And that swagger carries over to one of the '80s' most iconic videos, directed by Russell Mulcahy. Its success meant that Elton became the first ever solo artist to score a UK Top 10 hit single in 6 consecutive decades. Taking the stage in a sequined replica of the Los Angeles baseball teams uniform, he broke records with the biggest rock concerts of their time, and the first at Dodger Stadium since The Beatles played there in 1966. Among the many highlights that made "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" one of the era's most powerful two-record sets, this song was repurposed to brilliant effect from the B-side of 1970's "Rock and Roll Madonna," a wholesale reinvention that could scarcely sound or feel more different. However, it does no Inspiration. Snubbed! Taupin's lyrics were inspired by an article about a wounded soldier coming home from Vietnam who just wants to get on with his life but the people in his hometown won't leave him alone so he decides he has to leave the country. This song is just a celebration. The song heavily samples Elton John 's 1972 single " Tiny Dancer ". The song features George Michael on backing vocals and Nik Kershaw on guitar. As fans prepare to bid farewell to Elton John as a touring artist, With Elton John Presents: Beyond The Yellow Brick Road they can continue to experience all aspects of Eltons world in the forward thinking and thoroughly modern manner weve come to expect from one of the greatest pop culture icons of the 20th and 21st century. The winner will be contacted by November 17. From breaking news to the debate and opinion, we bring NZ the news from around the world as it happens. It was released as the album's lead single on 4 October 1985, charting at number three on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven in the United States, and reaching the top 10 worldwide, topping the charts of eight countries.The song features George Michael on backing We had it playing on loop while Watt started playing bass and I programmed the drums., Of that Caleb Quaye guitar part, Watt marvels, It literally sounded like Hendrix. Fans can try on complete outfits or mix-and-match individual items to recreate Eltons look on their avatar and shop the full collection available to visitors globally. Elton wanted to do a follow-up to that song. One winner will be randomly selected for the Grand Prize Giveaway, which offers two tickets for the November 19 concert, a Diamonds 1-LP baseball picture disc, two Dodger 75 frames from Elton John Eyewear, and a t-shirt. At every step of my career, Ive always wanted to push forward and look to the future, and Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is the next step on that journey as I prepare to step away from live touring after 50 years on the road. "Must be the clouds in my eyes." 12 on the U.S. It's deceptively funky, grooving at a snail's pace to delirious effect and led by John's piano with the sound of an audience dubbed in, as though Candy and Ronnie are finally catching Bennie live with her electric boots and mohair suit. But it's the raw emotion John invests in his aching, exposed-nerve delivery that ultimately makes this such a powerful recording. The video also features a red Bentley Continental Convertible, which was owned by John from 1985 to 2000.[2]. We just sit and listen to other peoples music for hours and hours the other night we went from James Blake to Aretha Franklin. The whole record just wallows in sadness, from the opening line, an unspeakably vulnerable What do I gotta do to make you love me?/ What have I gotta do to make you care? And that's what makes it what it so relatable to anyone who's ever suffered through the slow dissolve of a dying relationship. It was also re-released standalone on John's YouTube channel. Entries for merchandise prizes are open until November 20, and the Grand Prize Giveaway runs until November 16. We went up to see him at his hotel and spent the afternoon getting blasted on martinis. Other lyrics take aim at celebrity culture ("All the papers had to say was that Marilyn was found in the nude"). The scavenger hunt starts at four locations, West Hollywoods Carrera Caf, Hollywoods SuperVinyl, The Webster in Beverly Hills, and the famous venue at which Elton first performed in America, The Troubadour in West Hollywood. Family looks to thank mystery woman who made daughter's day with sweet present It's more about escaping John and Taupin's own personal Emerald City, Hollywood, for a simpler life on the farm, a bit of a recurring theme in Taupin's lyrics at the time. The first time was for the 2016 animated feature Sing as teenage gorilla Johnny; the second was for the 2019 biopic Rocketman where he played the titular role of Elton John himself. In the song, John describes his crush on a person called Nikita, a border guard whom he cannot meet because he is not allowed into the country. Nostalgia rarely hits its target with an aim as true as this rollicking tribute to the early days of rock n roll, when Susie wore her dresses tight, as seen through the eyes of a guy whos obsessed with a fictional dance craze, the Crocodile Rock. It could be argued that we're favoring the music he recorded in the 1970s at the expense of some excellent work he did in later years. But theres a lot of pressure to sit down and be like, Hey Elton, heres another version of Tiny Dancer. What I had to keep telling myself is that this is not a new version of Tiny Dancer. Its a great addition to an already amazing piece of art. Thank you for registering! The stately ballad opens on John alone at his piano, understated strings seeping into the mix as he set the tone with a wistful reading of "When are you gonna come down?/When are you going to land?" In America, he holds the record for longest span between Billboard top 40 hits at 50 years. Zippo LP. It was a way to scream an Elton John song while youre out at a nightclub and also feel Duas energy. [5] A photo included in the album packaging features John's lyricist, Bernie Taupin, wearing a "Daddy Who?" An emotional highlight of "Honky Chateau," this was never released as a single. Elton announced the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour at New Yorks Gotham Hall in January 2018. ", Billboard reviewed the single, stating that it "is a clever easy beat rocker with a sound and flavor of the 50's hits."[9]. They're not calling this the blues, though, right? He's carving out a better life for Jesus. He wanted to collaborate again with an artist and came up with the idea to have Britney on the record, Watt says, confirming that Spears recorded her vocals at his studio. After the Dodger Stadium concerts, Elton John: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road will continue to live on with new experiences, music, fashion and more as an immersive timeless capsule of his craft in the metaverse. "If I was a sculptor, but then again no" is in no real danger of being mistaken for Taupin's finest hour as a lyricist. The Lockdown Sessions, an album of collaborations recorded during the COVID-19 Pandemic, was released in October 2021 and went straight to number 1 in the UK album Charts, becoming Eltons 8th UK number 1 album in the process. This is one of those textbook examples of John responding to the sadness of the lyrics with a melody that only makes it that much harder not to get caught up in the emotion. Once you've heard it fully realized, the original feels muted. Elton John & Britney Spears Hold Top Spot on Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart "Hold Me Closer" tops Dance/Mix Show Airplay and hits the top 10 on Adult Contemporary and Pop Airplay. But it feels more like a celebration, and it's all the better for it, especially when Elton lapses into the falsetto just like Bennie would've wanted. The only single released from an autobiographical concept album called "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" has lyrics inspired by John breaking off his engagement to Linda Woodrow and the suicidal feelings that relationship inspired. It was released as the album's lead single on 4 October 1985, charting at number three on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number seven in the United States, and reaching the top 10 worldwide, topping the charts of eight countries. Anya Major plays the role of Nikita; Andreas Wisniewski plays a male border guard. In 2021, John revealed that "Crocodile Rock" was "written as a kind of joke" and that he does not enjoy playing the song any more. Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Megan Thee Stallion ignored in 2023 Grammy nominations. How is Elton John still having hits?. Even the strings have teeth. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. She took the record to a place we never dreamed it could go and really made it an event., Ultimately, Hold Me Closer is a ray of positivity amid a world perpetually struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of escalating war in Ukraine and bitter political and cultural divisions. Taupin has said he wrote the lyrics as a satire on the music industry as it stood in the '70s. Beyonc's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to NPR. The videography and filmography of English singer, composer and pianist Elton John consists of 175 music videos and 17 video albums.. Luckily, he loved it., While John and Watt were sitting together in Toronto the next day, Johns husband and manager David Furnish showed off some new merch featuring photography used on Johns 1992 album The One. Says Watt, Were staring at this hoodie while sitting on the couch, and it hits Elton: What about The One for the verses? Scenes showed the two together in various happy situations, including wearing the colours of Watford FC, of whom John is a supporter and former chairman. All Rights Reserved. It's certainly not the most flattering portrait, including lines as striking as "Subway's no way for a good man to go down/ Rich man can ride, and the hobo, he can drown." After a six-year hiatus, Britney Spears made her musical comeback on Friday with the release of Hold Me Closer, her collaboration with Elton John. "Nikita" is a love song by English musician Elton John from his 19th studio album, Ice on Fire (1985). "Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer)" is a song by British rapper Ironik featuring fellow British rapper Chipmunk, from his debut album No Point in Wasting Tears, released on 11 May 2009. The song was copyrighted in 1983, and sent to Big Pig Music (John's publisher) for a possible publishing deal, but Hobbs never heard back from the publisher. A scavenger hunt unlocking exclusive prizes is also launching at landmarks across Los Angeles. He spends his days dreaming of leaving his father's world far behind while "Levon slowly dies." John played "Nikita" during the album's tour in 1985 to 1986 and again in the 19881989 Reg Strikes Back Tour plus the 1998 leg of The Big Picture Tour. Simon Le Bon decided John should have a martini. In the U.S., it was certified Gold on 5 February 1973 and Platinum on 13 September 1995 by the RIAA. Once again, John manages to amplify the raw emotion of the lyrics with his melody and phrasing. "Britneys had a lot of stuff to go through, and for her, too, maybe this is a moment of getting to be carefree and use her voice to make people dance and have fun., The prospect of a new version of Elton Johns Tiny Dancer with vocals from Britney Spears has sent the music world into a tizzy for weeks, particularly since Spears has not released fresh music in six years amid the knockdown, drag-out battle over her conservatorship. In 2001, Hobbs came across the lyric book to "Nikita" and noticed similarities with his song. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Welsh actor Taron Egerton has recorded this song two times in separate occasions. She was a master at hearing her own voice and knowing when she had the take. Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an extraordinary collection of some of these moments that we have had a lot of fun recreating with the Roblox community since Rocket Entertainment began this project. And the lyrics are great, heading into the chorus with "Churches and dictators, politics and papers/ Everything crumbles sooner or later/ But love/ I believe in love.". 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In 2019 it was named Billboards Top Rock Tour and Pollstars Major Tour Of The Year. In 2019, the original 16mm film negatives were re-scanned and the computer graphics were recreated, forming a newer remastered version of the promotional video. Released in 2017 Diamonds the Ultimate Greatest Hits album, became Eltons 40th UK Top 40 album and has spent over 200 consecutive weeks in the top 75 of the UK album charts, over 110 of these in the top 20. 2019 also saw the release of Rocketman and global bestselling autobiography, ME. this unabashedly subjective countdown of his greatest hits, Elton John blown away playing concert on White House lawn, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Megan Thee Stallion ignored in 2023 Grammy nominations, Dolly Parton joins Eminem, Duran Duran in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The 25 best Linda Ronstadt songs of all time, the singer's breakthrough single on both side of the Atlantic, Adele begins Las Vegas residency with emotion, an ambitious if bombastic start with this 11-minute suite, this profoundly empathetic portrait of the tragic human being trapped inside the glitz and glamour of life as Marilyn Monroe, a heartbroken, suitably Beatles-esque tribute to the great John Lennon, The Backstreet Boys think their Christmas album is 'some of the best work' of their career, ranks among the darker, more dramatic rockers in Sir Elton's catalog, Beyonc leads 2023 Grammy nominations, ties Jay-Z for most nods ever, this fully realized portrait of a good man, the most exhilarating rocker John has ever managed, this rollicking tribute to the early days of rock n roll, Rosala wins album of the year, 95-year-old wins best new artist, This has always been among his best recordings, lyrics inspired by John breaking off his engagement to Linda Woodrow and the suicidal feelings that relationship inspired, How the fallout has ramped up fan and federal concerns, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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This single was also available as a picture disc shaped as a piano. But there's a reason this became the singer's breakthrough single on both side of the Atlantic, despite it being relegated to the B-side in the States until taste-making DJs decided they preferred it to the A-side, "Take Me to the Pilot." The songs that are serious and can change the world are amazing too, but this one, you can just leave everything off to the side and enjoy. He even cut a sequel, "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (Part Two)," 16 years later. Don't dizgard me. Similar to "Cold Heart," John's 2021 duet with Dua Lipa, "Hold Me Closer" features Spears' voice singing the chorus of John's 1972 hit "Tiny Dancer" -- "Hold me closer tiny dancer/ Count the headlines on the highway" -- paired with Elton's original vocal over a dance beat, with some "woo-hoos" in the middle. This unique experience will let fans follow the yellow brick road through an interactive world inspired by Eltons life and legacy and discover it through the eyes of the Roblox community, learning what Eltons unparalleled influence means to them. Why wouldnt he? Plus, watch live games, clips and highlights for your favorite teams! During the shoot for the video, John came across Duran Duran. There's a reckless abandon at work here that's practically punkish, which certainly suits the tone of Taupin's lyrics on the feel-good celebration of a good old-fashioned rumble, sneered and snarled with requisite swagger by John, who wants to "get about as oiled as a diesel train 'cause Saturday night's the night I like." Though the name Nikita can refer to women in other languages, it is a male name in Russian. This could be his finest hour as a vocalist, his soulful delivery making the most of that elastic upper register while underscoring the emotion of the lyrics, in which he reveals that he's "finally decided my future lies beyond the Yellow Brick Road." The November 17, 19, and 20 shows mark a poignant, final return to the stadium at which Elton played two of the most memorable concerts of his career. Taupin tells the story through the eyes of Daniel's younger brother, who asks "Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal?" Youd never think her and Eltons voices would blend so well, but they do. And the musicians do an awe-inspiring job of running with the Beatles vibe. Johns Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour has been paused since early August but will resume with shows on Sept. 7-8 in Toronto. Elton is one of the top- selling solo artists of all time. We used that as the basis for the beginning ofHold Me Closer and builtaroundit. The song is still in the 20s on the global top 50, and it has been over a year, Watt (pictured above, left) tells Variety of Cold Heart. It really resonated with people, because the world is so serious right now. John composed it with his long-time songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. There's so much sadness in his world-weary vocal on the chorus here, underscoring the pathos of "It's sad (so sad)/ So sad/It's a sad, sad situation," a mood James Newton Howard duly reinforces with a string arrangement that could hardly sound more inconsolable. Billboard Hot 100.[6]. I just got really inspired. When the two producers laid the Tiny Dancer hook atop of their nascent instrumental bed, that was it, Watt says. Now, thanks to Cameron Crowe, it's not just triple-platinum, it's part of the cultural fabric. "I want love but it's impossible." It also features the colours of the Flag of France. Beyonc Giselle Knowles-Carter (/ b i n s e / bee-ON-say; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. What matters more, perhaps, is that the location inspired Gene Page's orchestral arrangement, a masterful musical tribute to the golden age of Philly soul, when producers as brilliant as Thom Bell and Gamble & Huff were cranking out the classics. Arlene Phillips, who choreographed the video, said her work on the video is one of the proudest moments in her entire career (via the Channel 5 pop-documentary, Britain's Favourite 80s Songs, on 25 December 2021). Why not put his musical genius into it and make a version that the youth of today will want to listen to?. We had our fuckin record., We had to figure out how to put a new spin on it while still preserving the spirit of the original, Cirkut says of the challenge inherent in reinterpreting a song as well-known as Tiny Dancer. The song was included as a bonus track on the UK re-issue of Elton's album Peachtree Road. But it's easy to hear what made it such a massive cultural phenomenon, hitting No. The albums discography of English musician and singer-songwriter Elton John consists of 31 studio albums, 5 live albums, 9 soundtrack albums, 22 compilation albums, 4 extended plays, 3 tribute albums, 4 collaboration albums, and 2 holiday albums.. ", This nearly six-minute epic is practically prog-rock (complete with Rick Wakeman on organ) and certainly ranks among the darker, more dramatic rockers in Sir Elton's catalog, that chilling string arrangement in particular, which could practically serve as an alternate score to the shower scene in "Psycho." Among the many awards and honours bestowed upon him are six GRAMMYs, including a GRAMMY Legend award, a Tony and two Oscars, a Best British Male Artist BRIT Award, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Kennedy Center Honor, Legend of Live Award, 13 Ivor Novello Awards between 1973 and 2001 and a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II for services to music and charitable services. Disney is also capturing the footage for the upcoming original documentary, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend. If's there's a more heartbreaking song about the pain of letting go, as every parent must, I can't imagine what that is. We went through melodies together, and its the words and the vibe, but the melody is repurposed to work over the chords. In the opening verse, he promises, "I could honestly say things can only get better." [3], In Canada, it topped the chart as well, remaining at number one on the RPM 100 national singles chart for four weeks from 17 February through 10 March. Disney+ will broadcast Elton John's 'Farewell From Dodger Stadium' as a livestream of the closing November 20 show there. Ive been a fan of Eltons since I was young, so of course I had to be involved. For one, it's unabashedly romantic, especially the final verse, where the singer admits he can't remember if your eyes are green or blue before awkwardly stammering "Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean/ Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen. We have sent a confirmation email to {USEREMAIL}. August 2018 saw Elton named as the most successful male solo artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history, having logged 67 entries, including nine No. 41 on Billboard's Hot 100 at the time of its release. There's no sense that this Rocket Man dies like the one in the Bradbury story, unless you think it happens as the song fades out repeating "And I think it's gonna be a long, long time," a suitably haunting conclusion to a record that brilliantly captures the essence of alienation and feeling like you're all alone in a universe too vast to notice. The shop will also feature special commemorative merchandise, vinyl, and a digital experience including a newly-announced Roblox activation. 1 on countless charts around the globe, including the U.S. John and Taupin have said they originally wanted to record the song with Dusty Springfield an iconic singer, to be sure. We've almost hit the chorus by the time the drums kicks in, followed by dreamy guitar and psychedelic harmonies. The latest Lifestyle | Daily Life news, tips, opinion and advice from The Sydney Morning Herald covering life and relationships, beauty, fashion, health & wellbeing It was the first song released as a single on the MCA label (catalogue #40000) after MCA dissolved its Uni, Decca, Kapp and Coral labels. What else you got? The original songs tempo is 73 BPM (beats per minute). To record with her and hear that voice was just incredible. And how does this compare to Captain Marvel from "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill?" "Hold Me Closer" is a song by English singer Elton John and American singer Britney Spears. It's one of John's biggest hits of the '80s, hitting No. Were John and Taupin responding to glam and more specifically "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" in this fanciful ode to a fictitious band, as sung from the perspective of a super-fan promising Candy and Ronnie "Oh, but they're weird and they're wonderful"? In July 2020 the Royal Mint released an Elton John commemorative coin, the second in their music legends series to celebrate one of the most successful and enduring artists of all time. And nine times out 10, that's sound advice. Ranked:The 25 best Linda Ronstadt songs of all time, He was still a one-hit wonder when the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, included an even more gospel-inspired rendition of this classic as the final song on her Grammy-winning "Young, Gifted and Black." 283. Taupin isn't one for mincing words here, framing John as "just a pawn outplayed by a dominating queen" who nearly had him roped and tied," "altar-bound and "hypnotized" until sweet freedom whispered in his ear and told him "You're a butterfly and butterflies are free to fly." He has sold more than 300 million records worldwide. Having topped the UK single charts last summer with Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) with Dua Lipa, his latest smash hit single Hold Me Closer has seen Elton stepping into the limelight with Britney Spears for her first studio recording since 2016. Your email address will not be published. Listen to the best of Elton John onApple MusicandSpotify. Taupin also stated in an Esquire magazine interview that "Crocodile Rock" was a funny song in that he did not mind creating it, but it would not be something he would listen to;[8] it was simply something fun at the time. Virtual experience visitors are also able to earn and collect yellow bricks, the currency used in Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, as they explore interactive challenges, allowing them the chance to gain VIP access to hear a dedicated message from Elton and have their avatar appear on stage with him at his final Dodger Stadium show on November 20th. "Space Oddity" and "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to be a Long, Long Time)" are very different records, though, despite the fact that John and David Bowie shared a producer in Gus Dudgeon. But I digress. 'Guess I'm a rock star now':Dolly Parton joins Eminem, Duran Duran in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This isn't quite the comeback hit they make it out to be in "Rocketman." The song employs a verse-chorus-verse format, with the second chorus being shorter than the first, plus a instrumental bridge mechanically-themed breakdown halfway through the second chorus. "Its a song to go out and sing your ass off to at Elton John karaoke," says Watt. Stay up to date on the latest NBA news, scores, stats, standings & more. "We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last?" John's band members, including Davey Johnstone on guitars, Dee Murray on bass and Nigel Olsson on drums, were also performers on the song. The bestselling album, Elton John: Diamonds The Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection has marked its fifth anniversary with an expanded digital reissue adding his recent chart-topping collaborations, including with Dua Lipa (Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)), Britney Spears (Hold Me Closer), and the 2021 No.1 UK holiday hit with Ed Sheeran, Merry Christmas. The platinum-certified album has spent 259 consecutive weeks in the Billboard Top 200, 157 of them in the Top 50. That's fair. John, however, did all the vocals, including the falsetto backing vocals. There's no shame in that. John has played the song numerous times live in concert from 1972 to 1984, and then again from 1998 to present (excluding the ballad version of this song performed from 1993 to 1994, that he performed at the Greek Theater with Ray Cooper in September 1994). But there's a reason people tend to overstate what this song meant in John's career trajectory. Taylor Swift and the Ticketmaster debacle:How the fallout has ramped up fan and federal concerns. Released on 11 July 2005, it became John's 63rd UK top-40 hit, peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart, and is his most recent solo top-40 hit in the UK. 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It's all forward momentum, fading out on an electrifying jam that offsets Johnstone's best Chuck Berry imitation with John pounding his piano as though he's trying to make it say "uncle.". Get the latest news from Newstalk ZB. 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He delivers his lines with the intensity required, especially the bit at the end of the second verse where he follows "Get a load of him, he's so insane" with "You better get your coat, dear, it looks like rain. Watch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN.com. We were able to mix in and re-arrange the original strings, guitar, piano and background vocals from Tiny Dancer.We stumbled upon this amazing guitar part that I didnt even know was in the song its not a prominent part of the original production. 92. Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, leverages proprietary access and insights to develop innovative integrated brand opportunities globally with the potential to reach billions of engaged fans across digital media, events, name and likeness, sync & more. [6][7] John heard the song and the group on his 1972 Australian tour and was greatly impressed by it. Once the groove was locked into place, I knew we had something special., Watt was leaving his Beverly Hills studio in anticipation of flying to Dallas to meet John the next day when another idea hit him. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The lyrics take a nostalgic look at early rock 'n' roll, pop culture, dating and youthful independence of that era. Get breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. There's so much sadness in this record, a heartbroken, suitably Beatles-esque tribute to the great John Lennon, who'd been murdered by a troubled fan outside his Dakota apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in December 1980, just 15 months prior to this song's release. 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Despite repeated attempts by Hobbs to contact John over the issue, he never heard from him and so commenced legal action in 2012. Taupin wrote most of the lyrics but the final verse is all John's doing, bringing the song to a powerful conclusion with a gospel choir at his back as he sings, "Holy Moses, let us live in peace/ Let us strive to find a way to make all hatred cease/ There's a man over there. The winner of the Grand Prize will receive two tickets to see the Dodger Stadium show on November 19. John continued to perform the song in mid-2000s, however the song was only played on his solo concerts ever since. 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