11/28/74 - Elton John and John Lennon - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Steve M. · 11-28-2004, 05:09 PM

Thirty years ago today. . . November 28, 1974. The fourth Thursday of the month, it is marked by Americans as Thanksgiving. In New York on this night, an Englishman given the name of Reginald Kenneth Dwight, now known legally and popularly as Elton Hercules John, acknowledges the holiday by mentioning its significance and by then bringing on a special guest at his concert in Madison Square Garden that his audience is certain to be thankful for. . . .

"Ladies and gentlemen, John Lennon!"

John Lennon, the former Beatle, strode on stage with a guitar, and he and Elton John performed their collaborative number-one hit "Whatever Gets You Through the Night." John had promiosed Elton to appear at one of his concerts if the song hit number one, assuming that it wouldn't. Even "Imagine" only hit number three in the States, after all.

The pair then played "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds," a Bealtes song Elton had just covered with help from John - calling himself "the reggae guitars of Dr. Winston O'Boogie." Afterwards, they closed their set by playing a number written by "an old fiance" of John's named Paul - "I Saw Her Standing There."

Lennon left the stage. He had just given the last public perfromance of his career.

The entire three-song set was taped, and their cover of "I Saw Her Standing There" was released as a B-side in America (just like the Bealtes original!), backing Elton's "Philadelphia Freedom."

MaryElizabeth · 11-28-2004, 05:12 PM

My sister wasn't even a month old.

Cactus Jack · 11-28-2004, 07:51 PM

Whoa

Penny Lane · 11-28-2004, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MaryElizabeth
My sister wasn't even a month old.

I was 24 years old!

Jrnygrl · 11-28-2004, 11:58 PM

What a night that must have been for those who were there.

ABlairican Pie · 11-29-2004, 01:15 AM

Thirty years ago, can you imagine. I had just turned 12 the day before.

MaryElizabeth · 11-29-2004, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Penny Lane
I was 24 years old!

I didn't exist!

James · 12-02-2004, 02:50 AM

I was only two at the time!

11-28-2004, 05:09 PM	#1
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	11/28/74 - Elton John and John Lennon Thirty years ago today. . . November 28, 1974. The fourth Thursday of the month, it is marked by Americans as Thanksgiving. In New York on this night, an Englishman given the name of Reginald Kenneth Dwight, now known legally and popularly as Elton Hercules John, acknowledges the holiday by mentioning its significance and by then bringing on a special guest at his concert in Madison Square Garden that his audience is certain to be thankful for. . . . "Ladies and gentlemen, John Lennon!" John Lennon, the former Beatle, strode on stage with a guitar, and he and Elton John performed their collaborative number-one hit "Whatever Gets You Through the Night." John had promiosed Elton to appear at one of his concerts if the song hit number one, assuming that it wouldn't. Even "Imagine" only hit number three in the States, after all. The pair then played "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds," a Bealtes song Elton had just covered with help from John - calling himself "the reggae guitars of Dr. Winston O'Boogie." Afterwards, they closed their set by playing a number written by "an old fiance" of John's named Paul - "I Saw Her Standing There." Lennon left the stage. He had just given the last public perfromance of his career. The entire three-song set was taped, and their cover of "I Saw Her Standing There" was released as a B-side in America (just like the Bealtes original!), backing Elton's "Philadelphia Freedom."
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11-28-2004, 07:51 PM	#3
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11-29-2004, 01:15 AM	#6
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Thirty years ago, can you imagine. I had just turned 12 the day before.
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11-28-2004, 05:12 PM	#2
MaryElizabeth .................... Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 06, 2004 Posts: 3,043	My sister wasn't even a month old.

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Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	What a night that must have been for those who were there.

12-02-2004, 02:50 AM	#8
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	I was only two at the time!