Cornflakes & Classics A musical history of Elton John
2003

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V4.2, May 2005

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2003

Jan 17 2003

US CONCERT - The Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim CA

  1. + Introduction by Eric McCormack
  2. +Levon - Nikka Costa
  3. +Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Rufus Wainwright
  4. +Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy- Eric McCormack
  5. +Burn Down The Mission - Bruce Hornsby
  6. +Your Song - Jewel
  7. +Rocket Man - Brian McKnight
  8. +Tiny Dancer - Norah Jones
  9. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight - Brian Wilson
  10. +Bennie And The Jets - Randy Newman
  11. +Border Song - Diana Krall
  12. +Philadelphia Freedom - Take 6
  13. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Vanessa Carlton
  14. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Ray Charles
  15. +Take Me To The Pilot - Michael McDonald
  16. +The Lion King - Carmen Twillie
  17. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John
  18. +I Want Love - Elton John
  19. +The Wasteland - Elton John
  20. +Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters - Elton John
  21. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John
  22. +Sacrifice - Elton John & John Mayer
  23. +Original Sin - Elton John
  24. +I'm Still Standing - Elton John
  25. +The Bitch Is Back - Elton John
  26. +Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - Elton John
  27. + Presentation by Terry Lewis
  28. +Crocodile Rock - Elton John and everyone
An Elton John Tribute Show. This is a benefit show by Elton John and the band, along with many guest artists singing John / Taupin songs. Most artists were backed by Elton's band.

Jan 18 2003

US CONCERT - Centennial Garden, Bakersfield, CA

Feb 3 2003

FRANCE CONCERT - Lido, Paris

Solo benefit show.

Feb 5 2003

UK CONCERT - Old Vic Theatre, London England

Solo benefit show.

Feb 15 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Benefit Show, Old Vic Theatre, London

Courtney Love wears Elton John's Donald Duck suit (from the September 13 1980 concert in Central Park) while performing Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me. The fund raising show is held by Elton John and Kevin Spacey.

Feb 18 2003

US CONCERT - Tabernacle, Atlanta GA

Benefit show by Elton John and the band.

Feb 19 2003

US CONCERT - Tabernacle, Atlanta GA

Benefit show by Elton John and the band.

Feb 21 2003

US CONCERT - Jefferson Civic Center Arena, Birmingham AL

First show of the 2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Feb 24 2003

US CONCERT - Compaq Center, Houston TX

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Feb 26 2003

US CONCERT - SBC Center, San Antonio TX

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Feb 28 2003

US CONCERT - American Airlines Center, Dallas TX

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Mar 2 2003

US CONCERT - Ford Center, Oklahoma City OK

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Mar 4 2003

US CONCERT - Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis IN

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Mar 7 2003

US CONCERT - Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Mar 9 2003

US CONCERT - HSBC Arena, Buffalo NY

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Mar 12 2003

US CONCERT - Rupp Arena, Lexington KY

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Mar 14 2003

US CONCERT - Carolina Center, Columbia SC

  1. +Your Song - with Billy Joel
  2. Just The Way You Are - with Billy Joel
    Elton John part of the show
  3. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  4. Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
  5. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
  6. Philadelphia Freedom
  7. Wasteland
  8. I Want Love
  9. Rocket Man
  10. I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues
  11. Take Me To The Pilot
  12. Oh My Sweet Carolina
  13. Tiny Dancer
  14. Crocodile Rock
    Billy Joel part of the show
  15. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
  16. Movin Out
  17. Angry Young Man
  18. Allentown
  19. An Innocent Man
  20. River Of Dreams
  21. I Go To Extremes
  22. New York State Of Mind
  23. It's Still Rock N’ Roll To Me
  24. Only The Good Die Young
  25. My Life
    Elton John and Billy Joel together
  26. The Bitch Is Back
  27. You May Be Right
  28. Bennie And The Jets
  29. A Hard Days Night
  30. Great Balls Of Fire
  31. Piano Man
2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Mar 16 2003

US CONCERT - RBC Center, Raleigh, NC

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Mar 28 2003

US CONCERT - MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas NV

  1. +Your Song - Elton John and Billy Joel
  2. +Just The Way You Are - Elton John and Billy Joel
  3. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Elton John and Billy Joel
    Elton John set
  4. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
  5. +Philadelphia Freedom
  6. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
  7. +Wasteland
  8. +I Want Love
  9. +Rocket Man
  10. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  11. +Take Me To The Pilot
  12. +Tiny Dancer
  13. +Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
  14. +Crocodile Rock
    Billy Joel
    set
  15. +Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
  16. +Movin' Out
  17. +Angry Young Man
  18. +The Lady Is A Tramp
  19. +Allentown
  20. +An Innocent Man
  21. +River Of Dreams
  22. +Go To Extremes
  23. +New York State Of Mind
  24. +It's Still Rock 'N Roll To Me
  25. +Only The Good Die Young
    Elton John and Billy Joel together
  26. +The Bitch Is Back
  27. +You May Be Right
  28. +Bennie And The Jets
  29. +A Hard Day's Night
  30. +Great Balls Of Fire
  31. +Piano Man
2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel. Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site.

Mar 29 2003

US CONCERT - MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas NV

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 1 2003

US CONCERT - Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 6 2003

US CONCERT - Kohl Center, Madison, WI

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 8 2003

US CONCERT - Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 12 2003

US CONCERT - Allstate Arena, Chicago IL

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 15 2003

US CONCERT - Gund Arena, Cleveland OH

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 17 2003

US CONCERT - Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 19 2003

US CONCERT - Fargo Dome, Fargo ND

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 22 2003

US CONCERT - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 24 2003

US CONCERT - Pepsi Arena, Albany NY

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 26 2003

US CONCERT - Pepsi Arena, Albany NY

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 28 2003

CANADA CONCERT - Air Canada Center, Toronto ON ***CANCELLED***

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

Apr 30 2003

US CONCERT - Allstate Arena, Chicago IL

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

May 2 2003

US CONCERT - The Palace, Auburn Hills MI

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

May 3 2003

US CONCERT - The Palace, Auburn Hills MI

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

May 5 2003

UK CD - Victim Of Love

Digitally remastered version of the original album.
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May 5 2003

UK CD - 21 At 33

Digitally remastered version of the original album.
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May 5 2003

UK CD - The Fox

Digitally remastered version of the original album.
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May 5 2003

UK CD - Breaking Hearts

Digitally remastered version of the original album.
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May 5 2003

UK CD - Jump Up!

Digitally remastered version of the original album.
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May 5 2003

US CONCERT - Savvis Center, St. Louis MO

2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

May 8 2003

US CONCERT - Allstate Arena, Chicago IL

Final show of the 2003 Face To Face Tour by Elton John and Billy Joel.

May 30 2003

US CONCERT - Resch Center, Green Bay WI

First night of a short tour leg by Elton John and the band.

May 31 2003

US CONCERT - Arie Crowne Theatre, Chicago IL

Elton John and the band.

June 3 2003

US CONCERT - Civic Center, Pensacola FL

Elton John and the band.

June 4 2003

US CONCERT - Cajundome, Lafayette LA

Elton John and the band.

June 6 2003

US CONCERT - Events Center, Laredo TX

Last night of a short tour leg by Elton John and the band.

June 17 2003

UK CONCERT - Hampton Court Palace, London England

First of three solo concerts by Elton John.

June 18 2003

UK CONCERT - Hampton Court Palace, London England

Second of three solo concerts by Elton John.

June 20 2003

GERMANY CONCERT - Museumsmeile, Bonn

  1. +Your Song
  2. +Border Song
  3. +The Greatest Discovery
  4. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
  5. +Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes
  6. +Daniel
  7. +Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
  8. +Honky Cat
  9. +Rocket Man
  10. +I'm Still Standing
  11. +Ticking
  12. +Tiny Dancer
  13. +I Want Love
  14. +Nikita
  15. +Philadelphia Freedom
  16. +Candle in the Wind
  17. +Moon River
  18. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  19. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  20. +Original Sin
  21. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
  22. +Carla / Etude
  23. +Tonight
  24. +Take Me To The Pilot
  25. +The One
  26. +Blue Eyes
  27. +Bennie And The Jets
  28. +Crocodile Rock ---
  29. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  30. +Circle of Life
Last of three solo concerts by Elton John. Andrea Kugler posted a review on her web site. Excerpts were shown on the German TV show Rockpalast on September 1.

June 21 2003

ROMANIA CONCERT - Stadionul Controceni, Bucharest

First of two Eastern European shows by Elton John and the band.

June 22 2003

HUNGARY CONCERT - Hero Square, Budapest

Second of two Eastern European shows by Elton John and the band.

June 24 2003

RUSSIA CONCERT - Kremlin Palace, Moscow

First show of a solo European tour by Elton John.

June 26 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - The White Tie and Tiara Ball at Elton John's Windsor home

  1. Medley: This One's For You / All Around The World / Somewhere In The Night / Copacabana - Barry Manilow
  2. One Voice - Barry Manilow
  3. Weekend in New England - Barry Manilow
  4. MacArthur Park - Donna Summer
  5. Bad Girls / Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
  6. Last Dance - Donna Summer
  7. #+Enough Is Enough - Donna Summer and Elton John
  8. +Philadelphia Freedom
  9. +Daniel
  10. +The Bitch Is Back
  11. #+Mandy / Your Song - Barry Manilow and Elton John
  12. #+Could It Be Magic- Barry Manilow, Donna Summer and Elton John
The fifth annual edition of the party to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation. The auction raised more than 1 million pounds in 20 minutes. Highlighted by an Elton autographed grand piano (100,000 pounds) and dinner for 10 with Elton John and David Furnish (390,000 pounds).
The evening's "cabaret" was hosted by Dame Judi Dench and Oscar-winning director Stephen Daldry.
Elton John performs with his band.

June 28 2003

SWEDEN CONCERT - Park Arena, Sundsvall

Elton John solo concert.

June 28 2003

NORWAY CONCERT - Torvet City Square, Trondheim

Elton John solo concert.

Jun 30 2003

UK CD SINGLE

  1. Rocket Man
  2. Rocket Man
  3. Rocket Man
A re-arranged version plus two new mixes.

July 1 2003

NORWAY CONCERT - Koengen, Bergen

Elton John solo concert.

July 3 2003

SWEDEN CONCERT - Christinehof Castle, Skane

Elton John solo concert.

July 4 2003

DENMARK CONCERT - Open Air, Horsens

Elton John solo concert.

July 6 2003

MALTA CONCERT - The Granaries Il-fosos, Valletta

Elton John solo concert.

July 8 2003

SPAIN CONCERT - Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid

Elton John solo concert.

July 10 2003

ITALY CONCERT - Theatro Greco Romano, Taormina

Elton John solo concert.

July 12 2003

US NEWSPAPER - The Hollywood Reporter

Headline: Elton John talking 3-year deal for Dion's theater
NASHVILLE -- The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the state-of-the-art Las Vegas showroom built for Celine Dion, is getting some new high-profile guests. Gloria Estefan will play seven shows Oct. 10-19 at the Colosseum. What's more, Billboard Bulletin has learned that Elton John is in negotiations for a three-year, $54 million engagement beginning in 2004. Dion completed her first run of dates at the 4,100-capacity, $95 million showplace on July 6, wrapping up 65 sellouts that grossed about $36 million. Other artists scheduled to perform at the venue include Tim McGraw (July 18-19) and Mariah Carey (July 26). "We always intended for other artists to play this venue," says John Meglen, co-president of Concerts West, producers of the Dion extravaganza and promoters for the Colosseum. "There are 12 weeks a year when Celine is not playing." (Ray Waddell, Billboard)

July 12 2003

GERMANY CONCERT - Stadium Boellenfalltor, Darmstadt

  1. +Your Song
  2. +Border Song
  3. +The One
  4. +Someone Saved My Life Tonight
  5. +Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes
  6. +Daniel
  7. +Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
  8. +Honky Cat
  9. +Rocket Man
  10. +I'm Still Standing
  11. +Ticking
  12. +Tiny Dancer
  13. +I Want Love
  14. +Sacrifice
  15. +Philadelphia Freedom
  16. +Candle In The Wind
  17. +Moon River
  18. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  19. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  20. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
  21. +Carla / Etude
  22. +Tonight
  23. +Take Me To The Pilot
  24. +Bennie And The Jets
  25. +Crocodile Rock
  26. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  27. +Circle Of Life
Elton John solo concert. Andrea Kugler posted a review on Usenet and her web site.

July 13 2003

FRANCE CONCERT - Les Arenes, Nimes

Elton John solo concert.

July 15 2003

ITALY CONCERT - Piazza Napoleone, Lucca

Elton John solo concert.

July 16 2003

FRANCE CONCERT - Zenith, Caen

Elton John solo concert.

July 19 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - KC Stadium, Hull

Elton John solo concert. David Sneddon was the opening act.

July 20 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Telewest Arena, Newcastle

Elton John solo concert.

July 20 2003 ticket - courtesy Steven Betts
courtesy Steven Betts

July 22 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Powderham Castle, Exeter

  1. +Your Song
  2. +Border Song
  3. The One
  4. Someone Saved My Life Tonight
  5. Ballad Of The Boy In Red Shoes
  6. Daniel
  7. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
  8. Honky Cat
  9. Rocket Man
  10. I'm Still Standing
  11. Ticking
  12. Tiny Dancer
  13. I Want Love
  14. Sacrifice
  15. Philadelphia Freedom
  16. Candle In The Wind
  17. Moon River
  18. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  19. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  20. Carla / Etude
  21. Tonight
  22. Take Me To The Pilot
  23. Bennie And The Jets
  24. Crocodile Rock
  25. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  26. Circle Of Life
Elton John solo concert. The following appeared in The Echo newspaper before the show:
King of pop Elton John has spoken of his excitment at playing in front of thousands of fans at a stately home near Exeter tonight.
Elton is expected to fly in by helicopter shortly before his concert at Powderham Castle.
He told the Echo: "It is interesting to play different venues and locations around the world and this is one of the more unusual ones I have played on this tour.
"I recently played Red Square and although this venue is nothing like that, I am expecting the concert to be equally memorable.
"I can't wait to play."

Sir Elton's show at the Kremlin took place last month in front of 6,000 fans - less than half the number expected tonight in Devon.

July 23 2003

FRANCE CONCERT - Stade Sapiac, Montauban

Final show of the solo European tour by Elton John.

Aug 12 2003

US TV - Great Performances PBS TV Network

  1. +Sixty Years On
  2. +Take Me To The Pilot
  3. +This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
  4. +Carla / Etude
  5. +Tonight
  6. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  7. +Philadelphia Freedom
  8. +Burn Down The Mission
  9. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  10. +Your Song
  11. +Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
Broadcast of Elton John's Royal Opera House concert with the band and orchestra from December 1 2002.

Aug 25 2003

UK ENHANCED CD SINGLE - Are You Ready For Love?
Ultra Records

  1. Are You Ready for Love [79 Radio Edit]
  2. ARE YOU READY FOR LOVE [Full Length 1979 Version]
  3. THREE WAY LOVE AFFAIR
  4. Are You Ready for Love [Video]
The August 21 issue of the New Musical Express music paper contained an interview with Elton John. Regarding the new single, Elton was asked, "Was it a surprise to suddenly find yourself toast of the dance music scene with Are You Ready For Love?" Elton: "Totally, because this record was made in 1977 and I remixed it in 1979. It got released on an EP in America and then I forgot about it. So when someone said it was a big hit on the dancefloor I was completely gobsmacked. I hadn't listened to it for 25 years."
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Aug 31 2003

US CONCERT - Harley-Davidson Festival, Veteran's Park, Milwaukee WI

  1. +Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding
  2. +Benny And The Jets
  3. +Guess That's Why They Call it The Blues
  4. +Wasteland
  5. +Daniel
  6. +Philadelphia Freedon
  7. +Rocket Man
  8. +Take Me To The Pilot
  9. +Tiny Dancer - Elton John & Tim McGraw
  10. +The Bitch Is Back
  11. +Saturday's Nights Alright (For Fighting) - Elton John & Kid Rock
Partial set list.
Elton John headlines the show for 150,000 people attending the 100th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Motorcycle festival. Hosted by Dan Aykroyd, other performers were The Doobie Brothers, Tim McGraw and Kid Rock. There was no advance notice of his appearance on the bill. Even though he sticks to the hits, and delivers a great performance, he is booed by some and about one third of the crowd abandons the show. Eventually the organizers open up the front VIP section to anyone that wants to move there.

September 1 2003

GERMAN TV - Rockpalast (Channel WDR)

Excerpts from Elton John's solo show in Bonn on June 20.

September 9 2003

US CONCERT - Wachovia Center, Philadelphia PA

A private concert for Toyota Motor Sales USA national dealer meeting. Elton John, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform for the 5,000 attendees.

September 24 2003Elton John on the Aretha Franklin tribute Oprah Winfrey Show

US TV - Oprah Winfrey Show

An All Star tribute to Aretha Franklin.
In a recorded message, Elton said: "Nobody sings like Aretha. Nobody has that kind of presence on stage. That voice, the piano playing. She's a fantastic piano player. So she influenced me a lot by her piano playing, and her gospel leanings as well, because I love that kind of music. How could you not be influenced by the sheer voice, the soul and the passion that came from it? She was a soul singer with a capital 'S' for soul. No one's got a bigger soul than Aretha.
Aretha, I kneel at your feet, I worship the ground that you walk on, you are the greatest singer, the greatest piano player, and you've given me so much joy, so much inspiration, I can't thank you enough. I wish I could be there in person to give you the biggest hug, but I am in Atlanta, and I'm sure the whole city sends you as much love as I do now."

September 27 2003

US CONCERT - American Airlines Arena, Miami FL

First of a few shows in the US byElton John and the band.

October 2 2003

US TV - The Ellen Show

  1. +Tiny Dancer
  2. +Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Elton John appears on Ellen Degeneres' talk show for an interview and two performances.

October 3 2003

US TV - The Tonight Show (NBC network)

  1. +Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Elton John appears on Jay Leno's talk show. Elton and the band perform and Elton is interviewed.

October 4 2003

US CONCERT - 8th Annual Grand Slam for Children, MGM Grand, Las Vegas NV

A fund raising evening for the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation. Elton John and the band perform, along with Sheryl Crow and Billy Joel. Surprise appearances by Sarah McLachlan and Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal of Tears For Fears. Producer David Foster served as the musical coordinator for the eighth year.

October 9 2003

US TV - The Sharon Osborne Show

  1. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  2. +The Bitch Is Back
Elton John appears as the only guest on Sharon Osborne's talk show.
Here's some news:
- 17 songs are written for the Vampire Lestat musical, all songs with lyrics by Bernie Taupin & music by Elton John. The musical is finished and all the music is orchestral and very dark.
- The Billy Elliot musical is done. Lyrics by Lee Hall, music by Elton John. It is in workshop in London.
- Writing for the new studio album is half done. Recording sessions, with the band, are scheduled for October 2003 and January 2004.

Oct 16 2003

US CONCERT - Carl Wilson Foundation Benefit, Royce Hall at UCLA, Los Angeles CA ***APPEARANCE CANCELLED***

Benefit concert for the foundation named for the late singer and guitarist for the Beach Boys. The concert was held, but Elton John did not appear due to a "minor surgical procedure". No details were given.

Oct 21 2003

US ENHANCED CD SINGLE - Are You Ready For Love?
Ultra Records

  1. Are You Ready for Love [79 Radio Edit]
  2. ARE YOU READY FOR LOVE [Full Length 1979 Version]
  3. THREE WAY LOVE AFFAIR
  4. Are You Ready for Love [Video]
The August 21 issue of the New Musical Express music paper contained an interview with Elton John. Regarding the new single, Elton was asked, "Was it a surprise to suddenly find yourself toast of the dance music scene with Are You Ready For Love?" Elton: "Totally, because this record was made in 1977 and I remixed it in 1979. It got released on an EP in America and then I forgot about it. So when someone said it was a big hit on the dancefloor I was completely gobsmacked. I hadn't listened to it for 25 years."
Buy in Canada   Buy in USA

Buy:

Elton John -
Are You Ready For Love Remix
CD single

 

Buy:

Elton John -
Are You Ready For Love Remix
CD single

Oct 27 2003

GERMANY TV SHOW - Absolut Elton John recorded for RTL

  1. +Your Song
  2. +I'm Still Standing
  3. +Are You Ready For Love
The show will be broadcast on November 29 2003 on the RTL network. During the one hour show, Elton talked to host Oliver Geissen about growing up in Pinner, the early years, his spectacular costumes, drug addiction, tragedies, football and Watford FC as well as his work for the Elton John Aids Foundation.
The songs were sung live to pre-recorded band tracks, in front of an acting band.

Oct 29 2003

US TV - Fashion Rocks (A&E cable network)

A televised fashion show accompanied by live music for the Prince's Trust charity. Music by Elton John and David Bowie.

Nov 8 2003

US CONCERT - Save Mart Center, Fresno CA

  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. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  14. +Come Down In Time
  15. +Candle In The Wind
  16. +Dixie Lily
  17. +Harmony
  18. +All The Young Girls Love Alice
  19. +The Bitch Is Back
  20. +Tiny Dancer
  21. +Levon
  22. +Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
  23. +Crocodile Rock
  24. +Pinball Wizard
  25. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  26. +Your Song
First show by Elton John and the band on another North American leg of the continuing tour.

Nov 12 2003

US CONCERT - Enduring Vision charity event, The Capital, New York City NY

An Elton John AIDS Foundation charity event, 400 tickets at $2,500 each. Dinner was followed by an auction ($110,000 for dinner with Elton and David at their home in Atlanta) and Sting introduced a brief 50 minute solo performance by Elton. Does anyone have a complete set list?

Nov 14 2003

US CONCERT - Scope Auditorium, Norfolk VA

Same setlist as Fresno on November 8.

Nov 15 2003

US CONCERT - New Jersey Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City NJ

Same setlist as Fresno on November 8.

Nov 18 2003

US Disney Press Release - Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- In honor of Mickey Mouse's 75th anniversary, 75 of his friends have created a once-in-a-lifetime tribute called "Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations," an artistic showcase on display at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort through April 2004.
Unveiled at the theme park in grand fashion on Nov. 18, 2003 -- 75 years to the day Mickey made his debut in "Steamboat Willie" -- 75 statues of Mickey Mouse salute the remarkable career of the beloved Disney icon.
The "Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations" program brings together Disney Legends, artists, actors, athletes and musicians who lent their creative inspiration to uniquely designed statues of the famous mouse -- each standing six feet tall and weighing 700 pounds.
All 75 statues will be on display around the Magic Kingdom's entrance through April 2004. Afterward, they'll visit cities across the United States and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Sotheby's will auction every statue in 2005 with all proceeds benefiting charities chosen by each artist.
For more information about the "Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations" program, visit disneyconsumerproducts.com.
Visit http://www.wdwmagic.com/inspearations.htm to see the entire press release and a list of all the statues, including Musical Royalty by Sir Elton John to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Nov 19 2003

US CONCERT - Arena At The Gwinnett Center, Duluth GA

Same setlist as Fresno on November 8. The last song of the evening, Your Song was introduced as going out live to the UK for Top Of The Pops. Unlikely since the UK time was about 5am when the song was played.

Nov 18 2003

US Disney Press Release

Nov 21 2003

US FILM SOUNDTRACK CD - Mona Lisa Smile
Sony

The end title song, written by Bernie Taupin, has been recorded with Elton singing and playing the piano, accompanied by a 50 strong all girls orchestra.
The film is scheduled fro a December 19 release.
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Nov 21 2003

US CONCERT - Veteran's Memorial Arena, Jacksonville FL

Same setlist as Fresno on November 8. Elton John and his band are the first musicians to play in this new arena.

Nov 22 2003

US CONCERT - Leon County Civic Center, Tallahassee FL

Nov 25 2003

US SACD - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Universal is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by re-releasing the album as a 2-disc Hybrid SACD, Deluxe Edition. The album has been remixed in 5.1 Surround Sound by Greg Penny.
The first disc is in the Hybrid SACD (Super Audio CD) format, remastered in 5.1 surround sound, including three bonus b-sides:Jack Rabbit, Whenever You’re Ready (Let’s Go Steady Again) and Screw You) plus a previously unreleased stripped-down acoustic mix of Candle In The Wind.
The second disc is a DVD featuring The Making of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which tells the inside story of the making of this album, and features old and new performance footage as well as archive material from the original recording sessions. This is the same as the existing Classic Albums DVD release.
The album will be released in the rest of the world on December 1, 2003.
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Nov 27 2003

SPAIN CONCERT - Palau St. Jordi, Barcelona, Spain POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 21 2003

The show was cancelled due to Elton having a flu-like virus.

Nov 28 2003

UK FILM - Shoreditch

Elton records the Walter Donaldson and Gus Kahn 1928 song. Previously hinted at in the song Big Dipper recorded in 1978 for the A Single Man album

Nov 29 2003

GERMANY TV SHOW - Absolut Elton John broadcast on RTL

TV show recorded on October 27 2003.

Nov 29 2003

SWITZERLAND CONCERT - Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland

  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. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  14. +Come Down In Time
  15. +Candle In The Wind
  16. +Are You Ready For Love
  17. +Harmony
  18. +All The Young Girls Love Alice
  19. +Tiny Dancer
  20. +The Bitch Is Back
  21. +Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
  22. +Crocodile Rock
  23. +Pinball Wizard
  24. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  25. +Your Song
Are You Ready For Love replaces Dixie Lily and Levon isn't played.

Nov 30 2003

FRANCE CONCERT - L'Olympia, Paris France

Solo show.

Dec 1 2003

WORLD SACD - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

The same as released in the US on November 25.
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December 2 2003

FRANCE CONCERT - Bercy, Paris

First of a few shows in Europe byElton John and the band.

December 3 2003

NETHERLANDS CONCERT - Ahoy, Rotterdam

Elton John and the band.

December 5 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - Wembley Arena, London

Elton John and the band.

December 7 2003

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

Elton John and the band.

December 8 2003

ENGLAND CONCERT - NEC, Birmingham

Elton John and the band.

December 10 2003

SCOTLAND CONCERT - SECC, Glasgow

Elton John and the band.

December 10 2003 ticket - courtesy Steven Betts
courtesy Steven Betts

December 12 2003

LUXEMBOURG CONCERT - La Coque Arena, Luxembourg City

Elton John and the band.

December 13 2003

GERMANY CONCERT - Colorline Arena, Hamburg

Elton John and the band.

December 15 2003

FRANCE CONCERT - Palais des Festival, Cannes

Elton John solo concert.

December 16 2003

ITALY CONCERT - The Forum, Milan

Elton John and the band.

December 18 2003

ITALY CONCERT - Palais de Sport, Rome

Elton John and the band.

Dec 19 2003

US FILM - Mona Lisa Smile

The end title song, written by Bernie Taupin, has been recorded with Elton singing and playing the piano, accompanied by a 50 strong all girls orchestra.
The film soundtrack was released on November 21.
Buy in Canada   Buy in USA

Buy
Mona Lisa Smile Soundtrack CD
Mona Lisa Smile
CD

 

Buy:

Movie Soundtrack -
Mona Lisa Smile
CD

     

Buy:

Mona Lisa Smile
DVD

 

Buy:

Mona Lisa Smile
DVD

December 19 2003

ITALY CONCERT - Teatro la Fenice, Venice

Elton John solo concert.

Dec 21 2003

SPAIN CONCERT - Palau St. Jordi, Barcelona, Spain

Band show, originally scheduled for November 27

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