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Elton John Jul 4, 1976 1 encores, 19 songs. When the station called me to tell me that I had won two tickets to the concert, they taped the conversation, and played me screaming into the phone over and over again, twice an hour for the next 72 hours, as part of a commercial they ran (along with announcing the names of all ten winners). I love everyones recollection of this fabulous, historic event. Ill never forget the fireworks! I cant recall the name of the flight attendant, but she played a key role in how the story unfolds. 5,6,7,8 open up the f**ing gate. Eltons a billionaire because of the likes of me. I am not sure I have ever been more jealous of someone, before or since. Its a bit tattered but Ive held onto it for almost 40 years along with the program from his 1974 tour. And most importantly to those who love children. Like yourself I have been an Elton fan since first seeing him perform in 1974, I was 14. Glad everyone who has responded to this blog post remembers it so well too! Stadium Concert. Although the official spelling of the town's name is "Foxborough", the shorter spelling was used for the stadium. Sullivan Stadium hosted The Who 's 25th anniversary tour on July 12 and 14, 1989. For the next 2 and 1/2 hours he had everyone in the palm of his hand. Your email address will not be published. the tour included two legs (United Kingdom and North America) and a total of 62 shows. He was a fave and I had Yellow Brick Road on vinyl and cassette. It was our nations Bicentennial celebration. Elton John has always been number one for me, its really sad that cell phones werent around then because the whole night couldve been recorded. After only two years, Orthwein tried to move the Patriots to his hometown of St. Louis. I had founded an Elton John Fan Club called SNAFF (Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting), and designed a T-shirt with Eltons birth name Reggie Dwight emblazoned on the front. I was ten years old and at first, my parents brought me and my older brother there just to listen outside the fence because we were huge EJ fans (thanks to our parents). Elton John and his Louder Than the Concorde band. I remember fireworks too. I remember asking this girl in my homeroom that Id always liked but never dated (she had a boyfriend) to go and she said yes. Indian Hills Cross Country and Track and Field practice at this facility through a partnership with the Ottumwa Community School District. The concert started with opening act John Miles. Attending a concert along with parents with small kids is pretty unexpected, but cool nonetheless. While the capacity of the Wollman Rink was usually limited to about 6,000 to 7,000 people, it is reported that Bob Marley's performance in 1975 had attracted about 15,000 people. I have been a huge fan of Elton and his band members on that tour, in fact I just received a Hawaiian shirt from Sue Pope, (wife of the late great drummer Roger Pope) it was one of Rogers favorite shirt. The first concert at Three Rivers Stadium was a headline appearance by trumpeter Al Hirt at the Three Rivers New Orleans Music Festival on August 24, 1970. [6] Foxboro, Mass. Hercules And I agree with you Matt. Two words rapt amazement. That is so cool!!! Elton John Piano, Vocals Did anybody see the girl who was climbing the tower that held the lights that light up the field and or did anyone see the guy jump off the mens room and fell 20 feet and ripped his leg open on the barbed wire fence? Seen him a few times since and all were good, but not as electric as that 4th of July night. It was one of the best concert I ever saw the only other concert I saw a bed it was Pink Floyd The Wall at Nassau Coliseum and if anyone saw that theyll vouch for me thanks for the memory, I cant quite understand everything youre saying Mike but I totally concur with your first sentence! Mar 29, 2023 KISS April 23 rd 1976 Ontario Canada Concert Poster $6. Ive never been to a more exciting concert! L'ancien gardien de but yougoslave et nouvel entraneur des Lions est ce qui peut arriver de mieux au jeune Thomas. In 1971, the New England Patriots moved into Schaefer Stadium, which would be the team's home under various names (including Sullivan Stadium and Foxboro Stadium) before Gillette Stadium replaced it in 2002. It was all general admission and we wanted to make sure we got there in time. I wish I kept my tab. Great memories John, I will check your site out. Paul McCartney brought the Flowers In the Dirt Tour to the stadium on July 24 and 26, 1990. July 4, 1976, Elton John performs at Schaefer Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts. Pinball Wizard. I was lucky enough to get backstage as I was a huge fan and my dad was on security for the show. What a day and night..we met so many cool fans too. Which Elton song comes to mind today folks ? I still remember the chants at the gate in the morning as we shouted 1,2,3,4, open up the f**ing door. No public funding was used to construct the $7.1 million stadium. We enjoyed John Miles & Dave Mason from the far end of the field. [1] The cost of the annual music festival was about $500,000, and admissions, at $1 per person in 1968, were expected to bring in $250,000 to $270,000 for the summer program, leaving a deficit, picked up by Schaefer, of more than $200,000. The Spirit of '76. What a show! The stadium opened in August 1971 as Schaefer Stadium,[2] primarily as the home venue for the renamed New England Patriots of the National Football League. 1976-1982: 1994 (Pro: 1997) 33: Kevin Faulk: RB: 1999-2011: 2016 14: Steve Grogan . The facility was built in a low-cost "bare bones" manner with unexceptional architectural elements, and had very few modern amenities. The massive stage was built twelve feet off the ground on the playing field with a sound system and a light show that had no equals. We also had a friend across the street 17. What a nice guard!!! Elton Johns Statue of Liberty costume Hard Rock Cafe. HiIm Sharon, Georges daughter. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In a car next to us was a person who caught one of the stuffed fruit adornments that Elton wore and then threw into the crowd. We got good seats stage left about 3 rows back from the access path on the lower stadium level. After we got to altitude, the flight attendant came up to the cockpit and asked if we d like to have his autograph. What a wonderful memory Mike! Animals, Travel, Casinos, Sports, Gift Ideas, Mental Health and So Much More! He said to me What took you so long ! Sullivan Stadium hosted The Who's 25th anniversary tour on July 12 and 14, 1989. Yes, there was a portrait of Elton in fireworks! Tour statistics Lived down in Marshfield and went with my older brother as the rest of my family headed to the Esplanade for the Pops Bicentennial Concert. We waited in the parking lot for a few hours talking with people, waiting for traffic to thin. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding What an amazing concert. But then on the horizon a helicopter circled the stadium 3 times. The duo became instant starters for the Patriots and helped solidify New England's most noticeable weakness in the defensive backfield. This was my 3rd Elton concert, after 2 at Boston Garden in 1974, and my seats were at maybe the 50-yard line low down on the side. It was originally named Schaefer Stadium after the Schaefer Brewing Company. Pink Floyd played a two-night stand in May 1988 (on one of the nights their inflatable pig was torn to shreds). People had them in the stadium! The Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park was a recurring music festival held in the summer between 1967 and 1976 at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park. Got there around 11 AM and arrived back in Pittsfield around 4 AM the next day. Hell yes I want those tickets! Very basic stage setup with a black piano. I was there too ! As he started to sing I realized we were really far back from the stage. I drove my best buddy and 2 brothers to the show in a 66 Chevy Impala which was on its last legs. Louder Than Concorde But Not Quite As Pretty Though the concert tickets and television might both cost $100, Ben personally values the concert tickets at $200 and Carly at $50; the values they each place on the television might be swapped. With a capacity of just over 60,000 (only 10,000 above the NFL's minimum seating capacity), it was one of the smallest stadiums in the NFL. What a great experience! Fleetwood Mac Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 25, 1976 Jul 25 1976. . It was a festival concert with big name acts and dirt-cheap tickets. I was there too! During heavy rains, the numerous unpaved spots in the parking lot turned to mud. God love the schedulers who brought Elton to Foxboro, Massachusetts on July 4, 1976!!! Empty Sky Presale tickets will be available on Feb. 28 to Legacy Fan Club members at 9 a.m. and General Fan Club members at 11 a.m. Those presales end a Watch Now: Related Video I was there too! Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds I was there also! The venue hosted numerous significant soccer matches, including six games in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. It was the best Fourth of July ever. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Stephen Roth Elton John Jul 06, 1976 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Stephen Roth Good Morning to the Night Bennie and the Jets Philadelphia Freedom I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues Border Song Tiny Dancer Have Mercy on the Criminal With the completion of the AFLNFL merger in 1970, the league required its teams to play in stadiums which seated more than 50,000, and no venue in Boston proper could accommodate a crowd this size with NFL amenities. im listening to Elton now, moved by this memory:). Like all of you I too was at this awesome show. I was right up front when I was just seeing you with another friend on my shoulders trading time so we could have an awesome View and thats when crowd control why isnt an issue because we were inside what would be considered a mosh pit. Dont Let the Sun Go Down on Me Best concert of my life. I hope Sharon has treasured that little piece of paper. Foxboro Stadium was demolished in 2002 and replaced by Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place shopping center. My favorite Elton John program, from the 1974 tour featuring brilliant art by Jacques Benoit. I was there Artists Elton John. Most notably 1982. Bennie and the Jets The festival name was changed to Dr. Pepper Music Festival after the move away from Central Park in 1981. At 17, I had been an Elton John fan my whole teen life. Got home around 6AM knowing I had been a part of something big. Knowing that the revenue from the Patriots would not be nearly enough to service the debt, the Sullivans quietly put the team and the stadium on the market. Elton John has just one concert at Schaefer Stadium on 4 July 1976. The group had chartered a New York Airways 30 passenger Sikorsky s-61 helicopter for the round trip. M8s blowing up all around us was a little scary, but Ill never forget that show. My friend Steve and I left plenty of time to catch the opening acts, thank goodness. I was 16 years old and got tickets for me and 4 other friends. They were $10 apiece.We all piled into my friends older brothers car and left at 4 a.m. for the drive from Endicott,NY to Rich Stadium in Buffalo,NY. Concerts. Best show ever, still have my ticket stub: $10!! We couldn't celebrate YES or Prog Rock without flashing back to one of the largest concerts in Philadelphia history, the 1976 BiCentential Concert at JFK Stadium featuring YES, Peter Frampton & Gary Wright. Hailing from Oklahoma, US, Leon Russell (born April 2nd, 1942) was one of the most important session musicians of the 60s/70s, before becoming a successful recording artist in his own right. Well of course I did but there were too many people on the field. As I just turned 20 & secured 2 tickets to this show, little did I know it would be something I would never forget ! Keep it Elton guys!! As a result, the stadium was not demolished until late January 2002, after the conclusion of the 2001 postseason. [citation needed], In 1977, Dr. Pepper assumed sponsorship of the Central Park concert series, renamed the Dr. Pepper Central Park Music Festival. Im also somewhat amazed (and also quite pleased ) at how well hes been able to attract new audiences. der NFL, der bei rund 60 US-Dollar liegt, ist. Elton and his band recorded the Blue Moves album (and No. He announced beforehand that he wasnt feeling well, so I brought him a bouquet of yellow roses and plunked them on the stage the first night (I was sitting in the front row). I got to shake his hand when he finished which was pretty cool, even for this old guy. Quarantining through this Covid pandemic crisis has allowed me a lot of time to reminisce about my youth and do some Google searches at the same time. One of my best memories from youth His manager didnt see him as a big name anymore and was booking him into small venues. We, as a people must unite to save the children !! With their two first-rounders in 1976, the Patriots selected Arizona State cornerback Mike Haynes and Ohio State safety Tim Fox. Nice Facebook page Ron!! I was 39. Elton John 4 July 1976 19 Songs, 1 Encore. For some of us, this was one them. Do you remember Billy Jean King swinging a large Italian pepper between here legs doing Philadelphia Freedom? When Kiam and Sullivan tried to sell the team to interests in Jacksonville, Kraft effectively stymied the deal by refusing to let the team out of their lease, which contained an ironclad commitment to play in the stadium until 2001. I bought everything of his that I could get. The tix were outrageously expensive . When Elton John arrived, my cousin grabbed my hand & started running. I am so grateful to dad (RIP),his friend and the $10 scalper for the memories we all have of July 4, 1976.Wow, 39 yrs ago this summer! Elton John Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 4, 1976 Jul 04 1976 John Miles Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 4, 1976 Jul 04 1976 Dave Mason Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 4, 1976 Jul 04 1976 Last updated: 24 Feb 2023, 06:30 Etc/UTC Elton John Gig Timeline Previous concerts We got back home at 3:00am .Eltons next extravaganza that we saw was at TD Garden in town on September of 2005 .My husband and I have seen quite a fewEJ concerts ,no one can top Elton !Thanks for sharing!It truly was THE NITE !!!!!!!!! Hi KarenI was there too! But Im never going to forget that he was that guy that made that night so special, getting me so close to my idol. I was 14 and my dad made sure i got a ticket and a ride to the stadium for my favorite rock star ELTON JOHN, on the most important day in American history. As darkness fell, we saw shadowy figures scampering to and fro across the field and were puzzled as to what they were doing. I was consumed by him and his music. This predated the cell phone era. On 4 July 1976, Elton played Schaefer Stadium near Boston. It was the best Fourth of July ever. ALLAH AKBAR !!! I looked at Mark with a sad face. Some 38 years later, still remember this 4Th Thanks for the pix Pat !! Buckingham left in 1987. followed by Nicks in 1991 and Christine McVie in 1995. OMG it was AWESOME !!!!! Take a look at my website http://www.little-dirt-cowboy.co.uk It's Over Edit setlist Jul 25 1976 Fleetwood Mac at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA Artist: Fleetwood Mac , Tour: Fleetwood Mac , Venue: Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA Say You Love Me Go Your Own Way Rhiannon Landslide Over My Head World Turning Hypnotized I'm So Afraid Oh Well Edit setlist Jul 25 1976 I brag to this day about this concertIt was my first one. The last time I saw him was in 2006 at an Oracle Conference in San Francisco which was more of an intimate party for 10,000 techies. Statue of Liberty garb Ill never forget! Pittsburgh Jazz Festival Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers, Walt Harper, Roland Kirk, David Newman, and Herbie Mann. 1975 June 18: Bob Marley & The Wailers June 20: Journey June 21: Montrose; Leslie West; Thee Image June 25: Mirabai; Jim Dawson; Robert Klein June 28 Earl Scruggs Revue; Emmylou Harris and Hot Band July 2: Dave Mason; Pousette-Dart Band July 5: Blood, Sweat & Tears July 9: Bee Gees w/ Revelation July 14: The Marshall Tucker Band July 16: Three Dog Night July 21: Brownsville Station; Slade July . After all these years, that Fourth of July concert is the one I will never forget, so glad I went to it! I had such a good time !!! I was beside myself. Use this setlist for your event review and get all updates automatically! Thats a funny story! Autore dell'articolo: Articolo pubblicato: 16/06/2022 Categoria dell'articolo: tippmann stormer elite mods Commenti dell'articolo: the contrast by royall tyler analysis the contrast by royall tyler analysis It was something well never forget! That night was electric. He played as one of the opening acts as well .Curtains under a twinkly sky, Ill never forget it .We lived in Quincy and God love our dad, he came to get us too! On that day, along with 60,000 other fans, I got to see Elton John perform in concert at Schaefer Thank you! . A little while later, 2 complete strangers grabbed us and put us on their shoulders. Aug. 28, 1977. Thank you Patricia for this memory! Genesis brought the We Can't Dance Tour to the stadium on May 28, 1992. What a thoughtful flight attendant! [45] Two years later, Kraft bought the parcel of land containing neighboring Bay State Raceway, allowing him to build a new and privately-financed stadium on the raceway property after proposals to build a new stadium in Hartford, Connecticut and South Boston failed. Most patrons had to sit on backless aluminum benches (or like still done in the lower Lambeau Field bowl today, rent or bring in their own stadium cushions and portable chairbacks, especially in cold weather), as only a small fraction of the seats had permanent chairbacks (painted blue, red and white near the 50-yard line). Hi Sharon, as I responded to your dad, I think this story is really cool and fun and would love to share it in my newspaper. I went to this concert too summer right before my senior year. Unbelievably rude, but I was too happy to complain. Originally it was supposed to be Dave Mason that opened the show but it ended up being John Miles that came on about 12 noon. James Newton-Howard Keyboards Chicago's 1975 Concert History. As the fourth of July approaches this year, how I would so love to see Elton John again in a concert like that one! But a few decades ago, the majority of the devastation occurred off the field. Your Song After John Miles was done out came the next act. Had great seats on the right side. It was the best years of my life, it was also the year my first baby was born to me and i will forever love her so much,even though I didnt get 1cheeseburger 1 piece of barbeque chicken. We had only been dating a few months and had a passion for Monty Python. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When that stage rolled out and the Statue of Liberty stood on the piano we all just looked at each otherthen Elton jumped off and Grow Some Funk of Your Own cranked! I have a bad photo of it somewhere. Someone Saved My Life Tonight You could hear the guitars and his piano being checked behind the curtain to make sure they were tuned and ready. If you are interested please contact me at pgay@wiltonbulletin.com. His music is timeless. Part-way through this leg of the tour, Ray Cooper fell ill and was forced to miss roughly a dozen shows. ", The tour concluded in mid-August with a record-breaking seven sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden. Thank you for sharing your story. Im glad I found this site and the opportunity to share my remembrance of July 4th, 76. Aug 3, Schaefer Music Festival, Central Park, New York City, NY Aug 4, Palace Concert Theater, Providence, RI (with Jackson Browne) Aug 5, Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ (with Jackson Browne and Stanky Browne) Aug 7, George Edge Music Park, Grove City, OH (with Jackson . You want to get closer? he said. Over the years a Who's Who of superstars of the popular music scene performed there. The Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park was a recurring music festival held in the summer between 1967 and 1976 at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park. Live. A wonderful surprise was when he brought out Kiki Dee to sing I Got the Music in Me and to join him on Dont Go Breaking My Heart. I think they gave us wristbands and the entire stadium section was filled with people waiting for tickets. [18] Although the official spelling of the town's name is "Foxborough", the shorter spelling was used for the stadium.[19]. Thanks for the link to your site Rich! We are the lucky ones. Eltons come here to Jacksonville quite a few times but Ive never gotten to see him. ), The Boston Patriots played the 1969 season at Alumni Stadium at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and the 1970 season, their first in the NFL, at Harvard Stadium in Boston's Allston neighborhood. After 31 NFL seasons, Foxboro Stadium was scheduled to be demolished on December 23, 2001, the day after the Patriots' final home game. New England Patriots Julius Adams during pre-season practice at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., July 18, 1976. Ray Cooper Percussion (He got sick at beginning of tour and was out for most of it. I got the nicest least expected kiss goodnight. Mark stood behind me, held me, swaying. We had nice loge seats facing the stage I think they cost $16. Check out YES' set list & some vintage '76 video of the band. And after all these years, its sheer electricity has never been beat. In fact, all of the remembrances are joyous to read. The show was scheduled to start at 9PM and after the stage was cleared prior nothing seemed to be happening for set up. Part-way through this leg of the tour, Ray Cooper fell ill and was forced to miss roughly a dozen shows. Like you, this event was the thrill of a lifetime for me as well. Location Schaefer Stadium Foxborough, Wayland US Date July 4, 1976 Pictures Add a picture. Available for both RF and RM licensing. So thank you Mr. LeMasa, you are a great dad! But we were teens and there was nothing much to do. tickets, thank you cards, Asian dresser box, grad decor, flower holder bag and more. I bought the tickets for my boyfriend for his 18 th birthday. Rick Derringer, Dave Mason were great too. Ive been to a number of Elton John concerts over the years, but this one cant be matched for its electricity and excitement! She said give me a piece of paper, So I tore off a piece of teletype paper I carried for copying clearances and handed it to her. I later heard he had stopped by a local bar afterwards and was partying a bit. I was all of 10 years old and we were able to get within about 25 yards of the stage. Pittsburgh Jazz Festival Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles B.B. I was there too. After that summer I went off to college, Mark went back to high school and we never saw each other again. Whenever Elton made his grand entrance flying in and coming out like the Statue of Liberty everyone went wild!!
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