Cornflakes & Classics A musical history of Elton John
1990

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V4.2, May 2005

Copyright 1989, 2009 Paul Maclauchlan
Permission granted to copy this information if credit is given

Explanation of symbols: + Live  * Non-LP B-side    # guest appearance
		 $ If you have this I would love to hear it!   CB Concert broadcast

1990

Jan 1990

A few special dates in the US.

Early 1990

UK 45
Rocket EJS 21 (did not chart)

1. CLUB AT THE END OF THE STREET (4:34)
2. GIVE PEACE A CHANCE (3:50)

Withdrawn single

Jan 1990

The World Tour continues to Australia and New Zealand. Elton John's playing had slowed down and he regularly forgot lyrics while singing. The Australia dates featured Dragon in support of Elton John. Thanks to Scott McKenzie for the information on the tour dates.

Jan 27 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Perth

Jan 28 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Perth

Jan 29 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Perth

Feb 1 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - National Tennis Centre, Melbourne

Feb 2 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - National Tennis Centre, Melbourne

Feb 3 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - National Tennis Centre, Melbourne

Feb 5 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Derwent Centre, Hobart

Feb 6 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Derwent Centre, Hobart

Feb 7 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Derwent Centre, Hobart

Feb 10 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Memorial Drive, Adelaide

Feb 11 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Memorial Drive, Adelaide

Feb 14 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Feb 15 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Feb 17 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Feb 18 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Feb 20 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Feb 21 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Feb 23 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Feb 24 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Feb 25 1990

AUSTRALIA CONCERT - Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Feb 28 1990

NEW ZEALAND CONCERT - Christchurch

Mar 1 1990

NEW ZEALAND CONCERT - Aukland

Apr 7 1990

US CONCERT - Farm Aid IV - Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis IN

1. +Daniel
2. +I'm Still Standing
3. +Candle In The Wind
   • Performance dedicated to Ryan White.

After Elton Johnperforms about 90 seconds of I'm Still Standing, he becomes too emotional to continue singing. He stops, says "This one's for Ryan", and perfroms a steller version of Candle In The Wind. Ryan White had died earlier that day and the White family encouraged Elton to perform at the benefit concert.

Apr 1990

US FUNERAL - Ryan White, Indiana

1. +Skyline Pigeon

May 8 1990

US CONCERT - Beverly Hills CA

Lupus Foundation benefit with Little Richard.

May 17 1990

US TV TAPING - MTV "UNPLUGGED" - Chelsea Studios, New York City NY
"Flowers For The One"

1. +Sad Songs (Say So Much)
2. +Sacrifice
3. +Tiny Dancer
4. +Daniel
5. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
6. +Bennie And The Jets
7. +Candle In The Wind

Solo Elton John piano concert recorded for MTV's "Unplugged" show. This was shown on August 5 1990 on a special one hour "Unplugged".

An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book:
"Somewhere near the end of Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me, it became obvious that Elton John was enjoying himself. There can be no other explanation for the fact that the song's ending actually times out longer than the tune itself. Elton's voice vacillated from falsetto to baritone and then drifted into gospel tones. It was a startling, awe-inspiring moment that demonstrated that careers like his don't happen by accident. Elton then asked if he could stay and do some more songs, giving us our first hour long show."

May 18 1990

US CONCERT - Mark G. Etess Arena, Trump Taj Mahal - Atlantic City, NJ

1. +Bennie And The Jets
2. +Tiny Dancer
3. +The Bitch Is Back (including Brown Sugar)
4. +I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
5. +Made For Me
6. +Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters, Part I
7. +Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters, Part II
8. +Funeral For A Friend / Loves Lies Bleeding
9. +Your Song
10. +Daniel
11. +Candle In The Wind
12. +Sacrifice (Elton solo)
13. +Club St The End Of The Street
14. +Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
15. +Philadelphia Freedom
16. +Healing Hands
17. +Sad Songs (Say So Much)
18. +Levon
19. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
20. +I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
21. +I'm Still Standing
22. +Rocket Man (I Think Its Going To Be A Long Long Time)
23. +Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)

Elton John performs three shows at the opening of this casino complex. Each show was about 2 hours long.

Shawn McCarver shares his memories of the shows.

May 19 1990

US CONCERT - Mark G. Etess Arena, Trump Taj Mahal - , Atlantic City, NJ

May 20 1990

US CONCERT - Mark G. Etess Arena, Trump Taj Mahal - , Atlantic City, NJ

May 1990

US TV - ARSENIO HALL SHOW $

1. +Sad Songs (Say So Much)
2. +Sacrifice

May 1990

UK VIDEO - LENNON TRIBUTE - Various Artists

• +Imagine - Elton John

Jun 1990

UK 45
Rocket EJS 22 (UK: #1; 15 weeks)

1. SACRIFICE (5:07)
2. HEALING HANDS (4:22)

Jun 30 1990

ENGLAND CONCERT - The Silver Clef Award Winners Concert - Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire

• +Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Elton John
• +Sacrifice - Elton John
• +Saturday Night's All Right For Fighting - Elton John

Various artists charity super concert. Other performers included Paul McCartney, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Pink Floyd, Tears For Fears, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Status Quo, Dire Straits and Phil Collins. Two Elton John songs released on CD in August 1990.

Was this the entire set for Elton?

Jul 29 1990

Elton John checks himself into a Chicago hospital for multiple addiction treatment.

Jul 1990

US CD - NOBODY'S CHILD - ROMANIAN ANGEL APPEAL - Various Artists

• *Medicine Man - Elton John

Aug 5 1990

US TV - MTV "UNPLUGGED"

1. +Sad Songs (Say So Much)
2. +Sacrifice
3. +Tiny Dancer
4. +Daniel
5. +Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
6. +Bennie And The Jets
7. +Candle In The Wind

Solo Elton Johnpiano concert recorded May 17 1990 at Chelsea Studios, New York NY, before an audience for MTV broadcast. This was a special one hour broadcast of "Unplugged".

An excerpt from the MTV Unplugged book:
"Somewhere near the end of Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me, it became obvious that Elton John was enjoying himself. There can be no other explanation for the fact that the song's ending actually times out longer than the tune itself. Elton's voice vacillated from falsetto to baritone and then drifted into gospel tones. It was a startling, awe-inspiring moment that demonstrated that careers like his don't happen by accident. Elton then asked if he could stay and do some more songs, giving us our first hour long show."

Aug 1990

EUROPE 45

1. CLUB AT THE END OF THE STREET
2. *Give Peace A Chance

Aug 1990

UK 45
Rocket EJS 23 (UK: #47; 3 weeks)

1. CLUB AT THE END OF THE STREET (4:34)
2. WHISPERS (5:29)

Aug 1990

US 45
MCA 79026 (US: #28; 16 weeks)

1. CLUB AT THE END OF THE STREET
2. SACRIFICE

Aug 1990

US CASSETTE SINGLE

1. CLUB AT THE END OF THE STREET

Aug 1990

US CD - KNEBWORTH - Various Artists

• +Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Elton John
• +Saturday Night's All Right For Fighting - Elton John

Performance from the June 30 1990 concert at Knebworth, England

? What else did Elton perform ?

Aug 1990

UK CD - "DAYS OF THUNDER" ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

• You Gotta Love Someone - Elton John

Aug 1990

US CD - BLAZE OF GLORY - Jon Bon Jovi

• #Billy Get Your Gun
  • Elton John: piano
• #Dyin' Ain't Much Of A Livin'
  • Elton John: piano & backing vocal

Fall 1990

US CD SINGLE

1. SACRIFICE
2. HEALING HANDS
3. DURBAN DEEP

Royalties from this release were to be split between four charities: Terrence Higgins Trust, London Lighthouse, Jeffries Research Wing Trust and Body Positive.

Fall 1990

US CD SINGLE

1. CLUB AT THE END OF THE STREET
2. WHISPERS
3. I DON'T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT

Royalties from this release were to be split between four charities: Terrence Higgins Trust, London Lighthouse, Jeffries Research Wing Trust and Body Positive.

Fall 1990

US CD - UNDER THE RED SKY - Bob Dylan

• #2 x 2
  • Elton John: piano

Oct 1990

UK 45
Rocket EJS 24 (UK: #33; 4 weeks)

1. YOU GOTTA LOVE SOMEONE (4:23)
2. *MEDICINE MAN (4:35)

Oct 1990

UK 45
Rocket EJSG 24 (UK: #33; 4 weeks)

1. YOU GOTTA LOVE SOMEONE (4:23)
2. SACRIFICE (5:07)

Oct 1990

US CASSETTE SINGLE
(US: #43)

1. YOU GOTTA LOVE SOMEONE

Nov 8 1990

US CD BOX SET - TO BE CONTINUED...
MCA 10110

DISC #1 - 1965 to 1972

1. COME BACK BABY - Bluesology
2. LADY SAMANTHA
3. IT'S ME THAT YOU NEED
4. Your Song
   • Demo
5. ROCK AND ROLL MADONNA
6. BAD SIDE OF THE MOON
7. YOUR SONG
8. TAKE ME TO THE PILOT
9. BORDER SONG
10. SIXTY YEARS ON
11. COUNTRY COMFORT
12. GRAY SEAL
13. FRIENDS
14. LEVON
15. TINY DANCER
16. MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER
17. HONKY CAT
18. MONA LISAS AND MAD HATTERS

DISC #2 - 1972 to 1974

1. ROCKET MAN
2. DANIEL
3. CROCODILE ROCK
4. BENNIE AND THE JETS
5. GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
6. ALL THE GIRLS LOVE ALICE
7. FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND / LOVE LIES BLEEDING
8. WHENEVER YOU'RE READY (WE'LL GO STEADY)
9. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING
10. JACK RABBIT
11. HARMONY
12. YOUNG MAN'S BLUES
13. STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
14. THE BITCH IS BACK
15. PINBALL WIZARD
16. SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT

DISC #3 - 1974 to 1982

1. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM
2. ONE DAY AT A TIME
3. LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
4. +I SAW HER STANDING THERE
5. ISLAND GIRL
6. SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
7. DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART
8. +I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford)
9. EGO
10. SONG FOR GUY
11. MAMA CAN'T BUY YOU LOVE
12. CARTIER
13. LITTLE JEANNIE
14. DONNER POUR DONNER
15. FANFARE
16. CHLOE
17. THE RETREAT
18. BLUE EYES

DISC #4 - 1982 to 1990

1. EMPTY GARDEN (HEY HEY JOHNNY)
2. I GUESS THAT'S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES
3. I'M STILL STANDING
4. SAD SONGS (SAY SO MUCH)
5. ACT OF WAR
6. NIKITA
7. +CANDLE IN THE WIND
8. +Carla Etude
9. +DON'T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME
10. I DON'T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT (Shep Pettibone 12" Mix)
11. Give Peace A Chance
12. SACRIFICE
13. Made For Me
14. YOU GOTTA LOVE SOMEONE
15. I Swear I Heard The Night Talkin'
16. Easier To Walk Away

Re-released in October 2000.

Buy

To Be Continued...
4 CD box set

Nov 1990

CAN CD + CASSETTE PROMO BOX FOR TO BE CONTINUED...

1. YOU GOTTA LOVE SOMEONE
2. COUNTRY COMPFORT
3. HONKY CAT
4. DANIEL
5. BENNIE AND THE JETS
6. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING
7. STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
8. PINBALL WIZARD
9. ISLAND GIRL
10. +I SAW HER STANDING THERE
11. EMPTY GARDEN (HEY HEY JOHNNY)
12. DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART
13. I'M STILL STANDING
14. +CANDLE IN THE WIND
15. I DON'T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT (Shep Pettibone 12" Mix)
16. YOUR SONG

Identical CD and cassette programs included in a custom 3-colour plastic box from MCA Records Canada. Includes promotional announcements between some songs.

Nov 1990

JAPAN CD BOX SET - To Be Continued...
Rocket Records PHCR 3133-36

Japanese version of the box set.

Nov 11 1990

ENGLAND CONCERT - Grosvenor House, London

Benefit concert with Ray Cooper. Elton John's first show since coming out of treatment.

Nov 1990

UK 45
Rocket EJS 25 (UK: #63; 2 weeks)

1. EASIER TO WALK AWAY (4:24)
2. I SWEAR I HEARD THE NIGHT TALKING (4:31)

Nov 1990

UK EP - Christmas EP
Rocket EJSX 25 (UK: #63; 2 weeks)

1. STEP INTO CHRISTMAS (4:30)
2. COLD AS CHRISTMAS (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR) (4:19)
3. EASIER TO WALK AWAY (4:29)
4. I SWEAR I HEARD THE NIGHT TALKING (4:31)

A 4-track 7" 33 1/3 EP single.

Nov 1990

UK CD SINGLE

1. EASIER TO WALK AWAY
2. I SWEAR I HEARD THE NIGHT TALKIN'
3. MADE FOR ME

Nov 1990

UK CD - THE VERY BEST OF ELTON JOHN
ROCKET 846 947-2

CD ONE

1. YOUR SONG
2. ROCKET MAN
3. HONKY CAT
4. CROCODILE ROCK
5. DANIEL
6. GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
7. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING
8. CANDLE IN THE WIND
9. DON'T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME
10. LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
11. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM
12. SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT
13. PINBALL WIZARD
14. THE BITCH IS BACK

CD TWO

1. DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART
2. BENNIE AND THE JETS
3. SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
4. SONG FOR GUY
5. PART-TIME LOVE
6. BLUE EYES
7. I GUESS THAT'S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES
8. I'M STILL STANDING
9. KISS THE BRIDE
10. SAD SONGS (Say So Much)
11. PASSENGERS
12. NIKITA
13. I DON'T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT
14. SACRIFICE
15. EASIER TO WALK AWAY
16. YOU GOTTA LOVE SOMEONE

Nov 1990

UK VIDEO - THE VERY BEST OF ELTON JOHN

1. ETUDE
2. YOUR SONG
3. DANIEL
4. GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
5. DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART
6. SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
7. ROCKET MAN
8. BLUE EYES
9. I GUESS THAT'S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES
10. I'M STILL STANDING
11. KISS THE BRIDE
12. SAD SONGS
13. PASSENGERS
14. NIKITA
15. WRAP HER UP
16. CANDLE IN THE WIND
17. SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING
18. I DON'T WANNA GO ON WITH YOU LIKE THAT
19. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM
20. SACRIFICE
21. YOU GOTTA LOVE SOMEONE
22. SONG FOR GUY

Video companion to the CD set. Most are promo videos released with the singles. #1 & 22 are played under the titles.