It's awesome to hear live stuff from this early era, when EJ was still out to prove himself. He's always put on a good show, but the way he, Nigel, and Dee stretched themselves musically in the trio format was just wonderful. Thanks for posting!
Sat in the first row of the box seats for this show. Only his 24th in the U.S, he opened for The Byrds. He'd only had a few songs playing on the radio, but everyone sat up when he came out, dressed in a vaudeville suit, and I recall he had a beard. Nigel's drum kit was among the biggest I'd ever seen. What an amazing performance. He did a few of those "keyboard handstands," too. (He was 23; I was 14.)
this was the beginning of a 5 year streak of gold from Elton. 2 or 3 albums a year. Every song memorable and moving.
It's awesome to hear live stuff from this early era, when EJ was still out to prove himself. He's always put on a good show, but the way he, Nigel, and Dee stretched themselves musically in the trio format was just wonderful. Thanks for posting!
Sat in the first row of the box seats for this show. Only his 24th in the U.S, he opened for The Byrds. He'd only had a few songs playing on the radio, but everyone sat up when he came out, dressed in a vaudeville suit, and I recall he had a beard. Nigel's drum kit was among the biggest I'd ever seen. What an amazing performance. He did a few of those "keyboard handstands," too. (He was 23; I was 14.)
too bad you didnt have a camera with you lol
Now this was Elton John!
no... it's just one of the pics I choose of the early elton..