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Flintoff ruined duet with Sir Elton
Thursday, May 11 2006

Cricket hero Freddie Flintoff has revealed he ruined a dream duet with Sir Elton John — by singing off-key.

The pair got on stage at a charity dinner on May 9, 2006 to perform "Rocket Man".

But Freddie, 28, said: “Elton was brilliant but I’m afraid I was a bit out of tune and managed to ruin the chorus. I sang in the school choir — but this was a bit different! Elton is one of my idols and to sing with him was the chance of a lifetime. When he called me up on to the stage, I couldn’t really say no, could I?”

Cricket fan Elton had already had a joke at Freddie’s expense when he introduced him to the audience of 1,200 at the black-tie bash in Battersea Park, South London. He said: “I’ve sung with greats like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, George Michael — but none can compare to the singing talent of my special guest tonight . . . Andrew Flintoff!”

Freddie has revealed that Elton’s classic "Rocket Man" inspired his England team to their historic Ashes victory last summer.

He said: “It became a bit of an anthem in the dressing room.”

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