Elton John

ELTON JOHN - November 16, 2005

Elton John was originally scheduled to perform at the Colonial Center on March 16, 2005, but due to an illness, his date was rescheduled for November 16. Sir Elton had previously played at the arena on a joint tour with "The Piano Man" Billy Joel in 2003. Sir Elton was on tour this year to promote his new album "The Peachtree Road."

Seen around the arena on event day: Elton John's driver was seen walking "The Rocket Man's" dog around backstage all day, and even brought the dog out on the floor to stand next to the stage when Elton came out to perform. Also, if Elton was tired from the previous night's activities and performance at the annual Country Music Awards in New York, he certainly didn't show it as he rocked out the following songs to an excited and packed house. And speaking of celebrities, a rumor was floating around the arena on the day of the show that actress Hilary Swank ("Million Dollar Baby") was on the guest list.

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SETLIST:
The Weight of the World
Porch Swing in Tupelo
Answer in the Sky
Turn the Lights Out When You Leave
My Elusive Drug
They Call Her the Cat
Freaks in Love
All That I'm Allowed
Funeral/Love Lies
Bennie & The Jets
Daniel
Pilot
Rocket Man
Blues
Sorry (EJ Solo)
Tiny Dancer
Philadelphia Freedom
Sad Songs
Someone Saved My Life Tonight
Levon
Don't Let the Sun
Saturday Night
Encore: Crocodile Rock, Your Song

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