Fan report and photos by HK.

I was amazed to see that after all these years since the Troubadour days in 1970, there was a crowd from all ages. Only Elton can pull that one. His music and performance stands the test of time; no doubt he is one of a kind.

Well, as far as the show is concerned, it went okay. Elton came straight from the airport; he is now in Atlanta just for this short U.S Tour.

The sound check was done by Davey and the band. The show started at 8.00 pm, while people were still trying to get in. By the second or third song the house was full.

Elton is now back to basics with a smaller band and they sound great. Nigel, Davey, Guy, Bob and - last but not least - John Mahon sounded fantastic.

This time they did the intro of "Funeral For A Friend" live by Guy Babylon, and it wasn't taped like always which was nice.

I must say that it seems that the show was a last minute thing. Even Clive Franks wasn't there to do the PA sound, and Elton doesn't move with out him, as you know.

Bob Halley wasn't there as well, which was very strange. There was no tour program either. Also, the stage set felt not at the standard of Elton, but what do I know ...

Following is the complete set list of the Miami show on September 27, 2003:

• Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
  
• Bennie And The Jets
  
• Daniel
  
• Someone Saved My Life Tonight
  
• The Wasteland
  
• Tiny Dancer
  
• Levon
  
• Philadelphia Freedom
  
• Rocket Man
  
• I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  
• I Want Love
  
• Take Me To The Pilot
  
• Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  
• Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
  
• Crocodile Rock
  
• Pinball Wizard
  
• Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  
• Your Song
  

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