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1972 - 2004
November 19, 1972 U.S. CONCERT - New York City, New York.
November
20, 1972 U.S. CONCERT - New York City, New York.
January 20, 1973 U.S. CONCERT - Carnegie Hall, New York City,
New York.
September 23, 1973 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
November 28, 1974
U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Gardens, New York City, New York.
November 29, 1974 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square
Gardens, New York City, New York.
August 10, 1976 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
August
11, 1976 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
August 12, 1976 U.S. CONCERT - Madison
Square Garden, New York City, New York.
August 13, 1976 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New
York.
August 15, 1976 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
August 16, 1976 U.S.
CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
August 17, 1976 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden,
New York City, New York.
End of a week of shows at M.S.G. Guests that performed during encore included: Alice Cooper, Divine,
Billie Jean King, Kiki Dee and the New York Community Choir.
September 1977 U.S. CONCERT - Dr. Pepper Festival,
Central Park, New York City, New York. Elton John joined Bonnie Raitt and Kiki Dee onstage.
November 6, 1977 U.S.
AWARD - Madison Square Garden Hall Of Fame. Elton is the first non-sports inductee into the M.S.G. Hall.
November 7,
1977 U.S. TV - Mike Douglas Show (Syndicated) Elton interview at Tavern On The Green, New York City, New York.
September
13, 1980 U.S. CONCERT - Central Park, New York City, New York. "Elton John Goes Quackers" 1981 U.S. TV & VIDEO
- LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK (HBO cable network) Cable-TV special (and video) from a free concert in New York City's Central
Park on September 13, 1980.
August 5, 1982 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
August
6, 1982 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
August 7, 1982 U.S. CONCERT - Madison
Square Garden, New York City, New York.
March 1988 U.S. AWARD PRESENTATION - Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, New York. Elton John inducts the Beach Boys.
October 21, 1988 U.S. CONCERT
- Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
October 22, 1988 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York
City, New York.
October 1989 U.S. CONCERTS - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
May 17, 1990
U.S. TV TAPING - MTV "UNPLUGGED", Chelsea Studios, New York City, New York. "Flowers For The One"
March 10, 1991
U.S. CONCERT - Sting's Rainforest Benefit - Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York.
1991 U.S. VIDEO - Lennon: A
Tribute Imagine (John Lennon) - Elton John from Elton's concert in New York's Central Park.
March 12, 1992
U.S. CONCERT - Sting's Rainforest Foundation Benefit, New York City, New York. Also appearing on the bill: Natalie Cole,
Don Henley and James Taylor.
August 21, 1992 U.S. CONCERT - Shea Stadium, New York City, New York (with Eric Clapton).
August
22, 1992 U.S. CONCERT - Shea Stadium, New York City, New York (with Eric Clapton).
October 5, 1992 U.S. CONCERT
- Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
Octover 7, 1992 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York
City, New York.
1992 U.S. CONCERT - Concert benefiting the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation - Madison Square Garden,
New York City, New York Concert featuring Elton John, George Michael, Whoopi Goldberg, Bruce Hornsby and Lionel Richie.
January
19, 1994 U.S. AWARD - Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, New York City, New York.
+Daniel
+I'm Still
Standing
+Candle In The Wind
Elton John is inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Axl Rose (of Guns & Roses)
gave Elton's induction speech, saying: "Nobody has been there more for inspiration than Elton John. "Elton called up Bernie
Taupin and said, "Without him, I couldn't be here." Elton John, and all other inductees, are featured at the Rock And Roll
Hall Of Fame web site.
He is featured on the above songs during the all-star jam session that occurs each year. Elton did
not participate in the jam or on any other songs played by the other inductees: Eric Clapton: White Room and Crossroads; Neil
Young: Rockin' In The Free World and Mother Earth; Bob Dylan: Like A Rolling Stone and Knocking On Heavens Door; The Kinks:
Lola and You Really Got Me; Led Zeppelin: Trampled Underfoot and Achilles Last Stand.
April 9, 1994 U.S. CONCERT
- Sting's Rainforest Benefit - Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York. Elton continues his tradition of appearing at the fundraising
concert.
April 12, 1995 U.S. CONCERT - Sting's Rainforest Benefit. Elton John and Billy Joel both join Sting, Bruce
Springsteen, Paul Simon, Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor and Jessye Norman for the concert.
October 12, 1995 U.S. CONCERT
- Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
October 13, 1995 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York
City, New York.
October 20, 1995 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. Closing night of
the Made In England Tour.
April 1, 1996 U.S. BROADWAY - Aida "Formal Presentation" New Amsterdam Theatre, New York
City, New York. A new musical by Elton John and Tim Rice. Originally planned to open Disney's refurbished theatre. The
Lion King will have that honour.
April 1996 U.S. CONCERT - Sting's Rainforest Foundation Benefit.
June 1,
1996 U.S. BROADWAY - The Lion King & Aida Open casting calls for children's parts in the musicals under development.
October
15, 1997 U.S. BROADWAY - The Lion King (New Amsterdam Theatre, New York City, New York.) Preview engagement. Opening night
will be November 13, 1997.
November 13, 1997 U.S. BROADWAY - The Lion King (New Amsterdam Theatre, New York City,
New Yrok.) Opening night
December 1, 1997 U.S. CONCERT - An Evening For La Fenice, Carnegie Hall, New York City,
New York.
+Live Like Horses
Solo piano performance. A benefit for Venice's La Fenice ("The Phoenix") opera house that
was destroyed by fire earlier this year. The concert will feature singers: Paul Groves, Thomas Hampson, Manfred Hemm, Luis
Lima, James Morris, Regina Resnik, Ruth Ann Swenson, Carol Vaness; conductor Nello Santi, The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and
Collegiate Chorale and special guest Elton John. Tickets range from $35. to $25,000. (for 8 tickets).
Special Event-February
5, 1998 U.S. CONCERT - The White House, Washington D.C.
+Your Song
+Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
+Mony Mony
- Elton John and Stevie Wonder
Elton John played at a dinner for British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie.
This
was Elton's first ever performance at the White House. Elton said that he wasn't nervous about performing for such a power-packed
audience: "I'm used to playing anywhere. I'm not fussy. It's a bit like playing at a wedding reception." Elton introduced
Stevie Wonder as "one of the all-time great musicians."
May 11, 1998 U.S. CONCERT - Avery Fisher Hall, New York
City, New York.
October 13, 1998 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
October 14,
1998 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York.
October 17, 1998 U.S. CONCERT - Madison
Square Garden, New York City, New York.
October 18, 1998 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New
York.
March 15, 1999 U.S. AWARD PRESENTATION - Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction, Waldof Astoria Hotel New York
City, New York. Elton John gave the induction speech for Dusty Springfield as she was granted admittance to the Hall Of Fame.
Dusty Springfield died on March 2, 1999. In an interview published at the announcement, Elton John said, "I volunteered because
I loved her so much." Elton said she'd been the first performer he had ever idolised. "Hers was the first fan club I belonged
to. I had pictures of Dusty all over my walls," he said. When he learnt of her death, Sir Elton sang one of Springfield's
hits, I Only Want to Be With You, on March 2nd to an audience in Peoria, Illinois, as a tribute. "Dusty, wherever you are,
this one's for you, my love, with all my love," he said. At the ceremony, Elton calls Dusty "the greatest white female singer
that has ever lived... besides Tiffany," and adds, "I love you Dusty. You are enough to turn a gay boy straight... well not
really!" Elton did not perform during the traditional jam session.
March 16, 1999 U.S. AWARD PRESENTATION
- Inagural RIAA Diamond Award Presentation, Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York. The Diamond Award is a new RIAA certification
for unit sales. The RIAA Gold (for 500,000 units), Platinum (for 1 million units) and "multi-Platinum" awards have been issued
in the past. The Diamond award recognizes sales of 10 million units of a single title. 62 albums will be reconized at this
ceremony, with many of the artists appearing. Included in the recepient list: Elton John, Billy Joel, Boyz II Men, AC/DC and
Boston.
April 13, 1999 U.S. CONCERT & TV - Divas Live '99 (VH1 cable network) - Beacon Theatre, New York City,
New York.
+The Bitch Is Back - Elton John & Tina Turner
+Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Elton John - piano
+Written
In The Stars - Elton John & LeAnn Rimes
+Like Father Like Son
+I'm Still Standing
Elton John performs
live with some of his band: Davey Johnstone, Jack Bruno, Bob Birch, John Mahon and Guy Babylon. The concert is in support
of the VH1 Save The Music charity, supporting music education in U.S. schools.
Cher said: "If you are going to have a guy,
then Elton is the most diva-guy I know."
Stars of the show: Whitney Houston, Cher, Tina Turner and Brandy. Guests: LeAnn
Rimes, Faith Hill, Chaka Khanand and Mary J. Blige.
Yamaha's Summer of 1999 edition of Accent magazine featured
an article and pictures about the show.
Prior to the show, Elton John was rumoured to be the surprise "diva". The show's
advertising said, "... and a very special diva you have to see to believe."
April 17, 1999 U.S. CONCERT - 9th Anniversary
Rainforest Concert, Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York.
October 15, 1999 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New
York City, New York. Elton John's 48th concert at Madison Square Garden. The New York Post published a review by Dan
Aquilante under the headline ELTON'S CHEAP THRILLS FALL FLAT. Here are some (lots of?) excerpts:The flamboyant days of Sir
Elton John - the gap-toothed Brit piano man - may not be over, but as his latest Madison Square Garden appearance shows, he's
learning to live more simply.
The no-frills event mostly highlighted the man's greatest hits - and would have given nearly
any keyboard ace serious pianist's envy. But the program itself was slow-paced and ballad-filled.
[Your Song] a tune that
thrilled the decidedly older crowd in the nearly sold-out house.
Like the night's staging and musical arrangements, John
dressed simply, in basic black, albeit stitched with a splash of silver spangle on the shoulder and jacket pocket. It [a solo
concert] was a daring step - and ultimately unsuccessful. With John, to keep things interesting requires a fatter sound, with
guitars and drumming. The mid-tempo ballads, such as "Daniel", and one of his first, written with longtime lyricist Bernie
Taupin, "Skyline Pigeon", were pretty, but elicited lots of yawns. The biggest hit of the early, slow-death-by-ballads
show, was a rollicking version of "Honky Cat". Yet even in that piece, John's excellent piano noodlings didn't unglue the
fans from their seats.
To keep things visually interesting - a hard task when you consider John is chained to the piano
- the video boys superimposed EJ's kisser over a spacescape during Rocketman [sic]. On that video, a giant Elton dodged moons
and the rings of Saturn as he whizzed through the video space scene while playing the tune.
In spite of being in good,
clear voice, John insisted on pushing his pipes through a number of effects - including echo machines and filters to fatten
his sound.
Of the few fast-paced numbers, "Philadelphia Freedom" was one of the evening's best. He played it with a funk
piano and featured an excellent extended solo. That was also true for the evening's other highlights, "I Guess That's Why
They Call It the Blues", and the well known anthem, "Crocodile Rock".
In all, this was the kind of show that didn't belong
at Madison Square Garden. It needed the intimacy of a small house, say the Beacon, or even the Hammerstein.
October 16, 1999 U.S. CONCERT - Madison Square Garden,
New York City, New York Same set list as October 15. Elton's 49th show at the Garden.
Feb. 22, 2000 U.S. BROADWAY
- AIDA, Palace Theatre, New York City, New York. Previews begin for Disney's first musical written for the stage opens on
Broadway. Opening night is scheduled for March 23.
March 2000 INTERNET - eltonjohn.com The launch of an official
web site for Elton John.
March 10, 2000 U.S. STUDIO - New York Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? - Moby - Elton
John: backing vocals The royalties from the sales of the single will be donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
March
23, 2000 U.S. BROADWAY - AIDA, Palace Theatre, New York City, New ,York.
Opening night of Disney's first musical written
for the stage opens on Broadway. Book by Linda Woolverton. Music by Elton John. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Robert Falls.
Choreography by Wayne Cilento. Cast: Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherie Scott. Synopsis: The tale of Aida, made famous by
Verdi's 1871 opera, concerns an enslaved African princess, Aida, and her doomed love for the captain of the Egyptian guard,
Radames, who is in turn desired by Aida's royal mistress, Amneris. Other credits: Bob Crowley (Sets and Costumes), Natasha
Katz (Lighting), Steve Kennedy (Sound), Paul Bogaev (Musical Director), Henry David Hwang (Creative Consultant).
April
3, 2000 US AWARD - 11th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, New York City, New York
At the first ceremony of its 11th Annual
Media Awards Presented by ABSOLUT VODKA, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) presented awards to media
and entertainment industry outlets, as well as to Elton John and Marlo Thomas, for their contributions to the ongoing battle
to ensure fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the media.
At
the ceremony, GLAAD honored Sir Elton with the organization's Vito Russo Entertainer Award, which is named in honor of one
of GLAAD's founders and author of The Celluloid Closet. Each year, the award is presented to an openly lesbian or gay individual
who has achieved excellence in a specific area of media and has furthered the visibility and understanding of the lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender community through her/his work.
April 3, 2000 US CONCERT - This Is Your Song: Broadway
Sings Elton John, New Amsterdam Theatre, New York New York
+Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
+The Last Song
+Circle
Of Life
Elton John was feted by Broadway stars at the New Amsterdam Theatre in a concert to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity
Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). Nathan Lane and Christine Baranski were the hosts. They were joined by Sandra Bernhard, Betty Buckley,
Mario Cantone, Lea DeLaria, Ann Duquesnay, Linda Eder, Victor Garber, Deborah Gibson, Sam Harris, Heather Headley, Jennifer
Holliday, Jeremy Kushnier, Andrea McArdle, Orfeh, Adam Pascal, Jason Raize and Sherie René Scott.
Sandra Bernhart did
a wonderful, dark version of Madman Across The Water, Betty Buckley sang Country Comfort, Honky Cat was performed by Deborah
Gibson, Andrea Mcardle did Bennie And The Jets, and Adam Pascal performed Someone Saved My Life Tonight. Heather Headley came
on stage for a wonderful version of Easy As Life from AIDA.
At the start of the second half, Elton appeared in one of
the VIP side boxes. He watched most of the second half from there. Making his grand entrance in his "traditional style", Elton
marched on stage, leading a pack of buffed buddies, with his diamond covered shoes leading the way.
April 6, 2000
US BROADWAY - Aida Tentative opening date for the broadway musical.
April 6, 2000 US TV TAPING - An All-Star Tribute
To Joni Mitchell, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York
+Free Man In Paris - Elton John
As part of their TNT
Masters series, cable's TNT filmed a tribute concert to Joni Mitchell. Hosted by Ashley Judd. Along with Mitchell, performers
included Bryan Adams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Elton John, Wynonna Judd, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall, kd lang, James
Taylor, Richard Thompson and Cassandra Wilson. The show aired April 16.
Elton John said playing a Joni Mitchell song while
the author watched was more intimidating than playing for the Queen of England.
April 10, 2000 US STUDIO - New York
City, New York First of two days of recording sessions for the Aida Broadway Original Cast album.
April 11,
2000 US STUDIO - New York City, New York Second of two days of recording sessions for the Aida Broadway Original Cast
album.
April 13, 2000 US CONCERT - Respect, Rainforest Benefit, Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York
+I Put
A Spell On You - Elton John
+Amen - Stevie Wonder, Sting, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor and others
October
20, 2000 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York. The first of two special nights of "greatest
hits" concerts by Elton John, celebrating his career and successful shows at Madison Square Garden. The shows were recorded
and released on video on June 5 2001 and DVD on October 8 2002.
Oct. 21 2000 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden,
New York City, New York
Oct. 18 2001 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York ***POSTPONED***
Due to the September 11, 2001 tagedy in Manhattan, Elton John postpones his own concert until November 28, 2001.
Oct.
19 2001 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York ***POSTPONED***
Due to the September 11 2001
tagedy in Manhattan, Elton John postpones his own concert until November 30, 2001.
Oct. 20 2001 US CONCERT - The
Concert For New York City Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
+Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters - Elton John
Elton
John appears on stage at a show six weeks after the tragedy at the World Trade Center in Manhattan. The concert was organized
by Sir Paul McCartney and the audience consisted of thousands of firefighters, police officers, survivors, families, and fans.
The show lasted six hours and featured an all-star roster of music performers and actors.
After the show, celebrity items
were put up for auction to benefit the victims, including Elton John's grand piano from the show and a guitar autographed
by Bernie Taupin.
The show was released on CD on November 27, 2001 and on DVD on March 12, 2002.
Nov. 27, 2001 US
CD - The Concert For New York City - Various Artists Concert For New York Ciy
+Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters - Elton John
A double CD release of the historic October 20, 2001 concert. Elton John appears on CD2, Track #12. A DVD was released on
March 12, 2002.
Nov .27 2001 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Nov. 28 2001
PRIVATE US CONCERT New York City radio station 95.5 WPLJ held a contest for lunch with Elton John, including a mini concert.
Nov.
28 2001 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York Originally scheduled for October 18, 2001. At
this performance, Elton John broke the record for the most shows ever performed by a single artist or group at madison Square
Garden.
Nov. 30 2001 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City NY Originally scheduled for October 19, 2001.
Mar.
12 2002 US DVD - The Concert For New York City - Various Artists Concert For New York City
+Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters
- Elton John
A 2 DVD set documenting the historic October 20, 2001 concert. The show was also released on CD on November
27, 2001.
Mar. 15, 2002 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York Face-To-Face tour.
Mar.
18, 2002 US CONCERT - Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York Face-To-Face tour.
November 12,
2003 U.S. CONCERT - Enduring Vision charity event, The Capital, New York City, New York
+Your Song
+Don't
Let The Sun Go Down On Me
+Ballad Of The Boy In The Red Shoes
+Bennie And The Jets
An Elton John AIDS Foundation
charity event, 400 tickets at $2,500 each. Dinner was followed by an auction ($110,000 for dinner with Elton and David at
their home in Atlanta) and Sting introduced a brief 50 minute solo performance by Elton.
July 13 2004 New York Radio
City Music Hall New York City, New York
July 14 2004 New York Radio City Music Hall New York
City, New York
July 16 2004 New York Radio City Music Hall New York City, New York
July 17 2004
New York Radio City Music Hall New York City, New York
July 18 2004 New York Radio City Music Hall New
York City , New York
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