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In 2015, students at The American School in London researched the by-then mythical story of the time Elton John played in the gym, then wrote this article (incl pics) about the 1973 concert(s). ETA: Hmmm, looks as if you’ll need to open that link in new tab, then navigate to p. 22 where the article and pics begin.

The three orange pages pictured document a pre-concert interview with Elton by student journalist Robert Eringer. The fourth pictured item is a ticket stub for the one I attended. Elton, in full outrageous get-up, played with his band and they held nothing back! Some people say Kiki Dee sang back-up that night.

Elton played another concert the next school year, with Kiki Dee opening, but I had left London by then. The first concert was a fundraiser so there could be some color pages in the yearbook LOL It was right after his highly successful initial tour of the U.S. (including legendary appearances at the Troubadour in LA) and before the release of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. His career was primed for superstardom.

It all feels like a dream now, 50+ years later. I have occasionally wondered if he remembers playing there, but I haven’t asked because I’d rather maintain a happy fantasy that he does indeed remember rather than risk disappointment LOL No one who went to school there at the time has ever forgotten!