20. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting (Elton John - Live In New York: 10/26/1984)

After taking a couple of days off to regain my sanity (somewhat) and to get over my “eardrum flu” from the past few uploads, it is now time for me to upload Elton’s final show from his New York run of concerts from October 1984. Thanks to the magic of “EltonStuff,” we can enjoy this recording! Like the previous New York show, this recording has excellent sound quality which highlights everything that happens on stage! This recording is also almost musically complete (“I’m Still Standing” is cut). I’d like to dedicate this upload to Anthony Maniglia who attended this show (along with the first night from the 23rd) and got to see Elton dressed up like Tina Turner! Despite Elton postponing last night’s show (which would be made up on November 12th) due to him being unable to perform due to the severe flu, his voice doesn’t seem to have improved very much since the previous concert (from the 24th). Elton is still suffering vocally and he sounds extremely worn-out throughout the recording. Notes that he normally can hit in his sleep are either missed, growled to oblivion, or shouted/forced with a rougher tone that sounds unhealthy. Likely due to his condition, “One More Arrow” is not performed at this show. Besides being vocally fatigued, his energy level is drained to the point where he actually needs to be revived with oxygen after “Restless”. From fan reports and reviews written, Elton went over to the side of the stage after performing “Restless” to take a knee in order to...