zico martin Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 DIana, Cher or Tina all get my vote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) For some reason I struggle to see Elton taking the legends slot, not because he couldn't but because he wouldn't. For no reason other than my unfounded preconceptions of the man I get the feeling that he'd take himself too seriously to be the "novelty" act. But then I'd probably say the same thing about Diana Ross, and I'm all over that as an idea. Basically I'm operating a complex system of Orwellian doublethink on the Sunday afternoon. And even I know it makes no sense. In fact this whole post is pointless, but having typed it I'll be damned if I'm not going to post it. Edited September 12, 2016 by Quark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) 16 minutes ago, FloorFiller said: i doubt it. he's played these shows around Glastonbury for at least the last two years and not played the festival. obviously can't write it off entirely as he'll surely do it someday, but i think it's gonna be Diana Ross next year He's spoken about retiring at 72 IIRC, if he sticks to that he only has two chances left (taking into account the fallow year) ... he's pretty clearly abandoned his previous 'not sure I'd like playing festivals' stance too now. Also this is a man famous for wearing stupid glasses, he's as 'let's go and watch the Sunday afternoon novelty act wearing silly costumes' as Dolly. Edited September 12, 2016 by Zac Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 9 minutes ago, Zac Quinn said: He's spoken about retiring at 72 IIRC, if he sticks to that he only has two chances left (taking into account the fallow year) ... he's pretty clearly abandoned his previous 'not sure I'd like playing festivals' stance too now. Also this is a man famous for wearing stupid glasses, he's as 'let's go and watch the Sunday afternoon novelty act wearing silly costumes' as Dolly. But he played Bestival three years ago now, toured every June since and, as you say, he suits the slot down to a T so why wouldn't he have given it a go yet? Does seem very much to me like he and his people either think the money isn't right or the afternoon slot isn't right. Can't see him ever playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) 36 minutes ago, dentalplan said: But he played Bestival three years ago now, toured every June since and, as you say, he suits the slot down to a T so why wouldn't he have given it a go yet? Does seem very much to me like he and his people either think the money isn't right or the afternoon slot isn't right. Can't see him ever playing. Yeah. Prior to 2016 I accepted that Elton may just not have been booked *yet* because it'd be understandable if they'd offered the slots to Dolly and Lionel before turning to ol' Reginald, but that logic falls down after 2016 because there'd be no justification for ELO being higher up the list than him. Maybe there's a standoff and Glasto are refusing to book him until he agrees to give them a guarantee that he'll play Circle of Life for the BBC montage. Who knows. Edited September 12, 2016 by Zac Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewayiam Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 5 hours ago, FloorFiller said: i doubt it. he's played these shows around Glastonbury for at least the last two years and not played the festival. obviously can't write it off entirely as he'll surely do it someday, but i think it's gonna be Diana Ross next year We were saying the same about the acts as well. I think the fact it's Saturday puts it in doubt, if it had been Friday I reckon he could have been high up on Saturday even in the Robert Plant slot but it's a non-runner in thought now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 5 hours ago, Quark said: I get the feeling that he'd take himself too seriously to be the "novelty" act. It's not a slot for novelty acts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 4 hours ago, Zac Quinn said: Yeah. Prior to 2016 I accepted that Elton may just not have been booked *yet* because it'd be understandable if they'd offered the slots to Dolly and Lionel before turning to ol' Reginald, but that logic falls down after 2016 because there'd be no justification for ELO being higher up the list than him. Maybe there's a standoff and Glasto are refusing to book him until he agrees to give them a guarantee that he'll play Circle of Life for the BBC montage. Who knows. Is Lionel a bigger pull than Reg? I always thought he'd be a headliner, although a controversial one admittedly. He'd be entitled to think he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 As is usually remarked, it's probably that asymmetry that's prevented him being booked. Too big a deal for the Legends Slot, but not quite a big enough deal to headline it in his own right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 28 minutes ago, Badlands said: Is Lionel a bigger pull than Reg? I always thought he'd be a headliner, although a controversial one admittedly. He'd be entitled to think he is. I know that Elton headlined at Bonnaroo while Lionel Richie subbed Jack White the day before. Though Lionel Richie apparently pulled a pitiful crowd headlining at Outside Lands this year up against Lana Del Rey so maybe the festivalgoers in the States aren't as weird as we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Elton would be massive, and I'm sure the festival would accommodate him any way they could (although I can't see him headlining). I agree with others - it comes down to whether he'd choose to do it or not. Dolly really put the legend slot on the map as the fourth headliner slot, and potentially the act with the largest crowd of the weekend. If Elton took it, he'd likely be the media face of the festival, not that he needs that exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewayiam Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 15 minutes ago, kalifire said: Elton would be massive, and I'm sure the festival would accommodate him any way they could (although I can't see him headlining). I agree with others - it comes down to whether he'd choose to do it or not. Dolly really put the legend slot on the map as the fourth headliner slot, and potentially the act with the largest crowd of the weekend. If Elton took it, he'd likely be the media face of the festival, not that he needs that exposure. Given that his dates are much smaller places now and he doesn't sell all of them out I'm not so sure it wouldn't help him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 13 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said: It's not a slot for novelty acts. My wording. I wonder if that's how EJ would perceive it, not that I believe it's for novelties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Perhaps - but one look at the other performers who've played it would surely convince him that it's pretty good company to keep. If anything it's the muted reception that ELO got that might go some way to dissuading him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 ELO got a muted response because they weren't very good though. He clearly wasn't interested in being there, pretty much said in his post gig interview his manager had to force him to play. Dolly and Lionel nailed it because they wanted to do it and brought their A game. I guess it comes down to whether Elton really wants to do it or not. If he's not fussed then he should stay away as it has the potential to be shite. If he really wants to do it, then it could be legendary, up there with Dolly and Lionel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 49 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Perhaps - but one look at the other performers who've played it would surely convince him that it's pretty good company to keep. If anything it's the muted reception that ELO got that might go some way to dissuading him. Quite possibly. Like I said, I have nothing to go on other than my own baseless thought processes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 15 minutes ago, nikkic said: ELO got a muted response because they weren't very good though. He clearly wasn't interested in being there, pretty much said in his post gig interview his manager had to force him to play. True to an extent, but they seemed to be hit pretty hard by a crowd deep in the middle of a mid Sunday afternoon lethargy that just wouldn't shift. They did their usual performance and it sounded pretty good, but I agree that they treated it just like any other gig on their tour. A bit of interaction from Jeff would have gone a long way, but that's just how he is, I guess. It's not like Glasto got singled out for a bad gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopmunky Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) With Elton John playing Leeds Arena on 8 June, a possible Pyramid slot may not be out of the question? (Apologies! Posting on mobile and didn't see the rest of the thread ) Edited September 14, 2016 by Chopmunky Miatake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Elton always tours in June, I think. I'm pretty sure Glasto would be there for the taking (legend slot) but didn't Emily say that slot is already filled? I seem to recall reading she's booked that slot already. Legends will need maximum notice, after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 He may have been talking out of his hat, but #RightBazza has already strongly suggested that it's Diana Ross, so that seems to rule Elton out this year again. I dunno. He absolutely should play, but it's hard to see when. An extended sub-headliner a la Leonard Cohen or Roger Waters might be the most satisfactory result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I would love to see EJ and would sing along to every song. But but but....Bazza has spoken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 5 hours ago, Scruffylovemonster said: This makes the most sense. Give him 90 minutes in the evening. Could be perfect timing too to close with "Don't let the sun....." if they time it right. The sun going down while he sings Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me is the complete opposite of perfect timing. The extended sub / co-headliner thing could work but it could also work any time they have loads of headliners they need to fit in. If he's up for it - he very well might not be - I don't see why they don't have him headline. If Glastonbury was a festival where they only let the most relevant, cutting edge superstars of today headline then fair enough but it ain't and Elton has the most hits of anyone so let's do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 7 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said: Not if it stops! If he sends it the other way and reverses the rotation of the Earth forever then he's big enough to headline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 If he does that then we'll all wake up and have forgotten who he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justiceforcedave Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Doesn't anyone think Elton could do a Stevie and jump into an unexpected headliner slot? While he player much smaller gigs now, he certainly has the back catalogue and charisma to pull a blinding set! With regards to who's touring (and on the topic of Stevies), Stevie Nicks is on tour in the US at the begining of the year. She would be most welcome anywhere on the Pyramid Stage! Edited September 15, 2016 by Justiceforcedave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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