ELTON JOHN ELECTRIC PROMS + THREE BBC FEATURE SHOWS
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One of the most successful musicians and flamboyant showmen of all time, Elton John has won a multitude of awards from Brits, Grammys, Golden Globes to Oscars. For Elton John Electric Proms, two pianos take center stage. One for Elton, and the other, for an artist who inspired Elton as a young musician; singer-songwriter, Leon Russell. (01:05:48)
01 - Burn Down The Mission
02 - Tiny Dancer
03 - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (featurng Plan B)
04 - A Song for You(Leon Russell)
05 - Monkey Suit
06 - When Love Is Dying
07 - Sad Songs(Say So Much)
08 - This Masquerade (featuring Rumer w/ Leon Russell)
09 - Gone to Shiloh
10 - A Dream Come True
11 - Your Song
12 - The Bitch Is Back
13 - Hey Ahab
DVD format includes the following:
Madman Across The Water: The Making Of Elton John, documentary explores Elton's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s, and his musical heyday. Plus, the backstory to the album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and others. (00:59:35)
For Elton John at the BBC, Elton's career is tracked in archive from BBC Television performances, interviews and news clips. (00:56:58)
During Elton John In Concert, Elton sings the early songs he co-wrote with lyricist Bernie Taupin, including Your Song, Border Song, Take Me to the Pilot, 60 Years On and Burn Down the Mission, accompanied by his band, background singers, a string section and arranger/conductor Paul Buckmaster. (00:28:00)
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