Cornflakes & Classics A musical history of Elton John
2002

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V4.2, May 2005

Copyright 1989, 2006 Paul Maclauchlan
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		 $ If you have this I would love to hear it!   CB Concert broadcast

2002

Jan 4 2002

US AWARD - Grammy Award

Elton John is nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Jan 13 2002

US CONCERT - MCI Center, Washington, DC

The 3 1/2 hour show starts an American leg of the continuing Face-To-Face concert tour by Elton John & Billy Joel.

Jan 14 2002

UK CD SINGLE

1. THIS TRAIN DON'T STOP THERE ANYMORE
2. *Did Anybody Sleep With Joan Of Arc?

CD 1 of a 2 part CD set.

Buy

This Train Don't Stop There Anymore, Part 1
CD single

Jan 14 2002

UK CD SINGLE

1. THIS TRAIN DON'T STOP THERE ANYMORE
2. +American Triangle
3. +Philadelphia Freedom

CD 2 of a 2 part CD set. Tracks 2 & 3 recorded live at the BBC.

Buy

This Train Don't Stop There Anymore, Part 2
CD single

Jan 15 2002

UK AWARD - 2002 Brit Award

Elton John is nominated in two categories:
British Male Solo Artist, and
British Video, for I Want Love.

Jan 15 2002

US CD - Women Talking Dirty Soundtrack
Mercury

• Sofa Love - Elton John

The song was written especially for the movie and is previously unreleased.

Jan 17 2002

US MAGAZINE - Rolling Stone, Issue 887

The cover story, "Remembering George", includes tributes to George Harrison from a number of musicians, including Elton John.

Jan 26 2002

US TV - Larry King Live, CNN

1. +I Want Love
2. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
3. +Your Song

Elton John spends an hour being interviewed by Larry King.

Feb 17 2002

US CONCERT - Face 2 Face Tour, First Union Center, Philadelphia PA

1. +Your Song - Elton John & Billy Joel
2. +Just The Way You Are - Elton John & Billy Joel
3. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Elton John & Billy Joel
   Elton John set
4. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
5. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
6. +Philadelphia Freedom
7. +I Want Love
8. +Rocket Man
9. +Take Me To The Pilot
10. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
11. +Levon
12. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
13. +I'm Still Standing
14. +Crocodile Rock
    Billy Joel set
15. +Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
16. +Allentown
17. +Prelude / Angry Young Man
18. +Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
19. +Captain Jack
20. +Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
21. +The River Of Dreams
22. +New York State of Mind
23. +I Go To Extremes
24. +We Didn't Start The Fire
25. +Only The Good Die Young
    Billy Joel & Elton John finale
26. +My Life
27. +Here Comes The Sun
28. +The Bitch Is Back
29. +You May Be Right
30. +Bennie And The Jets
31. +Great Balls Of Fire
32. +Piano Man

Mar 12 2002

US DVD - The Concert For New York City - Various Artists
Concert For New York City

• +Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters - Elton John

A 2 DVD set documenting the historic October 20 2001 concert. The show was also released on CD on November 27 2001.

Mar 15 2002

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Face-To-Face tour.

Mar 18 2002

US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY

Face-To-Face tour.

Apr 1 2002

UK CD SINGLE

1. ORIGINAL SIN
2. +I'm Still Standing
3. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore

CD 1 of a 2 part CD set.

Buy

Original Sin, Part 1
CD single

Apr 1 2002

UK CD SINGLE

1. ORIGINAL SIN
2. +Original Sin
3. +All The Girls Love Alice

CD 2 of a 2 part CD set. Tracks 2 & 3 recorded live at the BBC.

Buy

Original Sin, Part 2
CD single

May 22 2002

SPAIN CONCERT - Football Stadium, Benidorm

First show of a European tour by Elton John and the band.

May 25 2002

ITALY CONCERT - Arena (open air), Verona

Elton John and the band.

May 26 2002

ITALY CONCERT - Sport Palace, Pesaro

Elton John and the band.

May 26 2002

US TV - CMT Crossroads: Elton John & Ryan Adams, Country Music Television Cable Network

1. +Answering Bell - Elton John & Ryan Adams
2. +Daniel - Elton John & Ryan Adams
3. +Firecracker - Elton John & Ryan Adams
4. +Tiny Dancer - Elton John & Ryan Adams
5. +My Sweet Carolina - Elton John & Ryan Adams
6. +Love Sick Blues - Elton John & Ryan Adams
7. +He’ll Have To Go - Elton John & Ryan Adams
8. +Great Balls Of Fire - Elton John & Ryan Adams
9. +Rocket Man - Elton John & Ryan Adams

TV series that teams up country artists with musicians from other genres. Hosted by Greg Martin, the show includes duet performances and interviews.

May 28 2002

FRANCE CONCERT - Bercy, Paris

Elton John and the band.

May 29 2002

BELGIUM CONCERT - Sportpalais, Antwerp

Elton John and the band.

May 31 2002

DENMARK CONCERT - Parken Stadium, Copenhagen

Elton John and the band.

Elton John & Band Tour 2002
01-June-2002	Oslo, Norway	Oslo Spektrum	 	
02-June-2002	Oslo, Norway	Oslo Spektrum	 	

Jun 3 2002

UK CONCERT - The Queen's Jubilee Concert, Buckingham Palace, London

• +I Want Love

Elton John makes a pre-recorded video appearance at the concert. Released on DVD and video on July 2 and CD on July 9.

Elton John & Band Tour 2002
04-June-2002	Helsinki, Finland	Hartwell Arena	 	
05-June-2002	Helsinki, Finland	Hartwell Arena

Jun 7 2002

SWEDEN CONCERT - Scandinavium, Gothenburg

1. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
2. +Bennie And The Jets
3. +Daniel
4. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
5. +Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes
6. +Philadelphia Freedom
7. +The Wasteland
8. +Rocket Man
9. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
10. +I Want Love
11. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
12. +Take Me To The Pilot
13. +Sacrifice
14. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
15. +Oh My Sweet Carolina
16. +American Triangle
17. +Have Mercy On The Criminal
18. +Holiday Inn
19. +Tiny Dancer
20. +Original Sin
21. +I'm Still Standing
22. +Crocodile Rock
23. +Pinball Wizard
24. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
25. +Your Song

Elton John & Band Tour 2002	 		 	
08-June-2002	Stockholm, Sweden	Globen	 	
10-June-2002	Frankfurt, Germany	Festhalle	 	
11-June-2002	Rotterdam, Netherlands	Ahoy	 	
13-June-2002	Kiel, Germany	Ostseehalle	 	
14-June-2002	Berlin, Germany	Max-Schmeling-Halle	 	
16-June-2002	Erfurt, Germany	Messehalle (Benefit Show)	 	
17-June-2002	Innsbruck, Austria	Neuer Tivoli (open air)	 	
20-June-2002	Duesseldorf, Germany	Rheinhalle	 	 	

Jun 22 2002

GERMANY CONCERT - Schleyerhalle, Stuttgart

1. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
2. +Bennie And The Jets
3. +Daniel
4. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
5. +Ballad Of The Boy With The Red Shoes
6. +Philadelphia Freedom
7. +The Wasteland
8. +Rocket Man
9. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
10. +I Want Love
11. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
12. +Take Me To The Pilot
13. +Sacrifice
14. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
15. +Oh My Sweet Carolina
16. +American Triangle
17. +Have Mercy On The Criminal
18. +Holiday Inn
19. +Tiny Dancer
20. +Original Sin
21. +I'm Still Standing
22. +Crocodile Rock
23. +Pinball Wizard
24. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
25. +Your Song

Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site.

Jun 23 2002

GERMANY CONCERT - Olympiahalle, Munich

1. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
2. +Bennie And The Jets
3. +Daniel
4. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
5. +Ballad Of The Boy With The Red Shoes
6. +Philadelphia Freedom
7. +The Wasteland
8. +Rocket Man
9. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
10. +I Want Love
11. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
12. +Take Me To The Pilot
13. +Sacrifice
14. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
15. +Candle In The Wind
16. +American Triangle
17. +Have Mercy On The Criminal
18. +Holiday Inn
19. +Original Sin
20. +I'm Still Standing
21. +Crocodile Rock
22. +Pinball Wizard
23. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
24. +Your Song

Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site.

Elton John & Band Tour 2002		 			 	
25-June-2002	Vienna, Austria	Schloss Schönbrunn (open air)	 	
26-June-2002	Riesa, Germany	Sachsenarena (re-scheduled)	 	
29-June-2002	Zurich, Switzerland	Hallenstadion	 	
30-June-2002	Zurich, Switzerland	Hallenstadion

Jul 2 2002

UK DVD & VIDEO - Party At The Palace

• +I Want Love

Video release of the June 3 The Queen's Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, London.Elton John makes a pre-recorded video appearance at the concert.

Jul 2 2002

UK CONCERT - NEC, Birmingham England

Jul 3 2002

UK CONCERT - NEC, Birmingham England

1. +Take Me To The Pilot
2. +Sacrifice
3. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
4. +Oh My Sweet Carolina
5. +American Triangle
6. +Have Mercy On The Criminal
7. +Holiday Inn
8. +Tiny Dancer
9. +Original Sin
10. +I'm Still Standing
11. +Crocodile Rock
12. +Pinball Wizard
13. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
14. +Your Song

Partial set list.

Elton John & Band Tour 2002	 	
05-July-2002	Newcastle, UK	Telewest Arena	 	
07-July-2002	Killarney, Ireland	Fitzgerald Stadium	 	

Jul 9 2002

UK CD - Party At The Palace

• +I Want Love

CD release of the June 3 The Queen's Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, London.Elton John makes a pre-recorded video appearance at the concert.

Buy

Party at the Palace: The Queen's Jubilee Concert
CD

Elton John & Band Tour 2002
09-July-2002	Liverpool, UK	King's Dock waterfront 	 	
11-July-2002	London, UK	Somserset House (Private show) 	 	
12-July-2002	Divonne, France	Hippodrome

Jul 15 2002

UK CD SINGLE - Elton John & Alessandro Safina

1. #Your Song
2. #Your Song
3. #Your Song

Three different versions plus a video.

Buy

Your Song
CD single

Jul 22 2002

UK CD - Songs From The West Coast

2 CD limited edition

Elton John Solo 2002	
Date	City	Venue	 	
28-Aug-2002	Kelowna, Canada	Skyreach Place	 	
30-Aug-2002	Saskatoon, Canada	Saskatchewan Place

Elton John & Band Tour 2002	
Date	City	Venue	 	
05-Sep-2002	Richmond, VA	Richmond Coliseum	 	
06-Sep-2002	Roanoke, VI 	Roanoke Civic Center	 	
07-Sep-2002	Greenville, SC 	Bi-Lo Center	 	
10-Sep-2002	Biloxi, MS	Coast Coliseum 	 	
12-Sep-2002	Jacksonville, FL 	Jacksonville Coliseum 

Elton John & Billy Joel Tour 2002	
Date	City	Venue	 	
13-Sep-2002	Tampa, FL	Ice Palace	 	
17-Sep-2002	Atlanta, GA	Philips Arena	 	
20-Sep-2002	Boston, MA	Fleet Center	 	
23-Sep-2002	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden	 	
25-Sep-2002	Uniondale, NY	Nassau Coliseum	 	
27-Sep-2002	Uniondale, NY	Nassau Coliseum	 	
28-Sep-2002	Las Vegas, NV	MGM Grand Garden Arena (Benefit show without Billy Joel)	 	
02-Oct-2002	Rutherford, NJ	Continental Airlines Arena	 	
04-Oct-2002	Rutherford, NJ	Continental Airlines Arena	 	

Oct 8 2002

US DVD - One Night Only - The Greatest Hits

1. +Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding)
2. +Candle In The Wind
3. +Bennie And The Jets
4. +Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - with Billy Joel
5. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
6. +Little Jeannie
7. +Philadelphia Freedom
8. +Tiny Dancer
9. +Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
10. +Daniel
11. +Rocket Man
12. +Club At The End Of The Street
13. +Blue Eyes
14. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - with Mary J. Blige
15. +The One
16. +I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
17. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
18. +Sacrifice
19. +Come Together
20. +Your Song - with Ronan Keating
21. +Sad Songs (Say So Much) - with Bryan Adams
22. +I'm Still Standing
23. +Crocodile Rock
24. +Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - with Anastacia
25. +The Bitch Is Back
26. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
27. +Don't Go Breaking My Heart - with Kiki Dee
    
28. I Want Love (music video)

Elton John performed two "greatest hits" concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 20 & 21 2000, celebrating his career. The shows were recorded both nights and a "best of" compilation was released on DVD.
The DVD also includes the music video for the song I Want Love, featuring Robert Downey Jr.

Buy:

One Night Only - The Greatest Hits
DVD

Elton John & Billy Joel Tour 2002
08-Oct-2002	Rutherford, NJ	Continental Airlines Arena	 	
11-Oct-2002	Uniondale, NY	Nassau Coliseum	 	
13-Oct-2002	Uniondale, NY	Nassau Coliseum

Oct 31 2002

ARAB EMIRATES CONCERT - Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Dubai

1. +Your Song
2. +Border Song
3. +The Greatest Discovery
4. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
5. +Daniel
6. +Honky Cat
7. +Rocket Man (I Think Its Going To Be A Long Long Time)
8. +I'm Still Standing
9. +Tiny Dancer
10. +I Want Love
11. +Nikita
12. +Candle In The Wind
13. +Sacrifice
14. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
15. +Original Sin
16. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
17. +Carla / Etude
18. +Tonight
19. +Bennie And The Jets
20. +Crocodile Rock
21. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
22. +Circle Of Life

Elton John solo concert. The entire performance was also filmed as a television special Elton John Solo - Live in Dubai for telecast throughout the Middle East by official TV channel MBC. No details of the broadcast date are available.

Nov 2 2002

INDIA CONCERT - Palace Grounds, Bangalore

Elton John solo concert.

Nov 11 2002

US CD - Greatest Hits 1970 - 2002

courtesy of Steven Betts

Nov 18 2002

UK CD - Greatest Hits 1970 - 2002

Buy

Greatest Hits 1970-2002
Double CD

Nov 26 2002

ENGLAND CONCERT - Nottingham Arena, Nottingham

1. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
2. +Bennie And The Jets
3. +Daniel
4. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
5. +Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes
6. +Philadelphia Freedom
7. +Wasteland
8. +Rocket Man
9. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
10. +I Want Love
11. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
12. +Take Me To The Pilot
13. +Sacrifice
14. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
15. +My Sweet Carolina
16. +Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
17. +American Triangle
18. +Have Mercy On The Criminal
19. +Holiday Inn
20. +Tiny Dancer
21. +Original Sin
22. +I'm Still Standing
23. +Crocodile Rock

The first show of the final leg of the Elton John & Band Tour of 2002.

Dec 1 2002

ENGLAND CONCERT - Royal Opera House, Covent Garden London

1. +Skyline Pigeon - Elton John solo
2. Border Song - Elton John solo
3. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters - Elton John with Davey Johnstone and John Mahon
   Elton John and his band
4. +Tiny Dancer
5. +Original Sin
6. +Holiday Inn
7. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
8. +Circle Of Life - joined by the Royal Academy Of Music Choir
   Interval
   Elton John, his band, the choir and the Royal Academy Of Music Symphony Orchestra
9. +Sixty Years On
10. +I Need You To Turn To
11. +The Greatest Discovery
12. +Carla / Etude
13. +Tonight
14. +Take Me To The Pilot
15. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
16. +Have Mercy On The Criminal
17. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
18. +Believe
19. +Philadelphia Freedom
20. +Burn Down The Mission
21. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
22. +Your Song
23. +Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)

A Gala Concert featuring Elton John, his band, the Royal Academy Of Music Symphony Orchestra and Choir conducted by James Newton Howard. The show was filmed for broadcast in the UK in December 2002 and the US on August 12 2003.

Dec 3 2002

ENGLAND CONCERT - M.E.N. Arena, Manchester

courtesy Steven Betts

Dec 5 2002

IRELAND CONCERT - Odyssee Arena, Belfast

Dec 7 2002

SCOTLAND CONCERT - S.E.C.C., Glasgow

courtesy Steven Betts

Dec 8 2002

SCOTLAND CONCERT - S.E.C.C., Glasgow

courtesy Steven Betts

Dec 9 2002

ENGLAND CONCERT - Sheffield Arena, Sheffield

Dec 11 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Wembley Arena, London

Dec 12 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Wembley Arena, London

Dec 13 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Wembley Arena, London

Dec 15 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - NEC, Birmingham

Dec 16 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Shepherds Bush Empire Theatre, London

Benefit show.

Dec 17 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Shepherds Bush Empire Theatre, London

Benefit show.

Dec 2002

UK TV -

1. +Sixty Years On
2. +Take Me To The Pilot
3. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
4. +Burn Down The Mission
5. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
6. +Carla / Etude
7. +Tonight
8. +Philadelphia Freedom
9. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
10. +Your Song
11. +Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)

UK broadcast of Elton John's Royal Opera House concert with the band and orchestra from December 1 2002.

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