Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium

I had high hopes for this but what's happened to his singing style?

He sings like he's got hiccups or something, like an old Irish jig. I can't put it into words but it's very strange, like the words are not joined together.

His band are older than Noah, not that there's anything wrong with this but the production lacked energy.

Elton's add libbing and extra Irish jig shouts got really annoying so I could take no more and switched it off 10 minutes before the end.

If I had tickets for this at the ridiculous amounts he's been charging I'd try to get a refund or sell them on now!

He's a music genius but just leave it at that now!

...I kind of got annoyed watching his orchestra members trying to upstage him.

I know they have been with him a long time, and with Elton pretty much stuck at the piano singing, some of his back line was going crazy, especially that 'lead tambourine-player'/percussionist at the center-top of the stage; they were all well dressed, in jacket and ties (most of the time) The music was terrific, and the mixing top notch !Interesting that it was a Disney production, but did not include Circle of Life, The "O" in Sir Elton's EGOT !

Great guest performances, and just a few essential VIP intro's !

While I did not see it live, the images and colors were very good. The stream was, IMHO better than dealing with being there, and stuck in one place, with probably a limited view, though nothing could beat the experience of this legend live in concert !!

There are actually quite a few reasons why "Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium" shouldn't work. No one has the singing chops at 75 years old that they did in their prime, while an Elton John show isn't necessarily the most conducive to television (basically one man sitting at a piano). But "Farewell" is still a pretty compelling experience. Why? Because it is more of a tribute to John's legacy than anything else.

I don't want to say that the music here is bad--it most certainly is not. When Elton absolutely needs to, he can hit the key vocals and still retains that iconic sound the world knows and loves. But the limitations of the performer are inherent. There's isn't a ton of movement other than his hands flying across the piano.

What director Paul Dugdale does to make up for those limitations, however, is to turn these three hours into as much a celebration of Elton John's legacy as anything else. What really "works" are the pre-show interviews and in-show shots of costumed individuals--young and old--all having a wonderful time. Not only is John's music timeless, but he has also become an icon of and for the LGBT community. The melding of all those varying audiences--especially with zero overt political or social commentary whatsoever to bolster the point--is truly a sight to behold.

Overall, I enjoyed this special and found myself singing along more than I thought I would. What it lacks in the "original" 1975 Dodger Stadium concert in sheer energy it more than makes up for with the legacy component.

Disney, oh Disney... What is happening to you?.

Elton John, and you didn't care to add Circle of life to the show?... Questions and more questions arise.

This is Elton John we are talking about, not just your run of the mill singer soon to be forgotten. It's one of the most important influencers of the century.

( I use "influencers" as a good thing ). He is a living legend and this is supposed to be his farewell?. For me it's utterly disrespectful, for him, his fans, and followers.

Shame on you Disney. You did for Elton as much as you did for Star Wars.

The whole, before the show interviews are unnecessary and forced, not even emotional or heartwarming. And the end was equally bland.

Sorry but I'll stick to the oldies when staging, glitz, glamour and lots of surprises made a show an experience hard to follow.

This was disappointing to say the least.

I'll never quite get the world of superstars like Elton John, especially how different their life is from mine. Still, for the time Elton John is performing I appreciate how he gives his all to entertain me. He has sized up what will keep me watching and grateful enough to put it into words. The Grammy that this musical special just won is very fitting- so glad this fellow is an EGOT. Encountering the relationship that the devoted fans have with Elton John was touching as this is not part of my experience- this hero fealty. Not sure I could ask for anything more or different in this production.