Elton John Live at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney 03-14-1974

On March 14, 1974, Elton John performed a memorable concert at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, as part of his world tour promoting the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. This performance not only solidified his popularity in Australia but also left behind valuable audio and video records.

Interviews and Behind the Scenes

Before the concert, Elton John held a press conference in Sydney. During the event, he discussed his career, flamboyant style, and what fans could expect from the tour. A video of the press conference is available on YouTube:



In addition, the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) of Australia preserves this footage:

https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/asset/99273-elton-john-australian-press-conference-1974

Elton John was also interviewed on the Australian program This Day Tonight on February 22, 1974, where he spoke about his music and experiences in Australia.

The Concert at Royal Randwick Racecourse

The Sydney concert featured a setlist filled with hits, including:

Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding

Candle in the Wind

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Bennie and the Jets

Honky Cat

Your Song

For full setlist details:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elton-john/1974/royal-randwick-racecourse-sydney-australia-5bda8b10.html

Another related NFSA link featuring rare interviews and Australian press content:

https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/elton-john-rare-interviews-australia

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