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Elton's Live 8 performance
Saturday, July 2 2005 |
Due to his Dublin gig that same day, Elton performed relatively early during Live 8 in London on July 2, 2005.
 He went on stage after Paul McCartney, U2 and Coldplay.
The set list for Elton was as follows:
- The Bitch Is Back
- Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting
- Children Of The Revolution (duet with Pete Doherty)
Contrary to earlier reports, the last song was not introduced on TV by Russian cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev live from space.
Sir Paul McCartney and U2 have kicked-off Live 8 at Hyde Park, London, with the song "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
The words "It was 20 years ago today" referred back to Live Aid - the first concert staged by Sir Bob Geldof and friends to highlight the plight of Africa. It is the first time Sir Paul has played the song outside a recording studio.
Live 8 is being billed as the biggest music event in history. Also performing at Hyde Park are Madonna, Coldplay, Joss Stone, Keane, REM, Scissor Sisters, Sting, Travis and Robbie Williams. Pink Floyd are reuniting for the first time in 24 years.
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