Elton John @ ewood

brexit · Post by **brexit** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:50 pm

I'll kick this one off as I am bored stiff.
Biggest crowd of the season?
Anyone attending?

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:54 pm

I got my Mum 2 tickets for her birthday

My dads not to happy coz he's got to go with her

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:56 pm

I'm not going, but I'd expect it to be a good show.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:00 pm

I wonder if the Venky's Out mob will be planning any publicity stunts for this?

Sure to be something that will really hit them where it hurts - maybe handing out leaflets will do the trick.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:02 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:I got my Mum 2 tickets for her birthday

My dads not to happy coz he's got to go with her

I'll take her!

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:09 pm

Tickets still available so I heard.

IWOODLOVETT · Post by **IWOODLOVETT** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:11 pm

I'm sure there is a tumbleweed connection there!

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:15 pm

The Venkys are opening the show with a special version of " Sorry seems to be the hardest word "

Zom Zom · Post by **Zom Zom** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:49 pm

I wonder if his classics will get an airing..?

I Guess that's Why they Call Them the Blues?
Made in India
Rocket man (I think it's Gonna be a Long Long Time)
Don't Let Your Son Go Down on Me
Part Time Support
Skyline Chicken
Too Low for the Championship
Club at the End of its Life
Easier to walk away
(Burnley?) This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
Turn the Lights Out when You leave

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:55 pm

Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:10 pm

Why don't Burnley ever host any concerts? Would bring loads of money into the local economy.

bartons baggage · Post by **bartons baggage** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:11 pm

The league one love concert.

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:16 pm

brexit wrote:I'll kick this one off as I am bored stiff.
Biggest crowd of the season?
Anyone attending?

I was at The Stoop, Twickenham (Harlequin's stadium) on Saturday (night). A very good 2 hour show, 7pm until just after 9pm (Elton is 70, after all. And, I was glad to be home early with London Bridge incident a little later). Elton's first performance since his health scare a few weeks back (cancelled the rest of that part of his tour).

The Times review (today) gave the show 3 out of 5. I'd score it 4 stars (and a little bit of spangles). We were all up and dancing to Crocodile Rock. I Want Love was dedicated to Manchester Arena bombing. Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me had all the crowd singing.

It might be the best show at Ewood this year. Recommend you go if you get the chance.

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:45 pm

Mowbray is opening the show with" I'm still standing "

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:49 pm

Paul, did he play 'Benny and the Jets'? (Mrs Vintageclarets favourite Elton song)

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:59 pm

I'm still standing

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:59 pm

Claretitus wrote:Mowbray is opening the show with" I'm still standing "

Although he may be sacked by the encore

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:09 pm

Vintage Claret wrote:Paul, did he play 'Benny and the Jets'? (Mrs Vintageclarets favourite Elton song)

Yes.

I wish I could recall the full play list.

The band were dressed in smart business suits. The drummer (actually I think there were two on drums.... I was in the South Stand, a bit like guessing what was happening in the goal mouth at the JM end...from the back row of the CF) looked like he was Elton's accountant.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:11 pm

Did he play any tunes from the Madame Rao inspired album " Madam across the water " ?

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:23 pm

Paul Waine wrote:Yes.

I wish I could recall the full play list.

The band were dressed in smart business suits. The drummer (actually I think there were two on drums.... I was in the South Stand, a bit like guessing what was happening in the goal mouth at the JM end...from the back row of the CF) looked like he was Elton's accountant.

No need to rely on your memory:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elton-joh ... 70f7b.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

grapidianclaret · Post by **grapidianclaret** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:25 pm

Zom Zom wrote:I wonder if his classics will get an airing..?

I Guess that's Why they Call Them the Blues?
Made in India
Rocket man (I think it's Gonna be a Long Long Time)
Don't Let Your Son Go Down on Me
Part Time Support
Skyline Chicken
Too Low for the Championship
Club at the End of its Life
Easier to walk away
(Burnley?) This Train Don't Stop There Anymore
Turn the Lights Out when You leave

Saturday nights alright for crying.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:35 pm

Got tickets and looking forward to it.

Not everyday you get to see someone like his perform a few miles away, even if it does mean operating behind enemy lines.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:38 pm

Burnleyareback2 wrote:Got tickets and looking forward to it.

Not everyday you get to see someone like his perform a few miles away, even if it does mean operating behind enemy lines.

Do you have a "Venky's In" flag?

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:41 pm

Hahah, I was just reading the posts above and wondering what I do if someone offers me a Venkys out leaflet.

I couldn't possibly accept it.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:45 pm

I suspect the Full Chicken suit will mark you as a Claret anyway...

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:56 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:No need to rely on your memory:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elton-joh ... 70f7b.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, TFC. I'd not found that site before. I know what I'll be doing tomorrow now.

Belial · Post by **Belial** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:14 pm

My GF got tickets and I decided to go with. Partly because as mentioned before, seeing a legend so close to home and at his age is a good opportunity. And partly because I have a handful of Sean Dyche stickers that I intend to paste around Ewood

IrkthePurists · Post by **IrkthePurists** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:20 pm

I'll be there. A birthday present for the wife, but I'm hoping for some guilty pleasure. Looking forward to it more than I'm letting on!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:55 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:Why don't Burnley ever host any concerts? Would bring loads of money into the local economy.

I'm sure I heard once that it wasn't possible to set up at the Turf.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:54 am

ClaretTony wrote:I'm sure I heard once that it wasn't possible to set up at the Turf.

They'd never get the stage down the new tunnel

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Tue Jun 06, 2017 9:54 am

Paul Waine wrote:Thanks, TFC. I'd not found that site before. I know what I'll be doing tomorrow now.

It is a wiki page so accuracy isn't guaranteed.

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Tue Jun 06, 2017 9:56 am

Elton John gives me the creeps. So does Deadwood.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jun 06, 2017 11:20 am

Elton John at Ewood - how long will we be above them in the league - two thoughts in my head this morning and Elton has given me the answer to that question. Just been listening to Rocket Man and the answer is:

And I think it's gonna be a long long time

Jimjan · Post by **Jimjan** » Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:33 pm

Will there be Chicken in a Basket (case) ?

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:48 pm

Was umming and aahing about going but as a previous poster rightly pointed out it's not often you get the chance to see a performer of EJ's calibre so close to home.

Just been on stub hub and ordered 2 tickets in the JW stand - really looking forward to it now - just hope we get there before those 10 men and their dog (Spot) make a mess

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:40 pm

Just dropped mum & dad off there for this

Dad looking very smart in a Claret coloured shirt

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:12 pm

My Mrs has gone. She was worried about what footwear to wear. I told her not to worry if there were no boards down as the pitch would be in pristine condition, for very good reason. It's had a never ending supply of shite on it all season.

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:35 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Elton John at Ewood - how long will we be above them in the league - two thoughts in my head this morning and Elton has given me the answer to that question. Just been listening to Rocket Man and the answer is:

And I think it's gonna be a long long time

Really? We'll see.

Flatline · Post by **Flatline** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:49 pm

Saxoman wrote:Really? We'll see.

Oh dear!

IrkthePurists · Post by **IrkthePurists** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 11:57 pm

Top night. To be performing a two hour set with that enthusiasm at his age is pretty impressive, and his voice belies his years. He can certainly tinkle those ivories too. Glad to have seen him and to see the folk of Blackburrrrrrn smiling for once.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 11:58 pm

Absolutely fantastic evening behind enemy lines. A great show and a great atmosphere.

I don't think Ewood will see crowds like that for some time.

Heavy police presence but I guess that's to stop the locals escaping.

2 of Shadsworths finest removed the the crowd during Rocket Man.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:31 am

If only we had the breadbin.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 10:51 am

Great show and Elton showed what a top class musician and performer he is.
Always thought he was an ok but not great singer but the vocals were spot on tonight.
Highlight for me was the extended version of Rocketman with a spellbinding piano solo intro.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:08 am

What was the gate?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:11 am

Vintage Claret wrote:Highlight for me was the extended version of Rocketman with a spellbinding piano solo intro.

If you can cope with being at Ewood for a few minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLhFOIwRWGY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:31 am

Leisure wrote:What was the gate?

2BR reckoned about 15,000

Foulthrow · Post by **Foulthrow** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:40 am

And they were mainly in the away end.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 12:20 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:Why don't Burnley ever host any concerts? Would bring loads of money into the local economy.

We are still waiting to hear Scotty Arfield's brothers band but it seems even that is too difficult

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 1:16 pm

Vintage Claret wrote:2BR reckoned about 15,000

Think that was the maximum attendance

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 1:48 pm

There would have been thirty thousand plus on but for the boycotted