Elton John/London,UK 1977 Pro-Shot

The release of the famous classic pro shot, which is also famous for its sudden “retirement announcement” and luxurious collaboration, has been decided. The legendary show took place in “London performance on November 3, 1977”. It was a concert at “Wembley Empire Pool (now Wembley Arena)”, which was also the final day of the “BLUE MOVES TOUR”. This show was recorded with multiple cameras and has been known as a long-time staple. In 1979, it was broadcast on a certain public broadcasting station in Japan, but at that time it was an excerpt version that followed the broadcast frame. This work is a full-length version of about 2 hours that is different from the Japanese broadcast. The quality is exquisite. Since it is a television broadcast 40 years ago, the image quality and camera work have a vintage feel, but it is not at all fresh in the master. Although it cannot be said that there is “no white line noise”, it is just that it is “not zero”. There are no dubbing marks, and the blonde shining in the spotlight is clear to each one. The vivid color is the same as it was at the time, and you can immerse yourself in the glossy screen with almost no noise throughout the entire work. Of course, the sound is also of the finest quality. There are some parts in the middle of the show where there is a bit of hiss noise, but that improves after a few songs, and the sound becomes more beautiful as the show progresses. A truly historical show is depicted with such quality multi-camera pro shots. The set list is filled with hit songs from the 70s, and Elton’s singing voice is as youthful as 30 years and 7 months. It’s a wonderful concert that you wouldn’t expect from someone who will stop his music activities for about a year after this. However, this work is also a show that leaves a name for itself because of its “retirement announcement”. The historic moment comes after singing “Bennie And The Jets”. Elton begins to speak quietly, looking at the audience waiting for the next song. “I haven’t been touring for a long time and it’s been a painful decision whether to go back on the road…. But I’ve made a decision and this is the last show I’m gonna do.” The audience gave a strange cheer, perhaps because they couldn’t understand the true meaning of these words, or perhaps they just couldn’t hear them. In this mood, “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” began… Along with the “retirement announcement,” the biggest highlight of this work is the collaboration with the luxurious guests. After the main set, the band members were introduced and the encore began, and a duet with two guests, Kiki Dee and Stevie Wonder, was realized. First up was Kiki. The song was, of course, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.” They happily duetted on the hit song that had won first place in the UK singles chart the previous year. At the end, there was a scene where they leaned close to each other and kissed. Stevie Wonder appears there. He sits down at the piano, escorted by Elton and Kiki. When Elton starts to sing “Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance!)” lightly, Stevie hits the tambourine with a pleasant feeling, but when the song breaks, it’s Stevie’s turn. He scats with Elton’s “Get Up, get up & dance 笙ｪ” with that soulful singing voice. Then, Elton finally gives up the piano and ends up playing a duet! This collaboration alone is a highlight, but Elton at this time has just announced his retirement. He said “This is the last show,” and lined up with Stevie for the last song… Just imagining the state of mind at this moment is a very deep song. Of course, after the announcement of his next work “A SINGLE MAN,” Elton went on a large-scale tour as if nothing had happened. However, this is a piece that depicts the feelings of that time with plenty of zoom and professional shots. You can enjoy the masterpieces sung with youthful singing voices, be excited by the gorgeous collaboration, or think back to Elton at that time. A classic historical pro shot that can be enjoyed in many ways. Live at Wembley Empire Pool, London, UK 3rd November 1977 PRO-SHOT 1. Better Off Dead 2. Daniel 3. Roy Rogers 4. The Goaldigger’s Song 5. Where To Now St. Peter? 6. Shine On Through 7. Tonight 8. I Heard It Through The Grapevine 9. Island Girl 10. Candle In The Wind 11. One Horse Town 12. Bennie And The Jets 13. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word 14. Philadelphia Freedom 15. Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding 16. Rocket Man 17. (Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket 18. Your Song 19. Band Introduction 20. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 21. Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance!) PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx. 119min.