A report was published today (April 30) about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his upcoming movie Red One.
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Joni Mitchell honored Elton John and Bernie Taupin with a jazzy rendition of their 1983 hit “I’m Still Standing” at the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize ceremony on Monday. Mitchell, 80, was introduced at last month’s ceremony — which later aired on PBS — by Brandi Carlile.“She was given the green light by Elton and Bernie to change some of the lyrics to fit her, which is honestly the most Joni Mitchell thing I think I’ve ever heard of,” Carlile, 42, joked, prompting the audience to laugh.
After the introduction, the Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee took the stage wearing a crimson velvet dress and matching beret.The singer also rocked a pair of dark sunglasses and a pink embroidered jacket.During the performance, which took place at Washington, DC’s DAR Constitution Hall, both John, 77, and his longtime collaborator Taupin, 73, were seen smiling and waving their hands in the air. The “Tiny Dancer” singer achieved EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) status this year after winning an Emmy Award for Best Variety Special for his Disney+ show “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.“Several social media users also went wild over the performance.
“I never realized I needed a Joni Mitchell cover of I’m Still Standing until now. How wonderful in so many ways,” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“It was so great to see you STANDING and doing a fabulous job on this song. You’re the greatest @JoniMitchell,” a second person stated.“Joni Mitchell’s performance is unbelievable,” a third fan said.
This was not the first time that the “Big Yellow Taxi” songstress has performed live this year. Mitchell made her first-ever Grammys appearance at the 2024 ceremony, where she performed a moving rendition
.A report was published today (April 30) about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his upcoming movie Red One.
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Sky Ferreira has covered Lady A‘s ‘Need You Now’ at a surprise Coachella appearance on Saturday – watch below.The singer, who has just finished her UK/EU tour, popped up at the Californian festival to play an unnanounced opening song for Kevin Abstract that afternoon, to the delight of fans.Ferreira’s cover is a starry, synth-drenched version that is characteristic of her 80s synthpop-inflected instrumentals. Her cover was later revealed to be produced by Quadeca, who joined Abstract later on stage along with Dominic Fike.‘Need You Now’ was originally released in 2009, where it went on to win four Grammys in 2011, including Song of the Year and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.Watch Ferreira’s cover below:NME spoke with Ferreira last year, where she revealed that her highly anticipated second album ‘Masochism’ was nearly done.
Joni Mitchell has covered Elton John‘s hit song ‘I’m Still Standing’ during the Gershwin Prize Tribute concert. Check it out now.Sir Elton and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin were the recipients of the Library of Congress 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with the celebration concert taking place last month at DAR Revolution Hall in Washington D.C.
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Elton John and his longtime writing partner Bernie Taupin are being honored in a new PBS special and there’s an incredible performers lineup!
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Even on a day when much of America was hoping to see the sun go out, there’s still an ongoing need to hear someone sing “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” That, among many other things, is what’s offered in tonight’s PBS broadcast of a tribute special for Elton John and Bernie Taupin, two of the worthiest talents ever to be awarded the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize. If you’re a fan — and who isn’t?, as they say — the two-hour show will provide a total eclipse of all your other most pressing entertainment needs.
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