Fan report by Marian Joy Friedman-Kaplan.

I flew in from the States early Saturday morning for tonight's concert began just a few minutes early and kicked off with "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding". This was Elton's first show for the new year and what a way to begin 2008.

He acknowledged more then once how inspirational South Africa is from safari in Krueger National Park to Capetown itself. Set in the newlands cricket ground in Capetown, South Africa, it was one of the if not the most beautiful settings I ever attended for a concert or any show for that matter.

In general, Capetown is one of the most beautiful places I ever visited. The weather did not disappoint the concert was a complete delight. The people as well as the attendants were above average friendly. Even the police were outstanding!

I was dropped off at the concert by my tour guide to find out I could not bring my camera in that had two full days worth of photos. Not even if I gave them the battery. I had no where to put the camera. Luckily, the metro police safe guarded my camera for the duration of the show. Sure enough, when I met them after the show, they were waiting there with the camera in hand. I even left my passport in the backseat of the taxi. Sure enough, the cab driver rushed to my hotel to find me and return my passport. Capetown is a really wonderul place to visit.

Back to the show, Elton wore a black suit wtih a sequinced skull on the back and red/pinkish flowers down the sleeves, on the back etc. He looked dapper as usual and slimmed down quite a bit as well. I think his shades were pink/rose colored. He was in a good mood and so was the band. Nigel was in a playful mood and had fun with the camera man. Everyone seemed happy.

I think my favorite songs this time around were "Sad Songs" and "Circle of Life". Not usually my favorites but this time they were. Capetown is the farthest I ever traveled to see a performer and it was worth every second. Elton John is a miracle to be experienced. Seeing him with his audiences is priceless. I can't think of a person out there who has such universal appearl. I would highly recommend trying an EJ show outside your back
yard. You wont regret the experience.

Following is the complete set list of the Capetown show on January 13, 2008:

• Funeral For A Friend
  
• Love Lies Bleeding
  
• The Bitch Is Back
  
• Madman Across The Water
  
• Tiny Dancer
  
• Levon
  
• Believe
  
• Take Me To The Pilot
  
• Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
  
• Daniel
  
• Rocket Man
  
• Honky Cat
  
• Sacrifice
  
• Someone Saved My Life Tonight
  
• I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  
• Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  
• Candle In The Wind
  
• Circle Of Life
  
• Benny And The Jets
  
• Philadelphia Freedom
  
• Sad Songs (Say So Much)
  
• I'm Still Standing
  
• Crockodile Rock
  
• Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
  
  
• Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  
• Your Song

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