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Elton John

Royal Albert Hall, LondonThere are times when even pop's king of excess longs for a break from it all. This was one such occasion. Elton John has taken time off from his extravagant Red Piano tour to play a few pared-down gigs, and this show – a benefit aimed at funding an organ for the Royal Academy of Music – was a formidable display of keyboard and vocal prowess."I never thought I'd be doing a concert to buy a new organ," he quipped, earning a respectful chuckle from an audience...

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11:30 on September 23 2009

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CNN Showbiz — On a recent tour of a Ukrainian orphanage, Elton John and his partner met Lev, a 14-month old HIV-positive boy. more info
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Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonThere are times when even pop's king of excess longs for a break from it all. This was one such occasion. Elton John has taken time off from his ... more info
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