Elton John, a Favorite of Trump, Performs at the Biden White House
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/23/us/politics/elton-john-white-house.htmlThe British pop superstar, who had avoided performing for President Bidens predecessor, was also presented with the National Humanities Medal.
For anyone who was listening, Elton Johns music was the unofficial soundtrack to Donald J. Trumps presidency. The songs Tiny Dancer and Rocket Man were pumped into the background of his political rallies at earsplitting decibels. A copy of Mr. Johns 1972 album, Honky Château, became a diplomatic gift for North Koreas dictator. The singers crowd sizes were both a presidential fixation and an aspiration.
Which is why it was so interesting that Mr. John, a superstar and longtime activist, played at the White House on Friday as a guest of President Biden and Jill Biden, the first lady, years after sidestepping Mr. Trumps overtures.
OAITW r.2.0
(24,514 posts)Love it though....another direct hit to the ego of Donald Trump. How many more hits before he implodes?
Mike Nelson
(9,960 posts)... it had been televised! James Taylor recently played, too, and the news covered only Biden thanking him. Also, we know who watches all the all news TV stations all day - it would be great to see Elton John performing for the Bidens!
BumRushDaShow
(129,165 posts)(as a note, I saw EJ in concert here in Philly for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour back in 2019)
hlthe2b
(102,304 posts)Elton was very touched and emotional by the award given to him by Biden. And having Ryan White's mother there--whew. How could so many years have passed already? Those saying they are not real "fans" of John's music, ought to be fans, (at least) of his AIDs activism, which has been unsurpassed.
BumRushDaShow
(129,165 posts)His "final" (world) tour has been going for 4 years (with a pandemic pause in there) and his show's production is amazing.
Glad to see his hubby was there too! Don't know if they brought the kids but I know that with all the honors he has received over many decades, he seemed genuinely surprised at this one.
BumRushDaShow
(129,165 posts)(after all these many years, his voice hasn't changed! )
Mike Nelson
(9,960 posts)... thank you for finding and posting these!
BumRushDaShow
(129,165 posts)I love to listen to both!! And all one needed was a piano and a mic and the other a guitar and a mic and off they went.
no_hypocrisy
(46,133 posts)putting him on the program without asking, without getting a confirmation. Elton John just simply refused to accommodate TFG.
hlthe2b
(102,304 posts)for him to be chosen to perform at an American inauguration of President. Nice sidestep, I think.
twodogsbarking
(9,768 posts)I even have the t-shirt.
tanyev
(42,577 posts)And Taron Egerton was fantastic.