sábado, 31 de dezembro de 2011
quarta-feira, 28 de dezembro de 2011
terça-feira, 27 de dezembro de 2011
Elton John And Leon Russell On World Cafe
Elton John And Leon Russell On World Cafe
http://www.npr.org/2011/12/27/136062793/elton-john-and-leon-russell-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39
The two Hall of Famers sit down with World Cafe guest host Michaela Majoun for a special, in-depth interview
Elton John and Leon Russell appeared on World Cafe.
From his start with the band Bluesology in 1961, multi-award winner Elton John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight) has time and time again proven himself to be one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of our day. Rising to international fame by the 1970's with the hit "Your Song," Elton has since released an overwhelming number of studio albums, many of which have climbed their way to the top of the charts. In the '90s, he expanded his career to encompass solo studio albums, collaborations, Broadway compositions (Billy Elliot, Aida), movie scoring (The Lion King), and charity foundations (Elton John AIDS Foundation). His contributions to music and charity did not go unnoticed; in 1994, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 1998, Queen Elizabeth II knighted him as Sir Elton Hercules John.
John added to his legacy last year with The Union, which he made with Leon Russell. Russell, who was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March, has built a strong career as a session musician, solo songwriter and collaborator. He has worked with a long list of top artists, covering everything from pure rock to blues and gospel. His resume of albums date as as far back as the late '60s.
The two Hall of Famers sit down with World Cafe guest host Michaela Majoun for a special, in-depth interview.
This segment originally aired on May 30, 2011.
'Sir Elton' joins city celebration
Entertainer Greg Andrew as Sir Elton John will present his powerful show, I’m Still Standing, to partygoers expected to attend Ipswich’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
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ELTON John's legendary songs will create a fabulous start to 2012 at the North Ipswich Reserve this Saturday night.
In a visual and vibrant production, entertainer Greg Andrew will present his powerful show, I'm Still Standing, to the thousands of partygoers expected to attend.
Mr Andrew's likeness to Elton John leaves audiences believing he could be the man himself.
This show takes its audience on a musical journey showcasing Elton's major hits, including iconic songs from the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Album.
From classic ballads through to rock songs, this show is designed to get the audience rocking and partying along.
New Year's Eve celebrations in Ipswich will move to the North Ipswich Reserve this year to allow for the extra crowds expected at the event to welcome in 2012.
Mayor Paul Pisasale said the celebrations presented by Ipswich Central, Ipswich City Council and media partners Channel Nine, River 94.9 FM and the Queensland Times had outgrown the previous venue at Timothy Molony Park.
"These free celebrations at North Ipswich Reserve will have more than enough space to cater for up to 12,000 people expected to attend," he said.
Fireworks at 8pm and again at midnight will thrill families at the celebrations.
Cr Pisasale said Ipswich had come a long way through the recovery process since the disaster of the January floods.
"We want to kiss this year goodbye with a bang and hope for better times in 2012," he said.
Food stalls will feed the crowd at the event, which runs from 6pm until midnight.
segunda-feira, 26 de dezembro de 2011
Happy 1st Birthday Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John
Elton Junior's first album: A year in the life of the musician's very pampered son
By DAVID THOMAS
Last updated at 1:50 PM on 26th December 2011
Even for a man as extravagant as Elton John, last year’s Christmas gift topped them all. Exactly one year ago saw the birth (thanks to a surrogate mother) of his son Zachary.
Back then, Elton and his partner David Furnish told the world ‘we are overwhelmed with happiness and joy’ and the feeling clearly hasn’t dimmed, as Zachary has followed his besotted parents on a veritable world tour.
Here, David Thomas imagines his diary of a very eventful year...
Four weeks old (left) and my first magazine cover. Daddy Elton and Papa David are telling everybody how wonderful life is... We're in Hawaii (right) and daddy's about to EAT me! I know he has a big appetite, but this is
ridiculous. Oh, he’s just making funny faces
ridiculous. Oh, he’s just making funny faces
I'm Elton's baby, so of course I've got outrageously cool specs. I need them too. It's not the Hawaiian sun that's dazzling me, it's Papa David's wild swimming trunks
It's springtime in New York and Papa David's taking me for a walk in my stroller. What are we up to today? Shopping, lunch, more mwaah mwaah kissies? Whatever, just wake me up when we get there...
My dads are having lots of fun with TV presenter Barbara Walters at our home in Manhattan. But if she keeps patting my back like that, don't blame me if I add some accessories of my own to that expensive blouse of hers
My nanny's pushing me round Central Park (right) to look at the Spring blossom. Forgive me for looking bored, but I live with a man who once spent £290,000 on flowers in a year
Daddy Elton's arrived at Venice airport in his leopard-print shoes and Papa David's got a snazzy silk hanky in his pocket. Me, I'm just rocking
Yes , I really have got the sweetest Blue Eyes (left), just like Dad’s hit songs. Feel free to go, ‘Aaahhh’. I know I’m adorable. I’m Elton’s boy, I can handle it. It’s July, Daddy’s playing an outdoors concert in Hertfordshire and the weather’s terrible. Come on Dad, don’t let the sun go down on me... there could be a song in that
This is more like it! The daddies and I are spending August in sunny St Tropez. So it's goodbye to boots and raincoats and time to break out the shorts. Don't tell the old fellas, but I think I've got the best bod, don't you?
Feeding time at the zoo in Georgia: I hope Daddy Elton changes out of that tracksuit before someone takes a photo. Oh, too late
Daddy Elton used to wear caps like these (left), before his hair magically grew back. Happy birthday to me (right), in Sydney. I’m just one and I’ve been right round the world. It’s been quite a year!
Happy 1st Birthday Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John
December 26, 2011 – 7:21 pm
Posted in Celebrity Gossip
Name: Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John
Parents: Elton John & David Furnish
Date of Birth: December 25, 2010
Siblings: None
Facts:
Zachary was born to a surrogate mother in California
He weighed 7 lbs & 15 oz at birth
Lady Gaga is one of Zachary’s godmothers
Quotes:
“We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment. Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents.” – the happy couple on the birth of their son.
“We don’t want to put the raising of children into the hands of nannies and housekeepers. We want to be active parents.” – David on their wishes to be hands-on parents.
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