Elton John is a living legend and an inspiration to many artists out there. Over spring break I attended his concert with my family at Madison Square Garden in which he performed for two hours with no intermission. This past concert was his 60th time playing at this famous auditorium. This is an amazing accomplishment and this astounding number gives him the title as performing the most concerts there. The next runner up is Billy Joel, playing there twelve times. The concert sold out at Madison Square Garden in thirty seconds! Elton John said him self at the concert that he loved playing at Madison Square Garden and refers to it as “playing it in his living room.” This has been his favorite venue, which is probably the reason why he chose this place to perform on his birthday. He put on an unforgettable concert.
His concert playlist was:
- Funeral for a Friend
- Saturday Nights alright for Fighting
- Levon
- Mad Man Across the River
- Tiny Dancer
- Philadelphia Freedom
- Yellow Brick Road
- I guess that why they call them the Blues
- Rocket Man
- Best Part of the Day
- Your Never too old to Hold Somebody
- Dreams Come True
- Sad Song
- Take me to the Pilot
- Don’t let the Sun Go Down on Me
- Candle in the Win
- Burn Down the Mission
- Bennie and the Jets
- Bitch is Back
- Crocidile Rock
- Your Song
He also played songs with Leon Russel from their new album.
I have been listening to Elton John all my life and certain songs remind me of various experiences that have happened to me throughout my life, whether it was a family vacation or a feeling I had when I heard the song. His songs also inspire me in a way that I cannot describe. My favorite songs that he played were Tiny Dancer and Bennie and the Jets. I hope that I will be able to see him perform again sometime in the near future.
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