elton John Solo Tour, two nights in Hawaii
US CONCERT - Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu HI
US CONCERT - Superbowl Halftime Show, Atlanta GA
US CONCERT - Fayetteville LA
US CONCERT - The Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco CA
The El Dorado Concert. Excerpts are broadcast on March 19 2000 on the VH1 Network and on March 25 2000 on the Nickelodeon Children's Network
US AWARD - NARAS Musicares person of the year
October 6 1999: Elton John has been named MusiCares person of the year by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Elton will receive the honor, which recognises an artist's music industry career and philanthropic accomplishments, at a black-tie gala in Hollywood.
US BROADWAY - AIDA, Palace Theatre, New York City NY
Previews begin for Disney's first musical written for the stage opens on Broadway. Opening night is scheduled for March 23.
US AWARD - 42nd Annual Grammy Awards
Elton John is awarded the GRAMMY Legend Award.
UK HOME VIDEO - Queen's Greatest Flix 3
A live performance with Queen at the Bejart Ballet in Paris France in January 1997. Released in the UK on November 22 1999.
INTERNET - eltonjohn.com
The launch of an official web site for Elton John.
US STUDIO - Atlanta GA
Earl Scruggs' 50th Anniversary project recording. Released on the Earl Scruggs And Friends album on August 28 2001.
US STUDIO - New York
The royalties from the sales of the single will be donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
US CD - Elton John's The Road To El Dorado
(Original Soundtrack)
Dreamworks 0044-50219-2
Produced by Patrick Leonard
6 songs (tracks 1-5 and 8) plus three instrumentals (tracks 12-14) from the film, along with 5 other songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice for the project.
Some reviews of the album.
Recorded for the project, but not released: The Manner Of Men (ballad)
US CD SINGLE
Available exclusively in the US from the Best Buy chain of stores, this CD single was packaged with copies of The Road To Eldorado CD.
US APPEARANCE - Tower Records, Los Angeles CA
DreamWorks press release: Music legend Elton John thrilled fans in Hollywood today with a special guest appearance at Tower Records on Sunset Blvd. The visit coincided with today's release of Elton John's The Road to El Dorado, the musical accompaniment to DreamWorks Pictures' upcoming animated adventure The Road To El Dorado, opening nationwide on March 31, 2000.
The Medusa Tour returns to North America with Elton John playing 15 solo concerts. Beginning in Lakeland Florida on March 17 and ending in Atlanta Georgia on April 29.
US CONCERT - Lakeland Civic Center, Lakeland FL
Start of another leg of Elton's solo Medusa Tour.
Bill Dean reviewed the show for The Lakeland Ledger, user the headline "Rocket Man Lifts Off In Lakeland", here are some excerpts:
- It was enough to make Tampa and Orlando turn green with envy -- and on St. Patrick's Day no less.
- Elton John's blood may run the Queen's red instead of Irish green, but Friday night's sold-out jam of a concert at The Lakeland Center proved the king of piano soul, ballads -- and yes, barrel top boogie-woogie -- has still got it after all these years.
- He appeared on a super-low -- and super-crowd friendly -- four-foot-high stage that afforded good views even to those in the back. The light rig above him looked like a hot-air balloon complete with basket, which lowered and turned into a grandiose chandelier.
- And John, who turns 53 a week from today, rewarded a packed-to-the-rafters arena of 8,071 with heartfelt songs stretching the breadth of his breathtaking 30-year career.
- ... the two-hour-and-fifty minute show...
- Perhaps not too surprising for a man firmly in middle-age, he left the high parts from Crocodile Rock and others to the audience. At the same time, however, the show had plenty of room for full-bodied vocals -- which he demonstrated all night long.
- Wearing purple glasses and a dark purple outfit...
- He ... ended the show with a special message for the crowd: "I hope this year brings you all the love, happiness and peace it can give you and I want to thank you for all the love and generosity you've sent my way." Truly, who could ask for anything more?
US CONCERT - Albany Civic Center, Albany GA
US TV - Elton John: Behind The Music (VH1 cable network)
1 Hour biography show.
From the VH1 promo: His name was Reginald Dwight, a shy, boy from an unhappy home in suburban London, who grew up to be one of the most prolific, flamboyant, successful, and at times, one of the most maligned recording stars in the world. In this one hour Behind the Music, Elton John talks candidly about his alcohol & cocaine problem, his bout with bulimia, his failed suicide attempts, his relationships with men and women and how he has remained clean and sober for the last 10 years. Includes interviews with songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, Sting, Jeffrey Katzenberg, band mates and Kiki Dee.
US TV - Elton John's Road To El Dorado (VH1 cable network)
1 hour show.
From the VH1 promo: Elton John performs new songs and old hits from The Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel, in San Francisco. Recorded on February 17 2000. Performances include: El Dorado, Someday Out Of The Blue, Without Question, Friends Never Say Goodbye, Philadelphia Freedom, Benny And The Jets, Crocodile Rock and Saturday Night.
UK BOOK - Sir Elton by Philip Norman
Updated version of Norman's 1991 unauthorized biography (title Elton at that time). Published in paperback by Sidgwick & Jackson; ISBN: 0283063548, 592 pages.
US BROADWAY - AIDA, Palace Theatre, New York City NY
Opening night of Disney's first musical written for the stage opens on Broadway. Book by Linda Woolverton. Music by Elton John. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Robert Falls. Choreography by Wayne Cilento. Cast: Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherie Scott.
Synopsis: The tale of Aida, made famous by Verdi's 1871 opera, concerns an enslaved African princess, Aida, and her doomed love for the captain of the Egyptian guard, Radames, who is in turn desired by Aida's royal mistress, Amneris.
Other credits: Bob Crowley (Sets and Costumes), Natasha Katz (Lighting), Steve Kennedy (Sound), Paul Bogaev (Musical Director), Henry David Hwang (Creative Consultant).
Article from the New York Times. Review from Daily Variety. Associated Press review.
US TV - The El Dorado Concert, Nickelodeon cable network
Recorded during a performance in The Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel, in San Francisco. Recorded on February 17 2000. A 30 minute show including questions from the audience of children.
US TV - Rosie O'Donnell Show, syndicated
US PARTY - 8th Annual InStyle and Elton John Oscar Party, Los Angeles CA
Event to benefit The Elton John AIDS Foundation.
UK CD SINGLE - Mal Pope
British recording artist Mal Pope has released a new single. Tracks 2 and 3 of the single feature Elton John as guest backing vocalist.
US CONCERT - Cedars-Sinai Research for Women's Cancers Benefit, Beverly Wilshire, Los Angeles CA
Elton John performs a one hour solo concert.
US NEWSPAPER - USA Today
The paper ran an interview with Elton John that can be viewed online. Here are some highlights:
- "They can't seem to pension me off," jokes the ubiquitous pop giant, still standing tall after 35 years of recording. "They can't pension off the Rolling Stones or Pink Floyd or Eric Clapton. I love seeing young people come up, but how dare anyone suggest that the Stones are old and boring or that Joni Mitchell is incapable of writing new songs because she's over 50? That's crap."
- Awards, John says, "are a crap-shoot; I take them with a grain of salt."
- He spent years sculpting music for both projects [The Lion King and Aida] and was particularly daunted by the challenge of recasting the Verdi classic Aida. "I thought we'd get pillaged - how can you emulate something with so much gravitas as a full-blown opera?" says John... "We had to do something totally different."
- John fought for his vision. A month ago, he made headlines after abruptly exiting an Aida performance in protest. "I was p----- off at the way they treated two songs," he says. In December, he'd been assured that techno treatments of Another Pyramid and My Strongest Suit would be cut. They weren't. "So I walked out to make a point. It may not be subtle, but I had to do it. It got fixed. I saw Aida twice last week, and it was as perfect as I thought it could be."
- He pitched a similar battle to rescue Without Question from El Dorado's cutting-room floor. Yanked from an early version, the song was restored at John's insistence. Coincidentally, filmmakers had removed Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King two weeks before its release. John prevailed in a studio tug-of-war, and the tune scored an Oscar.
- Surprisingly, he relishes teamwork. "My entire career has been a collaboration," John says. "You're not going to see eye-to-eye all the time, but the process is fascinating. Besides, I'm not a very good lyric writer. It's good to know your limitations."
- Singer and ex-addict Bonnie Raitt, John's friend since the early '70s, was witness to his remarkable transformation from indulged rock star to philanthropist and grounded human being. "I salute the changes he's made in his life and the real difference he's made in the AIDS fight," she says. "What I love about him most is he's not stuck up. He's genuinely himself. He has no guile. He's real and vulnerable and sincere and enthusiastic."
- It pains John to see rock's mounting drug casualties. He helped steer Courtney Love out of addiction. He's distressed that newly sober Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots is planning to tour. "That is scary," John says. "I took a year off. I thought the world would stop and nobody would remember me, but I did what I was told because you have to. It's a hard journey. When I read that Scott was going straight from treatment to the road, I thought, 'Oh, my God, I hope he'll be alive. I hope he's all right.' You can't look after everybody. People in this business can be self-destructive. They want attention and validation, so they go onstage and strut their stuff, but they don't know how to behave in public life. That was me. I was fine onstage. It was an escape. But I couldn't deal with life offstage. I couldn't communicate. I'd close the door and send an assistant to deal with everything. Look at Liza Minnelli, another one who lives life on the stage. It's tragic."
- "Gianni [Versace]used to say, 'Elton, there is no time to sit down! You must see this church. You must see this beautiful painting in the museum.' He taught me so much. He said, 'Take it all in. We're not here very long.' I don't hide from life anymore."
US TV - Today Show, NBC network
Elton John and his band, including Nigel Olsson, perform live on the morning news show. NBC pulled the plug on the broadcast before the end of Crocodile Rock.
US FILM - The Road To El Dorado
Lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Elton John, ten songs. Musical score by Hans Zimmer. A Dreamworks film. Known song titles:
- El Dorado
- Tzeckel-Kan Can
- It's Great To Be A God
- The Trail We Blaze
- Never Say Goodbay
The animated feature is about Spanish sailors in Mexico during Cortez' time. The story is about two swindlers who get their hands on a map to the fabled city of gold, El Dorado while pulling off some sort of scam. Their plan goes bad and the rogues end up lost at sea after a number of misfortunes. Oddly enough, they end up on the shores of El Dorado and are worshiped by the natives for their foreign appearance. Summary written by Paolo Costabel. You can read more, and see some more pictures, on Pau Perez' web page.
Earlier title: El Dorado: City Of Gold
Internet Movie Database listing. The release was delayed from November 5 1999 due to story and production problems. A trailer is available on the video release of The Prince Of Egypt.
US AWARD - 11th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, New York City, NY
At the first ceremony of its 11th Annual Media Awards Presented by ABSOLUT VODKA, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) presented awards to media and entertainment industry outlets, as well as to Elton John and Marlo Thomas, for their contributions to the ongoing battle to ensure fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the media.
At the ceremony, GLAAD honored Sir Elton with the organization's Vito Russo Entertainer Award, which is named in honor of one of GLAAD's founders and author of The Celluloid Closet. Each year, the award is presented to an openly lesbian or gay individual who has achieved excellence in a specific area of media and has furthered the visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community through her/his work.
US CONCERT - This Is Your Song: Broadway Sings Elton John, New Amsterdam Theatre, New York NY
Elton John was feted by Broadway stars at the New Amsterdam Theatre in a concert to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). Nathan Lane and Christine Baranski were the hosts. They were joined by Sandra Bernhard, Betty Buckley, Mario Cantone, Lea DeLaria, Ann Duquesnay, Linda Eder, Victor Garber, Deborah Gibson, Sam Harris, Heather Headley, Jennifer Holliday, Jeremy Kushnier, Andrea McArdle, Orfeh, Adam Pascal, Jason Raize and Sherie René Scott.
Sandra Bernhart did a wonderful, dark version of Madman Across The Water, Betty Buckley sang Country Comfort, Honky Cat was performed by Deborah Gibson, Andrea Mcardle did Bennie And The Jets, and Adam Pascal performed Someone Saved My Life Tonight. Heather Headley came on stage for a wonderful version of Easy As Life from AIDA.
At the start of the second half, Elton appeared in one of the VIP side boxes. He watched most of the second half from there. Making his grand entrance in his "traditional style", Elton marched on stage, leading a pack of buffed buddies, with his diamond covered shoes leading the way.
US CD SINGLE
US CONCERT - Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton NY
US BROADWAY - Aida
Tentative opening date for the broadway musical.
US TV TAPING - An All-Star Tribute To Joni Mitchell, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, NY
As part of their TNT Masters series, cable's TNT filmed a tribute concert to Joni Mitchell. Hosted by Ashley Judd. Along with Mitchell, performers included Bryan Adams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Elton John, Wynonna Judd, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall, kd lang, James Taylor, Richard Thompson and Cassandra Wilson. The show aired April 16.
Elton John said playing a Joni Mitchell song while the author watched was more intimidating than playing for the Queen of England.
US CONCERT - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland ME
Elton John's first appearance in Maine.
US CONCERT - Mullins Center, Amherst MA
US CONCERT - Erie Civic Center, Erie PA
US STUDIO - New York City NY
First of two days of recording sessions for the Aida Broadway Original Cast album.
US STUDIO - New York City NY
Second of two days of recording sessions for the Aida Broadway Original Cast album.
US CONCERT - Respect, Rainforest Benefit, Carnegie Hall, New York City NY
The Rainforest Foundation's press release. Here is an AP story on the show.
US CONCERT - Roberts Stadium, Evansville IN
US CONCERT - Conseco, Indianapolis IN
US TV - Tribute To Joni Mitchell, TNT Cable
Recorded April 13.
US CONCERT - War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse NY
US CONCERT - Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton NJ
US CONCERT - First Union Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA
US CONCERT - Hershey Arena, Hershey PA
US RADIO - Atlanta Star 94
Elton John has another guest appearance on the Steve & Vicki show at 7:30 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). The show should be available on their web site, http://www.star94.com. Thanks to Steve for the advance notice!
US CONCERT - Montagne Center, Beaumont TX
US CONCERT - Freeedom Hall, Johnson City TN POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 5 2000
US CONCERT - Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center, Birmingham AL
US CONCERT - Phillips Arena, Atlanta GA
Last night of the North American Medusa Tour.
UK TV - BBC Music Live
Five days of concerts climaxing in a 24-hour music marathon May 28. Headliners to include Elton John, Van Morrison, Paul Weller and Reef.
European leg of The Medusa Tour. 36 solo shows beginning at Woburn Abbey on May 26 and ending on September 16 in Marbella Spain.
ENGLAND CONCERT - Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire CANCELLED
ENGLAND CONCERT - Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire
ENGLAND CONCERT - Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire
Charity show for Amnesty International.
DENMARK CONCERT - Rosenborg Slot (Rosenberg Castle), Copenhagen
ICELAND CONCERT - Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavik
ENGLAND CONCERT - Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
ENGLAND CONCERT - Chatsworth House, Derbyshire
US AWARDS - Tony Awards, Radio City Music Hall (CBS TV network)
Aida is nominated in five categories:
- Best Original Score (Music & Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Elton John & Tim Rice
- Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical: Heather Headley
- Best Scenic Design: Bob Crowley
- Best Costume Design: Bob Crowley
- Best Lighting Design: Natasha Katz
The show was overlooked in the Best Musical and Best Book Of A Musical categories.
ENGLAND CONCERT - Broadlands, Hampshire
ENGLAND CONCERT - Broadlands, Hampshire
ENGLAND CONCERT - Highclere Castle, Berkshire
ENGLAND CONCERT - Burghley House, Lincolnshire
ENGLAND CONCERT - Burghley House, Lincolnshire
courtesy Steven Betts
AUSTRIA CONCERT - Hauptplatz, Loeben
AUSTRIA CONCERT - Seebühne, Bregenz
ITALY CONCERT - Stadio Rigamonti, Brescia
Elton John solo. The performance of Rocket Man broke down and was restarted.
GERMANY CONCERT - Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel
GERMANY CONCERT - Derby Park, Hamburg
GERMANY CONCERT - KölnArena, Köln (Cologne)
Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site.
GERMANY CONCERT - Schlossplatz, Coburg
GERMANY CONCERT - Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig
GERMANY CONCERT - Schlossplatz, Stuttgart
Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site.
GERMANY CONCERT - Schloss Ehrenhof, Mannheim
Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site.
GERMANY CONCERT - Schlosshof , Koblenz
GERMANY CONCERT - Schlosspark, Künzelsau
GERMANY CONCERT - Königsplatz, Munich
Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site.
ENGLAND CONCERT - Party In The Park, Hyde Park, London
ENGLAND CONCERT - Kings Dock, Liverpool
ENGLAND CONCERT - Hylands House, Chelmsford
ENGLAND CONCERT - Hylands House, Chelmsford
WALES CONCERT - Margam Park, Port Talbot
ENGLAND CONCERT - Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire
ENGLAND CONCERT - Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire
ENGLAND CONCERT - Hyde Park, London
ENGLAND CONCERT - Raby Castle, Teeside Durham
courtesy Steven Betts
SCOTLAND CONCERT - Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
courtesy Steven Betts
GREECE CONCERT - Herodes Atticus Odeon, Athens
GREECE CONCERT - Herodes Atticus Odeon, Athens
SPAIN CONCERT - Estadio De Futbol, Marbella
The last show of this European leg of The Medusa Tour series of solo concerts. Elton John picks up again on Novemebr 11 in Paris.
US STUDIO
Elton John reports on his official web site that he will be in the studio for a new Elton John/Bernie Taupin album. Producer will be Pat Leonard who worked with Elton on the Road To El Dorado soundtrack.
Elton John and his band perform three Greatest Hits Live shows. The concerts are recorded and filmed for release.
US CONCERT - Wilkes Barre PA
"Warm-up" show.
US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY
The first of two special nights of "greatest hits" concerts by Elton John, celebrating his career and successful shows at Madison Square Garden. The shows were recorded and released on video on June 5 2001 and DVD on October 8 2002.
US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY
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US CD BOX SET - To Be Continued...
Re-release of the long out-of-print 4 CD box set from 1990.
Buy
To Be Continued...
4 CD box
set
A short 11 concert solo leg of The Medusa Tour, starting in Paris Franceand ending in Milan Italy.
FRANCE CONCERT - Olympia, Paris
First show of this European leg of The Medusa Tour.
NORWAY CONCERT - Spectrum, Oslo
NORWAY CONCERT - Spectrum, Oslo
BELGIUM CONCERT - Sport Paleis, Antwerp
HOLLAND CONCERT - Ahoy Arena, Rotterdam
GERMANY CONCERT - Preussag Arena (Expo), Hannover
GERMANY CONCERT - Festhalle, Frankfurt
Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site.
SWITZERLAND CONCERT - Westfalenhalle, Dortmund
GERMANY CONCERT - Hallenstadion, Zurich
AUSTRIA CONCERT - Stadthalle, Vienna
ITALY CONCERT - Forum, Milan
The end of this European leg of The Medusa Tour.
US CONCERT - Freeedom Hall, Johnson City TN
Originally scheduled for April 27 2000.
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