Good value for money, great show, worthwhile extras
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No matter if you're an Elton John fan or not, this boxed set is fantastic viewing for all age groups. The TV version was shown earlier in the year to celebrate Elton's 60th birthday but was a mix of music & boring celebrity talk in between. This DVD focuses purely on the music & features the complete show live at Madison Square Garden in New York with a huge crowd including many famous names in the crowd such as Bill Clinton.
The concert not only celebrates Elton's 60th birthday but also his record breaking 60th appearance at this stadium. That in its self is breath taking, how many non-American artists could full this stadium 60 times over in the past 30+ years?
The boxed set comes with two DVDs & a CD (more about that later), it features 33 songs sung on stage with the band & backing vocals. Songs such as:
Sixty years on Hercules Burn down the mission Daniel Rocket man Sorry seems to be the hardest word Bennie & the jets Tiny dancer Philadelphia freedom Sad songs Don't let the sun go down on me I'm still standing Bitch is back Crocodile rock Saturdays nights alright for fighting Funeral for a friend/Love lies bleeding Your song & many more
What makes this concert rather interesting is the material he plays from the early days rather than in recent years, a real treat for hardcore fans. Another DVD features rare unseen material from 1970-2006. It includes the oldest known film of Elton from Swiss TV, singing Border song. There is also film of Elton & the band from the Royal variety performance in London in 1972 singing a 'wooden' version of Crocodile rock. Also rare material from Edinburgh sung live in 1976 & from the Royal festival hall, London in 1972.
The separate CD features a bonus live album, also contained in the box set is a small version of the programme from that 60th performance & information on the songs, a poster & a laminated pass for the concert. There are no 'hissy fits' from Elton to be seen & the concert is suitable for the whole family to watch. His live performance is very slick & professional & the DVD is good value for money.
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Good
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