[Politics] Elton John... Brilliant?

[Jeremiah]

Compared to Debbie Harry he was much better vocally than her (both well into there seventies) but given the choice of listening to the greatest hits of Elton John or Blondie it would have to be Blondie for me.

 

[Live by the sea]

Compared to Debbie Harry he was much better vocally than her (both well into there seventies) but given the choice of listening to the greatest hits of Elton John or Blondie it would have to be Blondie for me.

Elton has a lot more hits .

 

[Jeremiah]

Elton has a lot more hits .

True , but I prefer a shorter set

 

[Daddies_Sauce]

Dome Brighton 1979, "Single Man Tour", Elton John on Piano, Ray Cooper on percussions no backing band - It was bloody brilliant , The Argus suggested that RC looked like Steptoe's grandad back then, well the grandads can thankfully still rock.

Brilliant closure to Glastonbury, neighbours were out which was just as well as the volume was wound up!

 

[southstandandy]

He's clearly a talent but his wallpaper music is just not my thing.

I was tuned into the other stage last night.

 

[DJ NOBO]

It says everything about modern day Glastonbury that Elton John headlined.
Good if you’re rich and old, bad if you’re young and not rich.
Glastonbury should be a rite of passage for young people, not their parents.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

It says everything about modern day Glastonbury that Elton John headlined.
Good if you’re rich and old, bad if you’re young and not rich.
Glastonbury should be a rite of passage for young people, not their parents.

So old people can’t enjoy themselves when they get older? What’s your cut off, 50, 60?
One of the joys of going to gigs, is the mix of old and young all enjoying the same thing.

 

[Bodian]

He's clearly a talent but his wallpaper music is just not my thing.

I was tuned into the other stage last night.

I was doing a jigsaw in a different room whilst Mrs Bodian was watching him.

 

[Easy 10]

I'd never considered myself a massive fan (and I'm still not, really). But watching the magnificent Rocketman film a year or two go (Taron Egerton once again superb) reignited my interest in old Reg, as I realised how many of his old songs were absolute BANGERS when I was growing up. I tuned in last night not really knowing what to expect, but bloody hell, what a show he put on. Of course he doesn't still have the power in his voice, but it was a brilliant crowd-pleasing set, with all the hits, and I was thoroughly entertained.

What else matters ? He's a national treasure.

 

[BN41Albion]

It says everything about modern day Glastonbury that Elton John headlined.
Good if you’re rich and old, bad if you’re young and not rich.
Glastonbury should be a rite of passage for young people, not their parents.

Saw plenty of young people in the crowd absolutely loving it

 

[DJ NOBO]

So old people can’t enjoy themselves when they get older? What’s your cut off, 50, 60?
One of the joys of going to gigs, is the mix of old and young all enjoying the same thing.

The only way young people can go to Glastonbury is if they have rich parents.
Ideally it should be cheaper with edgier bands and targeted to younger people. Like I said, a rite of passage.
Even Reading has sold out though. That used to be an alternativeish festival.
There are plenty of other options for oldies, like Lionel Ritchie at Blenheim Palace.

 

[MattBackHome]

It says everything about modern day Glastonbury that Elton John headlined.
Good if you’re rich and old, bad if you’re young and not rich.
Glastonbury should be a rite of passage for young people, not their parents.

Yeah I'm with you in principle, but that ship sailed long ago for Glasto.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The only way young people can go to Glastonbury is if they have rich parents.
Ideally it should be cheaper with edgier bands and targeted to younger people. Like I said, a rite of passage.
Even Reading has sold out though. That used to be an alternativeish festival.
There are plenty of other options for oldies, like Lionel Ritchie at Blenheim Palace.

Ok you want segregation for old people and young people. Discrimination, in other words. Other music festivals cater for more unknown bands.
When does that apply to football?

 

[Stato]

So old people can’t enjoy themselves when they get older? What’s your cut off, 50, 60?
One of the joys of going to gigs, is the mix of old and young all enjoying the same thing.

Its not so much the old, but more the rich and refusing to admit that they're old. Glastonbury is just another thing ruined by gentrification. Loads of things that used to be alternative experiences for the young and disenfranchised are now 'Look at me! Aren't I cool! I'm there!' photo opportunities for the middle aged and wealthy. Too much disposable income and not enough imagination to originate something of their own. They price out the people who made these things exciting in the first place. In terms of the Pyramid Stage, they have not joined in, they have taken over, and now their money and entitlement means that their needs are prioritised. Every year there has to be one giant middle of the road name to keep happy those who are doing the modern version of 'the season'.

Next year Taylor Swift is expected. Now, I'm not a huge fan, but my kids and half of their generation would walk over hot coals to see her live. They'll have little chance of affording or getting a ticket, because it'll be swamped with rich old gits who will know none of her songs, but will be telling everybody at their dinner parties that, as it was only 300 quid, they thought they'd 'take a jaunt down in the 4 by 4 to see what all the fuss was about.'

 

[DJ NOBO]

Ok you want segregation for old people and young people. Discrimination, in other words. Other music festivals cater for more unknown bands.
When does that apply to football?

If it was targeted for young people with young bands and no glamping , old people wouldn’t want to go.
What’s wrong with that ?
Which self respecting 18yo wants to bump
Into their mum at a music festival ?
I’m talking about a general principle in an ideal would though .
You are right - there are plenty of edgier events for younguns.
I guess I just see the takeover of big festivals by the monied as a bit sad.
Elton John predominantly cheered on by people my parents age - a bit sad .

Stato has put it pretty well, above

 

[worthingweird]

I was doing a jigsaw in a different room whilst Mrs Bodian was watching him.

Rock n Roll

 

[peterward]

It says everything about modern day Glastonbury that Elton John headlined.
Good if you’re rich and old, bad if you’re young and not rich.
Glastonbury should be a rite of passage for young people, not their parents.

Like him or loath him, Elton John is one of the most iconic British artists of the last 50 years. A true international superstar.

As he'd never played Glasto before, I thought it brilliantly fitting that his last ever concert in England in his farewell tour, was the closing set in this years festival.

And come on...... the fellas 76, had throat surgery, struggles to walk, but still totally rocked it.

Kids, parents and grandparents all singing along to timeless classics.

It was the perfect ending to the festival and the touring career of a British music icon.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Its not so much the old, but more the rich and refusing to admit that they're old. Glastonbury is just another thing ruined by gentrification. Loads of things that used to be alternative experiences for the young and disenfranchised are now 'Look at me! Aren't I cool! I'm there!' photo opportunities for the middle aged and wealthy. Too much disposable income and not enough imagination to originate something of their own. They price out the people who made these things exciting in the first place. In terms of the Pyramid Stage, they have not joined in, they have taken over, and now their money and entitlement means that their needs are prioritised. Every year there has to be one giant middle of the road name to keep happy those who are doing the modern version of 'the season'.

Next year Taylor Swift is expected. Now, I'm not a huge fan, but my kids and half of their generation would walk over hot coals to see her live. They'll have little chance of affording or getting a ticket, because it'll be swamped with rich old gits who will know none of her songs, but will be telling everybody at their dinner parties that, as it was only 300 quid, they thought they'd 'take a jaunt down in the 4 by 4 to see what all the fuss was about.'

Glastonbury started in 1970 which was my generation, and my generation has kept up with it.
Let the youngsters see their idols at the edgier festivals and build them up. Let them save up for tickets all year round so they can afford to go.
Btw, I saw quite a few youngsters in the sets I watched on tv.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Like him or loath him, Elton John is one of the most iconic British artists of the last 50 years. A true international superstar.

As he'd never played Glasto before, I thought it brilliantly fitting that his last ever concert in England in his farewell tour, was the closing set in this years festival.

And come on...... the fellas 76, had throat surgery, struggles to walk, but still totally rocked it.

Kids, parents and grandparents all singing along to timeless classics.

It was the perfect ending to the festival and the touring career of a British music icon.

That’s what I was saying about Chrissie Hind. She’s 71. My generation.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Terrible singer. Over hyped but that’s pop music. I bet back in the 70s he never thought he would be invited to play Glastonbury.
Ps his parties are bloody loud. I used to live near him.