slo’s MONDAY 3/27 poll - Elton John

[slo]

Elton John’s birthday was this past weekend on 3/25/2023 - he turned 76yrs old
Which leads me to ask…..

Are you a fan of Elton John?
If yes, have you seen him in concert?
(multiple choice)



For Me…..I love Elton John - I’m a big fan!
We did see him in concert once, about 26 or 27 years ago. A group of us went - we got a limo so we could really enjoy ourselves (didn’t want to drink & drive) and we had fantastic seats. I would have loved seeing him one more time before he retired, but concert tickets these days are insanely expensive. It’s a shame that concert tickets are as expensive as they are now.

 

[Kitty 34]

Yes I am a fan. Saw him in Chicago in '74 where he introduced his version of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I like him, good music. I've never seen him in concert.

 

[Praying Colonel]

He was everywhere in the 70s and I admit the overexposure got the best of me. As I got older I got an appreciation for how talented he really is.

A couple of videos by music producer Rick Beato breaking down 2 of his songs and how great they really are:

 

[NAB]

A fan , saw him in Las Vegas a few years ago.

 

[DeeBee3]

I really enjoy his music and his talent. Not of that era but learned of him myself growing up. Saw him in concert (maybe 10-15 years ago) and was impressed how he played for 3 hours without a break and only a few sips of water at the piano.

 

[YachtClubWoman]

Big fan- have seen him in concert 3 times - saw his “1st” farewell tour in Sep 2018. It was a fantastic show.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I like him alot and I've seen him once in concert!
He did a fantastic show!

 

[fly girl]

I like a few of his songs, that is the extent of it for me. Indifferent.

However, I will admit he is very talented.

 

[MIGrandma]

I like most of his music, have never seen him in concert.

 

[Meriweather]

I like him....never been to a concert

 

[LuvOrlando]

Saw him with Billy Joel in NJ in the 90s, wonderful concert we enjoyed.

 

[ronandannette]

I never listen to secular music anymore, unless it’s just to hear it in passing, but Elton John was a big part of my misspent youth. I’ve never seen him in concert, although I have seen the other two of my biggies from that era several times each (Billy Joel and Rod Stewart). I’d go if I had the chance, but it’s unlikely to ever happen now. Oh, and I did love Rocket Man - by far the best of the movie semi-biopics that all came out around the same time - Taron Egerton was masterful.

 

[Micca]

I'm a fan. We've seen him several times since the 80s, always a great show.

 

[GAN]

I watched the Farewell concert from Dodger stadium on Disney+ …it was great! Looks like it’s still on there for anyone with Disney+….

 

[PSUPreston]

I watched the Farewell concert from Dodger stadium on Disney+ …it was great! Looks like it’s still on there for anyone with Disney+….

I did this as well, which was a late night here on the east coast, but it was worth it. I regret not getting tickets when he was in Hershey last spring.

 

[soccerdad72]

Saw him three times in concert - twice on tour with Billy Joel. His last concert with Billy was not great, but otherwise, he's done great shows.

 

[LoveSpringsteen]

I love Elton John for his charitable work and his music. I’ve never seen him in concert.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

One of my all time favorites - have much of his music and have seen him in concert once later in his career - still had a lot of energy, and so much music to choose from for his performances. So glad we got to see him in person. One of just a very few 'must do' concerts on our bucket list!

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm a fan, and also saw him in concert with Billy Joel back in the 90s. (I tried to quote, but my phone is refusing to play nicely.)