Elton John
Harris Beattie as Billy Elliot. Photo by Manuel Harlan
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My heart sank when I saw those two boys walking behind the coffin ... I thought that was the hardest thing, I can't imagine at that young age having to walk in the public, following your mother's coffin. And the next time we're in the Abbey it's to see him walking up the aisle with a beautiful woman, the love of his life, I think it's the most joyous result and I'm sure Diana would be very, very happy about it.
The melody used to drive the song, but when we went into grunge, it became monotone and then disappeared. I still like a good song, whether it’s from Grand Funk or Elton John.
He may have been hiding in the men’s room, calling home to order more light bulbs. You can imagine the rising panic in his voice: ‘They had two thousand and eight drummers, all lit up. Yes, two thousand and eight. And what have we got so far? Elton John on a trampoline.’More quotes »
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Drops: 'Magic Hour,' by Scissor Sisters
a dance album that's shockingly all about, well, fun!"Baby Come Home," the Legend collaboration, is a throwback to the Elton John -styled, '70s-influenced dance numbers like "Take Your Mama" that made them stars in the first place. "Inevitable," a sleek soul Read more »
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Elton John in hospital with 'serious infection'
Elton John has been forced to cancel three upcoming concerts due to a respiratory infection, the superstar singer announced Thursday morning. According to information sent out by John's publicist, he developed a "serious respiratory infection" over the weekend Read more »
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New Elvis Presley exhibit opens at Graceland
tour; a leather jacket worn by Bob Dylan that appears on the album cover "Real Live"; and artifacts from James Brown, Elton John , Joan Jett , Bruce Springsteen , The Beatles , Katy Perry and other performers.This year marks the 35th anniversary of Elvis' Read more »
Around the web
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'Recovering' Elton at Elliot gala
May 2012 Last updated at 03:54 ET By Neil Smith Arts reporter, BBC News Sir Elton John attended the gala with his civil partner David Furnish (left) Sir Elton John has helped his musical of Billy Elliot celebrate seven years in the West End, a week after being 55 m ago from BBC News Read more »
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Sir Elton John bounces back after illness as he and David Furnish mark the Billy Elliot musical's 3000th London show
forced to cancel several gigs earlier this month after being hospitalised for a serious respiratory infection. But Sir Elton John appeared to have bounced back from his health scare, and looked the picture of health as he and husband David Furnish helped celebrate 3:10 AM from Daily Mail - UK Read more »
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Elton John back in action after illness
John will resume his scheduled world tour later this week after recuperating from a serious chest infection which sent him to a Los Angeles hospital last week. The iconic piano man will begin his summer road trip with a June 1 kick-off in Wetzlar, Germany, 5/30/12 from LiveDaily Read more »
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Elton John Feeling Better
good news for Elton John fans. Word is the piano pounder is feeling much better after a respiratory infection forced him to cancel three shows in Las Vegas. Word of Elton’s health situation came from his civil partner David Furnish. Speaking to reporters in 5/30/12 from Pollstar Venue Listings Read more »
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Quick Hits: No Doubt, Bob Dylan, Silversun Pickups / The Temper Trap, Volbeat, Smashing Pumpkins, Elton John, The Shins, LCD Soundsystem, The Bee Gees, The Darkness, Ween, Rome, ZZ Top, Doc Watson
imagine their own vision of the songs on Oceania. More information on the campaign is available at www.smashingpumpkins.com. Elton John is expected to return to the stage this week, after a serious respiratory infection hospitalized the singer last week. According 5/30/12 from Friday Morning Quarterback Read more »
