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Elton John:One Night Only

Elton John (Actor), Bryan Adams (Actor), David Mallet (Director) | Rated: NR (Not Rated) | Format: DVD
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Elton John has had too many hits over the last three decades for the 12 songs in this collection to seriously be considered his "greatest," but that's hair-splitting. This hourlong concert, performed by John, his band, and several guest singers before a packed house at New York's Madison Square Garden in October 2000, certainly does contain some of his (and lyricist Bernie Taupin's) best and most popular tunes, like "Candle in the Wind," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," and "Your Song." And while Elton is a rather unlikely pop star these days--chubby, middle-aged, far less flamboyant than in his '70s heyday--he can still put on a good show, and that's just what he and his band (including longtime cohorts Davey Johnstone on guitar and Nigel Olsson on drums) do.

Some of his choices for guests are a bit puzzling: Bryan Adams adds little excitement to "Sad Songs (Say So Much)," while singer Ronan Keating of the British group Boyzone, a virtual unknown in the United States, is superfluous on "Your Song," perhaps Elton's most enduring tune (revived to considerably better effect on the Moulin Rouge soundtrack). On the other hand, Billy Joel is a good foil for Elton on "Yellow Brick Road," Mary J. Blige adds some soulful fervor to "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues," Kiki Dee shows up to duet with Elton on "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" for the first time in several eons, and the young American singer Anastacia is a revelation on a hard-rocking "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting." --Sam Graham

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1. Funeral For A Friend (Love Lies Bleeding) 2. Candle In The Wind 3. Bennie And The Jets 4. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (w/Billy Joel) 5. Someone Saved My Life Tonight 6. Little Jeannie 7. Philadelphia Freedom 8. Tiny Dancer 9. Can You Feel The Love Tonight? 10. Daniel 11. Rocket Man 12. Club At The End Of The Street 13. Blue Eyes 14. I Guess That's Why They Call It The bBues (w/Mary J. Blige) 15. The One 16. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That 17. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word 18. Sacrifice 19. Come Together 20. Your Song (w/Ronan Keating) 21. Sad Songs (Say So Much) (w/Bryan Adams) 22. I'm Still Standing 23. Crocodile Rock 24. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) (w/Anastacia) 25. The Bitch Is Back 26. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 27. Don't Go Breaking My Heart (w/Kiki Dee)

Aditional Bonus Music video:

I Want Love

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Nearly Perfect Show! April 24 2004
By Martin A Hogan TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
This is how a concert should be recorded! Twenty seven hit songs are remixed with this fantastic DTS Surround Sound (one of the best live recordings yet - on par with the Bee Gees "One Night Only"). Opening with the full length version of "Funeral For A Friend", you can feel and hear the heavy bass and soaring synthesizers that start the show. It never lets up with hit after hit. Elton peppers his show with guest appearances (Billy Joel at his best), Mary J. Blige (sings perfectly, but seems nervous), Ronan Keating (wonderful and smacking of confidence), Bryan Adams (excellent), Anastacia (vibrant) and Kiki Dee (what a way to end the show - with a classic duet). One can see from the list that the emphasis is on the seventies hits and that's just fine. The light show is brilliantly spot-on and every member of the band seems like a star. The direction works extremely well, except (and this is a big complaint), there are too many cuts to audience members. It is distracting to see close ups of fans dancing and singing. I am sure the intent was to personalize the show, but it just becomes annoying. I don't watch other people when I go to a show. However, this is the only thing I can find less than perfect about Elton John's performance. It is the sound that matters and this is simply the best live recording to date. The bonus extra video of Robert Downing, Jr. singing "I Want Love" is brilliant.
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Elton John Sep 21 2011
Format:DVD
Excellent! did I say excellent!! this is a must see,loved it from start to finish.This will be one of my favorites to watch again,and again!
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Elton's Best Live DVD Ever July 18 2004
Format:DVD
This is he complete concert that was the basis for the CBS special "One Night Only. This is the complete 27 - song concert. The tv special and video cassette had just 12 songs. The cd had a little more with I think 17 or 18 songs. But this dvd shows the whole show. What it is is possibly Elton's best concert ever.

Elton was clearly in top form this evening. He is energetic, his keyboard playing is robust, and his voice is as powerful as it was thirty years ago. The show kicks off with Elton doing side one of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". The best of these performances is the opening "Funeral For A Friend"/"Love Lies Bleeding" (this is one of the many songs I was surprised he did) and "Bennie And The Jets". "Candle In The Wind" is also well. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" with Billy Joel is good, but I prefer if Elton had done it alone. What I really liked about this concert is in additon to doing the familliar classics like "Philadelphia Freedom", "Daniel" and "Rocket Man", he does many of the less successful and therefore less popular hits. These include "Blue Eyes", "Club At The End Of The Street" and "Sacrifice". He also shys away from the hits concept and does a blistering cover of The Beatles classic "Come Together" (in tribute to John Lennon).

The guest stars are a mixed bag. Like everybody else, I was glad to know that Elton had Kiki Dee come on to the stage to do "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with him for the first time since Live Aid in 1985. Mary. J. Blige gives a soulful flare to "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues". As I said earlier, Billy Joel was okay on "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". Bryan Adams was a nice surprise on "Sad Songs (Say So Much)". On the other hand, Ronan Keaing was unncessary for "Your Song" and Anastacia could've been cut out on "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting".

Overall, a great dvd. As I said many times, this is Elton at his best. I just wish they made an accompanying documenetary. The only extra is the video for the (then) new single "I Want Love". Elton doesn't even appear in it. Instead, Robert Downey, Jr. lipsynchs to the song. But still, you must get this dvd. Also, get the "Live In Barcelona" dvd.

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Most recent customer reviews
Good for Elton John devotees, just okay for others
Elton John can't sing the old songs as he once did, so he cranks up the lights and the glitz and the volume. Rather uneven with a series of duets interspersed. Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by My Twin
Shows A Lot More Than The Live Album
In 2000, Elton recorded a live album and tv special entitled "One Night Only". The album hit first and only included 17 songs from the concerts at Madison Sqaure Garden. Read more
Published on May 31 2004 by Anthony Nasty
It is a good concert and Ronan Keating is excellent
I read the previous reviews and would agree with them. The only comment I want to add is that the Irish singer Ronan Keating whom several reviewers found not-so-pleasant was... Read more
Published on May 31 2004
A must for Elton fans!
A great venue, a great show, and a great entertainer. Tireless energy, editing and production is first class...gotta have this! Read more
Published on May 19 2004 by Parker
SOUND QUALITY IS NOT GOOD
I just purchases this DVD, after reading all the glowing reviews. Does anyone else hear the audio level changing, or fading in and out. Read more
Published on May 13 2004
Elton John Is "The One"
Madison Square Garden Is Elton John's Favourite Palce To Preforame, You can realy tell in this dvd, You need to see this concert if you love songs like: Rocket Man,Candle in the... Read more
Published on May 4 2004
BEST ELTON JOHN LIVE CONCERT EVER
This is the best live concert i ever seen. The sound, the guest that Elton invite to his show, ( particulary Bryan Adams, Ronan Keaten, and Kiki Dee ), the incredible talent of one... Read more
Published on April 1 2004 by alejandro nowinski
If you can't see Elton John in performace, get this DVD
My wife and I saw Elton John in performance a few years ago in Knoxville. I was stunned from the first note to the encore. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2004 by Steve Martin
best dvd out there
Music is great, band is tight and very professional. Elton John is the consimate musician. So inspiring and as guests are brought on to sing Elton just steps up even more. Read more
Published on Mar 9 2004 by Robert J. Wood
A Great Concert
When it comes to live performances, few can top Elton John. Whether it's his outrageous costumes, his kicking of the piano bench or his stunts like dancing atop the piano, Elton... Read more
Published on Mar 7 2004 by anthony nasti
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