Elton John/Tokyo, Japan 2001

From the Japan tour accompanying the release of “SONGS FROM THE WEST” in 2001, the opening night performance at Budokan on the 13th, which followed the performance at Osaka Castle Hall on November 12th, is now available for 2 hours, based on the TV broadcast footage from that time. Recorded. The 2-hour version has 5 more songs than the 90-minute NHK BS version with the logo in the upper right corner. Since it was recorded from a video master that was recorded and carefully stored by an enthusiast at the time, both the image and sound quality are good. Damage was confirmed to the first half of The Bitch Is Back and Candle In The Wind, so the 90-minute version take was inserted only for this part, so the aforementioned BS Hi mark will appear, but the connection is natural. You can watch it without any problems. In addition to the “SONGS FROM THE WEST” number, the supreme set list, which was selected mainly from the golden age numbers of the 70’s, is the best thing to say even if you watch it now. In the first place, it was the first time in 27 years since 1974 that Elton led his own band on tour in Japan, so I think the fans who were finally able to see Elton’s full-scale live were really happy. At a live performance two months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, you can hear the MC saying, “This is a song about New York, which is currently in a harsh situation,” before Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters. Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) After the show, it’s moving to see them come out to the front of the stage and wave to the packed audience. Elton himself seemed happy to see the fans’ welcome and enthusiasm, and before performing Your Song he said, “This venue is amazing. It’s the best. I always want to perform here.” In Japan, Crocodile Rock will be performing for the first time since 1974, and even non-fans will be impressed and watch it. The Japanese live footage of “SONGS FROM THE WEST” numbers such as Ballad Of The Boy With The Red Shoes, The Wasteland, and I Want Love is valuable. In particular, the moving performance of Original Sin played in the latter half of the show is a must-see. Like 3 “BUDOKAN 2001 2ND NIGHT”, which recorded the second day performance in Tokyo with miraculous ultra-high sound quality, the two-hour broadcast video of the first day performance at Budokan in 2001 is definitely a must-have for all Elton fans. Comes with original menu. Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 13th November 2001 PRO-SHOT (1:59:29) 1. Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding 2. Someone Saved My Life Tonight 3. Bennie And The Jets 4. Philadelphia Freedom 5. Ballad Of The Boy With The Red Shoes 6. The Wasteland 7. Rocket Man 8. Daniel 9. This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore 10. I Want Love 11. Take Me To The Pilot 12. Band Introductions 13. Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters 14. Tiny Dancer 15. Original Sin 16. The Bitch Is Back 17. Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) 18. Your Song 19. Crocodile Rock 20. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me 21. Candle In The Wind PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx. 120min.