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Elton John's free concert in Central Park 1980 Ad...
Elton John's free concert in Central Park 1980 Ad...
Item # 718673
September 09, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept,. 10-16, 1980
* Elton John concert advertisement
* British singer - songwriter - pianist
* Free performance in Central Park
Page 59 has a full page advertisement for the legendary performance performance by "ELTON JOHN" in Central Park. (see images)
AI notes: On September 13, 1980, Elton John performed a legendary free concert on the Great Lawn of New York City's Central Park, drawing an estimated 400,000 fans in one of the largest gatherings in the park’s history. Backed by his classic band—including guitarist Davey Johnstone, bassist Dee Murray, and drummer Nigel Olsson—Elton delivered an electrifying set that mixed his biggest hits like “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “Rocket Man” with playful surprises, including a medley of Beatles covers. The performance is especially remembered for its theatrical finale: Elton reappeared for the encore dressed in an oversized, glittering Donald Duck costume designed by Bob Mackie, complete with a beak and tail feathers, adding a whimsical and iconic flair to an already unforgettable show. The Central Park concert captured Elton at a peak of both musical prowess and showmanship, embodying the spirit of 1980s pop spectacle and solidifying his status as one of the most flamboyant and beloved performers in rock history.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete with 112 pages, tabloid size, one fold along the center, small red library stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
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Category: The 20th Century
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