Elton John has spent 50 glorious years building ... the world’s cokiest xylophone solo. There’s also “Philadelphia Freedom,” written for tennis champ Billie Jean King and named after ...

and Philly-soul gurus MFSB covered and co-signed Elton’s tribute to the Philly sound, “Philadelphia Freedom,” even naming an album after it. More recently, Yola recorded a beautifully earthy ...

Philadelphia Freedom's performance will feature a special Elton John vs. Billy Joel set featuring Danny V. of the 52nd Street Band. Ticket prices are $30.00, $39.50 or $49.50 ...

Feb. 7—WILKES-BARRE — Due to forecasted inclement weather, Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John at the F.M. Kirby Center has been postponed to Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 8 p.m.

Elton John–who has no shortage of hits–once ... “In America, I’ve got ‘Philadelphia Freedom’ going up the charts again,” John once said. “I wish the bloody thing would piss off.

Elton John did not perform “Swing For The Fences,” a standout number from his new album with Brandi Carlile, during his fog-shrouded Friday night Curebound Concert For Cures at Petco Park, the home of ...

performing his hit songs ("Your Song," "Rocket Man," "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," "Philadelphia Freedom"). Elton John with John Lennon in 'Elton John: Never Too Late' (photo: Disney+) When ...