Elton John Concerts

Elton John 1997 Concerts:

Date	Venue	City	Tour
17 Jan 1997	The Theatre National De Chaillot	Paris, France	performed with Queen
08 Feb 1997	Waldorf Astoria	New York, NY, USA	AIDS Benefit
30 Apr 1997	Carnegie Hall	New York, NY, USA	Rainforest Benefit	23 songs
Setlist from 30 Apr 1997: Carnival of The Animals [performed by Bobby McFerrin] If I Had a Boat [performed by Lyle Lovett] Waters Of Tyne [performed by Sting, Jimmy Nail] If I Loved You [performed by Bonnie Raitt] Another Day [performed by James Taylor] Long Tall Texan [performed by ensemble] All Through The Night [performed by Shawn Colvin] Va Pensiero [performed by Zucchero] If It's Magic [performed by Stevie Wonder] Abide With Me [performed by Elton John, Salvation Army Band] Get Ready [performed by ensemble] My Girl [performed by Elton John] My Guy [performed by Elton John] Ain't That Peculiar [performed by Lyle Lovett] Love Letters [performed by Bonnie Raitt, Elton John] Barefootin [performed by James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt] Roadrunner [performed by James Taylor] Ain't Too Proud To Beg [performed by Sting] Tears Of A Clown [performed by Sting] Higher Ground [performed by Stevie Wonder] Knock On Wood [performed by Stevie Wonder] Living For The City [performed by Stevie Wonder, Sting] As [performed by ensemble]
08 Jul 1997	Historical Castle Square	Aschaffenburg, Germany	Germany UNICEF Benefit	21 songs
Setlist from 08 Jul 1997: I'm Still Standing I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Sacrifice Live Like Horses Border Song Something About The Way You Look Tonight Simple Life The One Take Me To The Pilot Made In England Someone Saved My Life Tonight Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Bennie And The Jets Can You Feel The Love Tonight Believe Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) The Bitch Is Back Candle In The Wind Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding The Last Song
08 Aug 1997	unknown	Monte Carlo, France	Red Cross Ball	13 songs
Setlist from 08 Aug 1997: Your Song Sacrifice Border Song Talking Old Soldiers I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That The One I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues Daniel Bennie And The Jets Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word Take Me To The Pilot Can You Feel The Love Tonight Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
08 Sep 1997	Metropolitan Museum of Art	New York, NY, USA	Versace Memorial Ceremony	1 songs
Private memorial also attended by Madonna, Lisa Marie Presley, Jon Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston and Courtney Love. Setlist from 08 Sep 1997: Live Like Horses
14 Sep 1997	unknown	unknown, UK	An Audience With Elton John	10 songs
Taped for British ITV for broadcast on September 27. Setlist from 14 Sep 1997: I'm Still Standing Don't Go Breaking My Heart [with The Spice Girls] Something About The Way You Look Tonight Abide With Me [with the Kingdom Choir] Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) If The River Can Bend Believe/Song For Guy [medley with The Pet Shop Boys] Can you Feel The Love Tonight Come Down in Time [with Sting] Your Song
15 Sep 1997	Royal Albert Hall	London, UK	Music For Montserrat	3 songs
Sir Paul McCartney headlined the show which featured Midge Ure, Carl Perkins, Jimmy Buffett, Phil Collins, Mark Knopfler, Sting, Eric Clapton and host Sir George Martin. Setlist from 15 Sep 1997: Your Song Live Like Horses Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
19 Sep 1997	House Of Blues	New Orleans, LA, USA	VH1 Behind The Music
27 Sep 1997	LWT Studios	London, UK	An Audience With Elton John
08 Oct 1997	The Roxy	Atlanta, GA, USA	Big Picture Tour	27 songs
Setlist from 08 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Take Me To The Pilot Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Something About The Way You Look Tonight The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Long Way From Happiness Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Your Song I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Sand And Water We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains
10 Oct 1997	Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum	Winston-Salem, NC, USA	Big Picture Tour	27 songs
Setlist from 10 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Take Me To The Pilot Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Something About The Way You Look tonight The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Long Way From Happiness Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Your Song I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Sand And Water We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains
11 Oct 1997	GTE Amphitheatre	Virginia Beach, VA, USA	Big Picture Tour	28 songs
Setlist from 11 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) I'm Still Standing Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains Your Song
14 Oct 1997	North Charleston Coliseum	North Charleston, SC, USA	Big Picture Tour	28 songs
Setlist from 14 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains The Bitch Is Back I'm Still Standing Sand And Water Your Song
15 Oct 1997	Colonial Center	Columbia, SC, USA	Big Picture Tour	28 songs
Setlist from 15 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) I'm Still Standing Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains Your Song
17 Oct 1997	Charleston Civic Center	Charleston, WV, USA	Big Picture Tour	27 songs
Setlist from 17 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains The Bitch Is Back Sand And Water Your Song
18 Oct 1997	Freedom Hall	Louisville, KY, USA	Big Picture Tour	27 songs
Setlist from 18 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains The Bitch Is Back Sand And Water Your Song
22 Oct 1997	Mark Of The Quad Cities	Moline, IL, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 22 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
24 Oct 1997	Hilton Coliseum	Ames, IA, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 24 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
25 Oct 1997	Fargodome	Fargo, ND, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 25 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
28 Oct 1997	Roberts Stadium	Evansville, IN, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 28 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
29 Oct 1997	Van Andel Arena	Grand Rapids, MI, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 29 Oct 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
04 Nov 1997	Bryce Jordan Center	University Park, PA, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 04 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
05 Nov 1997	Mullins Center	Amherst, MA, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 05 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
07 Nov 1997	Corel Centre	Ottawa, ON, Canada	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 07 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Levon Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
08 Nov 1997	Colisee Arena	Quebec City, Quebec, Canada	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 08 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
11 Nov 1997	Molson Center	Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 11 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
12 Nov 1997	Molson Center	Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Big Picture Tour	24 songs
Setlist from 12 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back
14 Nov 1997	Jefferson Civic Center Arena	Birmingham, AL, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 14 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
15 Nov 1997	Thompson-Boling Arena	Knoxville, TN, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 15 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
19 Nov 1997	The Myriad	Oklahoma City, OK, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 19 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
21 Nov 1997	Leon County Civic Center	Tallahassee, FL, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 21 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
22 Nov 1997	Pyramid Arena	Memphis, TN, USA	Big Picture Tour	26 songs
Setlist from 22 Nov 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Can You Feel The Love Tonight Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Sand And Water The Bitch Is Back Your Song
01 Dec 1997	Carnegie Hall	New York, NY, USA	an evening for La Fencie
11 Dec 1997	SEC Centre	Glasgow, Scotland	Big Picture Tour	16 songs
setlist as shown may not be complete. Setlist from 11 Dec 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Sacrifice Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot
12 Dec 1997	Newcastle Arena	Newcastle, UK	Big Picture Tour	22 songs
Setlist from 12 Dec 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Sacrifice Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets
14 Dec 1997	Nynex Arena	Manchester, UK	Big Picture Tour	21 songs
Setlist from 14 Dec 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Sacrifice Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Take Me To The Pilot Someone Saved My Life Tonight Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) Your Song The Bitch Is Back
15 Dec 1997	National Exhibition Center	Birmingham, UK	Big Picture Tour	24 songs
Setlist from 15 Dec 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Sacrifice Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) The Bitch Is Back Your Song
16 Dec 1997	National Exhibition Center	Birmingham, UK	Big Picture Tour
19 Dec 1997	Wembley Arena	London, UK	Big Picture Tour	25 songs
Setlist from 19 Dec 1997: Simple Life The One Grey Seal Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Honky Cat Sacrifice Tiny Dancer I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues If The River Can Bend I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word The Last Song Daniel Love's Got A Lot To Answer For Take Me To The Pilot Something About The Way You Look Tonight Made In England Believe Philadelphia Freedom Bennie And The Jets Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) I'm Still Standing The Bitch Is Back Your Song
20 Dec 1997	Wembley Arena	London, UK	Big Picture Tour