"Your Song" from Elton John to Hillary

[rodeodance]

"Your Song" from Elton John to Hillary

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080410/ap_en_mu/clinton_concert;_ylt=AtJ7bFzSUQ3r_VOETxjB2yWs0NUE


"I've always been a Hillary supporter," John, 61, said before launching into his 1970 breakthrough hits, "Your Song" and "Border Song." "There is no one more qualified to lead America."

.... I love you Hillary, I'll be there for you."



and Added from Bigtree:-)


affection for Hillary








Sir Elton and Democratic Friends

By JULIE BOSMAN
Published: April 10, 2008

Sir Elton John was the main attraction on Wednesday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York, but the spotlight was really on Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who was lavished with donations to her presidential campaign.

The event brought in more than $2.5 million, according to the campaign, from the sale of more than 5,000 tickets.

The concert was announced in March with a mass e-mail message to Mrs. Clinton’s supporters, signed by Elton John. “There is nothing I like better than throwing a party for a good friend,” the message said in part.

Besides Mr. John’s lavish costumes, dazzling piano works and sing-along songs, the event promised to feature a photographable Clinton moment: Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton all together, presumably front and center on the cavernous Radio City stage.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/10/us/politics/10pelton.html?_r=3&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

[rodeodance]

1. Hillary looks happy. I am glad she had a night of fun time.

[AllentownJake]

3. I'm an Obama supporter

I hope she had fun for a night. This isn't personal...its business.

[rodeodance]

6. She and Bill are long time friends with Elton. It was personal for Hillary and her family.

[AllentownJake]

21. I don't hate her

I just don't want her to be the nominee. I hope they had a wonderful family moment and that all her supporters had a good time at the concert. It seems to be a constructive event as opposed to what is being planned tommorow at the Today show.

[rodeodance]

44. I will just say thank you for you nice comments about the family.

[bigtree]

2. I haven't found too much commentary that treats these folks with the respect they deserve

. . . all that disrespect for the sake of the advancement of one man. Incredible. These two you posted are okay, though. Short and to the point.

I imagine there was someone out these who had a great time at the concert. I think there aren't many folks who don't have at least one favorite Elton John song in their head.

[Sadie5]

11. About time

That the focus shifted to the candidate that can clean up this country. BO is sorely lacking.

[rodeodance]

32. yup--Hillary has the skill and strength and determination to clean up the mess.

[Maribelle]

4. Elton's soul is larger than life ....

and clearly larger than the souls all of Obama's supporters put together.

[cali]

8. typically vile and stupid remark from you.

that said, I think it's great that Elton John did this for Hillary.
And if you want to see small and bitter and ugly, look inward.

[Sadie5]

14. Such a shame

The BO supporters post such anger if you read between the lines. Why even bother to spread your venom in a post which is a tribute to the Clinton's.You need to also look inward to see just how bitter and ugly your post sounds.

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[SoFlaJet]

18. most defintely vile Cali

(deleting all my Elton John songs from computer now);-P

[CoffeeCat]

55. Crikey!

That's kind of jarring---don't you think?

You know the souls of millions of Democrats do you?

Wow. Sad.

[bigtree]

5. affection for Hillary

[rodeodance]

10. bigtree. Thank you so so much for the photos. Lovely to see them in these moments.

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[JohnnyLib2]

41. Thanks, these are great.

"Overcoming adversity" could be applied all around, eh?

[jasmine621]

7. I agree. They do not deserve the kind of treatment they have

received from the people they have faithfully served. No one is perfect but everyone seems to think that the Clintons should be.

[JohnnyLib2]

40. Good point. I think the falsely applied theme of "inevitability"

early on has swayed many Democrats who earlier appreciated both Clintons.

[Evergreen Emerald]

9. very cool

That was awesome.

[SeaLyons]

12. Wonderful picture....

Hillary having the fun and respect she so deserves.

Thanks for posting Rodeo.

:kick:

[rodeodance]

24. YOUbet--but bigtree gave us two more--ck the OP please I added them

[alphafemale]

13. Hugs all around. on edit Misogeny and homophobia only bother me when convenient.

[pecwae]

16. Thank you.

What a beautiful smile on Hillary!

[rodeodance]

38. she has a good smile.

[Adelante]

17. Thanks, rodeodance

It looks like it was a very nice event :)

[greguganus]

19. WRONG!! He was singing "War Song" not "Your Song" n/t

[rodeodance]

22. STOP CRAPING ON A GOOD POST YOU IMMATURE OBAMA FAN

[greguganus]

23. but.. but.. he said "to hell with America!"

:cry:

[rodeodance]

27. You made a FOOL of yourself once AGAIN:--he did NOT say that. Here is what he said:

"I never cease to be amazed at the misogynist attitude of some of the people in this country," he said. "I say to hell with them."

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0408/Elton_John_To_hell_with_them.html

[greguganus]

29. Close enough to spin it though. n/t

[rodeodance]

31. There are mature Obama fans on this thread that put you to shame!!

[Maddy McCall]

50. If your DU name was "regurgitating anus"...

you'd be bitter, too.

And he CHOSE that name. :rofl:

[JohnnyLib2]

42. "close enough to spin it" --accepted as an admission.

Tut, tut.

[SoFlaJet]

59. stop CRAPING?

does that mean stop making crepes?

[PBS Poll-435]

48. Thanks for stopping by anus!

<nt>

[SeaLyons]

20. K&R

[UALRBSofL]

25. Thank You rodeodance for posting this

Growing up I loved his music. Also, his song, candle in the wind was the theme song during the AIDS crisis and he dedicated it to Ryan White before Ryan died. Elton John should be praised for his work with AIDS. I don't know Elton John personally but every thing I have read, heard and seen in his concerts were very positive. I remember when he was becoming very popular and he had a concert in NY and one of the guests who went on stage with him was Billie Jean King many years ago. BJK was one of the best tennis players in the world. She finally came out as a lesbian. She fought tooth and nail for women's rights and was a cornerstone leader in getting (what was the bill, title 9?, can someone help me here, for equal rights among ladies in sports; etc). Anyway, I love Elton John because of his fight for the cure of AIDS, especially in Africa where it is wide spread. So, just because he held a concert for Hillary does not make him a bad person. People need to look at the good things he has done. :)

[rodeodance]

30. Thanks-yes, Elton has devoted concerts all over for AIS/HIV reseach.........

care, and drugs.
He needs to be recogized for this work

whow-you know him. i am envious. thanks for the nice post

[SoFlaJet]

60. unless of course

he came out in support of Obama rodeo-then you'd be burning your records, tapes and CDs and calling him a vile person and probably calling him some other homophobic names to boot....

[Marrah_G]

26. Great post (rodeo) -Thanks for the pictures (bigtree)!

You made me smile :)

[rodeodance]

33. as Bigtree said once--photos ground us.

[mtnsnake]

34. Beautiful post, rodeodance

I think Elton John's song, Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting, should be Hillary's campaign theme song for the General Election when she prepares to kick McCain's ass.

[rodeodance]

35. go to her website and tell her that--yes it would be grand

[Lucinda]

36. GREAT photos.

Especially the top one. Thanks!

[rodeodance]

37. the happy one.

[yellerpup]

39. Glad to see them all looking so happy.

She deserves it.

[rodeodance]

43. yes, she does. thanks for saying so

[PBS Poll-435]

45. Thanks Rodeo!

Great Post!

[SoxFan]

46. Gack

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

Elton John or REM, Pearl Jam, The Arcade Fire, et al? Advantage: Barry O.

[PBS Poll-435]

47. I didn't think that you could be articulate!!

And I was right!

Plus - OBAMA SUPPORTERS---> HE SAID BARRY. HE SAID BARRY. HE SAID BARRY.

Finally - Hillary also has support from Janet Jackson & Madonna.

So....

[SoxFan]

56. You aren't helping your cause

Hillary also has support from Janet Jackson & Madonna.

If you can just get Kylie Minogue on board, you could have an unholy trinity of Dance Suck.

[PBS Poll-435]

57. Maybe....

Or maybe you just have problems with women?


BTW - OBAMA FANACTICS ----> GO TWO POSTS UP-SUBTHREAD!!! HE SAID BARRY! HE SAID BARRY! HE DID, REALLY!

[SoxFan]

62. "Problems with women"

No, problems with crap.

Plenty of talented women artists from that time frame out there...

[PBS Poll-435]

63. Neat. nt

[rodeodance]

53. go throw up someplace else--

[Maddy McCall]

49. That is a great photo of Bill and Hillary.

If that were of me and my spouse, I'd frame it...really a great photo.

Oh, and K/R

[mmonk]

51. I'm glad they had fun.

I was going to say a different song title, but I won't.

[rodeodance]

64. :-)

[Hugabear]

52. You know, I really can't fault this

I'm not going to fault Hillary for having a fundraiser and bringing in a big-name performer like Elton. I might disagree with his 'misogynist' comments, if he was inferring that not supporting Hillary is somehow misogynistic. Other than that, I really don't see anything wrong with it.

[rodeodance]

54. thank you. But he did not infer that. Elton has been around enough to

know what goes on.

[indimuse]

58. Thanks rodeodance!! Love ya!

BIG K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"How wonderful life is ~~~ while you're in the world ~~~" Elton John..from "Your Song."

[rodeodance]

61. How wonderful life is ~~~ while you're in the world ~ for Hillary

[goodgd_yall]

66. I want to add my thanks too

I was an Elton John fan from the very beginning. It's good to see him come out in support of Hillary. (And his misogyny statement was right on!)

[goodgd_yall]

65. Take that, Donnie McClurkin

And Mr. B. H. Obama.

[grantcart]

67. Glad they had what looked like a fun night

there maybe some disappointing ones on the horizon

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

68. Good on you, Elton John.

Seems you've made quite a career out of singing dirges for former royalty.

[jillan]

69. excellent post! A BIG K & R !!!!

[rodeodance]

71. yes, she deserved a good night out. --as did Bill and Chelsea

[saracat]

70. Elton John is a hero! God Bless him.