Topic: Glastonbury

[Snail]

A reminder that the Rocket Man film is vastly superior to the terrible Bohemian Rhapsody film that inexplicably won multiple Oscars.

Yes! It’s superb.

[John C]

Thank you Elton John.
Thank you for not retiring or giving up or fucking it all off at any time in the last 10 or indeed 20 years.
Thank you for giving us the gift of your music in June 2023, 76 years after you were born.
Thank you for writing and collaborating songs that will last 10 generations.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for playing Glastonbury, it was truly wonderful.
YNWA.

[Crosby Nick]

I’m enjoying it.

Just seemed like everyone there was watching Elton.

[ABZ Rover]

That was fukin magnificent.  He really seemed to grow into the set.  Wondering if he was was managing his voice so he could get through it.

Whatever, bloody brilliant performance!

[jackh]

Always find this last hour or so of live broadcast from the festival really depressing - I've never been but I imagine I'd be a wreck leaving if ever I did

[Flaccido Dongingo]

That's my favourite Glastonbury set since Johnny Cash in 1994

Since we're talking long forgotten niche Glastonbury shows, I feel it's only fair to mention The Levellers in 1994, bloody tremendous.

[wz4jc3]

Thank you Elton John.
Thank you for not retiring or giving up or fucking it all off at any time in the last 10 or indeed 20 years.
Thank you for giving us the gift of your music in June 2023, 76 years after you were born.
Thank you for writing and collaborating songs that will last 10 generations.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for playing Glastonbury, it was truly wonderful.
YNWA.

Spot on! Thank you for taking the words out of my mouth.

[jackh]

How long do all these sets stay on the iPlayer for? A good few weeks, or are they tight with it?

[sheepfest]

Catching up with Sparks and the fabulous Cate Blanchett dance moves.

[Son of Spion]

Well, there we have it. Elton shuffles onstage looking like he's worried he might fall and break a hip ... then he produces a masterclass of a performance like that.

Superb stuff from him, and I'm not even a fan.

I've enjoyed LFC flag spotting this year. Also enjoyed seeing Dave Grohl seemingly playing on everybody's set and the Lurking McCartney seemingly being in the wings watching every set in the festival.

[Statto Red]

How long do all these sets stay on the iPlayer for? A good few weeks, or are they tight with it?

Takes a quick look & it's at least 11 months.

[damomad]

Got up early to go see Japanese Breakfast, stood at the front of the Other Stage. Seen some drops of liquid fall to the ground around me, thought it was someone tossing beer which was strange because it was 11.30 and the crowd was tiny.

Turns out it was a flock of seagulls that shat all over my bloody shirt. Had to go and get another tshirt from the merch stand. When I got back, the fella beside me said it was a sign of good luck, getting shat on by a bird. 30 mins later it’s announced Japanese Breakfast cancelled. I told the fella there goes his theory.

I then ventured down to West Holts for Black Country New Road. When who stands beside me with his kids, only my favourite comedian in the world Stewart Lee. Wanted to ask him if he still thinks RAWK hates him but let the moment pass by out of fear of making an arse of myself.

Highlights of the day, Viagra Boys and Phoenix. Sitting in the airport for home now, all goes in a flash.

[Fordy]

Well that’s how you headline. Take note Artic Monkeys. Elton smashed it! I am not even a massive Elton fan.

[Red_Mist]

I’ll watch Elton again at some point. He was brilliant. Only really started listening to him after watching Rocketman on a plane a few years ago. Had Too Close For Zero as a kid but that was all. Knew the hits of course, but never realised his back catalogue was so huge.

I was hoping for Border Song, Blues For Baby And Me, or Madman Across The Water, but it was hit after hit…and that was the right thing to do. There’s not many around that could do that. His voice though. Wow, there’s some golden oldies that can make you wince a little. But Elton’s still got it. What a leg end really. Surely pulled in the biggest crowd ever seen on the farm?

[Jwils21]

Turns out it was a flock of seagulls that shat all over my bloody shirt.

You should’ve took this as a sign and ran (so far away)

[Elmo!]

Turns out it was a flock of seagulls that shat all over my bloody shirt.

I didn't know they were even on the lineup this year.

[Son of Spion]

Turns out it was a flock of seagulls that shat all over my bloody shirt.

I'm wishing I had a photograph of you in the shirt.

[Son of Spion]

When I got back, the fella beside me said it was a sign of good luck, getting shat on by a bird.

Well, I know some people pay good money for that kind of thing. 😲

[BarryCrocker]

Turns out it was a flock of seagulls that shat all over my bloody shirt.

Didn't know they were still touring.

[Buck Pete]

Didn't know they were still touring.

[John_P]

Was great that last night, saw Elton John in Liverpool a few months ago so knew it would be great but he surpassed expectations. Felt like the coverage of his set really captured the live atmosphere which is something that rarely happens.

[Kenny's Jacket]

Brillant from Elton,

Im still standing was fantastic

Wish Id made the effort to see him in the past

[Son of Spion]

Brillant from Elton,

Im still standing was fantastic

Wish Id made the effort to see him in the past

It's funny isn't it. If someone had given me a free ticket to go to an Elton John show I'd have given it a miss. If he did another show next week and I was given a free ticket, I'd still give it a miss.

But last night he was brilliant and I enjoyed his show. I'm not a fan, but if last night was anything to go by, he certainly gives his fans value for money.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

Just seen a clip of QOTSA. Josh coming across like Robert California there

[Kenny's Jacket]

If he did another show next week and I was given a free ticket, I'd still give it a miss.

A hit harsh, you make him sound like Everton

[Son of Spion]

A hit harsh, you make him sound like Everton

If it was Everton, I'd actually burn the ticket. Or give it to someone I hated. 

[Armchair expert]

Just popped in to say Jo Whiley looks better than ever....57 for fucks sake. Amazing
My missus has just started using her couch to 5k app so I'm kinda hoping and a praying that when the 9 weeks is up she will not only be able to do a 5k but will also look like Whiley...Then again if she does then that's me down the road 

[duvva 💅]

It's funny isn't it. If someone had given me a free ticket to go to an Elton John show I'd have given it a miss. If he did another show next week and I was given a free ticket, I'd still give it a miss.

But last night he was brilliant and I enjoyed his show. I'm not a fan, but if last night was anything to go by, he certainly gives his fans value for money.

Pretty much sums up my feelings. Last night was just a magical moment, where everything aligned - exactly what a festival headlining slot should be about.

If I’d actually been at Glastonbury I’m fairly sure I’d have gone to see QOTSA

[Riquende]

How long do all these sets stay on the iPlayer for? A good few weeks, or are they tight with it?

I don't remember exactly how, but there are ways to rip an iPlayer stream into a downloadable file to keep hold of. I did it for the Cure's Glastonbury set a few years ago. It's only 720p, but given the file size (and that it's more about the muic anyway) that's fine (it's a 4.5GB video file for their 2 hour set)

[liversaint]

Went to  Elton’s Anfield concert last year which was brilliant.

Had to make do with listening to it last night overlooking Palma Cathedral with Mrs LS whilst sipping a mojito. Fantastic evening, absolutely outstanding performance.

[Elzar]

Loyle Carner really was brilliant

[Flaccido Dongingo]

I don't remember exactly how, but there are ways to rip an iPlayer stream into a downloadable file to keep hold of. I did it for the Cure's Glastonbury set a few years ago. It's only 720p, but given the file size (and that it's more about the muic anyway) that's fine (it's a 4.5GB video file for their 2 hour set)

It's much easier to simply download whichever set you want from a Torrent site.

[TepidT2O]

Didn't know they were still touring.

They are actually….


Just spent the most blissful hour watching the war on drugs set….

A masterpiece …..

Just takes me away to my happy place ….  Absolute perfection….

[Flaccido Dongingo]

They are actually….


Just spent the most blissful hour watching the war on drugs set….

A masterpiece …..

Just takes me away to my happy place ….  Absolute perfection….

They're playing in Dublin in a few days......you'd need to be a millionaire to have went to all the good Dublin gigs in June alone, Blur, Pulp, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Wu Tang Clan, War on Drugs and the list goes on and on.

[damomad]

Stormzy was coming off one of the biggest selling debut albums by a UK artist in years, Lizzo has had one album make the top 10 here. Yes she's bigger in America (while being a mid-level artist on an international level), but someone like Bad Bunny is far more popular there and he's not a Glastonbury headliner either.

Talking in retrospect now maybe but Lizzo could have headlined. Crowd was huge for her and she killed it. The total package.

[jackh]

Talking in retrospect now maybe but Lizzo could have headlined. Crowd was huge for her and she killed it. The total package.

Would be very surprised if she doesn't take a headline slot in the next two or three years.

Loved the moment with the little girl in the crowd screaming "I'm special!" when Lizzo was doing her bit between songs.

[BarryCrocker]

2 Female headliners for 2024.

My money is on Taylor Swift & the Eurythmics.

[jackh]

https://www.oddschecker.com/insight/specials/20230621-glastonbury-2024-line-up-rumour-list-and-odds

[Sheer Magnetism]

Eurythmics? Can't see it. Dua Lipa seems the likelier choice to me, though not sure you'd have both her and Swift as headliners on the same bill. If I had to put money on a female legend act off the top of my head, it would be Madonna (if sober) or Stevie Nicks, though whether you'd want Fleetwood Mac without anyone else's songs is another question.

[AndyMuller]

I will flip if Taylor Swift is the headliner the year I'm planning on going.

Fuck sake.