ELTON JOHN CROCODILE ROCK-ED MY WORLD...

I know I've been a bit slack in keeping my blog up to date recently so I'm going to spend some time over the next few entries. Heading back to the end of November when Rachel, Tom and I went to watch Elton John at the Indoor Stadium. Wow! What a show! Despite the weather being absolutely awful, the stadium was packed and I knew as soon as Elton came on stage we were in for a good show. I think his words were "Singapore - we're gonna rock tonight!" and ironically opening the show on a Sunday with "Saturday Night's Alright". The last time Elton John was here in Singapore was in 2008. He seemed pleased to back stating "it's good to be back" shortly after belting out "I'm Still Standing". 

Elton's band was incredible! A prior to the three hour long concert kicking off he warmed the show up by introducing 2Cellos, a duo who made many people see the humble cello in a brand new light. No one really knew who they were, but they appeared on stage and blasted their way through a version of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal followed by U2's "With or Without You" (a massive favourite of mine) "Welcome to the Jungle" Guns N' Roses, and "Smells like Teen Spirit", the Nirvana number. Originally from Croatia and according to press, a YouTube discovery, these boys were so impressive. Very talented boys. Check out some of their videos on YouTube. Here's Smooth Criminal:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjOQac1vOEc 


They stayed on stage for the duration of the show playing with Elton John and his band, who included drummer Nigel Olsson, the very first member of the band. The jam packed concert saw delivery of hit after hit:
Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
I'm Still Standing
Levon
Madman Across The Water
Holiday Inn
Tiny Dancer
Philadelphia Freedom
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Candle In The Wind
Rocket Man
I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
Hey Ahab
Gone To Shiloh
Monkey Suit
Sacrifice
Honky Cat
Sad Songs (Say So Much)
Daniel
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Are You Ready For Love
Bennie And The Jets
The Bitch Is Back
Crocodile Rock
Your Song
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Circle Of Life

Elton John is a true performer and didn't just sit still at the piano and play. After every song he was up and acknowledging his fans, thanking them and showing off to the who crowd, including those sat behind the stage with minimal view. He even called out to his dear friend Kevin Spacey, who was in the audience (he's recently been in town touring with a theatre group performing Richard III) At one point he clambered up on to the top of the piano and kicked his feet into the air! 

Spending the day and evening with Rachel and Tom to celebrate Rachel's 30th birthday was perfect and  the encore of "Your Song" and Lion King hits "Can You Feel The Love Tonight / Circle Of Life" nearly had me in tears. Another musical legend ticked off my list of acts to see!