Fan report by Peter Bucek.

It was my 5th Elton John concert and I personaly still can not to believe, that this megastar whom I am looking for in other countries came to play yesterday to my hometown and even for free (big thanx to organizer T-Mobile).

"Pinball Wizard" was first song in list made for Bratislava. After this song Elton said "Hello Bratislava" in Slovak language. He was whole time in great mood and I personaly was very surprised from Slovak audience which was almost whole concert claping and waving with hands.

Together with Elton and his band sung in some songs gospel band from Atlanta.

From Peachtree Road "God´s guys" played three songs - "Turn The Lights Out...", "All That I´m Allowed" and "They Call Her The Cat". Especially "The Cat" sounded as an amazing rock&roll song full of energy much better than on CD (and there is perfect).

Slovakia also heard brand new song "Electricity" - very nice ballad which has big chance to be very popular. All guys from band looked that they´re realy enjoying this concert, especialy Nigel.

As first encore Elton played "Crocodile Rock"! First refrain "La-la-la-la-la" I sung almost alone. After this first refrain Elton looked just on me how I am screaming refrain with my disreputable voice (I was in first row) and than on other people in crowd with aback look from silent. But next refrains sung many thousands of people together with me.

Beside first calm refrain in "Crocodile" it was amazing to be on this concert with so many happy people. Before last encore ("Your Song" in jogging suit) Elton thanked to Slovak audience and said how is happy to be here in Bratislava for the first time. Also said very important words, that this was the best concert on this tour and that he will have to come back to Bratislava very soon again.

I could honestly say I am sure, that Bratislava will never forget this memorable evening full of energy, rock&roll and great mood together in one „box“.

Following is the complete setlist of the Bratislava show on June 1, 2005:

• Pinball Wizard
  
• Bennie and the Jets
  
• Daniel
  
• Turn the Lights Out When You Leave
  
• Take Me To The Pilot
  
• Rocket Man
  
• I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  
• Sacrifice
  
• Electricity
  
• Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  
• Funeral For a Friend
  
• Love Lies Bleeding
  
• Are You Ready For Love
  
• Philadelphia Freedom
  
• All That I'm Allowed
  
• They Call Her The Cat
  
• Sad Songs (Say So Much)
  
• Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  
• I'm Still Standing
  
• The Bitch is Back
  
• Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
  
• Crocodile Rock
  
• Your Song

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